Who's a modern Bach or Beethoven?

[javasaurus]

What is the nature of 21st century orchestral music? Yes, John Williams does a masterful job of scoring films, but is there any distinctive sound for non-programatic "classical" music in the current millenium?

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[dawntreader]

i think Vangelis certainly counts. the 1492 soundtrack is one of my favourites and doesn't come off like a soundtrack at all. while they do a lot of soundtracks, they also do a not-soundtracks too. their music is very classical and inspiring and new agey all at the same time.