Erik Dyke, who was a member of the orchestra since 1978, died on 15 March, aged 69
The North Carolina Symphony has announced the death of its long-standing double bassist, Erik Dyke, who joined the orchestra in 1978. The orchestra described the news as ‘heartbreaking,’ and said that Dyke ’left his mark on the hearts and minds of Symphony patrons, young and old.’
According to The News & Observer, Dyke died after a bicycle accident likely triggered by a stroke.
Dyke was a native of Ann Arbor, MI and was a graduate of the University of Michigan. As a student of Lawrence P. Hurst, Dyke continued studies with Aspen Music Festival, Stuart Sankey, Peter Mercurio, and Music Academy of the West with for many years.
Dyke served as operations manager at the Music Academy Summer Festival in Santa Barbara, California for 25 years. He has also performed at the Spoleto Festival of Two Worlds, Las Palmas, Canary Islands Opera, and the Santa Fe Opera.
He performed with the North Carolina Symphony in its public and education concerts, and inspired young learners through the orchestra’s music and literacy programme, serving pre-kindergarten students.
’Erik’s vivacious and warm personality endeared him to the many people he met around the state, whether in their seats in the concert halls or while walking through the lobby, or even while cycling through the community to and from work,’ the orchestra said in a statement on social media.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Larson, and their son Thor.
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