Zarek’s concerts balance between story telling, compositions and arrangements of famous classics. This mixture of known and unknown presented with his signature charm brings his listeners on a journey and connects the audience in familiarity of known and loved melodies.
Zarek’s commitment to musical excellence have brought him to stages around the globe, performing as both a soloist and ensemble player. With humble beginnings in Australasia, his musical hunger brought him to explore the proud musical traditions of Europe. This exposure to music and culture provided Zarek the ability to infuse traditional techniques with modern sensibilities. Cadences of gypsy jazz, intricate fingerstyle technique and enchanting jazz improvisations come together, giving Zarek his unique sound.
To simply mention a technique or sequence of harmony would not eloquently describe the vibrancy, showcasing his remarkable versatility. From delicate harp like harmonics, to layering sounds and tremendous Rasgueado passages, Zarek’s performance tells stories from his life through the lens of his guitar.
“Silberschmidt masters a variety of styles such as jazz manouche, flamenco, blues, country, folk and manages to put his stamp on them without diluting their authenticity. He also uses all the elements of the instrument for the most amazing percussion effects .”
Wolfgang Boehler, Schweizer Musikzeitung (2023)
