Llewela Davies

Llewela Davies (February 1871 – 22 August 1952)[1] was a Welsh pianist and composer who toured with Dame Nellie Melba.

[2] Llewela Tegwedd Davies was born at Talgarth, near Brecon, in South Wales.

[4][5] At age 10 she won a medal and a cash prize at the National Eisteddfod, and earned a scholarship to attend the North London Collegiate School for Girls.

[6] She attended the Royal Academy of Music on a John Thomas Welsh scholarship awarded in 1887, and as a student there won many awards for composition and musicianship,[7] including the "Worshipful Company of Musicians Medal for the Most Distinguished Student in the Academy.

"[8][9] As a pianist Llewela Davies was often an accompanist for student vocal recitals during her college years.