Michael Tippett

about

Sir Michael Kemp Tippett, O.M. (2 January 1905 – 8 January 1998) was one of the foremost English composers of the 20th century. Tippett was regarded by many as an outsider in British music, a view that may have been related to his early conscientious objection and his homosexuality. His pacifist beliefs led to a prison sentence in World War II, and for many years his music was considered ungratefully written for voices and instruments, and therefore difficult to perform. An intense intellectual, he maintained a much wider knowledge and interest in the literature and philosophy of other countries (Africa, Europe) than was common among British musicians. His (sometimes quirky) libretti for his operas and other works reflect his passionate interest in the dilemmas of human society and the enduring strength of the human spirit. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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albums

TIPPETT: A Child of Our Time

Tippett: Triple Concerto & Piano Concerto

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Tippett: Orchestral & Chamber Works (6 CDs)

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Tippett String Quartets - Wigmore Hall Live

Tippett: Concerto For Double String Orchestra

Tippett: Orchestral & Chamber Works

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Tippett: The Midsummer Marriage (Live)

Choral Images - Sir Michael Tippett

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Tippet: The Midsummer Marriage - Opera in Three Acts

A Child of our Time

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Tippett: Choral Works

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Tippett: The Midsummer Marriage: I'll lay the baby to my breast and rock it (Live)

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