David Owen (harpist)

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David Owen
Born	January 1712
Died	August 1741 (aged 28–29)
Instruments	Harp

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"), which according to tradition Owen composed as he was dying. Dafydd y Garreg Wen was later adapted and published by harpist Edward Jones.^[1]

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.^[2]

Musical works

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

Notes

↑ "Second Hand Songs - Song: Dafydd y Garreg Wen - David Owen". Retrieved 2012-11-18.
↑ "Who is David Owen?". Retrieved 2012-11-18.

Persondata
Name	Owen, David
Alternative names
Short description	British musician
Date of birth	1712
Place of birth
Date of death	1741
Place of death

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