Angelo Paul Ramunni of Canaan, Connecticut, author of his recently-published book “Accordion Stories from the Heart”, will present a book signing and mini-concert in the Alexandria Room of the historic Edmond Town Hall at 45 Main Street in Newtown on Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. Admission is $5/person to benefit Edmond Town Hall.
Founder of the New England Accordion Connection & Museum Company in Canaan, Conn., Mr. Ramunni will share stories from his new book. He will also perform a number of accordion songs, and answer questions from attendees. Books will be available for purchase along with the author’s autograph before and after the mini-concert.
“Accordion Stories from the Heart” provides a wealth of stunning photos and loving insights into the exceptional, and sometimes tear-evoking stories involving many featured accordions from around the world. In his book, Mr. Ramunni tenderly describes the extraordinary people who played and listened to this beautiful musical instrument over the past two centuries.
The 143-page hard-covered “Accordion Stories from the Heart” fills the reader’s heart with warm and fascinating accordion-related stories. The book features more than 70 photos of spectacularly decorated hand-built accordions of multiple colors and ivory-like keyboards. They originate from many countries around the world and date back as far as 1829.
Mr. Ramunni’s privately-operated New England Accordion Connection & Museum Company showcases over 500+ stunningly beautiful accordions plus a studio where he repairs, buys and sells remarkable hand-crafted accordions. He also offers for sale over 10,000 pieces of sheet music and accordion-related books.
Autographed copies of “Accordion Stories from the Heart” can be purchased at the February 16th book signing and mini-concert or by calling the New England Accordion Connection & Museum Company at 860-833-1374 or visiting https://www.neacmc.com.
The February 16 book signing and mini-concert will be held in Edmond Town Hall’s elegant Alexandria Room which is a replica of the Alexandria Room in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Admission is $5/person to benefit Edmond Town Hall located at 45 Main Street in Newtown, Connecticut, https://www.edmondtownhall.org.