The 20th century saw a more “neo-classical” style
of French music. Very direct, accessible and simple, some
of the most important composers of the time included Erik
Satie, who then influenced other young composers, particularly
a group of youths that called themselves Les Six. Some of
the more recent French composers include Olivier Messiaen
and Pierre Boulez. Contemporary French music blends serialism,
electronic music, and techniques picked up from oriental and
non-western music in general.
