Benjamin Silva: Contact
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November 28, 2008
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Gregg Nestor
November 25, 2008
UNIQUE MIKLÓS RÓZSA GUITAR RECORDING
TO BE RELEASED IN NOVEMBER,2008
features: Sonata for Guitar (1986) and Kaleidoscope (2 guitars)
BUYSOUNDTRAX Records proudly presents THE MIKLÓS RÓZSA COLLECTION: MUSIC FOR GUITAR. The album features music composed for motion pictures by Miklós Rózsa, arranged for guitar by Gregg Nestor, performed by Gregg Nestor, Raymond Burley and William Kanengiser, augmented by Francisco Castillo (Oboe) and Carole Kleister-Castillo (Violin).
THE MIKLÓS RÓZSA COLLECTION: MUSIC FOR GUITAR presents the music of Miklós Rózsa in an entirely new light, adapting the pieces for two guitars, in arrangements based faithfully on the composer’s original scores by guitarist Gregg Nestor. THE MIKLÓS RÓZSA COLLECTION: MUSIC FOR GUITAR contains selections from EL CID, THAT HAMILTON WOMAN, YOUNG BESS, MADAME BOVARY, A WOMAN’S VENGEANCE, PROVIDENCE, BLOOD ON THE SUN, GREEN FIRE, MOONFLEET, TIP ON A DEAD JOCKEY, LYDIA and CRISIS. In addition to selections from Rózsa’s large filmography, this release contains two classical works, Kaleidoscope, Op. 19c, composed for his children in 1946 and his Sonata For Guitar, Op. 42, composed in 1986.
The link to the CD is as follows:
http://buysoundtrax.stores.yahoo.net/mirocomuforg.html
(paste that into your search engine to take you to the site - there you will also find several audio samples to listen to and enjoy)
In the last chapter of his autobiography, Rózsa offers this comment on his music--
I do write music for people, not for computers... I believe in music as a form of communication; for me it is more an expression of emotion than an intellectual or cerebral crossword puzzle...I am a traditionalist, but I believe tradition can be so recreated as to express the artist's own epoch while preserving its relationship with the past...I have tried always in my own work to express human feelings and assert human values, and to do this I have never felt the slightest need to move outside the orbit of the tonal system. Tonality means line; line means melody; melody means song; and song, especially folk song, is the essence of music, because it is the natural, spontaneous and primordial expression of human emotion.
Attached is a pdf or two detailing the booklet and artwork from the CD recording!
Guitarist Gregg Nestor's extensive publishing output includes "12 Folksongs-Copland,Britten,Seiber"-Voice and Guitar (Boosey and Hawkes Publishers, #6553)' Sonata for Flute and Guitar (Poulenc-J&W Chester Music,CH55653);By George-George Gershwin solo guitar arr. (Warner Bros. Music, GF0323); Leroy Anderson Suite-solo guitar (Belwin Mills Music); Guitar Cameos (EMI Music;London)'Casablanca' Suite (Warner Bros. Music, GF0297; Sonata for Guitar, Op. 42-Miklós Rózsa-dedicated to Gregg Nestor (Associated Music-G.Schirmer-HL50480350) Over 16,000 pages of arrangements for guitar solo, duo, chamber ensemble,voice and guitar,guitar and orchestra exist.
For further information or to ask about score and separate parts availability for performance please contact:
GREGG NESTOR
gmn002@aol.com
818-890-6106
Dgimis
November 18, 2008
good guest page.
thank you.
Holly Kraynik
November 15, 2008
Benjamin,
Are you able to perform at Cochiti ES on Friday, Nov. 21st at around 3-3:30?
Would you please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Holly Kraynik - 856-1683, 345-1432x4
Holly Kraynik
November 7, 2008
Hi Benjamin,
I'm wondering if you remember who I am. You played your beautiful music in my home during the summer. We also talked about the possiblity of you playing at Cochiti ES for our students. The playing time would be short - only about 10-15 minutes since the assembly will be K-5 students. Would you contact me and let me know what your schedule looks like. (I am wondering if you'd be available Friday, Nov. 21st around 3-3:30. Thank you. Talk with you soon. 345-1432 x 4. Holly Kraynik
Christian Lavernier
November 5, 2008
Dear M° Beniamin Silva, my name is Christian Lavernier, live in Imperia Italy (more about me,curiculun, concert dates, with video and audio(live): www.myspace.com/lavernier ) and I would very much like to be able to play for your Anburger Festival. I hope that my concert could affect your direction if not for this year for future events.
Thanks for your attention and I hope to receive your response.
Christian Lavernier
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John Sena
October 6, 2008
Guitarrabrava has been updated!
The October update has been completed with 160 new listings.
55 Guitarists, 12 Duos, 3 Trios, 2 Quartet, 2 Ensemble
22 Luthiers, 11 Organization, 17 Resource, 13 Festivals, 23 Link Exchanges
http://www.guitarrabrava.com/gbupdates.htm
Here's where you'll find the link to your site.
http://www.guitarrabrava.com/guitaristspage.shtml#S
Thank you for your support.
John Sena
info@guitarrabrava.com
Jaci Hale
September 17, 2008
Hello Benjamin! I e-mailed you a while back about performing at my wedding on June 6th, 2009. You e-mailed me back and said that you would put the event on your calendar, and I just wanted to confirm that, but I was also wondering what your fees are. Would you please let me know? I'm looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks.
Holly Kraynik
August 2, 2008
My # at Cochiti ES is 345-1432 x4.
Thanks, again.
Holly
Holly Kraynik
August 2, 2008
Greetings! I spoke with you briefly and purchased your CD at the Abq. Center for Spiritual Living a couple of weeks ago. I am a school counselor at Cochiti ES. The small school is predominantly low income, hispanic students and I wondered if you would be willing to perform for our students at an assembly. You may have the ability to have a positive impact on our students.
Please let me know if you would be interested in a brief sampling of your talents.
Thank you.
Gregory Leon Baird
July 31, 2008
Morning Ben,
Great concert yesterday. You and Susan DeJong are a perfect musical marrige. Please let me know of up and coming concerts. I am sending the concert program to Edward Harrington the Highlands Music prof. Again great concert. Gregory
Jaci Hale
July 16, 2008
Hi Ben! This is Jaci Hale, I met you at Dustin and Melissa Bentley’s wedding on June 28th. I was hoping to get some more information from you and also see if you are available on my wedding date- June 6th, 2009. My fiancé (Brian) and I would prefer music played by a guitarist throughout our entire ceremony (no piano or organ at all), and while we would like our ceremony to include traditional music we also have some eccentric requests (and these are just possibilities at the moment): Beatles songs as prelude/postlude music, a more contemporary song for the recessional- we are considering the alternatives and would let you know closer to the date (if you are able to accommodate those requests). I would also appreciate price information. We were impressed with your work at Dustin and Melissa’s wedding, we hope that you can be a part of ours!
dieter
June 3, 2008
Maestro Silva
How are you guys doing?! I hope this email finds you doing really well. I am currently a year away from finishing a DMA in guitar ad Early Plucked Instruments at Eastman School of Music. Everything is going well, trying not to go too crazy. I write to you because I will be playing in Chihuahua, Mexico at their New Music festival at the end of September a program of Mexican and American New Music for guitar most which I have comissioned. I wonder if you might be interested in me jumping to alburquerque to perform this program after this festival. Are you still managing a guitar society over there?
When are you coming to the North east? by the way did you know that Tulio was appointed in Wisconsin for a cello position?!
Best wishes to you and your family,
Dieter
585.284.7769
Luis Barroso
June 3, 2008
Dear Friend
My name is Luis Barroso,Spanish Composer.
I would like know I could send to you by Email the record of Preludio y Danza N.1 for Guitarr (I'm the Author).
It has a clair and direct style with a certain mediterranean air.
Thanks and Best Regards
Luis
Rodney Bowe
May 21, 2008
Hey Ben,
I've got an engagement I wanted to talk with you about. Give me a call asap at 681.5817.
Joe Johnson
May 10, 2008
Jennifer will not make the recital today - she is sick.
Sorry!
I also left you a VM on your phone.
kyle zimmerman
May 6, 2008
are you available for a wedding, Sat Oct 25th, casa de suenos, 5:30-7:30 ish...
and how much would you charge, PS HOW ARE YOU DOING?
Stan Burg
April 25, 2008
Hello, Ben. I have just opened a guitar shop, GuitarVista, 268-1133, just Northeast of UNM. When you get a chance, please swing by to check out the hand built, steel strings I have in stock. I am the agent in NM for Baden, Bourgeois, and Santa Cruz, and I have quite a few used, professional instruments also. If it's appropriate, I could bring some guitars to UNM for your students to evaluate.
Be well and thanks for your attention.
Stan Burg
Donna Hoff
April 17, 2008
Our office coordinates Freshman Family Day at UNM. The ceremony portion is in Popejoy Hall on August 24 which is a Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
I have emailed and tried to reach you by phone to see if the Guitar Ensemble would like to perform a short 2-3 minute piece as part of a performance montage that day. I have not yet received a response so thought I'd follow up with this.
Can you please let me know if the ensemble would be interested in playing for our new freshmen or if you, as a faculty member, would be interested? Thank you!
277-7730
Edwina Cisneros
March 25, 2008
I work for an Albuquerque Law firm and we are seeking a guitar player for an upcoming corporate event. Do you perform for events like these? If not, do you know of any local guitarists who might? I can be reached at 848-1800.
Thank you,
Edwina Cisneros
Joaquin
March 19, 2008
Benjamin,
Wanted to confirm
May 10
Thank You
Joaquin Sisneros
joaquin@sisnerosbros.com
www.casadeabo.com
505-453-3283
Robert Fuller
January 8, 2008
I've known Susie Morris for 50 years, and want to reply to her Christmas letter. Do you have her email address or tel. no.? Thanks. Bob Fuller
P.S. Ann Fuller also wants it. She is visiting now and found your name on the web.
Joanne Castellani
January 6, 2008
WNED-FM and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
are pleased to announce the
2008 JoAnn Falletta International
Guitar Concerto Competition
Joanne Castellani and Michael Andriaccio, CoDirectors
June 9-13, 2008 in Buffalo, New York, USA
First Prize: $7500.00US.
Return engagement with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
Recording Contract with Fleur de Son Classics, Ltd.
A concert Guitar Dake Traphagen, USA.
Karura Flight Case.
Second Prize: $3,000.00US
Third Prize: $1,500.00
Audience Favorite Award ~ Musicians’ Favorite Award
Judges: Joanne Castellani & Michael Andriaccio, USA: Guitar duo, internationally acclaimed touring and recording artists.
Eduardo Fernandez, Uruguay: International concert guitarist.
David Leisner, USA: Virtuoso guitarist and Composer.
Tony Morris, USA: Producer and Host of “Classical Guitar Alive”, an internationally syndicated radio program dedicated to the guitar.
David Dusman (Preliminary Round), USA: Award winning recording engineer.
David Frost, USA; 2 time Grammy Award winning producer.
John Landis, USA: Radio producer WNED-FM, conductor.
Enrique Muñoz Teruel, Spain: Concert guitarist and Festival/Competition Director.
This event is one of the most visible performance competitions in the world with national and international broadcast visibility.
Winners of the 2006 Competition Winners of the 2004 Competition
First prize: Pablo Garibay, Mexico First Prize: Marcin Dylla, Poland
Second Prize: Masao Tanibe, Japan Second Prize: Pablo Garibay, Mexico
Third Prize: Isaac Bustos, USA Third Prize: Rene Izquierda, USA/Cuba
Application deadline is March 15, 2008 (postmark).
For an application, rules and more information, contact the CoDirectors at
e mail: www.fallettacomp@aol.com. Web site: www.fallettacompetition.org or Tel: 716.681.8106 or Fax: 716.681.9208.
Dave
December 27, 2007
Yo man,
Hope you had a happy Christmas with your family! I'm in des Moines right now, but will be returning tomorrow. I'll put a couple of your videos on youtube for your viewing pleasure. Initially, I won't make them available to the public so you can review them.
Dave
Cindy
November 26, 2007
Hi Ben,
I could not reschedule the ultrasound on Friday 11/30. It is at 11:00. Have a nice afternoon! Love ya,Cind
jess and art sandoval
November 21, 2007
Hi- Art reached you about our wedding. We are very interested in having you play. Can you give us a quote per hour. Our wedding is Dec 22 @6pm. Thank you
Jess and Art
Lynne Xavier
November 8, 2007
Hi,
This is Lynne Xavier (Andrew's mom from your 10am Saturday Prep School class).
My schedule next semester will not allow us to bring Andrew to group lessons, so I am looking for a private teacher for him in the NE Heights (we live near Academy and Eubank) who might take a beginner either on Wednesday afternoons or on weekends.
Do you have any recommendations? Do you know anything about the guitar teachers at Baum's Music (Ken Lydick, Ron Wiggins, or Susanna Garcia)?
Thanks for any help you can give.
Beezal
November 5, 2007
where is you beeatch?...is you going to Tucson in DEC. ? Don't haves you numba again....
Kris Dilbeck
October 31, 2007
Hey Ben,
It has been..hmmm...let's see, about 15 years or so, but this is Kris Dilbeck from Petaluma. Great to see you are doing music and would love to hear from ya. Drop me a line sometime.
Best
Kris
www.frobeck.com
Lynne Xavier
October 24, 2007
By the way, according to your writeup on guitar-abq.org, you won the UNM concerto competition in the Spring of 1999 at the tender age of 3. If you were 3 years old in 1999, that would make you about 11 years old now. :-)
Lynne Xavier
October 24, 2007
Hi Ben,
I'm the parent of one of your students (Andrew) at UNM Music Prep. We are looking into private guitar lessons for him starting next semester (January), and were wondering if you have suggestions for instructors for young beginners. We would greatly prefer someone located in the far NE heights (we're up by Eubank and Academy) so that we don't have to spend our limited free time driving across town. Thanks for any help you can provide!
P.S. Nice website!
James
September 7, 2007
Nice page.
Yesak ydomrac
September 7, 2007
Awesome site old bitch! Looks really fucking good! Playing sounds fine as frog hair to bro! I hope the devil steals your soul when you least expect it! KC
Karl Stoltze
September 5, 2007
Hello,
My name is Karl Stoltze. I was taking a applied music guitar course with Joe Williams, but the music department kicked me out because I'm an undeclared major. Both he and Michael Chapdelaine referred me to your Monday and Wednesday guitar ensemble class. I was wondering if I needed you to sign something for me to get in, and also if I could pick up whatever music the class has been working on at some point. My e-mail is kstoltze@unm.edu and my phone # is 1(505)239-3185. Thank you very much,
Karl Stoltze
Miguel Jiménez
August 27, 2007
Querido Benjamin:
Soy Moguel Jimenez, manager de Juan Manuel CAÑIZARES, con quien estamos programando una gira en USA a lo largo del mes de Febrero.
Albuquerque es uno de nuestros destinos favoritos en los que nos gustarçia presentar su nuevo cd SUITE IBERIA, ALBENIZ por CAÑIZARES.
Cualquier consejo o ayuda vuestra será muy bien venida con la idea de visitar la ciudad.
Para más información pouedes escribirme cuando quieras y visitar www.jmcanizares.com.
Muchas gracias
Miguel Jiménez
Suzanne Teng
August 1, 2007
Hi Benjamin,
I am also performing at the NFA convention next week and my guitarist that I booked had accidentally double booked for the day, so I started to look online and found you! Since you're already going to be there on Sunday (my show is at 5:00pm, the evening's headliner concert) I'm wondering if you'd be interested in playing with me on my piece SIERRA. It's quite simple, written in chart form. You can listen to a tiny segment on my website http://www.suzanneteng.com and I can also send you an MP3 and CD and chart later on. Can you please either call me (310)455-7029 or email me ASAP because I'm in a bit of a crunch. As you probably know, this is an unpaid gig for me, so your fee comes from my pocket and I can only comfortably offer $150 for the rehearsal and show, but I hope you are interested and available.
Best to you and I look forward to hearing from you,
Suzanne
(It will be with alto flute, guitar and percussion) you can learn more also at http://www.myspace.com/suzanneteng
Kasey Carmody
April 10, 2007
Masterful work young man!
Roberto Capocchi
August 7, 2006
Hi Ben, I just heard about GUITAR ALBUQUERQUE. What acool idea. I hope to see you soon, and listen, too!
D.J.
June 20, 2006
Hi Ben this is D.J. Armijo we talked after your amazing performance at the Violin shop. I wanted to talk to you about maybe taking some lessons when you have time. I give lessons to young kids and perform here and in Santa Fe but have many times and days open to learn and take as much in as I can from you. I admire your playing profoundly and was wondering what days you have open in the month of July so can you please E-Mail me back at djsfun11@msn.com or call me at 897-1858 cell 321-7057.
Thank you so very much
D.J.
D.J. Armijo
April 11, 2006
Amazing Guitarist. Inspiration to me.
Justin Edwards
March 31, 2006
Hey Mr. Silva, Long time no see, how have you been? Please contact me reguarding getting a copy of the recordings we did in 04 :)it would be most apreciated.
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January 25, 2006
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Jeanette Armijo
January 20, 2006
I have to say that your Biography is very impressive. My sixteen year old son who is a classical quitarist is very interested in your work. He has an unbelievable passion for guitar and is a very talented young man. We are in the process of submitting our lottery application to PAPA, in the hopes that my son can continue to pursue his lifelong passion with the instruction of someone with your background and expertise.
Andres Romero
April 23, 2005
I just want to say that I feel so proud of learn of a person as important and talent as you Mr. Silva.
your favorite person in da world (franki)
April 16, 2005
wass up????? tis i! FRANKI!! lol...those are very intersting pictures!
Enrico Montelli
February 27, 2005
Dear Mr. Silva,
I have your site through my daughter who emailed it to me from Italy. I'm an old man and as all old men I live a lot of memories and remembrances and I still remember your grandfather when he came to our house in Rome to perform the rehearsals of the Quartetto di Roma where, together with my father Francesco Montelli, he was a member of.I still have some photos which I sent to a Mrs Carolyn Shankle holder of your grandfather web site. If you wish I can forward that email to you so that, through the attachments, you can see them.It seems I cannot do that here. I could forward the email to your email address but I am afraid, with so many spanners around, that you would not open the email .
Congratulations for your bright career.
Best regards,
Enrico Montelli
Maria Pia Montelli
February 27, 2005
Hi, so nice to meet you. I am the grandaughter of Francesco Montelli (second violin of the famous Quartetto di Roma of whom your grandfather Luigi Silva formed part of), there is very little material of this wonderful Quartet indeed because of the eminent war which was evident in those years. I am making a Website on my grandfather and the Quartetto, and was wondering if you had any photos of them available, or documents or anything that might be of interest of this marvelous Quartetto and it's components.I have some pictures of your grandfather with mine if you are interested, they were dear friends. I am also involved in the music world as I am a mezzosoprano.
I wish you so much success in your career, you are wonderful..
Thank you for any help...
Maria Pia Montelli.
my husbands website is:
www.mosefranco.com
Justin
January 26, 2005
ok, i would like to no about CD transciptions, and to be added to the email list
(trogdorian@gmail.com)
Thanks so much for the skills and knowlage you have bestowed upon me ; )
Joseph Chavez
January 4, 2005
Mr. Silva is an excellent Guitar player and teacher.
Ireri
December 29, 2004
Hola Ben, Cómo estás?
Supongo que pasándola bien de fiestas, sólo escribo para mandarte un abrazo... espero que te acuerdes la mexicana de Stgo. Compostela. Cuídate mucho y saludos a tu familia.
ireri
Stefan Lundgren
December 15, 2004
Hey!
Stefan Lundgren here... I´ve tried to get in contact with you. I met up with Avers here in Stockholm a few weeks ago. Nice guy. Hope everything is well with and that the rest of the Spannish trip went out succefully.
Huga Chacka from Sweden
/Stefan
Jodi Sanchez
December 2, 2004
Very nice website! omar told me to e-mail you here. I'm glad I checked it out. I'd be delighted to be added to your mail list, Ben. Thanks. Jodi
Tracy Hart
November 11, 2004
Mr. Silva - the PAPA students are very lucky to have you as their teacher. Thank you for another great concert! Is there any chance your cd will be available before Christmas 2004? I like to send some as gifts. Will you have a "cd signing"?
Justin(formerly of PAPA)
September 27, 2004
Hey Chelsea its justin E (as if papa could forget LOL) how r u doing?
Chelsea Lynne Hart
September 20, 2004
Hey Mr. Silva I had no idea all this was here. Very interesting
Justin(formerly of PAPA)
August 28, 2004
Hey Mr. Silva
Justin here are you back in town now? if so how did things go in spain? am going to be at PAPA after school on Thursday mabye we could chat anyway Write me back : )
Justin(formerly of PAPA)
Justin(formerly of PAPA)
August 1, 2004
Hey mr.Silva hows it going? tryed as hard as i could to get to your concerts but i couldn't make it (most likly because i broke my leg) i just wanted to know if i could get a copy of that CD we made in class good luck in spain would like to take lessons again if possable : ) thanks mr. Silva