13-12-2009, 04:13
To say that there are only 2 noteworthy American composers would be a bit narrowminded I think. Even if you don't enjoy the experimental music of composers like John Cage, you may enjoy other more traditional composers like Samuel Barber and Leonard Bernstein. Unless you consider minimalist music experimental then John Adams would also be one of my favorites. Eric Whitacre is a great composer of choral music. Also, even though it's not necessarily considered concert worthy music by some, the movie music of John Williams is great listening.