Victor Borge

[Eugenia Carter]

Horace,

Well said.

I had the privilege of working with him again last year. He had just
celebrated his 90th birthday. His age was almost immaterial and certainly
didn't show during his rehearsals or performances. A true artist and a
treasure with whom to work, I felt honored indeed to work that last time
with him.

Optimistic that he and our Symphony were, we were one of the concerts he had
scheduled for 2003.

Gina

----- Original Message -----
From: "Horace Greeley" <hgreeley@stanford.edu>
To: <caut@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2000 12:28 AM
Subject: Victor Borge


>
> Friends,
>
> It is with some sadness that I pass along news of the death of Victor
Borge.
>
> Those of us who were privileged to work with him knew him as an underrated
> musician and performer.  More importantly, he was a consummate gentleman
> and citizen of the world.
>
> If, to paraphrase John Donne, every person's death diminishes me because
of
> my involvement in humankind; then surely, the reverse is true for those
> who, like Borge, have a level of involvement with humankind which
> transcends petty distinctions of language, culture, borders, time and
space
> - we are all diminished by his passing as we were enriched by his wit,
> humor, and humanity.
>
> More news as it comes in.  If others have more information, please do pass
> it on.
>
> Best regards to all,
>
> Horace
>