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Standing Ovations for Frank Marocco Concert, Klingenthal – Germanyby Harley Jones |
American accordionist Frank Marocco displayed his brilliance in technique and interpretation performing in a concert at the Klingenthal International Competition, along with a string quartet and percussion of the Vogtland Philharmonie Greiz, Reichenbach (picture above). The arrangements for strings and accordion were by Daniele di Bonaventura, and the original works were by Frank Marocco, who received a several standing ovations for his concert. In the world of accordion performance, Frank Marocco is renowned not only for his mastery of the instrument, but for his highly developed musicality. In any style, on the concert stage or in the recording studio, his playing is superb. Frank Marocco is one of the most recorded accordionists in America, and has recorded for or worked with artists ranging from Eric Clapton, Brian Wilson, Pink Floyd and Madonna to Luciano Pavarotti, conductor Maxim Shostakovich and composer John Williams. Photo right Frank Marocco and famous French teacher Jacques Mornet of CNIMA J.Mornet. Jazz On the Road 3 CD Pack available at Frank Marocco Picture below of masterclass, Elke Ahrenholz of Victoria Accordions standing. |