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Another great pianist, but probably more well known as one of the greatest piano teachers of our time has left us 😢. I have read some of his books which were very insightful and helped me become a better teacher.

Seymour Bernstein - Wikipedia Seymour Abraham Bernstein (April 24, 1927 – April 30, 2026) was an American pianist, composer and teacher.[1] He is the subject of the documentary Seymour: An Introduction directed by the actor Ethan Hawke.[2]

On January 23, 2026, Marvin Blickenstaff passed away peacefully at his home in Pennsylvania.

As a man of profound faith, he was prepared for the end of his life, having lived his life in service to others.

We at The Frances Clark Center are deeply saddened by his passing and feel immense gratitude for his contributions.

We celebrate his extraordinary life, influential leadership, pedagogical and musical gifts, and love for us all—a lasting, transformative legacy.

Something Anthony has in common with the elite Choir of King's College, Cambridge is being able to sing for the choral music-loving Estonians. Back in 1990 Anthony was part of Kantorei at the University of Iowa which toured the then USSR. He remembers fondly how deep the Estonians love for singing goes.

Tomorrow as part of Anthony’s family’s love of choral music they will be continuing their long standing tradition of listening to the King’s Choir Christmas Eve service, Nine Lessons and Carols. Join him and others around the world at 3PM GMT, or 9AM central.