I was very sorry to see that Mr Melody, Reg Leopold, has died aged 95 (February 28).

It was a treat to listen to those fine BBC programmes such as Palm Court, In The Sentimental Mood and Grand Hotel in which Reg played a prominent role as violinist and conductor.

He worked alongside many of the top singing artists, who included George Formby, Gracie Fields, Ronnie Ronalde and the late and much lamented Matt Monro, whom I was privileged to meet a number of times.

I am sure Maestro Leopold will be greatly missed in the world of music.

-John Ovenden, Hawkhurst Road, Brighton