David Gwerfyl Davies
David Gwerfyl Davies (1 February 1913 – 1977) was a Welsh organist and composer.[1]
Background
He was born on 1 February 1913. He was a pupil at Merthyr Tydfil County Grammar School and then University College, Cardiff. He was awarded his BA in music in 1937. After the Second World War he took the degree of Mus.B. at Trinity College, Cambridge and graduated in 1954.
Appointments
- Organist at St Nicolas' Church, Kings Norton 1950 - 1953
- Organist at Brecon Cathedral 1956 – 1963[2]
Compositions
He composed church and organ music.
References
- The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw. 1991
- The organists and organs of the Welsh cathedrals in the 20th century. Enid Bird. 1992
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| Preceded by John Humphrey Carden |
Organist of Brecon Cathedral 1956 - 1963 |
Succeeded by Michael Bryan Hesford |
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