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Author: CPW
Date: 2004-08-11 20:57
I just learned of the passing of Abe Galper
I was privileged to speak with him once and he steered my playing in a new direction...such was the impact.
He will be missed.
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2004-08-11 21:19
Abe Galper was a great gentleman and a superb artist...
l...he was also a student of Simeon Bellison and has produced some wonderful books ...
I personally use his Beginning books for Clarinet with my students.
David Dow
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2004-08-11 23:12
Abe was my friend. I've stayed at his home, a guest of him and his wonderful wife, Charna, had breakfasts of lox, bagels, and fresh tomatoes along with great conversation. He called me often to inquire how my family and I were getting along, and encouraged my children to continue in music.
I am left with wonderful memories and a hole in my heart.
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Author: Karel
Date: 2004-08-12 08:47
I have never met Abe, but I will remember him as a generous man. Some time ago I purchased his register key for R13. For two years he has sent me, spontaneously, pieces he has arranged for the clarinet and piano. In these pieces he will continue to live in my home. Vale Abe and thank you.
Karel.
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Author: Brenda
Date: 2004-08-12 19:27
Abe was indeed a supporter of his students. He attended our last Clarinet Choir concert on June 6, travelling over an hour to be there, and as usual had a twinkle in his eye when he spoke with us afterwards.
While reading Michael Rusinek's memories, the conversations ring true. He was a man of few words but great knowledge. Love for the instrument impacted his lessons, both the length and the intensity of them. I remember his wife asking me after one lesson, "That wasn't too bad, was it?" Obviously there was history behind that comment! I remember he would check the intonation of my instrument by playing it, but without switching my mouthpiece for his. It bugged me, but I figured that at his age he has more to lose than I do! It could be why he lasted so long, he had built up a good immune system.
He left a good legacy and will be missed.
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Author: Meri
Date: 2004-08-15 00:05
I first heard about Abe's death from this BBoard, while at my non-musical job (real estate assistant) on Friday morning, and soon after, in an email from Steve Fox. Abe taught both my current teacher and my former teacher, as well as two of my clarinet friends. I recall the two Christmas parties, one when Mark Charette came to Toronto to visit, and the other was the following year, when the party was at my home.
I told my students about Abe, some read the 80th birthday tribute article in the ICA journal about a year ago, and had them take a moment of silence before the lesson offically started for those who were taking lessons this summer.
Meri
"There is a difference between being flat and sounding in tune, and being in tune but sounding flat. The first I can live with; the second I cannot."
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