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2006Jul, 30

Anthony Galla-Rini

Anthony Galla-Rini, American accordion player and composer (b. 1904)
Anthony Galla-Rini (January 18, 1904 – July 30, 2006) was a celebrated American accordionist, arranger, composer, conductor, author, and teacher, and is considered by many to be the first American accordionist to promote the accordion as a "legitimate" concert instrument.

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