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Ruby Reynolds-Lewis

1881 – 1964

Australian composer

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Lived 1881 – 1964 (aged 83). Ruby Reynolds-Lewis was an Australian composer and pianist.

Ruby Reynolds-Lewis (13 November 1881 – 13 December 1964) was an Australian composer. Her work "Foxhunt" was entered in the music event in the art competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics. She was the only Australian artist to compete in the Olympic arts competitions held from 1912 to 1948.

Reynolds-Lewis dedicated her 1919 composition "Cradle Song" to artist and musician George Hyde Pownall. Although named a "song", it was described as a piano solo and no words were published.

She was a member of the Austral Salon during the 1930s.

Personal life Born in South Yarra, Victoria, Australia, on 13 November 1881, In November 1901, she married Thomas Griffith Lewis at St Luke's, South Melbourne. Her husband died in 1920, leaving her to provide for their four children, Hilary, Tom, and twins Valmai and Valerie.

Selected compositions "The Voice" "Cradle Song", 1919 "Retrospection" "Playing the Game", 1923 "Foxhunt", 1924 "Wattle Gold", 1930 "Honey Babe", 1956

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Ruby Reynolds Lewis, Ruby Mary Reynolds-LewisRuby Mary Reynolds Lewis

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ruby Reynolds-Lewis?

Australian composer (1881-1964)

When was Ruby Reynolds-Lewis born?

Ruby Reynolds-Lewis was born on 13 November 1881 in South Yarra.

When did Ruby Reynolds-Lewis die?

Ruby Reynolds-Lewis died on 13 December 1964 in Ferntree Gully, Victoria.

What was Ruby Reynolds-Lewis's occupation?

Ruby Reynolds-Lewis was a composer and pianist.

What nationality was Ruby Reynolds-Lewis?

Ruby Reynolds-Lewis was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ruby Reynolds-Lewis

· Wikidata: Q97621581

· DBpedia: Ruby Reynolds-Lewis

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