Alicia Adélaide Needham
Alicia Adélaide Needham (31 October 1864 (or 1875) – 24 December 1945) was an Irish composer of songs and ballads. She was born in Ireland, studied at the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music, and wrote songs and ballads[1] in an Irish traditional style. She collaborated with songwriter Francis Fahy, among others. About two hundred of her songs exist and some have been issued on recordings. She died in London in 1945.[2][3]
Works
Selected works include:
- "Maureen"
- "The Irish Reel"
- "Lonesome"
- "The Maid of Garryowen"
- "Husheen"
- "How Dear to Me the Hour"
- "Songs of Our Land"
References
- ^ Brewster, Scott (1999). Ireland in proximity: history, gender, space.
- ^ Klein, Axel (2001). Irish classical recordings: a discography of Irish art music. ISBN 0-313-31742-9.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help);|format=requires|url=(help) - ^ Art world: Volume 3. 1917. Retrieved 11 November 2010.
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