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Franz Kamin Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Nor Hall
April 12, 2019
Dearest Franz-- Frozen tears have been falling from the sky for two days now in a blowing "monster storm" exactly commemorating your dying day. Naturally it feels like you are present. But then again, hardly a day goes by when I don't hear your voice correcting a tai chi move or commenting on a creative issue. I'm still listening.
Richie
July 29, 2010
Months later I remain extremely sad about Franz's passing. He would've not liked for me to be this sad for this long. "Stop ruminating, you've GOT to move on" he would've said. "It's a waste of time and energy". Of course, he would've been right and I would've continued ruminating. Please continue to watch over me Franz and help me to be to someone else what you you have been to me...
Laura Marie Dyer
June 26, 2010
Dear Franz, you were one of the brightest lights in my life and I am speechless in grief.
FK with Snow White & Rose Red (Harriet Bart & Nor Hall)
Nor Hall
May 6, 2010
Always a director and collaborator in work and life. Our dear Franz here post-Valentine Reveal, "Aphrodite's Back" show featuring his original composition for multiple instruments and vocals including a wolf whistle for the Lupercale. Maybe 2006? with colleagues. We miss him. While living in ridiculous poverty he went on working, pouring out riches for all of us.
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Marie Nesthus
April 21, 2010
Two old friends out for a drive on a balmy, sunny Sunday in spring. They are in their accustomed places - Brody at the wheel, Franz in the passenger seat. Four years they have been separated physically, psychically not at all. The conversation deep, the silence comfortable. Brody has offered Franz a reprieve from his enclosed, darkened solitude - a trip into the light and the green. They do not survive one another.
We are wounded - our pain sharp. We are fortunate. They have left their works to us - to cherish, to pass down the generations.
Carolyn Horn
April 20, 2010
I have had a wonderful life in music, due solely to the teaching of this enormously gifted man. He was the most important influence in my life. Thank you Franz. Carolyn Horn
Sharda Brody
April 20, 2010
Franz, you've always been standing in the background of my life ever since that fateful night I met James Brody; your friend, student and co-composer. How fitting you met the Light together! I'll miss your growly old voice!
Richard Cameron-Wolfe
April 18, 2010
Speechless for now. Words to follow. Deep, deep sadness.
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