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Tom Bryant (1882–1946) was a Welsh harpist. He was born in Efail Isaf, nr. Pontypridd, Glamorganshire. He was given lessons on the harp by his uncle, and entered Eisteddfodau competitions from a young age, and often won prizes. He won the first prize at the National Eisteddfod between 1891 and 1896.
BRYANT, TOM (1882 - 1946), harpist Born 22 July, 1882, at the Carpenter's Arms, Efailisaf, near Pontypridd, Glamorganshire John Bryant, his uncle, taught him to play the harp. He began to compete at eisteddfodau at a young age, winning many prizes. He took the first prize at the National Eisteddfod from 1891 to 1896.
22 July 1881 – 13 January 1946. Roll No. 1221. Tom Bryant, the son of William Bryant was born on 22 July 1882 at the Carpenter's Arms, Efail Isaf. It was Tom's good fortune that his uncle John a famous harpist also resided in the property. Consequently, it would have been from a very early age that Tom started his musical education at his ...
Mar 22, 2016 · John Bryant (Tom Bryant's uncle) playing the harp in 1880. The most famous member of the family was Derek‘s grandfather Tom Bryant, who was born at the pub in 1882 and received international ...
To John Bryant, the harp was a sacred instrument and he was a very strict teacher. He took his nephew Tom in hand at an early age. His lessons were given in the Long-Room of the Inn. Often, as a boy, Tom grew weary of his difficult exercises.
Tommy Bryant (1930–1982), American jazz double-bassist Tom Bryant (harpist) (1882–1946), Welsh harpist Tom Bryant (Politician) , D.C.'s shadow U.S. representative January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2001
Isaf was the world centre of everything connected with harp-playing. The reason for this was the esteem in which Tom Bryant, landlord of the Carpenter's Arms was held by local people during our time. I have no doubt that Tom was a competent and popular publican, but it was for his virtuoso performances on
