Matthew W. Davies
(1882-1947)
Welsh organist, choirmaster and composer of hymn-tunes
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Matthew William Davies (August 1882 – 23 November 1947) was a Welsh musician. His parents were Richard and Catherine Davies of Neath, Glamorganshire. When he was 20 he won a scholarship of £40 a year (for three years) to study at University College, Cardiff. He graduated in 1905 with a Mus. Bac., and a B.A. in 1906. He then studied for a further year, in London, before settling back in the Neath area, where he earned his living as a music teacher and was appointed organist and choirmaster of Bethlehem Green Calvinistic Methodist Church. He was also in demand as a conductor, and adjudicator at singing festivals.
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August 1882
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23 November 1947 (aged 65)
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