Where to Start with 20th-century classical music
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21 artists
New to 20th-century classical music? Read our getting-started guide
Best 20th-century classical music Albums to Start With
20th-century classical music Artists
Ludovico Einaudi
minimalist music, neoclassical new-age music
Nino Rota
classical music, opera
John Tesh
contemporary worship music, new age music
Manos Hatzidakis
light music
John Cage
aleatoric music, avant-garde music
Glenn Branca
avant-garde music, experimental music
Jean Sibelius
art song, classical music
Markus Stockhausen
jazz, world music
Alfred Schnittke
art music, opera
Martin Fröst
classical music
Igor Stravinsky
chamber music, opera
Karlheinz Stockhausen
aleatoric music, chamber music
Dmitri Kabalevsky
chamber music, classical music
Arnold Schoenberg
atonality, classical music
Susan Alcorn
electronic music, musical improvisation
Spark
classical music, minimalist music
About 20th-century classical music
What is 20th-century classical music?
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Where should I start with 20th-century classical music?
Start with "The Godfather – Original Soundtrack Recording" by Nino Rota. It captures what makes 20th-century classical music worth exploring.
What are the best 20th-century classical music albums?
The 20th-century classical music albums worth hearing first: "The Godfather – Original Soundtrack Recording" by Nino Rota, "Gioconda's Smile" by Manos Hatzidakis, "In a Time Lapse" by Ludovico Einaudi, "Una mattina" by Ludovico Einaudi and "Nightbook" by Ludovico Einaudi.
How many 20th-century classical music artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 21 20th-century classical music artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
