
for solo organ This set of four solo organ 'symphonies' is full of colour and draws on stylistic influences ranging from the late Baroque to Mahler. The individual pieces have a flexible approach to registration but give advice on the intended style, allowing a range of interpretation and enjoyment for performer and listener alike. Available to buy as a set or individually.
This collection of four organ symphonies explores the synthesis of diverse historical musical styles through the technical lens of contemporary composition. Michael Finnissy, a prominent British composer known for his complex and virtuosic writing, utilizes these works to bridge the gap between late Baroque structural sensibilities and the expansive, emotive orchestration characteristic of Mahler. The framework provided allows performers to navigate these dense scores while maintaining individual interpretive agency over registration and tonal color.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts frequently categorize Finnissy's organ works as technically demanding pieces that require a high level of proficiency from the performer. Musicians often note that the flexibility in registration makes these scores suitable for a variety of organ types despite their complex compositional structure.
Page Count:
80
Publication Date:
2009-11-12
Publisher:
Oxford University Press Music
ISBN-10:
0193368528
ISBN-13:
9780193368521
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