This enchanting lullaby has a Welsh origin. It was
written by Edward Jones around 1784. Mr. Jones was an
exceptional harp player. He moved from Wales to London
in the 1770's where he taught and performed harp music.
His talent soon had him tutoring wealthy families and
he ultimately moved into the St. James Palace as the
official harpist for the Prince of Wales.
The original Welsh title of the lullaby was "Ar Hyd y
Nos." It is sung to a tune recorded in the Musical and
Poetical Relics of the...(+)
This enchanting lullaby has a Welsh origin. It was
written by Edward Jones around 1784. Mr. Jones was an
exceptional harp player. He moved from Wales to London
in the 1770's where he taught and performed harp music.
His talent soon had him tutoring wealthy families and
he ultimately moved into the St. James Palace as the
official harpist for the Prince of Wales.
The original Welsh title of the lullaby was "Ar Hyd y
Nos." It is sung to a tune recorded in the Musical and
Poetical Relics of the Welsh Bards by Edward Jones.