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17 Jun 04 - 06:56 PM (#1209495) Subject: Obit: Estelle Klein 1930 - 2004 From: GUEST,Jeremiah McCaw This just appeared on the Maplepost list: Subject: Estelle Klein 1930-2004 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Estelle Klein today - June 17, 2004. Estelle died after a brief battle with cancer. To all who knew her, Estelle was a true force of nature a very special person with an unbridled passion for experiencing and embracing all that life had to offer music, books, theatre, art and architecture, food, travel, crafts, to name just some of Estelle¹s many interests. Estelle changed the world of folk music in Canada. As Artistic Director of the Mariposa Folk Festival her innovative approach to programming and organizational ability set a standard that influenced and shaped every major folk festival in Canada. Estelle also brought her unique multidisciplinary approach to programming to her work for the Ontario Science Centre, Harboufront Centre and many other preeminent cultural organizations. Most recently, she was instrumental in helping to form The ArtsCan Circle, a remarkable organization dedicated to bringing music and a sense of hope to children in some of Canada¹s most remote and distressed Aboriginal communities. She spent her last hours listening to music and reminiscences from many of her closest friends who paid tribute to Estelle at a benefit concert for ArtsCan Circle on May 9th in Toronto. Her insightful and thoughtful conversations, letters, and emails enriched Estelle¹s friends and family. Her egalitarian approach and deep respect for people of all ages and backgrounds was unwavering. Her strong sense of principle informed everything she did and profoundly influenced those close to her. Her loss leaves an enormous gap in the lives of our family husband of 54 years Jack, son Paul, daughter in law Joanne, grandchildren Sophie and Joshua, sister and brother in law Pearl and Steve Dacks, and brother in law and sister in law Les and Alice Klein. Estelle also leaves many close friends across Canada, the United States, and in Prince Edward County where Estelle and Jack lived for the last 14 years. We wish to thank staff at the hospitals in Belleville, Picton, and Kingston for showing such kindness and respect to Estelle during the course of her illness. Donations in Estelle¹s memory may be made to The ArtsCan Circle (cheques payable to: The Agora Foundation in Trust for The ArtsCan Circle), 1360 Lakeshore Road, Sarnia, Ontario, N7S 2M1. A memorial event celebrating Estelle's life will be announced at a later date. Please forward this email as appropriate. Jack and Paul Klein |
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17 Jun 04 - 08:30 PM (#1209546) Subject: RE: Obit: Estelle Klein 1930 - 2004 From: Backstage Manager(inactive) I had the opportunity to work with Estelle about 30 years ago and, as I told her a few years ago when she asked me for anecdotes for a book she was working on, her influence has always been very present in my work. Estelle's importance to the folk festival movement cannot be underestimated. |
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17 Jun 04 - 10:19 PM (#1209597) Subject: RE: Obit: Estelle Klein 1930 - 2004 From: karen k I didn't know Estelle personally but I attended several Mariposa festivals in the late 70's. Mariposa was one of the finest festivals I've ever gone to. My condolences to her family and thank you Estelle for your great contributions to folk music. Rest in peace, Estelle and sing with the angels. |
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18 Jun 04 - 11:32 PM (#1210245) Subject: Obit: Estelle Klein From: Willie-O I was startled to just find this in my inbox. I met Estelle at two festivals last year and she was a remarkable person, interested in everyone--and as you can see, a crucially important figure in the Canadian folk music festival scene. ************************************ From Jack and Paul Klein It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Estelle Klein today - June 17, 2004. Estelle died after a brief battle with cancer. To all who knew her, Estelle was a true force of nature – a very special person with an unbridled passion for experiencing and embracing all that life had to offer – music, books, theatre, art and architecture, food, travel, crafts, to name just some of Estelle's many interests. Estelle changed the world of folk music in Canada. As Artistic Director of the Mariposa Folk Festival her innovative approach to programming and organizational ability set a standard that influenced and shaped every major folk festival in Canada. Estelle also brought her unique multidisciplinary approach to programming to her work for the Ontario Science Centre, Harboufront Centre and many other preeminent cultural organizations. Most recently, she was instrumental in helping to form The ArtsCan Circle, a remarkable organization dedicated to bringing music and a sense of hope to children in some of Canada's most remote and distressed Aboriginal communities. She spent her last hours listening to music and reminiscences from many of her closest friends who paid tribute to Estelle at a benefit concert for ArtsCan Circle on May 9th in Toronto. Her insightful and thoughtful conversations, letters, and emails enriched Estelle's friends and family. Her egalitarian approach and deep respect for people of all ages and backgrounds was unwavering. Her strong sense of principle informed everything she did and profoundly influenced those close to her. Her loss leaves an enormous gap in the lives of our family – husband of 54 years Jack, son Paul, daughter in law Joanne, grandchildren Sophie and Joshua, sister and brother in law Pearl and Steve Dacks, and brother in law and sister in law Les and Alice Klein. Estelle also leaves many close friends across Canada, the United States, and in Prince Edward County where Estelle and Jack lived for the last 14 years. We wish to thank staff at the hospitals in Belleville, Picton, and Kingston for showing such kindness and respect to Estelle during the course of her illness. Donations in Estelle's memory may be made to The ArtsCan Circle (cheques payable to: The Agora Foundation in Trust for The ArtsCan Circle), 1360 Lakeshore Road, Sarnia, Ontario, N7S 2M1. A memorial event celebrating Estelle's life will be announced at a later date. Please forward this email as appropriate.
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19 Jun 04 - 10:01 AM (#1210405) Subject: RE: Obit: Estelle Klein 1930 - 2004 From: black walnut There are going to be many of us at a wedding today in Toronto who will be remembering Estelle. ~b.w. |
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19 Jun 04 - 11:04 PM (#1210716) Subject: RE: Obit: Estelle Klein 1930 - 2004 From: GUEST,Art Thieme The passing of Estelle Klein is a sad happening certainly, but the mark she made with the Mariposa Folk Festival will/should stand as a bright focal point for any other new festival coordinators today who want to know how to do it right. Sadly, I never got to Mariposa, and I never met Estelle Klein; but from all I've heard about her from Emily Friedman, John Roberts, Tony Barrand, Ian Robb and others I feel that I actually did know her better than I know some people I get to see every day. From afar I always admired the way she obviously saw and presented this folk world of ours. ---And she saw it the way it ought to've been seen I always thought. I will miss her like I would a friend---and I thank her. Art Thieme |