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‘Accordions International 2012’, Norfolk – UKby Rob Howard |
‘Accordions International 2012’ takes place at Mundeseley Holiday Village, Paston Rd, Norfolk NR11 8BT, close to the previous venues of Hemsby and Caister, from October 5th to 8th. The main guests are Giancarlo Caporilli (Italy, top-left), Pearl Fawcett-Adriano (picture middle), Harry Hussey(lower), David Price, Alan Young, Sue Coppard, Roy Hendrie, Rosemary Wright, Bert Santilly, The Clarinet Connection, and the accordion quintet Norvic Concordia (MD Peter Ayers). The organizer is Heather Smith. The festival includes daytime and evening concerts, workshops, Scottish dancing, and a trade show that includes The Accordion Shop, Birmingham Accordion Centre, Limex, MAP Editions, and Robaccord Publications. The workshops include Elementary Orchestra (MD Rosemary Wright, Intermediate Orchestra (Brian Jenkins), Swing Band (Heather Smith/Geoff Gook), Jazz Group (Bert Santilly), Buskers Band (Bert Santilly), Scottish Band (Roy Hendrie), Vintage Band (Jean Hanger), and Composers Corner (Sue Coppard). There’s also a swimming pool. The original organizer of this festival, the late Malcolm Gee, famously described the event as “…a total indulgence in accordions”. How right he was! The cost: £175 for full board; to book, telephone 01780 782 093 during office hours (Sceptre Productions). For further information email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk |