Video: Houston Accordion Event event was reported by local TV, KPRC2 Houston Life

Another Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat event successfully ended with the gala concert at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Houston under the leadership of Stas Venglevski. This year’s theme was “A Spectacular Collage of European Music.” Orchestra members were challenged with outstanding orchestral arrangements of worldwide folk tunes and classical music from around the world – Finland, Russia, Azerbaijan, France, etc.

This year included the Youth Scholarship Ensemble with string instruments violin, cello, also marimba/percussion and soloists performing – Gabrielle Peck (cello), Shirley Johnson (vocal), Ali Haghshenas (garmon) and Gail Campanella (accordion). The enthusiasm and excitement of the young musicians pushed the orchestra members and audience to a high energetic level. The live performance was also streamed and promoted by local TV stations.

To conclude the event, the orchestra was offered a NASA tour which ended with the pleasant experience to explore and see the achievements and history of space science. 

Next year’s event has already been planned and set up with the theme “An Exploration of Modern Movie Music” and already has been sold out!

Nothing but a huge thanks goes to the entire orchestra for their dedication and serious preparation which made the entire event so successful! Next year’s event is just around the corner! Let’s shake the bellows and the world!