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Obituary

Beloved violinist, teacher, father, grandfather, and friend to many, Robert Samson Bloch died peacefully on November 4, 2023, at the age of 89.

Born in Chicago, Bob played with the San Francisco Symphony, the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, the Lyric Opera in Chicago, and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. He taught at Cornell University, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and UC Davis, where he was on the faculty for more than 25 years.

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Born

June 2nd, 1934
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Passed away

November 4th, 2023
Davis, CA

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