51. Contemporary music is often faulted for its seemingly intentional avoidance of easy-to-follow melodies. 52. Continuum, one of several superb ensembles in New York devoted to contemporary music, is distinguished by its thoughtfully organized retrospective programs. 53. Contemporary music is going to be spotlighted to an even greater degree in the future. 54. Critics should keep urging major orchestras and ensembles to program contemporary music. 55. Dohnanyi, who had a solid reputation within musical circles for his work in opera and contemporary music, was a dark-horse candidate for the post. 56. During his first four seasons, Shaw had insisted on programming the complex contemporary music of Penderecki, Schoenberg, Webern, Lutoslawski and Ligeti, among others. 57. Early into his career he was drawn heavily into chamber music and contemporary music, which, by custom, is always performed this way. 58. Feinberg is by instinct and training a classical artist with a special affinity for contemporary music. 59. Finding contemporary Christian music is not always easy. 60. Has Masur done enough in New York for contemporary music? |