Accordionists around the world have taken part in a 6th May broadcast, WAD2020 presenting a variety of interviews and videos around the world.

WAD2020 includes:
An introduction and performance by 2019 CIACoupe Mondiale winner Kirill Rusinov

A welcome by Grayson Masefield (New Zealand) and Kevin Friedrich (USA)

Information and plans for the 2020 73rd CIACoupe Mondiale hosted by the Accordion Association of Algarve, Portugal from October 5th to 11th, 2020

Information and performances from the Czech Accordion Association – accordionist Milan Rehak likes to entertain by playing something different, performing a fascinating arrangement of “Bach Meets ACDC”

Interview with Motion Trio and world premiere of a new work by Motion Trio and the Ratingen Kammerchoir entitled “Helicopter” to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Motion Trio playing together. The CD will be released soon.

Performances at 2019 CIACoupe Mondiale (Shenzhen, China) by winners and concert performers, plus 2019 Shanghai Spring International Accordion Festival and a new composition by Nova Wan were all featured in the China Accordion Association segment. Article below with further information.

The final performance is Radu Ratoi playing Dance Macabre by Saint-Saens. Radu is the winner of the 2019 CIACoupe Mondiale Masters Category

6th May broadcast: WAD2020