Dear Joyce, I was very saddened to learn about the sudden and unexpected death of Sandor Balint. My condolences to yourself and to your family. I will always treasure our performance collaborations that we have shared together over the years, which was such an honor for myself and my orchestra to be a part of. I also greatly enjoyed watching and listening to your performances with Sandor at the Tarrytown Music Hall and at The Bronxville Womens' Club. One of the greatest highlights in my life was rehearsing and performing the Bach Double Concerto for Two Violins six years ago with my orchestra, The Northern Westchester Symphony. You both played all three movements with such elegance and elan, and were such a pleasure to collaborate with. The rapport between Sandor and yourself was always magical. My orchestra and I were very lucky to be a part of that memorable occasion. Sandor was a great person and a passionate musician whose whole life was centered around music. His life's journeys were most inspirational to hear about when he spoke of them. The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra was very lucky to have him as such a longtime valuable member. I know that he will be greatly missed in that outstanding Ensemble and Institution. Always treasure the many memories that Sandor and yourself have shared and experienced together, Joyce. I know that you will. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. God bless. Sincerely, Gabriel Tevan