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08-Nov-2013
Jean Dauvin's 50th Anniversary Gala, Avranches – Franceby Rob Howard |
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| The Salle Victor Hugo in Avranches, Normandy, was filled to capacity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jean Dauvin's professional career. Special guests included Gilou, accordionist for Pierre Perret and Licence TV, Steve Roxton, the English accordionist and vocalist, whom the French press have dubbed 'le Verchuren Anglais', and the bal musette accordionist from Touraine, Cedric Saillard. The guest of honour at the event was Mme. Dany Aimable, widow of the celebrated accordionist and orchestra leader Aimable, whose discs have sold many millions. Her arrival at the start of the event, which lasted nine hours, provoked huge applause and a standing ovation. Midway through the gala the Mayor of Avranches presented Jean with the gold medal of the National Assembly in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the community of Avranches. Jean Dauvin also happens to be the Deputy Mayor of Avranches. There followed several hours of music and dance from Jean’s friends, all professional accordionists, who had come from various regions of France and Steve Roxton from England. Then there were superb performances from Gilou, and, of course, Jean himself accompanied by his lovely wife and chanteuse, Therese. The event concluded with all the artistes being called onto the stage for a mass performance of bal musette favourites. Finally, led by Jean, they proceeded round the hall in single file to the delight of some 350 lovers of accordion music. |