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17th Annual Las Vegas International Accordion Convention - USA
2016 ‘Tag der Harmonika’ In Kloster In Gleisdorf- Austria
2016 Strumenti & Musica Festival, Spoleto - Italy
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Video: Accordion Orchestra "AKUD Sonja Marinkovic“ Concert - Austria
Suzanne Grzanna Wins Two Indie Music Awards, Hollywood – USA
Video: Orosz Zoltán & Bardóczy Attila Performing French Songs - Hungary
Stolen Bandoneon, Buenos Aires – Argentina
LAO and Jenny’s Accordionists Successes at the World Music Festival, Innsbruck – Austria
14 Years Ago: Music for a Jewish Silent Film in Italy, May 2002
Future events |
Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham Concerts, Scotland – UK
Ferran Martinez’s ‘Russian Trio’ Concert, Barcelona – Spain
Tango Concerts, Cape Town - South Africa
Mid-West Accordion Meet Up, Minneapolis – USA
Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival, Kent - UK
New York International Jazz Accordion Festival – USA
New and Updated Sites |
Updated Site: Franck Angelis Pictures and Information - France
Updated Arrangement: Harlem Nocturne (Solo) Arranged by Gary Dahl - USA
Updated Site: CD by Jörgen Sundeqvist 'In Concert Behind Accordion' Available Again
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2016 Coupe Mondiale, Rostov-On-Don Entry System Goes Live - Russiaby Harley Jones |
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  CIA Secretary General Kimmo Mattila announces that the Coupe Mondiale online entry system is now open for entries to the 69th Coupe Mondiale. Entry closing date is 31st July 2016 and all entry and hotel information is online at: Coupe MondialeThe competitions feature 8 international categories for classical, virtuoso entertainment, ensemble and digital music. CIA President Raymond Bodell warmly invites everyone to "the exciting 69th Coupe Mondiale, being held for the first time in Russia, from 11th -17th September in Rostov-on-Don." President Bodell is "sure that the 2016 Coupe Mondiale will be a superb musical event.” Rostov-on-Don host, International Music Center “Harmony” President Yuri Shishkin and Artistic Director Alexander Poeluev, welcome guests, competitors, and supporters to enjoy a thrilling series of festival concerts and competitions in their beautiful city of Rostov-on-Don. You can purchase your concert tickets online for two concerts (more concerts will be added soon) at: http://www.accordionplus.ru/en/concert-program-of-the-coupe-mondiale/ |
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17th Annual Las Vegas International Accordion Convention - USAby Paul Pasquali Event Organizer |
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 Vegas Nights – Celebrate with the Stars!The 17th Annual 2016 Las Vegas International Accordion Convention will be August 8-11, 2016 at the Gold Coast Hotel located at 4000 West Flamingo Blvd., in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year we celebrate the classic Las Vegas theme bringing you four nights and three full days of the finest accordion entertainment Las Vegas Style! From the Monday opening night “Welcome to Las Vegas Concert” to the “Grand Finale Concert” Thursday night featuring the International Accordion Orchestra with Las Vegas Mass Choir under the direction of Professor Joan Sommers. You will find at the Las Vegas International Accordion Convention - entertainment and dining at its BEST! This year’s featured artists will include the legendary Joey Miskulin, 2007 Coupe Mondiale Champion Alexander Sevastian, Honorary Conductor Mario Pedone, virtuoso duet accordionists Kim and Dan Christian, educator and world traveling artist Mary Tokarski, and MORE. Additional artists and clinicians will include Mike Zampiceni, Gordon Kohl, Steve & Michael Trucco, Nancy Leonard, Pete Barbutti, and independent filmmaker Roberta Cantow, at this years event! Registration fee for the event includes 7 superb Las Vegas banquet meals with concerts plus over 40 workshops and master classes taught by top experts. SPECIAL PRICING for Accordions Worldwide readers. We will extend the Early Bird pricing with a savings of between $25 and $40 per registration (depending on registration option). Simply let us know you read this article on Accordions Worldwide. Registration form with discount: 2016Vegas.pdf Special group room rates are only $34/$42 (Deluxe/Premium) per room Sunday thru Thursday nights (weekend nights slightly higher) and special lowered resort fee of only $9.99 with group block (resort fee off block $14.99) a night per room – but you must use group code ACCORD6 to get these lowest guaranteed rates. Rates valid until the block fills or until July 8, 2016. The Gold Coast has cautioned that the hotel will fill rapidly this year. Recommended stays -- check in before 3pm Monday, August 8 and check out Friday morning, August 12, 2016. Why Las Vegas – we invite you to compare total pricing between other events. The total price with hotel room, airfare and event fee will be lower and you will experience why so many registrants return year after year and say the best place to be is Las Vegas! See our website AccordionStars.com for complete pricing options, or contact the Las Vegas International Accordion Convention at +1 801-486-1695 for personal assistance – and simply mention you read this article on Accordions Worldwide and we will deduct $25 off Option 1, $30 off Option 2, or $40 off Option 3. OR if you register online simply type Accordions Worldwide in the comment field and we will adjust your pricing. We would love to have our Accordions Worldwide readers join us and experience why the Las Vegas International Accordion Convention is such a wonderful event! Registration form with discount: 2016Vegas.pdf Website: AccordionStars.com Phone: +1 801-486-1695 email: info@AccordionStars.com |
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2016 ‘Tag der Harmonika’ In Kloster In Gleisdorf- Austriaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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 This year’s ‘Tag der Harmonika’ organised by the Harmonika Verband Österreichs (HVÖ) was held in the beautiful location of Kloster in Gleisdorf (Austria, Styria) from May 5th to 9th. The competition attracted more than 350 participants and included categories for accordion soloists, duos, ensembles and orchestras, for harmonica and the ‘Steirische Harmonika’ (Styrian Harmonica, a type of diatonic accordion), which has become very popular recently. Danijel Piller and Michael Frankenberger were selected to represent Austria in both senior and junior classical categories at the 2016 Coupe Mondiale in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, at the beginning of September. Danijel will also take part in the newly created ensemble category ‘World Music’ together with his ‘Quartet Piller’. Again Stefan Djordjevic was very convincing in his category (12 to 14 years) showing his enormous perspectives for the future. Michael Sattler, from Upper-Austria, not only took first prize in the highest category of the diatonic competition, but also in the competition to remember Erich Moser (former diatonic world champion), a category organized for the second time. As usual, there were many excellent performances of diatonic duets and folk music ensembles. Local accordion orchestra ‘Ars Harmoniae’ (conducted by Rudolf Plank and former winner of the Innsbruck festival) and well-known Austrian group ‘Dobrek Bistro’ ensured the evening entertainment. Together with the whole HVÖ crew Rudolf Plank was the perfect organizer of this event, and was rewarded ‘Merited Friend of the Accordion’ by HVÖ-President Werner Weibert. A larger report will be available on the next edition of the Diatonic News, published 1st June. |
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2016 Strumenti & Musica Festival, Spoleto - Italyby Federica Celesti, President, Italian Accordion Culture (IAC) |
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 From 18th to 22nd May, Spoleto, will host the 2016 Strumenti & Musica Festival organised by “Italian Accordion Culture”, CIA Italian member.There are various accordion categories including the Premio Strumenti & Musica (national competitions for young Italian accordionists) to qualify for the 69th CIA Coupe Mondiale. Download the Rules in Italian and English to see the various categories: 2016Spoleto.pdf Accordion Schedule: Friday 20th May: 9 pm "Baroque Music Concert" in the historic setting of the Hall of Honour of Palazzo Leti Sansi by Giorgio Dellarole (accordion) and Massimiliano Limonetti (clarinet) performing a repertoire of Scarlatti, Bach, Vivaldi, Telemann and Stanley. Saturday 21st May: accordion competitions from 9.00 am at the Palazzo Mauri. 9 pm "Buttons & Bellows" concert by Aleksandar Nikolic concert (bandoneon) and Petar Maric (accordion) to perform a program ranging from Bach, Vivaldi, Piazzolla, Angelis and Galliano. Sunday 22nd May: accordion competitions from 9.00 am until 1 pm at the Teatro Caio Melisso after which the results are announced. 5 pm Competition Winners Concert Teatro Caio Melisso by the piano and accordion winners. The international jury members (alphabetical order) are: Patrizia Angeloni (Italy), Giorgio Dellarole (Italy), Marco Gemelli (Italy), Ladislav Horak (Czech Republic), Alexander Selivanov (Russia), Jörgen Sundeqvist (Sweden), Li Tao (China), Zhang Xinhua China). You can attend free the competitors and the tickets for the Winners Concert may be purchased (€ 10) during the competition days. For further information: +39 334.8681080 +39 338.7692369 Email: info@strumentiemusica.com |
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"Philharmonika" Concert, Klingenthal plays before in Berlin - Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 Video above: Arseniy Strokovskiy (Russia), winner of the solo concert category performing in the 3rd round of the competition with the Vogtlandphilharmoinie Greiz/Reichenbach, conductor David Marlow performing "Conceto per Fisarmonica et orchestra" by Finnish composer Kirmo Lintinen. Video published May 13, 2016 http://www.klingenthal-magazin.dePictures: In the foyer of the chamber music hall of the Berlin Philharmonic for a special accordion concert. Jörg and Antje Künzel with Arseniy Strokovskiy (Russia) 1st Prize Kat IV, Nicolae Gutu (Moldova) 3rd Prize Kat VI and Leo Herzog (Germany) 3rd Prize Kat IV. On 10th May at the Berlin Philharmonic, a concert titled "Philharmonika", where Klingenthal City presented for the first time, the winner of the International Klingenthal Accordion Competition to the federal capital Berlin. Initiators of the concert were Waldemar Fleischhauer from Berlin club Pantonale e.V. and Prof. Jürgen Ganzer, Chairman of the Klingenthal Jury. Opening and closing the concert was accordion virtuoso and composer Vladimir Zubitsky from Ukraine, who has repeatedly contributed as a judge at the Klingenthaler competition. Performers included this years winners and past winners. Sophie and Leo Herzog from Germany, Rafaei Sapukov and Arseniy Strokovsky (both from Russia) and Nicolae Gutu (Moldova) as current winners. Past winners performing included Samuele Talari (Italy), Michael Dolak (Germany) Jean Baptiste Baudin (France). The Chamber Music Hall of the Berlin Philharmonic with 1,200 seats was well attended with around 1,000 tickets sold. Program and newspaper article download: 2016Philharmonika.pdf The performance of each player was very much appreciated by the audience with huge applause. A large event report of the 2016 Klingenthal Competitions with results and photos is online at: 2016 Klingenthal Download the program (3.6MB) at: 2016KProgram.pdf |
Video: Accordion Orchestra "AKUD Sonja Marinkovic“ Concert - Austriaby Harley Jones |
| The World Music Festival Gala-Konzert, 6th May, featured the winners of the 11th World Music Festival 2013: Accordion Orchestra 'AKUD Sonja Marinkovic' from Novi Sad, Serbia. Conductor Goran Penic. The Accordion Orchestra from Novi Sad consists of 40 active players and players who are active in various sectors (housewives, students, teachers, farmers, engineers, etc.). Goran Penic always seeks the extraordinary sound and unique interpretation. He stands out from the ordinary accordion orchestra by inserting new nuances, new timbres, with the help of seven elektronien, percussion and piano. His 40-piece orchestra is very well established, the sound is a careful balance, all of which helps create the unique sound quality. The Accordion Orchestra "AKUD Sonja Marinkovic“ has won numerous national and international competitions: Castelfidardo (2003, 2009), Pula (2005, 2007, 2009, 2013, 2015), Prague (2006), Innsbruck (2013), Smederevo (2003), Ruma (2005, 2007, 2011, 2013), Slavonski Brod (2012, 2013). The orchestra has been regularly awarded with excellent rating and is dedicated to original works of renowned composers: Rudolf Bruci, Karl Krombholc, Petar Ozgijan, Ivan Kovac, Bruno Bjelinski, Slavko Suklar, Stevan Divjakovic, Wolfgang Ruß. |
Suzanne Grzanna Wins Two Indie Music Awards, Hollywood – USAby Harley Jones |
  On April 26th, Suzanne Grzanna from Milwaukee, Wisconsin won two Indie Music Channel Awards - Best Jazz Artist for ‘Latin Nights’, (a song written by her accordionist father Don Grzanna) and Best Jazz Video Under $5,000 for ‘The Cat's Meow’. The 5th Annual Indie Music Awards were held this year at The Clive Davis Theater at the Grammy Museum in Hollywood, California. Each year hundreds of artists and guests from around the world attend the Indie Music Channel Awards. Don Grzanna, a prolific composer for accordion, has written over 100 accordion compositions which are available online at: Don Grzanna "I am thrilled beyond belief and humbled to have won these awards," said Suzanne Grzanna. In addition, Suzanne Grzanna's ‘The Cat's Meow’ music video is airing in various regions in the USA on the Bongo Boy Rock n' Roll TV Show. The show is on 54 channels across the U.S. Suzanne’s forthcoming gigs include: - Sunday May 22nd, 1 pm until 4 pm, a Jazz Unlimited Scholarship Fundraiser at The Packing House, Milwaukee; - Saturday June 11th, 6.30pm until 10.30pm, at The Packing House. |
Video: Orosz Zoltán & Bardóczy Attila Performing French Songs - Hungaryby Harley Jones |
| Zoltan Orosz Trio with Gábor Ursu (guitar) and Csaba Pengo (double bass) perform French Songs with Bardóczy Attila. Program: Padam, Padam; Il Pleut sur Bruxelles; Mon Manège à Moi; Les Feuilles Mortes; Oh,Champs-Élysées. Thanks to Duna Television for the recording. |
Stolen Bandoneon, Buenos Aires – Argentinaby Rob Howard |
 Professional musician Camillo Ferrero had his Doble bandoneon stolen in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 28th. The owner's description (including serial number): Double A. It is the year 20000. 37. Series has the top right hand broken and stuck with glue. I have written in my ID 22251821 and my name. For further information email: christian.luethen@gmx.net |
LAO and Jenny’s Accordionists Successes at the World Music Festival, Innsbruck – Austriaby Rob Howard |
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| The London Accordion Orchestra (LAO) have just taken part in the 12th World Music Festival, which were held in Innsbruck, Austria from May 5th to 8th. The LAO (conductor Ian Watson) achieved 2nd place in the advanced orchestra category. Full report, results, pictures and some videos are online at: 2016InsbrReport Also successful was Jenny’s Accordionists from Colchester (UK) who played in honor of Jenny Neal, their conductor, who passed away a couple of years ago, and they won the Ensemble category performing Muenchner Rhapsodie by Rudolf Wuerthner. The LAO performed ‘Rhapsody’ by Stuart Hancock and ‘Karneval’ by Matthew Scott. They also played a piece called ‘Flight’, which was written by their conductor, Ian Watson. The orchestra have been invited to give a joint concert with the Nuremburg Accordion Orchestra next spring. The 12th World Music Festival is the biggest competition for accordion and harmonica orchestras/ensembles. Full report, results, pictures and some videos are online at: 2016InsbrReport |
14 Years Ago: Music for a Jewish Silent Film in Italy, May 2002by Rob Howard |
 The Accordions Worldwide News for May 10th 2002 included an item about the Italian accordionist Claudio Jacomucci performing the soundtrack of the 1925 silent film ‘Jewish Happiness’ at a cinema in Bologna.Music for a Jewish Silent Film – Italy Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl On April 25th Claudio Jacomucci (accordion) and Marco Dalpane (piano) performed the soundtrack of the silent film ‘Jewish Happiness’ (A. Granowski, 1925) at the Lumiere Cinema in Bologna. The music, composed by the two musicians, is inspired by traditional Jewish music and in particular by the pieces collected by Ukrainian musicologist Beregovski. |
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Foster & Allen May/June Tour Dates – Australiaby Rob Howard |
 The ever popular duo Foster & Allen, from Ireland, are touring Australia during May and June, and their dates include:May 21st - Kedron Wavell Services Club, Brisbane May 22nd - Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads May 23rd - Events Centre, Caloundra May 24th - Empire Theatre, Toowoomba May 25th - Workers Club, Lismore May 26th - C.ex Coffs, Coffs Harbour May 27th - Wests Leagues Club, Newcastle May 28th - RSL Club, Rooty Hill May 29th - Entertainment Centre, Sutherland May 31st - RSL Club, Campbelltown June 1st - Anita's Theatre, Thirroul June 2nd - Soldiers Club, Batemans Bay June 3rd - Southern Cross Club, Canberra June 4th - The Cube, Wodonga June 5th - Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo June 7th - Eastbank Theatre, Shepparton June 8th - The Playhouse, Geelong June 9th - Palms At Crown, Melbourne June 10th - West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul June 11th - Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat June 12th - Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool June 13th - Arts Centre, Frankston June 14th - Union Cinema, Wonthaggi June 16th - Wrest Point Entertainment Centre, Hobart June 18th - Country Club, Launceston June 19th - Town Hall, Burnie June 21st - Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide June 23rd - Astor Theatre, Perth June 24th - Entertainment Centre, Bunbarry Foster & Allen began performing together in 1975, playing ‘easy listening’ songs and tunes with some traditional Irish music, and have since earned a worldwide following. In 1979 they released the single ‘A Bunch of Thyme’ in Ireland, which entered the Irish charts and became their first top-selling No. 1 single, soon afterwards repeating the feat in the UK. Several other hit singles and albums followed, and the duo became internationally popular. They have to date achieved album and video sales in excess of 22 million worldwide. Mick Foster was taught to play the accordion by a Sister Agnes Murray, a nun of the Mercy Order in Ballymahon, County Longford, and by Frankie Gavigan. Main influences on his playing included Jimmy Shand and Will Starr. In 1968 and 1970 Mick Foster won the All Ireland Piano Accordion Championship at the Fleadh Cheoil. He has stated that his accordion would be the last thing in life he would be prepared to give up. |
Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham Concerts, Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
 The ever popular fiddle/accordion duo Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham perform next week, as follows: May 21st, 8pm – The Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh EH21 6AA May 22nd, 7pm – Town Hall, Allardice St, Stonehaven AP30 2BU May 25th, 7pm - Universal Hall, Findhorn Foundation, The Park, Findhorn IV36 3TZ May 24th, 7.30pm – Stewart’s Hall, 15-15 Gordon St, Huntly AB54 8AJ May 26th, 7.30pm - Cotters Theatre, 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU Two of the most admired musicians on the present day Scottish traditional folk scene, Aly and Phil have worked as a duo since 1988, and have gathered a large and loyal following. Fiddler Aly Bain was a founding member of the Boys of the Lough, and Phil was the accordionist with Silly Wizard. For further information email: phil@philcunningham.com |
Ferran Martinez’s ‘Russian Trio’ Concert, Barcelona – Spainby Rob Howard |
 On Sunday May 29th, 9.30pm, Spanish accordionist Ferran Martinez, clarinet player Nigel Haywood, and singer Meritxell Rodes perform together in concert as the ‘Russian Trio’ at the Rte Souvenir, c/Valencia 232, Barcelona. Their program includes Russian works by Aleksei Khovstenko, Henri Volokhonsky, Vladimir Vyssotsky, and popular songs and gipsy songs. Ferran Martinez, born in 1971, is a graduate of the Barcelona Conservatory. He plays solo classical concerts and is a member of the Cavall Bernat group, performing Catalan popular music. He is also both an accordion and computer teacher. For further information email: ferranbayan@gmail.com |
Tango Concerts, Cape Town - South Africaby Rob Howard |
 On Saturday June 4th, 3pm, the CT Tango Ensemble, featuring accordionist Stanislav Angelov and Argentinean singer Juan Simon, perform a concert of tango music at The Music Academy of St Andrew, Greenpoint, Cape Town.The following day, Sunday June 5th, 3pm, the concert is repeated at Christ Church in Constantia, Cape Town. For further information email: music@goodmusic.co.za |
Mid-West Accordion Meet Up, Minneapolis – USAby Rob Howard |
 On Thursday June 9th, 6pm until 10pm, the Mid-West Accordion Meet Up, takes place at the Eagles Club, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Accordionists performing include Cory Pesaturo, Dan Newton, Danny Jerabek, Hank Thunander, and Patrick Harrison. Admission is $10. |
Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival, Kent - UKby Rob Howard |
 The Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival takes place on June 11th and 12th, and 18th and 19th, followed by a Prizewinner's Concert & Presentation of Awards on Saturday June 25th. Classes are held over both weekends at Walthamstow Hall Senior School, Sevenoaks, Kent, in Speech & Drama, Piano, Singing (including Choirs), Woodwind & Brass (including Orchestras), Strings and Accordions. The organiser is Margaret Holgate.The accordion classes will be held on Sunday June 12th. The adjudicator for the accordion sections is Sarah Smith LBCA(TD), ABCA(TD) LBCA, BA (Hons), PGCE. For further information email: candmholgate@btopenworld.com |
New York International Jazz Accordion Festival – USAby Rob Howard |
 The first New York International Jazz Accordion Festival, organised by Victor Prieto, takes place on September 17th and 18th at the Terraza 7 Club, NY. This festival presents the best of Jazz and world music accordionists in USA and abroad, celebrating the cultural heritage of the accordion.Entrance fee will be $15 at the door. On September 17th the Eddie Monteiro Trio will perform in concert, and on September 18th Guy Klucevsek will give a solo performance. Further details of this festival will be issued closer to the dates. For further information email: victorprieto2001@yahoo.com |
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Updated Site: Sonatina for Accordion Now Available by Don Grzanna - USAby Harley Jones |
 Updated Site: Don Grzanna has made available the work:grza184 - Sonatina For Accordion Don Grzanna has over 100 original works available online for viewing. This work is an eSheet format (pdf file), able to be emailed to the client. Sample pages for each movement available for viewing. Purchase online with Paypal secure credit card capture. |
Updated Site: Franck Angelis Pictures and Information - Franceby Harley Jones |
 Updated pictures of Franck Angelis (picture left) and information about his solo and duet compositions: ang556 Impasse (Solo) ang557 Hommage A Paco (Duet) ang558 Impasse II (Duet) ang559 Toccata (Duet) ang560 Haiti (Duet) ang561 Haiti (Solo) ang562 Comastor (Duet) ang563 Moscou-Paris (Duet) ang566 Hommage A Paco (Solo) ang567 Beijing 2011 (Solo) |
Updated Arrangement: Harlem Nocturne (Solo) Arranged by Gary Dahl - USAby Gary Dahl |
  Updated Arrangement: Harlem Nocturne arranged by well known teacher, performer and arranger Gary Dahl. Catalog: DH0096 View sample page.Any clients who have already purchased this music may email for the updated arrangement which will be provided by email to you without charge. Over 200 popular Dahl arrangements at: Gary Dahl |
Updated Site: CD by Jörgen Sundeqvist 'In Concert Behind Accordion' Available Againby Harley Jones |
 CD by Jörgen Sundeqvist 'In Concert Behind Accordion' is available again. Performers Jörgen Sundeqvist (solo) and some tracks in duet with Anthony Galla-Rini. Catalog: ks515 |
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