The Accordionaires’ Pops Orchestra under the baton of Janet Hane will perform an evening of accordion music in North Hollywood, California, on February 20, 2018.

The concert feature soloists, including Gail Campenella on the accordion, vocalist Ara Kocharyantsa, and trombonist Bob Rokos. The hour and a half program spans a wide variety of music, including such classical pieces as Dichter und Bauer [Poet and Peasant] Overture (von Suppe/Herold) and Farandole (Bizet); movie music Moulin Rouge Medley (arr. Desiderio); a tango Por Una Cabeza (Gardel/Desiderio); and Just Another Polka (Loesser- DeLugg/Desiderio).

Although the concert is an annual concert for the orchestra’s supporting accordion club, the Accordionaires, the public is welcome. There is a suggested donation of $10 at the door. The concert begins at 7:00pm. Doors open early at the venue (Victorio’s Restaurant, 10901 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood).

To assure a seat, it is suggested that you arrive early. For further information – or to become of member of this orchestra – contact Janet Hane at accordionconnect@sbcglobal.net.