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Late 20th/21st Century British Composers
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Birtwistle: The MinotaurBirtwistle: The Minotaur
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HARRISON BIRTWISLE (b. 1934) 5 STARS -- SEE MY REVIEW) Fantastic new opera!
Birtwistle: Theseus Game, Earth DancesBirtwistle: Theseus Game, Earth Dances
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Harrison Birtwistle: Nenia; The Fields of Sorrow; Verse for EnsemblesHarrison Birtwistle: Nenia; The Fields of Sorrow; Verse for Ensembles
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Brian Ferneyhough: ShadowtimeBrian Ferneyhough: Shadowtime
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BRIAN FERNEYHOUGH (b. 1943) 4 STARS -- SEE MY REVIEW
Brian Ferneyhough: Flurries; String Trio; In nomine a 3; Streichtrio; IncipitsBrian Ferneyhough: Flurries; String Trio; In nomine a 3; Streichtrio; Incipits
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Brian Ferneyhough: Fourth String Quartet; Kurze Schatten II; Trittico per g.s.; TerrainBrian Ferneyhough: Fourth String Quartet; Kurze Schatten II; Trittico per g.s.; Terrain
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Jonathan Harvey: Body Mandala; Timepieces; Tranquil Abiding; White as Jasmine; Towards a Pure LandJonathan Harvey: Body Mandala; Timepieces; Tranquil Abiding; White as Jasmine; Towards a Pure Land
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JONATHAN HARVEY (b. 1939) 5 STARS -- SEE MY REVIEW
Jonathan Harvey: Song Offerings; Madonna of Winter and SpringJonathan Harvey: Song Offerings; Madonna of Winter and Spring
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Jonathan Harvey: Complete String Quartets & Trio [Hybrid SACD]Jonathan Harvey: Complete String Quartets & Trio [Hybrid SACD]
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Robert Simpson: The Complete Symphonies [Box Set]Robert Simpson: The Complete Symphonies [Box Set]
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ROBERT SIMPSON (1921 -- 1997) 5 STARS -- SEE MY REVIEW
Robert Simpson: Symphony No. 9Robert Simpson: Symphony No. 9
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This is Simpson's best symphony for anyone who wants a sample before they spring for the Complete Symphonies.
Robert Simpson: String Quartet No. 9Robert Simpson: String Quartet No. 9
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This is perhaps Simpson's most amazing string quartet.
Thomas Adès: The TempestThomas Adès: The Tempest
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THOMAS ADES (b. 1971) This acclaimed opera had its ROC premiere in 2004 -- this EMI recording is from its 2007 ROC revival.
Julian Anderson: Book of HoursJulian Anderson: Book of Hours
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JULIAN ANDERSON (b. 1967)
Rebecca Saunders: Choler; Crimson; MiniataRebecca Saunders: Choler; Crimson; Miniata
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REBECCA SAUNDERS (b. 1967) Saunders has been based in Berlin for several years, so she could go on the German composers list too.
Turnage: Fractured LinesTurnage: Fractured Lines by Mark-Anthony Turnage
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MARK-ANTHONY TURNAGE (b. 1960)
George Benjamin: PalimpsestsGeorge Benjamin: Palimpsests
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GEORGE BENJAMIN (b. 1960) 3 STARS -- SEE MY REVIEW
Macmillan: Symphony No. 3 'Silence'; The Confession of Isobel GowdieMacmillan: Symphony No. 3 'Silence'; The Confession of Isobel Gowdie
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JAMES MACMILLAN (b. 1959)
Judith Weir: Blond EckbertJudith Weir: Blond Eckbert
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JUDITH WEIR (b. 1954)
Chris Dench: Beyond Status GeometryChris Dench: Beyond Status Geometry
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CHRIS DENCH (b. 1953) Dench has lived in Australia for some time now.
James Dillon: The Soadie WasteJames Dillon: The Soadie Waste
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JAMES DILLON (b. 1950)
The Best of Andrew Lloyd WebberThe Best of Andrew Lloyd Webber by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER (b. 1948) I'm not sure Webber belongs on this list of classical composers -- musicals are not the same as operas. But perhaps the link will bring more browsers to the less well-known composers here.
Michael Finnissy: Etched Bright with SunlightMichael Finnissy: Etched Bright with Sunlight
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MICHAEL FINNISSY (b. 1946)
John Rutter CollectionJohn Rutter Collection by Rutter
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JOHN RUTTER (b. 1945) A composer of traditional choral sacred music, I had never heard of Rutter before today (3/8/09) when he was referred to as "famous." A relative term, apparently.
Christopher Gunning: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4; Oboe ConcertoChristopher Gunning: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4; Oboe Concerto by Gunning
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CHRISTOPHER GUNNING (b. 1944) Two symphonies and the Oboe Concerto from the composer best-known for his award-winning TV and film scores.
Tavener: The Protecting Veil, The Last Sleep of the Virgin, Choral MusicTavener: The Protecting Veil, The Last Sleep of the Virgin, Choral Music by Steven Isserlis
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JOHN TAVENER (b. 1944) The popular Tavener specializes in sacred Christian music.
The PianoThe Piano
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MICHAEL NYMAN (b. 1944) Popular film soundtrack by the British minimalist.
Bryars: The Sinking Of The Titanic / Barnett, Bryars Ensemble, et alBryars: The Sinking Of The Titanic / Barnett, Bryars Ensemble, et al
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GAVIN BRYARS (b. 1943)
Robin Holloway: Violin Concerto; Horn ConcertoRobin Holloway: Violin Concerto; Horn Concerto
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ROBIN HOLLOWAY (b. 1943)
Cornelius Cardew: TreatiseCornelius Cardew: Treatise
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CORNELIUS CARDEW (1936 -- 1981) Cardew wrote "Treatise," a 193-page graphic score, in 1967. This is a 10/15/67 live recording. He later joined the free improv group AMM, and then dropped out of music to become a Marxist activist.
Nicholas Maw: Odyssey; Dance ScenesNicholas Maw: Odyssey; Dance Scenes
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NICHOLAS MAW (1935 -- 2009) "Odyssey" is considered one of Maw's masterpieces. He was an unfashionable tonal composer who gained recognition as modernism waned.
Peter Maxwell Davies: Naxos Quartets Nos. 9 & 10Peter Maxwell Davies: Naxos Quartets Nos. 9 & 10
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PETER MAXWELL DAVIES (b. 1934) Davies is still quite active at 75.
Alexander Goehr: Little Symphony; String Quartet No. 1; Piano TrioAlexander Goehr: Little Symphony; String Quartet No. 1; Piano Trio
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ALEXANDER GOEHR (b. 1932)
Humphrey Searle: Complete SymphoniesHumphrey Searle: Complete Symphonies
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HUMPHREY SEARLE (1915 -- 1982)
Britten: War RequiemBritten: War Requiem
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BENJAMIN BRITTEN (1913 -- 1976)
Britten: Peter GrimesBritten: Peter Grimes
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Michael Tippett - King Priam / Macann, Walker, Haskin, Norrington, Hytner (Kent Opera)Michael Tippett - King Priam / Macann, Walker, Haskin, Norrington, Hytner (Kent Opera)
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MICHAEL TIPPETT (1905 -- 1998)
Sir Michael Tippett: A Child of Our Time [Hybrid SACD]Sir Michael Tippett: A Child of Our Time [Hybrid SACD]
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Edward Rubbra - Complete Symphonies / HickoxEdward Rubbra - Complete Symphonies / Hickox by Edward Rubbra
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EDWARD RUBBRA (1901 -- 1986)
Havergal Brian: Symphony No. 4 "Das Siegeslied" (Psalm of Victory)Havergal Brian: Symphony No. 4 "Das Siegeslied" (Psalm of Victory)
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HAVERGAL BRIAN (1876 -- 1972) Brian was championed by Robert Simpson, and that's good enough for me!