Par COUNT GUIDO DEIRO. Count Guido Deiro (1886-1950), Italian-born composer and accordion virtuoso. Deiro was a major force in the popularization of the accordion in the early 20th century. Concert accordionist and scholar Henry Doktorski has transcribed and edited all of Deiro's original music for accordion--45 pieces including waltzes, rags, marches, polkas, fox trots, tangos, and popular Deiro favorites: My Florence Waltz, Egypto Fantasia, Sharpshooter's March, and the Broadway hit, Kismet. A lengthy essay and rare photos from the Deiro family archive complete the 192-page book. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / European - Solos / Recueil / Accordéon ou Clavier

Pour beaucoup d'Argentins, Astor Piazzolla ressentait, dans la conception du tango moderne, l'aboutissement d'une tendance évolutionniste tout en restant fidèle, dans l'esprit, à la base de la musique de la 'vieille garde'. En 1985 la ville de Buenos-Aires décernait à Astor Piazzolla une médaille pour l'ensemble de son oeuvre et le fit 'Citoyen d'Honneur'. Il meurt le 4 Juillet 1992. Dans l'album #4, nous vous présentons des titres tels que : Los PoseidosLas FuriasNoninoMilonga del Angel / Accordéon

This collection of 14 original waltzes tangos and dances for piano accordion is representative of the many sights and sounds of Europe. The special features of this book are simply the many flavors of each and every song. Eachtune has its own story to tell. As you play ?An Old French Town ? imagine walking through narrow streets with old buildings and people playing music on the streets. ?Morning in Paris? was in the author?s head the morning hisfamily took a boat ride on the Seine River. Similarly all of the other songs are about places the composer visited and things he and his family did while visiting Europe

The Tango is a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin characterised by long pauses and stylised body positions. This musical form was subsequently adopted by other countries primarily France Spain and Italy. Many prominentcomposers have applied it to a wide variety of compositions.Using Piano scores in both the Latin-American and Spanish rhythmic traditions Gary Dahl has skillfully compiled and arranged French Tangos forAccordion. The music in this anthology was originally published from the late 1930's to 60's and is characterized by its romanticism rich harmonies and emotive melodies. These arrangements are orchestral in nature befitting the Accordion's various timbres and capabilities. In standard notation. Includes access to audio online.