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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