Emilio Magnotta playing accordion on stage

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Stories of performance, shared knowledge, and a life with the accordion.

The press archive

Press & features

A selection of association features, specialist news, local reporting, and community contributions. Follow each link to the original publication.

American Accordionists’ Association

November–December 2016

Association feature

The Accordion at Gracie Mansion in NYC

The association’s newsletter describes Emilio performing Italian classics and folk music at an Italian heritage reception at Gracie Mansion on October 6, 2016. The feature also introduces his accordion repair and sales work.

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Accordion USA

March 1, 2018

Workshop announcement · Rita Davidson Barnea

Emilio Magnotta Presents Workshop at Brooklyn Accordion Club

Accordion USA announced a March 4 repair presentation and performance by Emilio for the Brooklyn Accordion Club. The article shares his musical background and work caring for accordions.

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Daily Voice

November 13, 2016

Local performance mention · Jon Craig

Homestyle Food, Festive Aura, Family Ties At Port Chester’s T&J Restaurant

In a story about T&J Restaurant’s reopening, Daily Voice identifies Emilio Magnotta of White Plains performing on accordion with guitarist Tony Valenti. This is a performance mention within restaurant coverage.

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Patch · Harrison

July 20, 2013

Community contribution · Dave Franze

Emilio Magnotta Wows The Crowd At Riis Park

Community contributor Dave Franze writes about Emilio’s Riis Park concert with keyboardist Francesco Castiglione. Patch identifies the piece as a community member’s contribution, rather than a staff report.

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