Osian Ellis, harpist known for his association with Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears – obituary
Osian Ellis, harpist known for his association with Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears – obituary Britten wrote several works for him and he later became the regular accompanist for Pears, rethinking piano accompaniments for the harp Osian Ellis Osian Ellis, who has died aged 92, was a dynamic Welsh harpist best known for his association with Benjamin Britten, who wrote several works either for Ellis or featuring his instrument. After Britten’s heart surgery in 1973 Ellis became the regular accompanist for Britten’s partner, the tenor Peter Pears, rethinking the composer’s original pia...
Source: telegraph.co.uk