Osian Ellis
Osian Gwynn Ellis (8 February 1928 – 5 January 2021) 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 professor of harp 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 was often first to perform and record Britten's works.
Genre: classical
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Top Tracks
- A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: IV. That Younge Child
- A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: VIII. In Freezing Winter Night
- Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux, R 125: XIII. Le cygne (Arr. for Cello and Harp)
- Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux: XIII. Le cygne
- Concerto for Flute, Harp, and Orchestra in C, K.299: 2. Andantino
- Saint-Saëns: Le Carnaval des animaux: XIII. Le Cygne
- Le Carnaval des Animaux, R. 125: XIII. Le Cygne (The Swan)
- Otče Náš, JW 4/29 "The Lord's Prayer"
- Concerto for Flute, Harp, and Orchestra in C, K.299: 1. Allegro
- Vaughan Williams / Arr. Forbes: Fantasia on Greensleeves
- Le Carnaval des Animaux, R. 125 'Carnival of the Animals': XIII. Le Cygne (The Swan)
- Concerto for Flute, Harp, and Orchestra in C, K.299: 3. Rondo (Allegro)
- Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux, R 125: XIII. Le cygne (Arr. for Cello and Harp)
- A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: III. There is no rose
- A Ceremony of Carols Op. 28: II: Wolcum Yole!
- Sérénade for Flute, String Trio and Harp, Op. 30
- A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: III. There Is No Rose (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)
- A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: IVb. Balulalow (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)
- A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: III. There Is No Rose (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)
- A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: IVb. Balulalow (Arr. Sir David Willcocks)
Albums (45)
- "Le cygne / The Swan" - Sicilienne, Élégie & Other Cello Favourites (2025-04-15)
- The Choral Tradition - Bach, Handel, Mozart, Purcell... (2025-04-06)
- Merry Christmas with the Choir of King's College (2024-12-26)
- Carols from King’s College, Cambridge (2024-12-25)
- Christmas Classics 2024 (2024-12-25)
- A Classical Journey with Debussy (2024-12-06)
- Joy of the Cello (2022-06-03)
- The 50 Greatest Christmas Carols (2021-11-28)
- Debussy (2020-02-29)
- Christmas Carols (2018-11-22)
- Boys Choir - Christmas Carols (2018-11-09)
- English Christmas Carols (2018-11-09)
- Klassische Weihnachtsmusik (2018-11-09)
- Crefft Unigryw Osian Ellis/The Unique Art of Osian Ellis (2018-04-01)
- 55 Ice Skating Classics (2018-03-19)
- The Heart of the Cello (2017-10-13)
- 55 Relaxing Classical Hits (2017-05-23)
- Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 and Scottish Fantasy & Vieuxtemps Violin Concerto No. 5 (2016-08-30)
- Handel: Lute and Harp Concerto in B-flat major, Etc. (2013-07-07)
- French Music for Harp & Ensemble (2013-05-07)
- 100 Best Chamber Music (2012-10-29)
- The Best Classical Album in the World...Ever! (2012-06-16)
- The Sound of Jacqueline Du Pré (2012-05-07)
- Choirboys From Heaven (2010-10-08)
- Martin: Orchestral, Choral & Vocal Works. (2009-02-20)
- Pure Classical (2008-06-16)
- The Very Best of Jacqueline du Pré (2005-05-09)
- Fête de Ballet (2001-01-01)
- Elgar: Nursery Suite; Serenade for Strings; Dream Children; Sospiri; Elegy (1970-01-01)
- Classic Kennedy (1999-10-04)
- Harp Concertos (1997-01-01)
- Britten: A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28 & Saint Nicolas, Op. 42 (1995-01-02)
- Delius Cello Concerto, etc (1970-01-01)
- Mozart: The Works for Flute (1994-01-01)
- Mozart: Flute & Harp Concerto K.299; Sinfonia concertante K.297b (1993-01-01)
- Clymau Cytgerdd / Diversions (1970-01-01)
- Debussy / Franck / Ravel: Sonata for Flute, Viola & Harp / Sonata for Violin & Piano etc. (1988-01-01)
- Mozart: Clarinet Concerto; Concerto for Flute and Harp (1985-01-01)
- Mi Disco de Oro (Remasterizado) (1970-01-01)
- Live in Concert - Osian Ellis and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (1970-01-01)
- 19th and 20th-Century Harp Music (1969-04-20)
- 17th & 18th-Century Harp Music (1969-01-01)
- Songs With Harp (1970-01-01)
- Handel: Concerto grosso, HWV 318 & Concertos pour harpe, HWV 293 - 294 (Mono Version) (1960-01-01)
- Handel: Jephtha; Rodrigo; Concertos for Lute and Harp (1959-01-01)
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