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20-Apr-2012
Rotary International Accordion Competition, Ghent – Belgiumby Harley Jones |
 For the first time in Belgium, an International Competition for Young Classical Accordion Players was organised in Ghent, from April 13th to 15th 2012. It was the 11th music contest organised by Rotary Club Ghent. Artistic Director and President of the Jury, Marcel Lequeux, former Professor of Chamber Music at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent, justified the choice of the accordion by the growing interest for this instrument both in music schools and in colleges. By organising a competition for young professionals, coming from 12 different countries, the goal was to stimulate the promotion of the instrument, too little known and programed by traditional concert organisers. At the same time, competition between the young players and the feedback given by the jury proved interesting to all. The choice of the repertoire was for many a great enrichment. The jury: Professor Hugo Noth, Professor Max Bonnay, Eva Zöllner, and Koen Walraevens, was pleased to endorse the high level of the performances, not only the technical aspects but also the musicality and versatility. The Jury looked for the most all round musical personality, able to perform baroque and classic music, with romantic expressivity and contemporary virtuosity, and the program demanded included also compositions inspired by folklore. Many of the candidates were very convincing in some aspects, but the prizes were awarded to: 1st - Ida L?vli Hidle (Norway, picture above left), 2nd - Yohann Juhel (France, picture left), 3rd - Neža Torkar (Slovenia). The prize of the Municipality of Aalter, reserved for the best Belgian participant, was awarded to Elke De Meester. At the concert given by the prize winners, a numerous and enthusiastic public was amazed by the new world they discovered. An initiative we hope that will be continued! For further information email: koenwalraevens@hotmail.com Picture below: Yohann Juhel, Neža Torkar, Marcel Lequeux, Ida L?vli Hidle, Elke De Meester. |
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