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23-Mar-2012
2012 Frank Marocco Accordion Event in Mesa, Arizona – USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
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 The annual Frank Marocco Accordion Event (FMAE) event took place at the Arizona Golf Resort in sunny Mesa, Arizona, February 16th to 20th. 50 accordionists from around the world gathered from 14 states, 2 Canadian provinces, and Italy. Unfortunately, due to illness, Frank Marocco was unable to attend and Stas Venglevski assumed the role of FMAE Orchestra Conductor, soloist, workshop presenter, plus more! Stas Venglevski composed a beautiful orchestral piece, ‘Memories of Joe’, to honor the memory of the late Joe Smiell. Its World Premiere was performed at the Saturday evening concert by 11 FMAE participants, who had played under Joe's baton over the years. On the final evening concert, attended by about 400 people, the accordion being presented in high quality in many combinations. Thank you to FMAE organizers Joan and Dan Grauman (picture right) for their excellent organisation and enthusiastic dedication for our favorite instrument….. the accordion! A more extensive article of the event with full lists of the workshop presenters and the performers has been published in the March USA News. |