25 Gennaio 2008
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CIA Congresso Invernale, Skopje - Macedonia

Ritratti dei Grandi del Musette, Montpellier - Francia
Campionato e Festival internazionale della Fisarmonica- Australia
20° Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Festival' DVD , Scozzia - GB
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Félicien Brut, Winner of 3 International Competitions - France
Jeff Lisenby Concert, Kansas City - USA
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Dolci Romori Jazz Festival, Pineto - Italy
Ramon Ayala Concert, California - USA
Gary Blair - 9th Annual Tour "Down South" - UK
'CNIMA Training Courses - France
AAMS Festival, Pennsylvania - USA
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Pagine Gialle della Fisarmonica- www.accordion-yellowpages.com
Aggiorna i tuoi dati su Internet
Contributo di Harley Jones

Le pagine gialle della fisarmonica/Accordion Yellow Pages sono stati completamente ridisegnato dal Webmaster Roberto Zambelli per permettere a ognuno di aggiungere o modificare informazioni sul proprio conto direttamente sul sito. Ti verrà richiesta una autenticazione usando il tuo indirizzo email personlale per verifica, dopo di che le tue informazioni saranno istantaneamente online

Accordion Yellow Pages offre grautitamente l’inserimento di qualunque tipo di servizio relativo alla fisarmonica, professionale o privato. Sei quindi invitato a controllare le tue informazioni online per essere sicuro che siano corrette ed aggiornate. Per richieste contattare il nostro  webmaster:webmaster@accordion-search.com
 
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Congresso Invernale CIA, Skopje - Macedonia

Contributo di Kevin Friedrich

La Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) ha tenuto il suo 119° Congresso Invernale e Assemblea Generale dei Delegati a Skopje, Macedonia, ospite dell’Associazione dei Fisarmonicisti della Reppublica di Macedonia.

Foto dei participanti al Congresso

Parallelamente all’Assemblea Generale, la Presidente Zorica Karakutovska, la Vice Presidente Elizabeta Ilievska, La Responsabile per le Pubbliche Relazioni Anica Karakutovska e la Segretaria Biljana Mladenovska dell’associazione hanno organizzato un interessante programma con giri turistici, un ricevimento con il Sindaco della città di Skopje Sig. Trifun Kostovski, visite e incontri in scuole e università, un bellissimo concerto degli studenti della Professoressa Karakutovska e una festa notturna in perfetto stile tradizionale macedone.


Diciannove Delegati da vari Paesi del Mondo sono arrivati a Skopje per questa prima visita ufficiale CIA in Macedonia. Durante il Congresso, due nuove associazioni sono state accettate come Voting Members CIA: la Associação dos Acordeonistas do Brasil (AAB), Presidente: Lauro Valerio; e la Italian Accordion Culture (IAC), Presidente: Federica Celesti.

Il CIA Merit Award,, in riconoscimento degli importanti contributi alla comunità internazionale della fisarmonica, è stato proposto ed assegnato al famoso concertista ed insegnante Friedrich Lips (Russia) e a Manfred Gäbler (Germania), l’organizzatore del Festival Internazionale della Fisarmonica di Klingenthal da più di quaranta anni. Il premio Honored Friend of the Accordion Award è stato proposto ed assegnato a Friedl Preisl e Herwig Peychär (Austria), Silvio De Pra (Nuova Zelanda) e Silvio De Pra (USA), in riconoscimento di una vita di lavoro con la fisarmonica nei rispettivi Paesi.






I membri presenti del Comitato Musicale hanno lavorato insieme agli assenti per via telematica per completare il regolamento della Coppa Mondiale 2008 che si terrà a Glasgow, Scozia, dal 22 al 27 Ottobre; tutte le informazioni possono essere visionate su www.coupemondiale.org
 





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Ritratti dei Grandi del Musette, Montpellier - Francia
Contributo di Rob Howard

Gli artisti Robert Crumb e Dominique Cravic hanno realizzato i ritratti di 12 fisarmonicisti francesi a cominciare dagli anni 30’, inclusi Gus Viseur, Médard Ferero, Tony Murena e Jo Privat. Ogni immagine è firmata, nelle misure 33 x 33cm e in sei colori.

Per maggiori informazioni, inviare una email a: lesfrereslumineux@hotmail.com

 

Accordion Repairs Made Easy - John Reuther



Campionato e Festival Internazionale della Fisarmonica l - Australia
Contributo del AATA Presidente Tania Lukic-Marx

Il Campionato e Festival Internazionale della Fisarmonica in Australia avrà luogo il 7 e 8 Giugno 2008 (il fine settimana lungo del compleanno della Regina) al Club Marconi di Sydney.




L’evento si terrà una settimana dopo il Campionato della Fisarmonica della Nuova Zelanda – Sud Pacifico, e ha lo stesso regolamento. Il Campionato e Festival Internazionale della Fisarmonica Australiano offre una grande varietà di competizioni, incluse categorie internazionali, e non prevede brani obbligartori. La competizione è aperta a qualunque tipo di strumento (fisarmonica a piano, bayan, diatonica etc).  Il fetival degli anni passati ha attratto l’interesse di concorrenti dalla Nuova Zelanda, Cina, Croazia, Russia e Australia

Durante l’evento sono previsti diversi Corsi Master dove ci sarà l’opportunità di ottenere consigli da famosi insegnanti internazionali.

Tradizionalmente, il momento più popolare dell’evento è il Concerto di Gala dell’8 Giugno. Gli artisti ospiti saranno l’attuale vincitore della categoria fisarmonica a piano della CIA Coupe Mondiale Stanislav Jusufovic (Serbia), Lionel Reekie (NZ), Grayson Masefield(NZ) (3° classificato CIA Coupe Mondiale categoria fisarmonica a piano) e due gruppi di Sydney basati sulla fisarmonica: Australian Concert Ensemble (Australia) e  ‘FunAccord’.

Per informazioni dettagliate circa il festival ed il concorso, visitare il sito web www.accordions.com/aata
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'20°Shetland Fisa & Fiddle Festival' DVD - Scozzia/GB
Contributo di Rob Howard

 

É stato pubblicato un DVD con diversi gruppi musicali che hanno suonato al Gran Ballo del 13 Ottobre a Lerwick allo Shetland Festival di Fisarmonica e Violino 2007.  Questi i gruppi: Cullivoe Dance Band, Gordon Shand Scottish Dance Band, Alan Nicolson Dance Band, Sandy Nixon Scottish Dance Band, Jimmy Burgess Dance Band, Roy Hendrie Scottish Dance Band, Da Fustra Dance Band, Susan McFadyen Scottish Dance Band, James Leask Dance Band, Pentlands Ceilidh Band, Leeshinat, Sandy Legget e Carseloch Ceilidh Band.  Compaiono anche Nicol McLaren e Robert Lovie, per un totale di 115 minutes.
 

Per maggiori informazioni, inviare una email a: info@concordemusic.com
CD - Percursos by Paulo Jorge Ferreira


Félicien Brut, Winner of 3 International Competitions! - France
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

At only 21 years, Félicien Brut has won the Variety categories at the 2007 international competitions in Klingenthal, Castelfidardo and CMA Trophée Mondiale in Samara, Russia.

Four students of the music school CNIMA J.MORNET took part in the CMA Trophée Mondiale:
2nd: Eric Allard-Jacquin (Junior Variety)
3rd: Yves Moulin (Senior Variety)
Pierre Laval (Junior Variety)
and Felicien Brut won the 1st place (Senior Variety).

The talent of Félicien has been combined wiith the prestige of this school founded by Jacques Mornet and directed by Nathalie Boucheix. Félicien entered the school CNIMA J.MORNET, thanks to an uncle, while he was only seven years old and is a "pure product" of the successful training available. Since 2001 Félicien Brut has been winning competitions.

His next ambition is to acquire the DEM (Certificate of Studies Musical) and to teach in Conservatories. Félicien Brut has now founded a trio with Pascal Meurgé - keyboard and vocals, and Amélie Castel - drums and vocals. They will make their public debut on Saturday, January 19th, 9.30pm, in the Casino of Bourboule (free entrance).
 
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Jeff Lisenby Concert, Kansas City - USA
Contributed by Joan Sommers

On Thursday, January 17th, Jeff Lisenby's jazz accordion concert at the University of Missouri at Kansas City Performing Arts Center with his talented daughter Jaclyn Brown, as guest vocalist. This was a wonderful concert, featuring an outstanding accordionist and a superb vocalist and also promoting the newly released CD "A Spy In Tortuga".

Doug Auwarter -drums, Danny Embry - guitar, and Greg Whitfield - bass accompanied accordionist Jeff Lisenby for a concert no one wanted to leave. For full version of the concert report by Joan Sommers….....
 
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Dolci Romori Jazz Festival, Pineto - Italy
Contributed by Renzo Ruggieri
Accordionist and Festival Director has written a jazz orientated musical play titled 'Opera?', which will be performed at the Teatro Polifunzionale, Pineto, on January 26th, at 9.30pm. The accompanying orchestra includes Renzo Ruggieri on accordion and melodica. Entrance is free.

For further information email: info@dolciromorijazzfestival.com
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Ramon Ayala Concert, California - USA
Contributed by Rob Howard

Ramon Ayala, one of the leading norteño accordionists, singers and songwriters is in concert at the Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City on Saturday, January 26th, 8.15pm. 
Titano Accordion Company
Gary Blair - 9th Annual Tour "Down South" - UK
Contributed by Rob Howard


In February Glasgow accordionist goes on his 9th consecutive tour of the South of England, and his dates are as follows:

February 6th - Fairkytes Accordion Club, The Fairkytes Arts Centre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, Essex; email: MJBuckingham4422@aol.com
8th - private ceilidh, Essex
9th - Annual Ceilidh, Ovingdean Village Hall, Brighton
10th, 4-7pm - Manor Field School "Family Fun Ceilidh", Junction Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex
11th, 7.30pm - Uxbridge Accordion Club, The Anglers Retreat, West Drayton, Middlesex; email: david.lukins@btinternet.com
12th, 7.30pm - Verwood Memorial Hall, Dorset
14th, 7.30pm - Harlow Accordion Club, Essex; also featuring the Harlow Accordion Band, Romeo Aichino (Italy) and Gary Blair Junior; email: jeanhanger@aol.com
15th to 18th - Eastbourne Accordion Festival; also featuring Harry Hussey, Cafe Noir, Gary Blair Junior, John Romero, Gennaro Fiondella, Sue Bennett, Angie Lukins, Trevani, Charlie Watkins.(Watkins Electrical Music); email: jr@carillonstudios.co.uk
18th, 7.30pm - Club Accord, Catshill Working Men's Club, Bromsgrove, Birmingham, with Gary Blair Junior; email: Tracey.Middleton@uk.ngrid.com
The Ins and Outs of the Accordion - Thierry Benetoux
CNIMA Training Courses, St Sauves d'Auvergne - France
Contributed by Rob Howard

Dates of the next training courses at the CNIMA J.MORNET music school, St Sauves d'Auvergne, open to all ages, all styles, are listed below:

February 18th to 23rd
February 25th to March 1st
April 14th to 19th
April 21st to 26th
July 14th to 19th
July 21st to 26th
August 11th to 16th
August 18th to 23rd

Picture right of Jacques Mornet. For further information email: cnima@wanadoo.fr
   

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AAMS Festival, Pennsylvania - USA
Contributed by Lenny Feldmann


The annual festival and competition sponsored by the American Accordion Musicological Society (AAMS) takes place from March 7th to 9th, and once again held at the Dolce Valley Forge Hotel, King of Prussia, Pennslyvania.

The program of guest performers this year includes Mario Tacca (left), Mary Mancini, Stanley and Joanna Darrow (right) Richard DiBlassio, Ron Onda, Ed Touchstone, Bobby Raye (picture below) Jim Vandelly, and Lenny Feldmann, known as 'The CordeenMan'.

The festivities begin with a Cajun/Zydeco concert on the opening night. Saturday will feature the competitions and a range of accordion workshops.

The Annual Dinner takes place at 5.30pm on Saturday evening where this year's Honoree, Rik Kaplan, will be recognized. An Accordion Spectacular Concert, featuring guest artistes Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini, and supporting acts, will follow the dinner.

On Sunday, the morning will continue with more competitions and more workshops. After lunch will be the Awards Concert featuring the Festival Massed Band, guest artistes, and the presentation of awards and trophies.

The festival also includes a trade display, accordion repair seminars, accordion memorabilia, recordings and sheet music.
 
 
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Wongawilli to Perform in Denmark
Contributed by Rob Howard

The Australian folk band Wongawilli are to visit Denmark, performing at the Tuno Festival, July 2nd and 3rd, and at the Skagen Festival, July 4th to 6th. From July 8th to 15th, they are available for functions anywhere in Europe.

Wongawilli plays traditional and contemporary Australian folk songs, dances and music. They play a range of instruments featuring accordion, concertina, piano, violin, guitar, lagerphone, banjo, whistle and mandolin.

For further information email: desanti@bigpond.com
 
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The Art of Playing the Accordion Artistically - Lips
Fabio Alderight CD

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An A to Z of the Accordion - Rob Howard

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The famous Beltango group directed by Alexander Nikolic were stars at the 2007 Castelfidardo Festival in Italy and this new site selling is selling their pack of 3 CDs titled "Tradicional", "Piazzollando" and "Balkango". Sound samples are online. Music performed by Alexander Nikolic (bandoneon, accordion), Jovan Bogosavljevic (violin), Ivana Nikolic (piano, vocal), Bogdan Pejic (el.guitar) and Ljubinko Lazic (double bass) of Serbia. Purchase online using bank secure server system.
 
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Yehuda Oppenheimer release 1 arrangement of 'Souvenir d'amour'. Sample of the music is available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card.
 
Alexander Shirunov CD forsale
A new site selling three CDs titled "Viazzani Takes Stok" "Encore" and "Piazzolla Angel Suite - Bobic Liturgical Suite" with sound samples. Music recorded by Romano Viazzani of UK. Purchase online with credit card.


Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 2 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Gigolino', 'La Giostra', . 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.
 
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Peter Piccini - accordionist, composer, arranger, performer, release 1 new work for accordion available for purchase online. 'Feelin Blue'. Samples of these music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card.


History of Bayan Development: This article on the History of Bayan Development was written by Dr. Herbert Scheibenreif of Friedrich Lips Productions. The importance of the development of the bayan has had far reaching significance for all concert accordion design, manufacture and performances throughout the world.

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