Uncommon Ground The Music of Michael Finnissy

This is the first book devoted to the study of the music of Michael Finnissy (b.1946), widely regarded as one of the most important British composers of his generation. The remarkable diversity of Finnissy's music is explored in a series of essays, lavishly illustrated with music examples, which cover each area of his work. The book also includes a lengthy interview with the composer. A comprehensive catalogue of Finnissy's output completes the survey.