Ferneyhough, Brian. (b. 1943). Signed photograph.
Candid photograph of the British composer, resident of the U.S. since 1987, teaching at a black board—probably at UCSD, his home institution. Signed and dated "San Diego 1993." Oblong format, 3.5 x 4.5 inches (8.3 x 11 cm. In fine condition.
Ferneyhough is widely considered the chief exponent of the "New Complexity" movement emerging in the 1980s. "There are no easy Ferneyhough pieces, nor even moderately difficult ones. However, the typically dense and intricate textures of his music – which have led some commentators to categorize it as ‘maximalist’ or ‘complexist’ – do not arise from a fascination with virtuosity per se, but reflects the transcendentalist concerns which have always been a central factor in his work." Richard Toop in Grove Music Online
Ferneyhough, Brian. (b. 1943). Signed photograph.
Candid photograph of the British composer, resident of the U.S. since 1987, teaching at a black board—probably at UCSD, his home institution. Signed and dated "San Diego 1993." Oblong format, 3.5 x 4.5 inches (8.3 x 11 cm. In fine condition.
Ferneyhough is widely considered the chief exponent of the "New Complexity" movement emerging in the 1980s. "There are no easy Ferneyhough pieces, nor even moderately difficult ones. However, the typically dense and intricate textures of his music – which have led some commentators to categorize it as ‘maximalist’ or ‘complexist’ – do not arise from a fascination with virtuosity per se, but reflects the transcendentalist concerns which have always been a central factor in his work." Richard Toop in Grove Music Online