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David Owen (harpist)

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Instruments
  
Harp

Role
  
Composer

Name
  
David Owen

Died
  
August 1741

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.

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.

Musical works

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

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