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XII International Accordionists's Competition “Ascoltate 2017”, Kaunas - Lithuaniaby Harley Jones |
This was my first visit to lovely Lithuania and Kaunas City where I attended the XII International Accordionist's Competition "Ascoltate 2017". Kaunas Accordion Society and the Lithuanian National Accordionist’s Union sponsor "Ascoltate 2017" which is held in Kaunas City, J.Gruodis Conservatory Concert Hall. Approximately 400 contestants participated before an international jury which included (country order): Roman Pechmann (Austria), Vladislav Pligovka (Belarus), Mirco Patarini (Italy), Antonio Spaccarotella (Italy), Tatjana Saratova (Latvia), Vladimir Orlovas (Russia) with prominent teachers from Lithuania, Kazys Stonkus, Nerijus Bakula and Gintaras Mameniskis. The Final Concert included a world premiere and featured soloists Laimonas Salijus and Antonio Spaccarotella with the VDU Kamerinis Orkestras. Full report including the Final Concert with pictures and video is online at: 2017Ascoltate |