CONTEMPORARY COMPOSER

VIOLIN

The timeless sadness of Shigeru Umebayashi

1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Japan, Film Score, Shigeru Umebayashi
SAENGHWANG

Modern jazz meets traditional Korean music in Park Jiha's Communion

2010s, Korea, South, Folk, Jazz
PIANO

Abdullah Ibrahim created his African music of peace in exile

1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, South Africa, Jazz 1 comment
FILM

Instrumental simplicity of the quiet piano drama Breathe In

2010s, USA, Film Score, Soundtrack, Dustin O'Halloran, Frédéric Chopin
CONTEMPORARY COMPOSER

North Indian classics introduced into Californian underground thanks to Terry Riley

20st Century Classical, India, USA, Ambient, Terry Riley
ANIMATION

Preserved tradition in the modern aesthetics of The Breadwinner score

2010s, Ireland, Film Score, Mychael Danna, Jeff Danna
CLASSICAL GUITAR

The fine blend of styles and cultures of the Assad brothers

21st Century Classical, Brazil, Chamber Music, Sérgio Assad
FILM

Accordion for Amélie was discovered by a lucky accident

2000s, France, Film Score, Soundtrack, Yann Tiersen
FILM

Full-method approach to the score for Shakespeare's play

2000s, Italy, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Film Score, Soundtrack, Jocelyn Pook
ORCHESTRA

The most performed contemporary composer grew up with Bob Marley music

20st Century Classical, USA, Symphonic poem, Jennifer Higdon
FILM

Sicario's desert pulsates in Jóhannsson's score

2010s, USA, Film Score, Jóhann Jóhannsson
VIOLIN

Scottish fiddle tradition elevated by guitar ornamentation

2010s, Scotland, Folk
FILM

Vintage synthesizers alleviate the Blade Runner sequel

2010s, USA, Film Score, Soundtrack, Benjamin Wallfisch, Hans Zimmer
FILM

Hero's colors come alive with silk violin strings

2000s, China, Film Score, Tan Dun
FILM

Star Wars meets Baroque classics

1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, USA, Film Score, John Williams
FILM

Orlando's director sang the score's leitmotifs

1990s, United Kingdom, Film Score, Soundtrack, David Motion
TECHNOLOGIES

Pi for Piano in A minor

21st Century Classical, USA
FILM

The classic Morricone flavor in Tarantino's spaghetti western

2010s, USA, Film Score, Soundtrack, Ennio Morricone
LUTE

Atmospheric collaboration of medieval and modern underground on Only Lovers Left Alive

2010s, Germany, United Kingdom, Film Score
COLLABORATION

Ravi Shankar and Philip Glass find a colorful meeting point for European and Indian classics

20st Century Classical, Indian Classical, India, USA, Raga, Ragas In Minor Scale, Philip Glass
VIOLIN

Max Richter's modern upgrade of The Four Seasons

21st Century Classical, England, Germany, Violin Сoncerto, Max Richter, Antonio Vivaldi
FILM

The Shape of Water bringing Alexandre Desplat his second Oscar trophy

2010s, USA, Film Score
ORCHESTRA

The sounds of scenic Iceland in the Aeriality orchestral piece

21st Century Classical, Iceland, Anna Thorvaldsdottir
CONTEMPORARY COMPOSER

Erland Cooper: ambient, electronic and classical music mixed on the Scottish coast
VIOLIN

Wild harmony of the northern fjords by Nils Økland and Hardanger fiddle

20st Century Classical, Norway, Folk
VIOLIN

Anne Dudley's BAFTA winning work is a marriage of pop and the classical

20st Century Classical, England, Film Score
FOOTBALL

UEFA Champions League theme is an adaption of George Händel's royal coronation anthem

20st Century Classical, Baroque, England, Germany, Anthem, Hymn, George Händel, Tony Britten
CONTEMPORARY COMPOSER

Glassworks by Philip Glass is flavored with Bach and Bowie

20st Century Classical, USA, Philip Glass