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Christopher BUCK Obituary
Christopher Michael:
aged 46, passed away on February 16, 2015, after his ongoing battle with cancer. Born in New York he was a virtuoso violinist graduating from Manhattan School of Music with post grad studies at Rice University under Camilla Wicks.
After his first battle with cancer he became an expert in antique violins and then moved to Taiwan to continue studies in Mandarin, in which he became fluent.
Subsequently he joined his family in New Zealand and taught violin at Nelson School of Music until he became deaf.
Chris is survived by two sisters, a niece and nephew and his father who greatly miss him.
A memorial concert will take place at Chanel Arts, Saturday Feb 28 at 1pm for all those who would like to attend. In lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice.
Memories and Condolences
for Christopher BUCK
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8 Entries
with Chris in 2008, Abel Tasman National Park.
Jason Jingshi Li
May 19, 2016
I'm very saddened by the belated news that Chris passed away. The man who taught me how to listen to my violin and express my feelings through it. I will remember him.
Gila Goldstein
June 29, 2015
I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Chris. Only today June 28 I heard about that...Chris was a long time friend from school days in NY at MSM and also my chamber music partner at school for two years. We cherished wonderful moments of music making of violin/piano duo repertoire, I esp remember Brahms violin sonata no 2 and Prokofiev violin sonata no 1 in F minor. I also played for Chris on his graduation recital. It is a terrible tragedy. Although we did not see each other for about 13-14 years, we kept in touch by occasional emails. Last was December 2013. May he rest in peace and I shall forever cherish our special friendship. My deepest condolences to his father and sisters.
Gila Goldstein, New York City
Veronica (Ancie) James Eliscu
March 2, 2015
Chris, you were a great scene partner in acting class in NY. So sorry that you suffered so much. Miss you, Chris.
February 27, 2015
My dearest friend in the world is gone. I will mourn him and remember him with deep love every day. I have no words to express the depth of my grief. My profound condolences to his family.
Eden Joven
February 24, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Simon Shiao
February 24, 2015
I am sorry to hear about the passing of my good friend Chris Buck. Chris and I were violin friends from our student days at the Manhattan School of Music, and remained friends after that. He was such a gentle soul. We have shared many laughters and a shed a few tears, but throughout our friendship, it was always the great love of music and the violin that connected us. I will always think of you Chris. May the melodies of the Birds Ascending and Barber Violin Concerto always be playing whereever you are.
Your friend, Simon Shiao (Jacksonville, FL)
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