Anthony Galla-Rini, an ATG founder, composed two concerti for accordion with orchestra. “Concerto No. 2 in E minor for Accordion and Orchestra” has never been recorded. Recognizing the importance of this piece to our history and to the history of the accordion in the United States, ATG’s Board has commissioned a professional recording featuring the renowned Stas Venglevski with the Racine Symphony Orchestra, conducted by noted maestro Pasquale Laurino.

Included on the CD will be two additional tracks, both professionally remastered and mixed from earlier tape recordings of Concerto No. 1 in G minor for Accordion and Orchestra. In the first remastered track, with internationally famous Maestra Joan Cochran Sommers conducting the University of Missouri-Kansas City Accordion Orchestra, the first movement is played by Karen Fremar; the second, by Robert Sattler; and the third, by Jeff Lisenby — each a USA champion. The second remastered track is Galla-Rini’s own performance of “Concerto No. 1” with the Oklahoma City University Symphony Orchestra under the baton of James Neilson. Without doubt, this CD will be not only musically enjoyable, but also of historical importance.

Please contribute to this one-time, important project. Financial contributions of over $100 will receive a complimentary copy of the CD and be given special recognition in the next Bulletin. Add your name to join other ATG members and supporters of the accordion in their funding of this historic recording. Levels of donation are: Platinum donors: $500 and above; Gold donors: $250 – $499; Silver donors: $100. CLICK ATG-Donations and choose Galla-Rini Fund for the donation webpage. Donations of any size are, of course, also appreciated. Thank you!

Sincerely,
ATG Board of Directors
Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International