United States Champion Duet Team

  
Classical accordionists

"Special guest performers were Rebecca Ratliff and Jessica Faltot, accordion Duet Champions... They are an absolute thrill to listen to and make you rethink everything you have ever associated with the accordion They obviously have great fun entertaining and the crowds absolutely love them."   MaryAnn Miller, WinnsboroToday.com

 

United States Duet Champions...

classical accordionists 2Accordions performs a varied repertoire, ranging from traditional classical music, to light jazz, contemporary music and ethnic pieces. Seasoned performers, Rebecca and Jessica show true versatility and mastery.

This dynamic duo has captured the best elements of their popular dueling accordions entertainment concept, mixed in their own premium blend of humor, talent and sophistication from their years in the corporate world.

Winning the United States ATG (Accordion Teachers Guild) Festival 2005 adult advanced classical & pop/standard competitions.  2Accordions began their collaboration in the 70's, and consists of accordionist's Jessica Faltot and Rebecca Ratliff, both musicians having studied accordion with world-class accordionist and musician, Gene Van, of Granger Indiana.

 Their exceptional talent and partnership is redefining the boundaries of what many in the US have come to think of as traditional accordion music (polkas).  This duo is always full of musical surprises, especially when they bring down the house with the crowd favorite "Chopsticks".

Jessica brings her unique personal style and warmth, as well as hot solos and rhythmic punch to their show. Stylistically Rebecca's playing is both richly melodic as well as rhythmically driving.

Faltot and Ratliff are a delightful and dazzling blend of technical proficiency mixed with humor, good music and talent that fit in well with any event or affair.

Specialized engagements include Oktoberfest celebrations, Italian / French dinner engagements, Irish celebrations, Classical music for special projects, Jazz and Pop for background music, Standards for older generations, etc... Programs tailored to fit your musical requests!

Ms Faltot and Ms Ratliff are also available for concert bookings as well as for casual
performances, including weddings and special occasions.

You can contact them via email or call 903-342-0960.

Photos courtesy of www.winnsborotoday.com

Latest Accordion News

Jessica Faltot has been working with a terrific bunch of musicians and drama students to bring Fiddler on the Roof to the North Texas area!

A wonderful accordion part - revised in 2007 makes use of all the wonderful sounds produced by the accordion.  The show is running consecutive weekends at the end of January and the beginning of February - Marcus High School, Larry Sigler Auditorium.

Accordion Fiddler on the Roof
   
See 2Accordions at the National Accordion Association Convention in March....as well as the Gene Van Accordion Orchestra.

Also you can now view video's of 2Accordions as well as the Gene Van Accordion Orchestra on www.youtube.com

 

 

 

 

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