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Artist History Silvard, originally from the Netherlands, started playing the piano at age ten.  At 18, he left his home country for the USA to pursue studies in Marine Biology.  During his undergraduate studies in Myrtle Beach, SC, and his graduate studies in Washington, DC, Silvard kept a busy performance schedule. In 1988, Silvard moved to Boston and was contracted by one of the Nation's leading convention hotels, The Boston Marriott Hotel at Copley Place.      In 1994, Silvard recorded his first piano album, Heartfelt, which features covers as well as original compositions.  In 1996, he released his second album, Picture of Time, containing original, orchestrated piano compositions.  His third album, Transcendent Voyage, a collection of piano solo compositions, hit stores in 1998.  The latter two albums are distributed nationally by Music Design (Virgin) and in Taiwan, R.O.C., by Wind Song Music International.  Silvard's latest album features "Freeflow" composed "on the spot" in the recording studio piano solos.      In the Summer of 2000, Silvard signed a recording agreement with Q Records, a subsidiary of QVC, the largest television shopping network.  Silvard produced three double CD's in two years:  With Love, Keys to the Heart and Spirit Within.  In 2000 and 2001, Silvard made regular one-hour, live appearances on television performing his music and selling his CD's.  The twelve broadcasts have resulted in sales of over 80,000 of Silvard's CD's and cassettes.      Silvard's music is broadcasted on radio and satellite stations in the USA as well as in countries such as Canada, France, Italy, Australia, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Panama, and many more.  A growing number of health care practitioners, therapists and physicians are using his music for its "soothing" and "healing" quality.  In addition, an increase in licensing deals with other record labels and video and film production companies, attests to the wide appeal of Silvard's music.      Silvard keeps an active concert schedule throughout the USA and abroad.  A recent contract with Entovation, Ltd., a company providing innovative ideas for business enterprises, has provided opportunities for several national (Texas, Washington, DC) and international (Sweden, Canada, Venezuela) appearances.  According to Entovation, "...Silvard's international tour has only just begun!"  Highlights of these "Knowledge Concerts" are impromptu, unique "Freeflow" compositions, custom-made for and dedicated to each audience.      Silvard also makes appearances at high end corporate events and private functions, where he mixes his own arrangements of popular melodies (Broadway, movies, standards, evergreens, Top 40, etc.) with his own improvisations and compositions.

Instruments Piano

Albums Picture of Time, Transcendent Voyage, Postcard from Cape Cod, Heartfelt, With Love, Keys to the Heart, Spirit Within, Calling Upon Angels

Press Reviews "Pianist and composer Silvard P. Kool has woven a beautiful tapestry of music on the eleven lusciously appealing piano solos of TRANSCENDENT VOYAGE.  Following his first popular release, PICTURE OF TIME, Kool has created relaxing and uplifting songs, from the romantic selection "Candlelight Fantasy" to the upbeat "Irish Sailor" and the stunning ode to mother nature"Forest Echoes."  Most of the songs were inspired by the musician's many travels and each reflect their own individual spiritual path.  These original and heartfelt songs will resonate in the listener's soul long after they're heard." Music Design, In Review

Location Cambridge, MA - USA

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