Sunday 19th October 2025
at The Lancaster Hall Hotel,
35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL
Doors open: 1.30pm, Programme: 2pm - 6pm
Celebrating the harmonica virtuoso Tommy Reilly’s life with a live performance by Shima Kobayashi as she shares her experience of being his last pupil. Focusing on the compositions of Tommy and composers who worked with him, such as Robert Farnon.
Featuring recordings of lessons with him and an in-depth talk by Roger Trobridge about the harmonica scene during the 1930-1960s using his extensive archive collections.
The Presentation also includes a recorded contribution from harmonica virtuoso Sigmund Groven.
Admission fee: £16 includes refreshments during the first interval
A selection of CDs and Books will be available for sale
Nearest stations: Paddington (main line),
Paddington and Lancaster Gate (Underground)
On-street parking nearby and very limited spaces in
the hotel car park @ £10 per vehicle
See map above
Further details from Tony Clayden
email: tony@londonlightmusic.org.uk
telephone: 020 8449 5559
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