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JOSEPH KALICHSTEIN Obituary

KALICHSTEIN--Joseph. The Juilliard School mourns the passing of Joseph Kalichstein, alumnus, beloved piano faculty member, and Edwin S. and Nancy A. Marks Chair in Chamber Music Studies. As a musician, he was acclaimed for the heartfelt intensity of his playing, winning equal praise as orchestral soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. He will be remembered for his generosity and wisdom as a teacher, collaborative spirit, quick wit, and unfailing positivity. Our thoughts are with Yossi's wife, Rowain, and his family as well as his students and many colleagues and friends. Damian Woetzel, President Adam Meyer, Provost David Serkin Ludwig, Dean and Director, Music Division

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 2, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH KALICHSTEIN

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danny gallagher

April 14, 2022

My deeply felt sorrow goes out to all of Yossi's loved ones. A true gentleman and rare talent, Yossi will be missed. Much love to "KLR".

Lon Haber

April 9, 2022

A memory I'd like to share that ranks, without question or thought, in the top 4 memories of my existence: It was about 30 years ago when Rafi had stayed over in Manhattan, during a break from Andover of one kind or another and we headed to Maplewood. We promised Yossi we'd wash the car and make it sparkle. When we drove it home, he welcomed us at the front door, with a joke - as usual - and it was a new one (for us). After that, Rafi said to me, "wait right here" - in the living room/salon where the 2 concert grand pianos lived, side-by-side. "Aba," said Rafi, "will you play Moonlight Sonata 3rd movement for Lon?" He looked at both of us, smiled, and said, "...well...for Lon? Ok!" He took a moment, sat down at the piano, with nothing but his soul and presence, no sheet music and played the most perfect and touching and powerful version of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata I have ever experienced and ever will. And that, that is something engrained in my heart and soul for eternity, with all emotions on display. With love and appreciation always.

Lon Haber

April 9, 2022

I know of no one know touched my life and the lives of so many with such a unique brand of love, warmth, dedication, humor, intelligence and a talent that can only be classified as divine - one of the few things in life, like nature, that was, is and always will be perfect. My love to all and thank you for sharing Yossi with me for what has been the vast majority of my life. Kreplach will never be the same, but, hey - ours is better. All my love, all the time.

Melody Stroth

April 6, 2022

I´m forever grateful to have crossed paths with Joseph Kalichstein. I was learning a piano trio originally written for the KLR trio. Through emails and a visit to Kansas City (where I live), he graciously spent time with me and offered insights on every measure...things only he would know. I´m not famous, just a piano teacher in the Midwest, yet he treated me like a colleague and was so generous with his time, despite not feeling well (the day before a concert). I´ll never forget it. My sincere condolences to his family and close friends.

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