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02-Sep-2011
2011 Coupe Mondiale in Shanghai Enjoys Largest Ever Entries- Chinaby Harley Jones |
  Entries have closed for the 2011 Coupe Mondiale in Shanghai China with some 170 entrants registered which is about 50 entries higher than ever before. These extra numbers have been assisted by a substantial airfare subsidy, food and accommodation generously provided for 50 national representatives by the Chinese hosts, the Accordion Association of Chinese Musicians Association (CAA) and the Shanghai Musicians Association. When the Coupe Mondiale first started in 1938, there was only one category (Coupe Mondiale) which from 1970 usually averaged 17 to 20 national representative entrants. It was not until the Virtuoso Entertainment category was trialed in 1974 that an extra category was considered, and only in 1989 was the Virtuoso Entertainment category run annually. Since then, the Junior Coupe Mondiale category (up to 18 years) was added from 1996, the Junior Virtuoso Entertainment (up to 18 years) from 2000, the Piano Accordion category from 2001, the Chamber Music category from 2002 and the Digital Accordion category added from 2009, to round out the Coupe Mondiale event and showcase the array of different music able to be performed by the accordion. CIA President Raymond Bodell congratulated the Chinese host associations led by CAA President Prof. Li Cong (picture right) for their success in attracting over 170 entrants and said “The 2011 Coupe Mondaile competitions surely promise to be a most exciting event.” |