Brian John Peter Ferneyhough (/ ˈ f ɜːr n i h oʊ / ⓘ; [1] [2] born 16 January 1943) is an English composer. Ferneyhough is typically considered the central figure of the New Complexity movement.

Compositions featured throughout the world and at all the major European festivals of contemporary music. Compositions include: Fourth String Quartet, Bone Alphabet, Terrain, Allgebrah, Incipits, Unsichtbare Farben, String Trio.

Funérailles I & II (1969-80) for seven strings and harp Composer: Brian Ferneyhough (b. 1943) Performers: Arditti String Quartet; ensemble recherche, dir. Lucas Vis...more.

Brian Ferneyhough (b. 16 January 1943, Coventry, West Midlands). British composer, now resident in the USA, of mostly orchestral, chamber, choral, vocal, and piano works that have been performed throughout the world.

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Sep 14, 2017 · Talking about Brian Ferneyhough requires more precision. The absolute mastery of his work is unquestionable. So rather than loving or hating the music, you either worship it or reject its premise absolutely.

His work characterized by highly complex notation and the extensive use of irregular nested rhythmic tuplets, Ferneyhough is typically considered to be the central figure of the New Complexity movement.