Finnissy's music respects the past while looking to the future, allowing disparate forms to coexist and borrowing freely from existing musical sources.
Recording & Production
The album features two versions of the chamber work "Alternative Readings," recorded on the same day by the same musicians, with the studio version highlighting the impact of physical communication on performance.
Compositional Technique
In "Alternative Readings," the three instruments (flute, cello, piano) do not share a common tempo, and an "unforced awkwardness" is the desired result.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Finnissy believes music can be a force for change, and his compositions engage with and challenge socio-political norms.
Composer Biography
Michael Finnissy, born in London in 1946, is an important composer of his generation, having received several British Composer Awards and taught at prestigious institutions.
Performer Biography
The Marsyas Trio, composed of flautist Helen Vidovich, cellist Valerie Welbanks, and pianist Olga Stezhko, aims to revive forgotten repertoire and inspire new works through commissions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Finnissy's early songs, dating from ages 13 to 25, are personal records of visits or friends, musically resembling the work of his composer-hero Charles Ives.
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