Tippett

American  

[tip-it] / ˈtɪp ɪt /

noun

1. Sir Michael (Kemp), 1905–98, British composer.

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Tippett British  

/ ˈtɪpɪt /

noun

1. Sir Michael. 1905–98, English composer, whose works include the oratorio A Child of Our Time (1941) and the operas The Midsummer Marriage (1952), King Priam (1961), The Knot Garden (1970), The Ice Break (1976), and New Year (1989)

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Tippett had occupied the 6,200-square-foot Berkeley facility for 35 years, but as technology evolves, the studio no longer needs the large space.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

And both Mr. Ralph, as Mia’s husband, Barry, who is most seduced by dreams of tech millions, and Mr. Tippett as Paul give fine portraits of men on the cusp of middle-aged anxiety.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

But Tippett, who now chairs the charity Coalition for Personalised Care, says the reality is moving in the opposite direction.

From BBC ● May 19, 2026

Tippett cut the lead to 2-1, beating Daws 7:43 into the second period, a session the Flyers outshot New Jersey 24-15 but were outscored 2-1.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 17, 2024

Benjamin Britten enjoyed an extended holiday in America, while Michael Tippett, a conscientious objector, produced an eloquent and moving wartime plea for unfashionable pacifism in his oratorio A Child of Our Time.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

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