Janos Starker, A Master Of The Cello, Dies At 88 : NPRWe heard Maestro Starker perform in 1983 (Kodaly Duo with daughter Gwen, at Centre East, Skokie, IL) and then again, six years later.
He performed the Haydn Cello Concerto, D, Op. 101, with the Highland Park Strings; it was a favor to fellow Hungarian Francis Akos, his longtime Chicago Symphony associate, and conductor of the local group. (The date: Sun-Apr-09-1989).
We met Maestro Starker briefly backstage.. He was very gracious while retaining a certain imperious and European charm.
Janos Starker left behind a treasure chest of superb recordings, and a large number of devoted students. He was one of the very greats, and will be missed.
