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George Silfies RIP

Author: anonrob
Date: 2017-01-11 19:58

Apparently George passed away, I am guessing yesterday. A wonderful musician, nice man, and wonderful story teller.

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Re: George Silfies RIP

Author: GBK
Date: 2017-01-12 07:22

Obituary

https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&CFID=50b4e210-6745-44c3-b227-9abe402c151a&CFTOKEN=0&o_id=4064436&fh_id=14865

...GBK

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Re: George Silfies RIP

Author: richard smith
Date: 2017-01-12 20:12

George and I were good friends in the Allentown High School band, 1941-43. He was a person of sterling qualities, as well as being a virtuoso clarinet and piano player. Sitting next to him was an honor.

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Re: George Silfies RIP

Author: anonrob
Date: 2017-01-12 21:54

Here is a short sample of George. Recorded with the Saint Louis Symphony in 1978. 1 take at the end of a recording session. Conducted by Leonard Slatkin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t67SdkYubs4

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Re: George Silfies RIP

Author: Liquorice
Date: 2017-01-12 23:13

Thanks for the Gershwin recording. Really beautiful playing by Mr Silfies! I love the way he jumps up to those high notes :-)
Thanks for posting.
Condolensces to his friends and family.

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Re: George Silfies RIP

Author: Brad Behn
Date: 2017-01-12 23:51

I studied with George in the summer of 1988 at the Music Academy of the West (Santa Barbara). He was a great teacher, a great player, and a wonderful person. I cherish what I learned.

Brad Behn
http://www.clarinetmouthpiece.com

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