Beethoven Appassionata Piano Sonata No 23 in F minor Op 57 FULL

[@BalticXY]

Danke!

[@classicalpianist]

Herzlichen Dank für den Support!🫶🏻

[@randolfvoldish2456]

In 1969 I first heard Alfred Brendel play the Appassionata. For fifty years I have been waiting for someone to match that performance. Anastasia, congratulations.

[@classicalpianist]

🙏🏻

[@ignaciodelcuvillo973]

I am a 83, retired, jailed at home by virus, spanish lawyer. My first passion is MUSIC. I have enjoyed a lot your magnificent performance in a perfectly done video. THANKS a lot, dear.

[@classicalpianist]

🙏 many of us are jailed at home 🏠 now, let us hold together! 💪

[@jungroe]

Magnificent performance! That would make Beethoven proud!

[@classicalpianist]

My dearests, thank you for watching! Please, don't forget to like and to comment - it's so great to get a feedback! I make my videos for you - subscribe to keep me motivated;-) Thankful, Anastasia

[@mortondark7067]

You never fail to hold me in absolute amazement. Thank you for sharing your soaring talents. You have my unwavering admiration. Morton Dark

[@trimle4]

It's a divine pleasure to listen and watch You play this piece. You are just so in touch with the mood of Beethoven, and - wow- You are gorgeous in your emotional and artisitc totality. Your beaty is simply overwhelming. And playing with such ease, although, as a pianist myself, I know the long hours of training behind that. Thanks for making a video like this.

[@sinakhorasani9527]

From the very first moment that I saw your Appassionata, I immediately realized that there will be no other musician to whom I will ever listen any further. Anastasia, I love you. Happy birthday

[@attrophosII]

I don't have words to describe how divine you are playing the Apassionata

[@trimle4]

Thanks for the little red heart. I just commented this one, but actually I have listened quite often to most of your videos here, and almost all are a great pleasure to hear and watch. You are very inspiring for my own amateur playing, and I'm a big fan of You

[@leonidaigistov5489]

Сочетание эмоционального индивидуального "прочтения" с прекрасной техникой, - браво, Анастасия.

[@axelcanu9012]

Mvt 1 : 00:00 Mvt 2 : 10:35 Mvt 3 : 16:41

[@robertjfisher6923]

Bravo!! You played this with the intensity that he had intended. This sonata is a window into tumultuous times at the height of the Napoleonic wars. A time of great passion, violence and pathos. Bravo!

[@hartmutdewet7163]

What a combination! To listen to most beautiful music, but then to also watch and observe an awesome lady who takes my breath away and leave my mind with the sweetest memories and dreams...

[@zaktariza]

this video has ended the limits. For example, there is no speed limit for light. It takes people wherever they want. you can find yourself watching the milky way .. thanks composer .thanks Anastasia .

[@bachianm2375]

What an immensely beautiful interpretation!!! One of the most beautiful I've ever heard (have about thirty renditions of Appassionata in my modest home collection, not to mention many others I've enjoyed). For the people who don't like camera in this video (as we can read in some of the comments below), also for those who might be distracted by Anastasia's feminine beauty (and she is breathtaking indeed): close your eyes. Don't watch, just listen to the music. Music speaks by itself and needs no other resources.

[@classicalpianist]

Thank you for your beautiful words 🫶🏻

[@bachianm2375]

@@classicalpianist ❤

[@gilbertomfalcoski4804]

Not only a music show, but also a beauty show!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kant8023]

Her 'Appassionata' is the best performance ever I heared before. Her fingering is looks so nice and more beautiful~!! There is what a wonderful Exclamation only~ She was so lovely~!!!

[@alvaldiviaportugal]

God keep not only your talent, your physical beauty but also your spiritual strength that allows you to impart to your interpretations so much vitality that they give it a unique style. Blessings.

[@massimogatti8366]

Interpretazione stupefacente! Grandissima interprete! Complimenti vivissimi!!!

[@gerhardschmid7594]

Wunderschöne Interpretation! Unglaublich starke Performance! Einfach toll!

[@humptydumpty-m8u]

Miss Huppman’s performance is mind blowing. Spectacular 🙏🏻👍🏻🎶👏🏻🌺

[@SKF358]

This is heavenly. She is out of this world wonderful. Art is the ultimate. And she is the ultimate of art.

[@Desireyso58]

Bravo ANASTASIA! Please give us a little bit more of your fine TALENT!!!

[@Serges-r9q]

Много, очень много слышал различных версий и интерпретаций бессмертного произведения величайшего из гениев человечества. Но то, что творите Вы, блистательная Анастасия, в мире клавиш поистине не имеет аналогов. Словно Муза, которую Бетховен безуспешно искал на протяжении своей жизни, через двести с лишним лет воплотилась в Вашем облике, придав космическую красоту и немыслимую силу гармонии этой беспрецедентной и безумно прекрасной звуковой лавине, созданной композитором и поглощающей по Его и Вашей воле души восторженных слушателей и зрителей. Попасть под такую лавину - подлинное счастье для каждого, кто умеет слушать сердцем! ❤

[@classicalpianist]

Спасибо Вам огромное за такие талантливые комментарии - мастерство писать так искусно - редкая жемчужина в океане комментариев 🫶🏻

[@Serges-r9q]

@@classicalpianist 🙏😍

[@zaktariza]

the most desolate of the ocean, the matchstick that has fallen on it. those distant lost stars You are not alone anymore. this performance will be good for all lonely hearts...

[@mestcherskyboris9562]

Une choregraphie, un ballet ! Les doigts se promènent avec tellement d'aissance et de liberté. Tout est juste a entendre et pourtant si agréable à voir !

[@classicalpianist]

🙏🏻

[@jmdeheredia]

SONATE PATHETIQUE Grave magnifique ! puis la troisième mesure LA sforzando et lie la triple croche puis le trait 6 et quatre quadruples croches puis les 9 quintuples enfin quelqu'un qui respecte la progression !!!! bravo !!! un délié splendide sans manières !!! quel talent !!! l'école autrichienne et la fougue orientale de l'oural !!! magnifique artiste !!! l’école Russe

[@7521jacqueline]

The passion that Beethoven implemented into the Appassioinata Sonata is exemplified by your performance of this composition. Beautifully performed. I wish I could play this sonata as well as you do. Magnificent!

[@classicalpianist]

Thank you for your great words 🙏🏻

[@andreasandreotti4492]

Thanks a lot Anastasia for sharing your talent with us! I love your performances so much that I listen to them frequently and I admire your dynamic playing. The best Appassonata I have ever heard, such perfect phrasing my dear!

[@7r5y9s1]

Спасибо Анастасия. Супер исполнение. Получил большое удовольствия прослушивая.

[@classicalpianist]

🙏🏻

[@abysshi]

One of the Best performance of Appassionata Sonata in my life. thank you for you. thank you for your beautiful video style and nice editing. everything is full.

[@classicalpianist]

🙏

[@clayspicer512]

Anastasia, Appassionata was never played so well before. I have passion for you and your playing and performance. I am a King and Emperor. We have long enjoyed Music of your quality. You are amazing.

[@classicalpianist]

Thank you 🫶🏻

[@fredrickroll06]

This is your most expressive and differentiated interpretation that I have heard until now.

[@Hargitaiek]

I find myself coming back over and over to listen to this marvelous rendition of this masterpiece.

[@normangensler7380]

After listening to this, I am quite sure Ludwig would be happy, so happy with this rendition! Bravo!

[@classicalpianist]

🙏🏻

[@dinoquintanilla4332]

Absolutely amazing. How can one woman possess so much beauty, intelligence and musical talent. As I watch your fingers fly over the keyboard at the speed of light I see the outpouring of your heartfelt feelings and emotion. Thanks

[@remoremoli2654]

Anastasia Hupmann esegue con poetica consequenziale questo favoloso brano di Beethoven. Il suo tocco sulle note del piano è deciso ed a volte morbido, sempre affascinante.

[@1988WHISKY]

MAGICAL! I can feel the power of the 5th symphony during this work. I must say, once again, BRAVO Anastasia! You're an angel! You make me so happy! Beethoven is my favorite composer. Please Anastasia, live forever!

[@classicalpianist]

Thank you 🫶🏻

[@MrWordshark]

One huge advantage of being locked down by the Corvid virus threat is that I suddenly have much more of that precious thing "Time", and can use some of it to discover and appreciate young talent - such as this wonderful playing by Anastasia - and developments such as the TED lectures, and "Virtual choir" techniques, such as developed by Eric Whitacre. Together what a wonderful and unexpected benefit. We Brits say, "every cloud has a silver lining" , but in this case the lining is pure gold. Thank-you, Anastasia.

[@classicalpianist]

🙏

[@GerardVaughan-qe7ml]

This "COVID-19" thing is more than just s medical "Pandemic". It's politically motivated. A sequel to "9/11". It came from US Bio warfare.

[@milabenysek6540]

Yes, Mr. Wordshark .... as you say "in this case this cloud has pure gold lining" ... well said :-)

[@johnjulian6885]

Magnificent dear Anastasia and as always flawless. I can only imagine having the talent that you have so skillfully honed to perfection. Always a pleasure to watch and listen, thank you!

[@classicalpianist]

Thank you for your support 🙏🏻

[@lunchmind]

Anastasia, As someone who venerates this music as interpreted by the venerable Masters of the past such as Serkin and Rubenstein, I am nonethe less blown away by your youthful flow and nuance . Beethoven is smiling on you from on high.

[@lunchmind]

THis is the kind of music that calls for calls for fresher approaches with each new generation, the timelessness of the old Masters notwithstanding.

[@peterplotts1238]

I think I will recommend this channel to my older son, a talented, but lapsed pianist. Her interpretations are spot on and her performances inspired. These are the primary, but not the only reasons her channel is perfect motivation for a young man to rediscover his love for great music.

[@joycemoore8935]

Anastasia, you are absolutely magical and inspirational! Excellent performance! Bravo!

[@albertneville8918]

Gosh, that last minute or so was the best playing of a piano i have ever heard in my entire life . BRAVO ! Bravo a hundred times.

[@classicalpianist]

Thank you 🫶🏻

[@613Yonatan]

Marvellous, Anastasia. Yourinterpretation of Beethoven's Piano Sonata nº 23 is magnificent. Plenty of strength, precision, and at same time sweetness when it is necessary. It reveals your perfect understanding of Beethoven's mind and heart. I do not know how to congratulate you. Playing this Sonata you become a giant with all the passion and strength of the world.

[@classicalpianist]

Wonderful words, thank you 🫶🏻

[@alexbizannes7501]

Across the centuries of time Beethoven's spirit is authentically communicated in this pinnacle of his creation through Anastasia a true artist -- all the drama,power,fury,,,suspense momentum,dynamic power and subtlety lyricism,nobility,dignity and using the full resources of resonance by the pedsl creating a full melodious sound with every single note even arpeggio note been clearly and powerfully enunciated

[@classicalpianist]

Thanks for your great words🙏🏻

[@MatFox]

Incredible! Without any adherence to the right tempo, in order to give it the most incredible expressions! Wonderful!

[@classicalpianist]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@alainavakian23]

Anastasia, vous êtes un rêve en tant que femme car vous captivez par votre beauté votre charme et votre classe, mais si on ferme les yeux en vous écoutant interpréter Beethoven, Chopin et les grandes oeuvres de ces compositeurs, vous nous transportez dans des sphères de cet Univers qui est la Musique, que peu d'interprètes arrivent à nous emmener. Merci pour tout cela car vous nous donnez dans ce monde actuel, ce bonheur qui est de plus en plus rare à trouver. Continuez s'il vous plait à nous charmer de cette façon si intense.

[@angusflood6801]

Good for the soul. Thank you Anastasia for the eloquent balance of feeling and intellect. Gorgeous.

[@herbertgattermeier3925]

I can only fully agree with your observation and judgement !!

[@akinsons]

Well there we are, I rarely write comments on You Tube but once again you have moved me to do it, I am in awe of Beethoven and I am awe of your playing of this work! Wonderful 🙌, how blessed are we with the technology that allows us to press a few buttons and instantly be transported by sight and sound to another place, thank you again Anastasia for posting this, Kind Regards 👌😊.

[@mjd4601]

This video meant very much to me: my favorite song for the piano (esp. mvt.3) and the best performance I've ever heard of it, especially the 3'rd movement, played fast and aggressively, and especially the end, played extra fast (Presto, as it is actually marked), just the way I like to play it (except without all the mistakes I make). You really brought the song to life, this is one where the right performance turns it from a just a song to a priceless masterpiece and beyond, and you've done just that. I'll always be beaten up by parts like, for example, the left hand part from 17:32-17:42, or the fast jumping the left hand has to do throughout the piece, or playing the runs of parallel 3'rds cleanly when I try to play this piece the way I want, so I'm extremely grateful that you made this video so I can at least hear the song played the way I think it is meant to be played. I really hope, as you said, that you stay motivated!

[@classicalpianist]

🙏🏻

[@loving-everyone-equally]

Dear Anastasia: I was considering not being reborn again and now I do listening to you play. I want to be your friend next lifetime. ♡ Forget about love affairs, this does it for me. It's the third time I listened to this. Bravo, bravo.

[@mariogatti1101]

Assolutamente perfetta. Continua a lasciarci i tuoi video. Grazie Nasti e complimenti. Regards. Mario from Italy.

[@gregoryduncan2754]

Enthralling! The editing of the camera work only enhances the magnificence of the performance by entwining the dazzling fingering with the emotional intensity each phrasing impacts on the performer. If I could play as divinely she does, I would feel the same rapture she displays. This is living vicariously at its best! Her Moonlight sonata is likewise spellbinding. Thank you for these treasures.

[@classicalpianist]

🙏

[@young-wooshin]

wonderful passion for piano & music

[@konigstephan]

Clearly one of the best renditions of the Appassionata ever recorded - period. I for one absolutely loved the editing in its ''furious commenting'' on the very essence of these furious pages. Stunning video recording of a gorgeous performance!

[@leonidgoncharov1787]

Excellent. I have never heard something more expressive and beautiful.

[@classicalpianist]

Wow, thank you!🙏🏻

[@alainavakian23]

son talent et sensibilité pour s'exprimer à travers les oeuvres de grands compositeurs, sont à la hauteur de sa très grande beauté. Merci Anastasia pour ces beaux moments que vous nous faites vivre en vous écoutant.

[@paulmartel1203]

Still the best and most passionate Appassionata I've heard in a long time. If I were Beethoven, still alive and hearing her play like that, I would inevitably have to think... Yes, at least one who understood me.

[@classicalpianist]

🙏🏻

[@aryeophir8699]

Bin einfach begeistert von dieser totalen Musikalitaet der Pianistin. Danke!

[@ericdeming6029]

Beautiful playing, and video; The black and white, high contrast is also beautifully done.

[@steveocken]

The third movement performance is absolutely superb: dynamics, legato, etc.

[@johnward7246]

At a time, at least in American culture, where so many disregard the classics, and rely on their image and viral stunts to become famous "artists" without much sacrifice, seeing something like this is truly rare and surprising. Seeing such a beautiful young woman, playing all the classics with such artistry and technical proficiency, knowing the countless hours, days, months and years she must have struggled in solitude somehow gives me great hope for the future. Thank you Anastasia for devoting so much of your life to the sharing of the beauty of these timeless pieces with the world. You are one of my heroes.

[@classicalpianist]

Thank you so much for your understanding and the wonderful words 🙏🏻

[@elbozh]

You are just amazing. Beautiful and so passionate ❤️ Love your stile and expression. You transmit so much passion playing

[@NovellNUSoulSeries]

Long live the Great Anastasia😊

[@andrearodigari4840]

It's amazing! You are Brendel resurrected. ( In a mind blowing form) Really one the best performances in the history of this sonata! Bravissima.

[@classicalpianist]

Thank you 🫶🏻

[@Desireyso58]

Oh! Lovely, Beautiful and So Talented Lady! I enjoy your flawless rendition!

[@classicalpianist]

Thanks for listening 🙏🏻

[@katiesethna]

I am elderly and love classical music, esp Beethoven. You have interpreted this divinely. Thank you!

[@classicalpianist]

🙏🏻

[@asibarguen]

A magisterial interpretation Anna. Impeccable in chords, times and movements. Complex musical expression. Fascinating reading, your description is like being inside Beethoven's head just at the moment of composing this beautiful piece.

[@classicalpianist]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ilikechopin8112]

In this video several arts reach the masterpiece level.Music, cinematography and theatrical, passionate interpretation, all combined with your extraordinary beauty! I felt watching an Oscar movie looking at it! It should play on the the big screen! When coming to Toronto, definitely will be at your concert!

[@classicalpianist]

🙏

[@jacquesvanderlinden3093]

Dear miss Huppmann, I'm thankfull for your great piano playing. Your Beethoven recitals aren't only technical perfect but also very human and warm: Your expression of his music is great. I'm a little confused of this understanding, but that's my problem; I like to hear much more of your talent! With kind regards, Jacques.

[@classicalpianist]

Thank you for your support 🙏🏻

[@tyronerothsey1903]

One of my favourite Beethoven sonatas. I've really enjoyed listening to your interpretations of this, the moonlight, E major and C minor sonatas. I'd love to hear you perform more of his sonatas. Thankyou, once again for a fine performance.

[@classicalpianist]

Thanks for listening🙏🏻

[@sinakhorasani9527]

More than two years since the initial release, and yet I do not feel fully fulfilled of Anastasia's Appassionata. I should have watched this a few hundred times so far, and yet it is increasingly thrilling and enjoyable.

[@juvenalbladimiroveneromarc1254]

You are the Best Anastasia .... definitely a Diva par excellence .... all your talent and passion is unique !!!

[@teddy21095]

Incredibly beautiful and one of the best interpretations, I have ever listened to.

[@classicalpianist]

🙏🏻

[@soulechene]

Voilà une oeuvre magnifique, jouée avec beaucoup de subtilité et d'énergie. C'est magnifique, un vrai régal. Vous y mettez ce qui semble, selon l'écriture de son compositeur, toute la fougue nécessaire avec pourtant beaucoup de retenue quand il faut. Sublime. Merci pour cette version.

[@Sam_Saraguy]

That is one hell of a performance, thank you for sharing it with us.

[@classicalpianist]

🙏🏻

[@jorbharris8097]

I believe this to be the most musical of the many interpretations of this sonata that I have heard. Thank you so much.

[@classicalpianist]

🙏🏻

[@raybrowndr]

A profound understanding of Beethoven.

[@classicalpianist]

🙏

[@markokojo1858]

This is just awesome. Composition and performance! 10 points to both of the two artist! Beethoven is definitely my favourite classical piano music composer and Anastasia is clearly one of my favourite pianists. The sonata's name could not be more descriptive. This is just passion throughout the whole sonata! Movement I: 5:00-5:30. Wow! Movement III: At 19:05 Anastasia's hands are like waves on the water. 23:46: OMG. And really amazing end. The more I listen to this, the better it gets. I like it all but movement III is splendid.

[@PeterPenguin77]

Bravo! This is Beethoven perfection! Just the visual ballet of the grace of your hands on the keyboard is a dramatic match for the drama of the music. If Ludwig himself could time travel to watch your performance you might quickly become his ‘immortal beloved’.

[@elmerchacon2546]

Solo me trasportas a la inmensidad de nuestro mar caribe con toda la poesía y la pasión. Bravo.

[@luisluna6069]

Si conoces esa Sonata??

[@elmaestrodelamusica6977]

Anastacia.he puesto muchisimas veces sus interpretaciones.no tengo las palabras para decirle que es una de las pianistas mas grandes del Mundo.eres un angel tocando.si Beethoven te escuchara quedaria tan asombrado como todos nosotros.gracias.felicitaciones.gracias.que maravilla.. Ya no se ni que decir....gracias.

[@erikgardetemps]

Il m'a fallu de fermer les yeux pour me concentrer sur sa version de l'Appassionata (pas mal d'ailleurs) La conception de la vidéo s'appuie TROP sur la beauté physique de cette artiste. Elle est évidemment très belle, pas besoin d'insister à cet extrême au détriment de la musique...

[@isaibenavides8395]

Part1 was intense! Part2 I felt tranquility. Part 3 was suspenseful. Amazing how music moves you... Just. Wow. Thanks for sharing your talent Anastasia Huppmann~♡

[@classicalpianist]

🙏

[@antoncerny2657]

Thank you Anastasia, for your so very, very emotional and so fine and good play ! 🤩😘

[@reynoldsresourcedevelopmen5114]

Anastasia that was incredible. You are amazing. Thank you. and Thank you for the background on the song I really enjoyed it. You play with such passion, touches my soul.

[@classicalpianist]

🫶🏻🙏🏻

[@pascallaugier1386]

Anastasia vous êtes absolument sublime bravo l'artiste

[@fredrickroll06]

For me, this is your most impressive recording thus far. The coda of the Finale is really great!

[@613Yonatan]

Extraordinario, magnífico, tremendo, bellísimo... Apasionada... No hay palabras.

[@Desireyso58]

Anastasia Huppman! Great rendition, I love the hard third movement, and You play it in astonishing way!

[@classicalpianist]

Glad you enjoyed it!🙏🏻

[@alvaldiviaportugal]

Dios guarde no solo tu talento,tu belleza fisica sino tambien tu fuerza espiritual que te permite impartir a tus interpretaciones tanta vitalidad que le dan un estilo unico. Bendiciones.

[@carlitosspichiafuocco3599]

maravillosa interpretacion ! cuanto sentimiento , cuanto talento ! Y una belleza unica

[@thebutcher1950Nov]

Extraordinarily well done! The culmination of a lot of hard work topped with the passion that the composer would have expected. I’ve heard Appassionata performed by numerous artists. The heart of Anastasia does it the most justice of all by far!

[@classicalpianist]

🙏🏻

[@bertespejo786]

She gives the piano emotion and life. A unique talent. The sonata is transported from the past into the present for us to appreciate. Thanks Madame for the beautiful rendering of this sonata.

[@classicalpianist]

🙏🏻

[@4Iljt2]

Lovely interpretation, full of energy and passion, I think Beethoven would approve.

[@classicalpianist]

🙏🏻

[@Ray-tk7ei]

A joy to hear you play ftom Bedfordshire England

[@anthonymarsano5468]

she is great such emotion thats her inner beauty

[@InvestingForTomorrow24]

Simply fabulous. All the hours over all the years struggling to master this work was worth it just to be able to understand the perfection of Anastasia's accomplishment. I'll try again.

[@classicalpianist]

🙏🏻

[@easy1253]

The greatest performance of this that I have ever heard. And I've heard recordings of it by all of the great pianists.

[@classicalpianist]

Thank you 🫶🏻

[@arthurenzo3075]

I have heard Beethoven's sonatas by all the great pianists and I would only give preference to the Gulda recording from ´67.Your Beethoven playing is incredibly straightforward and clear, without any nagging or embellishments. Absolutely great. Bravo, Anastasia Huppmann!

[@classicalpianist]

Thanks for your great words 🫶🏻

[@aguinaldobarbosadepaula7506]

De todo repertório clássico essa obra é a minha favorita. Impressiona aqui a precisão do toque e clareza das notas, resultando numa interpretação primorosa e magistral; a melhor que já vi e ouvi. Ficando por aqui com esses dedos de anjo.

[@classicalpianist]

Obrigada 🙏🏻

[@williamkhider8524]

Wooou! One of the best Appassionata I've ever heard. A masterful performance. Plenty if sensitivity.and unfaiiling technicity. Thank you Anastasia.

[@classicalpianist]

🙏

[@denniscowdrick1255]

Great rendition. I have the impression that you are holding back in sections to ‘not make the piece too violent’. IMHO I would like to hear more of the fire in this piece giving more bite to its true impact. I love the parts where the technical difficulties seem to capture your full attention and you (forget) to make it ‘nice’ and let it really sings as I fell it should. Perhaps this is all an old man’s dream (I’m 84) but I wanted too pass this on to you as a consideration for your future performances. Love your work.

[@sinakhorasani9527]

After one year! There you go. Yeah! ❤ Now I know why I had to wait so long to see this sonata put together in whole. Masterpiece. Unsurpassed beauty and immeasurable depth. No one will ever be able to rise at any higher order than what you have done. Look at you... What have you done Anastasia!?! Storms are now all gone, Oceans are calm and warm. Time has come for rejoicing, Live a life full of blessing. I love this. I love you. No, I love you more.

[@classicalpianist]

🙏

[@orion290]

Que manera e interpretar a Beethoven ....extraordinaria ...que fuerza ...que pasión

[@classicalpianist]

🙏🏻

[@geniafein5792]

Дорогая Настя! Просто грандиозно! Спасибо 🙏 💗

[@luisangelvargas4129]

Blanco y negro son los tonos del piano, excelente interpretación, gracias por compartir.

[@joanphotoroca]

Definitely!!! That's what you conveyed dear Anastasia: A TORRENT OF EXPRESSIVE EMOTION. Thanks so much for this priceless gift!