Meirion Williams
Meirion Williams (Dyffryn Ardudwy, 1901 – 4 October 1976) was a Welsh composer, best known for his songwriting.[1] Williams studied with Walford Davies at the University of Aberystwyth and went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he won prizes for his piano playing.[2] 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 near Dyffryn Ardudwy, where he was organist as a boy.
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Recordings
- Bryn Terfel Yn Canu Caneuon Meirion Williams – Songs of Meirion Williams Bryn Terfel (baritone), Annette Bryn Parri (piano): (1993) Sain – SCD2013[3][4]
References
- Dictionary of Welsh Biography
- "Meirion Williams (1901–1976)". Cwmni Cyhoeddi Gwynn. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- "Bryn Terfel – Caneuon Meirion Williams / The Songs of Meirion Williams". Sain. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- "Meirion Williams: Yn Canu Caneuon". Presto Music. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
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