Renowned conductor Sir Edward Downes passed away simultaneously with his wife at an assisted suicide clinic in Switzerland. Though the practice of euthanasia is heavily criticized in the UK, the media speculates no charges will be brought against the children who accompanied the Downes’ to the clinic. Although his passing has prompted discussion about euthanizing someone who was relatively healthy, I find it more important to simply recognize and honor the legacy of one of Britain’s most accomplished conductors. The telegraph has a very touching obituary I assure is worth the read.
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Hi honey, so very interesting to read your news posts. I don’t like to write you since I know how busy you must be but please remember that my thoughts are always with you and I wish you the best of everything and every thing of the best.
This is a very interesting edition. I especially wondered how much the sale of WQXR effected you since it was your favorite station from a very tender age.
I also was impressed with the remarks relating to the passing of Sir Edward Downes.