The funeral took place yesterday in Netanya, Israel, of Daniel Hoffman, an outstanding researcher and performer of klezmer music. He was diagnosed two years ago with a glioblastoma and received treatment in Germany.
Daniel leaves a wife, Karine, and three children.
Marc Feldman writes:
‘Good-bye my dear Daniel, my dearest friend, a mensch in the most sincere sense, even now you somehow find a way to make me smile in my tears. There is a bit more silence in the world now without you, but this is how I will remember you, playing, bringing joy the orchestra and lighting up the audience. Marie and I will always remember the musical nights in Tel Aviv with you and your band in that little restaurant. That’s one of our most cherished moments in all our travels and you gave it to us. It always seemed like there was hope and we had big plans for a dream concert of fiddlers from around the world all together. I’ll never forget that dream, one day I’ll make it come true and you’ll be with us. Your light will continue to shine and inspire; your memory is a blessing to me and everybody you touched in Brittany. A little music to illuminate our way Thank you maestro.’
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