1884
May Brahe, Australian composer (died 1956)
May Brahe, Australian composer (died 1956)
May Brahe, Australian composer (died 1956)
May Brahe
Australian composer
- Born
- 1884
Mary Hannah (May) Brahe was an Australian composer, best known for her songs and ballads. Her most famous song by far is "Bless This House", recorded by John McCormack, Beniamino Gigli, Lesley Garrett and Bryn Terfel. According to Move.com.au: "She was the only Australian woman composer to win local an international recognition before World War II," having "290 of her 500 songs published. Of these, 248 were written under her own name, the remainder under aliases.