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29-Apr-2016
NAO UK Championships 2016, 22nd – 24th April, Liverpool - UKby Anna Bodell, Past NAO Chairperson |
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 Picture above: The festival opened on Friday with a special concert featuring Hohner Artists Alexander Bodell (left, UK), Elsa Goudy (middle, France), Kristap Ginters (right, Latvia) pictured with Anna Bodell, Raymond Bodell and Frederic Deschamps (France). The National Accordion Organisation of the United Kingdom (NAO) UK Championships was a great weekend, atmospheric, friendly, and full of wonderful music for the 71st year of the National Competitions! All results on the NAO website. On Saturday after a full day of competitions, a masterclass was held by Frédéric Deschamps which was highly appreciated. This was followed by a superb Celidh by "Highland Fling" led by NAO Hon Vice President Graham Laurie - great entertainment. Outstanding solo successes included: - 15 year old Roseanna Bodell (picture right, trophies presented by Mirco Patarini - Italy) retaining the 17 & under “Bell Trophy” Solo as well as winner of the Senior Polka; - Jessica Fraser from the Brian Laurie Music Academy; - Alexander Bodell in various categories. The NAO was also particularly pleased to welcome the large contigent of particpants from the Craven School Music (Harry Hinchcliffe) as well as Gerry Kelly and international participants from the Republic of Ireland - whose soloists greatly impressed over the weekend with special mention to Rachel Fitzpatrick. At the Annual General Meeting of the NAO, Raymond Bodell was re-elected as the NAO National Chairperson for a further year. The 2017 UK Championships will be held again at the Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool from 21st – 23rd April, all international participants welcome. Picture below: Corktown Music School |
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