Michael Tippett

English composer (1905-1996)
Person human Q356499
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Michael Tippett

Summary

Michael Tippett is a human[1]. His place of birth was London Borough of Hillingdon[2]. He was born on January 2, 1905[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 8, 1998[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], classical composer[7], autobiographer[8], musicologist[9], and librettist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (331 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Michael Tippett's place of birth was London Borough of Hillingdon[2].
  • Michael Tippett passed away in London[4].
  • Michael Tippett was born on January 2, 1905[3].
  • Michael Tippett died on January 8, 1998[5].
  • Michael Tippett died on January 9, 1998[12].
  • Michael Tippett held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Michael Tippett's professions included conductor[6].
  • Michael Tippett's professions included classical composer[7].
  • Michael Tippett worked as an autobiographer[8].
  • Michael Tippett's professions included musicologist[9].
  • Michael Tippett worked as a librettist[10].
  • Michael Tippett worked as a composer[14].
  • Michael Tippett's field of work was music[15].
  • Among Michael Tippett's employers was Morley College[16].
  • Michael Tippett's education included a stint at Fettes College[17].
  • Michael Tippett's education included a stint at Royal College of Music[18].
  • Michael Tippett's education included a stint at Stamford School[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Tippett is Symphony No. 4[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Tippett is Symphony No. 3[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Tippett is The Midsummer Marriage[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Tippett is King Priam[23].
  • Michael Tippett received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24].
  • Michael Tippett received the Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[25].
  • Michael Tippett received the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[26].
  • Michael Tippett received the Order of Merit[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Tippett's place of birth was London Borough of Hillingdon[2]. He was born on January 2, 1905[3].

Education

Educated at Fettes College[17], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1870[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; Royal College of Music[18], a conservatory[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1882[34], headquartered in London[35]; and Stamford School[19], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1532[38]. Michael Tippett studied under R. O. Morris[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], classical composer[7], autobiographer[8], musicologist[9], librettist[10], and composer[14]. Michael Tippett's field of work was music[15]. He was employed by Morley College[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Symphony No. 4[20], a musical work/composition[40]; Symphony No. 3[21], a musical work/composition[41]; The Midsummer Marriage[22], a dramatico-musical work[42]; and King Priam[23], a dramatico-musical work[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[25]; Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[26], a class of award[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1871[48]; Order of Merit[27], an order[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1902[51]; Companion of Honour[52], a grade of an order[53]; and honorary doctor of the Royal College of Music[54], an award[55], in United Kingdom[56].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 8, 1998[5] and January 9, 1998[12]. Michael Tippett died in London[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[57].

Why It Matters

Michael Tippett ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (331 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Michael Tippett born?

Michael Tippett was born in London Borough of Hillingdon[2].

Where did Michael Tippett die?

Michael Tippett passed away in London[4].

What did Michael Tippett do for work?

Michael Tippett worked as conductor[6], classical composer[7], autobiographer[8], musicologist[9], and librettist[10].

Where did Michael Tippett go to school?

Michael Tippett was educated at Fettes College[17], Royal College of Music[18], and Stamford School[19].

What awards did Michael Tippett receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[25], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[26], and Order of Merit[27].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [58] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
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  1. 12d ago · Redpandacat · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → michael-tippett
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    Notable work → Symphony No. 4, Symphony No. 3, The Midsummer Marriage +1
    Place of detention → HMP Wormwood Scrubs
    Given name → Michael, Kemp
    List of works → list of compositions by Michael Tippett
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