Peter Piccini was born
in Sydney Australia 1936, and from the time of his birth, music
has been his natural background. He made his first solo appearance
as an accordionist at a school concert when he was only seven years
old. Although he showed promise on this occasion he did not begin
studying seriously until he reached the age of 14.
Peter began earnestly to learn the secrets of the accordion from
his father Peter Piccini Senior known as the DADDY of the accordion
in Australia and was the first to introduce the piano keyboard on
the accordion in Australia.
Peter. Jr. started at the age of 15 years, broadcasting for the
national and commercial radio stations and appeared in many stage
performances, and recording sessions on accordion and the piano.
In 1955 he went
to Europe and England broadcasting for the BBC, appeared in television
shows and performed at the famous CLUB PIGALLE as accompanist for
the French singer LINE RENULD. While in Europe, Peter toured Italy
with the famous Italian singer, CLAUDIO VILLA. Together they appeared
on radio, television, films, stage shows, and of course, recordings.
In 1963 Peter and
his charming wife Serafina, launched on another tour overseas. During
this tour, he began playing piano as well as the accordion. This
led to engagements with leading orchestras and playing continuously
throughout Europe, returning again to Australia in 1965.
He then became
musical director for Channel 9 Television Network and broadcasting
for ABC in Australia. In 1968, he toured the Far East and Vietnam
with all Australian concert party, entertaining the Australian and
American forces.
In 1972 he did
another tour of Europe and the USA. He was then back in Australia
in 1976, at which point Peter became very busy broadcasting recordings
with his large orchestra.
Peter still finds
time to compose music for the Accordion, and JANPress is certainly
glad that he does!
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