Born in Italy, raised in Canada, with advanced music degrees from the U.S., Mario Cianflone is an acclaimed accordionist and music educator. He will perform music from many countries and in many styles at the Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library on Saturday, April 2 from noon to 1 p.m.
Cianflone will demonstrate the versatility and richness of the accordion through musical selections ranging from classical Italian to Argentinian Tango. He will talk about the history of the accordion and demonstrate some of the instrument's special musical effects.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library. All Timberland Regional Library programs are free and open to the public.
The Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library is located at 400 N. Market Blvd. For information, contact the library at 360-748-3301.