Sir Michael Kemp Tippett OM CH CBE (2 January 1905--8 January 1998) rose to prominence during and after the Second World War and is widely considered to be one of the leading British composers of the 20th century.
Sir Michael Kemp Tippett OM CH CBE (2 January 1905--8 January 1998) was an English composer who rose to prominence during and immediately after the Second World War. He was widely considered to rank with his contemporary Benjamin Britten as one of the leading British composers of the 20th century.