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http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=22-Jun-2018&lang=fr&s=14419
22-Jun-2018
by Rob Howard
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 The accordionist and composer Eugene Ettore (1921-85) was the son of Italian immigrants to the USA. A man of many interests and talents, Ettore as a composer was an heir to the tradition of Pietro Frosini and the Deiro brothers, Guido and Pietro. AWW US Editor Rita Barnea, who was once a student of Ettore, will present a lecture/concert workshop, ‘The Life and Music of Eugene Ettore’, at the 2018 AAA Festival in Alexandria, Virginia, on Friday July 13th, at 10am.Rita Barnea writes: “June 2nd 2018 would have been Eugene Ettore’s 97th birthday. In honor of his birthday, I am posting the link to the website I created to educate all about a unique, versatile and talented individual who made great contributions to the accordion world and musical world in general. I encourage you to visit this page: Eugene Ettore I was extremely fortunate to be his student. He prepared me for my long career as a music teacher in the public schools. Eugene Ettore inspired all of his students with an approach which included discipline, encouragement, and kindness. Those of you who had a music teacher as a guiding light in their lives will understand the importance of having a teacher/mentor. The positive lifelong benefits and influence branch out into so many other areas of life. Eugene Ettore was well known as a fabulous composer for the accordion. He performed as both soloist and in the duet team, ‘Concert Duo’ with Carmen Carrozza, his great friend. As a Renaissance man, Eugene Ettore also played the French horn, and wrote method books for the accordion and French horn. He was an artist, inventor and Braille transcriber etc. He was President of the AAA (American Accordionists’ Association) three times! In honor of Eugene Ettore’s birthday, I am offering a free download of the recording of his original compositions: Ettore Album If you would like to see recent performances of some of his works, please visit: 1. Rita Barnea Workshop "Prelude & Scherzo”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etP04Tf6rQc 2. Eugene Ettore: Spanish Holiday, for Accordion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFhxhXcb7pQ 3. Rita Barnea Workshop "Accordion Miniatures”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPyCpSxiT8E 4. Rita Barnea Workshop "Five O'Clock Rush”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-7JMjGdU1c If you wish to learn his music, please email me and I will send it to you as a free download also. Ritabelll@aol.com |