John Thomas Pencerdd Gwalia (1826-1913)

 
 

Recordings

We aim to eventually list as comprehensive discography of the Works of John Thomas. Here are some which are already available from Creighton's Collection. Links open in a new window

CDs dedicated to John Thomas compositions or arrangements

CD coverSerenâd - Elinor Bennett and Meinir Heulyn
Two of Wales’ leading harpists join forces to present, for the first time on CD, harp duos by John Thomas.

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CD coverThe Complete Collection of Welsh Melodies for the Harp by John Thomas, Pencerdd Gwalia (1826-1913) - Elinor Bennett
A double CD featuring all the Welsh tunes by John Thomas, Pencerdd Gwalia. The first recording of the whole collection of his famous arrangements published in 1862 as "Welsh Melodies for the Harp" performed by Elinor Bennett.

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CD coverJohn Thomas (1826-1913) HARP MUSIC - Lipman Duo
Welsh harpist John Thomas was one of the most acclaimed harpist-composers of his time. His career culminated as official harpist to Queen Victoria. John Thomas' Welsh background, combined with classical training in London led him to composer a multitude of works in classical style, all imbued with Welsh folk melodies.

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CDs which include some John Thomas compositions or arrangements

CD coverEchoes of a Waterfall - Susan Drake
Romantic harp music of the 19th century. This CD contains many well known compositions from the core harp repertoire with music by Goderfroid, John Thomas, Hasselmans, Parish Alvars, Louis Spohr, & Glinka.

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CD coverArabesque - Susan Drake
Romantic harp music of the 19th century. This CD contains many well known compositions from the core harp repertoire with music by Debussy, Hasselmans, Parish Alvars, John Thomas and Zabel.

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CD coverCaprices & Fantasies - Susan Drake
Romantic harp music of the 19th century. This CD contains many well known compositions from the core harp repertoire with music by Pierné, John Thomas, Fauré, Hasselmans, Parish Alvars, Zabel, Debussy & Glinka. Click cover for track listing.

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