Welcome to the CIA World Accordion
Orchestra II.
Following the very
successful World Accordion Orchestra debut performance at the Coupe
Mondiale 2007 under the Musical Direction of Joan Sommers, we are delighted
to announce that the “CIA World Accordion Orchestra II” is
to be held during the 61st Coupe Mondiale.
The members of the CIA World Accordion Orchestra II will again include
musicians from many different countries – including many officers
of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes
and delegates attending the 120th CIA Congress. Our Concertmaster will
again be CIA President Kevin Friedrich.
It is planned
that there will be four pieces each conducted by a different Musical
Director - they are three well known Scottish Conductors - Brian Laurie,
Graham Laurie and Ronnie Brown – together with our International
Guest Conductor and founder of the concept of the World Accordion Orchestra
– Joan Cochran Sommers from the USA.
Mandatory Rehearsal: Friday, October
24, 2008 - time to be announced
Mandatory Rehearsal: Saturday, October 25, 2008 - time to be announced
Performance: Saturday, October 25, 2008 - time to be announced
The four conductors will be featured:
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