PR Accordion Fest
Walter Martella and Karina Inkster are excited to bring you Powell River's first annual Accordion Fest! Featuring two days of diverse events, you do not want to miss our celebration of one of the world's most misunderstood instruments.
Including a concert performance by one of the world's foremost accordionists, workshops for beginners and advanced players alike, and a wide range of musical genres for our audiences to enjoy, mark your calendars for May 6-7, 2022!
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2022
Nikolay Bine, accordion
Friday, May 6, 2022 | 7:00 PM | James Hall
Admission $20 - Students 18 & under free with student ticket voucher
7 pm Act One
Walter and Karina perform Piazzolla and Galliano pieces; Jessica and Karina perform Yann Tiersen pieces from the Amélie film soundtrack.
8 pm Act Two
Nikolay Bine performs his main concert of solo accordion pieces.
Tickets are also available:
| • at the
Academy Box Office – 7280 Kemano Street, Monday – Thursday 9:30 - 4:30 • by phone at 604 485 9633 • and at the door 30 minutes before the concert |
SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022
Accordion Masterclass
Saturday, May 7, 2022 | 11:00 AM | Powell River Academy of Music
Audience attendance by donation at the door
Led by international award-winning jazz accordionist Nikolay Bine, this session will feature performances by accordion amateurs and semi-professionals (e.g. UVic School of Music students). Nikolay will offer critiques, insights, and suggestions, providing a learning opportunity for both performers and observers.
To participate in the Masterclass, please contact Karina at 778-230-6849 or karina@karinainkster.com.
Courtyard Performances
Saturday, May 7, 2022 | 12-2:30 PM | Powell River Academy of Music
Local and visiting performers share music in a casual environment. Performances are interspersed with a presentation by Bruce Triggs, author of Accordion Revolution and host of the Accordion Noir radio show.
Accordion 101
Saturday, May 7, 2022 | *Time Change* to 3:00 PM | Powell River Academy of Music
Admission by donation at the door
Led by Walter and Karina, this by-donation workshop introduces accordion-curious folks of any (or no) musical background to the instrument. Got an old accordion languishing in your storage closet? Wondering what the heck the left-hand buttons are for? We’ll demystify this underappreciated instrument. Attendees can bring their own accordions, use one of ours, or sit in without playing.
Accordion Kitchen Party
Saturday, May 7, 2022 | 7:00 PM | Royal Canadian Legion Hall
Admission $20
Two main sets showcasing multicultural accordion music, performed by Walter Martella's band. Walter and Karina will also perform a selection of Astor Piazzolla pieces, and Karina with bandmate Jessica Colasanto will perform music by Yann Tiersen from the Amélie soundtrack. We’ll have guest musicians rotating through the main band. A fun and inclusive event, featuring dancing, beverages, and [maybe] lederhosen.
Tickets are also available:
| • at the
Academy Box Office – 7280 Kemano Street, Monday – Thursday 9:30 - 4:30 • by phone at 604 485 9633 • and at the door 30 minutes before the concert |
Accordion Fest Weekend Pass
Friday, May 6 & Saturday, May 7, 2022 | all events| all venues
Admission $45
The weekend pass includes admission to Jelena Milojević in concert, Accordion 101 (as a participant or audience member), audience member for Accordion Masterclass, and admission to the Accordion Kitchen Party. All accordion all weekend! Advance ticket sales only.
Tickets are available in advance:
| • at the
Academy Box Office – 7280 Kemano Street, Monday – Thursday 9:30 - 4:30 • by phone at 604 485 9633 |
For further information, please visit www.praccordionfest.com
Powell River Academy of Music
7280 Kemano Street · Powell River, BC V8A 1M2 · Canada
Telephone: +1 604 485-9633
Fax: +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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