Meirion Williams

Meirion Williams (Dyffryn Ardudwy, 1901- funeral 12 October 1976) was a Welsh songwriter.[1] Williams studied at the University of Aberystwyth and at the Royal Academy in London. He accompanied singer David Lloyd (tenor) on a series of recordings of Welsh songs for Decca in 1948. He is buried at Llanenddwyn Parish Church where he was organist as a boy.[2]

Recordings

• Meirion Williams: Yn Canu Cancuon - Songs of Meirion Williams Bryn Terfel (baritone), Annette Bryn Parri (piano): Sain - SCD2013, track listing: Aros Mae'r Mynyddau Mawr (The Great Mountains Remain), Gwynfyd, Awelon y Mynydd (Mountain Breezes), O Fab y Dyn (O! Son of Man), Y Llyn (The Lake), Cloch y Llan (The Church Bell), Rhosyn yr Haf (Summer rose), Ora Pro Nobis (Pray for us), Ffarwel iti, Gymru Fad (Fairwell, fair Wales), Pan Ddaw'r Nos (When night comes), Adelwych.

References

1. Dictionary of Welsh Biography
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