L'orchestra da camera della Croazia
sotto la direzione del Maestro Tomislav Facini ha presentato, il 5
marzo nella sala dell'istituto di musica a Zagabria ,la prima del primo concerto per fisarmonica nella storia di musica del paese - l'Eshaton Concerto per bayan ed orchestra, composto da Davor Bovic.
Il virtuoso solista Miran Vaupotic, spesso in tour in Europa, e' nato in Zagabria nel 1982 ed ha vinto numerosi concorsi.
L'Eshaton e' un lavoro in 3 parti con una vasta estensione nella sezione centrale creato per dimostrare le massime possibilita' della fisarmonica da concerto.Il nome "Eshaton" ha origini bibliche ed il tema del concerto e' "John's Revelation". Il compositore Davor Bobic si e' laureato in composizione, teoria al Conservatorio P.I. Tchaikowsky in Kiev, Ukrainia ed ha scritto piu' di 100 lavori.
Vladimir Vladimirovich Chernykh della Russia, vincitore del 2006 Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Coupe Mondiale e' stato in Portugallo dal 22 al 27 febbraio per un tour di 3 concerti organizzati dal membro CIAo, Conservatorio Regional de Castelo Branco come parte del suo premio vinto durante il 59. Coupe Mondiale in Asker, Norvegia ed organizzato da Norsk Trekkspilleres Landsforbund (NTL).
I concerti si sono svolti al: Civil Governor's House in Castelo Branco, Vila Velha de Rodo Art Centre Hall ed all'Arts Polytechnic.
Vladimir nato nel 1985 in Novomoskovsk ha studiato fisarmonica bayan con il professore Krasovskiy Alexander Mihailovich, all'istituto Gnessin con il Maestro Vitatcheslav Semionov ed all'istituto Shmitke.
Vladimir si e' aggiudicato il primo premio al Conforso di Klingenthal (Germania) nella categoria fino a 18 anni nel 2002 ed nel 2005 al Concorso Arrasate (Spagna) sponsorizzato dall'Hauspoz Euskal Herriko Akordeoi Elkartea.
Carlos Semedo, organizzatore del tour, ha confermato anche quest'anno il premio consistente in una serie di 3 concerti in Portugallo per il vincitore del prossimo 60. CIA Coupe Mondiale che si svolgera' negli USA dal 13 al18 agosto 2007.
L'artista spagnolo di bayan Ferran Martinez studente del Conservatorio per Musica in Barcelona ha inciso 1 nuovo CD, "Capricho" nel quale propone iseguenti brani: Recuerdos de la Alhambra, El Sitio de Zaragoza, Suspiros de Espana, La Revoltosa, Malaguena, Asturias, Granada, Bolero ed altri...
La Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood in Lancashire sara' un'altra volta il centro per il un festival che si svolgera' la domenica di pasqua, 8 aprile.
Questo tradizionale Festival di Pasqua viene organizzato da piu' di 20 anni da Gina Branelli (ex presidente NAO) che ha sempre attirato molti giovani artisti per tutte le categorie come: solisti, duo ed ensembles.
Nella giuria ci saranno: Raymond Bodell e Frederick Parnell ed il festival si concludera' con un concerto.
Jon Hammond writes: “The 19th annual Russian Festival took place in San Francisco from February 9th to 11th, including much really fantastic accordion music. I know that Limpopo played again and they have a fantastic accordionist, Yuri Fedorko (picture below), who dances the gopak while playing the accordion, it is amazing!”
The festival also featured Medovyi Spas, a vocal and instrumental ensemble directly from Moscow, who included a bayanist in their ensemble. Also appearing was Vladimir Riazantsev, a former principal dancer from the Moiseyev Dance Ensemble in Moscow, and a fine bayan player.
The Russian Festival presented 3 days of entertainment including Russian dancers, singers, and musicians in colorful and dynamic costumes. There was lots of Russian food and drink, and numerous vendors selling Russian arts and crafts, an incredible art exhibit and fun for the entire family. It was like being in Russia without leaving the Bay Area.
Jean-Louis Noton Serenades Miss Beaujolais, Villefranche -
Francia
Durante le elezioni
della " Miss Beaujolais 2007" il 3 marzo in Villefranche il
fisarmonicista Jean-Louis Noton. Gli 800 ospiti hanno potuto non soltanto
ammirare le miss ma anche il fisarmonicsta Jean-Louis Noton che ha
incantato con
le inesauribile capacita' del suo Cavagnolo Midi.
Last week, the Monthly National magazine Accordéon et Accordéonistes released their March issue. The review is almost entirely focussed upon women. The teaching section by Frédéric Deschamps presents to you innovations and different styles; for example the last arrangement of Jerome Richard especially arranged for the young New Zealand artist Grayson Masefield.
The composition by Astor Paizzola is also very celebrated – Adios Nonino. Equally celebrated but in a different style (using free bass) is the recent composition of Viatcheslav Semionov, his Caprice N°3 - Polar Lights performed in france by the accordionist Jean Ribeiro.
Yet a different style is a composition by Jérôme Richard, Frédéric Deschamps and the winner of the Variety category at the Coupe Mondiale 2004 Phil Bouvier entitled “Violons espagnols”.
To receive this magazine and discover the information each issue contains, please contact Maurice Bruneau: abc.bruneau@wanadoo.fr
The annual St Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 12 noon, and starts at Parnell Square in the centre of Dublin. This involves all kinds of musicians and bands, including many accordionists.
At 2pm, accordionist Sharon Shannon performs in a unique concert for children, joined by Irish dancer Colin Dunne in a performance that won’t leave anyone sitting in their seats for long! This takes place at The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children, 11 A Eustace Street, Temple Bar.
At Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, from 2.30pm to 5.30pm, the Kilfenora Ceili Band play for ceili dancing.
In the evening, Sharon Shannon performs in a special St Patrick’s Day concert at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin.
On March 17th, legendary American accordionist Dick Contino joins with Tony-winning Broadway star singer, Melba Moore for two shows (4.30pm and 7.30pm) at the Sun City Sierra Ballroom, 38180 Del Webb Blvd, Palm Desert, California.
Dick Contino achieved nationwide stardom after performing ‘Lady of Spain’ on Horace Heidt's ‘Youth Opportunity Talent Show’ in 1946. Contino went on to make frequent TV appearances, including 48 on the Ed Sullivan Show alone. He still performs regularly throughout the US and remains one of the most famous accordionists in history.
8th International Accordion Festival, Vienna - Austria
The 8th International Accordion Festival is taking place in different venues in Vienna from February 24th until March 25th. 200 accordion artistes from around the world have been performing in a series of concerts.
The guest list has included Raúl Barboza, Renato Borghetti, Heinz Ditsch, Krzysztof Dobrek, Richard Galliano, Otto Lechner, Martin Lubenov (picture right), Madagascar All Stars, Motion Trio, Klaus Paier, Stefan Sterzinger, Riccardo Tesi, Ulrich Kodjo Wendt, and Zamballarana, and many others.
Seminars were held from February 18th to 2nd March in Chevannes, a small town of Loiret. There were two seminars, both directed by Frédéric Deschamps.
Senior students, children, beginners and professionals, accordionists with buttons or piano keyboards, as well as bandoneonists participated since there is no division of our instrument since we all share the same passion: music.
When Frédéric is the organiser - there are never any social barriers or limitations whatever your level – since all levels have a place. All involved in these seminars evolves and move in perfect harmony.
Adults listen to the performances of the young virtuosos preparing the world competitions, the young dream to imitate their elders of Gonzales, Chabod, Blanchard, Vinckier, Belleville, Nortier, Buirette, Durafour, Sauvain, Dehier, Teppaz, Sanfaute, Ballandier, Legrand, Théault, Blocher, Bonnot, and all improve from listening to each other.
All these young artistes duly qualified at the CIA Coupe Mondiale qualifying festival which followed these seminars.
The next seminars conducted by Frédéric are to be held from the 7th – 12th and 16th - 21st April. Information and applications - Frederic Deschamps +33 6 17 85 38 19 or frederic.deschamps@wanadoo.fr
On March 18th, at 2pm, Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra perform at the Bayway Polish Club, 625 Pulaski St, Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Accordionist Jimmy Sturr’s big band polka sound is popular across the USA, and has recorded with pop, rock, and country artistes such as Willie Nelson, Bobby Vinton and Delbert McClinton. One of polka's most popular artistes, 16-time Grammy winners Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra have recorded over 100 albums, play over 150 functions a year, and have a regular show on RFD-TV.
On March 30th, at 12 noon, the London-based band She’koyokh perform at the Royal Albert Hall, as part of the Ignite series of lunchtime concerts.
She’koyokh is a group of young British musicians, including an accordionist, who bring a fresh and infectious energy to Balkan folk music from Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey, as well as an extensive repertoire of Askenazi Jewish melodies once played in the streets of Poland, Romania and the Ukraine.
Since premiering Kriwaczek’s ‘Concerto for Klezmer Ensemble’ at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in 2004, She’koyokh has toured the UK and Europe.
Help Required
Jef De Haes, from Belgium, is looking for the ‘1st Concerto for Bayan and Orchestra in F’, by K. Myaskov.
Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 5 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Angelina', 'Blue Lake (Lago Blu)', 'Don Miguel', 'Marching Parade', 'Russia by Night'. Samples of this music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card.
A new site selling a CD titled "The Last Supper" with sound samples. Music performed by Friedrich Lips. This cd has a strong Christian theme, featuring music that concerns the treachery of Judas at the Feast of the Last Supper. Purchase online.
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L'orchestra da camera della Croazia 
Il virtuoso solista Miran Vaupotic, spesso in tour in Europa, e' nato in Zagabria nel 1982 ed ha vinto numerosi concorsi.
L'Eshaton e' un lavoro in 3 parti con una vasta estensione nella sezione centrale creato per dimostrare le massime possibilita' della fisarmonica da concerto.Il nome "Eshaton" ha origini bibliche ed il tema del concerto e' "John's Revelation". Il compositore Davor Bobic si e' laureato in composizione, teoria al Conservatorio P.I. Tchaikowsky in Kiev, Ukrainia ed ha scritto piu' di 100 lavori.
Vladimir Vladimirovich Chernykh della Russia, vincitore del 2006 
Vladimir si e' aggiudicato il primo premio al 
Ferran Martinez Nuovo CD - Spagna
La Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood in Lancashire sara' un'altra volta il centro per il un festival che si svolgera' la domenica di pasqua, 8 aprile.
Jon Hammond
The Russian Festival presented 3 days of entertainment including Russian dancers, singers, and musicians in colorful and dynamic costumes. There was lots of Russian food and drink, and numerous vendors selling Russian arts and crafts, an incredible art exhibit and fun for the entire family. It was like being in Russia without leaving the Bay Area.
The annual St Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 12 noon, and starts at Parnell Square in the centre of Dublin. This involves all kinds of musicians and bands, including many accordionists.
On March 17th, legendary American accordionist Dick Contino joins with Tony-winning Broadway star singer, Melba Moore for two shows (4.30pm and 7.30pm) at the Sun City Sierra Ballroom, 38180 Del Webb Blvd, Palm Desert, California.
The 8th International Accordion Festival is taking place in different venues in Vienna from February 24th until March 25th. 200 accordion artistes from around the world have been performing in a series of concerts. 
The guest list has included Raúl Barboza, Renato Borghetti, Heinz Ditsch, Krzysztof Dobrek, Richard Galliano, Otto Lechner, 
Seminars were held from February 18th to 2nd March in Chevannes, a small town of Loiret. There were two seminars, both directed by 
On March 18th, at 2pm, Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra perform at the Bayway Polish Club, 625 Pulaski St, Elizabeth, New Jersey.
On March 30th, at 12 noon, the London-based band She’koyokh perform at the Royal Albert Hall, as part of the Ignite series of lunchtime concerts. 