Armstrong Gibbs
An English composer and conductor
ABOUT
Cecil Armstrong Gibbs (he disliked the name Cecil so was known as Armstrong) was a prolific and versatile composer of the first half of the twentieth century. He studied under Sir Adrian Boult and Ralph Vaughan Williams and was a contemporary of Herbert Howells, Sir Arthur Bliss and Sir Arnold Bax. Known principally for his solo songs Gibbs also wrote music for the stage, sacred works, three symphonies and a substantial amount of chamber music. He gained wide recognition during the early part of his life, but until recently, like many of his contemporaries, has been little known. Although he retired from adjudicating he continued to compose and conduct up until his death in May 1960. He is buried with his wife Honor in Danbury churchyard.

SAMPLE RECORDINGS
Stephen Varcoe, Roger Vignoles
RTE Concert Orchestra
Guildhall Strings
Australian Discovery Orchestra
London Piano Trio
Fantastic! This was a real surprise. I had no idea that these pieces are so wonderful, and the playing is world class.
Gibbs is yet another English composer whose music is inexplicably forgotten today
A wonderful and memorable CD of unjustly neglected songs by a 'minor master'
RECENT RECORDINGS
The latest CD releases of Armstrong Gibbs compositions
JOIN THE SOCIETY
Help us to keep Armstrong Gibbs' music alive by joining the Armstrong Gibbs society.