The Musictech Digital Orchestra Concert - Italy by, producer of Midi Systems and Accordion Amplification, presents “The Musictech Digital Accordion Orchestra” at the historic Astra Theatre,, October 15th at 9pm. The orchestra members Vincenzo Abbracciante, Mirko Azzalin, Giancarlo Caporilli, Vincenzo De Ritis, Gianni Mirizzi, Gennaro Ruffolo, Marco Polidori, Massimo Siviero, Heather Smith and Alberto Valguarnera will show the world the potential of the Music Maker Digital 50. Aesthetically it is a traditional accordion maintaining the traditional parameters; keyboards, bass mechanism and bellows, the last of which enables the performing accordionist to express his personal soul and sensitivity by means of the perfect dynamic control, able to respond adequately even when the bellows are fully open, due to the special Musictech sensor circuitry.

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Technology has replaced the valves with solid-state contacts and the hand-made reeds with integrated Digitally Sampled Instrument Sounds featuring 25 various accordions such as Musette, Cassotto and another 25 traditional orchestral instruments; Strings, Violins, Choruses, Organs, Guitars, Brass etc., with international experience of the needs of accordionists, has united human resources and the latest technology in the development of the Music Maker Digital 50 Accordion. The professional accordionists of today’s musical world know the potential of this instrument and use it in the most amazing performances of many kinds of music.

World Premiere of Bandoneon Concerto, Cavtat – Croatia by During the second `Epidaurus Festival` in beautiful Cavtat, accordion virtuoso Miran Vaupotic premiered with known Zagreb soloists the ‘Epidaurus Concerto’ for bandonen and string orchestra, by Croatian composer Damir Buzleta. This is the first bandoneon concerto in the history of Croatian music. 3d pro key machine. The performance was a great success, with inspired playing from both soloist and ensemble.

The concerto consists of three movements. The first describes passengers and lovers of Dubrovnik in the late hours, the second movement brings an impression of Dubrovnik at dawn, and the third is a vivacious dance-like play where a wonderful mixture of tango rhythm and a Mediterranean charm is interlaced and described. Damir Buzleta, born in 1958 in Pula, learned music very early, taking up the accordion. He participated in many competitions and festivals in Croatia and abroad, winning many awards. In 1978 he started to compose, and his first composition was called ‘Sketches’. He studied composition with eminent Croatian composer Zlatic, and also took up conducting.

His works are mainly written for accordion and for accordion orchestra. Bužleta also organizes master classes for accordion. Ancient remains, Renaissance palaces and villas make up the historical nucleus of Cavtat, a town south of Dubrovnik. In ancient times it was known as Epidaurum, and today is the tourist and cultural center of Konavle, the southernmost region of Croatia. For further information email.

Kevin Friedrich Helps Home Town Celebrate Centennial - New Zealand by President performed to a capacity audience in the Dargavillle Town Hall as part of his home town’s Centennial celebration weekend, which featured local born artists including pop star Mark Williams and Dragon (Australia) as other well other local performers. Kevin (New York) has returned regularly to his home town to partake in various concerts and activities. Among those in attendance was the town Mayor Neil Tiller of Dargaville (population 4,000). Located north of Auckland, Dargaville was once home to a thriving accordion scene which boasted eight accordion orchestras and bands spread amongst four sizeable accordion studios.