a month ago
Co Creator: 
64
3
Posted On: September 14th 2026, 03:35 pm
Artist Profile: Michael Finnissy
‘All Finnissy’s music is in a sense autobiographical.’
As Michael Finnissy celebrates his 80th birthday, Tim Rutherford-Johnson explores the life, work and Political Agendas of one of Britain’s most distinctive composers.
From his first compositions at the age of four to his Ninth and Tenth Political Agendas, Finnissy’s music brings together the personal and political, drawing on folk traditions, musical history, identity, place and the world around him.
Read the full artist profile to discover more about Michael Finnissy, his remarkable body of work and the ideas behind his music.
🎟️ See Rob Hao @robhao perform 3 works by Finnissy at hcmf// 2026 — tickets via the link in our bio.
Profile by Tim Rutherford-Johnson @timrj2025
Photo © Philip Adams
‘All Finnissy’s music is in a sense autobiographical.’
As Michael Finnissy celebrates his 80th birthday, Tim Rutherford-Johnson explores the life, work and Political Agendas of one of Britain’s most distinctive composers.
From his first compositions at the age of four to his Ninth and Tenth Political Agendas, Finnissy’s music brings together the personal and political, drawing on folk traditions, musical history, identity, place and the world around him.
Read the full artist profile to discover more about Michael Finnissy, his remarkable body of work and the ideas behind his music.
🎟️ See Rob Hao @robhao perform 3 works by Finnissy at hcmf// 2026 — tickets via the link in our bio.
Profile by Tim Rutherford-Johnson @timrj2025
Photo © Philip Adams
Comments (3)
a month agogmckenziehondoc
So pleased to have the opportunity to celebrate Finnissy’s 80th birthday year with the great composer in attendance @hcmfuk
More posts
