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Best american 21st century classical songs

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125 of the best american 21st century classical songs

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    Revelation: Music in Pure Intonation: Night Vigil IMichael Harrison
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    The Seal Lullaby (Arr. Parkin)Eric Whitacre, Isata Kanneh-Mason, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, Braimah Kanneh-Mason, Konya Kanneh-Mason, Aminata Kanneh-Mason, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Mariatu Kanneh-Mason
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    Revelation: Music in Pure Intonation: Revealing the TonesMichael Harrison
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    The Seal LullabyEric Whitacre, Eric Whitacre Singers
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    Dessner: Song for OctaveBryce Dessner, Bertrand Chamayou
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    Revelation: Music in Pure Intonation: Night Vigil IIMichael Harrison
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    Lux AurumqueEric Whitacre, Eric Whitacre Singers
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    NeptuneBryce Dessner, James McAlister, Nico Muhly, Sufjan Stevens
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    Little LoveGabriel Kahane
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    Stolas SpeaksJefferson Friedman
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    MercuryBryce Dessner, James McAlister, Nico Muhly, Sufjan Stevens
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    Hansu Sees SunjaNico Muhly
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    SleepEric Whitacre, Eric Whitacre Singers
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    Partita for 8 Voices: No. 3, CouranteCaroline Shaw, Roomful of Teeth, Brad Wells
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    Just (After Song of Songs)David Lang, Trio Mediæval, Garth Knox, Agnès Vesterman, Sylvain Lemêtre
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    Best Out of Three (160 bpm)Philip Glass, Evan Ziporyn
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    PlutoBryce Dessner, James McAlister, Nico Muhly, Sufjan Stevens
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    Glow - From "World of Color Winter Dreams"Eric Whitacre, Eric Whitacre Virtual Choir
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    UranusBryce Dessner, James McAlister, Nico Muhly, Sufjan Stevens
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    The Seal Lullaby (Arr. Parkin)Eric Whitacre, Isata Kanneh-Mason, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, Braimah Kanneh-Mason, Konya Kanneh-Mason, Aminata Kanneh-Mason, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Mariatu Kanneh-Mason
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    Contact: I. The CallKevin Puts, Time For Three, Philadelphia Orchestra, Xian Zhang
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    The Seal LullabyEric Whitacre, Anna Lapwood, The Pembroke College Girls’ Choir, Owen Saldanha
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    Goodnight MoonEric Whitacre, Eric Whitacre Singers
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    Plan & Elevation: IV. The OrangeryCaroline Shaw, Attacca Quartet
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    Who's Taking Care of Jesse?Bryce Dessner, Aaron Dessner, Feist
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    I lieDavid Lang, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
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    Étude 3Nico Muhly, Nadia Sirota
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    Simple Song #3 - From "Youth"David Lang, Sumi Jo, Terry Davies, BBC Concert Orchestra London
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    The Writings: No. 1, Again (After Ecclesiastes)David Lang, Cappella Amsterdam, Daniel Reuss
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    Sleep - Arr. for Marimba QuartetEric Whitacre, Joby Burgess, Sam Wilson, Calum Huggan, Rob Farrer
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    OctoberEric Whitacre, Youngstown State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Stephen Gage
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    Saying Goodbye - Piano Solo / From ''Cyrano'' SoundtrackBryce Dessner, Aaron Dessner, Víkingur Ólafsson
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    Partita for 8 Singers: 3. CouranteCaroline Shaw, Roomful of Teeth, Brad Wells
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    I Love YouBryce Dessner, Aaron Dessner, Víkingur Ólafsson, London Contemporary Orchestra
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    Wherever I Fall - Pt. 2Bryce Dessner, Aaron Dessner, Víkingur Ólafsson, London Contemporary Orchestra
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    Three Essays: First Essay (Nimrod)Caroline Shaw, Attacca Quartet
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    HurtEric Whitacre, Trent Reznor, Eric Whitacre Singers
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    Deep Field: Earth ChoirEric Whitacre, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Eric Whitacre Singers, Virtual Choir 5
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    I'm Not Fine And That's A Totally Reasonable ResponseBryce Dessner, Aaron Dessner, Feist
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    Fly to Paradise - Main MixEric Whitacre, Guy Sigsworth, Hila Plitmann, Will Dawes
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    IncreaseDavid Lang, Alarm Will Sound, Alan Pierson
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    And SoCaroline Shaw, Attacca Quartet
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    VenusBryce Dessner, James McAlister, Nico Muhly, Sufjan Stevens
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    AlleluiaEric Whitacre, Eric Whitacre Singers
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    A Boy And A GirlEric Whitacre, Eric Whitacre Singers
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    The EggNico Muhly
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    OpeningBryce Dessner, Aaron Dessner, Víkingur Ólafsson, London Contemporary Orchestra
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    EquusEric Whitacre, London Symphony Orchestra
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    i carry your heartEric Whitacre
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    The Seal LullabyEric Whitacre, Voces8, Lavinia Meijer
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Michael HarrisonEric WhitacreIsata Kanneh-MasonJeneba Kanneh-MasonBraimah Kanneh-MasonKonya Kanneh-MasonAminata Kanneh-MasonSheku Kanneh-MasonMariatu Kanneh-MasonEric Whitacre SingersBryce DessnerBertrand ChamayouJames McAlisterNico MuhlySufjan StevensGabriel KahaneJefferson FriedmanCaroline ShawRoomful of TeethBrad Wells

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