David Owen (harpist)

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David Owen
BornJanuary 1712
DiedAugust 1741 (aged 28–29)
Instrument(s)Harp

David Owen (January 1712 – August 1741) was a Welsh harpist, best remembered as the composer of the popular song, "Dafydd y Garreg Wen" ("David of the White Rock"), which according to tradition Owen composed as he was dying. Dafydd y Garreg Wen was later adapted and published by harpist Edward Jones.[1]

David Owen was the son of Owen Humphreys of Ynyscynhaearn in Caernarfonshire (the surname "Owen" being a patronymic). His mother's maiden name was Gwen Roberts. He composed several well-known airs.[2]

Musical works

  • "Dafydd y Garreg Wen"
  • "Codiad yr Ehedydd" ("The rising of the lark")
  • "Difyrrwch gwŷr Criccieth" ("The delight of the men of Criccieth")

Notes

  1. ^ "Second Hand Songs - Song: Dafydd y Garreg Wen - David Owen". Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  2. ^ "Who is David Owen?". Retrieved 2012-11-18.
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