1959 Moving into Aquarius

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Pleasing Copy, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce, With Dustwrapper

The first edition of this work. A scarce autobiographical work in excellent condition by Michael Tippett, ranked as one of the leading British composers of the twentieth century. Some of his most noted works are A Child of Our Time, the orchestral Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli, and the opera The Midsummer Marriage.

This unconventional autobiography explores the place of the composer, his approach to music, and his philosophy on life. 

A unified and personal statement which achieves both depth and clarity. A significant volume with an articulate statement on the position of a composer in Britain during the twentieth century. 

With the unclipped dust wrapper.