DAVID of the WHITE ROCK - Parts & Score, Hymn Tunes
Availability Available Published 3rd March 2010
Cat No.JM50109 Price
£44.00 Arranger: Philip Sparke Category: Hymn Tunes
This is an ancient Welsh air that was first published in Relics of the Welsh Bards in 1794. Dafydd (David) Owain was a famous Welsh bard who lived on a farm called Gareg Wen (The White Rock) in Eifionydd, Carnarnvonshire, North Wales. Tradition has it that on his deathbed he called for his harp and composed this lovely melody, requesting that it be played at his funeral. Accordingly, it was later played at the parish church of Ynys-Cynhaiarn. Lyrics were later added by Ceiriog Hughes, which describe the melody's inspiration.
