In Memory of Józef Pacholczyk (1938–2021)

In Memory of Józef Pacholczyk (1938-2021)It was truly a life experience, a pleasure and a privilege to be one of Józef Pacholczyk's PhD students in the graduate program in ethnomusicology he established in the 1980s at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in the United States.As an expression of heartfelt respect, love, and gratitude, I chose to share memories of my mentor's unique personal and professional qualities that deserve to be made known to the broader public and can most assuredly serve as a valuable inspiration to future generations of young scholars.This tribute follows his life in A-B-A form from A, an early career as a classical concert pianist to B, his academic accomplishments in ethnomusicology, and A, a return to piano performances.When Józef 's wife Talitha informed me of his death, I decided to write a somewhat unusual obituary, recalling his views, values, and accomplishments as informed by thoughts from some of his colleagues and students

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