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15th Accordion Week and 16th Trofeo Nationale de Fisarmonica, Alcobaça - Portugalby Francesca Pigini, Pigini Accordion Factory |
Pictures above: Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi and Luca Lucini, Orquestra e Coral de Alcoba conducted by Anibal Freire in the beautiful Monastery of Alcobaça, a World Heritage Site and one of seven Wonders of Portugal. The XV International Accordion Week included the XVI National Trophy of Accordion, with special concerts and events, which made this event one of the best ever Trofeo Nationale. It was a great success! The 2011 Trofeo Nationale offered about 40 events involving about 40 young accordionists from north to south with a very strong educational component, lots of encouragement and a warm presence amongst all the participants. As usual, a master class took place, this time by Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi as well as high-class concerts. A highlight was the closing concert with João Barradas (picture right) the Tango Duo of Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi and Luca Lucini and the Orquestra e Coral de Alcoba conducted by Anibal Freire at the Monastery of Alcobaça,. The Association of Accordion and Orchestra of Alcobaça have, once again, produced a high quality international event for accordion in Portugal, greatly enjoyed by all those who attended. |