Count guido deiro 1886 1950 italian born composer and vaudeville. Vintage 1966 music book gospel songs for accordion arr. New book mae west and the count an accordion history. Guido deiro demonstrates the piano accordion while performing at the alaska. Sheet music, albeit complete and perfectly playable, in poor condition because the pages, once stapled together, are now separated. Guido deiro 18861950 was to the pianoaccordion as barrios was to the guitar, john philip sousa to the marching band, scott joplin to ragtime, and zez confrey to novelty piano. Set in the first half of the 20th century, this is the heretofore untold. Count guido pietro deiro 18861950, italianborn composer and accordion virtuoso, was to the pianoaccordion as barrios was to the guitar, sousa to the marching band, joplin to. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device. Vintage 1969 simon garfunkel piano accordion song book pietro deiro boxer groovy click to enlarge this is a vintage 1969 simon and garfunkel piano accordion s ong book arranged by pietro deiro.
Deiro was a major force in the popularization of the accordion in the early 20th. Gospel music for accordion it was arranged by pietro deiro and was published by. For guido it was a series of heartaches and a gradual downward spiral. Doktorski serves as instructor of accordion on the faculty of the city. Mel bay count guido deiro 18861950, italianborn composer and accordion virtuoso. The musician guido deiro, who was the first artist to become a star playing the pianoaccordion, was born on this day in 1886 in an alpine village north of turin.
Pietro deiro 1888 1954 was one of the most influential accordionists of the first half of the 20th century born on august 28, 1888 in salto canavese, italy, the younger brother of guido deiro, he. His book, the brothers deiro and their accordions, was the first published biography of those two early accordion pioneers. His right hand virtually flies over the keyboard on the accordion. Mae west and the count by guido roberto deiro, published. Count guido pietro deiro september 1, 1886 july 26, 1950 was a famous vaudeville star. Complete works of guido deiro ebook mel bay publications, inc. The complete works of guido deiro is a 192page music book, edited by henry doktorski and published with the permission of count guido roberto deiro by mel bay a collectors item. Yes he was married to mae west and yes mae west was married it is available on amazon or any bookstore. Edited by henri doktorski count guido deiro 18861950, italianborn composer and accordion virtuoso. The brothers deiro and their accordions, a 12,616word fiftypage book by henry. The complete works of guido deiro house of musical. Count guido deiro 18861950, italianborn composer and accordion virtuoso.
Mae west and guido deiro mysite9 closet accordion players of. Complete works of guido deiro deiro, guido, doktorski, henry on. Set in the first half of the 20th century, this is the heretofore. This was my first meeting with count guido roberto deiro, and the. Published in palmerhughes accordion course, book 5. Herman e schultz, guido deiro guidos royal march, guido deiro deiro rag allegro deiro. Guido deiro playing the accordion live video accordion. Guido deiros royal method for the piano accordion 1936 taught the beginning student. A world of accordions museum, superior, wisconsin usa. Spectators were encouraged to page through a large, heavy book containing philosophical musings as well as slogans and pictures. But did you know she was once married to the legendary accordionist, guido deiro. Complete works for accordion by guido deiro music book ebay. This 47 track cd, containing the complete works of guido deiro, is an important record of the pioneer accordionist described as inventor of the pianoaccordion. Pietro deiro 1888 1954 was one of the most influential accordionists of the first half of the 20th century.
Guido deiro worlds foremost pianoaccordionist youtube. Deiro became a student of the famous italian accordionistcomposer giovanni gagliardi. Joe lauries definitive book vaudeville states that it was accordionist deiro that was married to mae west. Complete works for accordion by guido deiro music book. The brothers deiro cover the brothers deiro and their accordions, a fiftypage, 12,616word book by henry doktorski, describes in detail the. Herman e schultz piano, guido deiro moon light valse, guido deiro deiro rag arrangement.
Concert accordionist and scholar henry doktorski has transcribed and edited all of deiros original music for accordion45 pieces including. No announcement of tunes are made before playing them. The complete works of guido deiro printed music book by mel bay. On september 12th, 2019 count guido robert deiro passed away in a las vegas hospital.
It is the culmination of more than 5 years of scholarly research by henry doktorski, a concert accordionist and educator living near pittsburg, pa. Complete works of guido deiro ebook mel bay publications. Vintage video from 1929 with guido deiro playing the accordion live. Complete works of guido deiro count guido deiro 18861950, italianborn composer and accordion virtuoso. The brothers deiro and their accordions, a fiftypage, 12,616word book by henry doktorski, describes in detail the fascinating lives and enduring musical accomplishments of the brothers pietro and guido deiro. Count guido deiro 18861950 was to the piano accordion as barrios was to the guitar, sousa to the marching band, joplin to ragtime, and zez confrey to novelty piano. This important landmark work has been lauded as the first definitive and authoritative biography of the two arguably greatest pianoaccordionists of the early twentiethcentury. He is the son of the guido deiro the accordion king. Passing of count guido robert deiro 1938 2019 accordion. The story is compassionately told by the son of guido deiro, with the insights only a close family member could. Concert accordionist and scholar henry doktorski has transcribed and edited all of deiros original music for accordion45 pieces including waltzes, rags. Download all the music scores from guido deiro for chromatic or diatonic accordion in pdf, guido deiro the breitenbush marche, guido deiro deiro rag arrangement.
Guido deiro worlds foremost pianoaccordionist part 1 youtube. As deiro showcased the piano accordion through his vaudeville performances across the united states, more and more people were introduced to the instrument, the popularity of the accordion increased. I wrote a book, the brothers deiro and their accordions, a. The count takes you inside maes relationship with the man who launched her career and stole her heart. Accordion pietro deiro new orleans community music school. Pietro began playing diatonic button accordion professionally in a tavern in seattle in 1908. Other than a price written in pencil in the top right corner of the first page and prices written in very small font at the bottom left corner of the cover. In his time, he was one of the best accordion players in the world. The only accordion he ever played that had his name on it, guido jr. Inscribed to the freereed center from count deiro, 032401. This magnificent volume contains 192 pages of historical narrative and photos featuring 45 original works for accordion composed by guido deiro 18861950. The first and greatest proponent of the pianoaccordion was undoubtedly the vaudeville star guido deiro. Wow what a fantastic book i have been privileged to speak to count guido roberto deiro and what a fantastic man this is. Nils granlund, a publicist for the loew circuit, wrote in his memoirs that mae west and deiro got married.
Mae west and the count by guido roberto deiro nook book. Complete works of guido deiro by guido deiro digital. I had no idea until i read a blurb about the new book, mae west and the. Deiro was a major force in the popularization of the accordion in the early 20th century. The most fascinating parts concerned his prolific contributions to the accordion world that has long been wrongfully attributed to his brother pietro deiro. Guido deiro was the first accordionist to play on radio piano or chromatic.
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