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Sidney Torch (1908-1990) was the child of Russian parents in London. His father shortened the family name from Torchinsky. He began as a pianist whose first professional engagement was accompanying violinist Albert Sandler. Torch then played in theatre orchestras before becoming a theatre organist. After the Second World War, Torch began a new career as composer, arranger, and conductor.
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Sidney Torch
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Filmography at IMDb lists television shows and movies using his compositions.
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Sidney Torch
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Entry from the Robert Farnon Society's Legends of Light Music pages with biography, instrumental abilities, influences and effects, and posterity.
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Sydney Torch (1908 - 1990)
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Karadar dictionary entry with life and major claims to fame.
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