Patrick Ozzard-Low (b. 1958) studied composition with British composers Bill Hopkins—the sole composition pupil of French composer Jean Barraqué—and Michael Finnissy. His early work took impetus from Barraqué particularly, as well as from Hopkins and Luigi Nono. However, since about 2007, his music has become increasingly tonal and melodic whilst remaining instinctively exploratory. There have been performances in Brazil, Holland, Ireland, Italy, UK and USA. For more information: www.secondsonata.com