Dear Angela,
Congratulations!
The new Bach Concerti recordings are to die for! I have listened to all of these pieces hundreds of times, and hearing them in this version is almost like listening to totally new music-- almost, but not quite. All my dear old friends are there, but definitely sounding quite fresh and new! I hear many beautiful things in them I never heard before. I'm glad you saved the best for last! Just listening to them makes me feel happy, happy, HAPPY!
Penny
Hi Angela:
I was manager of the Modesto Symphony when you appeared so successfully as a guest artist. I
I am going to Italy July 26-August 10, staying in Montpalcino. I was going to go to your Festival and regret that it will already be over. Are you going to be performing anywhere else in Umbria while I am there?
I am glad to see that your dream of the Festival has so quickly come true.
With all best wishes, Camille Reed
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your Bath recital .. well no, there aren't words that can adequately describe it.
At the CD signing afterwards you thanked me for coming, all I can say in response is that it was a real privilege. It goes without saying that from a musical perspective the concert was wonderful, but over and above your musical gifts (!), the really important thing is your ability to make your audience feel so happy.
Really was a fantastic, joyous evening ... The world would be a much poorer place without you.
Thanks!
Angela:
I have just received news of your new festival - WOW! I would love to be there with you this summer, but shall have to pass... until maybe next year. All the very best, as ever. I think of you often and of our Piano Six escapades across Canada. Your energy is an inspiration!
Ciao bella - MII
Dear Angela,
It was wonderful to see you and hear you play again in Toronto. It was also great to have a bit of a chat with your mother after the concert. Best of luck with your festival in Umbria...I thought I might be able to make it there this year. Next time, for sure!
Fabulous website! I'll visit often.
With love,
Chris
Dear Miss Hewitt,
Shalom! from Jerusalem! What a delightful source of nourishment your recordings are to my wife and me. We are so blessed that you will be coming up to Jerusalem next week. Know that our love and prayers will be with you as you visit and play in our land. We are grateful...and wish to extend to you the Hebrew greeting..."Br'cha haBa'a"...(Blessed is she who comes)!
Sincerely,
Martin & Norma Sarvis
Jerusalem
I first heard you play last week and called the radiostation to get more information. The piece was Bach'sPartita in B flat Major. I was able to get the recording on the internet. I am impressed. My next one, I hope
(haven't been able to find it yet) is the Goldberg Variations.
I have several recordings with different musicians playing Bach and your interpretation is right up there.
I saw on a Danish website that you will be performing on Langeland, Denmark, in August, and since I am planning a trip there this summer to visit family, I'll try to include your concert.
Dear Angela, I have collected every one of your fabulous records and for me you are simply the finest ever player of Bach's music on the Piano. I have always revered Edwin Fischer and Rosalyn Tureck in this music but you are even finer than them. I can listen to you for hours on end and still want more.
I heard you play Mozart sublimely in Brighton in April, and came to your recital at the Royal festival Hall on 22 May.I was bowled over by your wonderful playing, not just the Bach but also the sensuousness you gave the Ravel. I had never realised the emotional depth of Liszt's Sonata until I heard you play it. I had always regarded it as just a barnstorming display piece. How do you do it ?!!
I had the pleasure of meeting you afterwards when you kindly signed my CDs, you were so warm and welcoming to us ordinary members of the public !
I will come and hear you again at every opportunity.
Dear Angela,
Your recital in Bath was wonderful - it has to be one of the most inspiring concerts I've ever been to. Watching you play the Lizst piece almost had me in tears. Virtuosotastic. I wanted to meet you afterwards when you were signing the cds but I had to catch my bus. I'd love to come to see you in Italy but I'm seeing Queen in Hyde Park. Come back next year and keep playing that Lizst.
Much love,
Philip
Hello Angela!
We met last evening on the flight from Rome to Bristol (I must again apologise for taking my boots off and disturbing your computer work!!).
We are now back at home in Barnstaple, North Devon and have looked up your website - it's fantastic!
We hope that your stay in Bath is good and that your concert tonight (Sunday 29th May) is a success. Rest assured we will tune into Radio 3 on 26th June to listen to the Royal Festival Hall recital.
With best wishes, Susan and Phillip.