Gareth Glyn
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Gareth Glyn, born Gareth Glynne Davies (1951–), is a Welsh composer and radio broadcaster. He is the eldest son of the late Welsh poet T. Glynne Davies.
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[edit] Life and education
Born in Machynlleth, Wales, he attended Merton College, University of Oxford, 1969–72, studying music and specialising in composing.
[edit] Compositions
He has composed a great range of musical pieces, including diverse vocal and orchestral work and music for television. He has produced one symphony.
[edit] Broadcasting
Glyn presents the news and current affairs programme Post Prynhawn, broadcast on BBC Radio Cymru from Mondays to Fridays in the 5–6pm slot. He has been the programme's main presenter since it was first broadcast in 1978.
[edit] External links
- BBC website biography (in Welsh)
- Biography on Sibeliusmusic.com (in English)
- Gareth Glyn's personal website (includes sound files of compositions and a list of works)
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