The best electronic orchestral music

We bring you the finest examples of contemporary electronic classical music

Freya Parr

Published: July 23, 2018 at 8:37 am

Electronic manipulation of orchestral and other forms of classical music has become a popular musical trend, thanks to new compositions by the likes of Daphne Oram and Delia Derbyshire (both of whom are featured at the Proms this year). We've created a playlist featuring some of our favourite electronic tracks recorded in recent years.

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Digital Editor and Staff Writer, BBC Music Magazine

Freya Parr is BBC Music Magazine's digital editor and staff writer, editing and writing on all styles of music across both the website and print magazine. She has also written for titles including the Guardian, Circus Journal, Frankie and Suitcase Magazine, and runs The Noiseletter, a fortnightly arts and culture publication. Freya's main areas of interest and research lie in 20th-century and contemporary music. She's a regular sea shanty singer, folk obsessive and occasional flautist, pianist, organist and musical theatre director.