Mary, Mario and the Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble performed at the renowned Kittle House in Chappaqua, NY on Sunday, February 23, 2020.
The Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble was the featured performer at the cocktail hour reception for the Westchester County Doctors of Distinction Awards, held at the Surf Club in New Rochelle, NY. Many thanks to WestFair Publications for coordinating the event.
A fun time was had by all as Mary & Mario hosted a get-together for some of Mario’s students (and their spouses) on Sunday afternoon, January 8, 2017. Mario’s students arrived, accordions in hand, and each played one of their favorite selections! Mary prepared appetizers and dinner, paired with delicious wines and scrumptious desserts. The musical segment ended with Mario playing some favorites, and, in celebration of the Epiphany, Mary sang “O Holy Night.”
Good friends, food, wine and music – who could ask for more!
August 24, 2016 – Bryant Park, NYC – Accordions Around the World Concert Series
Mary & Mario with up-and-coming pianist Jiaxin Tian, at a musical performance at the home of Carl & Danielle Accetola. Also present that night: Franz Mohr, former chief tuner at Steinway, and, pianist, Lou Parisi.
Jiaxin Tian recently appeared on Fox5 news in New York, and is on her way to do a concert tour of China and Korea.
Mary & Mario performed together with Jiaxin, playing different genres of music, with Mary singing “I Love You China”. The collaboration brought back fond memories of Mary & Mario’s two trips to China.
Mario with Beverly Curnow Roberts at the Annual Carrozza Scholarship Fund Dinner
Mario in the recording studio with Fr. Vincent Druding of Church of the Assumption, Peekskill, NY.
Mario performing with one of his students, Gia Ciccone.
It was standing room only for Mary & Mario’s performance on March 1, 2017 for the Long Island Accordion Alliance gathering at La Villini Restaurant in Northport, NY! What a fantastic group of accordion enthusiasts! We can’t wait to perform there again on November 1, 2017!
Mary & Mario with Dominic Karcic, Director of the Long Island Accordion Alliance.
Mario with Joe Ciccone (left) and Peter Sbuttoni (center).
Sept. 23, 2016 – Bean Runner Cafe, Peekskill, NY
Mary and Mario returned to the Bean Runner for a spectacular night of music from all the genres in their repertoire. Joining them on stage were Mike Caruso on guitar and mandolin, David Winograd on bass, and Randy Smith on drums.
Mary and Mario with Randy Smith (l) and Dave Winograd (r) at their Candlelight Christmas Concert, Dec 2015, Church of the Assumption, Peekskill, NY
Mary & Mario with Accordion Jazz Legend Art van Damme at the Las Vegas Accordion Convention.