a Villini Restaurant of East Northport, NY sponsored the November 6, 2019 meeting of the Long Island Accordion Alliance(LIAA) which featured accordionist Charlie Sauss. He did not disappoint the sellout crowd with probably one of the most demanding and extensive programs ever performed at an LIAA event. His performance was outstanding,featuring a very diverse repertoire, dazzling technique and a very sensitive / expressive musical touch.

His program included a vast range of literature from the classical,Italian, French and church repertoire. Among these were Champagne Polka (Myron Floren), Fugetta (John Gart), Fantasy Impromptu (Chopin), Blue Danube (Strauss), Granada (Lara), Csardas (Monti), Amazing Grace, Happy Norwegian Polka (Myron Floren), an Italian medley and a French medley. His execution was flawless.

Charlie studied with Peter Viani (1980’s), Harold Danko (1985), Nick Paone (1975-1979), Joe Biviano (1970-1972), Serge Matusevitch (1967-1968), Peter Stio (1957-1967).

Listed below is just a part of his extensive and impressive resume:
2015 The Visit (Chita Rivera ) Broadway
1983-1984 Zorba (Anthony Quinn) Broadway and
National Companies
1981 Dick Cavett Show
1981 Tony Awards
1981-1982 Fiddler On The Roof (Herschel Bernardi) –
National Company
1981 Piaf – Broadway
1977 Finnian’s Rainbow – Jones Beach Marine Theatre
1971-1973 Fiddler On The Roof – Broadway
1970 Cry For Us All – Broadway
1976-1978 Toured extensively throughout the USA and Canada with the Guy Lombardo Orchestra
1976-1978 Guy Lombardo – New Year’s Eve on TV

On Wednesday, January 8, 2020 the featured guest artists will be accordionists Manny Corallo and Frank Toscano.

For further information:
631 – 261 – 6344
lavillini@yahoo.com