Postminimalism - Definition and Overview

Postminimalism is a term used in music referring to music influenced by so called minimalism or minimal music. The term is less often used in regards to art in other media.

Composers who may be considered postminimal include:

• John Adams
• William Duckworth
• Graham Fitkin
• Peter Garland
• Eleanor Hovda
• Paul Lansky
• Lois V. Vierk

Composers who may be considered totalist include:

• Mikel Rouse

External links

• Minimal Music, Maximal Impact (http://www.newmusicbox.org/page.nmbx?id=31tp00) by Kyle Gann © 2001 NewMusicBox
• A Discography of Postminimal, Totalist, and Rare Minimalist Music (http://www.kylegann.com/postminimaldisc.html) by Kyle Gann