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August 6, 2010

Every once in a while, during ones lifetime, if you're lucky, you find yourself experiencing something, somewhere that transcends anything you have Êever experienced before.

It feels you with a sense of indescribable joy, amazement and admiration. Your senses are brought to a heightened state that covers the entire emotional spectrum.

At some point you realize you just experienced something you may never experience again but that's ok because you can put it in a bottle and attempt to relive the experience as you attempt to share it with someone who cares. Tonight was that night. Elizabeth was the subject who delivered the most breath taking performance I've ever witnessed, all in the confines of her living room in front if 16 very fortunate people.

With that I say thank you and good night.

With gratitude,


Brian K. Werdesheim, CIMA
ManagingÊDirector-Investments
The Summa Group of Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.



Elizabeth,

I was your mother's cello student at Muhlenberg College, I believe the first. She came on because I needed a cello teacher and there was none. Alas, having started cello relatively late, I hit a wall and failed to make the most of her teaching the last year of three years of instruction. She found and chose for me the cello which I still own and which now my 16 year old son plays. She could at least be satisfied that I still play from time to time, but that my son is now a very accomplished cellist, because his inspiration is from her, passed down through me. Your mother was pregnant with you during my lessons in 1973. I was amazed at her cheerful fortitude, especially when asked during one of my juries, when the baby was due, and she replied, "Today." I often thought how wonderful for the child within to be surrounded with such beautiful cello sound while developing. I see now that it did indeed have an effect! I remain ever grateful to your mother for what she taught me and for her radiant soul which always shown through each lesson. It warms my heart that you honor her so lovingly on your web page. Please send her my warmest regards (if she can remember me at all); certainly I will never forget her. I wish you all the joy and success possible as you share the gift of music.

Daniel Wiktorek, WA


January 7, 2008
Dear Elizabeth:

Yesterday, after a conversation with a friend of mine I became interested in the film ¬The Red Violin¬, exhibited in local TV last night. Early in the morning I felt the need to deep in the item and...Fortunately I found your website. Your picture impressed me first....then your skills. I only hope to have the chance to enjoy hearing your performances one day or the other...I«m 60 years, I«m not a musician but I love music, and I love beauty....May this message carry the warmest feelings of afection from a cuban new admirer of you and your art.
Best regards,
Daniel Noa Monzon

November 10, 2007
Dear Elizabeth,

I just happened to come in to the bookstore in Corte Madera to get some photography magazines when I heard you would be there with that magic violin. I had seen the movie and I had to meet you and hear you play. Well let me say it was you that made the violin sing. Those few minutes listening to you playing were so special that I will never forget you, your musical talents and your beautiful soul. Yes I believe when you play, the brilliance of your soul shines through and touches everyone. Of course the Stradivarius is one of the finest musical instruments in the world but it is your hard work, your talent and your love of the music that I will never forget. You are such a special woman that you eclipse the Stradivarius.

Fred Deneau
Marin County, CA

PS: I included a picture for you to remember the Bay Area with and hopefully it might bring you back here...


Photos Courtesy of Fred Deneau

October 2, 2007
Dear Elizabeth Pitcairn,

I very much enjoyed hearing your performance of the Mozart G-major violin concerto Saturday night in San Bernardino.  The "wait until you hear the adagio" introductory remark from conductor Carlo Ponti, Jr. was nonetheless an understatement. Your performance of the adagio was fluid musical beauty of the highest order. It was made all the more wonderful by the full, even sound of your glorious Strad. I think Mozart was smiling as broadly as I.  I hope there are many occasions to share your artistry in concert halls near to me and worldwide at the highest levels. Indeed, wherever you go you surely will gain plaudits from those who listen with wise, calm and playful minds. I send my thanks for a wonderful time with you, Mozart, Stradivari, and orchestra.   

With appreciation,
Asher R. Sheppard
Redlands, California

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