Annie Fortescue Harrison
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Annie Fortescue Harrison (1850 or 1851- February 12 1944) was an English
composer
of song
s and piano
pieces.
In 1877 she married and became known as Lady Arthur Hill.
Two of her piano instrumentals are:
Two of her operettas are:
Her most popular song was In the Gloaming (1877), with lyrics by Meta Orred
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
of song
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
s and piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
pieces.
In 1877 she married and became known as Lady Arthur Hill.
Two of her piano instrumentals are:
- The Elfin Waltzes
- Our Favourite Galop
Two of her operettas are:
- The Ferry Girl
- The Lost Husband
Her most popular song was In the Gloaming (1877), with lyrics by Meta Orred
Meta Orred
Meta Caroline Orred was an author and poet. She lived most of her life in England, where she produced her literature and poetry.Some of her works include:*Poems...
.