Promotional and Technical...
Quotes...
"This disc is an intimate alternative to the big choral and orchestral Christmas albums. You can almost imagine snowflakes falling while you listen."
--Greg Waxberg, Music Director, Mississippi Public Broadcasting
"The Silverwood Quartet is a stunningly versitile ensemble, combining
musicality and beauty of tone wity a sense of sheer fun. What other ensemble can play
Bach, Buddhist chants and Led Zeppelin with equal conviction? Each member of
the quartet is not only a fine musician, but also an engaging speaker.
Audiences come away enlightened, uplifted and delighted."
--Scott Speck, Music Director, Mobile Symphony
"I was having a bad day at home when in the midst of my bummed out state of
mid the mailman brought me a copy of your newest CD, Gifts of the Season,
featuring a delightful rendition of my "And Therefore Be Merry." This definitely
came as a much needed pick-me-up which hasn't put me down yet! So I thank you
from the bottom of my heart. Excellent work on the piece, and the entire album
as well!"
--Brian Joyce, Professor of Music, Miami University of Ohio
"The performance by the Silverwood Quartet on the Fairhope Concert Series was
enjoyed immensely by our local chamber music concert-going regulars. We were
happy to able to present a group from our area that has what it takes to please an audience
anywhere."
--Julie Marks,Eastern Shore Art Association Concert Series
"The Silverwood Quartet has given a totally enjoyable program. This quartet
plays everything from J. S. Bach to Jethro Tull with the same high level of
professional expertise and commitment. A joyful listening experience."
--Jerome Shannon, General Director, Mobile Opera
"Listening to a concert by the Silverwood Quartet is like throwing open a
chest full of treasure, some objects antique, some newly minted, some with
shapes familiar and comfortable, some puzzling and strange, some extraordinarily
beautiful, others quirky and playful."
--Charlie Smoke, Program Director, WHIL-FM, Mobile AL
"It was thrilling to see the excitement on the children's faces. The
musicians loved being here, and the students loved them. With Silverwood, the company
make a worthwhile investment in
enriching our community."
--Lyn Schell, Public Relations Manager, Ciba Corporation
"You guys are fantastic!" (after hearing premiere of his new work
commissioned by Silverwood)
--Gary Schocker, Composer/Flutist