Powell River Accordion Fest
Friday & Saturday, May 5 & 6, 2023 | various times | various venues
Walter Martella and Karina Inkster are excited to bring you Powell River's second annual Accordion Fest! Featuring two days of diverse events that celebrate and demystify a much-maligned and underappreciated instrument.
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023
Main Concert / Opening Night
Friday, May 5, 2023 | 7:00 PM | James Hall
Walter Martella and Karina Inkster present an evening of wide-ranging musical genres featuring the accordion. Enjoy classical and klezmer music, pieces from the Amelie film soundtrack, a tango band, and more!
Joining us from Roberts Creek are special guests Budge Schachte (guitar) and Boyd Norman (upright bass). Also featuring Cowichan Valley's Ronen Segall on accordion, as well as local musicians Moira Hopfe-Ostensen, Terry Martyniuk, and Jessica Colasanto.
Admission $25
Tickets are also available:
• at the
Academy Box Office – 7280 Kemano Street, Monday – Thursday 9:30 - 4:30 |
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023
Accordion Masterclass
Saturday, May 6, 2023 | 10:30 AM | Powell River Academy of Music
Participants: $45 - Please contact Karina Inkster to participate at 778-230-6849 or karina@karinainkster.com.
Audience attendance by donation at the door.
This session will offer critiques, insights, and suggestions to participants, providing a learning opportunity for both performers and observers.
Courtyard Performances
Saturday, May 6, 2023 | 12:15 PM | Powell River Academy of Music
Local and visiting performers share music in a casual environment. Sign up to play, and/or come and enjoy what's on offer.
By donation.
Accordion 101
Saturday, May 6, 2023 | 2:00 PM | Powell River Academy of Music
This workshop introduces accordion-curious folks of any (or no) musical background to the instrument. Bring your own accordion, or borrow one for the session (generously provided by Tempo Trend).
By donation.
Introduction to Klezmer Music
Saturday, May 6, 2023 | 3:15 PM | Powell River Academy of Music
Led by Ronen Segall of Accordion Love, intermediate players will learn the klezmer scale, and some improvisation basics.
By donation.
Squeezebox Night at the Forest Bistro
Saturday, May 6, 2023 | 7:00 PM | Forest Bistro & Lounge
Featuring Ron Campbell's band, Scout Mountain Bluegrass Band, and Ronen Segall and Walter Martella on accordions, enjoy an evening of lively popular music during dinner + drinks.
Admission $20
Tickets are also available:
• at the
Academy Box Office – 7280 Kemano Street, Monday – Thursday 9:30 - 4:30 |
For full schedule of events, please visit www.praccordionfest.com
Powell River Academy of Music
7280 Kemano Street · Powell River, BC V8A 1M2 · Canada
Telephone +1 604 485 9633
Facsimile +1 604 485 2055
E-mail info@powellriveracademy.org
Office hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Please note that we follow the SD47 school calendar.
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BCCF · IFCM · ACCC · Chorus America · BCACMS · ACDA · Powell River Tourism · Powell River Arts Council
