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02-Oct-2009
Roland V Accordion Festival, California – USAby Rob Howard |
 The recent Roland V Accordion Festival held in Commerce, California, was notable for some exceptional musicians demonstrating their talent whilst demonstrating the capabilities of the FR-7. The Junior Division contest was won by Danielle Renzi of Johnston, RI, whose performance was notable for an excellent sense of timing and an effective use of coupler changes. Kassandra Knoff of Randolph, VT, took second place playing her button FR-7. Her performance of JS Bach’s ‘Toccata in D Minor’ included impressive double runs in the bass and treble. Ken Baert of Barrington Hills, IL, was the winner of the senior contest. His technique included frequent use of the footswitch to seamlessly make multiple coupler changes and set transitions throughout his outstanding performance. Svetlana Ivanchenko of Roanoke, TX, placed second, gave an emotional performance, with an especially effective use of the saxophone voices. The event concluded with guest performances from Joe Natoli and Cory Pesaturo. Joe Natoli’s playing is notable for his application of the various orchestral voices, and use of free bass, especially when using piano scores. The highlight of his program was Aaron Copland's ‘Fanfare for the Common Man’. Cory Pesaturo’s considerable improvisational ability was much in evidence, especially on his performance of jazz and popular standards. The jury members were Dee Langley, Eddie Monteiro, and Mary Tokarski. |