Ruth Gipps, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ruth Gipps

English composer, oboist, pianist and impresario

Date of Birth: 20-Feb-1921

Place of Birth: Bexhill, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 23-Feb-1999

Profession: composer, conductor, oboist, music pedagogue

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Ruth Dorothy Louisa Gipps (20 February 1921 – 23 February 1999) was an English composer, oboist, pianist, conductor, and educator.
She was one of the most prolific composers in Britain at the time of her death, having written five symphonies, seven concerti, and numerous chamber and choral works.
She founded both the London Repertoire Orchestra and the Chanticleer Orchestra and served as conductor and music director for the City of Birmingham Choir.
Later in her life she served as chairwoman of the Composers' Guild of Great Britain.