In memoriam Kurt-Hans Goedicke Kurt-Hans Goedicke passed away on August, 22. After graduating at the Universitat der Kunste in Berlin, he joined the RTÉ Symphony Orchestra for a brief period of time. Since 1964 until his retirement in 2000, he was the timpanist for the London Symphony Orchestra. He was, also, the Head of… Continue reading In memoriam Kurt-Hans Goedicke
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In memoriam Emma Maleras
In memoriam Emma Maleras. Today, aged 97, Emma Maleras has passed away. She may be unfamiliar for many people but, for those of us who care about castanets, she is a milestone. Emma Maleras at Teatro Romea (1975). Author unknown. Emma Maleras created a method that approached castanets like any other instrument: with respect and… Continue reading In memoriam Emma Maleras
In memoriam David Searcy
In memoriam David Searcy. Sadly, I am writing again mourning a loss. David Searcy has passed away on August, 2nd. David was timpanist for the orchestra of Teatro alla Scala in Milan (before that, he played for the Bergen Philharmonic), a magnificent musician, and an excellent person. He was also a faculty member at the Royal… Continue reading In memoriam David Searcy