War and peace

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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

 

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) War Requiem

 

Patrick Hawes (1958-present) Great War Symphony

 

Gustav Holst (1874-1934) Second Suite for Military Band

 

Karl Jenkins (1944-present) The Armed Man