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*** ,1841
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Death day
February 17, 1903 (61 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
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Joseph Parry
Joseph Parry was a Welsh composer and musician. Born in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, he is best known as the composer of "Myfanwy" and the hymn tune "Aberystwyth", on which the African song "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" is said to be based. Parry was also the first Welshman to compose an opera; his composition, Blodwen, was the first opera in the Welsh language. Born into a large family, Parry left school to work in the local coal mines when he was nine years of age. He then went to work at the Cyfarthfa Ironworks, where his father was also employed. In 1854 the family emigrated to the United States, settling at Danville, Pennsylvania, where Parry again found employment at an iron works. Though Parry had a great interest in music, he had no opportunity to study it until there was a temporary closure of the Rough and Ready Iron Works. Some of his co-workers were also musicians, and they offered music lessons while the iron works was closed.

About Joseph Parry

Composer Joseph Parry was born in Wales on May 21, 1841. He dies at the age of 61, on February 17, 1903.

Welsh composer best known for writing the hymn tune Aberystwyth, which was incorporated in the South African national song.

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Joseph Parry before becoming famous

Joseph Parry was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Bull), and 1841 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Ox (牛).

His birthplace, a modest cottage, is now a public museum.

Achievement of Joseph Parry

Off to Philadelphia in the Morning, a BBC documentary from 1978, featured him.

Joseph Parry's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In 1854, his family moved from Wales to the United States.

Joseph Parry Collabed with

William Sterndale Bennett, who taught him and fellow composer Composer Alice Mary Smith, was the same music teacher.

Alice Mary Smith (1839 - 1884) (Composer)
Alice Mary Smith (1839 - 1884)

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Joseph Parry Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Joseph Parry updated on March 17 2023.