Información por Harley Jones
Director, Accordions Worldwide
Hace 10 años, el 1 de octubre de 1996, la página web de Accordions Worldwide fue inaugurada tras varios meses de preparación por un grupo de personas. En ella se han incluido las Páginas Amarillas del Acordeón, varios cientos de páginas de historia, información y artículos sobre el acordeón , y para el día de inauguración, la primera red de Noticias de acordeón.
Las noticias iban a ser mensuales, pero pronto cambiaron a semanales con una actualización permanente de las publicaciones, muy populares y leídas hoy en día, han crecido de una lengua a 7 idiomas:
Me gustaría reconocer públicamente a nuestros cuatro encargados: Holda Paoletti-Kampl– manager en Europa, Kevin Friedrich - de las Noticias Nacionales de Acordeón de los Estados Unidos y de la oficina en EEUU, Li Cong - de la página web y oficina china y Tatiana Lanchtchikova – directora de oficinas.
Hoy en día las nuevas tecnologías han cambiado el mundo, un ejemplo, cuando le dije a Holda Paoletti-Kampl que visitara todas las fábricas de acordeón de Castelfidardo, sólo una tenía email y ninguna págnia web. ¡Qué gran cambio se ha producido en el mundo del acordeón en sólo 10 años! Debemos reconocer también a nuestro primer cliente- Acordeones Borsini.
Desde que AWW comenzó, los lectores han aumentado enormemente, cerca de 50000 acordeonistas visitan nuestra página web cada semana. Estos datos eran un sueño hace 10 años pero los números siguen aumentando continuamente.
Hemos habilitado una sección con la Historia de AWW y espero que les guste. A todos, gracias por su atención, a lectores y amigos que nos han apoyado durante estos 10 años, sin ustedes esto no sería posible. Miramos hacia el futuro y esperamos seguir ofreciendo servicio gratuito a los acordeonistas de todo el mundo durante los próximos 10 años.
The Pigini Company is to celebrate 60 years of manufacturing accordions on October 11th, with a concert at Auditorium dell'Istituto Musicale, Pareggiato, "G.Lettimi" Via Asili Baldini, 27 Rimini.
The concert also involves dancer and choreographer Kathleen Delaney, the “G.Lettimi" Accordion School, including Alisia Fragassi, David Sarnelli, Walter Di Girolamo, Giuseppe Scigliano, Luca Piovesan, and Mario Muccitto. Music played includes Sani, Semionov, Jacomucci, Zolatariev, Derbenko, Scarlatti, Sarasate and Albeniz.
El programa de eventos del Concurso Internacional Castelfidardo 2006, del 8 al 15 de octubre incluye:
8 octubre a las 9,30 horas – inauguración del festival. A las 18,30 horas concierto homenaje a Dino Buzzati que presenta a Gianluca Barbadori (vocalista) y Christian Riganelli (acordeón).
11 octubre a las 21,15 horas “Música sin palabras”, concierto de la orquesta de acordeón en el Nuevo Teatro Astra
12 octubre a las 18,00 horas ,concierto con el Cuarteto Maulus (Francia) y presentación de trofeos para las categorías G, H y L.
A las 21,15 horas , concierto popular “Músicas del mundo” con Alexian (Rumania) y Farias (Argentina) en el Nuevo Teatro Astra.
13 octubre a las 18,00 horas- presentación del nuevo CD de Gianluca Cambi, con obras de Paganini. Presentación de los trofeos para las categorías A, N, o, P y Q.
A las 21,15 horas, “Música de películas” interpretadas por Roberto Pregadio y su orquesta presentando a Franco de Gemini.
14 octubre a las 18,00 horas interpretación de Elena Lutz y Valentin UVT, ganadores del Concurso Internacional de Klingenthal, alemania. Exhibición de los ganadores de las categorías B,C y D.
A las 21,15 horas, concierto “Accordion Revolution” con Claudio Jacomucci (acordeón) y Kathleen Kelaney (bailarina), “Noche de acordeón con Coba” con Coba (acordeón), Kiyotsugu Amano (guitarra) y Saori Sendo (percusión) de Japón, en el Nuevo Teatro Astra. Presentación del premio “Voce d´oro- Cagnoni Quality Redes”
15 octubre, 16,30 horas – concierto final con los ganadores de las categorías E, F, I y M.
The Duo Mille Migla, with Elena Manuela Cosentino on the harp and Mario Milani on the accordion, were invited to perform in concert on the 1st of October at La Scala in Milan, on the occasion of the presentation of the scultpure ‘L'onda della speranza’ - an art piece by Angelo Maineri, which is dedicated to the UNICEF.
56 Trofeo Mundial del Acordeón, Kragujevac – Serbia
Del 4 al 8 de octubre se celebra el 56 Trofeo Mundial del Acordeón de la CMA y hay reportajes diarios y resultados actualizados disponibles en la red.
Organizado por la Confederación Mundial de Acordeonistas, el Concurso de la CDM tiene lugar en Kragujevac Servia, una ciudad famosa por su actividad y herencia relacionada con el acordeón.
North Staffs Accordion Club’s 21st Birthday Concert, Stoke - UK
The North Staffs AC 21st Birthday Concert, held at Stoke-on-Trent Town Hall on September 29th, was a considerable success, with a large attendance and high quality accordion entertainment. There were members of other accordion clubs, a sociable atmosphere and buffet – and a ceremony for the cutting of a magnificent accordion patterned birthday cake.
The concert began with some music from the North Staffs Accordion Band, who were followed by the guest artistes, Jack Emblow and Tony Compton, whose superb duets included ‘Summertime’, ‘Tangerine’, ‘London By Night’, ‘Belle of the Ball’ and ‘Pick Yourself Up’. During the interval, Rob Howard and John Jones played a selection of music from the 1950s and 60s, mingling with the audience. The second half featured a jazz ‘big band’, including Jack Emblow – accordion, Tony Compton – midi accordion, John Nixon – midi concertina, English concertina and tenor saxophone, Terry Brunt – trombone and vocals, Peter Robinson – string bass, and Geoff Millward – drums. Their Dixieland-style numbers brought the evening to a happy conclusion.
Los Reyes Vallenatos recently performed a concert in the main Plaza of Chihuahua, as part of a local festival. This concert was the beginning of a tour that includes concerts in Camargo, Cuauhtemoc and Mexico City.
British College of Accordionists’ 70th Anniversary, Leicester - UK
To celebrate the British College of Accordionists 70th Anniversary, the new Principal Raymond Bodell has written an extensive history of the organisation and also obituaries of some famous English accordionists who were prominent BCA examiners/college members.
This booklet has been published as an Article and makes very interesting reading.
A celebration day to mark the 70th anniversary was held on the September 24th to acknowledge this milestone in the History of the British College of Accordionists. Founded in London in 1936 – the college has been providing an invaluable service for accordionists throughout the UK.
Thousands of candidates have passed through its examination system over the years and most of the UK accordion teachers today have benefited from the numerous classes, workshops and specialised syllabi which have been a feature of the college.
On September 24th, the BCA Governing Council held a reunion day with teachers and students travelling from all over the UK. Featured on the day were a number of young student performances, a discussion on all aspects of the current grade and diploma syllabus, details of a new initiative by Harry Hinchcliffe in Yorkshire of taking the accordion into Primary schools and an excellent “Question and Answer” session with three eminent UK accordionists – Frederick Parnell, Eddie Moors and Gina Brannelli who have devoted their lives to music and the accordion in different ways.
An exhibition of material from the BCA over the 70 years history as well as all Examination pieces were also on view.
We look forward confidently to the next era in the history of the British College of Accordionists – and the next celebration!
Photos: 1. Front table – Pauline Noon (Secretary), Raymond Bodell (Principal), Colin Cook (Chairman of the Governing Council), Graham Laurie (Vice principal) and Alistair Gillespie (Senior examiner)
2. Andrew Hesslewood. receiving the shield.
3. The performers were Alexander Bodell, Julie Langton, Faye Ventre, Robert Thorn and 2006 Sir James Anderton recipient Andrew Hesslewood.
David Glukh International Ensemble Concert Season, New York - USA
The David Glukh International Ensemble (piccolo trumpet, violin, accordion, bass and percussion) is has announced its new concert season for 2006-2007.
This season the group will be travelling across the USA to Midwest, South and West Coast. There will also be plenty of performances around their home base, New York City and throughout the Northeast.
French accordionist Pascal Contet performs as follows during October:-
October 8th – Dijon, 11am – solo performance during the Whynote Festival
11th – Saint-Cloud, 10.30am and 3pm – Théâtre des 3 pierrots - duo with Marianne Piketty
12th – Paris, 8.30pm - ‘Atelier du plateau … fait son cirque’, with Sylvain Kassap and Vincent Courtois
20th - Paris, 8.30pm - ‘Atelier du plateau’ with Dominique Pifarély and the circaciens
22nd – Royan, 4pm – with the Trio de Aureliano Cattaneo
24th - Paris, IRCAM – session with the young composers
The 6th International Accordion Festival takes place in San Antonio, Texas, on October 13th to 15th. This festival is free, and is held at La Vallita, one of the oldest villages in downtown San Antonio. Styles involved include everything from Celtic to Zydeco, Conjunto to Musette, Klezmer to Country and Western.
The guest list includes The Marian Pelka Trio (Poland), Les Primitifs du Futur (France), Helen Xu and Zong Ti Lin (China), Renato Borghetti (picture left - Brazil), Joaquin Diaz (Puerto Rico), Flaco Jimenez, Sunny Sauceda, Shirley Johnson, Corey ‘Lil Pop’ Ledet, Joel Guzman, The Texana Dames, The Fabulous Shpielkehs, Poor Man's Fortune, Peter Stan and Balkan Fantasia, Mingo Saldivar and the Gulf Coast Playboys, the Gourds, Los DesperadoZ, and Brian Marshall and the Texas Slavic Playboys.
After the successful 12th A.A.A. Master Class and Concert Series (The Seminars) and master classes, concerts and recordings at the Janacek Conservatory in Ostrava, Czech Republic - Dr. William Schimmel resumes his Fall schedule. Here are some highlights:-
October 19th – ‘Music In Love’ The Metropolis Ensemble - ’All About Love’, by David Schiff; ’Il Combatimento di Trancredi e Clorinda’, by Claudio Monteverdi - both works will feature Dr. Schimmel on accordion at the Angel Orensanz Foundation Center for the Arts 172 Norfolk St., New York, 8 pm
0ctober 28th and 29th – ‘A Musical Journey’ -starring Vicki Phillips, includes a performance by Dr. Schimmel. This is a journey through post-war Europe by way of the songs by Kurt Weill, Jacques Brel and Charles Aznavour. Queens Center for the Performing Arts - Flushing, Queens, 8pm
November 6th – ‘Strings Attached’ - Peter Sachon, cello; a performance of Andrew Lippa's ‘Venicia Variations’ for cello and accordion: Dr. Schimmel, accordion at Birdland - 315 W 44th St - New York, 7 pm
November 13th – ‘In a China Shop’, by Liam Robinson: composed for and performed by Dr. Schimmel. The Manhattan School of Music - 120 Claremont Avenue -New York, 7pm
New recording: projected release time – ‘Christmas Riders to the Sea’, an opera by Marga Richter - Leonarda Records - featuring Dr.Schimmel on concert accordion.
’New Cyber Symphony’, by Dr. Schimmel – ‘Vienna Genesis’; projected release time: Christmas.
The annual Piazzolla Music Award competition takes place on the 11th and 12th November 2006, with the awarding of prizes taking place on November 13th 2006 at “BLUE NOTE”, Via Nazario Sauro, 5 22073 Fino Mornasco. Closing date for entries is November 5th.
The annual NAO North West Area Championships for the 2006/7 competitive season will be held on December 3rd at the beautiful Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, Lancashire. The closing date for entries is November 17th.
CMA website is updated with a schedule for the 2006 event plus daily reports.
New Article: British College of Accordionists - The 7th Decade (70th Year) written by new Director Raymond Bodell has an extensive history of this organisation and also obituaries of some famous English accordionists who were prominent BCA examiners/college members.
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10º Aniversario de Accordions Worldwide
Hace 10 años, el 1 de octubre de 1996, la página web de Accordions Worldwide fue inaugurada tras varios meses de preparación por un grupo de personas. En ella se han incluido las Páginas Amarillas del Acordeón, varios cientos de páginas de historia, información y artículos sobre el acordeón , y para el día de inauguración, la primera red de 
Las noticias iban a ser mensuales, pero pronto cambiaron a semanales 
El programa de eventos del Concurso Internacional 
Concert at La Scala, Milan - Italy
The North Staffs AC 21st Birthday Concert, held at Stoke-on-Trent Town Hall on September 29th, was a considerable success, with a large attendance and high quality accordion entertainment. There were members of other accordion clubs, a sociable atmosphere and buffet – and a ceremony for the cutting of a magnificent accordion patterned birthday cake.
The concert began with some music from the North Staffs Accordion Band, who were followed by the guest artistes, Jack Emblow and Tony Compton, whose superb duets included ‘Summertime’, ‘Tangerine’, ‘London By Night’, ‘Belle of the Ball’ and ‘Pick Yourself Up’. During the interval, 
Los Reyes Vallenatos Concert, Chihuahua - Mexico
British College of Accordionists’ 70th Anniversary, Leicester - UK
To celebrate the British College of Accordionists 70th Anniversary, the new Principal 
This booklet has been published as 
David Glukh International Ensemble Concert Season, New York - USA
French accordionist 
The 6th International Accordion Festival takes place in San Antonio, Texas, on October 13th to 15th. This festival is free, and is held at La Vallita, one of the oldest villages in downtown San Antonio. Styles involved include everything from Celtic to Zydeco, Conjunto to Musette, Klezmer to Country and Western.
After the successful 12th A.A.A. Master Class and Concert Series (The Seminars) and master classes, concerts and recordings at the Janacek Conservatory in Ostrava, Czech Republic - Dr. 
The annual Piazzolla Music Award competition takes place on the 11th and 12th November 2006, with the awarding of prizes taking place on November 13th 2006 at “BLUE NOTE”, Via Nazario Sauro, 5 22073 Fino Mornasco. Closing date for entries is November 5th.
