Arts, Music, Composition, Composers, T, Tippett, Michael Kent, Sir

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- Official site. Biography, list of compositions, transcriptions and arrangements, discography, operas, writings about and by him. Also Tippett Foundation information and tributes.

- David Peat in conversation with Sir Michael. The composer talks about the act of composition, the nature of his creativity, the importance of Carl Jung in his work, and various other aspects of his personal spirituality.
- Biography and list of works.
- Brief biographical sketch, caricature, summaries of operas and orchestral, vocal and choral, and chamber music with Naxos discography.
- Opera World essay by John J. Church traces the Tippett work from its critically assailed first performance to being hailed as a masterpiece of modern music.
- Obituary and commentary from The Society of Recorder Players upon the death of its long-time president. Notes his influence on the instrument's popularity in England.
- Includes profile, photographs, links, RAM format audio of radio interviews.
- Composer, librettist, and first performance listings, characters and their vocal ranges, and plot summary.
- Article from the Lesbian and Gay Knitting Circle of South Bank (UK) University. Includes life, works, bibliography, and press clippings, including obituary remarks.
- Memorial essay from The Musical Times dwells on his style, ideas, ideals, his dependence upon self, and the inspiration and effects of his compositions.
- Karadar dictionary entry with life, photos, and list of noted works.
- An essay written by David Wright (originally in 1976) examines his personality and political leanings, showing how he could make polar changes in brief periods of time.
- Entry from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music at WQXR radio includes life, list of works, and special attention on his symphonic and operatic works.

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