Ellen Riley Wright facts for kids

Ellen Riley Wright

Ellen Riley Wright (born December 24, 1859 – died August 3, 1904) was a talented English composer. She wrote music for many popular songs during her time.

About Ellen Riley Wright

Ellen Riley was born in London, the daughter of an American engineer named George Riley. She later married a lawyer.

Ellen started composing music without any formal lessons. She published her first songs in 1891. People really liked her music! Because of this success, she decided to learn more. She studied harmony with Henry Gadsby and learned how to arrange music for orchestras with Francis William Davenport. This helped her become an even better composer.

Her Music and Songs

Ellen Riley Wright wrote many beautiful songs. Here are some of her well-known compositions:

• "Lovesight" (with words by Dante Gabriel Rossetti)
• "Morgens send' ich dir die Veilchen" (with words by Heinrich Heine)
• "Violets" (with words by Julian Fane, based on Heinrich Heine)
• "She Walks in Beauty"
• "Queen of My Days"
• "Had I but Known"
• "Love's Entreaty"
• "The Dawn of Life," which included music for an orchestra