US music director gently dies
RIPSharon Zimmermann, Gerhardt’s wife, has shared this message with his friends.
The day before yesterday Gerhardt put on the march from the first movement of Shostakovich 7. He held my hand and we did a rolling march out of the hospital to the transport to hospice. Holding hands as we did through tough times he looked at me and said” I couldn’t have planned a better exit if I tried.” Gerhardt passed this morning, June 10, 2023 @10:38.
-Sharon
Gone gently into that food night.
Food night?
Indeed! Unfortunately many readers won’t understand this comment because NL will have corrected that typo by now. But there are some occasions, such as this, where it’s even more important than usual to proof-read before posting, to avoid giving offence.
https://youtu.be/qmvZ9mjs2Ik
Nothing like autocorrect to ruin a touching tribute
Grace and acceptance. Vale Gerhardt.
A Maestro who led by example in every aspect of his life. RIP