Obituary: Ida Gotkovsky (1933 - 2025)
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In Memoriam Ida GOTKOVSKY (1933–2025)
The Lady of the Winds is no longer with us.
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Ida GOTKOVSKY at the age of 92, during the night of October 14 to 15, 2025. She now joins the pantheon of French composers who elevated the wind orchestra to a musical means of expression equal to all others — together with her friends Désiré DONDEYNE, Serge LANCEN, Roger BOUTRY, and Frédéric ROBERT.
Ida GOTKOVSKY’s work will endure and, we hope, continue to be championed for a long time. For all who knew Ida GOTKOVSKY, the image that will forever remain is that of an artist—demanding and inspired—grateful for what her teachers at the Conservatoire had sown, and happy to meet her performers with a modesty equaled only by her talent.
The world of wind ensembles thanks you, Madame, for who you were and for what you leave us as your legacy.
If you wish to learn more about the life and work of Ida Gotkovsky, the French Association for the Advancement of Wind Ensembles (AFEEV) has prepared a very comprehensive dossier on her. (French) – Thanks to Patrick Péronnet for sharing.
Ida Gotkovsky comprehensive repertoire list :
Dossier AFEEV
Tribute concerts and lectures
Presentation on Ida Gotkovsky by David Wacyk
Obituary (José Rafael Pascual Vilaplana, Spanish)
Miguel Etchegoncelay
