Walter, a Polish-Russian
Connecticut native, now resides on the Emerald Coast of Northwest
Florida in Navarre. He began his musical studies on the accordion
at the age of 8 with his brother, Michael Fernino, of Fernino Music
Studios, Ansonia, CT.
He competed in local, state and national competitions throughout
his early years, and was a winner of numerous trophies & awards,
and won the Connecticut State accordion championship two times.
He went on to play in many bands and orchestras including the Accordion
Symphony Society of New York (under the baton of Maestro Joseph
Biviano), and the Accordion Pops of New Jersey (directed by Daniel
Desiderio).
After studying music at the University of Bridgeport, CT, Walter
became part of the internationally famous "K" Trio, which
performs at various functions throughout the world.
He has recently performed with the Charlotte County Symphony in
Punta Gorda, Florida in a 'Best of Mantovani' concert, to a sold
out crowd of 900+!. He's also performed Dominick Argento's "Valentino
Dances" with the Charleston Symphony of South Carolina. He
is a regular performer at the Florida Accordion Association SMASH,
various functions of the Southeast Accordion Association, and does
occasional performances at the American Accordionists' Association
(AAA). Walter is an avid accordion teacher in Northwest Florida,
and also does accordion repair.
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Misty
Peanuts Polka
Moon River/Charade
Oblivion
Acabaste
Lina Mazurka
Woodpecker Song
Laura
Reflections of Italy
Accordiana
Girl from Ipanema
Waltz Allegro
Jolly Caballero
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Over
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Perfidia/Amour/Besame Mucho
Peter Gunn
Once in a While
Espana
Dark Eyes
Take Five
Meditation
Estudiantina
Serenata
MacArthur Park
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