21st-century classical music artists
5 published 21st-century classical music artists, led by Barbara Hannigan, Marc-André Dalbavie and Michael Jarrell.
At a glance
5 published 21st-century classical music artists; 24 studio albums have verified cover art.
- Published artists0 tier 1 · 0 tier 2 · 5 tier 3
- 5
- Release groups
- 36
- Studio albums
- 31
- Albums with cover artverified Cover Art Archive
- 24
- Timeline events
- 58
- Average career spanfirst to last dated release
- 23 years
- Full biographies
- 1
- Biography words
- 2,575
When they started
Debut decade from each artist's earliest dated release. Most debuts fell in the 2000s (3 artists).
| Decade | Artists |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 1 |
| 2000s | 3 |
Where they come from
Countries with the most 21st-century classical music artists. Canada leads with 1.
Often paired with
Genres that share artists with 21st-century classical music. The most shared is opera, with 3 artists in both.
Covers from 21st-century classical music
24 studio albums have verified cover art. The 12 shown come from the most famous artists.
An American Dream?
Barbara Hannigan · 2026
Electric Fields
Barbara Hannigan · 2025
Chamber Works
Barbara Hannigan · 2024
Messiaen
Barbara Hannigan · 2024
Dance With Me
Barbara Hannigan · 2022
Vienna: Fin de siècle
Barbara Hannigan · 2018
Crazy Girl Crazy
Barbara Hannigan · 2017
Let me tell you
Barbara Hannigan · 2016
Britten
Barbara Hannigan · 2013
Written on Skin / Duet
Barbara Hannigan · 2013
Polish Masterpieces
Barbara Hannigan · 2010
Tobit (Oratorio In Three Parts)
Barbara Hannigan · 2007
Leaders
Barbara Hannigan has the most release groups (20); Nils Henrik Asheim the longest career (33 years); Nils Henrik Asheim the most awards (8).
Most prolific
| Artist | release groups |
|---|---|
| Barbara Hannigan | 20 |
| Nils Henrik Asheim | 7 |
| Michael Jarrell | 6 |
| Marc-André Dalbavie | 3 |
Longest careers
first to last dated release
| Artist | years |
|---|---|
| Nils Henrik Asheim | 33 |
| Barbara Hannigan | 22 |
| Michael Jarrell | 22 |
| Marc-André Dalbavie | 15 |
Most decorated
| Artist | awards |
|---|---|
| Nils Henrik Asheim | 8 |
| Barbara Hannigan | 6 |
| Michael Jarrell | 6 |
| Marc-André Dalbavie | 3 |
Most famous 21st-century classical music artists

Barbara Hannigan
Canada · Person · born 1971
opera, 21st-century classical music
24 wikis
Marc-André Dalbavie
France · Person · born 1961
opera, 21st-century classical music
9 wikis

Michael Jarrell
Switzerland · Person · born 1958
opera, 21st-century classical music
9 wikis
Nils Henrik Asheim
Norway · Person · born 1960
21st-century classical music
8 wikis

Michael Waller
United States · Person · born 1985
21st-century classical music
4 wikis