Helene Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 From the Seattle Symphony Facebook page is a post in tribute to Marvin Hamlisch, who among his other accomplishments was Principal Pops Conductor of SSO, and who just died: http://seattletimes....inhamlisch.html Here's a link to a marvelous photo of him in front of Pike Place Market, just a few blocks from Benaroya Hall: https://www.facebook...54924433&type=1 Rest in peace, Mr. Hamlisch. Link to comment
Anthony_NYC Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I had the privilege of meeting him briefly a few times over the years, and wish the obits could say that in addition to his many well-known accomplishments, he seemed always to be just the nicest guy. Link to comment
dirac Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 He did seem like a nice guy, and his music gave pleasure to many. Link to comment
Mme. Hermine Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 He had a sort of a recurring role on the sitcom The Nanny and was very funny in it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA-fHqBsljM Link to comment
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