Paul Chamberlain - Classical Accordion

Paul Chamberlain was one of the first classical accordionists to graduate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, where he studied with Djordje Gajic. He gained a BMus (Hons) degree and subsequently graduated from RCS with a Master of Music Performance with Distinction. Whilst studying there he was awarded the acclaimed Governors Recital Prize for Keyboard, with a subsequent live performance broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland's "Classics Unwrapped" programme. He was also one of the keyboard section finalists in the 2011 Royal Overseas League competition. Paul is a highly accomplished player with appearances at international music festivals such as Baltica Harmonica in St. Petersburg, Russia, and Sata-Häme Soi Accordion festival in Ikaalinen, Finland. He has also performed in France, Italy, Greece, Bahrain and the USA. In February 2013 he undertook a very successful tour of concerts around the UK and California which included his Bridgewater Hall debut with a solo recital as part of the long established Manchester Mid-Days concert series. In 2011, Paul released his debut solo album entitled "Classical Accordion" and this summer will be releasing a new album which will feature some of Piazzolla's Tango repertoire along with original works and transcriptions for the instrument.