QATHET'S
THIRD ANNUAL
Accordion
Fest
May 10-11, 2024
Directed by Walter Martella and Karina Inkster
A project of the Powell River Academy of Music
Walter Martella and Karina Inkster are excited to bring you the qathet region's third annual Accordion Fest!
Including a concert performance; workshops for beginners and advanced players alike; and a wide range of musical genres for our audiences to enjoy, mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, 2024!
Join us for two days of diverse events celebrating one of the world's most versatile instruments!
CONCERT WITH
SPECIAL GUESTS
ACCORDION 101
WORKSHOP
ACCORDION
MASTERCLASS
SQUEEZEBOX
NIGHT
KLEZMER MUSIC +
IMPROV WORKSHOP
COURTYARD
PERFORMANCES
ACCORDION
REPAIRS & SALES
GENERAL
MERRIMENT
2023 HIGHLIGHTS
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023
[All day]
Accordion repairs and sales
7pm
Accordion Fest Main Concert/Opening Night
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023
[All day]
Accordion repairs and sales
10:30-11:45am
Accordion masterclass
12:15-1:45pm
Courtyard performances
2-3pm
Accordion 101
3:15-4pm
Introduction to klezmer music
7pm
Squeezebox Night
FEATURED PERFORMER:
RONEN SEGALL
Ronen joins us as a guest performer for our Main Concert (May 5) and our Squeezebox Night (May 6). He'll also be leading a group session introducing intermediate to advanced accordionists to klezmer music and improvisation.
Highlight reel from 2023's Fest. A sneak peek of what you'll experience in 2024!
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