“John’s artistry has  been an inspiration to me ... He is a composer whose works exhibit craft, wit, charm, and beauty of sound. He is his own piano technician ... and he also happens to be an extraordinarily fine pianist.”

Dr. David Curtin

John Silva is a classical pianist specialising in solo recitals and a Fellow of the Royal Schools of Music. Passionate about the intrinsic sound of the piano, his playing is characterised by a distinctive use of tone and colour. His teachers include the renowned pianist Abbey Simon, Jonathan Miles Freeman and Robert Marler.

John is a composer and has written both secular and sacred works for piano, voice, solo instruments and ensembles. He is also a teacher with a private studio and offers lessons in classical piano, theory and ear training.