Re:Classical music works of the 21st century
by coldtea on Tuesday September 17, 2019 @03:21AM
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>I'm just not clear on what their definition of "classical" music is.
It's the casual definition of classical music. Music played by musicians trained in classical repertoire, with mostly conventional instruments (violins, cellos, pianos), choruses, etc.
The criteria is that they suggest some pieces (there are no objective criteria, like "it has to be German" or "it has to have the viola"), and that they're modern works.
The established term for the kind of music they include (for works from early-mid 20th century and upwards) is usually "contemporary classical music".
It's the casual definition of classical music. Music played by musicians trained in classical repertoire, with mostly conventional instruments (violins, cellos, pianos), choruses, etc.
The criteria is that they suggest some pieces (there are no objective criteria, like "it has to be German" or "it has to have the viola"), and that they're modern works.
The established term for the kind of music they include (for works from early-mid 20th century and upwards) is usually "contemporary classical music".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contemporary_classical_music
No jazz, pop, electronica, funk, swing, salsa, afrobeat, hop jop, and so on.