Welcome! The photo shows me playing my current Wright-Lyre, an amazing instrument with a chromatic range of over four octaves. Above right a slightly younger me plays the unique Biffin-Lyre. For a brief history of the modern lyre see "A new instrument begins its journey" at Gartner-Lyres. Remember to check out my 2013 programme regularly for new bookings. My 2012 CD "Serendipity" is selling well. Have a look on the CD page.

Also produced in 2012: "Gentillesses" - a CD of my compositions for lyre and recorders...


Here's a brief YouTube video of me playing my Prelude in C in Japan in August 2011.

Contact me at john_lyre@yahoo.co.uk or look me up on
For matters concerning the website contact fransinclair@johnlyre.co.uk

Promotional photos, biographical information and posters for organisers can be downloaded here.