Dear Ms Hewitt: I am writing to you to say how much I appreciate your new website. It is not often that I found a website that is cogent, fascinating, entertaining, and and that keeps me so well-informed of your doings. I wonder if I could make a suggestion, about fans being able to download your music from the site. I presume that you hold copyright in what you do, and therefore there is no reason why you could not make available music to fans on demand. You could have this down by giving only a few seconds' sampling and thus make more fans want to buy the works. Alternatively, you could have whole CDs ready to download, and charge fans by credit card. This, as many millions have discovered, is very easy. It would also be one way to destroy the scourga of record companies, who already make far too much money. Best, Roger Mauntner
Dearest Angela, it has been far too long since I last wrote you. So much to say, but I will leave that for another time. Myself and the girls were thrilled to here about your Juno award (#3 is it?) and were equally disappointed you couldn't make it to Winnipeg. I saw that you were in Minneapolis for a concert. I am extremely impressed with your website and it has allowed me to keep up with you as you tour the world. I think it's a great way for your fans (I of course being #1) to hear your news and see where and what you are playing next. I will write you more soon. All my best.
Dear Angela, Thank you very much for your two night recitals in Tokyo last week. Ever since we went to your first debut concert in Japan last year, we were very attracted by your well-prepared program and performance. You amazed us by playing the Goldberg (fully repeated version) for 80 minutes non-stop with the unique Italian piano FAZIOLI 278. It delivered us clear sound for each phrase and each note produced by your ten fingers. I felt high-density, brilliant-cut, integrity, softness, delicate and well-balanced tune, but honestly speaking they were beyond description. The second night program of Chopin's three nocturnes and Ravel fascinated us as well. It sounded very new and fresh gained by contrast with the first half of Bach works. What a great and smart program it was!
Also, you looked fabulous on stage. I remember you appeared last year in Tokyo with a different colored dress each night. You always seem to impress us with your dress, and wanted to tell you that you are the best pianist dresser! We're so lucky to find out about your site as we can now see your dress. We noticed this year that your musical moment motions during performance were so stylish and even Oscar award actress cannot duplicate such actions. I am still expecting you to present the Scarlatti's sonatas by FAZIOLI piano
and I am very excited to find out about the first Trasimeno Music Festival. At the opening concert on July 2, I see that you are going to play Händel, Scarlatti and Bach, big three genius boys born in 1685. What an intelligent program! I wish I could be there and will try to think of a way to get there to see you perform.
Thanks again for your appearance in Tokyo. Warm Regards, Kazunori SHIBUYA
Ms Hewitt,
We loved your concert in Shepherdstown on April 10. Of course it was masterful--every note seemed perfect! How gracious of you to perform for such a small audience with the same artistry and energy you would expend for a larger and perhaps a more sophisticated one. It was well worth the four hour drive to hear such fine playing. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!! (more on private contact screen)
Dear Angela,
I send you greetings from Kabul, Afganistan. I am here on a project with the World Food Programme. We have met on a couple of occasions in Guelph and more recently in Toronto (the Goldberg Quilt?). Just wanted to let you know that I have played your Bach CDs to Afghans here who have greeted the music with a stunned silence after hearing your playing of Jesu, Joy of Man's desiring. A typical comment was the music must have come from God. Thought you ought to know that your playing brings peace and tranquility to a very troubled part of the world.
Love your website anf hope to make to your festival one year.
Quentin Johnson
Dear Angela,
Your concert (with 'conversazione') at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London last October was the highlight of my year. I loved the way you occasionally broke off the interview to illustrate various points of interpretation on the piano. I listen to your CDs on headphones all the time at work (essential to escape from the noise of an open-plan office), and the Goldbergs are my favourite: you bring out the dance rhythms and different voices so beautifully, especially Variation 24 in 9/8 time. This may be heresy, but I would just love to see an Irish dancer performing a slip jig to this piece! Thank you for all the joy that you give through your playing: not only is it technically impeccable, but your warmth and love of dance result in performances that are far above those of other pianists. And I love the Website! Best wishes, Robin
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Dear Angela: I attended the April 16th performance at the Chan Centre: what a total delightful experience. I love J.S. Bach, he’s my favorite composer and this was my best experience ever at a concert hall. I was on the edge of my seat for the whole performance. To listen to the music and watch you conduct was magic. What fantastic talent you have. Thank you for your commitment to J.S. Bach’s works, and your commitment to excellence. I look forward to hearing the recorded performance on CBC – if indeed they respond to my request regarding when it will be aired. The other highlight of the evening was to exchange a few words with you in the lobby that evening. You are a treasure. Thanks a million and God richly bless you.
Dear Angela,
Saw you play and conduct at the Chan Centre in mid April, 2005. I can't tell you how much we enjoyed it! You seemed to become a part of the music. So often we watch conductors trying to dominate the orchestra but you flowed right into the music. Thank you so much for a lovely evening.
Dear Angela, My partner and I went up to Vancouver from Portland and LOVED both evenings!! Are you going to record the Mozart concerti? If you do, please record K466 EXACTLY in the those bright tempi you played it!! On a less serious note, we also LOVED your gown and your hair!! Did you get your gowns in the US or Europe? We see from your schedule that you are traveling an unbelievable amount. Please don't overdo it!! Best - Tim Simchek