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05-Jun-2020
Mirco Soprani Writes for Accordions Worldwide, Castelfidardo - Italyby Harley Jones |
 Accordions Worldwide is delighted to have the former Mayor of Castelfidardo Mirco Soprani, write regular articles for our accordions.com Weekly News. A reporter and journalist for many years, Mirco Soprani has a proud accordion history.Mirco Soprani was born in Castelfidardo (An) sixty years ago. From the age of 16 he collaborated as a correspondent with the local newspaper "Corriere Adriatico". Subsequently with "Il Messaggero" and finally "Il Resto del Carlino". At only 19 years, he joined the editorial staff of “Strumenti e Musica” directed by the legendary Bio Boccosi where the young Soprani worked closely with this accordion legend for 37 years. In this position, Mirco Soprani was involved in music publication, accordion magazine, national and international accordion events and collaborating with many artists. He became a freelance journalist in 1983. He also collaborated as a reporter with the radio station Radio Castelfidardo 1. A volleyball enthusiast, Mirco was firstly a referee and then took on the role of observer and then technical delegate in the national top flight. Mirco Soprani directed numerous newspapers, founding among others "Tutto Castello", a monthly he leaves once he entered politics. Mirco Soprani entered politics and was elected councilor in 1997. In 2001 he held the position of vice mayor and then became Mayor of Castelfidardo in 2006, a position he held continuously for ten years. Having been delegated to culture for 15 years, Mirco Soprani was personally involved in the PIF International Accordion Competitions and Festival bringing it to a new level over those years thanks to numerous innovations and the tireless work of the artistic directors (in order) Picchio, Lucanero, Pietrodarchi and Riganelli. With such an accordion heritage and experience with our industry, Accordions Worldwide is proud to welcome Mirco Soprani. Picture below: 2014 Mayor Mirco Soprani, Mirco Patarini and Vincenzo Canali making a presentation at PIF. |
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