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!
CONCERT WITH
SPECIAL GUESTS
ACCORDION 101
WORKSHOP
ACCORDION
MASTERCLASS
ACCORDION
CABARET
ACCORDION
ORCHESTRA
COURTYARD
PERFORMANCES
ACCORDION
REPAIRS & SALES
GENERAL
MERRIMENT
2024 HIGHLIGHTS
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
[All day]
Accordion repairs and sales
7pm
Accordion Fest Main Concert/Opening Night
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024
[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
Accordion Orchestra
7pm
Accordion Cabaret
FEATURED ACCORDION FEST 2024 PERFORMER:
KONSTANTIN BOZHINOV
Konstantin is a classically-trained folk musician, teacher, and researcher. Originally from Dobrich, Bulgaria, he's lived in Vancouver, Canada, since 2006. He studied music at Douglas College, UBC, and McGill University. In 2018, he completed a PhD in musicology from UVic.
Some performance highlights include concerts with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Pacific Opera Victoria, and the Vancouver Bach choir.
He's recorded soundtracks for movies and best-selling video games. He recently released his first solo accordion album, titled Folk Tales. He also launched Made Up Records, a record label devoted to folk and world music.
Highlight reel from 2023's Fest. A sneak peek of what you'll experience in 2024!