We have reached a point where all are welcome to participate, but none are assured success. Penderecki - Some composers took an approach that was, in many ways, the opposite of total serialism . Performers and conductors are given a vague set of instructions rather than actual pitches or rhythms. Each performance of such works is a new experience because of the elements of improvisation and chance . Steve Reich - A leader in the minimalist movement.
Minimalist music unfolds very slowly and usually repeats smell fragments over and over.
Technology has shaped developments in popular and art music in the last half of the 20th century. In recent years synthesizers and computers have become common tools used by composers of all styles. Recent trends indicate that many composers are utilizing techniques and influences from previous styles and periods.