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Comment on Remembering Paul by Perry

Perry — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:43:31 +0000

In his response to a message informing him of Paul’s death, Maestro Kent Nagano made the following comment and he was kind enough to give his permission when I asked if I could post it here.

He said:

“We all, and I in particular, will miss him profoundly. With his technical skills, talent, and education as artist, a writer, intellectual — along with being one very, very curious and open minded soul – Paul made one hell of a journalist. He was of another generation where seriousness and integrity carried such weight, few could enter into the rarefied field of criticism. His work was of a quality which was so impressive and unique – work which will be sorely missed at a time when uncompromising quality seems to take less of a priority.”

Comment on Remembering Paul by Lucien Agniel Jr.

Lucien Agniel Jr. — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:41:40 +0000

Paul Moore was the most “looked for” guest at our home in Vienna in the mid 1950′s….then in Paris and Munich in the early 60′s. There was a piano in our living room in the Kalbekgasse in Vienna (none of us played) but oh he did! and there was singing!

Over the years my three sisters and I had sporadic encounters with Paul in the States and in Berlin. I thank Paul for introducing me to the playing of Sviatoslav Richter!

Paul and our parents were very, very close. I wish them all peace – together! I know there will be a party…

Lucien Jr.

Comment on Remembering Paul by Gabriele Schiller

Gabriele Schiller — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:43:36 +0000

We will miss you terribly, Paul, and the world of music will not be the same without you! Thank you for your wonderful, critical and thoughtful insight and perspectives over the years.
In fond memory, Gabriele

Comment on Remembering Paul by Gabriele Sänger

Gabriele Sänger — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:07:19 +0000

A wonderful person is gone. Rest in peace Moorchen.
I wish that you find now your freedom.
In lovely memory of you
Gaby

Comment on Remembering Paul by Kathryn Lance

Kathryn Lance — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 18:48:47 +0000

I became Paul’s friend by inheritance. My mother’s family had befriended him when he was a teenager in El Paso, so Paul knew me my whole life. I was always dazzled by the names he dropped. It seemed to me that he knew everyone important, including my hero, Dorothy Parker. Paul also informed my growing musical tastes, though he never quite approved of my fanatical love of Wagner. In 1993, he and my mom gave me Die Meistersinger in San Francisco: Mom paid for the plane ticket and Paul took me on his comp ticket and put me up for a two-day stay. In 2002 he hosted me at his apartment in Berlin so I could see all of Wagner’s operas performed within two weeks. Whenever I was with Paul he was always gracious and garrulous. I loved him and his dogs, especially his last dog, Maxe, with whom I bonded during the Berlin visit. I am sorry he was unable to sell his memoirs in the current publishing climate. The world has lost what would have been a beautifully written and fascinating book. Rest in Peace, Paul. So many people will miss you.

Kathryn (or, as Paul insisted on calling me, “Kitty”)

Comment on News of Paul at the nursing home by Chris Marshall

Chris Marshall — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:51:49 +0000

That is encouraging news!
Warm greetings to Paul…

Comment on News of Paul at the nursing home by Rey Barry

Rey Barry — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:05:49 +0000

Perry,
Thanks for keeping us up to date.

Comment on The latest news about Paul by Chris Marshall

Chris Marshall — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:00:56 +0000

Sending warm wishes to Paul. It must be a comfort to him that he has such good friends to stand by him.

Comment on The latest news about Paul by john fisher

john fisher — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:12:04 +0000

Dear Perry,
How much your updates satisfy our deep affection for Paule, I cannot tell you. Thank you so much for your dedication.

Comment on The latest news about Paul by Perry

Perry — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:42:34 +0000

Adi, I have written him at his Wilhelmsaue address too, and I’m confident that those who are handling things there will transfer the personal mail to him. His group of friends who are looking after him are diligent and trustworthy in such matters.