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Accordionist in Royal Overseas League Competition

Paul recently reached the keyboard section final of the Royal Over-Seas League Competition, held in London. This prestigious annual competition brings together the best musicians from the UK, and the Commonwealth. Making a strong impression with the judges, Paul demonstrated the capabilities and potential of the classical accordion with a programme which included pieces by Bach, Nagayev, Angelis and Moszkowski.
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Paul Chamberlain in Castelfidardo – October 2010

Paul Chamberlain recently took part in the 35th International Accordion Festival Castelfidardo, held from 5th to 10th October 2010. Continue reading

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New audio file added to website

Classics Unwrapped presenter Jamie MacDougall chats to the RSAMD’s Music Planning Manager Nicolas Žekulin about the Governors’ Prize Competition and how the classical accordion has now become integrated into the academy’s keyboard department. Continue reading

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Paul Chamberlain – Radio Broadcast – Classics Unwrapped

The recent concert of Governors’ Prize winners recorded at the RSAMD on 28th of May was broadcast on Radio Scotland during the “Classics Unwrapped” programme on 11th of July. This is now available to listen to on BBC Iplayer for … Continue reading

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Paul awarded 2nd Prize at Pineto International Accordion Competition, Italy

On 12th June, Paul took part in the competition for Concert Artists at the 4th Accordion Art Festival held in Pinteo, Italy. This event was organised by Renzo Ruggeri. After a performance of music by Nagayev and Khachaturian, Paul was awarded … Continue reading

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RSAMD Concert on 28th June 2010 – News Item on Accordions Worldwide Website today.

                        Paul is playing in a prestigious concert on Monday 28th June at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Glasgow. The concert features all the Governers’ Prize … Continue reading

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Paul to represent the UK at Coupe Mondiale 2010 in Croatia

In April, Paul performed at the NAO UK Championships held in Blackpool and was selected to represent the UK in the 2010 Coupe Mondiale. The event is being held in Varaždin, Croatia from 19th – 25th October.

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First Accordionist to win the RSAMD Governor’s Recital Prize

In March 2010, Paul Chamberlain was the winner of the Governor’s Recital Prize at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow. He is the first undergraduate to study classical accordion at the RSAMD since it was accepted … Continue reading

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