The British Musical Biography

[E] Rees, William Thomas, Alaw Ddu,
composer, born near Bridgend, Glamorgan-
shire, September 29, 1838. Self-taught. Has
won a number of prizes at the Eisteddfodau,
and also acted as adjudicator. Conductor of
Psalmody Festivals. Editor of The Musical
School, and The Musician of Wales, the latter
started in 1885, but neither now in existence.
Published a small collection of tunes, anthems,
etc. ; composer of some cantatas, anthems,
choruses, glees, part-songs, and songs ; also of
an opera for children, Llewelyn Ein Llyw
Olaf, performed at Treherbert, 1891.

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