Hi, Angela Hewitt. I have heard of you by7 reputation, have been looking forward to hearing you play. Today was my lucky day, coming into Brandenburg 5 while driving just after it started. Well, it took a minute to adjust to the piano, but you really went the distance in making the mix work. I can't think of anything more difficult than playing Bach with a piano in ensemble.
So, the performance was so singular that I just stopped the car when i returned home, wondering who on earth was making this magic. I was not surprised when i learned that it was you.
Thank you, awe, congratulations. You have set the bar at impossible.
Dear Angela,
thank you very much for a magnificent concert last night in Copenhagen. I enjoyed every note you played. You play with such natural conviction that it is a joy to appreciate the music of these composers .The Bach suite was lovely and the Liszt tone poem exalted.
Dear Angela, I am just coming excited from your Concert in Pavia. The unnecessary applause at the end of the first movement of the Concert in A (on the other hand irresistible) does not detract from the enthusiasm that transmits this music and this great performer, who is you. The intent with the Camerata Salzburg was perfect. It is perhaps time for another recording of these concerts? Thanks again Angela, and Bach live forever Francesco
Hi Angela,
Loved your performance of Beethoven's Emperor Concerto last night at Roy Thomson Hall. The solo piano part at the end of the first movement was pure magic.
Enjoyed your Edinburgh concert hugely. A real testament to the greatness of Bach. I mentioned afterwards an inspiring book about Bach which I'm guessing you know already...Evening in the Palace of Reason by James Gaines. Not sure if you get the chance to immerse yourself in the cantata repertoire! But if you don't know it, spend 10 minutes on BWV 118, a breath-taking motet that miraculously captures all that is great about humankind. What a man... What a world to have such a man in it!
I was fortunate to hear you play last night in San Jose. The Beethoven was wonderful. You were also gracious enough to sign my CD of Faure. Thanks for the music.
Dear Angela
I had the huge privilege and joy to hear part two of The Art of the Fugue in Harrogate on Sunday.
I had attended Part 1 last year so this recital was much anticipated.
I was truly moved - to tears - by your interpretation of the final contrapunctus followed by chorale prelude BWV668 Thankyou so much
Dear Angela
Your recital in YMCA was stunning. Comparing to Your Suites recording, I feel that Your live performance is more free and wild in positive meaning. Last time I heard so great playing was 8 years ago when You played Echo as encore. Please dont us wait next 8 years to visit our country again! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Dear Ms. Hewitt,
I just discovered you on YouTube. I thought I knew Bach but you're showing me so much more of him. Thanks!
Warren
San Carlos, CA
Hello again!
I"m sorry that this posting is a little late. I attended both of your recent concerts in Tokyo and I learned so much from your incisive playing. The architectural structure of Bach is greatly enhanced by the clarity and precision of your artistic instinct.
I was particularly enthralled by the way you let the voices move seamlessly between both hands, as required. Some of the pieces were orchestral, others were chamber-like and then there were the chorales! I cannot wait until the release of your interpretation on disc.
I feel that is great privilege to be able to hear you in such a small venue as Oji Hall, however, the audience tends to be composed exclusively of members, which limits access to younger people. I'm not sure if your Nagoya venue was larger and you had an opportunity there to enjoy sharing your music with a wider audience. I hope you did.
Regardless, I look forward to your next visit and appreciate the effort you make to come to Japan.
Brava!
J