Nadya TichmanFor me, Robin was ever considerate, thoughtful, generous and supportive. Playing Chamber Music with him was wonderful- he was creative, inspiring and a great collaborator. I yearn to hear more of his jokes backstage at Davies Hall. He would bring me a perfect pear from Harry and David every year and he shared many … Dear Friend and Colleague
Larry RotheI always identified Robin with the San Francisco Symphony, which I think is how he identified himself. In February 1983, just recently arrived in the Bay Area, I attended my first San Francisco Symphony concert. My wife and I sat way up in the second tier, and as the musicians gathered on stage, she … Bookends
Lolly LewisMichael and Sharon Austin (former SFS payroll manager), Susan Lull (former SFS IT manager), Joyce Wessling, Robin, and Jose
John CampbellRobin was great fun on tours and run-outs. Always curious about unusual attractions, he and I visited the Parthenon. Actually, a life-size replica in a downtown Nashville Park.
Nicholas Pavkovic…and a Steingräber, photographed at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Phil GrahamApologies in advance. There is a LOT of backstory coming before you’ll experience some of Robin’s wondrous wit. Here goes… On Feb. 7, 2011, the website “A Word A Day” published the word ‘dyspeptic.’ That has nothing to do with anything except that the Thought For Today which followed it was very clever.” Here … How I “met” Robin
Anne SullivanTo the most open-hearted, funny and gifted human being I’ve had the good fortune to hang out with….You transformed lives and will forever be with us. I’m so grateful. Thank you, Lolly, and everyone who got this celebration together.
Margo KieserAlways the perfect guest, and always able to light up the room!
John ChisholmRobin, during a tour to New York, looked up Kitty Carlisle in the Manhattan phone book (under: Hart, Mrs. Moss), went to her apartment building, handed the doorman a tip, and a spray of flowers and a note for Mrs. Hart, inviting her to luncheon at the Algonquin Hotel, at the famous round table. … Lunch with Kitty Carlisle
John ChisholmThis was taken when I hosted a small luncheon to celebrate Robin’s 60th birthday.