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37th International Accordion Festival, Castelfidardo - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
The annual International Accordion Festival in Castelfidardo, Ancona, usually held in October, this year will be held from September 19th to 23rd. The hub of the festival is the competition “Premio & Concorso” for soloists and accordion bands, but it is also enriched with concerts and other events. The competition comprises classical and light music sections, including Astor Piazzolla’s repertoire and new sub-categories. The jury will be chaired by the Claudio Jacomucci, teacher of accordion and Alexander technique, Director and Professor of the Italian Academy of Accordion and professor of the Conservatory “D’Annunzio” of Pescara. Some competitions will be held in the prestigious Hall of “Stemmi” in the Town Hall, in order to enable a larger audience. In the same week will be also the Edition of the International “Rassegna” Junior Accordion Players for Soloists up to the age of 18 years old and the Senior Accordion Players Competition for Soloists. These contestants should present a program of their choice and their evaluation should not be based on written music, but on stylistic interpretation, technical skills, musicality and expression. Subscription forms for Castelfdardo should be submitted no later than 26th August 2012. For futher information email: info@festivalinternazionalefisarmonicacastelfidardo.it |