Background
Tilmouth, Michael was born on November 30, 1930 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, Scotland. Son of Herbert George and Amy (Hall) Tilmouth.
Tilmouth, Michael was born on November 30, 1930 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, Scotland. Son of Herbert George and Amy (Hall) Tilmouth.
Bachelor, Christ's College, Cambridge, 1954. Master of Arts, Christ's College, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, Christ's College, 1960.
Lecturer University Glasgow, Scotland, 1959-1971. Tovey professor music University Edinburgh, Scotland, since 1971.
Board directors Scottish Opera, Glasgow, since 1975. Chairman Purcell Society, London, since 1983. Member Royal Musical Association (council member 1970-1976).
Purcell Society (chairman London since 1983, journal. editor 1976, 81, 87).
Married Mary Jelliman, September 17, 1966. Children: Andrew Michael, Penelope Jane, Christopher Dominic James.