Andrew Patner

Music writer and critic Andrew Patner died on February 3, 2015 following a brief illness, a bacterial infection.

I never met Andrew, but read his blog (and tweets) with interest. He was a significant part of the arts journalism ecosystem in Chicago. It's a huge shock that he's gone without any warning and at the young age of 55. RIP, Andrew; deepest condolences to his partner Tom Bachtell, his mother Irene Patner, and to all who knew and loved him.

Obits and remembrances, more or less in the order I found them:

• Alex Ross
• WFMT (Steve Robinson)
• Chicago Sun-Times (Maureen O'Donnell and Miriam Di Nunzio)
• Chicago Tribune (John van Rhein)
• Classical Voice America (Lawrence Johnson)
• Robert Feder
• Chicagoist
• Chicago Mag (Graham Meyer)
• Chicagoland Radio and Media
• Amanda Ameer (Life's A Pitch)
• Marc Geelhoed (CSO Blog)
• Drew McManus (Adaptistration)
• Michael Miner (Chicago Reader)
• Benjamin Ivry (Jewish Daily Forward)
• Matthew Guerrieri (Soho the Dog)
• Hannah Edgar (Chicago Maroon)
• Will Robin (Seated Ovation)

Updated a number of times since Andrew died; re-posted at top of blog.