I wanted to express to You my sincere appreciation in being given the opportunity to co-produce the recent "One World... of peace through music" benefit concert at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. It was a wonderful experience to meet You. You have given so graciously and selflessly to so many people in need throughout the world. The Earth is a better place because of the impact that You have had on thousands of people.

I have spoken to the many talented performers and composers who took part in this festive evening. Everyone agreed that it was not only a very successful evening for everyone involved, and all agreed that it was one of those rare, once-in-a-lifetimememorable moments that will always be fondly remembered.

Composer Bill Conti's wife told me that this was the best orchestra she had ever heard him conduct. It must be remembered that he has conducted his movie and TV music with world-class orchestras when traveling around the world. Other people in the audience, who are regular subscribers to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, told me that this was the best orchestra they had ever heard.

During the reception after the concert, several people had said that this concert was like attending the famous Academy Awards. In addition to being impressed with the great talent, many had expressed their awe ofat the beauty of the stage sets.

I have been performing in and working with concerts of all kinds since 1966 and I must say that this benefit concert was one of the greatest highlights of my career. It was a great pleasure to work with some of the talented, kind and hard-working individuals in the Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association. You have a marvelous group of people in Your organization. They are truly some of the kindest people that I have ever had the honor with whom to workto work with.

May God continue to bless You with Your many talents and Your humanitarian efforts. Wishing You a wonderful New Year!

Sincerely Yours,
Larry M. Timm