11.00
see below
The Finnish Accordion Folk Musician Championship Competition for Diatonic Accordions
Categories for 12-, 15- and 18-year-olds, Adults and Veterans, as well as a Category for Ethnic Music. Traditional Finnish Folk Music at its best.

Venue: Oma Tupa
Tickets: Adult 10, Pensioner/Student 8, Child 5

13.00
see below
Opening Ceremony of the Sata-Häme Soi Festival
The Mayor of Ikaalinen, Tero Nissinen, opens the 38th Sata-Häme Soi Festival. The 2009 winners of Golden and Silver accordion competitions perform.

Venue: Festival Park
Free entry

14:00 - 18.00 Music on the Park Stage
Accordion groups and soloists take the stage. Hosts: Matti Lepänhaara and Seppo Soittila.

Venue: Festival Park
Free entry

14.00 - 01.00
The Pub Tent
Accordion groups and solo entertainers. Host: Jukka Laihiala. 1900 to 2200 hrs: Seminola Orchestra.

Venue: Yellow School
Free entry

15.00
The Official Opening of the Accordion Fair
The fair is open from 1500 to 1800 hrs. Accordions, accessories, music etc. for sale.

Venue: Commercial College
Free entry

18.00
The Rehearsal of the Silver and Golden Accordion Competition 2010
Rehearsal for the final competition. Six Golden Accordion finalists and seven Silver Accordion finalists, all playing in the evening’s final competition.

Venue: Ikaalinen Hall
Tickets: Adult 22, Pensioner/Student 16, Child 11

19:00 - 22.00 Automobiles and Accordions
Accordions and Automobiles from Grandfather’s Day. Seminola Orchestra.

Venue: The Pub Tent, Yellow School
Free entry
 

21.00
see below
The Golden and the Silver Accordion Competition 2010 Final Competition
The Golden Accordion finalists: Tuomas Kinnunen, Kirsi Korpela, Mari Laskujärvi, Katri Rantanen, Viivi Maria Saarenkylä and Timo Sormunen. The Silver Accordion finalists: Pilvi Huhta, Anniina Korhonen, Juuso Kortetmaa, Sonja Lampinen, Aleksi Merras, Aliisa Räsänen and Janina Suihkola. The competitors are accompanied by Jari Puhakka and his Orchestra. Hosts: Silja Sillanpää and Kimmo Mattila. Live broadcast on national television at 2100-2300 hrs.

Venue: Ikaalinen Hall
Tickets: Adult 32, Pensioner/Student 26, Child 16

19.00
Organ Music by Kalevi Kiviniemi
Liszt – Bach – Cochereau – Falla.

Venue: Ikaalinen Church
Programme 10

20.00 - 01.00 Dance Music in the Park
Helminauha Orchestra.

Venue: Festival Park
Free entry

22.00
see below
Midnight Swing
French swing jazz by the Alain Musichini Quartet. Bar opens at 2200 hrs. Concert begins at midnight.

Venue: Oma Tupa
Tickets: Adult 20, Pensioner/Student 15, Child 10

 

 
Photo by Heidi Koskola
 
Traditional Accordion music, such as the polka, mazurka, jenka and waltz, played by musicians of all ages. There are separate competitions for 5-row accordion, as well as for one- and two-row instruments in different age groups respectively. Last year a new feature were introduced in this series of competitions: ethnic music on 1- and 2-row accordions.

The Finnish Accordion Folk Musician Championships 2010 were held today in the competition for diatonic accordions in Sata-Häme Soi Accordion Festival. In all categories two traditional Finnish accordion pieces were played.

For the first time in the audience could listen to the competition through an internet broadcast and also vote their favorite musician by sending a text message. Especially in the category without age limits the competition was very tight and of high quality, which can be seen in the excpetionally high points from the jury. The jury was delighted to see so many young musicians in the competition.

Jury: Markku Lepistö (chairman), Minna Luoma, Erik Brander and Jari Komulainen

The results 1 and 2 row (diatonic):

Age 12 and under
1. Aino Hilda Kankaanranta, Virrat 178 p.
2. Arttu Rajala, Ilmajoki 168 p.

Age 15 and under
1. Meiju Honkaniemi, Seinäjoki 155 p.
2. Alexandra Kuure, Nurmo 116 p.

Age 18 and under
1. Eveliina Uitto, Kauhajoki 185 p.

Open Category (without age limit)
1. Riina Sakala, Seinäjoki 190,5 p.
2. Tanja Rinto, Peräseinäjoki 190 p.
3. Jenni Sunnari, Seinäjoki 148 p.

Veterans (50 years and older)
1. Lauri Hytönen, Rautalampi 160 p.
2. Pekka Metsäranta, Kauhajoki 150 p.
3. Reino Lautamaja, Seinäjoki 117 p.

Most votes from the audience
1. Julia Pohjola, 49,6% of the votes

 


 
Thousands gathered for the official opening ceremon of the 38th Sata-Häme Soi International Accordion Festival in Festival Park. Brilliant sunshine welcomed the enthusiastic audience who enjoyed an afternoon of music and official welcomes.
 
38th Sata-Häme Soi International Accordion Festival Opening Ceremony in Festival Park
 
Above and Below: Accordion Brio, Moldova under the directin of Ludmila Tolstosheyev
 
Primus Ikaalinen VI Contestant Augustinas Rakauskas (Lithuania)
 
Winner of the 2009 Golden Accordion Competition Katariina Ahjoniemi from Karkkila, Finland
 
Above left: Minna Kulmala, Opening Ceremony MC Welcoming Guests
Above right: Festival Director Sirpa Sippola Welcoming Guests
 
Above and Below: Arttu Rajala from Ilmajoki - Winner of the 2009 Silver Accordion Competition
 
Above and Below: Attendees at the Opening Ceremomy
 
Above left: Ikaalinen Mayor Tero Nissinen Welcoming Guests
Above right and below:
Kastav Accordion Orchestra from Croatia
 

 
 
 Watch the Golden and Silver Accordion Show Online: http://areena.yle.fi/video/1111099
 

 
Silver Accordion

Ikaalinen Hall, Wednesday, 30 June, 2010 at 18.00 (final rehearsal) and at 21.00 (final competition)
The competition is arranged alongside the Golden Accordion Competition, and is aimed at juniors up to 10 years of age. The atmosphere is relaxed and encouraging for the young musicians. The competition has been held since 1986, and is broadcast live on TV. The winner is decided by telephone voting.

The Silver Accordion finalists: Pilvi Huhta, Anniina Korhonen, Juuso Kortetmaa, Sonja Lampinen, Aleksi Merras, Aliisa Räsänen and Janina Suihkola.

The capactiy audience gathered at the Ikaalinen Sali for the Golden and Silver Accordion Competition
 
Above and Below: The show opened with hosts Silja Sillanpää and Kimmo Mattila
making their grand entrance playing accordions!
 
Silja Sillanpää and Kimmo Mattila with the popular Children's TV Cartoon Characters 'Ransu'
 
ANNIINA KORHONEN, 9 years old MIKKELI
Competition piece: Pingviinitanssi, säv. McGillar, sov. A. Kivekäs
Teacher: Arto Kivekäs, Mikkeli Folk High School and Arto Kivekäs Accordion School


Anniina has played the accordion for 2,5 years. The accordion has always been her favorite instrument. Her older brother played the accordion, so Anniina wanted to start playing, too. Besides playing the accordion Anniina also plays floorball. She lives in the countryside in Anttola. Her family consists of mother, father, and two older brothers, Anssi and Tuomas. Anniina has many friends, she likes animals, and has a cat.


Anniina on soittanut harmonikkaa kaksi ja puoli vuotta. Harmonikka on ollut Anniinan lempisoitin ja kun vielä isovelikin sitä soitti, halusi Anniinakin ruveta soittamaan. Harmonikansoiton lisäksi Anniina harrastaa salibändyä. Hän asuu maaseudun rauhassa Anttolassa. Perheeseen kuuluvat Anniinan lisäksi äiti, isä ja isoveljet Anssi ja Tuomas. Anniinalla on paljon ystäviä. Hän pitää paljon eläimistä ja perheessä onkin Eetu-niminen kissa.
 

PILVI HUHTA, 7 years old, VIHTI
Competition piece: Bye-bye polkka, säv. L. Pihlajamaa
Teacher: Heidi Velamo


Pilvi Huhta has played the accordion for 4 years. Pilvi thinks that the accordion has a beautiful and interesting sound. Pilvi´s mother plays the accordion and also teaches accordion playing to children, so the choice of instrument was easy for Pilvi. Pilvi also likes to dance and play the piano.


Pilvi Huhta on soittanut harmonikkaa neljä vuotta. Pilvin mielestä harmonikassa on kaunis ja mielenkiintoinen ääni. Pilvin äitikin soittaa harmonikkaa ja opettaa soittoa lapsille, joten soitinvalinta oli Pilville helppo. Harmonikansoiton lisäksi Pilvi tanssii ja soittelee itsekseen pianoa.
 

JUUSO KORTETMAA, 10 years old, KOKKOLA
Competition piece: Saku sammakko, Foley-Flick-Kirkland, sov. M. Ruuska
Teacher: Sari Viinikainen, Central Ostrobothnia Conservatory


Juuso Kortetmaa has been a student at the Central Ostrobothnia Conservatory since he was 8 months old; first in the music play school and later as an accordion student. Juuso has played the accordion for 4 years. He also plays in the Junior Orchestra, led by Raimo Vertainen. Other than playing the accordion, Juuso likes to play ping pong and floorball.


Juuso Kortetmaa on ollut Keski-Pohjanmaan konservatorion kirjoilla jo 8 kuukauden ikäisestä: ensin vauvamuskarissa, sitten musiikkileikkikoulussa ja sen jälkeen harmonikansoiton oppilaana. Juuso on soittanut harmonikaa 4 vuotta. Hän soittaa myös Junioriorkesterissa, jota johtaa Raimo Vertainen. Soittamisen lisäksi Juuso harrastaa pingistä ja salibandyä.
 

SONJA LAMPINEN, 8 years old, SAARIJÄRVI
Competition piece: Laulu Suomelle, säv. Lasse Heikkilä, sov. Teijo Rekonen
Teachers: Marjo Petrescu and Teijo Rekonen


Sonja Lampinen tells that she has two teachers because she wants to learn so much and neither of her parents play the accordion. Sonja has been playing for about three years. She started in an accordion music play school at the age of five. She sometimes performs at retirement homes. Sonja also plays the piano and sings in the Jippii choir. She likes handicrafts and taking care of her pets; a rabbit and a cat. Skiing, skating, and volleyball are her hobbies as well. Sonja is the youngest in her family. She has three siblings who are all already grown-ups.


Sonja Lampinen kertoo, että hänellä on kaksi opettajaa, koska hän haluaa oppia niin paljon, eivätkä äiti ja isä soita. Sonja on soittanut noin kolme vuotta. Hän aloitti haitarimuskarissa viisivuotiaana ja innostui kovasti. Nykyisin hän käy usein esiintymässä muun muassa vanhainkodeissa. Sonja soittaa harmonikan lisäksi myös pianoa ja harrastaa lisäksi laulamista Jippii-kuorossa. Hän tekee mielellään käsitöitä ja hoitelee lemmikkejään, Vikkelä-nimistä kania ja Raksu-nimistä kissaa. Myös hiihtäminen, luistelu, lentopallo ja 4H-kerho kuuluvat Sonjan harrastuksiin. Sonja on perheensä kuopus, hänellä on kolme sisarusta, jotka ovat jo aikuisia.
 

ALEKSI MERRAS, 10 years old, HELSINKI
Competition piece: Peukaloisen retket, K. Svoboda, sov. A-M. Saira
Teacher: Soile Närhi, Käpylä Music Institute


Aleksi Merras has played the accordion for 2,5 years. He chose the instrument after participating in a "Carousel"- program at Käpylä Music Institute - a program that introduces different instruments to children during one school year. During the program Aleksi got fascinated by the accordion, because he thinks it has a nice sound. Aleksi practices football several times a week. Besides playing the accordion, studying music theory, and playing football, there is not much time for other hobbies. All things related to music are of interest to Aleksi and he thinks his future profession might have something to do with music. Aleksi is the middle one of three children in the family. He tells that as a musician he is very persistent when it comes to practicing.


Aleksi Merras on soittanut harmonikkaa 2,5 vuotta. Hän valitsi soittimen osallistuttuaan Käpylän musiikkiopiston karuselli-opetukseen, jossa tutustuttiin eri soittimiin vuoden ajan. Harmonikkaan Aleksi sitten ihastui, koska siinä oli hänen mielestään hauska ääni. Aleksi harrastaa jalkapalloa Käpylän Pallon 99 United edustusjoukkueessa usean kerran viikossa. Haitarinsoiton ja musiikin teorian lisäksi sitten ei arkeen muuta mahdukaan, mutta musiikkiluokkalaisena kaikki musiikkiin liittyvä kiinnostaa kovasti ja Aleksi arveleekin saavansa musiikin parista mahdollisesti vielä ammatin itselleen. Aleksi on perheen keskimmäinen. Hän kertoo olevansa soittajana sinnikäs harjoittelija.
   

JANINA SUIHKOLA, 10 years old, SIEVI
Competition piece: Punasaappaat, trad. sov. Lasse Könönen
Teacher: Erkki Ihalainen, Ylivieska Region Music Institute


The youngest of the accordion playing Suihkola family, Janina has played the instrument for 5 years. She chose the accordion, because all her siblings - Jonna, Julia, and Mikko - as well as her father play the accordion. Mikko won the Silver Accordion Competition in 2007, Jonna and Julia are both Finnish Folk music champions. Janina enjoys different kinds of sports and describes herself as fiery. She likes to perform and is eager to gain new experiences.


Suihkolan hanuristiperheen kuopus Janina on soittanut harmonikkaa 5 vuotta. Hän valitsi harmonikan soittimekseen, koska kaikki sisarukset Jonna, Julia ja Mikko sekä isä soittavat harmonikkaa. Mikko voitti Hopeisen Harmonikan 2007 ja Jonna ja Julia ovat Suomen Pelimannimestareita. Janina harrastaa harmonikansoiton lisäksi monenmoista urheilua. Hän kuvailee itseään sähäkäksi ja tuliseksi, hän tykkää esiintyä ja on aina innokas uusiinkin asioihin.
   

ALIISA RÄSÄNEN, 9 years old, PORI
Competition piece: Peppi pitkätossu, säv. Jan Johansson, sov. Vesa Formunen
Teacher: Vesa Formunen


Aliisa Räsänen has played the accordion for 2,5 years under the instruction of Vesa Formunen. She also plays in the Ruosniemi Accordion Club orchestra. Aliisa was introduced to the accordion by her grandfather, who asked if she would like to start playing the instrument. Aliisa describes herself as gentle and playful, sometimes even wild. Her hobbies include gymnastics, swimming and walking her dog.


Aliisa Räsänen on soittanut 2,5 vuotta harmonikkaa Vesa Formusen oppilaana. Yhteissoittoa hän harrastaa Ruosniemen Hanureiden riveissä. Aliisan soittoharrastus sai alkunsa, kun tuffa kysyi, huvittaisiko tyttöä hanurinsoitto. Lempeäksi ja leikkisäksi, joskus riehakkaaksikin, itseään kuvaileva Aliisa harrastaa myös telinevoimistelua, uintia ja koiransa lenkittämmistä.
 

Members of the Jury - Seppo Hovi - Chairman
Satu Sopanen, Pasi Hirvonen, Merja Larivaara, Markku Lindeman and Jarmo Tinkala
 
Kuunkuiskaajat - The Finnish entry to the Eurovision Song Competition
Johanna Virtanen and Susan Aho - accordion

 
Members of the Audience taking part in a Half Time Show!
 
 
Golden Accordion
Ikaalinen Hall, Wednesday 30 June 2010 at 18.00 (final rehearsal) and at 21.00 (final competition).

This competition is the Finnish Championship of entertainment accordion music.
The Golden Accordion is arranged in co-operation with a national television channel, TV2, the Sata-Häme Soi Festival organisation, and The Finnish Accordion Association. Every year since the first competition in 1983, it has been broadcast live on TV. The winner of the competition will represent Finland in the Primus Ikaalinen competition (live on TV on 1 July 2010).

The Golden Accordion finalists: Tuomas Kinnunen, Kirsi Korpela, Mari Laskujärvi, Katri Rantanen, Viivi Maria Saarenkylä and Timo Sormunen.
 
KIRSI KORPELA, UUSIKAUPUNKI
Competition pieces:
1. The Entertainer (Scott Joplin)
2. Pohjois-Karjala (Gösta Sundqvist, sov. Samuli Jokinen)
Teacher and institution: Marja-Liisa Santala, Vakka-Suomi Music Institute


Kirsi Korpela has played the accordion for about 12 years. After sitting in an accordion case listening to her brother play, Kirsi wanted to start playing herself. Kirsi takes accordion lessons, plays in the Vakka-Suomi Accordion Club Orchestra and in the Light Music Orchestra of the Turku Accordion Club. Kirsi is an outgoing girl, who will start her second year of high school this fall. Her hobbies include baseball, walking her dog and going to the gym.


Kirsi Korpela on soittanut harmonikkaa noin 12 vuotta. Kuunneltuaan aikansa isoveljen soittoa harmonikkakopassa, Kirsi halusi ruveta soittamaan itsekin. Soittotuntien lisäksi Kirsi soittaa Vakka-Suomen harmonikkakerhossa sekä Turun viihdeorkesterissa. Lukion toisen syksyllä aloittava Kirsi on reipas ja iloinen. Hän harrastaa pesäpalloa, lenkkeilyä koiran kanssa ja käy myös kuntosalilla sekä jumpissa.
 

TIMO SORMUNEN, SIILINJÄRVI
Competition Pieces:
1. Malaguena (Ernesto Lecuona)
2. Accordeon Bohémien (Maurice Vittenet)
Teacher: Aarne Pasanen


Timo Sormunen has played the accordion since he was 8 years old. Aarne Pasanen was his first teacher and their collaboration continues today. Timo has an enormous amount of experience playing in dance music groups, in a theatre and accompanying folk dance groups. Timo has played in the Golden Accordion Finals in 1997, 1998, and 2008.


Timo Sormunen on soittanut harmonikkaa noin 8-vuotiaasta eli reilut 20 vuotta. Aarne Pasanen toimi hänen ensimmäisenä opettajanaan ja yhteistyö jatkuu edelleen. Timolla on takanaan jo valtava määrä soittohommia tanssibändeissä, teatterissa sekä kansantanssiryhmien säestäjänä. Kultaisen Harmonikan finaalissa Timo on soittanut aikaisemmin vuosina 1997, 1998 ja 2008.
 

MARI LASKUJÄRVI, VILPPULA
Competition Pieces:
1. Romanialainen rapsodia (Lasse Pihlajamaa)
2. Tango pour Claude (Richard Galliano)


Mari Laskujärvi has played the accordion for 14 years. She started playing the accordion following the example of her mother. Mari participated in the finals of the Golden Accordion Competition also in 2007. Besides playing the accordion Mari enjoys different kinds of sports.


Mari Laskujärvi on soittanut harmonikkaa 14 vuotta. Hän innostui harmonikasta äidin esimerkistä. Mari on soittanut Kultaisen Harmonikan finaalissa myös 2007. Soittamisen lisäksi Mari harrastaa liikuntaa.
 

KATRI RANTANEN, SASTAMALA
Competition Pieces:
1. Pensieri di primavera (Emanuele Rastelli)
2. Samba fatal (Pentti Lasanen/G.Malmstén)
Teacher & institution: The Accordion Group in Sastamala Folk High School, led by Aulis Järvinen


Katri Rantanen has played the accordion for about 7 years. A song by the Finnish group Yölintu "Tv:n kokoinen haitari" ("An accordion the size of a TV") inspired Katri to start playing, Katri also had a friend at school who played the accordion, which influenced her choice of instrument. Katri starts her second year of high school in the fall. Besides studying and playing the accordion she also has time to jog and ski both cross country and downhill.


Katri Rantanen on soittanut harmonikkaa noin 7 vuotta. Yölinnun kappale "Tv:n kokoinen haitari" toimi Katrille soittoharrastuksen innoittajana. Kun koulukaverikin soitti, päätti Katri ryhtyä tuumasta toimeen ja aloitti soittamisen. Lukion toisen luokan syksyllä aloittava Katri ehtii harrastaa myös hiihtoa, laskettelua ja lenkkeilyä.
 

TUOMAS KINNUNEN, JOENSUU
Competition Pieces:
1. Hurmaava kimalainen (Lasse Könönen)
2. Venetsian karnevaalit (trad., sov. Esko Könönen)


Tuomas Kinnunen was introduced to the accordion at the age of 10 by Hannu Korkalainen, a colleague of his father. Korkalainen was also the first teacher of Tuomas. Since then Tuomas has studied at the Joensuu Conservatory, and was taught by Arto Tarkkonen until 1993. Tuomas has studied the accordion independently, without a teacher, for many years now. He played in the Golden Accordion Final also last year. Playing the accordion, working, and spending time with his family take up most of Tuomas´ time. If he has spare time he also likes to work in the forest.


Tuomas Kinnunen aloitti soittamisen noin kymmenvuotiaana isänsä työkaverin Hannu Korkalaisen innoittamana. Korkalainen toimi myös Tuomaksen ensimmäisenä opettajana. Sen jälkeen hän opiskeli Joensuun Konservatoriossa Arto Tarkkosen opissa vuoteen 1993. Tuomas soitti Kultaisen Harmonikan finaalissa myös viime vuonna. Soittamisen aika kuluu työn ja perheen parissa. Mikäli joskus vapaa-aikaa jää, Tuomas puuhastelee metsätöiden parissa.
 

VIIVI MARIA SAARENKYLÄ, SAVONLINNA
Competition Pieces:
1. Tico-tico (Zequinha de Abreu)
2. Basso ostinato (Viktor Vlasov)
Teacher & institution: Kirsi Laamanen, Savonlinna Music Academy


Viivi Maria Saarenkylä has played the accordion for almost 11 years. Her brother played and that inspired Viivi Maria to start playing the accordion as well. Viivi Maria also enjoys ballroom dancing and regards both dancing and playing the accordion as her "main sport". She likes other sports as well and likes to run and ski whenever she has time. The outgoing and energetic young lady also plays the piano and the diatonic accordion. Her dream is to conquer a big mountain, such as Mont Blanc, some day.


Viivi Maria Saarenkylä on soittanut harmonikkaa kohta 11 vuotta. Innostus soittimeen lähti alun perin veljen harrastuksesta. Haitarinsoiton lisäksi Viivi Maria harrastaa kilpatanssia. Hän kertoo, että tanssi ja haitari ovat molemmat hänen "päälajejaan". Urheilusta hän tykkää muutenkin ja siksi juoksee ja hiihtää paljon aina, kun muilta treeneiltä ehtii. Iloinen ja pirteä nuorinainen soittaa myös pianoa ja kaksirivistä harmonikkaa. Hänen haaveensa on joskus päästä valloittamaan jokin suuri vuori, kuten Mont Blanc.
 

The Golden Accordion Contestants eaching taking a turn to perform one of a selection of Finnish Pieces
 
TV Show Hosts Silja Sillanpää and Kimmo Mattila
 
 
Golden Accordion Final Results:


1. Viivi Maria Saarenkylä, Savonlinna
2. Tuomas Kinnunen, Joensuu
3. Timo Sormunen, Siilinjärvi
4. Katri Rantanen, Sastamala
5= Kirsi Korpela, Uusikaupunki
5= Mari Laskujärvi, Vilppula
 
Silver Accordion Final Results:


1. Janina Suihkola, Sievi (47% äänistä)
2. Sonja Lampinen, Saarijärvi (20% äänistä)
3. Pilvi Huhta, Vihti (10% äänistä)

 
This beautiful Post Card was available as a sourvenir of the Festival,
featuring the contestants in the Golden Accordion Competition
 
 

 
Considered one of the greatest of his generation, positioned between the classical accordion and musette, Alain Musichini and his Quartet bring us different sound palettes of the accordion with a repertoire ranging from gypsy jazz to French chanson through to the great American standards. The Quartet comprises
Alain Musichini: accordion, Thomas Fontvieille: guitar, Jean-Pierre Barreda: bass and Michael Santanastasio: drums.

Alain was born on July 8, 1962 in Avignon. He started music at the conservatory and took his first class accordion at age 7 years. He made his French Ball Musette at the age of 10 years. Demonstrating outstanding musical arrangements quickly, at the age of 15 years, he devoted himself entirely to music to prepare and successfully contested the biggest national and international competitions, including the prestigious CIA Coupe Mondiale World Accordion Championships title in August 1981 held in Kansas City (USA) where he played the famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor by JS Bach. On his return, he was honored to receive from the French leader François Mitterrand, a cable dated Sept. 2, 1981 saying: "I want to congratulate you on your success at the Coupe Mondiale of accordion having won with the most popular classical French instrument."

Musichini quickly became sought after, and is considered by many as a leader of the younger generation of accordionists. He travels all over France, Europe, USA giving classical music concerts as a soloist in churches. He also plays Swing with his jazz quartet in clubs, he plays the waltz musette attraction in the big dance nights, and he conducts master classes in schools accordion and also accompanies some famous singers: S. Regiane, G. Lenorman, D. Guichard.

In 1986 he decided to create his orchestra and currently he is in high demand as an entertainer, where his reputation for providing superior dance music and varied repertoire guarantees a night to remember!
 

Above and Below: Alain Musichini (accordion)
with Thomas Fontvieille (guitar), Jean-Pierre Barreda (bass) and Michael Santanastasio (drums)
 

 

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