Tippett: The Composer and His Music

by Ian C. Kemp

Combining biography with analyses of Sir Michael Tippett's technical background and idiosyncratic rhythmic language, this study surveys the unique world of Tippet's musical and dramatic action and discusses his oratorio A Child of Our Time , the four operas, and The Vision of Saint
Augustine .

516 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1984

Reviews

[Jonathan Hutchins · Rating 3 out of 5]

Think I understood about 15% of this exhaustive tome. Have to say, though, that if I were a contemporary composer with a debatable reputation, I'd kill for an apologist such as Ian Kemp.