J. S. Bach - "Fugue" from Toccata & Fugue in D Minor - BWV 565

 
Paul Chamberlain was one of the first classical accordionists to graduate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, where he studied with Djordje Gajic. He is a highly accomplished player and with appearances at international music festivals such as Baltica Harmonica in St. Petersburg, Russia, and Sata-Häme Soi Accordion festival in Ikaalinen, Finland, he has also performed in France, Italy, Greece, Bahrain and the USA. 

Paul was awarded a Master of Music (performance) with distinction, in classical accordion from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Whilst studying there he was awarded the acclaimed Governors Recital Prize, with a subsequent live performance broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland’s ‘Classics Unwrapped’ programme. He was also one of the keyboard section finalists in the 2011 Royal Overseas League competition. 

In 2011, he released his debut solo album entitled ‘Classical Accordion’ featuring a mixture of transcriptions of works by Bach, Rameau, Moszkowski and Khachaturian, as well as original works by Nagayev and Angelis. 

Paul has also performed with the Paragon Ensemble as part of their “Travelling Home" concert celebrating their 30th anniversary. He has given solo recitals across the UK and also performs regularly as a member of the Scottish Tango Ensemble. 

He made his Bridgewater Hall debut in February 2013 with a solo recital as part of the long established Manchester Mid-Days concert series and was featured on BBC Radio 3's "In Tune" programme with Sean Rafferty, performing live in the studio.
 

J. S. Bach - "Fugue" from Toccata & Fugue in D Minor - BWV 565

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