Bernard-Jacobson-Obituary

Bernard Jacobson

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Jacobson Bernard Age 85, died February 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, after an international career that spanned over 6 decades in the classical music world. He was born in London and educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, after serving in the Royal Air Force. He began his career writing sleeve...

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He was a friend and fellow music lover of my former husband, Bernard Rabb, who published his book Conductors on Conducting.

Im very sad to read of Bernard´s death - and (a little) surprised that his time working as the Director of the Southern Arts Association in Winchester, UK in the 70s, is not mentioned in his obituary. I worked for him and the Film Officer then. It was a wonderful time - Bernard´s hand on the tiller was light but sure. Our tiny office bubbled with ideas and opinions, which were aired regularly, often passionately, but above all always respected. He ran a very happy, effective ship and our...

Bernard Jacobson was an intelligent, nice man with a good sense of humor. He gave a lecture once at SJU while I was an undergraduate student. Through our meeting, I was given an introduction and worked as an intern in the archives at the Academy of Music. This work brought me great joy; I loved hearing our great Philadelphia Orchestra rehearse under Maestro Muti. Thank you Mr. Jacobson!

A lifelong inspiration.