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38th International Accordion Competition and Festival, Castelfidardo – Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
The closing date for entries in the 38th International Accordion Competition in Castelfidardo has been extended to August 24th. The 38th competition and festival takes place from September 14th to 22nd. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the accordion industry in Castelifdardo (since 1863), competition entries are free of charge for 2013. The competition, for accordion soloists and groups, is divided in two sections (classic and light) and nine categories. Download the competition rules and regulations at: 2013castelfidardo This year there is the ‘Accordion Video’ competition, for unpublished videos or videos, published on the web and produced by professionals or amateur video makers in the period January – July 2013. The theme of the video should be the role of the accordion in the music world and show business in general. This year’s event includes a special tribute to the great Gervasio Marcosignori (1927-2013), who passed away in tragic circumstances on March 9th, 2013. Before the Festival is a series of concerts featuring: 25th August: Lo Que Vendrà 31st August: Ciccon’ Dela 13th September: Mirko Dettori 18th September: Astoria Quintet Artists for the festival include: Auditorium San Francesco: Giuseppe Scigliano, Filippo Arlia, Gianni Mirizzi, Guglielm brothers, Orchestra Giovanile Castelfidardo, Antonio Spaccarotella, Danilo di Paolonicola, Duo Mythos, Vince Abbracciante. Music Reality Show: Mahatma Costa, Alessandro Gaudio, Netta Skog Musical Cafe Accordeon: Simone Mannarino, Kjell Harald Langhaug, Simon Sciammarella, Harry Hussey, Gabriele Antonelli, Giorgio Albanese, Paolo D'Ascanio, plus Christian Riganelli, Gabriele Mirabassi, We will regularly update you with with the program, news, guests, previews etc. before the event and daily reports during the event. |