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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Entry from the Robert Farnon Society's Legends of Light Music pages with biography, instrumental abilities, influences and effects, and posterity.
Filmography at IMDb lists television shows and movies using his compositions.
Entry from the Robert Farnon Society's Legends of Light Music pages with biography, instrumental abilities, influences and effects, and posterity.
Filmography at IMDb lists television shows and movies using his compositions.
