Person Open DS/UK/15117 Thomas; Mansel Treharne (1909-1986); OBE; Welsh composer, conductor Thomas Mansel Treharne 1909-1986 Welsh composer, conductor Male

Mansel Treharne Thomas OBE (12 June 1909 – 8 January 1986) was a Welsh composer and conductor, who worked mainly in South Wales. He was one of the most influential musicians of his generation, known as a composer, conductor and adjudicator. He was for many years employed by the BBC and promoted the careers of many composers and performers. He himself wrote vocal, choral (mixed, female, children’s and male voices), instrumental (solo and chamber), band and orchestral music, specialising in setting songs and poetry. Many of his orchestral and chamber music pieces are based on Welsh folk songs and dances. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 4/14/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 67c1044a-b479-41f7-a40b-6f63f6bd0b31