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Yesterday, George Crumb passed away at 92 at his house in Pennsylvania. . I only have words of thanks for him. Putting aside his music, his humanity was above this world. A very few times in my life I met someone so generous, kind and humble. A true Maestro. . From the moment we met, he supported me no matter what. I remember my first trip to Pennsylvania, on a snowy day, waiting at the train station where George himself came driving with his car to pick me up (he was 88!). I remember being on the passenger's seat thinking: I am seated with George Crumb in his car! I remember sharing a glass of "Chopin Vodka" while he told me amazing stories while I was literally in shock because I was able to meet him. . Some more meetings came after that one, and he always had kind words and time for me asking nothing in return. . His music opened my mind, my ears and my heart. It showed me universes and sensations above this world. To perform his music became something almost sacred, almost like a ritual where I felt connected to something bigger. . Crumb as a musician and as a person became a role model to me, and as a friend once told me: "All what your elders give to you, is a debt to pay with the next generation" and I will make sure to pay my debt. . Thank you maestro for making the world a more magical place with your music. . Thank you for inviting me to your house, for listening to me, for the amazing stories you told me and for your unconditional support. . The world is a better place because of your music, which is inmortal. . . . . #crumb #georgecrumb #piano #fabioalvarezpiano #pianist #musician #music #musica #contemporary #website #picture #picoftheday #goal #motivation #musiclife #follow #followforfollow #follow4follow #work #workhard #makrokosmos #travel #traveltheworld #klavier #likesforlike #nyc #love #video