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His
artistry, dazzling technical command, and sensitivity have brought Stanislav,
"Stas," Venglevski, a native of the Republic of Moldova, part
of the former Soviet Union, increasing acclaim as a virtuoso of the Bayan.
A two-time first prize winner of Bayan competition in the Republic of Moldova,
Stas is a graduate of the Russian Academy of Music in Moscow where he received
his Masters Degree in Music under the tutelage of the famed Russian Bayanist,
Friedrich Lips. In 1992 he immigrated to the United States. A Past President of the ATG, and current Board of Director, Stas is an Accordionist, a Musician, an Arranger, an Entertainer, a composer and a Teacher. Stas' repertoire includes his original compositions, a broad range of classical, contemporary and ethnic music. He has toured extensively as a soloist throughout the former Soviet Union, Canada, Europe, and the United States, including numerous performances with Doc Severinsen, Steve Allen and with Garrison Keillor on the Prairie Home Companion Show. Additionally, he has performed with symphony orchestras throughout the United States. He performed the world premiere of Concerto No. 2 by Anthony Galla-Rini and also the world premiere of Bayan and Beyond, composed for Stas by Dan Lawitts. He is a regular participant the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's Arts in Community Education Program (ACE); has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra; has done television commercials and performed in theater productions; produced numerous recordings including a transcription of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite for Bayan as well as one of original compositions. He has published several books of original compositions. Stas founded Accordion XXI Century Series in 2010 so that the Midwest audiences can experience the amazing range of the Accordion and Bayan by bringing gifted artists from all over the world. In a concert setting, these gifted musicians share their skills and cultures to provide the audience with a unique musical experience. The performances feature the Accordion or Bayan in solo presentation and, when possible, in concert with other instruments. The
brilliant artistry and musical virtuosity of Stas afford an expanded dimension
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Note: Due to unforseen illness, the ATG regrets to advise that Frank Petrilli will be unable to appear at the ATG Festival. We wish him a speedy recovery, and look forward to welcomning him to a future festival. |
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Cory Pesaturo (“C Pez”) is a graduate of the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA, where he was the first musician ever to major and graduate in the accordion. Pesaturo is one of only four accordionists to win a World Championships competition on both the Acoustic and Digital Accordion, and is the only person to ever to also win a World Championship on Jazz. |
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Xia Gang is a renowned Chinese Bayannist and serves as Associate Professor at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music. He is also a Senior Member of the Accordion Society within the China Musicians’ Association; the Accordion Association of Chinese Musicians Association (CAA). |
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The Peter Di Bono Trio has been serenading Bay Area audiences for over 25 years. Venues range from an elegant wedding on Nob Hill, to a forest picnic in Carmel Valley. The music covers a very wide spectrum from Broadway to Bach, and back. The trio was selected to perform at the gala dinner celebrating the 50 year anniversary of the introduction of the song, “I Left My heart In San Francisco”. The performance took place in The Venetian Room of The Fairmont Hotel where Tony Bennet, who was in attendance, introduced the iconic piece 50
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Antonio Spaccarotella started his musical education in jazz accordion with Professor Renzo Ruggeri at the Conservatory G. BRAGA in Teramo (IT), where he had the possibility to study jazz history and contemporary arrangements for electronic music performances.
Antonio was selected by the Italian delegations to represent Italy in the CIA Coupe Mondiale in Glasgow (Scotland), the World Trophy CMA Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and in October 2008 he won the International Competition of Castelfidardo Senior Varietè category.. |
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THE GREAT MORGANI, a.k.a. Frank Lima (accordionist) has been playing the accordion since 1951. About 17 years ago, he started street performing in Santa Cruz, California, in some of the most outlandish, costumes you can imagine. He has collected 42 accordions and assembled more than 130 costumes, which he entitles with names such as "Touluse Morgani" and "Glyn-duh", reflecting themes inspired from literature and historical figures. The Great Morgani is pictured here in an act called 'Everything IS Black or White.' Just think of The Great Morgani as a cross between 'Alien' and 'Cirque Du Solei', and "IT" plays music, also! THE GREAT ONE, will be performing , Thursday, July 24th, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, outside the Plaza Ballroom, at the 74th Annual ATG Festival. We are delighted to welcome the Great Morgani to our ATG festival for his second appearance, so make sure and have your eyes open, cameras ready, and go up and say hello, and have a photo taken with this costumed musical oddity! |
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AbsolutAccord is a 7-piece accordion ensemble with a unique style and flair. After thirteen years of weekly rehearsals with only a few personnel changes, AbsolutAccord finds itself with a 150+ piece repertoire representing a wide and diverse variety of musical types, from Classical through Traditional, International and Standards, all of which are scored in a sophisticated and musically creative way. Many arrangements originated in Germany with founder, Richard Yaus’s teacher; recently, though, Richard has been creating his own inventive transcriptions which the group plays enthusiastically. AbsolutAccord, always absolutely in accord, has been featured at the Cotati Accordion Festival, at the Las Vegas Accordion Convention and at the Northern California Wagner Society, as well as at various local farmers’ markets, at schools, and at all the accordion clubs in the greater Bay Area. The ensemble entertained at the 2010 ATG Festival in Santa Clara and is proud to have been invited to perform again for ATG this year. The timing is especially apt, as their latest CD was just released in June, highlighting its wide spectrum of music. The groups accordionists are: Lynn Ewing, Randall Hicks, Marian Kelly, David Perry, Joe Simoni, Norma Zonay-Parsons, and Richard Yaus. AbsolutAccord…..our name says it all. |
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Jamie Maschler from Seattle, WA has won and competed in several National and International accordion competitions for jazz, classical and original composition, most recently, representing the United States in the entertainment category at the Coupe Mondiale in Victoria, B.C. |
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Ron will be performing at the ATG convention with one of his trio groups. In addition to featuring accordion, Ron is adding, Carole Borelli, his sister as vocalist and Mandy Flowers on string bass. They will be performing popular American Standards. Ron, a San Francisco native and son of well-known bandleader, Al Borelli, began playing the accordion at age seven. his first professional engagements began at age 13, playing for many Italian parties. Ron has performed in a wide variety of musical settings, including Internationally. He has appeared with the San Francisco Symphony, the Berkeley Symphony, Santa Rosa Symphony, and Diablo Ballet, and was the accordionist for the Three Tenors in their 1999 Bay Area concert. He has worked with noted composer Stephen Swartz in his production of My Antonia at Theatre Works. From 2001 to 2009, Ron instructed and performed at the Las Vegas International Accordion Convention. In 2010 he was honored to perform with the Art Van Damme Quintet at his memorial service. In June of 2014 he performed and instructed at Silver Falls Rose City Accordion Conference. His complete resume is extensive. In addiition to performing with many high-powered orchestras, Ron performs for private, corporate and public events. He is well versed in jazz, opera, American standards, Italian and French styles of music. He is a featured artist on many CD releases. Ron lives in San Mateo, CA. |
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Gary Blair started playing at the age of 8 and was United Kingdom under 18 Accordion Champion in 1977. He has Performed at many of the World's biggest Accordion Festivals including The Las Vegas Accordion Convention, KIOTAC, The Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration, Carrefour Mondial De L'accordeon (Quebec) and the annual United Kingdom Accordion Championships. His band performed for the Gala Finale of the 2008 Coupe Mondiale, a night that has gone down in history as one of the most spectacular and fun finishes for the young contestants and visitors alike, when the Coupe Mondiale was held in his home town of Renfrew (Glasgow). Scotland. Gary is a full time Accordion teacher and performer. We look forward to welcoming him to our ATG Festival in San Francisco where he will open the ATG Festival by hosting a Jam Session, he will present a workshop and also entertain in concert. |
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Café Vienna Trio is a modern-day extension of the concept of small ensembles in old Vienna bringing serious music to familiar, local settings. Maintaining traditional instrumentation with Joe Domitrowich, performer and arranger for digital accordion, and Dave Dally, superb concert violinist, and adding a prominent vocal presence with Liana Braunova Derner, vocalist extraordinaire, Café Vienna Trio entertains and delights audiences, often with familiar and nostalgic tunes – sometimes from the classical or traditional Euro-centric genres and other times from more modern western compositions – and, on occasion, surprises beyond what our audience might expect from such an unusual merger of musical talent. |
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The University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC) Chamber Accordion Ensemble comprises CIA Vice President and well known accordion celebrity and former ATG President Joan Cochran Sommers, ATG President Betty Jo Simon, CIA Ambassador and past President, ATG Board of Director and Past President Kevin Friedrich, and former US Representative to the CIA Coupe Mondiale Competitions for the ATG, Samantha Jarquio Wagner. |
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