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DINO ANAGNOST Obituary

ANAGNOST--Dino. The Board of Governors, staff, and musicians of The Little Orchestra Society mourn the passing of our longtime Music Director and Conductor Dino Anagnost, who created innovative and breathtaking concerts and education programs for children and adults. We will miss him and extend our condolences to his family. Carol Schaefer, William Ohlemeyer, Board Co-Chairs Joanne Bernstein-Cohen, Executive Director John Kordel, Senior Advisor

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 2, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for DINO ANAGNOST

22 Entries

March 26, 2019

Dear John and Anagnost family,
No matter the number of years since we were friends and sometimes co-musicians, my family and I will never forget Dino.
Varsenne Sarkissian

brittany

April 29, 2011

I give my condolences to the family (1 corinthians 1:3,4)

Deborah Simmons

April 28, 2011

"Dear John, Dick and Debbie, I was a voice student and chorister of Dino while completing my graduate degrees at Teachers College Columbia U. For many years I performed with his chorus. I am currently a music professor at Manchester Community College in Manchester, CT. For 13 years I served as conductor of the concert choir. It was the knowledge I gained from my experience with Dino that enabled me to meet the challenges of performing major choral works. My mother's visits from North Carolina were partly to attend our concerts. Dino would go out of his way to greet my mother with kind words. She was so pleased to meet him. He could be vocally intimidating but he had a kind heart and a love of music. The last concert she attended was in Spring of 1985-just before discovering that her cancer return, She died a year later. Her fondest memories were of flying to NYC to see the concerts-especially the Christmas performances held at the Holy Greek Orthodox Church. I learned so much from him and will miss him deeply. My sincerest condolences to you all. " Deborah A. Simmons, Ed.D., (East Hartford, CT)

Paul Lehrman

April 16, 2011

In 1967 I was 14 years old, and a student at the University of Vermont Summer Music Session for High School Students. Mr. Anagnost was the assistant choral director, in charge of the Chamber Choir. He conducted a performance of the Mozart Missa Brevis in F that was absolutely breathtaking. Half the tenor section was in tears during the Agnus Dei. It literally changed my life, because at that moment I knew I wanted to be a musician. I still have a tape of that concert, and it's still awesome, in the true sense of the word. I never saw Mr. Anagnost again, but I always remembered him. Thank you for your contribution to my life, and to so many others'.

Barbara Sutton

April 13, 2011

Music lovers of Penn South Senior Center send their condolences to family and friends of Dino and to all the musicians of the Little Orchestra.We loved the concerts.Dino brightened our lives.We will remember him always.

Georgeann Mavrovitis

April 8, 2011

"Attention - Attention - Choir of Angels, Brass and Strings - Maestro Anagnost will be rehearsing promptly at 9:00am - Do Not Be Late!"
This is how I envision Dino's arrival at the Pearly Gates - Rest In Peace dear friend.

Zoe Cacavas

April 8, 2011

Dear Dick and Debbie I remember Dino as a child on Hubbard St, larger than life. My sincere sympathies to you and family.

Monika Bryant

April 5, 2011

I am saddened by your loss, but know Dino's talent and memories will carry you through this difficult time. The heavens will be enhanced by his music.
I will keep you and yourfamily in my thoughts and prayers.

Bill Moustakas

April 5, 2011

"Please accept my condolences. May his memory be eternal!"

Scott Soterion

April 4, 2011

Dear Dick and Demetria, i was very saddened to hear that your brother Dino had passed away. Hang in there my friends.

April 4, 2011

As a dancer and mime, I had the luck and honor of being mentored by Dino many years ago when he was the artistic director of the New York Committee of Young Audiences. He gave me the gift of developing my talent for teaching and performing for children. Dino was a caring and generous friend and will be remembered always.
So deeply sad.
Rebecca Feinstein Goold
Chicago

Jane Prendergast

April 4, 2011

Dino was a superb teacher and an impassioned musician. We will all miss him.

April 4, 2011

Dear Dick and family,

Our deepest condolences to you all. Dino was a great and talented man, and we enjoyed his company as a friend as well. I was so appreciative to be his guest with you to watch him do what he did best, being Maestro to the children at a Christmas performance in NY. We will miss him greatly, and will pray for you. Be comforted by the fact that your wonderful memories and musical creations of your brother will continue to live on forever.

With our love, Dana and Jerry Carson

Tommy Pappas

April 4, 2011

Dear Dick & Demetria,
Our deepest sympathy and love for you and Dino's loved ones. Keep a song in your heart always.
Love,
Tommy & Kimmie

Carl Tait

April 4, 2011

Our four-year-old twin daughters have been enjoying Dino's "Lolli-Pops" concerts for over a year. When she heard (and understood) that Dino had died, Sara's eyes filled with tears and she said, "But I really REALLY want him to come back!" So do we all.

Wendy Corum

April 3, 2011

I wish that I had the opportunity to hear Dino conduct, it must have been amazing! I am sorry for your loss. Rest assured that his music will live in the hearts of many people. Thinking of all of you, especially Demetria and Dick. I will pray for you and your family.

Gordon & Brenda Oliver

April 3, 2011

Dear Dick and Debbie, Sorry for your loss. I met Dino only once, but as a fellow musician, was impressed with his talent. No words can be offered at the loss of a brother. Brenda and I will pray for you both in this difficult time.-

Martha Raymond

April 3, 2011

I will forever cherish my memories of Dino ...

Nikki Weiss

April 2, 2011

I had the amazing honor of working for Maestro in the early 90's. He was at my wedding, he was my first born's musical G-d Father. He held him at his Bris. I am so sorry that i lost touch with him. Maestro was such a warm, loving, high-spirited man. Even though I had not seen him for many years, i still thought of him often. I am grateful to have had him in my life. i will always miss and love him.

deborah plutzik-briggs

April 2, 2011

Dino was a mentor, colleague, and friend for over 20 years. I admired him greatly, and will always remember his incredible commitment to creativity and contributions to music in NY, especially to children.

With all of my heart, I send my deepest sympathies to the entire Little Orchestra Family for this loss.

Varsenne Sarkissian

April 1, 2011

Dear Dino,
My family but especially I have no words to tell my deep sorrow and loss knowing I can no longer pick up the phone just to talk, joke, admire, gossip, or sing our special non-song. I.ve known you since the first undergraduate days at B.U.. You learned then about classical Armenian choral/vocal music which you conducted and interpreted so well. I learned from you about special sacred and secular Greek music which I sang in church and in concerts. You were coach, my most supportive pianist and very dear friend.
We'll think of you dearly always.
Varsenne Sarkissian
Plandome, NY.

Peter Reynolds

April 1, 2011

I had the honor of working alongside Maestro Dino and the Little Orchestra in NYC for two seasons of "Every Picture Tells a Story" - a children's concert which brought classical music, art and story to families. I painted huge murals live on stage while Maestro conducted. It was an amazing experience. It was having a meal with him after the show that is most memorable though... this quiet time with this larger-than-life man goes in my Most Memorable Moments chapter of my own life story. His legacy will be carried by all those he inspired over the decades.

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