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1st European Accordion Festival, Campobasso - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
The Cooperativa Sociale Accademia Musicale ‘Nuccio Fiorda’, in collaboration with the Cooperativa Sociale Giovanile ‘Antonio Cardarelli’, organizes the first European Accordion Festival in Campobasso on June 5th. This new cultural event follows the five previous editions of the National Festival that has received plaudits from many worldwide known professionals and can now claim the title of a ‘European competition’. The European Accordion Festival will see the collaboration of 2 different Italian regions, Molise and Emilia Romagna, who share the great passion for this instrument. * The contest is open to all accordionists, male and female. * The competition will be held in the Convitto Nazionale ‘Mario Pagano’, Campobasso, Molise * Participants may perform with acoustic instruments of all kinds and brands and may subscribe to various categories presenting applications for registration. SECTIONS, CATEGORIES AND MUSIC DURATION: The sections are: CLASSICAL SECTION - SECTION VARIETE '- JAZZ SECTION. Categories for classical and Varieté: A) up to 10 years old: free program lasting up to 7 minutes; B) up to 12 years old: free program lasting up to 8 minutes; C) up to 15 years old: free program lasting max of 9 minutes; D) to 18 years old: free program lasting max 10 minutes; E) at any age: free program lasting max 12 minutes. For the jazz section: - Free program lasting max 12 minutes with accordion solo. - Compulsory piece entitled ‘Dallas’, by Antonio Colagiovanni, with accompaniment of a jazz quartet (provided by the organization). NB-The compulsory piece can be downloaded at the following addresses: www.cooperativanucciofiorda.com or www.img-edizioni.it |