ANTHONY, GRIFFITH (1846-1897), musician;
b. at Llanelly, Carms. The family having moved to Cwmbwrla, near Swansea, the son began when quite young to work in the iron-works there. He studied music, mastered the Tonic Sol-fa system of notation, and instituted classes in the elements of music which were held in various chapels. He wrote anthems (e.g. ‘Dyddiau dyn sydd fel glaswelltyn’), hymn-tunes, and tunes for children. He d. 13 June 1897 and was buried at Aberavon.
Bibliography:
- Y Cerddor, Aug. 1897;
- Ceitho.
Author:
Robert David Griffith, M.A., (1877-1958), Old Colwyn
