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‘14 Years Ago’ – Accordionists on TV Talent Show in China in 1998by Rob Howard |
The Accordions Worldwide news for November 6th 1998 included a report by Prof. Li Cong (picture left) on a TV musical instrument talent show in China, which included a section for accordionists. Trophies and cash prizes were on offer. Is this show still on Chinese TV? ACCORDIONISTS IN TELEVISION CONTEST - CHINA Contributed by Li Cong Shanghai Television Station's top rated television show "Five Stars Big Contests" will announce their show winner within the next few weeks. The show has annual competitions for a variety of instruments, with the accordion section beginning in April this year. Each week a winner is chosen, who returns the following week to compete again. The aim is to win ten times. Over 30 entrants aged from 9 to 12 years old have competed for the prize of a cup and US$1000. Two accordionists have now won 8 times, with many accordion enthusiasts watching for the final results. |