Grace Mary Williams (February 19, 1906 - February 10, 1977) was a Welsh composer. February 19 is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1906 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... February 10 is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1977 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1977 calendar). ... National motto: Cymru am byth (Welsh: Wales for ever) Waless location within the UK Official languages English(100%), Welsh(20. ...

Born in Barry, Glamorgan, she was educated at Barry County School, and won a scholarship to Cardiff University, then went on to the Royal College of Music, where she was taught by Ralph Vaughan Williams. During the Second World War, the students were evacuated to Grantham in Lincolnshire, where Grace composed some of her earliest works, including the Sinfonia Concertante and her first symphony. Having taught in London, she returned to Wales, where she worked for the BBC. One of her most popular works was her 'Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes. She also wrote an opera, The Parlour. Barry (Welsh: Y Barri) is a town in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. ... Cardiff University (Welsh: Prifysgol Caerdydd) is a university in Cardiff. ... The Royal College of Music from Prince Consort Road, London The front facade of the RCM The Royal College of Music is a prestigious music school located in Kensington, London. ... Ralph Vaughan Williams (October 12, 1872 – August 26, 1958) was an influential British composer. ... Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... Location within the British Isles. ... A symphony is an extended piece of music usually for orchestra and comprising several movements. ... London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ... The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) was formed in 1927 by means of a royal charter from the Crown. ...