WHIT KELLOGG Obituary

KELLOGG--Whit. The Metropolitan Opera mourns the untimely death of our dear colleague Whit Kellogg, who served as rehearsal pianist for our ballet for 30 years. Over those years, Whit developed a deep rapport with the Met's dancers through his excellent musicianship and his warm and supportive presence. Beloved by the dancers, he was an integral part of the dance troupe. He will be sorely missed by all of his friends and colleagues at the Met. We extend our sincerest condolences to his spouse Kennon and to his family. Peter Gelb, General Manager James Levine, Music Director

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 1, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for WHIT KELLOGG

13 Entries

Sergio Stefani

August 26, 2022

WHIT, TO ME, WAS THE IMPERSONATION OF SWEETNESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIGNITY. A PEROSN WHO SHOULD NEVER DIE, AS SOMEBODY SAID. GOD BLESS HIM.

Jane Marx

September 21, 2012

I am too sad to interpolate my feelings into words sound and profound.

Bob Coghill

September 17, 2012

Whit was such a gentle man. His friendship at Chautauqua is a warm memory. He and Kennon hosted me several times when I visited NYC. His lovely generous manner was genuine and he will be fondly remembered.

Cecily Bressel

September 16, 2012

So sorry to hear this. I have been using two of his wonderful Dance CDs in my Ballet classes all this month:) I never used them before; they were a gift from my lovely teacher of yore, Rochelle Zide Booth. I regret that I never met Whit in person, but I feel that I got to know him a wee little bit through his wonderful work. Without a doubt, Whit's music has made all my current Ballet students so happy, happy to dance in Tucson these past few weeks:) We love to dance to his melodies! May he rest in beautiful peace:)

Andrews Sill

September 15, 2012

Whit was a dear man and a true artist. I am sad beyond words at his passing from us so soon.

Elena Brunn

September 14, 2012

I knew Whit at Morelli's 14th Street dance studio in the late '70s or early '80s. What a dear, kind man he was. I'm saddened to think of his passing too soon, but heartened to learn of what he accomplished.

Nancy and Norman Karp

September 14, 2012

Dear Kennon,
Norman and I remember both you and Whit fondly from the many years you were here at Chautauqua. Whit graced the Chautauqua ballet with his exceptional talent.
We are both saddened by your loss.
Nancy Karp

Bibi Pasternack

September 7, 2012

I knew Whit from our days in Memphis, and continued the friendship over so many years. What a kind, talented, self-deprecating and droll man he was!

Sarah Baker

September 5, 2012

How sad to learn about Whit's passing. The first rehearsal that I attended at the Met was with Whit, playing and singing all of the parts, including chorus for a rehearsal of Act I of Turandot, when the production was new in 1987. I remember how we cheered him at the end of the rehearsal. Such a talented sweet man. His ballet class CD's are divine. He will be missed

Annamaria and Sergio Stefani

September 2, 2012

We are deeply saddened by the death of Whit. We know him as we are his Italian teacher and wife. We are better for having known him and the world was a better place for his presence. Our deepest sympathies to his partner and family.

Cameron Grant

September 1, 2012

I'm so very sorry and so very sad. Whit made everyone he was in contact with a better person by virtue of his uplifting conversation and honest-to-God humility. He is missed, and will be missed, and has left a void.

Douglas Lowrie

September 1, 2012

Walter Whitney Kellogg was a remarkably talented artist, a truly great pianist. He not only was passionate about music, he was passionate about those who composed and played music and those who performed to music. He was a most accomplished musician who over the course of his career worked with the most talented, recognizable artists in the worlds of opera, classical music, dance and theatre. He was universally respected and loved by the famous and the unknown alike. Everyone who ever worked with him treasured the experience. And through it all he remained one of the most humble, modest artists one could ever hope to meet. But above and beyond his achievements professionally, he was a kind, gentle and generous soul. He was a good man. He and his spouse Kennon have been my best friends, indeed my family, for more than 40 years. I love them as the brothers I never had. I shall miss Whitney's musical genius, his generosity, his humor and the sheer pleasure of his company. Rest well, Maestro.

Annamaria and Sergio Stefani

September 1, 2012

We are so deeply saddened by the death of Whit. We had the pleasure of knowing him as his Italian teacher and his wife. Our hearts go out to his partner and family. God bless you Whit. We are the better for having known you. Annamaria and Sergio Stefani.

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