Living composers

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Composer categories

1) Canonical composers (early period), 2) Canonical composers (modern period), 3) Living composers, 4) Under-rated female composers, 5) Under-rated male composers, 6) Trailblazers, 7) Crossover composers, 8) Wildcards

Music subjects

1) Classical forms (sonatas etc.), 2) Landscapes and the seasons, 3) Love and relationships, 4) War and peace, 5) Religion and Christianity, 6) Pageantry and patriotism, 7) Folksongs and mythology, 8) Storytelling

 

Rebecca Dale (1985-present)

First woman to sign for Decca records as a composer. See also Love and relationships

 

Patrick Hawes (1958-present)

From school teacher to Classic FM star. See also War and peace

 

Errollyn Wallen (1958-present)

The current “Master of the King’s Music”. See also Classical forms

John Rutter (1945-present)

The sound of British Christmas. See also Religion and Christianity