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Walford Davies

Walford Davies was a British organist, composer and university teacher (1869–1941). He was born at Oswestry and died at Wrington.

Also recorded as Henry Walford Davies; Sir Henry Walford Davies; H. Walford Davies.

Overview

Born at Oswestry in 1869, died at Wrington in 1941.

In detail

Walford Davies studied at Fitzwilliam College, Royal College of Music and St George's School, Windsor Castle. training under Hubert Parry, Charles Villiers Stanford and William Smyth Rockstro is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical.

Employment is recorded with Aberystwyth University. Positions recorded include Master of the King's Music.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of the British Empire and Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

Chronology

  1. 1869Walford Davies born at Oswestry.
  2. 1941Walford Davies died at Wrington.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Walford Davies”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3131948: Walford Davies

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