I just learned that the brilliant conductor, arranger, and musicologist Sir Charles MacKerras died on July 15. I was a great fan of his andf I love his ballet score for PINEAPPLE POLL, based on the music of Sir Arthur Sullivan. He had a long life, 84 years, but it's a sad day for music.
I also just realized that tomorrow would be my mothers 87th birthday, may she rest in peace.