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By Jefferson Friedman
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By Jefferson Friedman
Fizzi's Robo Show (Original Score)
December 22, 2020
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American 21st Century Classical
American 21st century classical refers to the body of concert music written by U.S.-based composers since the year 2000. It synthesizes the long arc of the Western classical tradition with post‑minimalism, spectral and timbral thinking, electroacoustic techniques, and porous boundaries with jazz, indie, and electronic scenes. This repertoire is marked by stylistic plurality: one can find post‑tonal rigor next to radiant consonance, pulse‑driven post‑minimalist grooves alongside static soundscapes, and acoustic virtuosity integrated with live electronics. It is also characterized by performer‑composer collaboration, flexible instrumentation (from DIY chamber setups to revitalized orchestras), and a renewed attention to place, ecology, and social themes in programmatic narratives.
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