Back by popular demand, classical composer and accordionist Nick Ariondo entertained more than 100 attendees at the most recent classical Kaleidoscope concert Wednesday, Nov. 19, presented by the Arcadia Public Library Foundation.
Nick Ariondo (right)
The personable Ariondo offered amusing and informative anecdotes about many of the 12 numbers he played, ranging from concertos by such disprate composers as Vivaldi and Artie Shaw to a Benny Goodman finale arranged by Ariondo for clarinet and his accordion.
Larry Hughes, who has performed in concert with Andrea Bcelli, played the clarinet and soprano sax to great audience applause.
Larry Hughes (left)
Ariondo, who has had an ulikely career play classical music on the accordion, is a double Grammy winner, performed on stage with Placido Domingo, and played on the soundtrack of the movie “The Life of Pi.”
— By Scott Hettrick