Martin Bookspan, a classical music broadcaster, author, critic and lecturer, who was well-known locally for his work with the the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood, died peacefully at his home in Aventura, Fla. on Thursday.
A former part-time resident of Stockbridge who spent summers in the Berkshires for more than 50 years, Bookspan was 94.
Known for his distinctive delivery during his 60-year broadcasting career, Bookspan served as a host and commentator for live broadcasts of the BSO, Boston Pops, the New York Philharmonic and the American Symphony Orchestra under its founder, Leopold Stokowski. He was also the lead commentator for "Live at Lincoln Center" on PBS for the show's first 30 years, until 2006.