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Elegida la Junta Ejecutiva de la AAA para 2023-2025 - EE.UU.
19° Festival Nacional del Acordeón - Argentina
Curso de acordeón Eric Bouvelle - Italia
Curso de verano de acordeón - Países Bajos
Accordionists Break World Record - Germany
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V All-Russian Video Competition for Bayan & Accordion – RussiaCNIMA Accordion Workshops Return to USAWolfgang Jacobi Composition Prize 2023 Winner Announced2nd International Online Competition "Ozornye Garmoniki" - BelarusYoung Accordionists Perform at Children's Rare Disease Fundraising Concert - SerbiaGianni Ventola Danese New CD Release - Italy
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Tracey Collins Tours with “Operatunity” – New ZealandGood Habits Duo February Concert Schedule - UKKlaus Paier & Asja Valcic Present “Vision for Two - Ten Years” Concert - ItalyAlistair Anderson & Dan Walsh Concert - England“Back Pencil” Perform “La Noche Eterna” - NetherlandsSam Reider Entertains at Metropolitan Museum of Art – USAMario Tacca & Mary Mancini Entertain at Rini's Restaurant - USALaimonas Salijus Performs at Kėdainiai Music School - LithuaniaAccordeon-Freunde Kraichgau Church Concert – Germany
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Vídeo en directo: Conciertos del 30 aniversario del Trio Fratres, Helsinki, Kokkola - Finlandiaby Harley Jones |
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 Retransmisión en directo en vídeo del concierto de Helsinki en:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZSqAFJUGpY El 30 aniversario del Trio Fratres es una celebración de sus muchos años de música, con un concierto en Helsinki y el segundo en Kokkola. Descargue el programa del festival: 2023KokkolaFest.pdf Trio Fratres, un trío de acordeón formado por Raimo Vertainen, Heikki Jokiaho y Toni Hämäläinen, conmemorará una serie de estrenos finlandeses de 1996 a 2003. Su programa incluye también música folclórica finlandesa, música barroca, romántica rusa y tecno. El Trío Fratres ha actuado en 14 países de Europa, así como en Líbano, México y Japón. Los conciertos de aniversario incluirán obras originales interpretadas por cuatro tríos de acordeón diferentes en colaboración con academias de música de Dinamarca, Lituania y Finlandia. Fotos abajo. |
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Elegida la Junta Ejecutiva de la AAA para 2023-2025 - EE.UU.by Harley Jones |
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  Con la elección de un nuevo Presidente de la AAA, Frank Busso Jr., también se eligió una nueva Junta Ejecutiva de la AAA para 2023-2025. Estos son: Frank Busso Sr. - 1er Vicepresidente de la AAA Sam Falcetti - 2º Vicepresidente de la AAA Rita Davidson Barnea - Secretaria de la AAA Ray Oreggia - Tesorero de la AAA Frank Busso Sr. y Sam Falcetti son dos de los miembros más antiguos de la Junta de la AAA y ambos son ex Presidentes de la AAA. Rita Davidson también ha sido miembro de la junta de la AAA durante muchos años y durante más de 14 años, ha sido la editora de Accordions USA. Ray Oreggia, que continúa como Tesorero de la AAA, completa la Junta Ejecutiva. Se trata de una Junta Ejecutiva muy experimentada que apoya al nuevo Presidente de la AAA, Frank Busso Jr., en lo que promete ser un año muy ajetreado de actividades. |
19° Festival Nacional del Acordeón - Argentinaby Christine Johnstone |
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| El 19º Festival Nacional del Acordeón se realizará San Jorge, Santa Fe, Argentina el 25 de marzo de 2023 organizado por la Asociación Marchigiana y la Municipalidad de San Jorge. Debido a la interrupción de festivales anteriores por Covid-19, el festival nacional de este año será una forma de retomar la continuidad de ediciones anteriores. Descargue la información del festival aquí: 2023FestivalNacional.pdf Para más información, envíe un correo electrónico a Adelqui Bertotto: bertotto.a@gmail.com |
Curso de acordeón Eric Bouvelle - Italiaby Rob Howard |
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| Vídeo 1: Información sobre el curso de acordeón Eric Bouvelle. Vídeo 2: Actuación en solitario en el 2022 PIF Castelfidardo. Informe diario: http://www.accordions.com/pifcastelfidardo/2022/30.htm El acordeonista francés Eric Bouvelle impartirá un curso de acordeón para principiantes y profesionales en el Hotel Universo de Fiuggi, Frosinone, Lazio, Italia, del 20 al 22 de abril de 2023, organizado por el Gianluca Pica Music Studio. El curso tratará sobre la musette francesa, la música varieté y el entretenimiento y "todos los secretos y la historia de este género musical". Sólo hay 12 plazas disponibles. Para más detalles, llame al director artístico Gianluca Pica: 346.1734914 |
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Curso de verano de acordeón - Países Bajosby Christine Johnstone |
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| La 2ª edición del "Curso de verano de acordeón" tendrá lugar del 17 al 21 de julio de 2023 en Beukenhof en Biezenmortel, Brabante Septentrional, Países Bajos. Este curso está dirigido a acordeonistas entusiastas a partir de los 14 años, tanto para jóvenes alumnos, como para estudiantes de conservatorio, antiguos alumnos y estudiantes adultos. El curso contará con el profesor invitado Bjarke Mogensen (Dinamarca), frecuente solista y músico de cámara que también actúa regularmente con las mejores orquestas danesas. Otros tutores son el anfitrión y profesor Vincent Van Amsterdam y Jef De Haes (Bélgica). Los participantes recibirán clases particulares todos los días de los tres tutores, que se adaptarán a su nivel de interpretación y a sus necesidades. Además, todos los participantes recibirán clases en grupo. Para más detalles, envíe un correo electrónico a: accordionweek@gmail.com |
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| Video on the world record attempt. Martin Tschernko (Bleiburg, Austria) and Adrian Kehr (Hesse, Germany) have successfully broken the world record in Styrian harmonica endurance playing, by performing for 24 hours continuously. The duo began their attempt on January 22nd, with over 800 viewers following them. The event was held in the Community Center in Weyhers, Fulda district, Hesse, Germany. |
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| The city of Novocherkassk in Russia will host the 5th All-Russian competition for bayan and accordion video recordings from March 3rd to 10th, 2023. Competition categories include: Accordions solo (no backing track) Accordion solo (with backing track) Ensembles including bayan, accordion Duet, trio, quartet, quintet, etc. Orchestras with bayan, accordion Teacher & student duos Vocal & instrumental ensembles (subject to the presence of bayan, accordion) I am a Composer (performance of own accordion work) Age groups as follows: Solo - 1st junior (up to 8 years old inclusive) 2nd (9-11 years old) Medium (12-14 years old) Senior (15-17 years old) Adult (from 18 years old) Competition video requirements: a) Soloists - one work by heart. b) Ensembles, orchestras - one work by heart or by notes. c) Nomination "Teacher - student" - one work by heart or by notes. d) "I am a Composer" - the author's performance of one of his own works for button accordion, accordion, accordion or the performance of one of his own works as part of an ensemble, provided that the ensemble has a bayan, accordion, accordion part by heart or from notes. Solo videos: face and hands of the performer, the instrument must be clearly visible. Ensemble, orchestra videos: the whole team should be clearly visible. Video editing and other video processing techniques are not allowed. Applications closed on March 2nd, 2023 and are accepted by email to: vkiskusstvo@mail.ru Download entry information here: 2023ARentry.pdf |
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| The CNIMA (Centre National et International de Musique et d'Accordéon), an internationally renowned French based accordion school founded by Jacques Mornet and co-director, Nathalie Boucheix are returning to the USA this year, following their successful teaching and concert tour in 2022. Two Accordion Workshops in New Orleans, Louisiana will be held from May 22nd to 27th and from May 29th to June 3rd, 2023 with both Jacques and Nathalie who look forward to sharing their revered accordion technique with amateurs and professionals of all ages and styles. Accordionists attending the New Orleans workshops can expect: -Intensive one-on-one instruction with master teachers. -Group classes learning the Mornet Method with other attendees. -Personalized instruction on music of your choice. -Performance preparation. -Local lunches catered by New Orleans chefs. For further information email: cnimausa@gmail.com |
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 For the third time, the Deutscher Harmonika-Verband e.V. (DHV) in cooperation with the Deut-schen Akkordeon-Lehrerverband e.V. awarded the Wolfgang Jacobi Composition Prize.The winner of the Wolfgang Jacobi Composition Prize 2023 was Leon Jonas Thieme (picture left) from Frauendorf, Brandenburg, Germany for his work "..." (2022). The work "..." was inspired by Paul Celan's “Todesfuge”; a poem from the Nazi era. The work reflects the desolate and horribly dangerous everyday life of prisoners... 2nd equal prize: Janin Janke and Volodymyr Runchak 3rd prize: Sergey Khismatov The world premiere of the first three winning compositions of the Wolfgang Jacobi Composition Prize will take place on February 19th at the Neuen Museum in Nuremberg by the Bundesakkordeonorchester under the leadership of Silke D'Inka. On April 15th, the fourth work will be premiered in the library hall of the Landesakademie Ochsenhausen by the Accordion State Youth Orchestra Baden-Württemberg led by Gerhard Koschel. The aim of the prize, which has already been awarded several times, is to encourage participants to deal with the instrument accordion. Wolfgang Jacobi's work serves as a model and inspiration. This year, prize money totalling 3,000 euros will be awarded. |
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| The 2nd International Online Competition "Ozornye Garmoniki" will be held during March and April 2023 in Grodno, Belarus. The accordion and bayan competition includes a variety of age group categories for soloists, ensembles, electronic instruments and orchestras. The event is organised by the Public Association "Belarusian Union of Musical Figures" and the Association of Belarusian Bayanists and Accordionists of the Belarusian Union of Musical Figures. The aim of the competition is: • supporting the creativity of young musicians, promoting the development of their creative abilities and improving the level of performing skills; • preservation and development of national traditions of performing the bayan, accordion and harmonium; • exchange of pedagogical and performing experience among teachers and students; • realization of creative potential among amateurs; • popularization of bayan, accordion and harmonium performance in the media; • stimulation of accompaniment activities; • strengthening friendly ties and promoting communication between children of young people from different countries. Applications will be accepted from March 1st to March 24th, 2023. For details email: ozornye_garmoniki@mail.ru |
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 The end of 2022 was very successful for young accordion players from the "Kornelije Stankovic" Music School in Prokuplje, Serbia.Nikola Kricak (12 - picture above), vice-champion of Castelfidardo 2022, winner of the competition "Concord of Sound 2022" in Latvia and Luka Ðordevic (10 – picture left), winner of Accordion Days in Prague in the class of professor Dušan Markovic, participated in the traditional New Year's concert of the music school. The event was held in the concert hall of the House of Culture in Prokuplje. All income from the concert was donated to the humanitarian fund for the treatment of children suffering from rare diseases. In addition to Nikola and Luka, the concert was also attended by Strahinja Trajkovic (11) in the class of teacher Ljubomir Vukicevic, II prize at the competition "Ascoltate 2022" in Lithuania and II prize at "XII Italia Award". The director of the school, Mr. Vladimir Drobnjak, said “he is extremely proud of these young talents who represent our school, municipality and Serbia in the best light. He also pointed out that he is very satisfied with the constant contribution of the school in the field of humanitarian work.” |
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 Accordionist Gianni Ventola Danese has just released his new CD of music by Ennio Morricone on the Academy Records label.Danese says “Morricone’s compositions transfigure the perception of cinematic vision, add meaning, reveal truths inaccessible to the language of images. His music is never merely didactic but inherently narrative and digs much deeper than a sequence of frames could.” The album contains 14 tracks that correspond to a selection of 14 themes written by Ennio Morricone in his long and prolific musical career: Love Theme, from Nuovo Cinema Paradiso Gabriel's Oboe, from The Mission La Califfa Love Affair Main Theme, from Nuovo Cinema Paradiso Playing Love, from The Legend Of 1900, ft Mauro Di Domenico Come Romeo e Giulietta, from La Cosa Buffa Un amico, from Revolver Deborah's Theme (solo), from Once Upon a Time in America Infanzia e Maturità, from Nuovo Cinema Paradiso Once Upon a Time in America Il Clan Dei Siciliani Questa Specie di Amore Rabbia e Tarantella, from Inglorious Basterds Read a full review of the album in Italian, English and French languages here: 2023Danese For details email: info@organetto.info |
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 Tracey Collins (pictured above left) will tour New Zealand with the “Operatunity” show in February and March 2023. Picture right at a concert yesterday.“Imagine sitting by the fire of a cosy Irish pub, surrounded by friends, singing along to all your favourite Irish songs! In When Irish Eyes are Smiling, Operatunity’s lads and lassies transport you to the Emerald Isle with tunes such as “Ireland’s Call”, “Whiskey in the Jar”, “Danny Boy”, and more! A stirring accordion, breathtaking ballads, jigs and jollity, you’ll have Ireland in your heart to be sure!” The tour began on February 7th and will run through until March 10th, 2023 as follows: February 10th: Tauranga February 13th: Hamilton February 14th: Rotorua February 15th: Hastings February 16th: Carterton February 20th: Lower Hutt February 21st: Kapiti February 22nd: Palmerston North February 23rd: Whanganui February 24th: New Plymouth February 27th: Nelson February 28th: Christchurch March 1st: Timaru March 2nd: Dunedin March 3rd: Invercargill March 8th: North Shore, Auckland March 9th: Warkworth March 10th: Whangarei For bookings and further information: IrishEyesAreSmiling2023 Phone: 0508 266 237 |
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| The “Good Habits” duo have been enjoying some intimate winter shows recently, with a few more coming up on their winter list. The duo, which features accordionist Pete Shaw and singer-cellist Bonnie Schwarz, “create folk-ish musical tales, with captivating lyrics married with their unique brand of brisk instrumental virtuosity.” Concert dates are: February 11th: Busk Love Festival in Southport February 17th: Ace Space in Newbury February 18th: The Riflemans Arms in Glastonbury February 23rd: Ryepiece Barn in Ettington (Sold out) February 25th: Prema Arts Centre in Uley, Stroud For concert details email: hello@goodhabitsband.com |
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| Klaus Paier (accordion) & Asja Valcic (cello) will present their “Vision for Two – Ten Years” album at a concert at the Teatro Sociale Stradella (Social Theatre of Stradella) in Stradella, Italy on February 11th, 2023. “The pair have been making music as a duo for over ten years. Their journey together began in 2009 with their debut album “À Deux”, and since then Paier and Valcic have proceeded to make their unique accordion & cello sound into a thing of wonder.” For details email: info@teatrosocialestradella.it |
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| Video: 'Ivaldo Mendonca's Welcome to Alnwick' and 'Big Dance Reel' written by Alistair Anderson. Recorded in lockdown. Alistair Anderson (concertina) and Dan Walsh (banjo) will perform a live folk music concert at Berwick House in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England on February 13th, 2023 at 8pm GMT. The concert will also be live streamed around the world. “With their repertoire ranging from bluegrass songs to Northumbrian rants; from jazzy ballads to Old Time reels, and their performances combine high energy with world-class musicianship.” |
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| Video: Promotional video of La Noche Eterna by Samir Calixto and the Black Pencil Ensemble. “Black Pencil”, which includes accordionist Marko Kassl (picture below) will perform in La Noche Eterna (The Eternal Night), a new collaboration with choreographer Samir Calixto and Matter Affects. “The performance promises to be a physically intense and profound performance (characteristic of Calixto's oeuvre) enhanced by the musical richness and artistic originality of Ensemble Black Pencil. The mystery that surrounds the night and its expression in music and movement is one of the pillars of La Noche Eterna.” The shows will include music by Bach, Monteverdi, Calliope Tsoupaki and Roderik de Man, among others and tour the Netherlands from this month. Performance dates are: February 16th, 2023 at 8.30pm: Schouwburg Odeon, Zwolle, NL (première). February 22nd, 2023 at 8.15pm: Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam, NL. February 24th, 2023 at 8.30pm: Korzo Theater, Den Haag, NL. For details email: info@blackpencil.org |
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| Sam Reider (accordionist) and Jorge Glem (guitar) will entertain with two shows at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA on February 17h and 18th at 7:00pm. The performances will be held in the museum’s musical instrument gallery. For details email: sam@samreidermusic.com |
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| Accordionist Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini (vocals) will entertain with two shows at Rini’s Restaurant & Wine Bar in Elmsford, New York, USA. Concert dates are Friday February 17th, 2023 and Friday March 31st, 2023. See poster for details. |
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| Laimonas Salijus will perform in concert at the Kedainiu Muzikos Mokykla (Kedainiai Music School) in Kedainiai, Lithuania on February 21st, 2023 at 4.40pm. The concert is one of a series featuring former students of the music school. Laimonas visits the music school from time to time to give concerts with his students or to share his experience. For details email: info@kedmuzika.lt |
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| The Accordeon-Freunde Kraichgau orchestra conducted by Daniel Hennigs will give a Church Concert at the Laurentiuskirche in Amthof Oberderdingen, Germany on March 18th, 2023 at 7pm. The orchestra performs a program that “covers all areas of music from light music to upscale entertainment music to concert high school music. Last but not least, with our vocal soloists Melanie Müßig, Pia Abel and Uli Häfele, we offer a great variety of rock, pop and Schlager titles for every audience taste.” Free admission, but donations are accepted. For details email: info@accordeonfreunde-kraichgau.de |
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Publicado el reglamento de la Coupe Mondiale 2023 - Bosnia y Herzegovinaby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
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  La 76ª Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Coupe Mondiale se celebrará del 5 al 9 de septiembre de 2023 en Bijeljina, Bosnia y Herzegovina. El evento será acogido por el miembro de la CIA, Asociación de Artistas (Bijeljina), Organizador 2023 CIA Vicepresidente Honorario: Slaviša Peric.El Presidente de la CIA, Mirco Patarini, y el Secretario General de la CIA, Kimmo Mattila, invitan cordialmente a los competidores, profesores y simpatizantes del acordeón a asistir a la Coupe Mondiale 2023, que contará con conciertos y concursos de las siguientes categorías: - 76ª Coupe Mondiale • Masters Coupe Mondiale • Junior Coupe Mondiale • International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music • Junior International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music • Chamber Music - Classical • Chamber Music - World Music Reglamento 2023 en Coupe Mondiale Ver información sobre hoteles y fotos de las sedes de los conciertos en: Coupe Mondiale Descargar el cartel: 2023CM-poster.jpg El sistema de inscripción en línea se abrirá en primavera y la fecha límite de inscripción es el 15 de julio de 2023. Página de inicio del vídeo de la Coupe Mondiale 2022: 2022CM-Video 2022 Coupe Mondiale Informes diarios, fotos, resultados en: 2022CM-Report |
Antonio Spaccarotella, Emocionante estreno, AAA’s Composers Commissioning Committee - EE.UU.by Dr. Robert Young McMahan Chair of AAA Composers Commissioning Committee |
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 Vídeo 1: Tango Revenga compuesto por Antonio Spaccarotella e interpretado por la Orquesta Filarmónica de Calabria de la OFC, Italia, dirigida por Volodymyr Runchak, solista: Grayson MasefieldVídeo 2: Antonio Spaccarotella (acordeón), Alberto La Neve (saxo), BHU - Pista 5 Álbum "Non c'è tempo" Es para mí un gran placer anunciar que Antonio Spaccarotella ha aceptado el primer encargo internacional del AAA Composers Commissioning Committee (CCC). Esta será la obra número sesenta y tres desde la fundación del CCC en 1954. Antonio Spaccarotella es un acordeonista aclamado internacionalmente, también conocido por sus composiciones e improvisaciones únicas que a menudo experimentan con elementos jazzísticos. Además, y en una capacidad bastante diferente, ejerce de Director Artístico del prestigioso Festival de Castelfidardo. La nueva obra, un solo, será estrenada por otro artista de renombre, Grayson Masefield, en el marco del Festival AAA 2023, que tendrá lugar del 12 al 16 de julio de 2023 en Conshohocken, Pensilvania, Estados Unidos. Antonio Spaccarotella estará presente en este estreno mundial y también presentará un taller sobre sus composiciones y sus citas musicales. Su personalidad dinámica y sus interesantes posiciones musicales serán una incorporación muy popular al Festival AAA de 2023. Grayson Masefield también presentará uno de sus entusiastas talleres en el Festival AAA. |
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Congreso de Invierno de la CIA 2023, 3-5 de marzo, Paks - Hungríaby Kimmo Mattila Secretary General, Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) |
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| Bienvenidos al Congreso de Invierno 2023 de la Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) y a la 149ª Asamblea General de Delegados de la CIA que se celebrarán en Paks, Hungría. El Congreso de Invierno será organizado por nuestro Miembro Votante de la CIA "Az Ifjú Harmonikásokért" Alapítvány - Fundación "Para los Jóvenes Acordeonistas", Presidenta Olga Papp, del 3 al 5 de marzo. Horario: 2023WinterCongress.pdf Para más información: http://www.accordions.com/cia/cia_winter_congress.php |
El Festival ATG 2023 contará con invitados internacionales - EE.UU.by Christine Johnstone |
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 El 2023 Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) Festival se celebrará en el Lisle Hyatt en Lisle, Illinois, EE.UU. del 19 al 22 de julio de 2023. La presidenta del ATG, Mary Ann Covone, da la bienvenida a los entusiastas del acordeón de todo el mundo.Los conciertos del evento se celebrarán en el Armerding Center for Performing Arts del campus del Wheaton College y contarán con la presencia de Grayson Masefield (Nueva Zelanda), la Polyphonia Orchestra (Isla Reunión), Das Duo Kollektiv (dúo de flauta y acordeón de Austria), Stas Venglevski (EE.UU.) con el Dr. Brett Jones a la marimba y el (UMKC) Community Accordion Chamber Ensemble dirigido por Joan Cochran Sommers. Más información en: Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) |
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