Come and enjoy these fine performances right here in the heart of the Fraser Valley!

Acclarion
Friday, October 23, 2009
Matsqui Centennial Auditorium

Acclarion, Canada's premier accordion-clarinet duo, was formed in 2003. Since that time, they have exposed audiences to their unique sound, which is a blend of classical, jazz, folk, and pop influences. Canadian composers, including Charles Cozens and Alexander Rapoport have written music for them, while David has composed and arranged many works specifically for the duo. Live performances have taken Acclarion across Ontario and Quebec, while their music has been played regularly on national public radio. Their distinctive sound is perfectly suited for film music, and has been featured in the Canadian-produced documentary, "Sing Me To Sleep." In 2006, Becky and David were married in a highly-publicized concert-wedding. They performed original compositions by David, with guests Erica Goodman (harp) and Angela Park (piano). Acclarion's live concert performance broadcast on CBC Radio introduced audiences to their expanded quartet, Quadratone, which adds viola and tuba. The ecclectic quartet containing woodwinds, strings, and brass, provides a remarkable rich sound to arrangements of classical standards.

David Carovillano holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. Since 1988, he has studied under Canadian accordion virtuoso, Joseph Macerollo. David has performed on numerous television shows, including City TV's Breakfast Television, Insight Productions' Ready or Not, and HGTV's Design for Living. Having competed in various music festivals throughout North America, he has received over 140 awards for his playing. He has received several scholarships from the University of Toronto. David participated in masterclasses held in Venice Italy in 1999, studying under noted accordionist, Hugo Noth. In 2000, he was an accordionist with the Stratford Festival's production of Fiddler on the Roof. In 2001, David joined The Toronto Winds, a woodwind chamber ensemble. He was the featured performer on CBC Radio Two’s Music Around Us. He was also an accordionist with the new Mozart musical, The Magic of Love and is featured on the original cast recording of the musical on the Ecclectic Records label. David has performed in various chamber capacities with members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, ArrayMusic, Tapestry, and others. He has performed with Collaborations, a new music concert series. 2004 engagements include Acclarion at the New Music Festival, Brampton Indie Arts Festival, and featured musicians in a new production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest.

Rebecca Sajo-Carovillano holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. She is the first person in the university’s history to major in multiple woodwind performance. Becky is proficient on all clarinets, bassoon, saxophone, and flute. She has studied with clarinetist Peter Stoll, saxophonist Alex Dean, and bassoonist Kathleen MacLean as well as playing in masterclasses for James Campbell and Sabine Meyer. She was a finalist for two years in the Canadian Music Competitions, and received top honours from the Royal Conservatory in Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet. She has played with the National Youth Band, the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra, and the Toronto Philharmonia. She has also been a musician in the pit for productions of Jesus Christ Superstar, Bye Bye Birdie, Guys and Dolls, Into the Woods, The Music Man, and West Side Story. She recently participated in the Henry Mancini Institute in Los Angeles where she played with musicians such as Paul McCandless, Randy Newman and Arturo Sandorval. Becky’s musical versatility was displayed through performances of classical, jazz, pop and film music with some of LA’s finest musicians.


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