The GRAMMYs
2026
Dec 1st, 2025
Best Contemporary Classical Composition
Best Contemporary Classical Composition
Best Contemporary Classical Composition
Nominees for The GRAMMY Awards
2026
Previous Winner
Revolución Diamantina (Gabriela Ortiz)
Field
Criteria
Composer’s award for a contemporary classical work composed within the last 25 years and first released during the eligibility year.
Composer’s award for a contemporary classical work composed within the last 25 years and first released during the eligibility year.
Composer’s award for a contemporary classical work composed within the last 25 years and first released during the eligibility year.
The nominees for The GRAMMYs Best Contemporary Classical Composition 2026 are Cerrone: Don't Look Down, Dennehy: Land Of Winter, León: Raíces — Origins, Okpebholo: Songs In Flight, Ortiz: Dzonot.
Read on for more information about all the nominees and their contributors..
Best Contemporary Classical Composition
Feb 21, 2025
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Cerrone: Don't Look Down
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Feb 21, 2025
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Cerrone: Don't Look Down
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Feb 21, 2025
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Cerrone: Don't Look Down
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Nov 15, 2024
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Dennehy: Land Of Winter
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Nov 15, 2024
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Dennehy: Land Of Winter
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Nov 15, 2024
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Dennehy: Land Of Winter
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Jul 4, 2025
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León: Raíces — Origins
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Jul 4, 2025
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León: Raíces — Origins
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Jul 4, 2025
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León: Raíces — Origins
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Feb 14, 2025
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Okpebholo: Songs In Flight
Feb 14, 2025
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Okpebholo: Songs In Flight
Feb 14, 2025
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Okpebholo: Songs In Flight
Jun 12, 2025
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Ortiz: Dzonot
Jun 12, 2025
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Ortiz: Dzonot
Jun 12, 2025
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Ortiz: Dzonot
Other awards in this field
Classical
Other awards in this field
Classical
Other awards in this field
Classical
Best Orchestral Performance
Best Orchestral Performance
Best Opera Recording
Best Opera Recording
Best Choral Performance
Best Choral Performance
Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance
Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance
Best Classical Instrumental Solo
Best Classical Instrumental Solo
Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
Best Classical Solo Vocal Album
Best Classical Compendium
Best Classical Compendium
Best Contemporary Classical Composition
Best Contemporary Classical Composition
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