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Rafal Luc – Brave new CD release – acc++ca – Accordion and Computer

Rafal Luc CD acc++ca

The accordion has been used in modern music over half a century ago. Arne Nordheim is probably one of the best known exponents of combining accordion with electronics in his piece Dinosaurs from 1971. It takes a brave accordionist to release a CD of this type rather than going for the more commercial option or even going down the classical transcription route. Perfectionist Luc is the perfect person to carry out such an endeavour. His perfectionism and extraordinary ability combine to create a perfect symbiosis between his instrument and the sounds generated on the computer.

Southern Cone Quintet with Inigo Mikeleiz-Berrade on accordion at Sands Films, 29th June 2016

The Southern Cone Quintet

Southern Cone Quintet with Inigo Mikeleiz-Berrade on accordion at Sands Films, 29th June 2016, 19.45 Sands Films, 82 St Marychurch Street, SE16 4HZ London, United Kingdom. Music from South America, Tango, Cueca, Candombe. Nuevo Tango.

Accordion Anthology – New Volume by Rob Howard

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The latest addition to Rob Howards long list of well-researched books on the world of the accordion. This is a book for the enthusiast for sure, Accordion Anthology’ is full of interesting articles and biographies, 320 photos, wrapped in an A4 sized hardback cover, and a high quality production which has become the mark of Rob Howard’s books.

Dartington Summer School and Martynas Levickis, UK’s No.1 Classical Hit Parade Accordionist

Martynas Levickis - Dartington Summer School

UK’s No.1 Classical Hit Parade Accordionist Martynas Levickis to teach at Dartington Summer School I’m delighted to report that the accordion will be back with a vengeance at the Dartington International Summer School this year.  Martynas Levickis, who has been creating great waves for our instrument in the world of classical music, will be teaching accordion […]

Two Final Accordion Recitals at the Royal Academy of Music and Patron’s Award Winners’ Recital

Iosif Purits

Royal Academy of Music and Patron’s Award Winners’ Recital, June 6th 2016 Iosif Purits at the Wigmore Hall. June 9th 2016
Bartosz Glowacki and Iosif Purits Final Accordion Recitals at the Royal Academy of Music at 17.45 and 1845 respectively.

David Vaughan Trio with Romano Viazzani (accordion) and Daniel Broncano (Clarinet) 22nd June 2016 Lunchtime Concert

David Vaughan Trio

David Vaughan Trio with Romano Viazzani (accordion) and Daniel Broncano (Clarinet) 22nd June 2016 Free Lunchtime Concert. StOlave’s Church, 8 Hart Street, London EC3R 7NB | 020 7488 4318

Romano Viazzani New Tango Quintet to perform Piazzolla at The London Encounter 11th June 2016

Romano Viazzani and Bass player Yaron Stavi

Romano Viazzani New Tango Quintet to perform at The London Encounter 11th June 2016. ETC venues, 155 Bishopsgate, London. The ensemble will play in the musical part of the cultural event called “Music and the “other” which starts at 19.30. They will be performing the whole of Astor Piazzolla’s Ángel Suite (Milonga del Ángel, Muerte del Ángel, Resurrección del Ángel).