Musikmesse 2014 - Frankfurt, Germany, March 12-15
March 26, 2013Musikmesse is the largest international trade show for musical instruments and sheet music. Imagine 4 days packed full with special presentations and concerts. Talking about the accordion manufacturers, it will not be overstated to say Castelfidardo goes to Frankfurt during the trade show. Accordion manufacturers, bellows and reed makers, electronics developers (MIDI, microphones) - you can clearly sense the pulse of the industry, try the latest products, talk to the artisans and many of the world renowned artists.
It was a great pleasure to join Siwa & Figli and many of our friends for a memorable couple of days. Our guests enjoyed some spectacular performances by Featured Artists Edo and Dina Krilic and Lelo Nika's Trio. Goran Vorgic and Dorjan Krljar inspired the dancers among us. Many people got the opportunity to experience in person the instant response and tonal power of the Siwa & Figli accordions.
The Siwa & Figli brand has received world wide recognition since the company's debut on the world stage at this same event in 2010. Now many musicians perform with these fine instruments on all continents.
The photographs below should give you an idea about the spirit of the event.
Welcome
to the
Siwa & Figli booth at Musikmesse 2014!
Greetings from the Master!
Ivan, Dragana, and Ivana Stanojlovic proudly present their Siwa & Figli Accordions,
fantastic instruments crafted with expertise and passion.
The Accordion Gallery and Siwa & Figli - Love at first chord...
With my good friends and fabulous accordionists Goran Vorgic, Dorjan Krljar ...
... and Dule Kremenovic
Michael Gallina (bass machine expect at Siwa & Figli), Dule Kremenovic,
Guenadiy Lazarov, Edo Sadikovic, and Ivan Stanojlovic
Edo and Dina Krilic performing at the Siwa & Figli booth
Please, visit http://www.edodina.com/ for some great videos
I have been a fan of Edo and Dina for few years now and it was great to finally meet them in person.
Doa Krilic shares the music genius of her parents
Ivana Stanojlovic and Doa Krilic
Goran Vorgic joins Edo for an improvised duet - you would think they play together every day
Lelo Nika's Trio (Lelo Nika-accordion, George Mihalache - cimbalom, and Tommy Anderson - bass)
performing at the Siwa & Figli booth
These musicians can play really fast - see the above picture. My camera couldn't focus on their hands.
The photograph has not been digitally modified.
Ivan Stanojlovic and friends
(Miki Petric, Ivan Stanojlovic, Edo Krilic, Lelo Nika, Dina Krilic, Dragana Stanojlovic, and Guenadiy Lazarov)
Life is good :-)
It is truly inspiring to be in the company of accordion virtuoso Lelo Nika and
master accordion craftsman Ivan Stanojlovic
The Stanojlovic Family - the best hosts
Accordion Brothers - Ivan, Goran, and Dorjan
The Siwa & Figli accordions brought smile to every performer
... and more music ...
Let's get this party started ...
See what happens when Goran and Dorjan team up. Their music and energy is invigorating and
people start dancing and singing ...
Edo Sadikovic and Ivan Stanojlovic - musicians, dancers, singers -
soon joined by Doa Krilic
Do you notice the Euro bills in the bellows folds? By the end of the show
there are no more empty bellows folds :-).
After dancing a Serbian kolo Ivan and Edo are not even tired.
Ivan Stanojlovic and Guenadiy Lazarov with Edo and Dina Krilic
after their performance in the Concert Hall at Musikmesse
Lelo Nika Trio on stage in the Concert Hall at Musikmesse
What a memorable performance - I hope to post links to some videos ...
Guenadiy Lazarov, Amleto Dallape, and Edo Sadikovic
It was so nice to see Mr. Dallape still in good health and always with a smile.
--- Musikmesse 2010 ---
Ivan, Dragana, and Ivana Stanojlovic proudly present their Siwa & Figli Accordions,
fantastic instruments crafted with expertise and passion.
The Accordion Gallery and Siwa & Figli - Love at first chord...
With my good friends and fabulous accordionists Goran Vorgic, Dorjan Krljar ...
... and Dule Kremenovic
Michael Gallina (bass machine expect at Siwa & Figli), Dule Kremenovic,
Guenadiy Lazarov, Edo Sadikovic, and Ivan Stanojlovic
Edo and Dina Krilic performing at the Siwa & Figli booth
Please, visit http://www.edodina.com/ for some great videos
I have been a fan of Edo and Dina for few years now and it was great to finally meet them in person.
Doa Krilic shares the music genius of her parents
Ivana Stanojlovic and Doa Krilic
Goran Vorgic joins Edo for an improvised duet - you would think they play together every day
Lelo Nika's Trio (Lelo Nika-accordion, George Mihalache - cimbalom, and Tommy Anderson - bass)
performing at the Siwa & Figli booth
These musicians can play really fast - see the above picture. My camera couldn't focus on their hands.
The photograph has not been digitally modified.
Ivan Stanojlovic and friends
(Miki Petric, Ivan Stanojlovic, Edo Krilic, Lelo Nika, Dina Krilic, Dragana Stanojlovic, and Guenadiy Lazarov)
Life is good :-)
It is truly inspiring to be in the company of accordion virtuoso Lelo Nika and
master accordion craftsman Ivan Stanojlovic
The Stanojlovic Family - the best hosts
Accordion Brothers - Ivan, Goran, and Dorjan
The Siwa & Figli accordions brought smile to every performer
... and more music ...
Let's get this party started ...
See what happens when Goran and Dorjan team up. Their music and energy is invigorating and
people start dancing and singing ...
Edo Sadikovic and Ivan Stanojlovic - musicians, dancers, singers -
soon joined by Doa Krilic
Do you notice the Euro bills in the bellows folds? By the end of the show
there are no more empty bellows folds :-).
After dancing a Serbian kolo Ivan and Edo are not even tired.
Ivan Stanojlovic and Guenadiy Lazarov with Edo and Dina Krilic
after their performance in the Concert Hall at Musikmesse
Lelo Nika Trio on stage in the Concert Hall at Musikmesse
What a memorable performance - I hope to post links to some videos ...
Guenadiy Lazarov, Amleto Dallape, and Edo Sadikovic
It was so nice to see Mr. Dallape still in good health and always with a smile.
--- Musikmesse 2010 ---
| Master Ivan
Stanojlovic with some of his good friends and loyal partners - Here is
to friendship and music! |
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| Left to right: Dorjan Krljar, Hannes Michor, Goran Vorgic, Ivan Stanojlovic, and Guenadiy Lazarov. |