In Memoriam
It is with great sorrow that I share the news with you that violinist Judson Griffin passed away after a brief illness on May 27th.
He had been a member of the Museum Concerts Board for many years.
His partner, violinist Margaret Ziemnicka, was at his side at the time of his transition.
Judson will be remembered for his exquisite playing, skillful programming, deep inquisitive scholarship, beautiful editions, and gentlemanly wit.
He was a leader in the Early Music community not only in New York, but also here in Rhode Island, where he co-founded Providence Baroque, our period orchestra two seasons ago.
I have relied on his skillful orchestra leadership over many years in presenting Oratorios with the Brown Chorus, most memorably a recent performance of Bach’s Matthew Passion in 2017.
We will all miss working with him.
Judson’s last concert with the NYC ensemble Abendmusik took place on March 6th and remains as vivid as it was yesterday.
Judson played beautifully that evening despite his health challenges.
We offer you a chance to hear him
one more time in an excerpt from that concert.
Sonata No. 3
by Giovanni Antonio Leoni
Frederick Jodry, President , Museum Concerts
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