The last French maker of accordions, Maugein, has gone into liquidation after 105 years. They blame unfair competition from China, along with the slump brought on by Covid.
The last instrument leaves the factory next week.
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Nicola Benedetti (Photo: Laurence Winram) The full programme for this year’s Edinburgh International Festival has been released, the third festival under Nicola Benedetti’s artistic directorship. This year celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Edinburgh Festival […]
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