Edith Harrhy
Edith Harrhy composed under a number of pseudonyms, and although renowned in her lifetime, was not recognised accordingly in historic records.
Born in London, Edith Harrhy married an Australian in 1919, and settled in Melbourne. Her recitals were enormously popular, as she would play, sing, and then end up telling anecdotes. She composed under a number of pseudonyms, and although renowned in her lifetime, was not recognised accordingly in historic records.
Compositions by Edith Harrhy appear on
Repose
Beautiful lullabies and cradle songs by Australian composers from 1890–1999. Soprano Linda Thompson and pianist Deviani Segal present world premiere recordings drawn from a century of Australian cradle song.
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