Zarek Silberschmidt - Troubadours Escapade

In the organizer's words:

Zarek Silberschmidt, solo guitarist and entertainer, captivates his audience with his graceful manner and virtuoso musical intensity. Zarek's concerts combine storytelling, compositions and arrangements of famous classics. This blend of the familiar and unfamiliar, presented with his unmistakable charm, takes his audience on a journey and connects with them through the familiarity of familiar and beloved melodies.

Zarek's commitment to musical excellence has taken him to stages around the globe, both as a soloist and as an ensemble member. With humble beginnings in Australasia, his musical hunger led him to explore the proud musical traditions of Europe. This encounter with music and culture enabled Zarek to combine traditional techniques with modern sensibilities. Gypsy jazz cadenzas, complex fingerstyle techniques and enchanting jazz improvisations merge to create Zarek's unique sound.

To mention one technique or harmonic sequence alone would not accurately describe the vibrancy of his remarkable versatility. From delicate, harp-like overtones to layering sounds to impressive rasgueado passages, Zarek's performance tells stories of his life through the prism of his guitar.