Unbelievable. I bumped into Michael in Trafford Park only a few months ago having not seen him since college. His warmth, enthusiasm and friendliness undampened by the years. He proudly showed me pictures of his children and we exchanged notes on the last 20 years. Modestly he mentioned nothing of his undoubted success as a Klezmer violinist. I'd have loved to have heard him play..........deepest sympathies to his nearest and dearest.