Sad death of a BBC Young Musician

The death has been made known of Adam Boeker, a contestant in BBC Young Musician 2012. He was 27 years old.

A Canadian student at Chetham’s School of Music, Adam appeared destined for great things.

His father posted: ‘Adam Boeker passed away yesterday. Adam was a wonderful, comedic young man and a gifted pianist who struggled to manage the talents God gave him. Through his antics and music, he touched many people, and we want to thank all those who supported him along the way. Adam lived at home this last year and we shared wonderful times. He was well loved and fed, and caring for us both. We miss you fiercely Adam and hope you find peace. Our love is eternal.’

Pianist Murray McLachlan writes: ‘A colossal talent, a tremendous natural artist. Dear Adam. RIP. Memories of so many wonderful performances. Finalist in BBC Young Musician. Winner of Chetham’s concerto competition with Prokofiev third concerto. Scriabin fifth sonata. Liszt sonata. Prokofiev sonatas 2 and 4. So creatively charged. Such a warm hearted personality and such a brilliant mind as well as amazing fingers. The best kindest and most sensitive supportive parents. It’s too unfair.’