New Music

New Music sprang up in the late 20th century, primarily in the United States and Europe, as a rather cheeky response to traditional classical forms, proving that composers could have a go at breaking the rules and still call it art. Characterised by its experimental nature, New Music often features unconventional instruments, graphic scores, and performances that require a degree of understanding that most people, including the performers sometimes, might find challenging. It’s like a fancy dinner party where the food looks odd and sounds like a catfight, yet some folk insist it’s exactly what the palate has been waiting for.