The book 'The Giulietti sound' will be launched on Octobre 19, 2008 in Paradox, stage for contemporary music in Tilburg, the Netherlands. It will be published in Dutch as well as English. 96 pages, many photos and including a cd with Giulietti recordings from 1965 to 2005.
At the presentation there will be two performances. The British accordionist Karen Street, who plays the Giulietti for thirty years, will give a solo concert. Furthermore some pieces for two or more accordions will be played by members of the Demian Ensemble.
The Giulietti Sound
The book that matches the accordion
This book tells the story about a search for the secret of the special sound of the Giulietti accordion (right). It contains interviews with the people who built the instruments in Castelfidardo, Italy, as well as with people who play the Giulietti accordion for many years, and people who knew Julio Giulietti (1910-1996). The book also contains a CD with twelve pieces played on the Giulietti accordion, ranging from 1965 to 2005.
Book and cd can be ordered by writing a mail to giulietti@letterbeeld.nl with your address, the number of copies and the preferred language (Dutch or English). For international payments ( PayPal).
The costs are 24.50 euro for countries in Europe and 29.50 euro for countries outside Europe. Shipping is included in this price.
Further information
Some samples from the cd
I remember Newport by Leon Sash (1967)
Moderato by William Cosby (1978)
I dance for you by Karen Street (2002)
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