Ms. Hewitt,
I started back on my piano practice the day I heard you perform in Atlanta on April 29. What an inspiration! I was mesmerized. After hearing your program, I have plunged back into piano with renewed energy and commitment, "Claire de Lune" and the last movement Bach's Italian Concerto, Thank you for your artistry.
Angela,
You remarked I was "first in line" after today's astounding performance at Spivey Hall. I'd like also to be first in line to share that experience with all of your fans.
I have been collecting solo classical and jazz piano media for over thirty years, starting with Keith Jarrett's Koln Concert. I recently drove 15 hours RT to see Bruce Hornsby, worth every dollar and every minute. But nothing could have prepared me for today.
As you mentioned, the venue was dead still and quiet throughout. I think we were all mesmerized. My eyes were glistening less than a moment into the performance, and I sure wasn't the only one shedding a tear or two. Once I recognized intermission, a long, pent-up burst of air escaped from me.
I was disappointed that, seated at the far right of the hall, I couldn't see your hands, but that was serendipitous as I had a clear and direct view of your expressions as you played. It was spellbinding and gave me an addition to your art I will always have with me.
The finish of Le Tombeau de Couperin was beyond my powers of description. I wanted to jump in the air with a feeling of triumph, like we golf fans do when our favorite player totally nails a shot few would ever even attempt.
When you started "Clair de Lune," I shook my head in disbelief and wonder. It was the perfect wind down, and driving down to the venue, I had asked myself what I would most like to hear as an encore. "La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin," I decided. Guess I'll hear it for Christmas. 🙂
Thank you again for not only your music, but also for your graciousness and time you give us as we dearly appreciate you.
best, Jon
Cara signora Hewitt
un grande piacere ascoltare la sua musica e la sua bella lingua italiana. Spero proprio di sentirla al Festival di Trasimeno (visto che abito a Cortona!).
Con vero affetto
Caterina
Delighted to read you are back doing what you love most!
So sorry to hear of your shabby treatment by Ryanair. Never flown them, never will.
One thinks of Ryanair in the same way as one thinks of Goldman's when it comes to their corporate attitude to customers
Dear Ms. Hewitt,
After repeated listenings of your baroque recordings (which I do daily) - your playing continues to inspire me to perfect my own playing - especially Bach. For that alone, I am deeply appreciative.
Being my favourite pianist (and not just because I too am from Ottawa:) - it also gives be great pleasure to continue to enlarge my already extensive Hewitt CD collection. I would also highly recommend to all pianists and music lovers your DVD Bach lecture-recital - extremely informative and insightful on all aspects of baroque keyboard performance and correct interpretive stye.
In closing Ms. Hewitt, I very much look forward to your forthcoming Ottawa concerts - and to thank you for the continued joy you bring to your audiences. I also wish you good health (I was just recently made aware of your sugery).
Very best regards from Ottawa,
Luc
Angela,
Concerning your Ryanair horror story, I have never used Ryanair on principle because they are a joke as an organisation. It amazes me why,when they use all the tricks of the trade to humiliate their customers, that they still attract custom. Hopefully some will take note of your own experience.
So pleased to know that you are recovering and again on the concert platform.
Graham V. Cornwell.
London.
Wishing you the best of health! We are all looking forward to many more decades of your concerts and recordings!
Wishing you well on your return to the stage tonight! So glad you have recovered so quickly!
Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery, dear Ms. Hewitt
Dear Mrs. Hewitt,
Yesterday after the concert in Calgary I talked to you trying to express my deep appreciation from one musician to another for your playing of Bach. I am afraid I came across rather clumsily. I want to take the opportunity here to thank you again for coming to Calgary and giving such an immensly pleasurable musical gift to us here in "cowtown" Please come again!