Finnissy: Unknown Ground - Kritik der Urteilskraft - À propos de Nice
4/2/2013, 3 Tracks, 1:16:24
Featuring
Ed Hughes
Rowland Sutherland
Fiona Cross
Susanne Stanzeleit
Michael Atkinson
Richard Casey
Richard Jackson
New Music Players
Michael Finnissy
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Composer Biography
Michael Finnissy, the composer, is known for his extensive and varied output, which includes orchestral works and opera.
Compositional Technique
Finnissy's compositional approach synthesizes diverse influences into a language of explosive originality, capturing the spirit of a socially and culturally complex age.
Composer's Artistic Vision
A fundamental sense of social and cultural commitment, including addressing the voices of those with AIDS, is evident in Finnissy's work.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Finnissy's music is characterized by a commitment to finding expression through alternative or non-canonic voices, such as folk musics or the voices of dispossessed aboriginal people.
Performer Biography
Richard Jackson, the baritone on this recording, has a background in contemporary music and artsong, having performed with ENO, Opera North, and Glyndebourne.
Performer Biography
New Music Players, the ensemble on this recording, was founded by Ed Hughes in 1990 and has premiered works by composers like Michael Finnissy and Howard Skempton.
Recording & Production
The album features three works by Michael Finnissy: 'Kritik der Urteilskraft' recorded in 2003, 'Unknown Ground' in 2004, and 'À propos de Nice' in 2004.
