John Silva
Pianist
John desires to convey the warmth and beauty of the piano. His affection for tonal colours is apparent in his pianism—his music is enchanting, taking his listeners to another place.
John began playing and improvising on the piano at the age of three. His teachers include the esteemed pianists Abbey Simon and Douglas Finch and he has participated in masterclasses by Martino Tirimo. He studied composition and theory with Dr. Daniel Barta and Dr. William Pursell. John has performed as a soloist internationally and was a finalist in the Alfred Kichen Chopin Competition. He is a Fellow of the Royal Schools of Music and received the Master of Music degree in performance as a scholarship student at the Trinity College of Music in London, UK.
While John focuses on classical piano and composition, he has many musical interests, including a passion for classical organ.
John is a Mason & Hamlin Artist.
Prelude Op. 17 No. 3, A. Scriabin
A beautiful and captivating prelude from Alexander Scriabin.
Recorded @2019, Mason & Hamlin BB. (Unedited)
"John ... drew the audience inward, toward the music, with a rare kind of aural magnetism ... the musical sounds themselves took an unadulterated preeminence.”
Dr. Erikson Rojas
"The entire recital was magical ... I was captivated by his artistry.”
Dr. Sam Hsu
"John’s artistry has been an inspiration to me … He is a composer whose works exhibit craft, wit, charm, and beauty of sound. He is his own piano technician … and he also happens to be an extraordinarily fine pianist."
