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ANDREW KAZDIN Obituary

KAZDIN--Andrew, 77, lost his brave battle on November 28, 2011. He enjoyed a long professional career as a Grammy award winning Classical Music Producer, Composer, Publisher, Arranger, Author and creative force in the music industry. Survived by his beloved daughters, Nancy and Barbara, their husbands and five cherished grandchildren-as well as sister Dr. Phoebe Schnitzer and family. Private graveside service to be held on Wednesday November 30, 2011. A public Memorial Service to honor his life and contributions to music will be announced.

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Published by New York Times on Nov. 30, 2011.

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Sheila Novitz

September 6, 2018

My name is Sheila Novitz. I am reading Andrew Kazdin's Glenn Gould at Work : Creative Lying. Halfway through the book, I have warmed so much to your father that I would like to offer my condolences to you on his death. Although I am seven years too late, I believe I that the pain we feel on losing a beloved parent does not ever subside, and I send you my deepest sympathy and wish all of you a long life. My heart has gone out to your dad since reading of his bewilderment and pain at the way he was treated by Glenn Gould. I believe that genius such as Gould's lives somewhere on the autism spectrum, and that his behaviour towards your father was indicative of an autistic person's recognition of only himself and his ambitions, and utter disregard for the feelings of others. Your father did very fine work and loved his family, which is what matters most of all. I am most grateful to
have found his book and to have discovered a little bit about him. I feel enriched. Thank you for allowing me to write in your Guest Book.

March 12, 2018

I hope Nancy Kazdin or any family family reads this.My name is Avis R. Goldstein.I live in Hingham,Massachusetts.This morning I was looking through piles of old papers and came across a "script" of Rumpelstilskin"for Nancy-written by Andrew Kazin.I was the narrator!!it was at Boston University/1995-your dad sent a wonderful letter to me!And now,comes my apology:I had no idea who your father was or Don Kaufman.I was just a kdg. teacher filling in at the last minute for some other "famous"person who was sick.
I'm sorry for your loss-and as I read your dad's letter,I thought,what a wonderful,alive person!

Clay M

February 21, 2012

I never had the please of meeting Andy - we worked several generations apart in the music industry - but to this day seeing his name on the back of a CD means a seal of approval. To my ears no one has been able to make chamber musicians sound better. For his work with Isaac Stern, specifically the Mozart flute quartets and Beethoven trios, I will always be extremely grateful. Thank you for the gift you've given us.

Nancy Kazdin Scalzi

December 1, 2011

what a lovely tribute to our father to read these heartfelt comments from friends and colleagues from so many segments of his life. please know that dad would be delighted at the outpouring.
we also send out our condolences in return for the loss of your colleague and friend. thank you for your kindness.
Andrew's daughter-

December 1, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Dick Cardone '52 and wife Betty Ann Demas Cardone '56

Barbara Kazdin Adler

December 1, 2011

This is from his daughters Barbara and Nancy. On behalf of both of us, I'd like to say that we are loving these comments--and will cherish each one. The outpouring of love and respect for our father has been a huge comfort in this time of mourning. We lost our Dad, but the world lost a great and talented musical master. We will be checking back often--so keep these beautiful comments comin'........

Bob Wolff

November 30, 2011

As one of many who had the pleasure of working with Andy, I will miss his unique way of looking at the world and his singular talents. I learned much from him and wish him and his family peace.

Don Chatfield

November 30, 2011

Andy and I palled around for a while in High School, enjoying each other's brand of goofiness (e.g., we addressed each other by saying reverse-spelled versions of our last names). My sympathy on your loss.

November 30, 2011

The Mamaroneck High School Class of 1952 sends deepest sympathy to the family of their classmate Andrew Kazdin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teakie Henriques Welty ([email protected])

Henry & Holly Jones

November 30, 2011

Our deepest condolences are lovingly sent to you in the loss of our dear friend, Andrew. He will always be remembered in our hearts and prayers. We will miss our frequent Skype conversations with Andrew, but he will continue to live on in our fond memories.

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