Video: Mary Mancini “Tic Ti Tic Ta” and Mario Tacca with the Hallandale Symphonic Pops Orchestra, Peter P. Fuchs, Conductor, 2/18

Accordionist Mario Tacca and vocalist Mary Mancini have a busy fall season. They are a unique duo, entertaining with an eclectic repertoire sure to please everyone. Put one of their performances on your calendar and you will be happy you attended!

Mario Tacca was born in Italy. During his childhood, his family moved to the Alsace Lorraine region of France where he began his musical studies. This is where his love and intense desire to play the accordion began. He loved the sound! He would pick up the accordion and imitate some of the songs his mother used to sing. The desire and love never diminished, despite having to walk three miles weekly to his teacher with his instrument strapped to his back!

While in France, he was the winner of many regional and national accordion competitions. He went on to become a world champion, winning the World Cup of Italy, the Grand Prix of Paris, the US National Competition and the International Accordion competition held at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Mario Tacca dazzles audiences across the US and around the world with his unmatched virtuosity on the accordion and his exciting interpretations of international music, the classics and pop.

Mario has recently been seen on MTV in a commercial for a pilot Italian Food program.  Also, he was seen on the Food Network in a commercial for “Throwdown with Bobby Flay.” His latest recording, “Journey Through the Classics” features great melodies from the Classic Repertoire.  Also, he and Mary Mancini have just released their latest duet CD, “Ricordi.”  It is a collection of Italian melodies, featuring Mary and Mario together, and, Mario performing solo.

Internationally acclaimed vocal artist Mary Mancini has been featured in the New York Times, the Forth Worth Star-Telegram, and the Journal News and has performed in a variety of venues around the world. Able to sing in eight different languages, Mary draws from a deep repertory reservoir.  She is adept at pop, show tunes, operatic arias, and sacred music and has received worldwide acclaim.  Le Republicain Lorrain, in Alsace-Lorraine, France, writes that the “purity of her voice, the ease with which she interpreted the most difficult pieces showed that she is a great artist.”  The Spring City Evening News in Kunming, China, writes that “audiences were greatly impressed by Mary Mancini’s singing ability…Through her music, we see her heart is smiling.”

Mary has headlined numerous concert halls and festivals in North America, Europe, and China. She has performed at the Garden State Arts Center, Resorts International Casino Hotel, Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, and Mohegan Sun Resort Casino in CT. Mary, with Mario Tacca, has completed two concert tours of China.  As guests of the China Ministry of Culture, they toured five cities in three weeks and performed with three symphony orchestras.  Joining them on their tour was highly acclaimed Chinese tenor, Douglas Song.  In addition to performing with the symphony orchestras, some of the most memorable moments included a performance held at the 1600 seat True Color Jazz Supper Club in the booming city of Shenzhen and in the 3500 seat Golden Opera House.

In addition to a busy concert schedule, which keeps her on the road for over 200 days a year, Mary also maintains an active recording career.   On “Canzoni dal Cuore,” her CD of Italian Love Songs & Arias, Mary sings with passion many of the classic songs from the Italian repertoire.  The album also includes her own composition, “Preghiera, Ninna-Nanna” set to the music of Pietro Mascagni. Together, Mary and Mario have just released their latest duet CD, “Ricordi.”  It is a collection of Italian melodies, featuring Mary and Mario together, and, Mario performing solo. The Red Cross selected Mary’s original composition, “With Open Arms,” to accompany its video tribute to the September 11 victims. Mary was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Order of the Sons of Italy in America for her ongoing outstanding musical contribution to the arts.

Future 2022 Performances:
Mario Tacca
Sunday, September 4, 2022 and Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 1 – 5: PM
Magnanini Winery
172 Strawridge Road
Wallkill, NY 12589
For Reservations, call 845-895-2767

Mario Tacca
Wednesday, September 14, 2022: “Accordions Around the World” at Bryant Park, NYC from 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Mary Mancini & Mario Tacca: Friday, September 16, 2022 7 – 10:PM
Rini’s Restaurant & Wine Bar
12 W. Main Street
Elmsford, NY 10523
914-592-6799
Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Mario Tacca: Sunday, October 9, 2022 from 1 – 5:PM
Magnanini Winery
172 Strawridge Road
Wallkill, NY 12589
For Reservations, call 845-895-2767

Classical Meets Jazz Concert Featuring Ray Blue, Mary Mancini & Mario Tacca: Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 4:PM
St. Joseph and St. Mary Immaculate Church
463 Tomkins Avenue
Staten Island, NY
718-816-0047
Tickets: $30 Tickets sales will be handled by Event Brite.

Mary Mancini & Mario Tacca in A Glorious Christmas Concert: Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:PM
Church of the Assumption
920 First Street
Peekskill, NY 10566

Mary Mancini and Mario Tacca are available for: Concert and show performances, Church Weddings, Wedding Receptions, Special Events, Corporate Events and In-home/Private Performances.

For further information:
Manciniandtacca@gmail.com
Cell: 914.737.8872