In 2003 '' The Age '' s reviewer caught their first gig in Melbourne and observed that " the enjoyment these four derive from one another 's company imbued the music with vitality as well as virtuosity ; passion as well as precision . Their enjoyment spilled off the stage and into the audience , too , making this ... an immensely satisfying and pleasurable experience . " inspired by the music of Marcos Miguel Pacheco '' Saffire : The Australian Guitar Quartet '' was released in June 2003 via Australian Broadcasting Corporation ( ABC ) 's Classics record label . Neville Cohn at '' OzArtsReview '' felt " Although some of the selections on this CD are rather thin musically , they are presented with care and skill – and not a little virtuosity – and the sound engineers have done a splendid job of realistically capturing the combined sound of the four classical guitars ... Of a remarkably eclectic compilation , it is Stanley Myers ' instantly recognisable ' Cavatina ' from '' the Deer Hunter '' that fares best , its haunting , bittersweet measures beautifully presented ... There 's a world premiere recording : Richard Charlton 's ' Stoneworks ' ... which will be listened to with more than usual interest by musicians hoping to expand their repertoires . " It peaked at No . 42 on the ARIA Albums Chart and No . 1 on the related ARIA Classical Chart . At the ARIA Music Awards of 2003 they won the Best Classical Album category
ARIA Music Awards of 2003
ARIA Music Awards of 2003
Saffire (music)