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PETER SERKIN Obituary

SERKIN--Peter. The faculty, students, and administration of the Bard College Conservatory of Music mourn the death of Peter Serkin, beloved colleague and teacher, and great and courageous musician. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. Leon Botstein, President Tan Dun, Dean Frank Corliss, Director

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 3, 2020.

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Eve Raisen Tobia

February 9, 2020

Rest In Peace Mr. Peter Serkin. You were great at what you did with the piano. Your music touched me and my husband and it will live on for years to come. Our condolences are with your family at this time.

jeanne clausen

February 4, 2020

the world will have less light now. may you have a full rest.

David Eyges

February 3, 2020

i met Peter at Tanglewood 1996..certainly a remarkably pleasant conversation..mentioned I was in the audience for the Tashi concert
at the Bottom Line.. my very best..David

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