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24-May-2013

Awards to Alfredo Marroni (Roland) and Prof. Viatcheslav Semionov – Italy

Henry Adamo, Alfredo Marroni and Vincenzo Canali.
Alfredo Marroni, lower Mirco Patarini and Viatcheslav SemionovPicture above: Presentation by compere, Henry Adamo, Castelfidardo Council Chairman (in the absence of the Mayor), to Alfredo Marroni (President Roland Europe) and Vincenzo Canali, President of the Museum Castelfidardo.

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On Thursday, 23rd May at Teatro Astra, Castelfidardo wanted to emphasize and award two important personalities from the Accordion World, during the 150th Celebration of Paolo Soprani and the 5th edition of "Museums in Music" by the Museum Castelfidardo.

Firstly Alfredo Marroni, President of Roland Europe, manufacturer of digital accordions, was awarded for all the interest and mission that the company Roland has invested over the years, developing a new way of manufacturing and using the accordion, regarding festivals and performing on stage and the constant collaboration between ancient techniques producing hand crafted instruments and modern digital sound technology.

Pictures left: President Roland Europe Alfredo Marroni speech, lower, Scandalli President Mirco Patarini and speech by Viatcheslav Semionov.

Viatcheslav Semionov, famous concert artist, composer, teacher, from Russia, was awarded the 2013 Premio "Paolo Soprani" Award for his outstanding lifetime of dedication to the accordion.

The idea of the Premio Paolo Soprani Award was born four years ago by Vincenzo Canali and Mirco Patarini, at that time in collaboration with the company Suoni Ltd, (Scandalli and Paolo Soprani), today Scandalli Accordions srl.

This award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves in the popularization of the accordion in all its forms throughout the world. Previous recipients of this prestigious award are:
2012 Harley Jones from Accordions Worldwide at the 2013 Coupe Mondiale in Spoleto.
2011 Vincenzo Canali, President of Accordion Museum in Castelfidardo.
2010 Gian Mario Spacca, President of Marche Region.

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Picture below: Henry Adamo, Castelfidardo Council Chairman, Mirco Patarini President of Scandalli Accordions srl, Prof. Viatcheslav Semionov and Vincenzo Canali.
Henry Adamo, Mirco Patarini, Prof. Viatcheslav Semionov and Vincenzo Canali.
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