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Accordion Masterclass and Gala Concert in Genk - Belgiumby Harley Jones |
Picture above: Genk Academy Accordion Class conducted by Wendy Remans. Last weekend, Ronald Ehlen and Wendy Remans (picture left) with their accordion sextet 'Aerophonic' organised a gala concert in association with the Genk Academy for Music, Word & Dance and the Genk Academy for Arts, to celebrate their 60th & 70th anniversaries. The weekend started with a masterclass by Gorka Hermosa at the Genk Academy followed by a concert that showcased a wide variety of music of all genres and performers of all ages. It began with an orchestra comprised of the accordion class of the Genk Academy conducted by Wendy Remans. Next Gorka Hermosa showcased his compositions ranging from traditional to contemporary music including Fragilissimo, Gernika, Paco & Pater Noster. Next Aerophonic performed and then added Grayson Masefield as soloist, to perform the world premiere of Rhapsody No. 2 for Accordion Solo and Orchestra composed by Gary Daverne. This work was written for Grayson Masefield. The concert finished with a solo recital by Grayson Masefield of classical and variety music. His program included Ka Mate by Gorka Hermosa and Semionov's Unforgettable. He also made the premiere of Disco Medley a new arrangement by renowned Jazz accordionist Renzo Ruggieri. Picture below: Gorka Hermosa (left), Grayson Masefield Maori Haka War Dance introduction to Ka Mate. |