Geoffrey Gwyther

Geoffrey Matheson Gwyther (8 October 1892 – 27 July 1944) was an English singer, actor, songwriter, and composer. Gwyther was educated at Gresham’s School, Holt, where he was taught by Geoffrey Shaw and took delight in the music of Henry Purcell. This was later performed at Gwyther’s old school, under the direction of Shaw, and was well received. at Gresham’s. In March 1915, he was confirmed in that rank. By 1916, he had been promoted to lieutenant, and from April to June of that year had a temporary appointment as an instructor. In 1917, he was still serving with his regiment in France, now with the rank of Captain, but on 9 May 1917 was transferred to the retired list, due to ill health. On returning to civilian life, and in the years after the war, Gwyther became a successful singer and songwriter, Gwyther died on 27 June 1944 at the Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, following a heart attack. His obituary in The New York Times noted that he had been wounded in the First World War. Notes External links *Works by Geoffrey Gwyther, BBC Proms *Geoffrey Gwyther, IMDb