"In my opinion, and in the opinion of many leading musicians, Carmen Carrozza has been responsible for the elevation of the accordion as a concert instrument , to undreamed heights. His historical concert at Town Hall on May 6, 1962, will be long remembered as a milestone in the evaluation of the accordion as an instrument worthy of the concert stage."
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“The inevitable has happened. The accordion has reached a milestone. We, in the accordion field expected it, the only question was “when?”
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“Music history was made Sunday, May 6, 1962 in Town Hall, New York City, when Carmen Carrozza performed a program of commissioned works for the accordion and captivated both the audience and the critics who attended. The standing ovation that he received at the end of his performance was a tribute to Carrozza..."
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Here is what the critics said about Carrozza’s world premier’s of AAA commissioned works:
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Concerto for Accordion and Orchestra, Op. 75
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"Rubaiyat is a fantasy concerto in one movement for accordion and orchestra with narration over orchestral interludes. This work was commissioned by Carmen Carrozza..."
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Great up-to-date article about Carmen Carrozza, Thornwood, NY resident for over 40 years, at age 86
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