David Owen (harpist)

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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")

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.

[edit] Musical works

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

[edit] Sources

• Welsh Biography Online