in Wales - early 20th Century
from Training for funerals, page 8:
The first time I heard singing at a Welsh funeral I was greatly impressed. The people sang as they walked in the irregular procession. It did not seem to matter what part of the hymn the people were singing, it all harmonized. It is stated in one of the newspapers that next summer a singing festival is to be held in a central place when hymns suitable for funeral services are to be sung under the conductor-ship of a leading Welsh musician. Just think of it. One funeral hymn after another for two or three hours! The enjoyment will be intense. If I might … more >>
Training for funerals. In The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard, volume 42 (Aberystwyth, 10 January, 1902), p. 8. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1446736371716 accessed: 13 December, 2024
Listening to
hide composersFuneral hymn |
Experience Information
Date/Time | early 20th Century |
Medium | live |
Listening Environment | in the company of others, outdoors, in public |