Michigan, February 19th 2009

Dear Friends!

     After 71 years on the concertstage and never being sick, I suffered a stroke Oct. 2007.

     I am doing quite well, but have no feeling in my right side, which means that my concertizing days unfortunately are over.

     I enjoy every day and send you all, my warmest wishes and regards.

                                                    As ever,

                                     Erling Blöndal Bengtsson