Evan Thomas Davies (musician)

[2] He was in considerable demand as a solo organist and is said to have given over 100 recitals across Wales to mark the opening of new organs.

[1] In 1920, Davies was appointed as the Director of Music at the University College, Bangor, the first full-time appointee to this post.

When he retired in 1943, he moved to Aberdare and spent his time composing, broadcasting and adjudicating at many National Eisteddfodau and international music competitions.

[2] His compositions included two sets of Welsh folk dances, which were celebrated in their day.

[2] His 1926 folk song arrangement Eos Lais (The Nightingale) has been recorded by The Tippett Quartet[6]