BEty Jo Simon was interviewed on the NZ national radio station, Radio NZ, to kickoff the 2009 Coupe Mondiale. Picture above shows Betty Jo at the Radio New Zealand studio with Harley Jones, head of CIA Public Relations.

Eva Radich has a daily show of music news, interviews and concert reviews. Each day a specialist is invited to explore an aspect of their chosen field. On Thursday, August 20, USA accordionist Betty Jo Simon was interviewed on Radio New Zealand. She was in New Zealand as part of the 2009 Coupe Mondiale World Accordion Championships and Festival. You can hear her interview via podcast at: http://www.radionz.co.nz/concert/programmes/upbeat/20090820

Betty Jo gave three outstanding performances of the Galla-Rini “Concerto No. 1 in G minor for Accordion & Orchestra” with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gary Daverne.

For more information and photos, please visit the Coupe Mondiale web site.
Click on “Daily Reports and Information from Auckland, New Zealand”