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11-Jul-2008
by Rob Howard
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 The city of Chartres, situated in northern France, is probably known internationally for its magnificent Cathedral, one of the finest medieval buildings in Europe. Since 1988 Chartres has also been home to the Rencontre Européenne de l'Accordéon, a large-scale celebration of the accordion that features top players from France and many other countries. This event has been organised from the beginning by Claudine Aucher.The 20th Rencontre Européene de l’Accordéon took in June, with events taking place in the Hotel de Ville, the parc Leon Blum, and other parts of the city centre. Many of the events were held in the open air, thanks to the good weather, and were free. The guest artiste list included Michel Farez, Claude Caron, Laurent Pire, Emmanuel Rolland, Stéphanie Moreaux, Mathilde Royet, Dorothée Lhoir, Jean-Marc Torchy, Bertrand Hembert, Franck Vilain, René Grolier, Bruno Lorenzoni, Yvette Horner, Raynald Quellet, Bruno Gendron, Benoit Bourque, Alons-Y Tant Qu’C’est Chaud!, Carine Vigny, Sabrine Rivière, Jean-Pierre Ménager, Henry Lemarchand, Kerar’s World, Réne Guy, Nelson, Didier Couturier, Gabriel, Chantrieux, and André Loppe. There were also two surprise guests - Julian ‘Speedy’ Gonzales, and Benoit Nortier – two rising stars of the French accordion scene. |