William Matthews-Williams, musician with a connection to Wales (Anglesey)

William Matthews-Williams

A child musical prodigy. Trained and conducted a mixed choir of eight hundred voices in 1937 performing to the Royal Family in Caernarfon Castle in Autumn of that year.

Connection: Born in Amlwch, Anglesey, 9th December 1885.

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comment by:london44
Studied at the Royal College of Music. Passed examinations for A.R.C.O, followed by F.R.C.O. Won the 'Steiner Exhibition award'.

comment by:erylwyn
For full details of his life and career see his biography in Welsh, 'Gwr annwyl ein Prifwyliau' by me, published in 1985.

comment by:london44
Having earned his MA, he spent most of his life teaching music, playing the Organ, adjudicating at Eisteddfodau. Died at 87 years.