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Eddie Monteiro is an accordion pedagogue at the Peter Soave Music Academy being held in Sauris, Italy from July 24-August 7, 2016. Accordionists from around the world are attending for lessons and workshops with distinguished artists, and participate in ensemble and orchestra rehearsals, culminating in concerts for the townspeople of the area.

The artists will also perform in numerous combinations throughout the event, with morning concerts in the local places of worship, and appearances at local trattorias and concert venues in the area.

Eddie Monteiro (New Jersey,USA), of Portuguese descent, is one of the most unique jazz accordionists of all time. He has over 30 years of musical performances in classical, jazz, dance, theater, cabaret and choral ensembles. His harmonic skills are mind boggling and his talent is colossal.

Eddie is also the youngest honoree elected to American Accordionists’ Association Hall of Fame, November 1994. Member of Bobb Rosengarden, Skitch Henderson, Peter Duchin, Ray Bloch, Michael Lanin and Marty Ames, orchestras from 1971 to present, performing in the New York Metropolitan area and worldwide.

Eddie has been a featured member of pit orchestras on stage in the Broadway revival performance of “Carnival” and “Evita” and recording of radio and television jingles for Sesame Street, General Foods, Colgate Palmolive, Anheuser-Busch, AT&T, Bennigan’s Restaurants, Pontiac and more.

Lead artist of innumerable society bands performing throughout the world at social events, political gatherings and corporation conventions. Eddie serves currently as the Music Teacher, Choral Director, Vocal and Instrumental Music Director for the Ann Street Elementary School.

Eddie will be joined by Ralf Bethke, Nicolas Couvet, Dr. Duilio Dobrin, Eddie Monteiro, Dr. Véronique Moret, Annie Mougel, Marco Quarantotto, Viatcheslav Semionov, Prof. Dennis Tini, Mary Tokarski, Stas Venglevski and Alexander Skliarov,

Pete said, “PSMA generously offers a rich musical experience that plunges each participant into the depths of musical artistry. This summer session includes workshops, intensive coaching, master classes, chamber music, and rehearsals culminating in concerts where participants and professionals will be playing side by side.

“The exquisite picturesque setting for PSMA is Sauris, this tiny alpine village nestled in the Dolomite mountains of Italy, bordering Austria. My wife, Madeleine, and I have worked passionately to realize this project and create a multifaceted program and environment to equip instrumentalists from around the world with the knowledge and skills they need to perform music.”

For further information: madysoave@hotmail.com