The Shadow of Her Smile

Helen lived like a phenomenon of nature-like a great geyser, involuntarily pouring out all it had to give. -Gerard Reuter, oboist If there were ever a success in life, it was Helen. She will always be "all about the music" -Nikhil Hutheesing, family She was innocent, adventurous, all-loving, all-trusting- she has forever enriched our family. -Vivek Hutheesing, family That beautiful radiant smile of hers-Each time we think of her, it is with joy and tears. -Gerald Robbins, pianist Such an amazing woman and friend, I can still see vividly Helen's beautiful, innocently smiling face and her sparkling eyes -Anne-Marie McDermott, pianist Helen was a major, major part of the happiest day of my life. You (Ajit) made her happiness and personal fulfillment so very, very complete. -Pamela Paul, pianist She lives on in the hearts of those who loved her. -Sonia Gandhi, family There were moments when her playing was so exquisite that the violinist and the violin were one. And we were oh-so fortunate to witness that. -Stephen Gates, friend Lord Byron wrote "The music breathing from her face" It is as though he knew Helen, for the music truly breathed from her face. -Barry Romeril, friend