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Sunday
started off with the Morning Masterclasses, the first time Masterclasses
has been a part of the AATA Festival. New Zealand accordion champion Campbell
Hill playing for the masterclass. |
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Alexander Shirunov observing Campbell Hill. |
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Marjan
Krajna, graduate of Semionov, (Gnessin Institute - Moscow) with Alexander
Shirunov and Campbell
Hill. |
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Marjan
Krajna and Joanna Irving. |
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Alexander
Shirunov and Lina Chegodaev. |
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Marjan
Krajna and Ivan Liashenko. |
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After
lunch, was the AATA Gala Concert and Trophy Presentation. Opening
the Gala Concert is the MC, well known Sydney accordion entertainer Enzo
Giribaldi. |
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Starting
off the concert was the Ace Ensemble, (left to right): Catherine Day,
Ann_Elise Koerntjes, Domenico Baudille, Vincenzo Fuda, Benjamin Pattinson. |
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Presentation
to Cathy Day of the AATA Merit Award to the ACE Ensemble and their musical
director Cathy Day for their musical achievements and their contribution
to the advancement of the accordion in Australia. |
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Cathy
Day thank you speech with Enzo Giribaldi enjoying the moment. |
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Mathilde
Auroux, winner of the 12 years and under International category playing
for the audience. |
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International
Accordion Championship winner Lina Chegodaev (left) performing duets with
Milica Obradovic (right). |
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Marjan
Krajna (Croatia) well known teacher and performer, was a real crowd favourite
with his entertainment music, which had the crowd yelling out, More! More!
More! |
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Tania
presenting the trophy to Lina Chegodaev for 1st place in the International
Accordion Championship class. |
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Tania
Lukic-Marx presenting the trophy for the Australian Piano Accordion Championship
to Ivan Liashenko. |
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Tania
Lukic-Marx presenting the Australian Accordion Orchestra Championship
trophy to ASA NSW State Accordion Orchestra Musical Director Elizabeth
Jones. |
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Nick
Shcherbakov being presented the 17 years and under International Open
Solo Championship trophy. |
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Marko
Matic receiving his trophy for the 15 years and under, International Accordion
Championship class. |
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Coupe
Mondiale Piano Accordion World Champion Alexander Shirunov (Russia) put
on a stunning performance for the crowd. |
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Dynamic
movement and a real variety of music is a hallmark of Alexander Shirunov. |
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The
ending of a great performance and another standing ovation from the very
excited audience. |
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The
second standing ovation for Alexander Shirunov. |