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http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=26-Feb-2010&lang=de&s=1867
26-Feb-2010
by Anna Bodell of Charnwood Publications
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 February 6th has seen three very successful NAO Area Festivals – all qualifying festivals for the NAO UK Championships 2010 to be held in April.The NAO West Scotland Area Festival, attracted over 250 entries from various parts of Scotland, with a predominant number from the Paisley Academy under the direction of the Organiser Brian Laurie. Picture left shows Graham Laurie ad Larysa Bodell. The members of the Jury with a busy day were Alistair Gillespie, Larysa Bodell (who also demonstrated the Roland digital accordion) and Graham Laurie. Anna Bodell NAO Deputy Chairperson commented at the prize presentation how nice it was to see so many orchestras featured including those of Gary Blair, Keith Dickson, Brian Laurie and Graham Laurie. The NAO North Central Area Festival attracted over 200 entries, under the direction of the Organiser Harry Hinchcliffe, and a wonderful array of young talent was heard at this Festival. NAO Chairperson Raymond Bodell commented how “the project promoting the accordion in local schools in the region in recent years is now bringing forward many young enthusiastic and talented accordionists”. Additionally, local boy – Thom Hardaker who is now studying in St Petersburg delighted the audience with an excellent recital. The NAO Northern Ireland Area Festival had a good entry from both Northern Ireland and Eire. Organiser Clyde Johnston was delighted with the wonderful array of talent that was heard throughout the day. The NAO Area Festival Season concludes with the East Anglia Festival under the direction of Elaine Beecham on February 28th. All the results of the NAO Festival season can be found at NAO website. |