ANTHONY, GRIFFITH (1846 - 1897), musician
Date of birth: 1846
Date of death: 1897
Gender: Male
Occupation: musician
Area of activity: Music
Author: Robert David Griffith
Born at Llanelly, Carmarthenshire. The family having moved to Cwmbwrla, near Swansea, the son began when quite young to work in the iron-works there. He studied music, mastered the Tonic Sol-fa system of notation, and instituted classes in the elements of music which were held in various chapels. He wrote anthems (e.g. ' Dyddiau dyn sydd fel glaswelltyn'), hymn-tunes, and tunes for children. He died 13 June 1897 and was buried at Aberavon.
Author
- Robert David Griffith, (1877 - 1958)
- In Memoriam: Mr Griffith Anthony, A.C., Cwmbwrla, Y Cerddor, August 1897, p.91
- Edward Jones, Rhestr gyda nodiadau byrion, o Enwogion Cymreig o 1700 i 1900 (1908)
Sources
- Wikipedia Article: Griffith Anthony
Further Reading
- Wikidata: Q20733084
Additional Links
Published date: 1959
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