Gervasio Marcosignori - Live Concerts Collection (2025)

Live Concert Collection is the collection of Maestro Gervasio Marcosignori, the accordionist from the Marche region whom the English press dubbed "the poet of the accordion." The CD contains 14 previously unreleased pieces performed in various concerts from 1970 until a few years before his death.

This previously unreleased collection, published by Barvin Edizioni Musicali, includes 14 pieces by the "poet of the accordion," performed in various concerts between 1970 and the final years of his career.

Gervasio Marcosignori was a great accordionist from the Marche region. Born in Castelfidardo on December 3, 1927, he was introduced to the world of the accordion by his father and uncle, both admirers of music and this extraordinary instrument. Performances began early in his career, initially in his hometown, then moving to Italy's major cultural centers. In 1934, at just seven years old, he performed in Rome at the "Mostra del Risorgimento." During his adolescence, he participated in several national competitions, one of which was held in Ancona in 1947. Subsequently, Marcosignori met prominent figures in the Italian music scene, such as Franco Alfano and Lino Liviabella. With the latter, he outlined what would become his main occupation: transcribing and arranging for accordion compositions originally intended for other instruments.

In 1959, Marcosignori was awarded the "World Accordion Oscar," also participating in major international events. Of particular note was the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. On that occasion, the English press, following a performance of Marcosignori's Prelude, Op. 31 by Adamo Volpi, called him "the poet of the accordion." In 1962, master composer Italoo Salizzato dedicated one of his compositions to Marcosignori: "Moresco," published by Farfisa. During this period, he performed several times on international stages and, in Italy, for Pope John Paul II and President Sandro Pertini.

Equally prolific was his recording output, including recordings released by Decca (UK) and Cetra, as was his teaching activity: three of his accordion technique manuals were published by Berben of Ancona. His collaboration with Farfisa was also important, demonstrating both traditional and electronic accordions from 1946 to 1986. Gervasio Marcosignori died on March 9, 2013, at the age of 85, in Cesena. The municipality of Castelfidardo recognizes it as an emblem of the city and its instrument.