Talk:Michael Tippett

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[edit] Outsider?

The Tippett article says: "Tippett was regarded by many as an outsider in British music, a view that may have been related to ... his homosexuality. ... and for many years his music was considered ungratefully written for voices and instruments, and difficult to perform." Well, Britten was just as openly gay, and I'm not aware that he was regarded as an outsider - at least, not by anyone whose opinion counted for much. And the only Tippett work I'm very familiar with is "The vision of St Augustine," and I find it not only ungratefully, but at times hideously written for voices and fiendishly difficult to perform - and I'm not that averse to or unfamiliar with difficult vocal writing (e.g., Messiaen). Even so, I consider it a deeply moving and brilliant work. Ranthlee 15:31, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Biography

I placed the {{expandsect}} template on the biography section, because it is nearly all about his relationship with the LSSO. I may get around to expanding this myself one day, since Tippett is unquestionably a major figure, but any verifiable contributions will be gratefully received. --RobertG ♬ talk 09:43, 15 May 2006 (UTC)