Product Description

Although the majority of the texts deal with Ferneyhough's compositions, others reflect his activities as a highly influential composition teacher, and some touch on his recent work as a poet. Together, the writings provide a means of insight into the workings of the mind of a composer whose output could be regarded as one of the most significant of this century.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #769626 in Books
• Published on: 1995-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

From the Back Cover
Until now, Ferneyhough's writings about music have been scattered, published in various languages and difficult, if not impossible, to find. This present collection brings together the majority of the composer's extant writings, many of them appearing in English for the first time, along with some edited transcripts of informal talks, and a number of important interviews. Although the vast majority of the texts deal with Ferneyhough's compositions, others reflect his activities as a highly influential composition teacher, and some touch on his recent work as a poet. Together, the writings provide a fascinating and engaging means of insight into the workings of the mind of a composer whose output could be regarded as one of the most significant of this century.

Customer Reviews

Insight into a conceptual and aesthetic labyrinth
Considering the densely-formed structures underyling Fernyeyhough's works and the highly individual, sometimes inaccessible aesthetic contexts he develops, such a book as this is a true revelation for anyone seriously interested in his music. Containing analyses of his own works, a few on other works (Webern, Finnissy and Ruggles), essays and a substantial collection of interviews, it can act as a handbook for those seeking a foothold in a world which requires one in order to truly find insights into it.