Osian Ellis (Welsh harpist and composer)

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member of:Melos Ensemble
London Symphony Orchestra (from 1961 until 1994: harp, principal)
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Appearances

DateTitleAttributesArtistLength
conducted
Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda Op.26 (Third Group) H99 - I. Hymn to the DawnGustav Holst3:07
Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda Op.26 (Third Group) H99 - II. Hymn to the WatersGustav Holst1:56
Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda Op.26 (Third Group) H99 - III.Hymn to the VenaGustav Holst5:10
Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda Op.26 (Third Group) H99 - IV. Hymn to the TravellersGustav Holst2:28
instruments
1959-09Nocturne for Tenor, 7 Obligato Instruments & Strings, op. 60: “Encintured with a twine of leaves”harpPeter Pears, Osian Ellis, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten2:12
1959-09Nocturne for Tenor, 7 Obligato Instruments & Strings, op. 60: “When most I wink, then do mine eyes best see”harpPeter Pears, William Waterhouse, Osian Ellis, Barry Tuckwell, Denis Blyth, Roger Lord, Alexander Murray, Gervase de Peyer, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten4:01
1959Nocturne for Tenor, Seven Obligate Instruments & Strings, op. 60: I. On a poet’s lips I slept (mono)harpPeter Pears, Barry Tuckwell, Willie Anthony Waters, Osian Ellis, Denis Blyth, Roger Lord, Alexander Murray, Gervase de Peyer, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten3:21
1959Nocturne for Tenor, Seven Obligate Instruments & Strings, op. 60: II. Below the thunders of the upper deep (mono)harpPeter Pears, Barry Tuckwell, Willie Anthony Waters, Osian Ellis, Denis Blyth, Roger Lord, Alexander Murray, Gervase de Peyer, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten3:19
1959Nocturne for Tenor, Seven Obligate Instruments & Strings, op. 60: III. Encitured with a twine of leaves (mono)harpPeter Pears, Barry Tuckwell, Willie Anthony Waters, Osian Ellis, Denis Blyth, Roger Lord, Alexander Murray, Gervase de Peyer, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten2:15
1959Nocturne for Tenor, Seven Obligate Instruments & Strings, op. 60: IV. Midnight’s bell goes ting, ting, ting (mono)harpPeter Pears, Barry Tuckwell, Willie Anthony Waters, Osian Ellis, Denis Blyth, Roger Lord, Alexander Murray, Gervase de Peyer, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten2:28
1959Nocturne for Tenor, Seven Obligate Instruments & Strings, op. 60: V. But that night when on my bed I lay (mono)harpPeter Pears, Barry Tuckwell, Willie Anthony Waters, Osian Ellis, Denis Blyth, Roger Lord, Alexander Murray, Gervase de Peyer, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten3:03
1959Nocturne for Tenor, Seven Obligate Instruments & Strings, op. 60: VI. She sleeps on soft, last breaths (mono)harpPeter Pears, Barry Tuckwell, Willie Anthony Waters, Osian Ellis, Denis Blyth, Roger Lord, Alexander Murray, Gervase de Peyer, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten4:30
1959Nocturne for Tenor, Seven Obligate Instruments & Strings, op. 60: VII. What is more gentle than a wind in summer? (mono)harpPeter Pears, Barry Tuckwell, Willie Anthony Waters, Osian Ellis, Denis Blyth, Roger Lord, Alexander Murray, Gervase de Peyer, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten3:27
1959Nocturne for Tenor, Seven Obligate Instruments & Strings, op. 60: VIII. When most I wink, then do mine eyes best see (mono)harpPeter Pears, Barry Tuckwell, Willie Anthony Waters, Osian Ellis, Denis Blyth, Roger Lord, Alexander Murray, Gervase de Peyer, London Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Britten4:01
1961-05-15 – 1961-05-22Scottish Fantasy in E-flat major, op. 46: I. Introduction (Grave, Adagio cantabile)harpJascha Heifetz, New Symphony Orchestra of London, Sir Malcolm Sargent7:48
1961-05-15 – 1961-05-22Scottish Fantasy in E-flat major, op. 46: II. AllegroharpJascha Heifetz, New Symphony Orchestra of London, Sir Malcolm Sargent4:38
1961-05-15 – 1961-05-22Scottish Fantasy in E-flat major, op. 46: III. Andante sostenutoharpJascha Heifetz, New Symphony Orchestra of London, Sir Malcolm Sargent6:34
1961-05-15 – 1961-05-22Scottish Fantasy in E-flat major, op. 46: IV. Finale (Allegro guerriero)harpJascha Heifetz, New Symphony Orchestra of London, Sir Malcolm Sargent6:50
1961-10Introduction & AllegroharpMelos Ensemble, Osian Ellis10:32
1961-10Prélude, marine et chansons for flute, violin, viola, cello and harp: I. PréludeharpMelos Ensemble4:24
1961-10Prélude, marine et chansons for flute, violin, viola, cello and harp: II. MarineharpMelos Ensemble2:59
1961-10Prélude, marine et chansons for flute, violin, viola, cello and harp: III. ChansonharpMelos Ensemble4:39
1961-10Sérénade pour flûte, violon, alto, violoncelle et harpe, op. 30 : I. AllegroharpMelos Ensemble, Osian Ellis4:00
1961-10Sérénade pour flûte, violon, alto, violoncelle et harpe, op. 30 : II. AndanteharpMelos Ensemble, Osian Ellis7:57
1961-10Sérénade pour flûte, violon, alto, violoncelle et harpe, op. 30 : III. PrestoharpMelos Ensemble, Osian Ellis4:11
1961-10Sonata for Flute, Viola & Harp, L. 137: I. PastoraleharpMelos Ensemble, Osian Ellis6:01
1961-10Sonata for Flute, Viola & Harp, L. 137: II. InterludeharpMelos Ensemble, Osian Ellis5:06
1961-10Sonata for Flute, Viola & Harp, L. 137: III. FinaleharpMelos Ensemble, Osian Ellis4:25
1962-07-21The Carnival of the Animals: The Swan (for cello and harp)harpJacqueline du Pré, Osian Ellis2:54
1964-01Concerto in C, K. 299, for flute, harp and orchestra: I. AllegroharpHubert Barwahser, Osian Ellis, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis9:35
1964-01Concerto in C, K. 299, for flute, harp and orchestra: II. AndantinoharpHubert Barwahser, Osian Ellis, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis9:09
1964-01Concerto in C, K. 299, for flute, harp and orchestra: III. Rondeau. AllegroharpHubert Barwahser, Osian Ellis, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis9:28
1967-11-27Nocturne, op. 60: I On a Poet's Lips I SleptharpPeter Pears, Richard Adeney, James Blades, Osian Ellis, Martin Gatt, Peter Graeme, Ifor James, Thea King, English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten3:23
1967-11-27Nocturne, op. 60: II Below the Thunders of the Upper DeepharpPeter Pears, Richard Adeney, James Blades, Osian Ellis, Martin Gatt, Peter Graeme, Ifor James, Thea King, English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten3:29
1967-11-27Nocturne, op. 60: III Encinctur'd With a Twine of LeavesharpPeter Pears, Richard Adeney, James Blades, Osian Ellis, Martin Gatt, Peter Graeme, Ifor James, Thea King, English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten2:24
1967-11-27Nocturne, op. 60: IV Midnight's Bell Goes Ting, Ting, TingharpPeter Pears, Richard Adeney, James Blades, Osian Ellis, Martin Gatt, Peter Graeme, Ifor James, Thea King, English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten2:21
1967-11-27Nocturne, op. 60: V But That Night When on My Bed I LayharpPeter Pears, Richard Adeney, James Blades, Osian Ellis, Martin Gatt, Peter Graeme, Ifor James, Thea King, English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten3:14
1967-11-27Nocturne, op. 60: VI She Sleeps on Soft, Last BreathsharpPeter Pears, Richard Adeney, James Blades, Osian Ellis, Martin Gatt, Peter Graeme, Ifor James, Thea King, English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten4:00
1967-11-27Nocturne, op. 60: VII What Is More Gentle Than a Wind in Summer?harpPeter Pears, Richard Adeney, James Blades, Osian Ellis, Martin Gatt, Peter Graeme, Ifor James, Thea King, English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten3:32
1967-11-27Nocturne, op. 60: VIII When Most I Wink, Then Do Mine Eyes Best SeeharpPeter Pears, Richard Adeney, James Blades, Osian Ellis, Martin Gatt, Peter Graeme, Ifor James, Thea King, English Chamber Orchestra, Benjamin Britten4:11
1968Harp Concerto, op 74: 1. Allegro moderatoharpOsian Ellis, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge9:58
1968Harp Concerto, op 74: 2. Tema con varizioni: AndanteharpOsian Ellis, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge11:13
1968Harp Concerto, op 74: 3. Allegro giocosoharpOsian Ellis, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge4:41
1969-10-14 – 1969-10-17Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, BB 114: I. Andante tranquilloharpOsian Ellis, James Holland, Leslie Pearson, Eric Pritchard, Roger Smalley, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Neville Marriner8:06
1969-10-14 – 1969-10-17Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, BB 114: II. AllegroharpOsian Ellis, James Holland, Leslie Pearson, Eric Pritchard, Roger Smalley, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Neville Marriner7:16
1969-10-14 – 1969-10-17Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, BB 114: III. AdagioharpOsian Ellis, James Holland, Leslie Pearson, Eric Pritchard, Roger Smalley, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Neville Marriner8:34
1969-10-14 – 1969-10-17Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, BB 114: IV. Finale: Allegro moltoharpOsian Ellis, James Holland, Leslie Pearson, Eric Pritchard, Roger Smalley, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Neville Marriner7:17
1970-08Lucia Di Lammermoor: "Oh giusto cielo" - "Il dolce suono" (Lucia, Coro) / "Ardon gli incensi" (Lucia, Raimondo)harpBeverly Sills, Justino Díaz12:45
1970-08Lucia di Lammermoor: 1. Akt. „Noch ist er ferne“ – „Schweigende, dunkle Mitternacht“harp and soloPatricia Kern, Beverly Sills, Osian Ellis, London Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Schippers14:16
1970-08Lucia di Lammermoor: Atto I. Nº 3. Scena e cavatina "Ancor non giunse!" (Lucia, Alisa)harp and soloPatricia Kern, Beverly Sills, Osian Ellis, London Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Schippers4:58
1970-08Lucia di Lammermoor: Atto III. Nº 14. Scena ed aria "O giusto cielo!" – "Il dolce suono" (Lucia, Coro)harpJohn McCarthy, Ambrosian Singers, Beverly Sills, William Bennett, Osian Ellis, Bruno Hoffmann, London Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Schippers7:04
1970-08Lucia di Lammermoor: I Čin, Prizori 1, 2 , 3, 4harp and soloBeverly Sills, Piero Cappuccilli, Justino Díaz28:19
1972-06Concerto in C major for Flute, Harp and Orchestra, K. 299 (cadenzas: Osian Ellis): I. AllegroharpOsian Ellis, Claude Monteux, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner9:37
1972-06Concerto in C major for Flute, Harp and Orchestra, K. 299 (cadenzas: Osian Ellis): II. AndantinoharpOsian Ellis, Claude Monteux, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner8:26
1972-06Concerto in C major for Flute, Harp and Orchestra, K. 299 (cadenzas: Osian Ellis): III. RondoharpOsian Ellis, Claude Monteux, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner8:32
1972-07-06 – 1972-07-10A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: V. As dew in AprilleharpChoir of King’s College, Cambridge, Osian Ellis, Sir David Willcocks0:58
1972-07-06 – 1972-07-10A Ceremony of Carols: Interlude (Andante Pastorale)harpChoir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks3:34
1972-07-06 – 1972-07-10Ceremony of Carols: I. ProcessionharpChoir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks1:19
1972-07-06 – 1972-07-10Ceremony of Carols: II. Wolcum Yole!harpChoir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks1:23
1972-07-06 – 1972-07-10Ceremony of Carols: III. There is no RoseharpChoir of King’s College, Cambridge, Osian Ellis, Sir David Willcocks2:22
1972-07-06 – 1972-07-10Ceremony of Carols: IV. That Yonge ChildharpChoir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks1:52
1972-07-06 – 1972-07-10Ceremony of Carols: V. BalulalowharpChoir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks1:38
1972-07-06 – 1972-07-10Ceremony of Carols: VII. This Little BabeharpChoir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks1:25
1972-07-06 – 1972-07-10Ceremony of Carols: VIIII. In Freezing Winter NightharpChoir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks4:11
1972-07-06 – 1972-07-10Ceremony of Carols: X. Spring CarolharpChoir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks1:12
1972-07-06 – 1972-07-10Ceremony of Carols: XI. Deo GraciasharpChoir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks1:12
1972-07-06 – 1972-07-10Ceremony of Carols: XII. RecessionharpChoir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks1:20
1976-02A Birthday Hansel, op. 89harpPeter Pears, Osian Ellis16:22
1976-02Canticle V: The Death of Saint NarcissusharpPeter Pears, Osian Ellis7:20
1976-02Suite for harp, op. 83: I. OvertureharpOsian Ellis2:34
1976-02Suite for harp, op. 83: II. ToccataharpOsian Ellis1:19
1976-02Suite for harp, op. 83: III. NocturneharpOsian Ellis2:49
1976-02Suite for harp, op. 83: IV. FugueharpOsian Ellis1:02
1976-02Suite for harp, op. 83: V. HymnharpOsian Ellis4:32
1977-10-11Fantasy for Solo Harp, op. 117: I. LamentharpOsian Ellis2:30
1977-10-11Fantasy for Solo Harp, op. 117: II. MarchharpOsian Ellis1:29
1977-10-11Fantasy for Solo Harp, op. 117: III. NocturneharpOsian Ellis2:23
1977-10-11Fantasy for Solo Harp, op. 117: IV. ScherzoharpOsian Ellis1:40
1977-10-11Fantasy for Solo Harp, op. 117: V. FinaleharpOsian Ellis1:25
1978-05-21 – 1978-05-22Petite symphonie concertante for harp, harpsichord, piano and strings, op. 54: I. AdagioharpOsian Ellis, Simon Preston, Philip Ledger, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner2:57
1978-05-21 – 1978-05-22Petite symphonie concertante for harp, harpsichord, piano and strings, op. 54: II. Allegro con motoharpOsian Ellis, Simon Preston, Philip Ledger, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner10:46
1978-05-21 – 1978-05-22Petite symphonie concertante for harp, harpsichord, piano and strings, op. 54: III. AdagioharpOsian Ellis, Simon Preston, Philip Ledger, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner4:10
1978-05-21 – 1978-05-22Petite symphonie concertante for harp, harpsichord, piano and strings, op. 54: IV. Allegretto alla marciaharpOsian Ellis, Simon Preston, Philip Ledger, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner4:09
1984-12-04 – 1984-12-05Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda: 3rd GroupharpRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal College of Music Chamber Choir, Sir David Willcocks12:39
1984-12-04 – 1984-12-05Two Eastern PicturesharpRoyal College of Music Chamber Choir, Sir David Willcocks5:15
1985-08Jeanie With the Light Brown HairharpMarilyn Horne, Osian Ellis, English Chamber Orchestra, Carl Davis4:23
1989Gloriana, op. 53a (Symphonic Suite): Courtly Dance no. 1: MarchharpOsian Ellis, Kieron Moore, London Symphony Orchestra, Steuart Bedford0:52
1989Gloriana, op. 53a (Symphonic Suite): Courtly Dance no. 2: CorantoharpOsian Ellis, Kieron Moore, London Symphony Orchestra, Steuart Bedford1:22
1989Gloriana, op. 53a (Symphonic Suite): Courtly Dance no. 3: PavaneharpOsian Ellis, Kieron Moore, London Symphony Orchestra, Steuart Bedford2:45
1989Gloriana, op. 53a (Symphonic Suite): Courtly Dance no. 4: Morris DanceharpOsian Ellis, Kieron Moore, London Symphony Orchestra, Steuart Bedford1:05
1989Gloriana, op. 53a (Symphonic Suite): Courtly Dance no. 5: GalliardharpOsian Ellis, Kieron Moore, London Symphony Orchestra, Steuart Bedford2:00
1989Gloriana, op. 53a (Symphonic Suite): Courtly Dance no. 6: LavoltaharpOsian Ellis, Kieron Moore, London Symphony Orchestra, Steuart Bedford1:25
1989Gloriana, op. 53a (Symphonic Suite): Courtly Dance no. 7: MarchharpOsian Ellis, Kieron Moore, London Symphony Orchestra, Steuart Bedford0:57
1989Gloriana, op. 53a (Symphonic Suite): Gloriana MorituraharpOsian Ellis, Kieron Moore, London Symphony Orchestra, Steuart Bedford6:51
1989Gloriana, op. 53a (Symphonic Suite): The Lute SongharpOsian Ellis, Kieron Moore, London Symphony Orchestra, Steuart Bedford5:13
1989Gloriana, op. 53a (Symphonic Suite): The TournamentharpOsian Ellis, Kieron Moore, London Symphony Orchestra, Steuart Bedford4:36
1996-03-19 – 1996-03-24Canticle V, op. 89 "The Death of St Narcissus"harpPhilip Langridge, Osian Ellis7:29
1998-06-18 – 1998-06-25Danny BoyharpTerry Edwards, London Voices, Liam O’Flynn, Osian Ellis, Nigel Kennedy, English Chamber Orchestra, Paul Barritt4:14
1998-06-18 – 1998-06-25Thais: MeditationharpNigel Kennedy, English Chamber Orchestra6:37
1998-06-18 – 1998-06-25Urge for GoingharpNigel Kennedy, English Chamber Orchestra4:10
"Lyra Angelica", Concerto for Harp and String Orchestra: 1st Movement: AdagioharpOsian Ellis, London Philharmonic Orchestra, William Alwyn8:25
"Lyra Angelica", Concerto for Harp and String Orchestra: 2nd Movement: Adagio ma non troppoharpOsian Ellis, London Philharmonic Orchestra, William Alwyn7:22
"Lyra Angelica", Concerto for Harp and String Orchestra: 3rd Movement: ModeratoharpOsian Ellis, London Philharmonic Orchestra, William Alwyn9:15
"Lyra Angelica", Concerto for Harp and String Orchestra: 4th Movement: Allegro jubiloso - Andante con motoharpOsian Ellis, London Philharmonic Orchestra, William Alwyn6:27
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performed
Song of the GypsyOsian Ellis1:36
Song of the MillerOsian Ellis1:05
The Birds Are Free From SorrowOsian Ellis1:31
instruments
1970-08Lucia di Lammermoor (1970 London Recording)harpGaetano Donizetti; Beverly Sills, Carlo Bergonzi, Piero Cappuccilli, Justino Díaz, London Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Schippers
In dulci jubilo: Music for Advent & ChristmasharpLondon Oriana Choir, Leon Lovett, Osian Ellis
dedicated works
Between
lyrics
Eight Folk Song Arrangements, for High Voice and Harp: 6. Dafydd y Garreg Wenadditional