David john thomas immigration 1881-1928
David john thomas biography
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Fonds GB 0210 DAFMAS - D. 'Afan' Thomas (Composer) Music Manuscripts,
Identity area
Reference code
GB 0210 DAFMAS
Title
D.
'Afan' Thomas (Composer) Music Manuscripts,
Level of description
Extent and medium
0.199 cubic metres (9 boxes).
Context area
Name of creator
Thomas, Afan, d.
1928.
Biographical history
The composer David John 'Afan' Thomas (1881-1928), was born 15th April 1881, in Cwmavon, Glamorgan. He was the son of Evan Thomas, a choir conductor, and his wife, who was a singer and the daughter of David Nicholas, an accomplished musician.
David john thomas immigration 1881-1928
He adopted the name 'Afan' around 1899. He studied for a time under Dr Joseph Parry. He studied the organ at Bournemouth and was organist at Bethesda Congregational Chapel, Briton Ferry, 1903-1927. He was a frequent winner of musical composition competitions at the National Eisteddfod, and his works were performed at National Eisteddfod concerts.
His sacred vocal works include Eirin Afan 1 & 2. His most amb