This year's two music festivals in Lanciano - the XIX International Competition "Città di Lanciano" and the third international competition dedicated to Astor Piazzolla "Libertango"

Thus it was possible for the public to enjoy the performances of artistes from different formations and different, but all accumunati passion for music and the accordion.

The location of these instruments that young people have formed their incarnation in concert, in fact, in recent decades, is both fascinating, fully disclosing the timbre of the sound money means translating the masterpieces of classical music and contemporary chamber, music, academic, and the transfer of works of art highly oriented composers on the perception of a wide range of listeners.

Both competitions have revealed the names of many new talents. Within XIX International competition has undergone a series of categories and nominations.

In the category of classical music - soloists under the age of 12, 15, 18, after 18 years and no age limits, as well as ensemble of artists for 18 years. Appointment "Variety" consisted of two categories - under 18 years and 18 years. In addition, the competition was presented as the group of concert artists ( "kontsertisty").

In the junior category (up to 12 soloists and 15 years) Joseph Krupichka memorable performances of the Czech Republic, Maxim Verbitskogo Ukraine, Catherine Shutoy Kuznichenko and Anastasia from Russia, Yokimasa Tamulenisa and Orestas Urbanas Lithuania, Timo Mayer of Germany. In the senior category (musicians aged between 18 and concert - "kontsertanty") clearly show a band in the city belonging to the CIS countries.

This Bekmoldinov Nartay from Alma-Ata, Fidan Ahmedyanov from Moscow, Lyudmila Shapovalova from Tambov, Paul Shamatura from Petrozavodsk, Michael Detkov from Rostov-on-Don, Alexander Minenok from Vladivostok, Sergei Algin from Saint Petersburg (which, incidentally, the first When he played the new system, accordion, developed Kravtsov NA - left elective type of accommodation plan of buttons on the keyboard).

In their game corrupted interpretation means, the culture of sound, uncommon technical skill. In the category of ensemble particularly memorable duet from the Czech violinist and accordionist Eugenio Natali Lesnjak at one time students of the National Music Academy of Ukraine, has performed as works inspired by Ukrainian and foreign classics, and E. LESNJAK own work, not just a talented accordionist and composer - Suite for violin and accordion. An interesting and varied program also introduced the quintet of Saint Petersburg "opinion" ( "They - QuintettComposto by Daria Black, Xenia Kvoèka, Mikhail Kruglov, Anna and Kirill Evseev Shatilova").

In particular stands out leaves the competition "Libertango. It took place in both individual and ensemble performance. Its characteristic is that accordionists accordionist and" equal "competed with musicians of different specialties - performers to marimbofone, cello, violin, bandoneon, sax , among which were the musicians of a very bright talent.

In this I see a great advantage for bayan and accordion. The sound of music by Astor Piazzolla on different instruments, vocal arts, will, no doubt, an accordionist and accordion achieve a greater tonal range in registrovki choice of using the rich palette dotted-articular and dynamic. This was all the more important that any tool, if it is a cellist, the saxophonist or marimbofonist leads to the works of Astor Piazzolla and his unique tonal colors, their intonation of the original sound.

In fact, left an indelible impression emotional singing contralto Caterina Rumiantseva from St. Petersburg, unusually combined with his expressive declamation and stage movement organically. Enduring like the art of Japanese marimba artist Fumito Nana (currently living in Germany), whose instrument struck a delicate sound tremoliruyuschego expression and beautiful waterfalls figuratsionnogo virtuosic movement.

No coincidence that these artists were awarded the first prize. What was interesting presentation and winners of the second prize - the cellist of the Moscow Georgi Guseva (who is now studying at the Moscow Conservatory), bandoneon and St. Petersburg Alexander Mitneva be remembered for the extraordinary expressiveness of the game, the variety of sounds, subtle nuances. Against this background bayanists beautiful - Fidan Ahmedyanov Moscow and Alma atinets Nartay Bekmoldinov, won the third prize, does not turn off away, and seemed decent enough. They liked the soft lyricism of expression, reflection and the phrasing of penetration, emotional light.

Anyway III International Competition for the music of Astor Piazzolla, naturally, has become a wonderful school ensemble skills for all competitors. First, a standard synchronous with extraordinary skill articulation, pronunciation understanding has become accordion ensemble from Moldova "Concertino", under the leadership of Eugene Negruzzi.

The seven artists of the accordion (which for greater tonal variety of performers have been added to the synthesizer, percussion and piano), literally sounded like a single singer and literally stunned the audience not only impeccably polished bar, but a truly magical technique and maximum emotional impact.

A good temperament and sound win expressly mentioned in the music of Astor Piazzolla and three other agents. This - QuartetAl Vole "from Germany, which were submitted to the saxophone, violin, double bass and piano, and including, the saxophonist became a brilliant and temperamental Sabina Egeya Coll. I remember, and the quintet of Saint Petersburg" Tango Club " which was presented to the "classical" composition, which often played himself in the famous Astor Piazzolla Quintet Tango Nuevo.

The Ensemble "Tango Club" Sounds expressive bandoneon Alexander Miten perfectly combined with the timbres of piano, electric guitar, violin and bass (respectively, Oleg Belov, Vladimir Corazziere, Sofia Petrova and Zahar Antonov.) played the young St. Petersburg was equally passionate, colorful and filled with approximately the same emotional impact, which was characteristic of their famous predecessors.

Other qualities also impressed with a team of Saint Petersburg, also attended this appointment - the aforementioned "They - Quintett. That is to say - extraordinary subtlety pianissimo The general tone scale, where the two systems accordion (NA Kravtsov) surprisingly in harmony with the beautiful sounds of the balalaika domra up first, with a very lively and colorful game performer on bass balalaika chetyrehstrunnoy unusual.

It 'a shame that in this competition, held in the picturesque Italian town of Lanciano, there was little local public. To this feast of music could then shine even brighter, becoming a party to this wonderful corner of Italy.

Vladimir Zubitsky (President, Ukraine-Italy)
Server Abkerimov (Gnesin's College Tutor, Moscow, Russia)
Giampaolo Bandini (Italy, art-director "Area Musica")
Evgeniy Gutchin (MUSIC comedy Theatre's Conductor, Barnaul, Russia)
Aleksandr Kapitan (Far Eastern Art Academy Professor, Vladivostok, Russia)
Marco Colacioppo (pianist, Italy)
Sergey Kuznetsov (Soloist of "Sibir" Orchestra by E.I.Borisov, Barnaul, Russia)
Laura Piazzolla (Music Festival guest of honour, Argentina)
Gennadiy Savkovas (Lithuania, Vilnius Conservatoire Professor)
Cesare Chiacchiareta (Italy, Conservatoire "Tito Schipa" Professor, Lecce)

'Libertango' competition results:
1st prize - Roberto Piana (piano, Italy)
2nd prize - Denis Kungurov (piano, Moscow, Russia)
3rd prize - Matteo Calosci (violin, Italy)
Diploma - Viktor Solomin (domra, Kiev, Ukraine)
Aleksandr Redchenko (button accordion, Voronezh, Russia)

Ensembles:
1st prize - quintet "Tangedia" (Finland)
quintet "Teremok" (Saint- Petersburg, Russia)

2nd prize - "Mi loco tango" (Germany)
3rd prize - not awarded
Diploma - quintet "Labirint" (Slovakia)
Duet "Slavyanochka" (Krasnoyarsk, Russia)
Duet "Viaggio in due" (Italy)

Special prizes (Association "Libertango", Germany):
Elizaveta Borisova (violin, Moscow, Russia)
Viktoria Saparova (sax, Tashkent, Uzbekistan)
Quartet "Brest Filarmonia" (Belorussia)
Duet (Italy)