Mary, Mario, and Don Gerundo from the American Accordionists’ Association, were featured in the April 6, 2026 issue of the West Fair Business Journal, promoting the Accordion Extravaganza concert:
Mario had an article published in the Spring Quarter 2025 edition of the Northwest Accordion News:
January 2023 – Mary & Mario were featured in an article by Thomas Staudter in the Croton Gazette:
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October 2022 – Mary & Mario were honored by NYS Sen. Peter Harckham for Italian American Month!
Harckham Honors Three Area Musical Artists at Italian American Heritage Month Celebration
January 26, 2020 – Mary & Mario were recently featured in a Brazilian newspaper to promote their performance at the Teatro Benigno Gaiga in Pocos de Caldas, Brazil:
This is what people around the world have been saying about Mary and Mario
“Mary Mancini deserves the reputation of ‘elite of the International Music Circuit.’ Through her music we see her heart is smiling; Like a stream flowing into the distance, like a skylark in the dark, appealing to the dawn!” Spring City Evening News – People’s Republic of China
“The exceptional voice of Mary Mancini, American singer, conquered the public of Froidcul in the Church of St. Segolene. The purity of her voice, the ease with which she seemed to interpret the most difficult pieces showed that Mary Mancini is a great artist!” Le Republicain Lorrain – France Journal – Alsace Lorraine, France
“The best female vocalist alive today – sensational – Mary Mancini is a marvelous talent – a lightning bolt! Her reputation of being able to captivate an audience is as legendary in Europe and across the world as it is here at home.” Italian Tribune News – New Jersey
“Mary Mancini is superb! She is an outstanding world class artist!” Home News and Times – Westchester County, NY
“Mario Tacca is a true Master of his instrument.” Spring City News – People’s Republic of China
“Mario Tacca – the invincible Master – unreachable!” Accordiana, Chicago, IL
“Mario Tacca combines the technique and the musicianship of a true performer.” Hector Guzman – Music Director Plano, Irving and San Angelo Symphony Orchestras, Texas
“Mario Tacca, an accordionist of the highest level – his fingers seem to fly over the keyboard – his musical interpretations were received with the great recognition he deserved!” Le Republicain Lorrain – France Journal, Alsace Lorraine, France
