I was deeply sorry to read of the passing of Michael Jaffee. Michael was one of the most interesting and generous people I have had the privilege of knowing. He invited me to join the board of Chamber Music America, which he founded, on which I served with great pleasure for a decade. Not having had contact with him for years, I don’t think he ever knew I took up his instrument, the lute, later in life. Michael was a leader, a musical entrepreneur and a showman. I was so glad to have known him well.
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