Dearest Angela,
So happy to learn that Gramophone readers (like me) have finally voted you in enough numbers to give you Artist of the Year award (well past due, in my opinion!)!
I have yet to see and hear you play live in the USA. I live in a small town in WV, and wrote you once a few years ago, mentioning how you inspired me to take up the piano once again after decades of neglect. However, I do plan to attend your Trasimeno Festival in 2007 with kith and kin with me, I hope, all proper conditions being met next year, finance-wise.
By the way, is a Fazioli an absolute must in all your concerts now? If so, I think it would be difficult for you to play in my state's capital, since I don't know of any Fazioli available nearby. I hope this isn't the case!
Good luck in all your endeavours!
Warm regards,
Teresa