From the very first rehearsal, we were smitten by him - all at once serious but friendly, very professional but full of fun, passionate, expressive and absolutely one with the music. As a violinist, he makes great music; as a conductor, he makes the musicians make great music. He is patient, yet firm, and knows just how to bring out the best in each and every one under his leadership. I do not know how I can put into words how grateful I am, really, to have had the chance to work with such a musical genius.
It saddened me tremendously, therefore, to find out that he's actually been sick the last couple of years - the horrible, HORRIBLE pancreatic cancer - and his health has deteriorated to its worst. It is utterly heartbreaking to know that a man yet so young and talented; so great a teacher, mentor, and leader; and without doubt so awesome a person, is destined to face such tragic circumstances. I know not what else to write... I'm still overwhelmed.
Musicians who love, and I believe, are loved by Brian, are putting together a concert to raise an education fund for his children, and needless to say, any form of contribution will make a difference. The concert will be held on October 28, at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center (klpac). Details here: http://www.facebook.com/fight.for.brian
For non-Facebookers, here's a list of contacts extracted from the page:
KLPac 03.4047.9010
Box Office 03.4047.9000
Jeff Lim (Program & Score)
016.915.0218
jefflimmmm@gmail.com
Eugene Pook (Program & Sponsorship / Donation)
012.521.5756
eugenepook@yahoo.com
Ken Hor (Composition and Rearrangement, Facebook Page)
012.651.5369
hfken@me.com
Chan Yit fei (KLPac Musicians coordination & Score)
012.321.3679
feiyi76@hotmail.com
Phooi Wooi (Non-KLPac Musicians Coordination)
012.303.0801
lpwnso@hotmail.com
Ticket sales for the concert begin next week. Call the klpac Box Office. For Brian.
11th October 2011 edit:
http://www.klpac.org/?p=4358
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