Osian Ellis

Osian Ellis
CBE
Portrait of Ellis by David Griffiths (1998)
Born
Osian Gwynn Ellis

(1928-02-08)8 February 1928
Ffynnongroew, Flintshire, Wales
Died5 January 2021(2021-01-05) (aged 92)
EducationRoyal Academy of Music
Occupations
  • Harpist
  • Composer
  • Academic teacher
Organizations

Osian Gwynn Ellis[1] CBE (8 February 1928 – 5 January 2021[2]) was a Welsh harpist, composer and teacher. He was principal harpist of the London Symphony Orchestra, a founding member of the Melos Ensemble, and a harp teacher at the Royal Academy of Music. Many composers wrote music for him. From 1959 onwards, Ellis had a close professional partnership with Benjamin Britten that lasted to the latter's death. He often first performed and recorded Britten's works.

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  2. ^ The obituary notice of Osian ELLIS