In Memory of

[Richard Brekne]

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To the Nordisk and the PTG pianotech lists:

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



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