El 16 de Julio, Yuri Medianik y Jehanne Strepenne, conocidos como el Duo Symphorine, ofrecieron un concierto como parte del popular y famoso festival belga, El Festival de Wallone que tiene lugar en Awenne.
Yuri escribió:”Fue para mí un doble placer cuando los organizadores me dijeron que era la primera vez que un acordeonista clásico iba a tomar parte en este evento!” Yuri tocó con el violín a dúo con Jehanne y en su parte a solo interpretó transcripciones.
El 26 de Julio, el Dúo Symphorine había realizado un concierto benéfico ante la Comisión Europea de Bruselas para recordar el 20 aniversario del Accidente nuclear de Chernobyl. Este importante concierto fue antecedido por el premio Gran Prix (categoría dúo) en el concurso Open Europe Festival que tuvo lugar en Moscú en Mayo de 2005.
Seminario de Acordeón “Kulturlaub” de Friedrich Lips - Austria
Por séptima vez, la ciudad de Imst (situada en el Tyrol, cerca de Innsbruck) organizó un seminario para músicos y artistas de diferentes estilos del 10 al 14 de Julio de 2006. Los participantes tuvieron la oportunidad de combinar algunos días de relax con la actividad artística. Friedrich Lips, de la Academia Gnessin de Música de Moscú, ofreció clases a los participantes en las que enseñó a resolver problemas musicales y técnicos, interpretación en público, etc...
Las fechas del próximo curso “Kulturlaub” ya están fijadas y serán del 9 al 13 de Julio de 2007. Para más información: herbert@accordion-cd.co.
La 7ª Convención Internacional de Acordeón de Las Vegas tuvo lugar del 26 al 29 de Junio de 2006 en el Hotel Gold Coast de Las Vegas, Nevada y resultó un gran éxito. El organizador del evento Paul Pasquali dice que la fórmula es simple, toda clase de actuaciones internacionales con buenos amigos, buena comida, buen servicio... no puede salir mal. Añadiendo a esto cerca de 50 seminarios y una larga lista de estrellas del acordeón.
El festival de este año presentó un amplio número de artistas acordeonistas conocidos incluyendo el Trio Británico con William y Sara Jane Langton junto a Gina Brannelli, el varias veces campeón del mundo Peter Soave y su mujer Mady Soave, Mario y Mary Mancini (Nueva York), Joe Domitrowich (California), Sammy Thomas (Washington), Iona Reed (Canadá), la leyenda del jazz Art Van Damme y Dick Contino, Bernadette Conlon (Australia) y Don Lipovac, etc...
Durante el festival William Langton (Reino Unido) recibió el Premio Varieté Junior Guido Deiro. William recogió su premio de las manos del hijo de Guido Deiro, Roberto Guido Deiro. El Premio a la enseñanza Larry Pino lo recogió Marjorie Konrad. Y el premio Frosini al club de acordeón recayó en la Sociedad de Acordeón de California Norte (NCAS). El presidente Vince Cukar recogió el premio en nombre de su club.
Por todo esto la Convención de este año fue todo un éxito. Paul Pasquali, el organizador anunció las fechas para el próximo año (del 18 al 21 de Junio de 2007). Los precios para la habitación de hotel y las entradas serán los mismos que este año. Todos son cordialmente invitados a acudir a la próxima Convención que celebrará los 100 años del acordeón piano en América.
Dentro del 70 aniversario del BCA, tendrá lugar una reunión de profesores y diplomados el 24 de septiembre en el Centro Countesthorpe Village, en Leicester. El programa del día incluye un forum de preguntas y respuestas sobre los exámenes, una sesión con tres eminentes acordeonistas del Reino Unido, Frederck Parnell, Eddie Moros y Gina Brannelli, que han dedicado su vida a la música y al acordeón de maneras diferentes.
Durante el día habrá la oportunidad de escuchas algunos de los jóvenes talentos en las diferentes categorías. Habrá también una exposición de la historia del Colegio desde 1936, mostrando los cientos de acordeonistas que se han diplomado y examinado en el Colegio. Todos los presentes recibirán un regalo por su asistencia para conmemorar esta ocasión.
Calificaciones francesas para la Coupe Mondiale – Francia
Las calificaciones francesas llevadas a cabo por la CNFA (Confederación Nacional Francesa del Acordeón) para la Copue Mondiale 2006 que tendrá lugar en Noruega durante el mes de octubre han resultado muy exitosas para los alumnos de Frederic Deschamps.
La selección nacional tuvo lugar en París el 9 de Julio y se presentaron 29 candidatos. 21 candidatos son alumnos de Frederic Deschamps además de los ganadores de cada categoría.
Resultados:
Varieté seniro: Mickael Vigneau y Julien Gonzales (ex equo)
Varieté Junior: Thibault Thepazz
Clásico Senior: Julien Gonzales
De manera extraordinaria resultó la calificación de la categoría Junior Varieté con Benoit Nortier y Julie Blocar, excepcionalmente buenos con sólo 11 años de edad.
En la foto: Julien Gonzales, ganador de la Coupe Mondiale junior Virtuoso en 2005 y ganador de dos categorías en esta calificación.
Tradlab Perform at the Furness Tradition Music Festival - UK
Young Scottish group Tradlab, Young Scottish group Tradlab with Paul Chamberlain on accordion, took part in the Furness Tradition music festival held in Ulverston in the Lake District on 15th and 16th July. The festival takes place every year, and is a blend of traditional folk music and morris dancing. The band played at the open air market cross on Saturday afternoon, and then were the main feature of the grand concert and ceilidh held on Saturday evening in the Coronation Hall.
Tradlab are a trio of musicians from the south east of Scotland, - David Nisbet (accordion), Paul Chamberlain (accordion, piano) and Paul Murray (fiddle). For this event they were also joined by Mark Neal (drums). Formed in 2004, they combine to produce an exciting blend of contemporary Scottish music, be it for dancing or listening, and play regularly for events around Scotland and beyond. Paul Chamberlain also composes and has compositions available online.
Borut Zagoranski Completes Dip. RAM Diploma – UK
Borut Zagoranski concluded his Post Graduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London with the prestigious Dip. RAM Diploma. This is only awarded to students who graduate with a Distinction award. The award was presented by HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, President of the Royal Academy of Music, at the graduation ceremony on 29 June. Picture shows Borut Zagoranski with Royal Academy accordion tutor Owen Murray.
Accordion Featured at "Skopje Summer Festival 2006" - Macedonia
Contributed by Anica Karakutovska
The evening concert of accordion students of Professor Zorica Karakutovska took place on July 12th at the Suli han - Skopje, as part of a "Skopje Summer Festival 2006". The concert was organized by the French Cultural Centre - Skopje and Directorate of Culture and Arts - Skopje.
The concert venue was in the wonderful environment Suli han - a medieval hotel built in the first half of the 15th century, currently the Faculty of Fine Arts - Skopje, and also the Old bazaar museum.
The concert included a large variety of accordion music, with different styles, consisted of two conceptionally different parts, one classical with works from Mozart, Hendl, Rahmanjinov, Bizov, Piazzolla, and the other entertaiment with French Musettes. Performers at the concert were accordion students from the class of Professor Zorica Karakutovska from the Faculty of Music-Skopje, Zoran Kirjakovski, Filip Stamevski and Kosto Todorovski, and the Music High School "Ilija Nikolovski-Luj"-Skopje, Volcevski Bojan, Peric Boban, Aleksandar Kolovski and Martin Kolevski.
The fifteen minutes long applause with standing ovations from the large audience indicates this concert was spectacular and very very popular, enhancing the already great reputation of the accordion in Macedonia.
A big success attracting a large audience for the Dolci Romori Jazz Festival of which Ruggieri is the Artistic Director.
- Closed successfully the Montreal Jazz Festival (30 June- 7 July) where Renzo Ruggieri performed with Lello Pareti e Stefano Cocco Cantini in the EGEA team.
- July 12 the Academy Musical "Voglia d'Arte" made examinations and concert of students with M. Claudio Azzaro, Aldo Rampa and RR.
Next Events
- 16 (Atessa), 20 (Castelvetro), 23 (Pineto) July Renzo will be in concert with the famous singer Antonella Ruggiero.
- 19 July Renzo will play with Frank Marocco at the Val Tidone Festival.
- 21, 22, 23 July Renzo will be the Artistic Director of the Pineto Accordion Festival Jazz.
- from the 24 at 30 July, Renzo will be in Mexico (Durango) for an important accordion Festival.
- It's still open the registrations to the seminar (ita-eng) of Renzo Ruggieri for accordion jazz and variété, jazz for all instruments and for group music in the Val Tidone Festival from the 1 at 6 August.
Nikolai Ryskov Performs for the Romanovs - UK
On 1 July I performed at the 11th Russian Summer Ball 2006 which took place at the Cavalry & Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London, W1 organised by Alexander Suscenko. Attending this prestigious event were the the Prince and the Princess Dimitri Romanov who were pictured with Nikolai Ryskov.
On July 1st and September 15th, Frederic Deschamps will have carried out a training course every two weeks with 15 pupils per session, a considerable increase compared to previous years. Only some places remain available for the week of 27 August to 02 September.
The trainees, primarily ranging between 12 and 25 years come mainly to prepare for the upcoming international contests of the: Trophée Mondial (CMA) from the 4 to 8 October, Serbia City of Castelfidardo International Competition from the 10 to 15 October Coupe Mondiale (CIA) Norway, from the 24 to 29 October.
The trainees have come from many different countries: France mainly but also Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Belgium, China, New Zealand, and others. Some privileged adults and some beginners mix with the young concert performers in order to also benefit from the new teaching techniques developed by Frederic Deschamps. "I do not make any segregation with regard to the styles and the levels of the trainees" declares Frederic Deschamps.
Full details are available on the website for this event of which Renzo Ruggieri is the Artistic Director and Peppino Principe is the Honorary President.
Program
21 July, 22:00 Pineto (Villa Filiani)
Germano Mazzocchetti Ensemble
22 July, 22:00 Pineto (Villa Filiani)
Frank Marocco Quartet
23 July, 22:00 Pineto (Villa Filiani)
Antonella Ruggiero meets Renzo Ruggieri Group
Karen Tweed Trio Tours - Norway
Karen Tweed, former all-Ireland champion Karen Tweed and accordionist in the group the Poozies is joining Sturla Eide (Hardangerfele / fiddle) and Andreas Aase (guitar) for a trio tour in Norway at the end of August. The tour dates are as follows:
28. August: Bergen
29. August: Rauland
31. August: "Kafe Filter" in Trondheim
01. September: Lunchtime concert at the county centre in Trondheim
01. September: Beitstad at Yttervik Gard
03. September: Røros in "Bergstaden Zir"
For further information, contact: Sturla Eide Mob: 413 01 778
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2006: 6th – 28th August
Contributed by Amber Masefield
As the world’s largest celebration of the arts, there is a large amount of cultural and artistic expression centered around the official festival. Traditional Scottish events are being held every night with many thousands of performances, both as solos and in groups. The main music venue, The Acoustic Music Center is proud to host a wide selection of music, including talented accordionists.
David Vernon and Dick Lee(pictured left), an Accordion and Clarinet duo performing an eclectic musical mix will be performing on the 10th, 11th, 18th, 21st, 24th, 25th of August.
Brechin, Wilkinson & Smith, a creation of beautiful melodies by accordionist Sandy Brechin, vocalist Ewan Wilkinson and fiddler Alison Smith, they will be performing on the 16th August.
Simon Thoumire & David Milligan(pictured right) dazzling displays of technical skills and invention on the concertina and the piano, performing on the 17th, 18th, 19th of August.
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham return to the Queens Hall as the unmatched masters of accordion and fiddle, performing on the 26th, 27th of August.
New Composition for Accordion - Bratislava
The composer Peter Machajdik in 1997 wrote a piece of contemporary tonal music titled 'Five Mirrors', of approximately ten minutes duration. He is looking for an accordionist who would be interested in performing this composition. 'Five Mirrors' is published by Musica Slovaca, in Bratislava.
A new site selling a CD titled ‘Concert d'ouverture’, with sound samples. Music recorded from the La Coupe Mondiale 2004 by Marianne Melodie, of France. Purchase online.
A new site selling a CD titled ‘Variété Senior’, with sound samples. Music recorded from the La Coupe Mondiale 2004 by Marianne Melodie, of France. Purchase online.
A new site selling a CD titled ‘Variété Junior’, with sound samples. Music recorded from the La Coupe Mondiale 2004 by Marianne Melodie, of France. Purchase online.
A new site selling a CD titled ‘Classique Junior’, with sound samples. Music recorded from the La Coupe Mondiale 2004 by Marianne Melodie, of France. Purchase online.
Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 6 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Fiesta A Siviglia', 'Capricciosa', 'Euro Polca', 'Brasilia', 'Grecian Holiday', 'Dizzy Polka'. 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.
Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International (ATG) site has been updated to include a review of their 2006 festival and basic information on the upcoming 2007 Coupe Mondiale to be held in Washington DC in conjunction with the American Accordionists Association (AAA).
Gary Dahl site has been updated to include pdf samples of many of his outstanding arrangements available from the website.
American Accordionists' Association (AAA) site has been updated to include full festival schedule and basic information on the upcoming 2007 Coupe Mondiale to be held in Washington DC in conjunction with the Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International (ATG).
Site updated to include information on the 'Accordion Gems by Kevin Friedrich - A Master Collection of Accordions Through Time' exhibition that is being established at the Dargaville Museum, New Zealand and offically opened on December 3rd 2006. Information includes contact information for those who might be interested in donating an instrument to this display, the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
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El 16 de Julio, 
Yuri escribió:”Fue para mí un doble placer cuando los organizadores me dijeron que era la primera vez que un acordeonista clásico iba a tomar parte en este evento!” Yuri tocó con el violín a dúo con Jehanne y en su parte a solo interpretó transcripciones.
La 7ª 
Dentro del 70 aniversario del BCA, tendrá lugar una reunión de profesores y diplomados el 24 de septiembre en el Centro Countesthorpe Village, en Leicester. El programa del día incluye un forum de preguntas y respuestas sobre los exámenes, una sesión con tres eminentes acordeonistas del Reino Unido, Frederck Parnell, Eddie Moros y Gina Brannelli, que han dedicado su vida a la música y al acordeón de maneras diferentes.
Las calificaciones francesas llevadas a cabo por la 
Resultados:
Young Scottish group Tradlab, Young Scottish group Tradlab with 
Borut Zagoranski Completes Dip. RAM Diploma – UK
The evening concert of accordion students of Professor Zorica Karakutovska took place on July 12th at the Suli han - Skopje, as part of a "Skopje Summer Festival 2006". The concert was organized by the French Cultural Centre - Skopje and Directorate of Culture and Arts - Skopje.
The concert included a large variety of accordion music, with different styles, consisted of two conceptionally different parts, one classical with works from Mozart, Hendl, Rahmanjinov, Bizov, Piazzolla, and the other entertaiment with French Musettes. Performers at the concert were accordion students from the class of Professor Zorica Karakutovska from the Faculty of Music-Skopje, Zoran Kirjakovski, Filip Stamevski and Kosto Todorovski, and the Music High School "Ilija Nikolovski-Luj"-Skopje, Volcevski Bojan, Peric Boban, Aleksandar Kolovski and Martin Kolevski.
A big success attracting a large audience for the 
Nikolai Ryskov Performs for the Romanovs - UK
On July 1st and September 15th, 
As the world’s largest celebration of the arts, there is a large amount of cultural and artistic expression centered around the official festival. Traditional Scottish events are being held every night with many thousands of performances, both as solos and in groups. The main music venue, The Acoustic Music Center is proud to host a wide selection of music, including talented accordionists.
Simon Thoumire & David Milligan(pictured right) dazzling displays of technical skills and invention on the concertina and the piano, performing on the 17th, 18th, 19th of August.
New Composition for Accordion - Bratislava
