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21-Nov-2008
‘Accordions International 2008’, Hemsby - UKby Rob Howard |
 ‘Accordions International 2008’, held for the first time at Seacroft Holiday Village, Hemsby, Norfolk, was a great success, despite the late withdrawal of guest artiste Pino Di Modugno (Italy). The Lars Ek Hot Trio, from Sweden, returned to England after a long absence and made a big impression with their lively and engaging performances of music by Frosini, Pietro and Guido Deiro, Scandinavian traditional music, swing and hot jazz. Lars Ek also led a workshop on the music of Frosini. There were impressive performances from other guests, including Giancarlo Caporilli (Italy), Stefan Andrusyschyn & Denise Leigh (operatic soprano), Harry Hussey, Bert Santilly, and local accordion sextet Norvic Concordia (MD Peter Ayers). The festival orchestral workshops were ably led by Brian Jenkins, Peter Whiteley, Heather Smith, Adrienne Sharpe, Jean Hanger, Bert Santilly, and John Trigg. ‘Accordions International 2008’ continues a tradition of autumn accordion festivals in East Anglia founded by the late Malcolm Gee in 1986, previously held at nearby Caister and Pakefield. The present organiser is Heather Smith. Next year’s festival takes place from November 13th to 16th 2009. For further information email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk |