The 3rd All-Russian accordion competition and festival ‘Accordionissimo’ took place from December 8th to 11th took place in Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia. Igor Grebenkin Organizer (picture left)

This event is unique as it is solely devoted to performers playing piano accordion. The event featured contests of young musicians, concerts of the leading accordionists of Russia, master classes, conferences, workshops and excursions.

2012 Accordionissimo Full Review in English and Russian languages with photos

Photo below: People’s artist of Russia, Professor of Gnessins Academy of Music Yuri Dranga (in the middle) with his students Ivan Karalkevich and Evgeniya Popova.