Ruth Gipps

Horn Concerto, op. 58

 Ruth Gipps was a distinguished composer, performer, conductor, and public voice for feminism in the arts in Great Britain until her death in 1999.  She born into a middle class English, business family, of which many were excellent musicians.  Her talent surfaced when she was very young, and her skills as an oboist, pianist, and composer grew at impressive rate.  She was only eight years old...

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