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18-Sep-2009
Lunch and Concert Honoring Faithe Deffner - USAby Rob Howard |
 On Sunday, September 20th, 12.30pm, at the Tavern on the Green, Central Park West and 67th St, New York City, the American Accordionists' Association will honor long-time member and former AAA president Faithe Deffner for her extraordinary contributions to the accordion world with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The event planning committee, headed by Dr. Salvatore Febbraio, includes Frank Busso, Sr., Dr. Joseph Ciccone, Kevin Friedrich, Joan Grauman, Marilyn O'Neil, Dr. William Schimmel, and AAA President Linda Soley Reed. The committee is organizing a star-studded concert that will start immediately following lunch. Concert performers will include The Busso Trio, Beverly Roberts Curnow, Karen Fremar, Guy Klucevsek, Dee Langley, Alexander Poeluev - 2004 World Champion from Russia, Dr. William Schimmel, Mary Tokarski, a Strolling Trio from Washington, DC featuring Frank Busso, Jr. on accordion and others to be announced. Faithe Deffner served as AAA president from 1985 to 1986 and again from 1995 to 2000. Most recently she coordinated the 2007 Coupe Mondiale, held in Alexandria, Virginia. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of Ernest Deffner Inc, manufacturers of Titano and Pancordion and the North American distributor for Pigini Accordions. In addition, the firm maintains a catalog of accordion parts, accessories, and accordion music. There will be a full report of this event with photos attached to the news for next week. |