Dobrinka Tabakova: String Paths

21st-century classical music is art music in the contemporary classical tradition that has been produced since the year 2000. A loose and ongoing period, it is defined entirely by the calendar rather than a single unifying aesthetic, encompassing a vast array of styles including post-minimalism, spectralism, and polystylism. This era is characterized by the breakdown of rigid barriers between 'high' art and other genres, with composers frequently incorporating elements from electronic music, rock, pop, jazz, and global folk traditions. Technology plays a central role, with the integration of digital electronics, visual media, and amplification becoming common in concert hall settings.