Thanks, Barry, for posting this. I never knew Peter well, and I haven't seen Peter for years, but he is everything you say. Passionately devoted to presenting the best of traditional music, and willing to use his own resources to bring a financially "risky" performer to the stage to give people a chance to hear their music. A wonderfully generous host who went out of his way to make sure his guests were comfortable and well fed. (When Peter arranged a concert for my then-husband, Joe Hickerson, he took Joe, me, and numerous friends out for one of the most convivial and memorable meals I can remember -- a chance for Joe to meet the "locals," and everyone to meet us. We felt truly welcomed.)

Eccentric? Sure, but delightfully so. A worthy and deserving human being? Absolutely.

And, by the way, since when is being "stable" (a subjective judgement, to be sure) a legal requirement for being allowed to accept a bequest?

My good wishes are with Peter all the way!

Kathy Westra
Silver Spring, Maryland