AT THE 46TH PIF EDITION, HISTORY TAKES THE STAGE WITH ASTOR PIAZZOLLA’S SECOND BANDONEON.

After more than 80 years, the precious instrument, restored by Castelfidardo artisans, will accompany singer Silvia Mezzanotte at the October 1st concert.  Astor Piazzolla, the Argentinian composer of Italian origin who achieved international fame by revolutionizing tango, would be proud of it. His second bandoneon, which he used as a child for his first compositions,…

FEMME UP, the new award dedicated to women

Special Award to the most brilliant accordionist. In this edition of the Award, we want to recognize and promote the best female accordionist. The highest scoring accordionist in any category will receive a Luma Suite Special Edition Accordion Case, handcrafted and delivered by people at PIF 2021. Find out all the features here https://lumasuite.com/it/tienda-lumasuite-estuches/custodia-di-fisarmonica-in-fibra-di-carbonio-nuova-edizione/ .

The PIF is back

The International Accordion Prize returns to Castelfidardo for the 46th edition to be held from 28 September to 2 October. The tradition of the most prestigious event in the accordion world continues, after last year’s session which took place in streaming mode for obvious limits, with an appreciable and successful participation of competitors and the public.