There’s a subsection of contemporary music called ‘Musical  Historicism;’ a genre of music that uses historical elements and revives  them in modern works.

From Minimalism to Totalism, Modernism to Post-Modernism to  Neomodernism; we’re taking a look at pieces that influence contemporary  compositions, either to mimic the past or to be the antithesis.

Hosted by Seth Boustead

Produced by Dan Goldberg

Music A Reliquary for Igor Stravinsky by Charles WuorinenLondon Sinfonietta; Oliver Knussen, conductor

Concerto for Orchestra by Luciano BerioOrchestre National de France; New Swingle Singers; Pierre Boulez, conductor

Absolute Jest by John AdamsSan Francisco Symphony; Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor