New and Local Classical- Greatest Hits of the 21st Century

The year is 2025; already a quarter of the way through the current century. To celebrate this milestone, this week’s playlist looks at works written in the 21st century, covering a wide range of influential classical composers and compositions. Some highlights include works by Wynton Marsalis, Bright Sheng, Philip Glass, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, Jennifer Higdon, Eric Whitacr, and Valerie Coleman. The final hour of the stream is dedicated to influential media music looking at works by film and video game composers.

 

Photo Credits:

Jennifer Higdon- by: J.D. Scott

Wynton Marsalis- by: Clay McBride

Valerie Coleman- by: Kia Caldwell

Ellen Taafe Zwilich- by: Bill Keefrey