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02-Jul-2010
by Herbert Scheibenreif
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 This year’s Austrian ‘Tag der Harmonika’ was held from June 11th to 13th in Rottenmann, which is located in the lovely region of Styria. The competition included categories for accordion soloists, duos, ensembles and orchestras, for mouth organ as well as for the “Steirische Harmonika” (Styrian Harmonica), which has become very popular recently. Compared to former competitions it can be said that the interest in the instrument and also the level of performance are constantly growing. The possibility to study the accordion at all major conservatories and universities of music as well as the work of the newly formed executive committee of Austrian Confederation of Accordionists HVÖ is finally showing very positive results. The most impressive performances came from Johannes Münzner, Paul Schuberth (accordion) and Leopold Schütz (diatonic). Surely they will be going to represent their country at international competitions such as the Coupe Mondiale in Varazdin in October or the World Diatonic Competition in Inzell next year. For the very first time the award of ‘Merited Friend’ was given to Franz Chmel (mouth organ), Franz Haas (accordion) and Heinz Rabitsch (diatonic). |