Osian Ellis

Welsh harpist

Osian Gwynn Ellis CBE (8 February 1928 – 5 January 2021) was a Welsh harpist, composer and teacher.He was principal harpist of the London Symphony Orchestra, a founding member of the Melos Ensemble, and a harp teacher at the Royal Academy of Music.

Many composers wrote music for him.From 1959 onwards, Ellis had a close professional partnership with Benjamin Britten that lasted to the latter's death.

He often first performed and recorded Britten's works.