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26-Nov-2010
by Francesca Pigini, Pigini Accordion Factory
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 The duo of Arantza Agirre (accordion) and Ana León (clarinet) has won the XIII ‘Pedro Bote’ International Contest of Young Performers, which took place last week in the Culture House of Villafranca de los Barros, Extremadura, Spain. The prize consists of 8.000€ and a six concert tour to the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía, Valencia, the Auditorio Conde Duque in Madrid, the International Festival of Segovia, the Isaac Albéniz Festival of Camprodon, Musical Youth of Spain, and the Theatre Cinema Festival of Villafranca. Some 83 contestants entered the contest. The jury then selected 25 groups to perform, of which 8 were selected for the semifinal and 3 groups selected for the final. Since their debut in 2008 in Finland, the duo of Arantza Agirre (accordion) and Ana León (clarinet) have been awarded the following prizes: First Prize at the XVI Podiums Chamber Music (Category A) of Sant Joan de Vilatorrada (2008). First Prize in the Ninth Chamber Music Competition Rotary-Sardinero de Santander (2009). Second Prize in the Primer Palau 2009 in Barcelona. Second Prize in the XI Chamber Music Competition "Ciutat de Vinaròs" (2009). First Prize in 25 Premi Ciutat de Manresa Music (2010) For further information email: aguirreyleon@gmail.com |