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19-Nov-2010
Rita Davidson Performs Concert in Tribute to Eugene Ettore - USAby Lenny Feldmann |
 Rita Davidson, well known concert accordionist, and editor of the USA News presented the works of Eugene Ettore (1921-1985) on Saturday evening, November 6th 2010 in front of a standing room only audience at MoFiddles concert hall in Livingston, NJ. This concert was the ‘kick off’ event in a series of concerts in memorial celebration of Eugene Ettore's 90th birthday. Rita mesmerized the audience with her flawless performances of Ettore's original compositions for accordion. The first half of the program included ‘Springtime Caprice’, ‘Concert Etude’, ‘Five O'Clock Rush’, ‘Prelude and Scherzo’, ‘Valse’, ‘Accordion Miniatures’, and ‘Spanish Holiday’. After a brief intermission, Rita Davidson then delighted everyone in attendance with perhaps the most famous composition of Eugene Ettore, which he wrote in 1952, ‘Manhattan Concerto’. This was followed by a piece written in 1967 that to date has never been published (Rita Davidson plans to make this manuscript available to all accordionists) entitled ‘Introduction, Cadenza, and Tarantella’. Her final selection, ‘Rhapsodie Espagnol’, not only demonstrated her virtuosity, but also the wonderful melodies, counter-melodies, and rhythmic nuances that Ettore was so adept at composing. A standing ovation brought Rita Davidson back for an encore of ‘Agitato’, a piece composed in 1964. A memorial website is now open for Eugene Ettore that is being updated regularly with information from the family archives. For further information email: Ritabelll@aol.com |