“…First, the best. Sunday afternoon at the Woodruff’s intimate Rich Auditorium, Francisco Silva, a Brazilian-born pianist living in Marietta, launched a complete cycle of Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas…then came the payoff. In the opening of the Pathetique Sonata Silva told a terrifying tale, full of rage and sorrow and fresh ideas – in short, a thoughtful musician at work. … When he strikes, as he did a great many times on Sunday, the effect is thrilling. His music-making is of the sort that builds a loyal following.”