Modern Composers

[Broclee]

I know it isn't "punk," but I'm sure there are some users on here that can weigh in. We were discussing modern composers (post-1800) today in one of my classes. The class is almost entirely instrumentalist, and the lack of diversity amongst everyone was somewhat unsettling. So I was wondering, who are some favorite modern composers?

[IWasaCamera]

John Adams.

[kearn1tm]

Philip Glass, Steve Reich and Glenn Branca are among my favorites, but then, they're all very contemporary in relation to "Modernity" being defined as "post-1800."

[micahistheballs]

Steve Reich

[Broclee]

Philip Glass, Steve Reich and Glenn Branca are among my favorites, but then, they're all very contemporary in relation to "Modernity" being defined as "post-1800."

True, post-1800 was the definition we went by today in class, though, so I just transfered it over. Most of the composers we discussed today were very contemporary as well, I do remember someone mentioning John Adams. I just wanted to see where some other people stood.

[Ambelina]

Clint Mansell

[weownthestreets]

Stravinsky. Rite of Spring is the original punk.