Geir Draugsvoll and Ida Løvli Hidle set up a brand new accordion festival. The Nord Accordion, from 23th to 27th Kuly 2018, is a combination of master classes and seminars for young accordionists on a high level and accordion concerts for broad audience is unique. They wanted create a summer academy for young and talented accordionists, something they wish existed when they where young.
In Voss and in the aria around there will be many concerts presenting a wide spectre of Norwegian and international accordionists of several genres. The audience will listen everything from contemporary and classical music to tango and Norwegian folk music.
The summer academy will take please at Ole Bull Akademiet where we will arrange classes and accomodation. The Ole Bull Akademiet is located close to the city centre of Voss, with an amazing view over the area. Amongst other concert venues is Stalheim Hotel. As a part of the summer academy the artists on the festival will make some workshops about their music and projects.
More info at http://www.nordaccordion.com/en/