May 1, 2021
May 1, 2021
I had the pleasure of meeting Leonid and Nina through the classical music loving and concert going MeetUp, hosted by Mather Pfeiffenberger. Nina and Leonid were the most vivid of the welcoming members at my first meeting, the 2016 Independence Day concert at the National Cathedral, with a convivial group luncheon afterward at Cafe DeLuxe. I was fortunate to be seated with Leonid and Nina at the cafe. Their exquisite manners included everyone at our table and in the room, and they drew the entire group together in conversation about the music and life. Their gracious treatment of each other showed the happiest of marriages.
It has been a joy to encounter them at similar gatherings and hear Leonid's insightful views on the performances we enjoyed together. The sparkle of Leonid's insights and the example of Leonid's and Nina's happy marriage will be missed at the group's meetings. I hope that Nina will continue to join the group and bring her and Leonid's spirit to our gatherings.
It has been a joy to encounter them at similar gatherings and hear Leonid's insightful views on the performances we enjoyed together. The sparkle of Leonid's insights and the example of Leonid's and Nina's happy marriage will be missed at the group's meetings. I hope that Nina will continue to join the group and bring her and Leonid's spirit to our gatherings.