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10-Apr-2020
Global Accordion Project Orchestra Performance - Worldwideby Alison Worthington |
 Accordionists from around the world come together to form Global Accordion Project Orchestra (GAPO) and give this virtual performance of 'Peace' by Ian Watson.As the world has closed its doors on live music performance, it has created an opportunity to view music in a whole different way. Many performers over the years have used technology for teaching, showing solo/group performances or streaming live orchestras. The accordion world is no exception to this, and from lock down in the UK, Ian Watson (Music Director of the London Accordion Orchestra - LAO), and Sam Cullen (Principal Bass Player) created the “Global Accordion Project Orchestra”. The call was put out on March 21st, a video was posted on the London Accordion Orchestra page, inviting players from around the world to be part of this Virtual orchestra. On April 8th, the premiere was Facebook streamed and added later on You tube. The piece selected was entitled “Peace” by Ian Watson. This piece was selected as the inaugural global project as it was composed by Ian Watson, and he released copyright. It was inspired by his visit to the battlefields of Normandy and the beach landings of WWII. Leaders of the sections: 1st - Julie Luck (UK) 2nd - Marco Rottig (Germany) 3rd - Grayson Masefield (New Zealand) 4th - Kevin Friedrich (USA) Bass - Liz Finch (USA) Principal Percussionist - James Hulme (UK) There were 112 players from 15 different countries that submitted a video or audio file. Players used the LAO's 2017 performance at Union Chapel, as the backing or click track for their personal recordings. Each player's sound has been used, requiring 80 hours of editing to put this all together. What sounds like a simple task, learn an individual part, play the part, and record your part, was not the case for many players. The “behind the scene” photos of the camera and music stand set ups, have been quite creative, and shows the amount of time and effort that was required. Thank you Ian Watson and Sam Cullen from myself, and all players that took part in this exciting experience. If you missed out on being a part of this performance, or simply want to participate again, there will be another global project in May, details to be announced by the LAO. |