Mr Louis Cabrelli
It was with a real sense of sadness and loss that we heard of the death of Louius Cabrelli at the age of 74 in Italy at the end of July.
For those who knew something of the man's wonderful talent the loss will be all the greater. I count mysef as privileged to have sat listening to him play at his home in Old Glamis Road, Dundee, a few years ago before he left for Italy.
Mr Cabrelli's fame was worldwide, being known as a child prodigy in the 1920's. He was held in high regard by some of the world's finest accordionists and will be sadly missed.
Box and Fiddle
September 1988
Louis was, of course, a close friend and work colleague of Jimmy Shand in his time with Charles Forbes of Dundee when Jimmy demonstrated the melodeons and Louis the piano keyed accordions.
For those who knew something of the man's wonderful talent the loss will be all the greater. I count mysef as privileged to have sat listening to him play at his home in Old Glamis Road, Dundee, a few years ago before he left for Italy.
Mr Cabrelli's fame was worldwide, being known as a child prodigy in the 1920's. He was held in high regard by some of the world's finest accordionists and will be sadly missed.
Box and Fiddle
September 1988
Louis was, of course, a close friend and work colleague of Jimmy Shand in his time with Charles Forbes of Dundee when Jimmy demonstrated the melodeons and Louis the piano keyed accordions.