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Accordians return to their Vienna roots
http://viennatimes.at/news/Panorama/2012-02-26/28131/Accordians_return_to_their_Vienna_roots
26. 02. 12. - 13:00
It is a little-known fact that the accordion was invented in Vienna and in
tribute to this the city is now once again hosting for the 13th time
aninternational accordion festival
from 25 February
until25
March.
The instrument known as an accordion was in fact first patented in 1829 by
Cyrill Demian, of Armenian descent, in Vienna and today the city still has
several internationally famous accordian players.
Among them is star accordionist Otto Lechner, who opened the festival on 25
February together with the Windhunde and friends.
There was also a preview concert on 18 February with around twenty
exceptional artists, including Heinz Ditsch, Maria Düchler, Ingrid Eder and
Heidelinde Gratzl, who demonstrated why the accordion is rightly described
as one of the most versatile instruments around. In fact, its repertoire
ranges from traditional Viennese songs to tangos to electronic sounds.
Italian accordionists will be a particular focus this year. Musicians like
Daniele di Bonaventura, the Simone Zanchini Duo and Riccardo Tesi &
Banditaliana will be bringing a touch of "Bella Italia" to Vienna. Artists
from Germany, France and Finland will also
addspice
to the mix.
One particular recurrent feature every year is the Sunday silent film
matinees in the historical Filmcasino. There will be five projections this
year to the accompaniment of accordion music. The first, at 1 pm on 26
February, is the Chaplin classic "The Gold Rush" with live music by
Alexander Shevchenko and Maciej Golebiowski.
The accordion festival also has something for children. In "Schulz war nur
der Franz" Franziska Adensamer and Julia Ruthensteiner will set off every
Sunday afternoon with accordion and alarm clock on a clown-like journey of
discovery.
The adventure starts on 26 February in Dschungel Wien, the theatre for
young audiences. The
fullprogramme
can be seen
here .
Vienna Times
From: Baghdasarian
http://viennatimes.at/news/Panorama/2012-02-26/28131/Accordians_return_to_their_Vienna_roots
26. 02. 12. - 13:00
It is a little-known fact that the accordion was invented in Vienna and in
tribute to this the city is now once again hosting for the 13th time
aninternational accordion festival
from 25 February
until25
March.
The instrument known as an accordion was in fact first patented in 1829 by
Cyrill Demian, of Armenian descent, in Vienna and today the city still has
several internationally famous accordian players.
Among them is star accordionist Otto Lechner, who opened the festival on 25
February together with the Windhunde and friends.
There was also a preview concert on 18 February with around twenty
exceptional artists, including Heinz Ditsch, Maria Düchler, Ingrid Eder and
Heidelinde Gratzl, who demonstrated why the accordion is rightly described
as one of the most versatile instruments around. In fact, its repertoire
ranges from traditional Viennese songs to tangos to electronic sounds.
Italian accordionists will be a particular focus this year. Musicians like
Daniele di Bonaventura, the Simone Zanchini Duo and Riccardo Tesi &
Banditaliana will be bringing a touch of "Bella Italia" to Vienna. Artists
from Germany, France and Finland will also
addspice
to the mix.
One particular recurrent feature every year is the Sunday silent film
matinees in the historical Filmcasino. There will be five projections this
year to the accompaniment of accordion music. The first, at 1 pm on 26
February, is the Chaplin classic "The Gold Rush" with live music by
Alexander Shevchenko and Maciej Golebiowski.
The accordion festival also has something for children. In "Schulz war nur
der Franz" Franziska Adensamer and Julia Ruthensteiner will set off every
Sunday afternoon with accordion and alarm clock on a clown-like journey of
discovery.
The adventure starts on 26 February in Dschungel Wien, the theatre for
young audiences. The
fullprogramme
can be seen
here .
Vienna Times
From: Baghdasarian