David Elliott
21st August, 1942 - 11th November, 2020The Staff and Trustees of Harvard Radio Broadcasting (WHRB-FM) invite you to join us on Friday, May 13, 2022 for a service honoring the memory of David Elliott, at the Memorial Church, Harvard Yard. Please register ASAP at whrb.org/memorial. Although all events are free, we welcome all gifts to help defray the cost of the venues and catering. If you can give $50, or even more, we will be especial... more
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Join MemoriesJonathan Lehrich David with Chauncey, one of two family dachshunds (1942/43).
Jonathan Lehrich Late 1940s
Jonathan Lehrich The Elliott family at home. Front: David, Barbara, Helen H. Rear: Byron K., Kent.
Jonathan Lehrich David with his mother, Helen H. Elliott, at the wedding of his sister Barbara to John Niles.
Jonathan Lehrich c. 1960
Jonathan Lehrich David with his sister, Barbara Elliott Niles, early 1960s.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Andrew Sihler '62 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y. "Please do include my tribute to David Elliott on the on-line memorial. It's not really an adequate tribute, but then almost nothing would be."
Brie Martin A memory shared by William Bechhoefer '63 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Bill Smith David overseeing the demolition of Dudley House after the move to Claverly.
Brie Martin A memory shared by David A. Andelman '66 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Rick Ehrenberg '67 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Randy Webb, 67 /WHR2 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Bill Press David mugs for the camera (because it was a spy-style Minox).
Bill Press David takes a yawning break while broadcasting Harvard Commencement.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Barry Schneider for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin A memory shared by George O. Klemp '68 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Barry Schneider David at Howie's with Barry Schneider '68 and Karen Hedlund '70. As senior feeder, he pays out the cash.
Jonathan Lehrich Campbell's Soup crocque, featuring David with Kathy Reilly '71 and soprano Licia Albanese
Jonathan Lehrich David with his nephew, Andy Niles.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Leonard Lehrman '71 (CP '68-9) for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Jonathan Lehrich Postcard from London.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Mark Perkins for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Paul J. Lingane '74 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Peter Storer Jeannie & Peter Storer Wedding, June 1974
Brie Martin A memory shared by David Sogg '79 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Mather Pfeiffenberger '79 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin A brief 8 mm film of David and Paul Perkovic '71, broadcasting the 1979 Harvard Class Day exercises in Tercentenary Theatre. It was taken by the father of Mather Pfeiffenberger '79.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Ben Lipkowitz for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Kenny Freundlich '82 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Greg Wright '83 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin David on the steps of Widener at Harvard Commencement in June 1983. Photo credit Kenny Freundlich '82, who adds, "that's my mother standing next to David 😀."
Brie Martin A memory shared by Adam J. Sorscher, MD for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Joyce Tang Boyland '86 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin David spending time at Michael Rosenberg's sublet in Cambridge, during a gathering of just-graduated and current WHRBies in the summer of 1986. Caption edited thanks to a correction from Rdvrk, '85.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Fred Little ‘87 (FLtch) for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Jonathan Lehrich David's Beethoven Orgy(R) promo
Jonathan Lehrich David Elliott program signoff and station ID
Jonathan Lehrich Alex Ross '90, David Elliott '64, Steve Lees '91, and Neil Hendin '92 setting up for the Commencement broadcast.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Alex Ross '90 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Ana M. Kreyszig '90 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Jonathan Lehrich At his father's apartment on Boylston Street.
Brie Martin Excerpted from David Elliott's speech inaugurating WHRB's new studios at Pennypacker Hall. Audio selected from the David Elliott Memorial Orgy(R), organized by geige (Allison Pao) and bread (Xilin Zhou).
Brie Martin A memory shared by Conevery Bolton Valencius for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Matthew Valencius (SNARF, YFCE 94-96) for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Mona Lewandoski for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Anthony Cheung '04 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Jon Stona '07 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin Rebecca Merton '13 joined David on the Lion during Harvard's 2012 commencement ceremony in Tercentenary Theatre. Photo credit Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard University
Brie Martin A memory shared by Tim Mariano M.D., Ph.D., M. Sc., SMIEEE and Harvard College '13, for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Jonathan Lehrich At Thanksgiving at the house of his sister, Barbara Elliott Niles.
Jonathan Lehrich David with Jeff Cobb '66. (Date approximate.)
Brian Epstein David at The Game, November 2014
Jonathan Lehrich David with his WHRB Tribute award, alongside Marie (Breaux) Epstein '90 and Jon Lehrich '90.
Brie Martin At the WHRB 75th reunion, David told a story that illustrates the spirit of improvisation and creativity he cultivated at the station. Featuring audio from an undergraduate broadcast by Alex Ross '90. Selected from the David Elliott Memorial Orgy(R), organized by geige (Allison Pao) and bread (Xilin Zhou).
Brie Martin "Should we...? Should I...?" David and WHRB President Christina Teodorescu '16 tap the mic to get our attention at the WHRB 75th reunion gala.
Brie Martin Please include this photo from the 75th reunion. From left to right: David, Ed Clarke, Evan Steinberg, Paul Farr, Bill Taylor, Barbara Shore, Peter Salerno, Bob Levin, me (George) Marty Thrope, Barry Schneider … and I recognize but can’t name the last two (perhaps someone can help). I wish I could be there in person, but I will be there in spirit. -- George O. Klemp (via email)
Brie Martin A memory shared by Christina Teodorescu '16 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin David Elliott and Aaron Fogelson '19, broadcasting Harvard Commencement from The Lion. Photo credit Rose Lincoln/Harvard
Further fine memories may be found in the comments to these past writeups for the Boston Musical Intelligencer: https://www.classical-scene.com/2019/05/17/elliott-honored/ https://www.classical-scene.com/2019/07/03/whrb-july-4/ https://www.classical-scene.com/2021/05/26/whrb-commemorates-again/ https://www.classical-scene.com/2020/11/13/david-...
Brie Martin A memory shared by WHRB listener Steven Weissburg for the David Elliott Memory Org y. "David was unique. I learned so much from him. I appreciated his massive efforts and his evident humanity."
Brie Martin A memory shared by Robert S. Blacklow, M.D. for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Peter Bronk of Waltham, for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.
Brie Martin A memory shared by Garland Allen for the David Elliott Memorial Org y. "He was a constant builder of the station, and I have to credit him for getting me back into WHRB programming after a few years 'abstinence.'"
Brie Martin CONCERT. On Friday, May 13, 2022, the Staff and Trustees of Harvard Radio Broadcasting (WHRB-FM) presented a service and concert honoring the memory of David R. Elliott ’64, a.k.a. (LT)^2 , live from the Memorial Church, Harvard Yard. At the concert, performances featured Robert Levin ’68, Miki Cloud ’04, Jessica Bodner, and Raman Ramakrishnan ’98. Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 3 in c, Op. 60 – Andante Schubert: Impromptu in G-flat, Op. 90, No. 3, D. 899 Debussy: Pour le piano, L. 95 – Toccata Dvořák: Piano Quartet in E-flat, Op. 87 – Lento
Brie Martin SERVICE. On Friday, May 13, 2022, the Staff and Trustees of Harvard Radio Broadcasting (WHRB-FM) presented a service and concert honoring the memory of David R. Elliott ’64, a.k.a. (LT)^2 , live from the Memorial Church, Harvard Yard. At the service, speeches and music paid tribute to David’s extraordinary life and his 58 years at WHRB. Officiating was The Rev. Calvon Jones, Assistant Minister in the Memorial Church, joined by eulogists Oscar Schafer ’61, Chairman, Rivulet Capital; Kathleen Fay, Executive Director, Boston Early Music Festival; and Jonathan Lehrich ’90, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Harvard Radio Broadcasting. Music included: Bach: Prelude in E-flat, BWV 552; Edward Jones Moore: Aria, “Mary’s Prayer”; Amanda Forsythe, Robert Levin ’68 Bach: Fugue in E-flat, BWV 552; Edward Jones