David Gwerfyl Davies

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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[]

Compositions[]

He composed church and organ music.

References[]

  1. ^ The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw. 1991
  2. ^ The organists and organs of the Welsh cathedrals in the 20th century. Enid Bird. 1992
Cultural offices
Preceded by
John Humphrey Carden
Organist of Brecon Cathedral
1956 - 1963
Succeeded by
Michael Bryan Hesford
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