Dr. Steinitz died in April 1988 at home in his beloved 18th century cottage in Old Oxted village and was a devout Quaker who held a passionate belief that music could contribute to peace by bridging political divides .
Dr. Steinitz died on 21 April 1988 at home in his beloved 18th century cottage in Old Oxted village after a short illness . 
 He was a devout Quaker who held a passionate belief that music could contribute to peace by bridging political divides .