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24-Apr-2015
by Anna Bodell, Past NAO Chairperson
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 Picture above, Ken Farran Presentation on his 80th Birthday celebration with his wife: Wendy Farran, daughters Charlotte far left) and Alisia (far right), with Anna and Raymond Bodell.What a great weekend atmosphere, friendly, and full of wonderful music from the entrants who competed in this 70th year of National Competitions! A wonderful Celidh on Saturday evening with the band Highland Fling under the helm of of NAO Hon Vice President Graham Laurie – with a superbly entertaining performance by international guest Pietro Adragna (Italy). Outstanding competition successes included - 14 year old Roseanna Bodell – winner of the 17 & under “Bell Trophy” Solo, Junior Recital, Polka (16 & under), Senior Musette and Open Premier Duet - Brother Alexander Bodell who was the winner of the International and Senior Recital. - Very commendable ensemble performances were given by the St Johns Accordion Group (Northern Ireland) and the Brian Laurie Accordion Showband (Scotland). The NAO was also particularly pleased to welcome teacher Gerry Kelly and international participants from the the Republic of Ireland - Gerry Kelly whose soloists greatly impressed over the weekend especially Madison Doherty. Honoured during the festival with the NAO Merit Award was renowned teacher and Musical Director Brian Laurie for his devoted service to the accordion spanning over 30 years! (Brian Laurie, and Joyce together with Raymond Bodell) A special opening to the festival was that on Friday 17th, the longest member - 65 years, himself a NAO Honorary Vice President and a CIA Honoured Friend of the Accordion – Ken Farran celebrated his 80th birthday! The NAO UK Championships 2016 will again be held at the the Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool from 22nd - 24th April. Picture below: Bell Trophy Presentation, Jury members Ken Farran, Pietro Adragna, and Graham Laurie with winner Roseanna Bodell and prizewinner Stephanie von Gunten. Full results are available on the NAO website www.accordions.com/nao |
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