Very sad news. Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) passed away yesterday.
He did so much for music. We saw him a number of times on the podium. He will be missed.
Thank you, Maestro.
I just learned of the death of John Nelson. We worked with him several times here in San Jose. May he rest in peace.
(sadly just a snippet)
I just learned of the passing of Sir Andrew Davis. He died yesterday.
The Guardian
BBC
Chicago Sun Times
… and of course there are more articles out there.
I just read that Humbert Lucarelli has died. Here is an interview.
From his Facebook page:
“It is with the deepest sadness that we report that the Maestro, Bert Lucarelli, passed peacefully at home on August 10th. Details are still being worked out for a celebration of life.”
**Update: I’m sorry I hadn’t seen the information about the event until after the fact — it was yesterday. I’ve been busy getting over jet lag and it’s taking some time. (We were gone for 9 1/2 weeks.)
I just received news that Henry Mollicone has died. Such sad news. I worked with Henry when he conducted musicals in San Jose (I think at that point the group was called American Musical Theater of San Jose but I’m not positive). I also had to joy of hearing his wonderful compositions, both with Opera San Jose and with San Jose Chamber Orchestra. I read that he was in the process of writing a new opera, and I do hope it will be completed.
And here is a documentary on his opera “The Face on the Barroom Floor”
I was so sorry to read of Radu Lupu’s death. He had withdrawn from performing in 2019, and I read now that he had some serious health issues, but what a loss to the music world.
He played with San Jose Symphony a few times (the first while I was there was when I joined the orchestra in the 1975-76 season, and he played Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1). SUCH a fine, fine musician. Not showy. He just oozed music. He also played with Midsummer Mozart at least once.
I’m in shock, as I didn’t even know she was ill, but I just read this, from Delmar Williams, on a Facebook group:
Her performance of Rite of Spring begins at 1h 9m. She speaks at 21m10s briefly @ 2m HERE.
Julie Giacobassi, English horn San Francisco Symphony from 1981 to 2006 and Honorary Member IDRS, has died after a long illness. Our most sincere condolences to her husband, Zach, relatives including her sister-in-law Beth Giacobassi, bassoon/contrabassoon Milwaukee Symphony and members of the San Francisco Symphony. I’ll you know if I see an obituary.
Update: I have since read that she suffered from ALS.
Such a huge loss. He was an amazing musician, and any time he came here was a true delight as well.
