Letters and feedback from participants

Feedback course 2007 as they arrived

 

Sunday, 29 July 2007

 

Dear Arlette, Sasha, William, Alan, and others,
An elated, inspired and happy Theodor has just landed in Geneva, a thousand thanks.
On occasion, we would be most grateful for getting an echo from his main teachers with observations on his performance and potential, including any useful practical advice.
With warm regards,

Peter Kung 

  For Theodor Kung 15    Violin Masterclass with Alexander Trostiansky

/orchestra conducting with William Godfree

Switzerland

 

lunes, 30 de julio de 2007

Dear Arlette

 

I just want to inform you that Alonso has arrived home. I want a thank you also for all your attentions in his visit and for allow him to assist with you,

He is very happy and motivated. Any information that you can provide to us, good or bad will be very helpful for us, considering that he wants to be a musician.

Thanks again for your kindness

Best regards

Alberto Miramontes

Mexico, D. F.   

 For Alonso Juarez 14      Piano masterclasses with Alain Villard and Vira Müllerova

 

segunda-feira, 30 de Julho de 2007

Dear Arlette, Alan and Various Teachers:

 

As newcomers to your summer course and on behalf of Manuel, Rita and Maria I would like to thank you for the great experience they had in The coursethat, for different reasons, was very significant for each of them, according to their different personalities, approaches to life and interests.

 

Our “full time musician” Manuel ( in the sense that music is central and his main interest in life…) was overwhelmed by the opportunity of  attending  Sasah (Alexander Triostiansky) ´s classes, with  the benefit he took from what he learned  and the great pleasure of listening to him playing so beautifully , as well as the great  piano classes with Vera, the Orchestra which was a premiere for him and for Rita  the wonderful sessions with David Heyes.

Thank you very much for all your organisation.

 

Best regards

 

Clara de Moura Guedes

For Manuel, Violin Masterclass with Alexander Trostiansky

 Maria and Rita Peter Pan Course

Portugal

 

01.08.2007

Dear Arlette and Alan,

This year, for the first time, I want to say something about your precious work.

Really I only repeat you what I already told you.

The period of The coursefor Albertina and Arturo is a sort of magic engine, it's pure fuel that gives them energy and perspectives for the rest of the year.

The importance of this musical experience is also and mostly connected with its climate of friendship, in which they create new relations with other young people from all over the world that has the same passion for music; and all this relationships survives for the rest of the year with letters and mails in which they continue to share the magic Frensham's period.

In this close-minded and difficult world (I refer to Italy), The courseis a sort of rare pearl that gives oxygen not only to our twins but also to us, when we succeed to come to participate to the last marathon-concerts, as we did also this year.

So I send you my best and grateful love with friendship,

Elisabetta Del Bo

Milan

 

Cara Arlette,

 ancora ti ringraziamo moltissimo per queste tre settimane stupende, le migliori di questi ultimi 3 anni di LMFL.

Nonostante il tempo, il divertimento è stato grande.

Anche l'organizzazione ha funzionato.

Unico consiglio per l'anno prossimo: per noi pianisti mancavano pianoforti o tastiere, perciò era una impresa ardua cercare di esercitarsi per le lezioni giornaliere di piano. Ci vorrebbe qualche tastiera in più... se l'anno prossimo ci sarà ancora la stessa moltitudine di fantastici ragazzi da tutto il mondo.

Un abbraccio a te, Arlette, ed uno doppio ad Alan che non siamo riusciti a salutare quando siamo tristemente partiti da The course

Albertina (violinista e pianista)

 e Arturo (pianista e Classe di Composizione)

 

Dear Arlette –

We are home and all exhausted.  Rosie took herself off
to bed again this morning, which is a first.
We had a good time at Frensham, despite the awful rain on Friday. 

 I find the music very challenging, and will have to work very hard this
year to undertstand and play more, including a lot of aural training. 
The piano with William was a good idea, and the voice with Laetizia was
just a little more comprehensible than before. 

The children had a good  time, and miss  their friends there.  James is keen to carry on the clarinet......  –

After having my dinner, and relaxing, I thought my last
message to you was not completely what I wanted to say. 

Wonderful time with the children doing excellent things and learning at
the same time...... Their French lessons; Hester is a mystery to me in some ways, but she liked doing the morning session with Alan (they all enjoy their lesson with him). 
I worry that she will get too old to be able to join in with the
smaller children before she works out how to fit in with the teenagers,
but next year is a long time off.
I enjoy my music very much, and intend to work hard on it during the
year, and it is a great pleasure to meet your lovely staff and other
students on the course.
Lots of love

Romayne  Odgers-Campbell (vocal jazz)

Hester cello and French, James clarinet and recorder +French

and Rosie violin+ French

London

 

02/08/2007

Chère Arlette,

nous sommes tous rentés sains et saufs et Federica est déja repartie pour les vacances au bord de la mer en Italie. Hier soir au téléphone elle me disait que toutes ces mélodies et airs elle n'arrivait plus à les enlever de sa tête et elle avait beaucoup de nostalgie pour les belles choses et les personnes rencontrées à The course

Merci encore pour toute l'organisation et un merci special  encore au merveilleux prof de chant, Mme Poole, qui a su faire ressortir une voix et une nouvelle passion!

Bonnes vacances

Simonetta.Cervini-Amat

Luxembourg

 

03/08/2007

Chère Madame,

Avant même de recevoir ce mail je voulais vous écrie pour vous dire que Marie était très bien rentrée et surtout qu'elle était super contente et heureuse de ces deux semaines à LMLF.

Elle a déjà parlé de vouloir y retourner!

Sera-ce dans ce nouveau lieu.

Avec nos cordiales salutations.

Famille Traube

For Marie Violin Masterclass with Alexander Trostiansky

 

vendredi 3 août 2007

Le retour de The courseest toujours difficile, encore plus cette année 
pour Karl et Wilfried. Ils y sont encore...

Je voulais vous remercier pour toute cette organisation et la qualité 
de ce stage qui apporte chaque année un peu plus aux enfants.

Karl et  Wilfried ont beaucoup appris de Rustem, la vie de collégien plaît 
particulièrement à Wilfried qui regrette sa chambrée, Héléna toujours 
réservée et qui redoute la vie en collectivité a vécu cette année son 
meilleur stage... Quant à Emma, elle chante et joue de la flûte tous 
les jours depuis son retour. Le plus grand, Alexandre, a trouvé une 
vocation tardive, il veut se réinscrire l'année prochaine mais avec 
Karl cette fois, il ne faut pas perdre de vue les objectifs...

Nous restons encore un peu dans l'ambiance du stage car nous reverrons 
peut-être la semaine prochaine Claire, Elsa, Axelle et les enfants. 
J'espère que pour Alan et vous, l'après n'est pas trop dur, encore une 
fois félicitations et merci pour to
ut.

Béatrice.Gaspar for Alexandre (conducting course) Karl piano masterclass, Helena flute, Wilfried  and Emma Peter Pan course

Paris

 

05/08/2007

Dear Arlette
Just a few words to tell you that Eneko has returned enthusiastic with his
experience at Frensham: music, friends, teachers, atmosphere ...,
everything was perfect for him.
We want, to thank you and all your team (specially Alex Forsyth , Gerard McChrystal , William Godfree, and the language teachers) for your efforts, and to congratulate you for the
success in this 10th year anniversary (Virginia tells me that you are a brave person: two weeks with so many teenagers around!!).
See you next year, regards

Jorge Unda & Virginia Berra for  Eneko Unda Saxophone

Euskadi

 

Monday, August 06, 2007

Chère Arlette,

Un grand merci pour l’agréable weekend end que nous avons passé à The course.

Paul  était particulièrement ravi de son séjour et compte bien faire parti de vos chanceux élèves l’année prochaine.

Avec mes sincères salutations

 Caroline Saint-Aubert  for Paul (guitar)

Paris

 

Tuesday, 07 August 2007

The new place you choose for next year sounds and looks great!

Our trip is a little bit like one of Bonnie and Clide or Humbert Humbert and

Lolita (in my case 2 Lolitas): I am moving every day to a new place.

 The   children didn't check anymore, in which city they woke up.

Now I am in  Berlin and plan to stay here longer. We need a rest of our holidays!

So I   don't have a constant access to Internet.

As soon as I come to Moscow(some day in September), I will study the new adress.

Changes are good  anyway.

"Thank you for the music!" And for the nice part of our holidays!

My  children were very happy and are already eager to come the next year.

Please, try to organise a better weather next Summer!

Say hallo to Alan

 From  all of us.

With best wishes.

 Masha Polynceva –Brockstedt  for Maria, Sophia and Lousha

Moscow

 

Thursday, August 09, 2007

Bien chère Madame,

Après un temps d'attente, notre départ a été rapide et je n'ai pas eu l'occasion de vous dire au revoir de vive voix et surtout un grand merci. Mariane a passé un séjour des plus agréable et riche de tout ce que vous avez pu lui apporter ainsi que les différents professeurs et membres de l'encadrement.

Elle en garde un souvenir émerveillé et en parle avec un réel enthousiasme.

Pour la Chine, elle est partante, mais ni son père, ni moi-même ne pouvons l'accompagner.

J'ai lu sur votre site, que moyennant un supplément de 150 Livres, vous emmenez des mineurs connus de votre groupe, seuls. Est-ce que ce pourrait être le cas pour Mariane?

Dans l'attente de votre réponse, je vous remercie et félicite encore pour le stage de The course

 M.A.Luiggi-Azmy

 

10/08/2007

Dear Arlette

We wish to thank you very much for the experience

Asara  has had with the Summer School. 

She has already wished that it would be good if she could return another year.
Thanks and best regards

Jean Greaves

 Barbados

 for Asara violin and Spanish

 

Monday, August 13, 2007

Dear Arlette:

Thank you so much for sending it.  Everyone who hears Thomas play, notices the difference since his experience with Paul. Cavaciutti

He has not only improved in technique but has also gained much confidence and he speaks very highly of  his time at LMFL.

Regards,

Lucie Carney

for Thomas Carney (percussion)

Florida

USA

 

 Chère Madame,

 

Adrien et Edouard ont beaucoup aimé leur séjour parmi vous .et ne rêvent que d'une chose c'est de repartir au stage de l'année prochaine !

Savez-vous si nous pouvons nous procurer le DVD du spectacle de fin de stage ???

Je vous contacterai  en début d'année prochaine pour l'inscription 2008.......

.En attendant ,très bonnes vacances .........bien méritées !

 Mes meilleures salutations  

Gauthier

Maroc

 

 

20/08/2007

Dear Arlette,

On behalf of Jan-Einar we would like to thank you and all your team for his wonderful two weeks in The course

He enjoyed the language and percussion lessons very much and learned a lot in both areas. The music, the friends, the teachers and the friendly atmosphere gave him a great pleasure.

With best wishes from Rodgau (Germany)

Angela & Jürgen K. Groh for Jan-Einar Groh

Classical percussion with Jackie Kendell and drums with Paul Cavaciutti

 

Dear Arlette,

 I have no words to describe the joy for having been to your music summer school

 I 've improved a lot my study of piano. To be in that wonderful place with music everywhere for all day it's magic.

Most of the boys and girls,  helped me a lot in the study of music,  giving me precious

advices every day and encouraged me.  My piano teacher, Alain Villard has

worked miracles with me by teaching me how to play better Chopin and ... the

Syncope of Bach.

 I hope to come back  also the next year because it’s impossible for a person who loves music missing your Music courses.

Thank you!

P.s. I enclose some photos of the course 2007.

 Best regards

 Lucia Castellana

Pianist

Parma, (Italy) 20th august 2007

 

Tuesday, 21 August 2007

Dear Arlette

I wanted to write and thank you for such a wonderful experience on the
course.  We really had a good time.  We got back into Doha August 11 and
have been busy stocking up the house, etc. since then.

Because of my work with Alain on the piano I have been motivated to sell
off my rather inadequate upright and purchase a new Yamaha Grand or Baby
Grand.

Amy Sandridge (piano, violin and French)

And her daughter

 Isis Greer-Sandridge Peter Pan Course violin piano and French

Qatar

 

Sunday, 09 September 2007

Hi there Arlette,

 I really must apologize for not writing to you earlier, but we have all

been rather busy.

When I first dropped Stephanie off, I was rather apprehensive about the course,

but those 14 days really made a world of difference.

She had an absolutely fantastic time and enjoyed every minute of it.

She made some really good friends on the course as well.

Further we have kept in touch with Nitzan Laster and he has found a great Cello Teacher

for Stephanie in Hong Kong.

So once again many thanks for all your hard work and arrangements and I would

recommend the course 100 pct to anyone at all.

Finally regards to all your family and apologies for this late e-mail.

Kind Regards

Keith Martin

Sunscot and Company

Hong Kong

Phone  (852) 2865-1889

Fax       (852) 2861-0298

Mobile   (852)  9467-036

  www.sunscot.com

LMFL Musical Summer course

 

01/08/2006

Dear Arlette

Just a short e-mail to say thank you to your husband for such a wonderful week at The course

I really enjoyed meeting so many new and wonderful people and it was great to have the opportunity to work with William and conduct the orchestra.

I did give Ashley some photo's but since coming home I have edited and improved many of my pictures.

I will post you a CD of them so you can use them if you need to. 

Once again thank you.

Every blessing

Alan Combes   Conducting Course

01/08/2006

 

Dear Arlette

Just to say thank you for allowing Stefan the Anne-Sophie Herrenschmidt Scholarship

Without it he would not have been able to come

He had a wonderful time and made some wonderful friends

He also grew extremely fond of both Jean-Luc Borsarello and Alain Villard and was very sad to say good-bye to both.

When he got home he has a letter from his piano treachery, who is 84 years old saying that he passed Grade 7 piano with distinction, which was wonderful because he has only been playing the piano for the past 2and half years.

He was so sad to leave everyone that Saturday; I n fact I ‘ve never seen Stefan so upset, he fell asleep in the car, tears still running down his face. It was a log journey home and we arrived back late at 3.30am.

We cannot say thank you enough, Arlette. You do a wonderful job.

We are trying to save every hard for next year because I know how much Stefan wants to come back.

We all enjoyed the concert very much, it was a lovely evening and very emotional because Stefan was about playing his violin without score and also he ‘s never played the piano in public before, because he never though he was good enough.

 It was a very difficult thing for him to do, but he did it and we thought very well

Best wishes Glenn, Barry and Stefan Spencer

Kingsley

Stoke on Trent

 

 

Dear Arlette,
We miss you and all the time spent in The coursebut we will have a big treasure inside us

. In Italian we say: abbiamo fatto una esperienza molto arricchente.
Yours 

Stefania Jade Trucchi

 Main course and Peter Pan Course

 

Thank you for giving me such a wonderful opportunity to work with some of the most internationally respected musicians and for giving me the honour of teaching such adorable children!
I had a truly fantastic time on LMFL and the experience has inspired me to continue working to the best of my ability with both my teaching and my playing.
Of course, meeting Vera has been one of the highlights too. I have already booked a flight to Czech Republic for a weekend in November to study with her.
I will send you a CD of my photos as soon as I fix the CD rive in my computer! I have been trying and haven't yet succeeded... I may need to call a technician!
Thank you again and I look forward to the next one!

Love
Nadine x

Hi Arlette,

 

How are you after another summer course? I hope you are feeling well and you are resting. I am only writing few words to let you know how happy I have felt this year there.

 

Personally I think it has been the best year in all aspects. I am not only happy because  I really have worked hard (something I enjoy doing it), but because the quality of the concerts.

 I think the teachers concert has been the best in all these years, quality pieces and short (the idea of including Letizia in it I think it was great and I hope she continues singing in the teachers concert in future summer courses). Also the kids concert was great, the idea  of doing one for the Peter Pan Course before lunch was fantastic as good as living for after dinner the best students.

 

I do not have any negative point (apart of the food) about the musical part, I can see how every year is improving and getting better this course and it is nice. I think the rest of the teachers are excellent and I am very fond of Jean Luc (great man and person). I

 

Well I wrote more that few words, but to resume I want to congratulate you and every body who has helped you in the success of this years summer school and I hope the future brings more joy, fun and happiness to you and the summer course.

 

Yours friendly

Inigo Alonso Viribay

 

Dear Arlette, Dear Agnès,

This was my 4th time in The course

Every year is different: the weather, the number of students, the teachers, the program,  ... All that may vary except one thing: 15 days of intense work in a very friendly and congenial atmosphere.

For those who were not with us, here is a summary of these 15 days.

- The weather: what an English weather! 30° C every day and 34°C (the highest temperature in record in England) one day. I'll remember that because of the beautiful "coup de soleil" I have got.

- The swimming pool: thank God there was a swimming pool; very useful when we got 15 minutes between 2 rehearsals or lessons.

- The pub: not enough time to go to compare the atmosphere of ALL the pubs around Frensham

- Tea time:"some" times it was preceded or replaced by cup washing sessions in  (men) lavatories.

- The food/ catering: Very good for a diet. I never ate such a lot vegetables and oranges in 15 days!

- The accommodation: we already knew that Frenham Heights is not a 4 star hotel but we were very lucky in the main building: the room was clean, no spider in the shower, and the must: hot water!

- We’ve got a lot of new friends: wasps. I don't understand why you invited so many wasps this year, and I forgot the instrument they played.

Thank you Arlette and Agnès for having managed that so well for over one hundred people. 

Now, I am (back to work) in Paris: 17 °C (hard to believe that we are in August!), tired but happy to have spent my holidays working hard with Sarah Pool (classical singing), Letizia Morelli (jazz singing), Cedric Pytel (percussions), and Edwin Rolles (chamber choir and choir).

See you next year!

Tatiana - Paris

40+ years old (classical and jazz singing, percussions)

Philippe 40+ piano with Rustem Koudoyarov

 

 

Chère Arlette,

Encore un fois merci.

Stefano il est un petit peu fatigué cette année... je crois qu'il a bien vécu ces deux semaines à The course

 Gino est très très content et sa femme aussi.

Marco est enthousiaste, comme Vittoria.

Je te dois faire mes compliments pour ce que tu arrive à organiser.

Tout le monde que j'ai rencontré à Fresham était heureux, même plus que d'habitude (et c'est difficile!).

Le voyage à été agréable, pas de problèmes. Je dois dire merci à William, qui m'a aidé avec la recherche du taxi.

Encore: Alexander Trostiansky vient jouer à Genova en septembre, mais je ne sais pas où et quand. Comment pourrais-je faire pour avoir des nouvelles?

Merci encore pour tout.

Je tiens beaucoup à ton amitié et a celle d'Alan.

Ciao, un abbraccio

Paolo Musso    Main course

Two sons in the main course

 

02/08/2006

 

Dear Arlette
Just a little note to thank you for everything at The course2006 –

 I know it was a difficult year for you, with so many people and not enough rooms, plus
the kitchens being refurbished, but you coped so well and I really appreciated all the kindness you showed me. 
Looking forward to next year already.

Hope you enjoy the rest of the summer - but I think we've already had the best 2 weeks at Frensham!
Love
Annette Forkin
David Bellugi masterclass +Dolmetsch recorder course

 

Wednesday, 09 August 2006

Chère Arlette,
Vous avez créé un monde à part, en invitant toutes les générations à se
retrouver autour de la musique, du plaisir et du travail, et pour cela nous vous serons toujours reconnaissants et fidèles a
. Le plus difficile est, comme nous l'avions prévu, de se retrouver dans le monde "normal".
Quand le DVD sera-t-il prêt?
Et les photos en ligne?

Dr Alexandre-Pierre GASPAR

 

Wednesday, 09 August 2006

Dear Arlette
 The experience of having the three children
to myself in London for two weeks has reinforced my view that two weeks in The coursewas a stoke of genius for us. 
 I'm not suited to sole care of the house and children by myself!
We had a very, very enjoyable two weeks.  It is much more interesting than
having a traditional holiday, and it occupied the children very happily while
giving them exposure to wonderful music and musicians.  They moved around
the campus so confidently that it has rather expanded my expectations of
what they can achieve, and they loved being given the sort of independence
, which is impossible in London.  Rosie, as you know, led the way in showing
her older brother and sister how to organise her life with almost no reference
to me for two weeks!  It was miraculously good timing to be out of London
for the hottest July ever, and the pool was quite wonderful.
I myself enjoyed the two weeks very much as well. It is a wonderful opportunity
to meet new people who come from a rather different world from my own, and
to share their enthusiasm for the music.  The course has a very good atmosphere
, which comes down to your skill and choices in staff. 
 I hope that the students felt that they had learnt something from their
time with me.  John enjoyed the concerts and felt that all three children
had really developed during the two weeks..
 You do a magnificent job to put such a scheme together. 
You were right to say that it was strange to be back home again - I missed
being in the collegiate atmosphere and did not like having to get back to shopping, cooking and driving again! 
Talk to you soon, best wishes to Alan and the family
love

Romayne  Odgers.Campbell

 

15/08/2006

Cara Arlette,

grazie per tutto quello che hai fatto a Frensham!

Sembrerebbe che ogni anno sia meglio del precedente.

Mi sono divertita molto,  ho lavorato moltissimo, ho perso due chili, ma soprattutto mi è piaciuta la settimana del pre-course perchè ho molto migliorato il mio inglese insieme a persone molto simpatiche.

Tantissimi saluti a te e ad Alan, e spero proprio di poter tornare l'anno venturo.

Albertina  Del Bo

 

 

Cara Arlette,

quest'anno mi sono trovato molto meglio rispetto all'anno scorso, i compagni erano molto più simpatici.

Il mio inglese ha fatto enormi progressi grazie, in primo luogo al pre-crasch course.

se posso dare un consiglio, suggerisco, senza far troppo "l'italiano all'estero", di migliorare la cucina che, verso la seconda settimana è un po peggiorata, specialmente il breakfast.

le lezioni con rustem sono stupende e musica da camera è molto divertente.

ti ringrazio e spero di tornare anche l'anno prossimo.

Arturo.  Del Bo

 

Chère Arlette
un mot un peu tardif pour vous remercier pour avoir accueilli Mathilde, qui a été absolument ravie à The coursefin juillet
Elle est revenue enthousiaste sur la musique, l'enseignement, l'ambiance, etc.. et est repartie avec son violoncelle en vacances!
Florence et moi avons également beaucoup apprécié le bouquet final du dernier week end et la qualité des prestations des élèves comme des professeurs, de la musique de chambre, comme de l'orchestre
j'espère que Mathilde reviendra l'année prochaine
merci beaucoup
Martin Hirsch

18 August 2006

 

Dear Arlette, Dear Agnès,

 

This was my 4th time in The course

Every year is different: the weather, the number of students, the teachers, the program,  ... All that may vary except one thing: 15 days of intense work in a very friendly and congenial atmosphere.

 

For those who were not with us, here is a summary of these 15 days.

- The weather: what an English weather! 30° C every day and 34°C (the highest temperature in record in England) one day. I'll remember that because of the beautiful "coup de soleil" I have got.

- The swimming pool: thank God there was a swimming pool; very useful when we got 15 minutes between 2 rehearsals or lessons.

- The pub: not enough time to go to compare the atmosphere of ALL the pubs around Frensham

- Tea time:"some" times it was preceded or replaced by washing sessions in  (men) lavatories.

- The food/ catering: Very good for a diet. I never ate such a lot vegetables and oranges in 15 days!

- The accommodation: we already knew that Frenham Heights is not a 4 star hotel but we were very lucky in the main building: the room was clean, no spider in the shower, and the must: hot water!

- We’ve got a lot of new friends: wasps. I don't understand why you invited so many wasps this year, and I forgot the instrument they played.

 

Thank you Arlette and Agnès for having managed that so well for one hundred people. 

 

Now, I am (back to work) in Paris: 17 °C (hard to believe that we are in August!), tired but happy to have spent my holidays working hard with Sarah Pool (classical singing), Laetizia Morelli (jazz singing), Cedric Pytel (percussions), and Edwin Rolles (chamber choir and choir).

 

See you next year!

 

Tatiana - Paris

..t(;;;ty years old (classical and jazz singing, percussions)

 

21August 2006

 

Dear Arlette

 

Now that the summer is nearly over and we are slowly returning to school again, I wanted to thank you for organising the wonderful week Connie had the first week of the above summer camp.

We came to it late and could only manage half the session but she benefited from it enormously. She came home playing the piano very differently and having enjoyed her violin experience too. Participating in the choir and orchestra were new experiences for her at that level because unfortunately she has not had the chance at school and she thrived!

Connie also enjoyed her French lessons and making new musical friends very much. All in all a great experience.

Because we left half way through the course, we were unable to speak to the piano and violin teachers to hear their impressions of Connie. I am in email correspondence with Monsieur Villard who I would very much like to speak to. But I do not have any contact details for Monsieur Jean Luc Borsarello and I would like to hear both their impressions. Can you forward me email and phone numbers?

With many thanks once again for all your efforts

Regards

 

Diana

Diana Marshall

23 August 2006

Hi Arlet,

 

I think we can all say that this course was a success!!!

I have personally spent a wonderful time working there and enjoyed the atmosphere and harmony between the people.

The teachers and students concerts were great and I return home with a lot of energy and rich emotions.

 Thank you for bringing all that together

 

Letizia

 

Absolutely Fantastic!!

Feed back 2005 as they come

 

Hi Arlette

Just to say a BIG THANK YOU for all your organisation in bringing in  together such a fantastic course.

Sarah thoroughly enjoyed herself and really was sad saying her goodbyes. And also thank you to Alan for his very careful and kind teaching.

Would you forward me your full home address, I know Sarah would like to drop you both a note.

In the meantime thank you again Arlette  and look forward to speaking to you soon.

Kindest regards

CARMEL & SARAH WATTS-TIBBATTS

P.S. WE WILL HAVE A COPY OF ALL THE DVD.'S I.E. TEACHERS CONCERT, JAZZ,

STUDENTS CONCERT ETC.

carmel@tibbatts.co.uk  for Sarah Watts grade 8- 12 years old violin with J-L Borsarello

 

Bonjour Arlette,

Voila, je suis bien rentrée du stage

J'ai laisse David (le violoniste) a la gare du Nord, tout s'est bien passe' pour lui jusque-là, le train était à l'heure !

J'ai regardé les photos du stage faites par David et Didier avec Mary, C’est super !! (Je pense qu'il manque les photos de la 1ere partie du concert des stagiaires  je vais lui envoyer un email. du coup on a aussi regardé' les photos de 2004 !

Merci encore pour ce très beau stage, qui existe comme il est grâce à ton travail,  ton exigence humaine et ta passion pour la musique.

Amities,

Catherine

PS) Special thanks to Inigo, Nitzan and William for their outstanding musicality, and for their quite different ways of getting a student to surpass him(her)self ;-)