Our letter and list of questions to Vanessa-Mae's bday 2014

[Xanthippe]

See below for the text of our letter and list of questions to Vanessa-Mae's 36th bday 2014.

I really wonder, considering the recent controversy around her Olympic participation and subsequent ban by the FIS, if she will react at all to our questions, and if she reacts what her answers will be?

Dearest Vanessa-Mae,

A VERY HAPPY 36th BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!! WE ALL LOVE YOU AND HOPE THAT YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!!

Your best fans gathered in the 'Vanessa-Mae Fans Forum’ (http://forum.vanessamae.org), wish you all the best on the occasion of your 36th birthday. Enjoy a fantastic day together with Lionel, of course, and Maximus, family and close friends - make this day, your day!!

This year, we all feel so good that you fulfilled your Olympic Dream with your performance in Soichi. Even though you came in last, we were all excited witnessing your achievement on television or via videos on Youtube. Moreover, your obvious joy when passing the finish line filled us with pride.

But now the Olympic adventure is over, we certainly hope that music will be top priority again. We are really looking forward to new music and concerts around the globe.

As an encouragement and source of inspiration, we have a small gift for you that you'll find in the box that is included in this parcel. The violin stands for everything that we admire in you so much: besides, of course, your wonderful music, you as a person remain an inspiration and icon to us all!


Please also find the traditional list with questions. We hope that you are once again so kind to provide us with your feedback on these issues. It always means a lot to us, a kind of highlight for us all.

Dearest Vanessa-Mae, we all love you very much as your best fans, and our support for you is unconditional and lasting forever.

Rijko Ebens

List of contributors:

Rijko Ebens

John R McLemore

Rashida Carter

Simon Fletcher (Lord Arioch)   

Kirsty Watkinson

Arup Schuurman

Rokas Vizbaras

Helmut Bleich

Joëlle Sutany Chanapa

Zeta and Grandmother

List of questions

1 First of all, we hope you, Lionel and Maximus are all doing well: are you all right, physically and mentally after the busy Olympic year?


2 We imagine that you feel satisfied now that you achieved your goal to participate in the Olympic Winter Games. Can you described your state of mind after crossing the finish line? We saw you on television and you looked pretty excited!! Please comment on this?


3 Now your Olympic dream has been fulfilled, do you plan to participate in more skiing events of the forthcoming season, or will your career in music be top priority in your life again?


4 In perspective to the previous question, do you already have plans for a new album. If yes, is there already a recording and release schedule? On what label will a new album be released, again by Sony?


5 Is there any footage available of you playing the Tchaikovsky and Beethoven violin concertos at a young age? We have seen some scenes of these used in various documentaries. It would be great if it would be released on DVD. Would this be possible?


6 How many bows do you have, and what kind of bows do you use? And, do you prefer bows made from pernambuco wood? Did you ever use carbon fiber bows?



7 Many musicians use social media like Facebook and Twitter to communicate with fans, especially Shakira is notable successful in binding her fans this way. How do you feel about this; do you have any plans in in using these media?


8 We saw a video on youtube.com of you visiting a dog shelter around Sochi. We know that you feel involved as advocate for animal rights and welfare. Can you tell us something about your motivation for this? Is there any personal experience as basis for this?


9 Nowadays availability of biological and ecological sound food in supermarkets becomes more general, and the number of people attracted to it increases constantly. Does it appeal to you too?


10 The final question, what did Lionel give you for your 36th birthday as present? Of course if you find it too private, then please skip this question.

[Rashida]

Thanks for sharing good questions this year too you did a great job

[Xanthippe]

Thanks for sharing good questions this year too you did a great job

Thanks, Rashida.