Howard Ferguson, dies at 91

Classical composer, educator

Howard Ferguson, a British musician who produced a series of admired editions after his inspiration as a composer dried up, has died at age 91.

Mr. Ferguson died Oct. 31 in Cambridge, according to his publisher. The cause of death was not announced.

His major works included an octet for clarinet, bassoon, horn, and string quintet (1933); a piano concerto (1951); ''Amore Langueo'' for tenor, chorus, and orchestra (1956); and ''The Dream of the Rood'' for soprano, chorus, and orchestra (1959).

Mr. Ferguson was born in Belfast in 1908 and studied at the Royal College of Music. He taught composition at the Royal Academy of Music from 1948 to 1963.

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