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World Accordion Day Concert, Chengdu - Chinaby Chen Jun, Sichuan Conservatory of Music |
On May 1st, in the hometown of pandas in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, more than 100 accordion teachers, students and enthusiasts met to commemorate World Accordion Day in a concert at the Chengdu's Music Plaza. The concert was sponsored by the Sichuan Accordion Association. Among those who attended the performance, the oldest was nearly 80 years old, the youngest nearly 6 years old. Performers included players who had won awards at the International Accordion Competition in Castlefidardo, Italy, students from the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, an accordion ensemble, and a young accordionist who played and sang whilst also skateboarding! A new first for World Accordion Day! |