The Bilbao Accordion Symphonic Orchestra fills the Arriaga Theater in a memorable Christmas Concert

The baton of Amagoia Loroño has welcome Christmas from the stage of the Arriaga Theater, with a vibrant concert packed full to the brim with an audience that has come back to this regular appointment, sponsored by the BBK Foundation.

The brilliant performance of these virtuoso Accordions has liven up the Christmas holidays through its selection of traditional pieces from the great European music, a good number from the composers J. Strauss and J. Brahms to finish with a selection of Christmas melodies; among all, the Ator...Ator... or the Mesias Sarritan, so representative from ours.

The concert could not conclude without the famous Radestzky march, indispensable in this Christmas musical events, and where the audience played an active role.

The well care setting and stage design of the formation was perfectly combine with the magnificent environment of the Arriaga Theater to obtain an spectacular effect and an enthusiastic applause; an affection that the Bilbao Accordion Symphonic Orchestra welcome with renew pride since it was named “Distinguished of Bilbao” by the mayor of the city council of Bilbao, Iñaki Azkuna and that is consider by the Orchestra the best Christmas present.

El Correo, December 20^th 2007

Bilbao folk Alley

Seeing them lining in a row and in full gale, an orchestra of accordions looks like a boat in the middle of a storm. The swinging of the accordionists, the audible wind that they take out from the paunch of their instruments, evoke the image of a sailing boat fighting against the elements of the nature. This is a visual sight worthy of admiration, further on each one's musical interest.

This phenomenon could be contemplated yesterday in the Euskalduna Palace, during the concert of the Bilbao Accordion Symphonic Orchestra that was conducted by Amagioa Loroño and sounded as if the breaths of great composers blow up the pumps of each of the accordions. The concert, called "From North to South and from East to West" has been used for the recording of a new disc under the protection of the Group Nervión, where Bilbao Television and Nervión Radio were the king and the queen. The Orchestra, founded in 1963 by the maestro Josu Loroño, has grown and moves on along the years being considered today as one of the outstanding cultural heritage of the Villa. That's the reason why in 2005 Iñaki Azkuna, major of Bilbao, whom also attended yesterday to the concert, awarded them with the honorable distinction of distinguished of Bilbao, after being stated they have leave their mark everywhere they have gone.

Dress up man in dark and women with bright colored satin skirts, the staging of the Orchestra, drive by the invisible threads that goes from the soul of Amagoia to each music stand, turn out to be amazing.

The concert started vibrant with the prelude of 2º act of El Caserio, the immortal Zarzuela (Spanish Operetta) of the maestro Jesús Guridi. By then, the Palace Euskalduna stalls' showed the appearance of the great spring nights: full to bursting. Among the attendees one can stand up the presence of Enrique Campos, one of the driving forces of the communication group that manage, offstage, the show. But it wasn't the only one, of course. To the appointment also attended Txema Oleaga, Francisco Pontes, Beatriz Marcos, Luis Hermosa, Javier Ortega, Itxaso Mendizabal, Ángel Argote, Itxaso Marín, Yolanda Madariaga, Juan Antonio Ruiz, Francisco Mendiola, the hopeless megalomaniac Alfonso Carlos Sainz Valdivielso, who came with Marisa Bernuy, Rafael Ugarte, Gonzalo Menchaca, María Jesús González-Pinto, Begoña Urrutia, Fernando Mendibelzua, Javier Aranguren, the veterinarian Francisco Dehesa, Pablo Muñoz, Jon Sustatxa, Miguel Ángel Saberria, Carmen Redondo, Nazario Mendibil, Avelina Iglesias, Goio Urrutikoetxea, Cristina Muguruza, Ignacio Aldekoa, María del Carmen García, Xabier Ortuondo, Venancio Goikoetxea whom recalled the night festivals lived under the light of the summer fireworks while an accordion "enlivened the afternoons and token us till the night, when we had the courage enough to ask them to dance", Karmele Arakistain, Gloria Santamaría, Ainhoa Sánchez, Félix Orueta and a never ending list of names that attended at the inducement of good music.

With a hurry walk due to the narrowness of the clock arrived, for example, the doctor Luis Alciturri with his sons Javier and Anne, this last one apprentice of the great master of accordionist. Everyone could notice the figure of Asier Loroño sure luck of a soloist inside the Symphonic Orchestra. Also came running at the last minute Mari Carmen Ortiz, Julen Zelaieta, Gontzal Arrospide, Ignacio Mendiguren, David Escalza, whom arrived with his partner, Itziar Olmos, to reduce considerably the average of age of the auditorium, with the excuse of the attendees, Daniel Gutiérrez, José Ignacio Peláez, Beñat Olabarria, Javier Feijoó, Anne Suárez, Amaia Satrustegi, María Teresa Manzano, Miren Josune Artetxe, Kepa Arriola, Francisco Javier Hernández, Esther Larrinaga, Carmen Larrañaga, Benito Garay and so on to almost get close to infinity.

The hand program for the Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra of Accordions was arrangement by Amagoia and, in view of the results, the mend was very successful. From the Zortziko Maitetxu Mía to the Galician song Negra Sombra, passing by the pasodoble Club Cocherito, the ensalada Madrileña de Don Manolito and the final rapture of the pasacalle La Calesera, from master Fernando Alonso- (note explanatory for the youngest: there was a composer named like that before the pilot of Formula One existed)., during one hour and a half everything resulted excellent and it will take long for the attendees until they forget.

Jon Mujika

DEIA, November 6^th 2007

An educated and folkloric concert

In 1957, the Orchestra of Accordions of Hohner house in Germany offered a concert in the Malvar theatre. We recall that, among others, they perform the fire ritual dance of Falla, the Dance of the Sabre of Khachaturian and the Great door of Kiev from pictures of an exhibition of Mussorgski.

Well then, at that time this formation was also holding concerts in Bilbao. And there it was where the great composer and musician, Josu Loroño, listened fascinated to them and those concerts inspired him the idea of creating an Orchestra of this characteristics and a School of Accordions (a folkloric instrument very loved not only in the Basque Country but also in the whole Cantabrian coast) Fruit of this dream and of a conscientious work, years after (1963) the Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra of Accordions was born. A formation that nowadays and after 20 years as a soloist conducts his daughter Amagoia Loroño and also as important and active part of the group, his son Asier Loroño Mugarza.

This group had to be provided with an specific repertory based on musical arrangements, something that they have achieved, thanks specially to the work of Josu and his daughter Amagoia. This Orchestra belonging to Bilbao goes to Galicia for its consecutive tenth year. Sponsored by Caixanova, where they have offered this week a new concert, within the summer program, to which we will refer.

The evocative impression of seeing on stage 21 accordionist, plus two percussionists (one of them also keyboard), turn out to be extremely pleasant. Based on their two last records (one not yet in the market), the concert respond to the name “From North to South and from East to West”, from where one deducts that it captures a great deal of the Spanish music. Basque and Galician music and it’s musicians shape the first act: Prelude of the II act of the Zarzuela (Spanish Operetta) El Caserio, from Jesús Guridi; Zorziko Maite, from Pablo Sorozabal; the ballad Negra sombra, of Xoán Montes, in a very wide and personal version stressed by certain symphony that was highly acclaim by the audience and make the Orchestra stand up; the Galician Paso doble Pontearas from the maestro Soutullo and Les toreadors from the Opera Carmen from Bizet which closed this first act.

The second act was dedicated to the Zarzuela (Spanish Operetta): Interlude of La leyenda del beso of Soutullo and Vert, with its vast introduction; the Ensalada madriñela de Don Manolito from Sorozabal; the interlude of Black el payaso, also from maestro Sorozabal; the authentic Madrid of Federico Chueca with his Agua, cascarillas y aguardiante and Los nardos del sainete, or Las leandras from Francisco Alonso which all together make the Orchestra stand up to answer the enthusiastic applauses from the audience.

The last act was formed in two pages: the paso doble Agüero, from José Franco, dedicated to the torero Martín Agüero and the pasacalle la Calesera that suppose to be the quintessence of the author, Francisco Alonso. Concluded the program, the Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra of Accordions offered two encores: the famous Zortxiko Maitetxu mía from Alonso that despite he was born in Granada where he formed himself, one can tell by this beautiful theme that he knew how to understand the spirit of the Basque music and Bajo el cielo de París, a waltz mussette paradigm of the Parisian music. To sum up: a concert that in spite of the allowances taken, rubatos and ritardandos the result has been relaxing, educated and folkloric at the same time, where one could stress the peculiarity of their sounded vision, their preparation and the virtuosity of the majority of their members. Refreshing for this time of the year.

Leopoldo Centeno

La voz de Galicia, July 31^st 2007

The “Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra of Accordions” gather 9.000 people during it’s summer tour

The Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra of Accordions has finished its summer tour at the city council of Navalcarnero, in Madrid, in front of 2.000 people that packed the Square of Segovia. The Orchestra, at the pace of chords of “From North to South”, was commissioned to open the sixth “Cultural Week“ of the villa. A tour that has represented a perfect finale for a formation that has been stressed by the appointment of “Distinguished of Bilbao”, a title, that they have taken with pride all around the different stages.

The large number of people has been the dominant element of the Summer Tour of the Bilbao Symphoic Orchestra of Accordions , conducted by Amagoia Loroño. About 9.000 people arrived to their concerts given around the seventh cities: Naron, Teo, Celanova, Ponte areas y Redondela, in Galicia; Navalcarnero in Madrid and Gorliz in Biscay. In all, the forecast have been beaten. Specially in close fairgrounds where they had to fit out new spaces for the excess of audience.

J. F. Bilbao

Deia, September 3^rd 2006

9.000 people attended to the Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra tour

The Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra of Accordions reassert this summer its summoning capacity. About 9.000 people have assisted to their tour around seven of the Spanish cities, among others, the Galician Narón, Celanova, Ponteareas and Redondela. Based on their last record “From North to South”. In all, the forecast have been beaten. Specially in close fairgrounds where they had to fit out new spaces for the excess of audience.

The last concert took place in the Segovia Square of Navalcarnero (Madrid), in the presence of an audience of 2.000 people. The Orchestra was commissioned to open the sixth “Cultural Week“ of this villa. The Group was called back onto the stage for more than four encores.

El Correo, August 30^th 2006

"We had Colombia vibrating with our Basque folk music"

Asier Loroño lead the Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra of Accordions and has taken his music to the Basque Week of Bogotá

We are in front of a family of accordion lovers. Josu Loroño founded the Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra of Accordions in 1963, and nowadays his son, Asier, leads the Orchestra and his sister, Amagoia, takes the baton. “Since we where kids we played the Accordion. It was something natural at home, in fact, the only one that didn't play the accordion was our mum. She just listened to us. All I hope is that the family tradition continues and that my daughter Naroa, who is only a few months old will join us soon”. A few days ago, Asier, Amagoia and the forty musicians from the Orchestra headed to Bogotá to take their music to the "Basque Week". Of all the concerts given during this second edition of the "Basque Week" of Bogotá the one given yesterday in the Cathedral de la sal (Zipaquiera) in front of 2.700 persons stands out, in that Ibarretxe, the President of the Basque Country, attended.

You make it double: You present your new disc ‘‘From North to South’’ in the theatre Arriaga and right away you set course to Bogotá

We are very excited. ‘‘From North to South’’ is a journey of two hours in which we have compiled what we have done during the last five years, it's an overview of the folkloric music of Spain. It collects, exclusively, accordion music with the repetoires of J. Guridi, F. Alonso; I.Albéniz, R.Chapí, R.Soutullo y J. Vert, among others.

And is this the repertoire you have taken to Colombia?

To Colombia we have taken the whole Basque Folk music collection. There are a lot of Basque people who have been living in Colombia for many years and feel homesick. We have taken them a part of the Basque Country. We had Columbia vibrating with our Basque Folk music.

It is forty two years since the Orchestra was formed. A long distance journey

We have been performing more than six hundred concerts and many tours. He have played in Germany, France, Poland, and also in some cities of Spain. We haven't stopped. We have worked and collaborated with bands and soloists such as Kepa Junquera, the Choral Society of Bilbao, Oskorri, the Choral Jatorki...

And, how many records?

‘‘From North to South’’ is our eighth record. It’s has been brought out by RTVE, one of the most prestigious record company in the field of classical and folk music, furthermore, it is the first time that this Record Company works with accordion, all this shows the recognition of the orchestra outside our borders.

A whole life linked to the accordion ... how old were you when you started playing?

I was, more or less, ten years old. I remember being very young, and that playing demanded a lot of discipline, but my father made all this effort enjoyable. At the beginning, the Orchestra consisted of eight musicians. We used to practise at home. But nowadays, the accordion has earned its own place inside the world of classical music. The task of my father was to extract the exclusively folk character of the accordion and introduced it into symphonic repertories. He raised the accordion to a Concert status.

Your father must be very proud seeing that the orchestra is considered, in its gender, one of the best of Europe.

Of course. When he founded it in 1963 it was one of his dreams that has came true. Nowadays, the orchestra is setting a point of reference because of it’s exclusive type of music. We don’t reproduce what is already written, on the contrary, the task of my father and now of Amagoia, is to adapt the music of accordions. The performance has it's own stamp, this is what defines the Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra of Accordions to any other band.

What are your next projects for the BAOS?

A year ago we consolidated our, not only around Spain but also in foreign countries. We would like to perform in places we haven’t been yet, like Andalucia and Levante.

What about your show ‘‘Do re mi ka’’. Have you planned to carry on with it?

Of course, we have already been playing this show for five years and 25.000 kids have succeeded in seeing it. We have been teaching them the special feature of the accordion and the secrets of an Orchestra in an enjoyable way. The consequences are amazing due to the involvement of the audience. This year we will bring new features, because one has to update the repertoire. Furthermore, we are preparing the Christmas Concerts. We want to continue ‘‘making spectacle’’ for many more years.

Maite Redondo, Bilbao.

DEIA. Sunday, October 2^nd 2005

SYMPHONIC ACCORDIONS

Through it’s 42 years of musical life, the Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra of Accordions has developed an exceptional activity. Since it’s creator Iosu Loroño founded the orchestra, the accordion has been his most important task. A job that has always produced extraordinary results. They have performed hundreds of concerts, not only in the Basque Country but also all around Spain. It is well known that their shows can deeply touch their audience. Amogoia Loroño, it’s current director, is driving the orchestra on the path of artistic creativity as the qualified disciple of her father, who was a great maestro and, in a way, a hero of the accordion when the instrument was underestimated because of its connection with folk music.

Last Saturday on the 17th in the Arriaga theatre and in a great concert, this group, formed by experts of the accordion, gather a large number of people: an audience that are faithful to them since the beginning, and also a big number of music lovers that gradually have been drawn to the peculiarity of their sounds. The concert was also the launching of their new Cd “From North to South”, in co-production with the RTVE record company.

The new record has 16 pieces and responds to the first idea of the title: a musical walk through the classical repertoires of Albeniz, Bizet, Spanish operetta, folk, “pasodoble” and an important selection of Basque music. With the exception of “Intermedio” of “La leyenda del beso”, all the arrangements are from Amagoia Loroño/Orchestra of Accordions. The soundtracks were made the same year in the auditorium of the Basque Country University, Leioa, with a high- fidelity that helps to enhance the enjoyment of this pleasant music.

Bilbao Newspaper, October 2005

“The award ‘distinguished of Bilbao’ make us feel prophets in our own country”
Amagoia Loroño. Bilbao Synphonic Orchestra

The Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra of Accordions have been promoting the city all around the distant corners of the world for the last 42 years. That’s why this year it's been elected as one of the five "distinguished of Bilbao". The prize was received by the daughter of the founder and current director of the band, Amagoia Loroño.

Since 1963 carrying the name of Bilbao around, and now recognition arrives!

Well ... it's a pride. The truth is that we are very happy and very grateful.

Santa Claus came early...

(Laughs) It's been a sweet present . Above all because this year has been very intense and we have had a large amount of work.

EYou started soon...

We started with our show ‘Do re mi ka’ that is for kids, Afterwards, we travelled to Galicia, and also made a special tour to Colombia.

And in between you have recorded a CD: ‘From North to South’.

With RTVE. It's the first time a Symphonic Orchestra has worked with this record company.

What does it mean to be a Accordion Symphonic group?

We play scores by important composers, but we adapt them to our instruments because, usually, they are created for other instruments. We could say that all we play goes through our personal laboratory.

What did you feel when you received the prize ‘distinguished of Bilbao’?

A lot of excitement. When I received it I remembered the Orchestra and, of course, my father who was the founder.

What does this recognition mean?

For a start, its the exception to the proverb. We are now prophets in our land.

Have you find a place for the ‘B’?

It's at the entrance of the Orchestra headquarter!

What are you working on now?

On two Christmas concerts. The first is today in the auditorium of the University of Leioa. It will be very special because it's the same place where we recorded ‘From North to South’. The other recital will be on the 30th at 20.00 hours in the theatre of Basauri. The tickets have to be collected there.

You don't have holidays

Until January the ninth, then we start a new season.

Julia Fernández, Bilbao

El Correo. Thursday, 22^nd of December 2005

Enrique Ponce among accordions

In the eve of the bullfighting festival, the bullfighter Enrique Ponce received his trophy in the Montenegro Restaurant for the best performance in the "Las Corridas Generales", which the entity grants every year. Present in the memorable and fun party among others were, the president of the bullfighting ring of Vista Alegre - Matias Gonzalez, Federico Lipperheide, Alfonso Saiz Valdivielso and the members of the jury: Dolores Aguirre, Leopoldo Sanchez Gil ( president of the "Cocherito Club" ), Alfredo Casas, Alberto Vidal and the writer of this article. The maestro of Chiva had the honour to receive a surprise, which he assured would be remembered for a long time. The Bilbao Accordion Symphony Orchestra, directed by Amagoia Loroño, intervened welcoming the bullfighter with the Agur Jaunak and the pasodoble Enrique Ponce: King of Bullfighting, adapted by the director for the Accordion Orchestra and whose rhythm sounded even better than those played by the official band during the bullfight, being this considered the best in Spain. Ponce, impressed, acknowledged the presence of the Orchestra founded by Jose Loroño. The celebration concluded with the music of Suspiros de España and Martin Aguero. The applauses sounded like an accordion by themselves.

Covadonga Saiz Bernuy

Periódico Bilbao, June 2004

THE BILBAO ACCORDION SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA PRESENTS "BILBAO ACCORDION"

The Bilbao Accordion Symphonic Orchestra celebrates its 40th anniversary with the publication of the album, Bilbao Accordion.

This is an achievement aimed "to pay homage to Josu Loroño, the man, the musician, the director, the composer and great professor who made possible the existence of the Orchestra" points out Amagoia Loroño, daughter and current director of the Bilbao Orchestra.

In this way, the disc-recorded in the studio of Tio Pepe in Urduliz - gathers the music of the founder as a way to show his "creative capacity in different musical formations which go from popular folk to pieces for an accordion soloist and orchestra, and passing by other traditional rhythms like the waltz, zortzikos and the biribikeltas."

As a corporate support, Bilbao Accordion includes in two of its pieces the interpretative technique of the Basque trikitilari- Kepa Junkera. "He has contributed the real oxygen of his trikitixa in a form of dialogue gathered in two themes where one can perfectly appreciate the force of a virtual soloist like him" recalls the director.

Flattering words to which Junkera responds back in similar terms. "I have known them for so many years and their existence has always caught my attention inspite of the great tradition of the accordion in the Basque country. I am very interested in people who like to do music with the accordion, the kind of people who love music and their instrument. At one time, our paths crossed along and since our interests of sharing emotions through music coincide, I have integrated myself in the best way possible to share my support with the triki and with my trikitixa."

But the most international accordionist of the Biskayan Capital goes further in his analysis about the existence of the Bilbao Accordion Symphonic Orchestra because "I like that there are other musical proposals different from the usual ones. It is an act of bravery that should be seen more and it is important to promote the diversity especially during the formative stage of the students encouraging them to participate in this type of projects."

It is precisely in the future of music in general and of the accordion in particular, the principal purpose of the orchestra. " We use the accordion as a means to allow us, first of all for our delight, and afterwards spread that spirit and love for music to others. This being the reason why we offer around 30 or 40 performances annually as well as shows called DO RE MI KA, focused on the Biscayan chain of education.

Aitzol San Sebastián

El Mundo, 28^th November 2003

«40 years of musical notes»

The Bilbao Accordion Symphonic Orchestra celebrated yesterday its 40th anniversary with a special gala in the Guggenheim Museum and at the same time took advantage to present its eighth album, "Bilbao Accordion". A monographic album with the collaboration of Kepa Junkera and pretended to be an affectionate homage of the members of the orchestra to their founder and maestro, Jose Loroño.
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Interview with Amagoia Loroño, Director of the Bilbao Accordion Symphonic Orchestra (BAOS)

“The repertory inherited from dad gives a unique colour to our music”

If the general succession does not always result easy, in the Bilbao Accordion Symphonic Orchestra that was always guaranteed through the family, taking effect 3 years ago, when Amagoia Loroño, then the first lectern of the Orchestra, takes the seat of her father in the management.

How do you face the 40th anniversary?
With the joy of knowing that the Bilbao Accordion Symphonic Orchestra is today a consolidated reality and a reference in the musical world, particularly in the accordion world.

They say the forties is the age of maturity...has the BAOS reached its full maturity?
In the arts and music, like in real life, the full maturity is always an ideal to aspire for.

How do you resume the impromptu of the founder and until recently the director?
In the job well done as well as joint discipline. 

What has taking his control over the leadership of the Orchestra meant to you?
An illusion, a responsibility and an honour. 

Having been one of the components of the orchestra, helps you communicate better with the musicians now that you carry the baton? 
Of course, it’s always best to be a cook first before being a friar. 

What do you consider is your major contribution to the administration? 
I would not know what to say, but I think that having been a member and companion for so many years makes the relationship with the other members of the orchestra different, somewhat familiar.I would not know what to say, but I think that having been a member and companion for so many years makes the relationship with the other members of the orchestra different, somewhat familiar.

Which do you think today are its major assets?
The enthusiasm and experience of its members, the exclusive repertory inherited from Dad which gives a unique colour to our music and the desire to celebrate another 40 years in the scenario. 

Has your public changed through the years? 
Essentially no, but today they are more demanding and strict since they are surrounded by other musical references through recordings, radio, televised concerts, etc. 

What do you expect from them? 
Everything! The public gives substance to the show and our aim is for them to enjoy our live music.

Tell us about the several selections of your last CD?
"Bilbao Accordion" is an affectionate homage that all of the components of the orchestra have wanted to dedicate to our founder and maestro, Jose Loroño. It is a selection of his best works, from his symphonic stages upto the most ludic and going through small pieces based on our folklore.

Why "Bilbao Accordion" in English?
Because of the universal character of Bilbao, a city where my father lived his personal and artistic life, being this public as well that most loved and recognized him.

I understand its not the first time that Kepa Junkera cooperates with the Orchestra... 
That's it, but it’s the first time we have a joint recording. Aside from admiring him as a person and a musician, there was always a special ''feeling'' between Kepa and my family and we are delighted to have worked together.

There is an old saying that says 'the first generation builds the empire, the second consolidates and the third dilapidates....' Is the continuity of the musical saga of the Loroño's guaranteed?
While we keep on pulling the carriage with courage as much as my brother Asier, important key in the organization of the entrails of the orchestra plus a good musician, and I, we strive to continue the saga in the future generation. My nephew Eneko is a member of the orchestra since he was 3 years old and my daughter Iluna, six, has already started her early steps.

What are the projects and aspirations of the BAOS for the next 40 years?
Even thou they are not long term, the Orchestra has endless projects that are being created daily. The most immediate: the recording of its eighth CD that will be presented in Madrid in 2004 and the consolidation of its concerts, which are being performed in other Spanish States as well as abroad.

Nájera and its on-going festival.

"After yesterday's performance of the Bilbao Accordion Symphonic Orchestra, tonight is the turn of the Quinteto de Viento Indalo."

La Rioja, 31st July 2003

"The Bilbao Accordion Symphonic Orchestra played before 3000 persons in Marin."

The public overfilled the premises of the Alameda.

Nearly three thousand persons were present at the concert offered by the Bilbao Accordion Symphonic Orchestra overfilling the central venue of the Alameda, which was converted into a beautiful auditorium under the trees where more than a thousand seats were installed, including those of the surrounding venues.

The extraordinary concert of the orchestra went on for about two hours under the leadership of Amagoia Loroño. A good number of their repertory was interpreted to finish off with a series of very well known pieces of Manuel de Falla and popular pasodobles too which made the delight of the audience who after the concert maintained their endless applauses and were compensated with more musical numbers that were also very much acclaimed by the numerous and devoted public.

At the end of the concert, the director herself, Amagoia Loroño, declared that she was very overwhelmed and impressed by Marin for the hospitality rendered. "We have enjoyed so much watching the public enjoy with the concert. Our objective is precisely that, I mean, make our numerous listeners here present enjoy and we have surely verified quite a lot of accordion enthusiasts." The Bilbao Accordion Symphonic Orchestra performed under the sponsorship of Caixanova.

Julio Santos Pena - Marín

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