Donald Macleod considers the types of obstacles Ruth Gipps encountered as a conductor, with music from her Fourth Symphony and her Horn Concerto. Show more

Donald Macleod considers the many contributions made by Ruth Gipps to education and to British music in general, with music from her Fourth Symphony and Wind Sinfonietta. Show more

Donald Macleod considers how one of the lowest points in Ruth Gipps's career was put to rest by academic success and the unexpected discovery that she could conduct. Show more

Donald Macleod follows Ruth Gipps' progress as she begins a period of study at the Royal College of Music in London, with music including her early symphonic poem Knight in Armour. Show more

Donald Macleod explores the life of English composer Ruth Gipps. A celebrated child pianist, at the age of eight she won a prize for writing a piece for piano, The Fairy Shoemaker. Show more