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FIA2022: “Festival Internacional de Acordeón” - Chile
2022 AAA Virtual Competition Results - USA
Video: Mirco Patarini Perfoming at the Prague Conservatory - Czech Republic
Romano Viazzani Ensemble Concerts at Royal Opera House – England
Kevin Friedrich & Friends 2022 Christmas Concert, Dargaville - New Zealand
Baden-Baden International Tango Festival – Germany
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Young Artists Series Features Accordionist Ryan Corbett - UK
Gorka Hermosa Composition “Brehme” On Television – Moldova
Montsalvat Arts & Events Invites 2023 Performers – Australia
JANPress Master Class Project – USA
Miles Hoyle Releases Two Debut Solo Accordion Tracks - USA
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Accordionists Celebrate 25 Years of Craic – Northern Ireland
Accordionists Perform Two Concerts in One Day, Santiago del Estero - Argentina
"Well Tempered Accordion Concert" - Italy
HHF Flacht Weissach Performs Annual Concert - Germany
Roman Voloshchuk Entertains at Guildford Accordion Club, England – UK
Rik Cornelissen Improvisation Workshop - Netherlands
Polka Music Awards Show - USA
“Edward the Second” Group Caribbean Christmas Party – England
Félicien Brut Album Release Concert - France
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Susanne and Veli Kujala World Premiere of “Bellows Symphony” – Finlandby AWW |
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 After 43 years of waiting, “Bellows Symphony” by Torbjörn Lundquist (1920-2000 - pictured right) will be premiered finally by Susanne and Veli Kujala (picture above) on November 6th, 2022 at the Helsinki Rock Church in Helsinki, Finland. The work was composed by Lundquist in 1979, but was considered to be too challenging at that time. It came to Veli Kujala’s attention by searching the official homepage of the composer maintained by the children of Lundquist. The concert program will also include music for two accordions by Joachim F. W. Schneider, Uljas Pulkkis and Jukka Tiensuu. Picture below: The unique Rock Church in Helsinki. |
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FIA2022: “Festival Internacional de Acordeón” - Chileby AWW |
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 The 4th FIA2022, the “Festival Internacional de Acordeón” will be held in Talcahuano, Hualpén and Concepción in the Biobío region of Chile this month organised by the Entre Fuelles Foundation.The festival will include interviews, conferences, masterclasses, concerts and international guests with the aim of uniting the accordion community throughout Chile. Joaquín Muñoz Donoso, Director of FIA and President of the Foundation Entre Fuelles has announced they would like to listen to accordionist's stories and write the "History of Accordion of Chile”. Festival interviews so far will be online via social media with international interviewees confirmed: Francesca Pigini (Italy), Grayson Masefield (New Zealand), Julien Beautemps (France, picture below), Frederic Deschamps (France), Renzo Ruggieri (Italy), Volodymyr Kashuta (Ukraine) and Antonino De Luca (Italy, picture lower right) among others. Concerts will be held on November 10th, 11th and 12th at Teatro Dante in Talcahuano, which includes performances by Sebastian Bravo aka Seba Malo (Chile, picture lower left), Iñaki Alberdi (Spain), Seba Mufasa (Chile), Duo Diverso (accordionist Alma Petrauskait & pianist Kristina Jeganian from Lithuania, picture lower), Manuel Bustamante (Chile), Pato Pianola (Chile), Miguel Quinchamán (Chile), Yvonne Glur (Switzerland, picture top right) and Quintet Entre Fuelles. Talks will be held in the Dante Theater on different themes such as Manouche Music, Baroque Music, Brazilian Music and Luteria and master classes will be held in the Hualpén Cultural Center on professional technique. All activities will be held live in-person and streamed online. Entrance is free. |
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2022 AAA Virtual Competition Results - USAby AWW |
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 As the American Accordionists' Association (AAA) continues to prioritize the health and safety of its members and event attendees, the association’s second virtual competition provided a stellar opportunity for accordionists of all ages and abilities to perform, compete, and improve. Competition organizer Frank Busso Jr. oversaw the event, with Mike Silvia providing technical and assistance for the contestants and adjudicators. This year’s entries were adjudicated by Frank Busso Sr., Joanna Darrow, Kevin Friedrich, Eddie Monteiro, and Mary Tokarski. Results: Open Solo Juniorette: Francesca Busso Gold Julianna Busso Gold Nemanja Zivanovic Gold Open Solo Junior: Caroline Lammers Gold Open Solo Intermediate: Adam Fundak Gold Open Solo Senior: Zach Grindle Gold Open Solo Adult: Megumi Hada Gold Pop Solo Junior: Nicholas Busso Gold Honors Solo Juniorette: Julianna Busso 1st Honors Solo Junior: Caroline Lammers 1st Honors Solo Intermediate Max Hoffmann 1st Open Duet Juniorette: Francesca Busso and Julianna Busso Gold Open Mixed Duet: Julianna Busso (accordion) and Patrick Hamilton (piano) Gold Prize money for this year’s Honors Categories was once again generously donated by the Mary & Frank Tokarski Musical Arts Fund (picture right). This fund, managed by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven (Connecticut), was established in 2018. It was created by Mary Tokarski to honor her late husband Frank, who lovingly supported her music through the decades, and for her to give young people the ability to “experience the enrichment and the joy that comes from making music.” The AAA thanks Mary for this appreciated ongoing legacy. |
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Video: Mirco Patarini Perfoming at the Prague Conservatory - Czech Republicby Harley Jones |
  Video: Mirco Patarini performing Il Bosco della Musica, a composition by highly regarded Roberto Molinelli of Italy. EnjoyThe very well received performance took place at the Prague Conservatory in Czech Republic on 28th October 2022. Mirco Patarini has performed extensively around the world in more than 69 countries, performing a wide range of genre from classical repertoire to modern music, from solo performances to concerts for accordion and orchestra and with groups. Since 2017 Mirco Patarini has been the President of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA). Roberto Molinelli composed this original piece for solo Accordion, string orchestra and percussions, specifically for the PIF of Castelfidardo. The title is taken from the name, “Il Bosco della Musica”, of the artistic fountain designed by Tonino Guerra which is located in the gardens of Porta Marina in Castelfidardo. |
Romano Viazzani Ensemble Concerts at Royal Opera House – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
  The Romano Viazzani Ensemble will perform two concerts at the Royal Opera House in London, England this month as part of the “Family Sundays” concert series.The Sunday sessions have the theme “Heroes and Villains” and the initiative by The Royal Opera House aims to make music more accessible to families with children. Suitable for all, but activities are designed for families with children aged three to ten. Romano Viazzani will play a solo tango repertoire and with his ensemble on November 6th and 20th, 2022. For details email: ensemble@romanoviazzani.com |
Kevin Friedrich & Friends 2022 Christmas Concert, Dargaville - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
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 The Dargaville Museum which houses the superb Accordion Gems by Kevin Friedrich ... A Master Collection of Accordions through Time... is also the venue of the Kevin Friedrich and Friends 2022 Christmas ConcertIt is with real excitement that the Dargaville Museum announces the resumption of the popular fundraising concert series that have so often filled the Dargaville Museum Function Center to capacity. "Christmas Joy" will be held on Sunday December 4th at 1:00 PM and will once again bring our community and guests together for a magnificent and entertaining afternoon of music and friendship. This family variety holiday show hosted by Kevin Friedrich, the concert will feature Holiday favorites, a few sing-along songs and some surprises as presented by an array of artists including: North Shore Accordion Orchestra (conducted by Heather Masefield and Christine Johnstone) with members including Grayson Masefield, Maurice Jones, Lian Jones and Kevin Friedrich; Lionel Reekie (vocalist and accordionist), Alanah & Maurice Jones (vocalist), Jone Yelcich (vocalist), Rivertown Singers and Take 6 (choir), Thomas Koloi (piano and vocals),Sonja Whitehouse as soloist and with her Kaipara Ensemble, Ros Gilmour (vocalist), Linda Emmett Litt (percussion) and more. Concert organiser Margaret Tier has been busy scheduling rehearsals and reports that all is on track for another outstanding community event showcasing an impressive lineup of talented performers. The Dargaville Museum hosts the only public accordion exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere “Accordion Gems, A Master Collection of Accordions Through Time”. Established and curated by Kevin Friedrich, the 150 instruments on display showcase the fascinating evolution of the instrument over its nearly 200 year history. Tickets are $20 per adult with Youth (15 & under) free. Both Adult and free Youth tickets are available from the Dargaville Museum. We look forward to seeing you there! |
Baden-Baden International Tango Festival – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Baden-Baden International Tango Festival will be held in Baden-Baden, Germany from November 11th to 13th, 2022. In addition to tango dance performances, tango music will be performed by the Hyperion Ensemble (picture below), which includes Nicolas Maceratesi (bandoneon). For details email: info@siempre-tango.de |
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XIX Moscow International Festival "Harmonica - the Soul of Russia" - Russiaby Arseniy Strokovskiy |
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| The XIX Moscow International Festival "Harmonica - the Soul of Russia" will be held on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Alfred Martinovich Mirek, a highly regarded teacher, author and recipient of many awards in Russia. He is perhaps most famous as the founder of the Museum of Russian Harmonica in Moscow and creator of this festival. The festival program will take place from November 17th to November 21st, 2022. It will include five concerts and the Round Table, the theme of which is the creative heritage of Professor Alfred Martinovich Mirek. Festival concerts will be held at three concert venues as follows: • November 17th at 7pm - Grand opening concert in the Great Concert Hall of the State Budgetary Institution of Culture of Moscow "Memorial Museum of A.N. Skryabin". • November 18th at 4pm - Round table dedicated to the creative heritage of Professor Alfred Martinovich Mirek in the Concert Hall at the Museum of Russian Harmonica A. Mirek. Free admission • November 18th at 7pm - Concert "Magic Accordion" in the Concert Hall at the Museum of Russian Harmonica A. Mirek. • November 19th at 2.30pm - Concert "Parade of Virtuosos" in the Concert Hall at the Museum of Russian Harmonica A. Mirek). • November 20th at 2.30pm - Concert "Variety Kaleidoscope" in the Concert Hall at the Museum of Russian Harmonica A. Mirek. • November 21st - Birthday of Professor A.M. Mirek The final gala concert of the festival will be held in the Chamber Concert Hall at the International House of Music. The final Gala concert will be held in two parts of 60 minutes each. Famous Russian musicians on the bayan, accordion and various types of harmonicas will perform popular Russian folk melodies, masterpieces of world classics and also feature jazz melodies in original arrangements. The performance of the artists will be accompanied by a video about the life, work and cultural heritage of Professor A.M. Mirek. At the closing of the festival, participants of the festival will be awarded diplomas, cups and special prizes. Tickets can be purchased at the box office of the Museum of Russian Harmonica A. Mirek. |
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Young Artists Series Features Accordionist Ryan Corbett - UKby Kevin Friedrich |
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| Picture above: Ryan Corbett (centre) with Alison Worthington, accordionist in the London Accordion Orchestra under the direction of Ian Watson, and CIA Ambassador Kevin Friedrich. As the 2021 Gold Medalist for the Keyboard Prize at the Royal Over-Seas League (ROSL) Annual Music Competition, Ryan Corbett presented a Recital in London, England on November 1st, to a capacity audience. Born in Glasgow, Ryan Corbett is a classical accordionist who has been described as “one of Scotland’s most exciting young musicians” (The Scotsman). A graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland studying with Djordje Gajic, Ryan is a prize winner of numerous national and International competitions. Showcasing his exceptional technical command combined with rich musicianship and dynamic stagecraft, Ryan performed Prelude and Fugue in a minor (BWV 543) by Bach; Sonatas in F Major (K107) and D Major (K97) by Scarlatti; Sonata Op. 13 by Nagaev; Romance in F minor, Op. 5 by Tchaikovsky; Etude on the theme Chiquillin de Bachin by Piazzolla by Angelis and Caprice Espagnol, Op. 37 by Moszkowski. ROSL takes pride in helping launch the careers of their young musicians by offering many performance opportunities at major venues such as Wigmore Hall in London and has established relationships with many leading national and overseas music Festivals. The ROSL assists their winners with mentorship and other valuable support during these crucial early career stages, in what can be a challenging industry. For more information, performance videos and upcoming concert dates email: contact@ryancorbett.com |
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Gorka Hermosa Composition “Brehme” On Television – Moldovaby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: Gorka Hermosa’s composition “Brehme” was performed on the National TV of Moldova by the “Next Tango” group (pictured below) last week. |
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Montsalvat Arts & Events Invites 2023 Performers – Australiaby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Montsalvat Arts & Events in Eltham, Victoria, Australia has announced that expressions of interest for the 2023 concert program are now open. Montsalvat’s expression of interest is open to professional performers and ensembles who would like to present a concert in the Barn Gallery, Upper Gallery or Bluestone Chapel at Montsalvat. They are seeking programs for dates between April to December 2023. Closing date is 23rd November 2022 at 5pm. For details email: montsalvat@montsalvat.com.au |
JANPress Master Class Project – USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
 Joseph Natoli has announced that his new project, JANPress Master Classes, will commence with virtual Zoom sessions on November 7th, 2022 at 7pm EST. Each session will be 90 minutes and will occur twice a month. The second session will be held on November 21st, 2022 and continue accordingly on the first and third Monday of each month. The Master Classes will have a very diverse and detailed curriculum, with each session doing deep dive studies on various topics, followed by applied knowledge assignments. Additionally, there will be focus on subject matter that the subscribers specifically want to cover for personal musical growth while using planned and requested curriculum materials to benefit everyone. JANPress Master Classes won't be specializing in just one area of musical interest. A wide variety of topics will be presented, and this will be as close to a college course in a music degree program as possible, yet presented in a relaxed fashion at each attendee's level and speed for the most efficient and complete knowledge share. Each session will be amplified and enhanced by an assignment that follows our LEARN acronym (which stands for Listen, Experiment, Apply, Repeat, Normalize). The topics in each session aim to greatly enhance your musical understanding on widely diverse subjects including all aspects of performance, theory, chord progressions, composition, arranging, ensemble performing, recording, music notation, music & accordion history, music technology and much more. In that regard, the session assignments will expedite that process and help everyone to learn from each other synergistically. For further information email: janpressmusic@yahoo.com |
Miles Hoyle Releases Two Debut Solo Accordion Tracks - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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 Accordionist Miles Hoyle from Norfolk, Virginia, USA will release two debut solo recordings on November 25th, 2022.The two tunes are entitled "Of Cities Dreamt" & "Absolutely Charming". Prior to this, Miles will entertain at The Fishin' Pig in Norfolk, Virginia on November 12th at 7pm. Miles Hoyle is an accordionist with over 13 years of experience and specializes in folk & world music. His repertoire draws from various styles and countries ranging from German, Irish, Scandinavian, French, Klezmer, and more. For details email: miles.accordionist@gmail.com |
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Saria Convertino Concerts – Italyby AWW |
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| Classical Italian accordionist Saria Convertino has released details of her upcoming concerts from 4th to 5th November 2022 through to March 2023. Download pdf poster for all the concert details. 2022Convertino.pdf For further information email: info@sariaconvertino.com |
Accordionists Celebrate 25 Years of Craic – Northern Irelandby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Northern Lasses Accordion Quartet (Julie Best, Jean Corrighan, Helen Rich & Anne-Marie Devine) will celebrate 25 Years of Craic at The Alley Arts and Conference Centre in Strabane, Northern Ireland on November 4th, 2022 at 7.30pm. The event will include a variety of music, not only by accordionists, but also Matt McGranaghan (violin), Ciaran Mac Fheidhlimidh (Uileann pipes) and Jacqueline McKay (vocals & violin). |
Accordionists Perform Two Concerts in One Day, Santiago del Estero - Argentinaby Christine Johnstone |
  Accordionists Miguel Figueroa and the Antonio Figueroa Trio will perform two concerts in Santiago del Estero, Argentina on November 5th, 2022.The first will be at the Oasis Restaurant at 3pm, followed by a performance at Los Juries at midnight. The events will include pieces from the new album “Cortando Campo” by Miguel Figueroa. |
"Well Tempered Accordion Concert" - Italyby AWW |
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| Six accordionists will perform a concert entitled "Well Tempered Accordion" at the Conservatorio Arrigo Boito di Parma, Carmine Auditorium in Parma, Italy on November 9th, 2022 at 8.30pm. Admission is free of charge. For further details phone: +39 0521 381911 |
HHF Flacht Weissach Performs Annual Concert - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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| The HHF Flacht Weissach, conducted by Ralf Schwarzien will perform their Annual Concert at the Strudelbachhalle in Weissach, Germany on November 12th, 2022 at 7.30pm. Attendees can “look forward to a concert program through several eras and different styles.” |
Roman Voloshchuk Entertains at Guildford Accordion Club, England – UKby Christine Johnstone |
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 Roman Voloshchuk (picture left) will entertain at the Guildford Accordion Club in Cobham Village Hall, Cobham, England, UK at their next club night on November 18th, 2022.The club enjoys having Roman entertain them with his playing and singing. "Bring along your friends and family, it will be a good evening." |
Rik Cornelissen Improvisation Workshop - Netherlandsby Christine Johnstone |
 Rik Cornelissen (pictured left) will run an Improvisation Workshop at the ArtEZ Conservatory in Arnhem, Netherlands on November 19th, 2022 from 11am to 3pm.“The target group of the workshops is very broad as they are intended for anyone who wants to improvise, regardless of the level. All aspects of music-making are covered (sound quality, theory, chord theory, melody theory, ear training etc.). The course is given 'tailor-made', allowing mixed levels.” For details email: info@rikcornelissen.com |
Polka Music Awards Show - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
 The 2022 Polka Hall of Fame Awards Show will pay tribute to well-known polka achievers with three days of dancing and a gala, big-band stage show at the Holiday Inn Cleveland South in Independence, Ohio, USA from November 25th to 27th, 2022.Hosted by the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame (the country’s only polka museum), the Awards Show is the highlight of the 58th Thanksgiving Polka Weekend. The Polka Music Awards spectacular is a grand salute to the newest names entering the Polka Hall of Fame. Lifetime achievers are bandleader Joe Kusar, musicians Bill Srnick Sr. and Rudy Kershishnik, plus the Penn Ohio Polka Pals social group. The Board of Trustees adds six names to the Polka Hall of Fame Honor Roll, Bill Bevec, Al Hreno, Eddie Korosa Jr., Bill Srnick Jr., and Chris and Gary Byndas. Two beloved All-Time Cleveland-Style Hits were also chosen by Polka Hall of Fame members. “The Little Café Waltz” and “Smile, Sweetheart, Smile” were early recordings by the late Cleveland bandleaders, Johnny Pecon and Frank Yankovic, America’s Polka King. The weekend is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. Enjoy three days of music and dancing with top Cleveland-Style and Slovenian polka bands and performers. Featured entertainers include include Grammy-winners Walter Ostanek and Joey Miskulin, plus Hall of Famers Del Sinchak and Jeff and John Pecon, along with Garrett Tatano, Bob Zolka, Klancnik and Friends, and Linda Lee Brown. Highlights include the Polka Mass with Kathy Hlad, a hop down memory lane with the Vadnal polka family, and the Button Box Jam Session. For more details email: PolkaShop@aol.com |
“Edward the Second” Group Caribbean Christmas Party – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
 “Edward the Second” group will hold their Caribbean Christmas Party at Band on the Wall in Northern Quarter, Manchester, England on December 2nd, 2022 at 7pm.The event will “feature songs from their latest CD “Dancing Tunes” along with other festival favourites and Christmas inspired Soca and Calypso DJ sets along with a range of special Caribbean Cocktails. They are bringing a little bit of what its like to celebrate Christmas on a tropical island to Manchester.” For details email: gavin.sharp@me.com |
Félicien Brut Album Release Concert - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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| Félicien Brut will hold his Album Release Concert at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France on December 12th, 2022 at 8pm. Félicien will be accompanied by the Symphonic Orchestra of the Guard Republicaine, conducted by François Boulanger. The album, entitled "J'ai Deux Amours" was released on October 28th, 2022 under the Erato - Warner Classics France label. For details email: csapin@lagence-management.com |
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Updated Site: Advertising Aotango Quintet Concerts - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
| Updated Site: Video from the Aotango Quintet promoting their upcoming series of concerts as follows: November 21st in the Warkworth Town Hall November 22nd at Westlake Girls Events Centre in Takapuna December 2nd at the All Saints Anglican Church in Howick, Auckland December 3rd at the Chapel of Christ the King in Hamilton Aotango features Andrew Beer (Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - APO Concertmaster), pianist Somi Kim (NZ Trio), double bassist Gordon Hill (APO Section Principal), jazz guitarist Sam Swindells and multi world champion accordionist Grayson Masefield. |
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2023 Accordion Days, Sursee - Switzerlandby Christine Johnstone |
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 The 2023 Accordion Days Switzerland will be held from January 20th to 22nd, 2023 in Sursee, Lucerne, Switzerland organised by accordeon.chThe events will include accordion courses by Lionel Chapuis (Switzerlnd), Silke D'Inka (Germany), Johannes Münzner (Austria) and Ian Watson (England). Conducting Course: by Stefan Hippe (Germany). Solo master class: by Fanny Vicens (France/Switzerland). Ian Watson (picture above) will hold an Advanced Orchestra course with the theme of "Drama". Pieces covered will be "Sinfonietta Dramatika" (by Stevan Divjakovic) and Ian Watson's own composition "On Aldeburgh Beach". Registration deadline is December 11th, 2022. Download event program information here: 2023Sursee.pdf |
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