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Pia was a valued Music and Philosophy instructor for me at UCLA. I truly enjoyed all of her classes, and became a friend as well. You are missed, dear lady. With Love, Dianna Petty
Dianna Petty
May 09, 2024 | Friend
New York, New York
GILBERT--Pia, passed away at her home on May 14, 2018. Born on June 1, 1921 in Kippenheim, Germany, Pia was "addicted" to music at an early age, an addiction that remained with her throughout her long life. Emigrating to New York together with her family in 1937, Pia eventually settled in Los...
Read MorePia was a valued Music and Philosophy instructor for me at UCLA. I truly enjoyed all of her classes, and became a friend as well. You are missed, dear lady. With Love, Dianna Petty
Dianna Petty
May 09, 2024 | Friend
You are missed, Pia. You were a gem and a star as an instructor, and musician to schools at UCLA and Julliard. Be well, we think of you often. Dianna Petty
Dianna L Petty
May 10, 2023
We, your students, miss you, Pia. Rest well, your legacy is long and plentiful. With love, Dianna Petty
Dianna Petty
May 09, 2021 | Forest Hills, NY | Friend
Pia Gilbert and former UCLA students 2017
Pia, you were a gem, a very bright instructor, and brought wonderful perspective to our philosophy classes. I still say you had the best legs I ever saw on a lady! With much love and fondness. I loved you, Pia. You will be missed.
Dianna Petty
May 23, 2018 | Forest Hills, NY
Pia Gilbert was an ardent mentor of young dancers, especially at UCLA, where she had an emormous impact on the relationship between choreography and music. She was a champion of of the partnership between choreographers and composers, advocating the fundamental importance of live performance. She was immensely literate in dance and music, charming and demanding as a teacher and colleague. She will be remembered as a tireless and powerful supporter of young artists, an extraordinary...
Fred Strickler
May 23, 2018 | Riverside, CA | Friend
My deepest condolences to Pia's family and other friends. I have loved and admired her for many years as a colleague and dear friend at Juilliard.
Greta Berman
May 16, 2018 | NY, NY
Please accecpt my Sincere condolences. May the Precious memories forever be cherished & the wonderful times spent together, bring pleasant thoughts. May God's loyal love give you the comfort you need at this sorrowful time and also give you the strength to endure. Psalms 119:76
Sincerely
May 15, 2018