May Brahe
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Mary Hannah (May) Brahe (née Dickson) (6 November 1884 – 14 August 1956) 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,[1] Lesley Garrett and Bryn Terfel.[2] 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.[3] Of these, 248 were written under her own name,[4] the remainder under aliases.