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Although he was much honoured in his lifetime, critical judgement on Tippett's legacy has been uneven, the greatest praise generally reserved for his earlier works. His centenary in 2005 was a muted affair; apart from the few best-known works, his music has not been performed frequently in the 21st century.
Sir Michael Tippett was one of the leading English composers of the 20th century. Tippett studied composition (1923–28) at the Royal College of Music and privately (1930–32) with R.O. Morris. After serving as music director (1940–51) at Morley College, London, he became a radio and television.
Tippett was a composer of risk and originality; his imagination often ran ahead of performers, audiences and critics. Early pieces, once dismissed, are now thought masterpieces of British composition.
List of compositions by Michael Tippett. The compositional career of the British composer Michael Tippett extended over eight decades, from juvenilia and unpublished works written in the 1920s to his final works of the 1990s. He composed across many genres, from large-scale orchestral works and full-length operas to solo songs and brass band ...
Jun 8, 2023 · The turbulent life and fascinating music of British composer Michael Tippett, which has challenged or delighted musicians round the world with its energy and ecstasy. Show more. 1 hour, 29...
Jan 10, 1998 · Michael Tippett was a composer of our time, a maverick - as he liked to say - with rare intellectual depth and social conscience, writes David Revill.
Michael Tippett (1905-1998) was an English composer who was educated at the Royal College of Music. He rose to prominence during and after WW2, when he was Director of Music at Morley College.
