Successful Guardamangia Accordion Concert - Maltaby Christine Johnstone |
Accordionist Philip Agius (picture above), organiser of the 1st Guardamangia Accordion Concert would like to thank everybody who helped and supported him to plan such a professional concert at Tal-Pieta. Attendees included the Local Council Mayor of Pieta, as well as a group of European tourists to Malta who saw the Weekly News article about the concert. Successful performances were given by the Santa Maria Accordion Band (Malta), soloists and an accordionist who came from the island of Gozo. Philip Agius says that the Accordion is his golden musical instrument and he believes it should be promoted in Malta, knowing that in his country, the practice of the accordion dates back half a century. He is currently planning a "Directory of living Accordionists in Malta/Gozo" as well as an information booklet on those who played the accordion and unfortunately are not with us anymore. He wants to promote awareness of the accordion, especially encouraging children and youths to learn the instrument. If you can help with information please email: ntia68@go.net.mt |