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Video: 2nd Annual Powell River Accordion Fest 2023 Highlights - Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Highlights of the successful 2nd Annual Powell River Accordion Fest 2023, held on May 5th and 6th in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada, and included World Accordion Day performances. The event was directed by Walter Martella and Karina Inkster. The opening night concert featured Walter Martella and Karina Inkster, with special guests Budge Schachte, Boyd Norman, Ronen Segall, Dr. Moira Hopfe-Ostensen, Terry Martyniuk, and Jessica Colasanto. Genres included tango, klezmer, jazz, classical, and music from the Amélie film soundtrack by Yann Tiersen. World Accordion Day, May 6th, included a masterclass led by Jelena Milojevic, a klezmer workshop led by Ronen Segall, Accordion 101 for beginners, and courtyard performances where accordionists of all levels shared their music. The event finished with a Squeezebox Night at the Forest Bistro, featuring Ron Campbell's band, the Blues Busters, with Ronen and Walter on accordions. |