A New York poet and violinist has died
mainFriends are mourning the passing of Kate Light, a published poet, Hunter College teacher and a violinist in the New York City Opera orchestra. Kate, who was in her 50s, endured a struggle with breast cancer.
Among other works, she wrote librettos for two operas and a stage musical.
A lovely and sweet human being. So sorry to hear this.
A wonderful creative force, a gentle soul, and the most generous colleague imaginable. We will miss her very much.
I am so sad. I miss you, Kate!
My heart is broken.Kate was a most wonderful loving ,talented, human.
We will miss you dear Kate. Mary Jack Light Wald and Al Wald
Kate was special in so many ways . As long as we are alive,Kate will be too.
Bernice Lazere
Beautiful person. Very rare.
May you rest in peace dear Kate. You are an angel and now you are flying with them. Will miss you
My dearest Kate, I had no idea you were sick. I wish I could have been there for you.After all of our years as stand partners I have so many wonderful memories of this incredible “Rennaissance” woman,who despite her petite stature did everything with strength and courage. Your writing made me love poetry again.It was the first poetry I read to my daughter who now is a writer. When she was born ,you gave her a little stuffed bunny. She has carried it with her for 20 years and I always think of you. You touched more lives then you could ever know, Kate. I was so lucky to be one of them.
This is such a terrible loss. Heartbroken.
Hunter College misses you, Kate. You were such an inspiration. I will never forget you.
She was one of the best and kindest professors I had in college. I never did great in literature classes and only took her class as an elective to get the required credits for that semester. I thought I wouldn’t like it. But I was so wrong. We wrote short stories and poems almost every week and it was a fun and enjoyable experience. I still have those works to this day and am glad I enjoyed something outside my typical interests. Rest in Peace Professor Light.