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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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Concert with Paragon Ensemble – 17th Feburary 2011

On 17th February, Paul performed in the world premier of a composition by Gareth Williams, for mixed chamber ensemble. Entitled “Home from Home” it was commissioned by the Paragon Ensemble for their 30th anniversary concert held in the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow. The Paragon Ensemble are renowned for their contribution to the generation and promotion of new music and so it was very positive to see the accordion being included in their latest commission. Continue reading

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Concert at The Merchants House of Glasgow – 15th December 2010

In 15th December, Paul Chamberlain took part in a concert for the members of the Merchants House of Glasgow. This was their annual Christmas concert and Paul performed alongside three other musicians, Marion Wyllie – Soprano, Andrew Huggan – Cello, and Geoffrey Tanti – Piano.

The concert was titled “Christmas Fantasia” and was an excellent opportunity to introduce the classical accordion to an appreciative audience, many of whom had not encountered it previously.

Paul performed a programme of which included works by Bach, Khachaturian, Angelis, Moszkowski as well as one of his own compositions – “Neva”.
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Scottish Tango Ensemble Concert – Ramshorn Theatre, Glasgow

On Tuesday November 2nd The Scottish Tango Ensemble are giving a concert in Glasgow. The ensemble features accordionist Paul Chamberlain along with violin, piano and double bass. The concert takes place at 1.15pm in the Ramshorn Theatre at Strathclyde University, and includes a selection of tangos by Salgan, Laurenz, De Caro, Villoldo and Piazzolla.

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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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HotScotch Ceilidh Band play in Monaco, featuring Paul Chamberlain – Accordion

On 28th August, HotScotch Ceilidh Band from Edinburgh were invited out to play in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The band is led by Paul Chamberlain on accordion, with Christine Anderson – fiddle and Jim Walker – drums. They were providing a Scottish ceilidh for guests on board the super-yacht “Christina O” as part of a wedding celebration with a Scottish connection. 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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RSAMD Concert to be broadcast on Radio Scotland – 11/07/10

The prizewinner’s concert for winners of the Governor’s Prizes which was held on 28th June, is to be broadcast on Radio Scotland during the programme “Classics Unwrapped” on Sundy 11th July. This will feature musicians from the Royal Scottish Academy … 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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