Atlanta Symphony loses bass player to cancer, aged 54

Atlanta Symphony loses bass player to cancer, aged 54

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norman lebrecht

February 27, 2014

Douglas Sommer, an Atlanta player for 25 years, has died. Tribute here. Our sympathies to his family, colleagues and community.

Douglas Sommer

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  • Cztph says:
    February 28, 2014 at 2:05 am

    Doug was truly a great guy. When I saw him he was always upbeat, positive and wanting to be present with you. He emanated joy. I was always touched by his presence. I grieve with his family and can only imagine how much they will miss him.

    I will miss him too

    So to Doug…..

    And to Ralph….

    Play on

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  • erik dyke says:
    February 28, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    We played together in Charleston and Spoleto in the early 1980s. He played beautifully and was a pleasure to know. I’m sorry to hear of his passing and send best wishes to his family and friends. Erik D.

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  • Ed Castilano says:
    March 12, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    After playing with Doug at the Spoleto Festival thirty+ years ago, I had several great conversations with him at the 2013 ISB convention and Doug was just as friendly and fun as I remembered him, as if it were yesterday. Let’s all not wait to reconnect with our good friends from the past!

    Goodbye to a fine and brave man.

    My condolences to Doug’s family and friends.

    —Ed Castilano

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