In the Presence of a Legend: Mary Palchak Remembers Henri Temianka

Creator

• Mary Palchak, Chapman University
• Charlotte Yoder

Files

Identifier

2026-05-08_Mary_Palchak_Interview-2026.011.a-001

Creation Date

5-8-2026

Description

This interview captures flutist and Chapman University instructor Mary Palchak’s memories of working with Henri Temianka in the California Chamber Virtuosi series and his Los Angeles children’s concerts, highlighting his humor, kindness, audience rapport, and deep commitment to music education.

Recommended Citation

Palchak, Mary and Yoder, Charlotte, "In the Presence of a Legend: Mary Palchak Remembers Henri Temianka" (2026). Chapman University Temianka Music Research Scholar Program. 1.
https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/temianka_music_research_scholars/1