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