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SAKS--Jay David. The Metropolitan Opera mourns the death of Jay David Saks, Music Producer for our telecasts, radio broadcasts, and Live in HD transmissions for 39 years. Jay's profound musical knowledge and refined ear for sound quality were an essential part of bringing Met performances to audiences around the world. He was a trusted partner to our musical artists. The scope of his accomplishments at the Met are astounding: 1,638 radio broadcasts and 176 audiovisual transmissions. He won 13 Grammy Awards, including four with the Met, and produced commercial recordings of classical music and Broadway cast albums for CBS Masterworks and RCA Red Seal. We are fortunate to have Jay's work preserved in the recordings of many broadcasts for which he served as Music Producer beginning in 1980. We offer our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Linda, his sons, Jeremy and Gregory, and his grandchildren. Peter Gelb, General Manager Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Music Director

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Published by New York Times on Nov. 20, 2024.

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David Saks

November 24, 2024

Over the past decades, we've crossed paths on the internet because of our names. As a fellow musician, I've always been proud to do so. I admired your work and your achievements, and I always will. Throughout the years I had people ask me if I was the David Saks who worked for the Met. I always said no but there is a man by the same name, a better musician than I, who does. I am very saddened to hear of your passing. Your work will live for eternity and the memory of you will remain a benediction to the musicians of this world, Jay.

Cori Ellison

November 23, 2024

Jay´s passing marks the end of an era, but he´s left us an uncommonly rich legacy of brilliant work. And he was as golden a colleague as he was an artist.

Dorothy Schwartz

November 22, 2024

I worked at RCA. He didn´t know me except to know I worked there. But he always said hello and I always thought "what a handsome classy talented RIP Mr. Saks.

Mark Schubin

November 20, 2024

He was always a pleasure to work with.

Robert Sher

November 20, 2024

Jay was the best period. His kindness and talent will not be forgotten. It´s hard to believe he is gone now

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