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.

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