Thank you for bringing some bliss among the sadness with this tribute. I so wish now I had been in contact with Larry these past years. It is ironically, tears, which come from ecstatic joyfullness and deep sadness, which are among the most significant memories I have of my time with Larry as colleague, housemate and deep friendship in our summers at Interlochen Arts Camp. From Grainger to Mahler to Varese, Rilke and Richard Bach! I would not have become the musician and person I am today without Larry’s friendship and love. RIP my friend!
Larry was the best conducting teacher I ever had. His incredible love for the music, other people, humor, rigor, and spirit of dignifying the complete experience of simply being alive - as an example for all of us - was truly unique. He was in a category of his own. I don't even know how to express my sadness about the hole left behind by Larry's death. I often think of him while rehearsing an orchestra, and wonder what his remedy would be for a particular situation. Larry inspired me to see that it was possible to be a great conductor, an industrious musician, to love other people fearlessly, to be a person of integrity and substance, to be outlandishly hilarious, and that all of this could exist at the same time without compromise. I am left with endless gratitude for the many times I studied with him at conducting workshops between 1999 - 2012 and will carry the memory of him and his teaching with me forever.
I was in Larry’s first graduate conducting class at the University of Connecticut. He was outstanding then, and I can imagine he only got better. He infused a love of music and passion for perfection to all students in his ensembles as well as his conducting students. Even now I recall his masterful technique and I’m so grateful to have been under his tutelage. Thanks so much for sharing this video.
I only saw him conduct once annually as the opening orchestra conductor for the Music Academy of the West, in Santa Barbara...& he was one of my ultimate favorites of all time. His intensity...coupled with warmth, was palpable. RIP, Maestro!
Larry understood the depth of life enrichment that comes to aspiring music students. His approach and personality helped such enrichment and creativity to flourish. I am forever grateful for the joy and opportunity he brought me. I only wish I could have better honoured the faith he had in me. I suspect if I had sought his counsel during my struggles, he could have helped me during a troubled professional career. Hearing his voice brings me back to happier times and reminds me of the generous gifts he gave me.
His legacy was felt beyond Rice. I was fortunate to play under one of his students at Michigan State with Kevin Noe. I could tell he was a special person…and then I saw where he was from: Rice. Enough said. I wish I knew about Rice before I attended undergrad, otherwise I would have auditioned there. His command of sound was unparalleled. He was precise and always meant every gesture.
does anyone know when/ where his last words in this video are from? I was privileged to play under him in Rhode Island Phil, and cannot overstate his influence in my life for those years and beyond. I auditioned there purely because he was the conductor, after having experienced him at New London Summerfest in CT. may your memory bless us always, dear Larry! ❤️💔❤️
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What an incredible human being whose existence and impact on us fellow musicians will be treasured for years to come. Gone too soon.
Thank you for bringing some bliss among the sadness with this tribute. I so wish now I had been in contact with Larry these past years. It is ironically, tears, which come from ecstatic joyfullness and deep sadness, which are among the most significant memories I have of my time with Larry as colleague, housemate and deep friendship in our summers at Interlochen Arts Camp. From Grainger to Mahler to Varese, Rilke and Richard Bach! I would not have become the musician and person I am today without Larry’s friendship and love. RIP my friend!
Larry was the best conducting teacher I ever had. His incredible love for the music, other people, humor, rigor, and spirit of dignifying the complete experience of simply being alive - as an example for all of us - was truly unique. He was in a category of his own. I don't even know how to express my sadness about the hole left behind by Larry's death. I often think of him while rehearsing an orchestra, and wonder what his remedy would be for a particular situation. Larry inspired me to see that it was possible to be a great conductor, an industrious musician, to love other people fearlessly, to be a person of integrity and substance, to be outlandishly hilarious, and that all of this could exist at the same time without compromise. I am left with endless gratitude for the many times I studied with him at conducting workshops between 1999 - 2012 and will carry the memory of him and his teaching with me forever.
I was in Larry’s first graduate conducting class at the University of Connecticut. He was outstanding then, and I can imagine he only got better. He infused a love of music and passion for perfection to all students in his ensembles as well as his conducting students. Even now I recall his masterful technique and I’m so grateful to have been under his tutelage. Thanks so much for sharing this video.
I only saw him conduct once annually as the opening orchestra conductor for the Music Academy of the West, in Santa Barbara...& he was one of my ultimate favorites of all time. His intensity...coupled with warmth, was palpable.
RIP, Maestro!
Larry understood the depth of life enrichment that comes to aspiring music students. His approach and personality helped such enrichment and creativity to flourish. I am forever grateful for the joy and opportunity he brought me. I only wish I could have better honoured the faith he had in me. I suspect if I had sought his counsel during my struggles, he could have helped me during a troubled professional career. Hearing his voice brings me back to happier times and reminds me of the generous gifts he gave me.
Yes, thank you for posting this wonderful tribute! He left his mark on so many of us!
His legacy was felt beyond Rice. I was fortunate to play under one of his students at Michigan State with Kevin Noe. I could tell he was a special person…and then I saw where he was from: Rice. Enough said. I wish I knew about Rice before I attended undergrad, otherwise I would have auditioned there.
His command of sound was unparalleled. He was precise and always meant every gesture.
Thank you for posting this. It was a wonderful tribute to a great man!
does anyone know when/ where his last words in this video are from? I was privileged to play under him in Rhode Island Phil, and cannot overstate his influence in my life for those years and beyond. I auditioned there purely because he was the conductor, after having experienced him at New London Summerfest in CT. may your memory bless us always, dear Larry! ❤️💔❤️
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