Indiana U laments violin professor
RIPThe death has been reported of Kevork Mardirossian, professor of violin at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music since 2008.
His husband Lee Phillips writes:
Dear friends, loves, I write to share what many have already heard… with heaviest heart, trembling hands, a heart that’s impossible to calm, I mention that my beautiful, beloved boy, Kevork Mardirossian, seen in a dream and gifted to me for almost 40 years in this world by the universe, has passed June 11, some time mid afternoon. My Kevuchka had struggled since December with physical and mental health issues, failed by the mental health system, and finally his beautiful, now thin ( perfect!) little body and sensitive, powerful mind could take no more. I was with him, supporting his cool body and head with adrenaline and love, tasted his sweet mouth one last time trying to breathe life back into him…I was so fortunate to be free to be with him these months of struggle, and calm, and domestic loving moments, and many many many doc appointments … I told him, Baby, we always get through everything together, all this is no different! He was concerned that I was exhausted, typically selfless, but I would not change a moment, except for going up for my daily covid nap and not being with him at the terrible moment when he departed…
Heartbreaking. My condolences to his partner, friends, and loved ones.
Oh how sad. I played for him in a masterclass many years ago. Rest well.
I have not only had the pleasure of hearing him in recital, but also to have met so many people who have come to the United States to study and forge careers. Everyone spoke so highly of him and his artistry, profound generosity, and kindness.
I did not know him, but was clearly very cherished by these touching words spoken about him. <3 One can only wish to be as loved as his partner clearly loved him. I will look into listening to recordings that exist of his playing. Rest in peace.
Dear @slippeddisk Thank you so much for including this article. Lee Phillips was Kevork’s husband. Please correct this
One is well advised not to becloud occasions for mourning the dead with the airing of personal grievances.
Thank you for this…My Kevork gave so much, and it’s nice that you gave him something back with this sensitive, kind article…