Accordion Orchestra Avanti / Accordeonvereniging Avanti

<bgsound src="oudemuziek/Toccata.mp3" loop="1" /> Avanti is a small accordion orchestra, located in Berchem, Belgium. (Near Antwerp) Avanti is lead by Paul De Bra. The group plays all music styles, but with a preference for classical and baroque music. (While reading this page you are supposed to hear Toccata by Boellman.) You can have a quick look at the accordion players and instruments in our ensemble. These date back to October 2002.)

Avanti is member of the Accordeon Federation off the Province of Antwerp and of VLAMO. During the recent evaluation exam (2014) Avanti was promoted to the superior category (the highest category).

The main activity of Avanti is to hold a yearly concert. We have recordings from a few recent concerts, listed below. These live recordings are generally not extremely good, either technically or musically.

We unfortunately cannot provide unrestricted access to recordings of our music. Some of it is still covered by copyright law. If you want to listen to our music please contact us for a private session.
Some of our music is available on YouTube.

Recordings from concerts: (music is password protected)

We also have photos of the following concerts:

Below is a list of other activities of our accordion group.

On February 16, 2014 we participated in the Bugari Day in Westmalle.

On December 18, 2013 we held our annual Christmas party.

On August 18, 2013 we had an excursion to Valkenswaard.

On December 19, 2012 we held our annual Christmas party.

On December 21, 2011 we held our annual Christmas party.

On July 23, 2011 we had an excursion to Koningshooikt.

On December 22, 2010 we held our annual Christmas party.

On December 18, 2009 we held our annual Christmas party.

On July 18, 2009 we had an excursion to Oisterwijk.

On July 5, 2009 we performed at the Kasteelfeesten in Westerlo.

On July 19, 2008 we had an excursion to Lier.

On December 21, 2007 we held our annual Christmas party.

On July 21, 2007 we had an excursion to Budel.

On December 15, 2006 we held our annual Christmas party.

On July 15, 2006 we had an Excursion to Halle.

On December 16, 2005 we held our annual Christmas party.

On July 21, 2005 we had an excursion to Herentals.

On December 29, 2004 we held our annual Christmas party.

On July 31, 2004 we had an excursion to Oisterwijk.

On October 11, 2003 we had a barbecue.

On December 20, 2002 we held our annual Christmas party.

On July 20, 2002 we had an excursion to "Domeinbos Groten Hout" and the "Lilse Bergen".

On December 21, 2001 we held our annual Christmas party.

On July 28, 2001 we had an excursion to the Beekse Bergen.

On December 23, 2000 we held our annual Christmas party.

On July 29, 2000 we had a hiking trip and barbecue.

On June 3, 2000 we performed at the "Open Plein" in Berchem, a public gathering of this district of Antwerp. We have pictures from the Open Plein.

We have photos from our 1998 and 1999 Christmas parties.

We have photos from a rehearsal on Wim's 18th birthday.

We have a few photos from a trip on July 31, 1999.