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Jazz Accordion Summer Course, Arnhem – Netherlandsby Rob Howard |
The Dutch Jazz Accordion Summer Course takes place from July 19th to 21st at ArtEZ University of the Arts, Arnhem. The teacher is Rik Cornilissen, plus guest teachers. Rik Cornelissen is a contemperary jazz and classical accordionist, whose broad education and knowledge of styles enable him to present the accordion as a modern and versatile instrument. Rik debuted with his solo album ‘Traveller’ in 2014, which received excellent reviews. He worked in many different projects for YoOpera, Opera Minora and Opera Zuid (as musical leader) and as a session musician for the movies ‘Zwartboek’ (Paul Verhoeven), ‘Van Gogh: een huis voor Vincent’ (Pim Hoeve) and ‘Theatershow NU!’ (Mini & Maxi). Rik studied Bachelor Classical Music and Argentinian Tango (Codarts, Rotterdam 2006) and Master Jazz & Pop (ArtEZ University of Arts, Arnhem 2009). After his studies he travelled through South and Central America for over 9 months and continued his education in Italy with the classical and contemporary accordionist Claudio Jacomucci. For further information email: info@rikcoenilissen.com |