Hi Angela:
I just returned home from your Saskatoon benefit concert for Watercan, Oct 24, 2010. It was wonderful to hear you play again in Saskatoon. One of my most favourite albums in my entire collection is your Bach Arrangements which I absolutely love. You achieve a transcendence that is at once healing, comforting, and immensely beautiful. I listen to it from time to time on my iPod when running (as well as at home), and it is always is a wonderful experience. Thanks for taking a minute to chat after the concert, you are one of the most approachable stars I've met in the classical music world! Best wishes!
ms Hewett-- thanks so much for introducing me to Bach ! "Eternal harmony in dialogue with itself" Goethe
Dear Angela,
I just saw on the schedule of Teatro della Pergola on Florence that you will come back in April. Can't wait to see you again.
All the best
Francesco
It's been a month since I was in Umbria enjoying the Trasimeno Music Festival and the memories of that wonderful week are still very fresh. I remember the evening listening to Mozart's Elvira Madigan and doing something I have never done before in all of my 79 years: Standing up at the end and shouting BRAVO which was followed immediately by a chorus of BRAVOS, and one of the women from Atlanta saying she was so moved by Angela's playing she cried. It was that kind of evening, that kind of week.
What else? Three four-star dinners with canapes on the green followed inside by champagne and wine and impeccable service; a tour of the town of Gubbio which some say is the loveliest town in Europe; the rest of that evening of Mozart, every offering so very memorable; Beethoven symphonies in an eleventh century church of great beauty; seating in the castle with the performers only a few feet away; and a gifr from the Festival of fine wines to take home and remind one of that wonderful week.
Dear Angela
What a delight to hear you this morning on the CBC fm on "This is My Music". I have followed your career throughout the years and marvelled at your incredible talent.
This morning was particularly poignant as you talked about your mother. "Mrs Hewitt" was my music teacher when I attended Glebe Collegiate back in Ottawa. Your comments re her music preferences was very special.
Thank you for sharing some private moments with us and for bringing back many memories for me in particular. Your mother instilled in me a love of Classical music which becomes even stronger the older I become.
Wanda Walker (Allan)
Victoria, B.C.
Dear Angela, I heard you on "Q" on Chicago Public Radio while traveling to get home after a stressful 12-hour work day. I think you are amazing and brilliant!!! I love you playing and think you are a brilliant entertainer. Thank you for appearing on "Q." Please count me as one of your new devoted fans.
Dear Angela, recently, while deeply involved in my work, with the usual classical internet station in the background, a Bach keyboard selection came on. I had to stop everything and listen. Such nuance and feeling and subtlety. It was Bach as I had always wanted to hear him. Of course it was you. Thank you so much for reawakening my love for this compelling music. I have your Goldberg and WTC. I look forward to acquiring the rest. I also have Couperin and Rameau, so far. If you record it, I'll acquire it. I look forward to a live performance in the Boston area.
I have followed your career; have all of your Bach recordings. Attended six performances, including the WTC in Toronto.
To a magnificient pianist, and splendid performer, a very Happy Birthday.
David
Just received Six Partitas and have been playing the No. 1 Menuet repeatedly. Thanks very much and best regards.
Dear Angela,
Many thanks, for the wonderful experience of listening your second recording of Bach's WTC.
Anastassia