A prolific and versatile English composer, best known for his output of songs. Gibbs also devoted much of his career to the amateur choral and festival movements in Britain. He attained a high level of popularity, for instance the work 'Dusk' was requested by Princess Elizabeth (the future queen of England) on her eighteenth birthday. He was a child prodigy, but was encouraged to learn the family business. He was a history teacher before going to study at The Royal College of Music.
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