Collected writings / Brian Ferneyhough ; edited by James Boros and Richard Toop ; with a foreword by Jonathan Harvey.
| Author/creator | Ferneyhough, Brian, 1943- |
| Other author | Boros, James, 1958- |
| Other author | Toop, Richard, editor. |
| Other author | Harvey, Jonathan, 1939-2012. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Amsterdam : Harwood Academic Publishers, ©1995. |
| Description | xv, 533 pages : music ; 26 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Literary works |
| Series | Contemporary music studies ; v. 10 Contemporary music studies ; v. 10. ^A287275 |
| Contents | Essays. Aspects of notational and compositional practice -- Composer - computer - active form -- Form - figure - style: an intermediate assessment -- Divining rods and lightning conductors -- Il tempo della figura -- The tactility of time -- Duration and rhythm as compositional resources -- Responses to a questionnaire on 'complexity' -- Preface to Contemporary composers -- Parallel universes -- On his own works. Epicycle, missa brevis, time and motion study III -- Unity capsule: an instant diary -- Time and motion study II -- The time and motion study cycle -- Second string quartet -- Carceri d'Invenzione -- Kurze Schatten Il -- String quartet no. 4 -- On the works of others. Concerning the functional role of timber in the early works of Anton Webern -- Michael Finnissy: the piano music -- Carl Ruggles and "dissonant melody" -- Interviews. Interview with Andrew Clements -- Interview with Joel Bons -- Interview with Paul Griffiths -- Interview with Richard Toop -- Carceri d'Invenzione: in conversation with Richard Toop -- Interview with Philippe Albera -- Speaking with tongues: a correspondence-conversation with Paul Driver -- Shattering the vessels of received wisdom: in conversation with James Boros -- Interview with Jean-Baptiste Barriere -- Interview with Antonio De Lisa -- Interview with James Boros -- A verbal crane dance: interview with Ross Feller -- Leaps and circuits to trail: a conversation on the texts and music with Jeffrey Stadelman. |
| Abstract | Given the fact that his music is being heard with increasing frequency both on CDs and at new music festivals throughout the world, it is somewhat of an understatement to say that Brian Ferneyhough's reputation as a composer is certainly not in need of bolstering. Until now, however, Ferneyhough's writings about music, although numerous, have appeared in various languages, widely scattered and difficult, if not impossible, to find. The present collection brings together the majority of the composer's extant writings, many of them appearing here in English for the first time, along with some edited transcripts of informal talks, and a number of major interviews. Although the vast majority of the texts deal with Ferneyhough's compositions, there are others which reflect his activities as a highly influential composition teacher, and some which 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. |
| General note | "Chronological list of compositions by Brian Ferneyhough": pages 510-516. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical reference (pages 520-523), discography (pages 517-519), and indexes. |
| ISBN | 3718655764 |
| ISBN | 3718655772 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.F35 C6 1995 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |