<!doctype html public "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en"> <html> <tt>To the Nordisk and the PTG pianotech lists:</tt> Few of you if any knew George Silver. He was by no means a world class technician...rather he was a self taught hard working dedicated piano lover. He was a proffesional trumpetist for the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra throughout his adult life, but coming from a family of piano techs in the English/Scottish tradition he learned the ropes from his father early on and spent most of the rest of his time living, working, and learning what he could here in Bergen. He was honored last year by Vossa Jazz, a jazz festival of note here in Norway, for 25 years of service, and just a couple weeks ago he completed his 26th, and what was to be his last festival. I met George 20 years ago when I first moved here to Bergen. He didnt like me then...grin.. chumpy American boy who shows up and shows up thinking he knows sump'en about pianos... but as time went by I convinced him I was a serious minded person... and these past 2 years we have been sharing a workshop with another tech here in Bergen. George was never associated with any organization really... He did some time at Grotrian learning from a voicing master there... and joined Euro piano without really becoming involved.. he was very much a loner.. very proud. I just didnt think a fellow who did so much for so many over so many years should pass without comment. He passed on 68 years old, in his sleep. May there be a God, and may he look after Georges soul. Richard Brekne    </html>