
Dear David
On behalf of the Orchestra and the Management Team, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences during this time of sorrow.
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Words cannot truly express the grief we feel, knowing that someone so dear has departed. Mary's presence among us was more than just appreciated — it was cherished. Her passion, dedication, and the warmth she brought to every shared moment will forever echo in our hearts, like a melody that never fades.
In music, we often search for a way to express the inexpressible — to give voice to emotion beyond words. Today, our instruments fall silent in reverence, but within that silence is a profound respect and remembrance of a life that touched us all.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. May you find comfort in the memories you shared and may the harmony of her spirit continue to inspire us.
With deepest sympathy
For the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich:
Sarina Zickgraf, Haika Lübcke, Paulo Muñoz-Toledo, Ursula Sarnthein, Philipp Wollheim and Paavo Järvi
For the Board of Directors, Executive Board and Management Team:
Ilona Schmiel, Marc Barwisch, Ambros Bösch, Michaela Braun, Marcus Helbling