In support of the CIA International Museum Cooperation, Vincenzo Canali (President) and Mr. Beniamino Bugiolacchi (Director) of the Museo Internazionale della Fisarmonica di Castelfidardo, Italy traveled to Scotland to attend the CIA event and to officially receive some items of the late Anthony Galla-Rini including a manuscript of the Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, pictures and a baton on behalf of the Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG). The presentation was worded as follows:

Concerto No. 1 in G minor (1941) – Composed by Anthony Galla-Rini (born January 18, 1904; died July 30, 2006).

This original copy of the Concerto was among the personal effects of Maestro Anthony Galla-Rini upon his death at the age of 102 years and 6 months. It is presented, along with one of the batons used by Anthony Galla-Rini, to the Museo Internazionale della fisarmonica di Castelfidardo (Italy) on permanent loan by his son, Ronald, and the Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG), of which Maestro Galla-Rini was one of the Original Founders and President Emeritus.

The two photos presented show Anthony Galla-Rini as both the Performer and the Conductor, two roles which he relished and excelled in throughout his lifetime. He was a professional accordionist, a prolific arranger for the accordion soloist and orchestra, and above all, a consummate musician.

Joan Cochran Sommers, ATG President, Glasgow, Scotland – October 25, 2008.

Pictured above making the presentation is Joan C. Sommers, ATG President with CIA President Kevin Friedrich.