Finnissy and the Guitar
Sam Cave, Mēla Guitar Quartet, Diego Castro Magaš, Vickers Bovey Guitar Duo
Finnissy and the Guitar
Sam Cave, Mēla Guitar Quartet, Diego Castro Magaš, Vickers Bovey Guitar Duo
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About
Michael Finnissy’s output for the guitar spans almost 60 years of his career and represents an enormous contribution to the repertoire of the instrument from one of Britain’s most significant composers. Published a few days before Finnissy’s 80th birthday, this bold and ambitious album celebrates this day by bringing together all of his works for solo guitar and guitar ensemble for the first time in performances by Finnissy’s collaborators and led by new music virtuoso and tireless guitar explorer Sam Cave.
Contents and tracklist
- Sam Cave
- Sam Cave
- Mēla Guitar Quartet
- Sam Cave
- Vickers Bovey Guitar Duo
- Sam Cave
Spotlight on this release
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Contemporary Music Round-Up - Spring 2026
5th May 2026
In our latest round-up of contemporary music releases, Ben celebrates Michael Finnissy's eightieth birthday and explores albums devoted to the music of Huw Watkins, Unsuk Chin, John Casken, Augusta Read Thomas and Morton Feldman.
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Michael Finnissy at 80
17th Mar 2026
On his eightieth birthday, the English composer talks to our contemporary music guest-contributor about his student days at the Royal College of Music, drawing inspiration from country hedgerows, and why he's 'still amazed by Verdi'...
