Daniel Jones (composer)
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Daniel Jones (December 7, 1912 – April 23, 1993) was a Welsh composer of classical music.
Jones was born in Pembroke, Wales. He studied at the University of Wales and the Royal Academy of Music and was awarded the Mendelssohn Travelling Scholarship, which allowed him to study abroad.
He was a friend of Dylan Thomas from childhood, and wrote music for a radio production of his Under Milk Wood. Jones' fourth symphony is dedicated to Thomas' memory, and he also wrote a biography of the poet, My Friend Dylan Thomas.
Jones wrote twelve numbered symphonies in all, plus a later Symphony in Memory of John Fussell. Among his other works are chamber music, including several string quartets and a sonata for three timpani, orchestral and choral works, and several operas.
Jones was made an OBE in 1968. He died in Swansea.
[edit] Major works
- Sonata for Three Non-Chromatic Kettledrums
- Symphony no 4 (1954)
- String Quartet 1957
- The Country beyond the Stars (cantata) (1958)
- Orestes (opera) (1967)
- String Trio (1970)
- Symphony No. 9 (1974)
- Dance Fantasy (1976)
- Symphony No. 10 (1981)
- Symphony No. 12 (1985)
- Cello Concerto (1986)
- String Quartet 1993
