El CD de Friedrich Lips“Russian and Trepak” ha conseguido el 3er puesto en la sección Clásica de los Premios de Música Folk 2006. Cerca de 25500 albums y más de 350000 canciones fueron reunidas en la selección de estos premios y nominaron a 81 albums y 67 canciones en diferentes categorías. Los nominados de este año pertenecían a 70 países diferentes. Los Premios de Música JPF se pueden considerar como los premios de música más diversos ya que abarcan todo tipo de música de todo el mundo. La entrega de premios tuvo lugar en un espectáculo en el Teatro Galaxy de Santa Ana, California, el 4 de noviembre.
En septiembre, Friedrich Lips ha obtenido un gran éxito en su gira por los Estados Unidos. Ha visitado las ciudades de Milwaukee (Universidad de Wisconsin en la celebración del 75 cumpleaños de Sofia Gubaidulina), Green Bay, Superior (Museo de acordeones del mundo), Elroy, Troy Art, Alabama, Montgomery, San Francisco(California), Blacky Island en Washington. En octubre Friedrich fue invitado a una gira por Noruega por Jon Faukstad, además interpretó las obras de Sofia Gubaidulina en diferentes festivales que tuvienron lugar en Misk (Bielorrusia), Vilnius (Lituania) y Moscú.
Gira de Conciertos de Oleg Bugaev y Yuri Medianik - Rusia
En Abril del 2006 Yuri Medianik (acordeón y violín) y Oleg Bugaev (Cello) anunciaron su gira rusa juntos. En su programa Yuri toca el violín en la primera parte (violín y cello) y el acordeón en la segunda (bajan y cello).La gira de conciertos comenzó con una interpretación en la prestigiosa Sala de Cámara del Centro de Artes Internacional de Moscú y estuvo dedicada al 60 aniversario del profesor de acordeón de Yuri Medianik, a Viatcheslav Semionov. El profesor Semionov subió al escenario tras el concierto para anunciar que el concierto había sido el regalo de cumpleaños más emotivo que había recibido nunca.
El programa de concierto incluía obras originales para violín y cello, además de transcripciones realizadas por ellos mismos como la Sonata en Re Mayor para viola da gamba y teclado de J.S.Bach. También hubo obras de música jazz, tangos y otras composiciones. El concierto se cerró con “Recollections”, un tango de Astor Piazzolla, acompañado por dos grabaciones, una de Astor Piazzolla realizada en 1974 y otra del cellista YoYoMa.
La gira de octubre incluyó los siguientes lugares: Moscú (sala Muradeli), Ekaterimburgo(Gran sala filarmónica, , Sala de conciertos de Asbest, Sala de conciertos de Verknaya Pyshma, Sala Fakel de Lesnoy, Sala Sovremennikk, Sala de conciertos de Alapaevsk, Sala filarmónica de Vologda, Centro Cultural Primus Versus de Moscú y Centro de Artes Internacional de Moscú.
Concierto de Richard Galliano organizado por UNAC, San Sebastian – España
El famoso acordeonista francés Richard Galliano actuará en el Auditorio Bastero de Andoain, San Sebastián, el domingo 19 de noviembre en un concierto organizado por UNAC, Unión de Acordeonistas. El concierto comenzará a las 12,00 horas.
El concierto de Richard Galliano sigue a la Asamblea General de UNAC que tendrá lugar el sábado 18 de noviembre. La Asamblea General de UNAC también ha previsto una exposición que incluye la presentación de grabaciones, fotografías, instrumentos, artículos, libros, partituras, etc sobre Richard Galliano y que estará abierta desde las 10,00 horas.
On October 29th the North Shore Accordion Orchestra shared a concert with the Auckland Mandolinata Orchestra, conducted by accordionist Bryan Holden, at the Rose Centre, Auckland, New Zealand.
Performers were the Musicale group conducted by Robert Winchester, the Music Makers, conducted by Christine Adams, and the NSAO, conducted by Lionel Reekie, and soloist Grayson Masefield (picture right), the latter recently returned from international accordion competitions in Serbia, Italy and Norway.
Because this sold out concert was a huge success, it is likely to become an annual event.
Caister International Accordion Festival, Norfolk - UK
The 2006 Caister International Accordion Festival, November 2nd/6th, was indeed a great success, enabling a succession of first class accordion artistes to enthral their audiences with a variety of styles and repertoires. The concerts included Scottish dancing, with Gary Blair playing and calling the dances.
The opening night concert began with Harry Hussey playing requests, followed by Italy’s Roberto Lucanero playing lively folk dance tunes on his 2-row diatonic button accordion. Romano Viazzani then performed a repertoire of serious music compositions, including some Piazzolla pieces followed by a complete contrast with Jack Emblow and Tony Compton’s set of jazz standards. The Friday evening concert began with Harry Hussey again playing requests, but was mainly given over to the Art Van Damme Quintet, whose performance of classic jazz arrangements was as exciting as it was nostalgic. The Quintet members were Art Van Damme (picture left - accordion), Pat McCarthy (guitar), Roger Nobes (vibes), Len Skeets (bass), and Bobby worth (drums).
The Saturday evening concert featured Harry Hussey, Roberto Lucanero, Gary Blair and the accordion sextet Norvic Concordia, followed by a performance by Giancarlo Caporilli, from Italy, a regular at this festival, who produced immaculate renditions of Continental and original compositions.
The final concert on Sunday evening was mainly taken up with the weekend workshop orchestras and bands, with excellent performances given by all participants. After these, Pearl Fawcett-Adriano (picture left) took center stage and gave a marvellous performance of popular classics, demonstrating how acoustic and electronic voices can blend tastefully and effectively together.
Following Pearl, there were unscheduled contributions from Romano Viazzani (picture right), Giancarlo Caporilli, and from David Halcrow, Jim Halcrow and Alan Nicolson, a trio of accordionists from Shetland. The festival concluded with all the guest artistes and organiser Heather Smith (picture above right) on stage together, jamming ‘Bel Viso’ with great gusto.
The bi-annual National Accordion Music Composers’ Competition, organised by the North Staffs Accordion Club, produced a crop of original music, and was an important feature of the festival.
The NE Accordion Festival takes place on November 10th and 11th at California Building, 2205 California Step, NE Minneapolis, Minnesota. This festival is a celebration of the free-reed instrument family including both chromatic and piano accordion, concertina, diatonic button accordions and harmonium. Festivities include concerts, workshops, jam sessions, new friends, and an evening dance.
Artistes appearing include Jose Curbelo, Joanna Arnold Darrow, Patrick Harison, Datta Hartman and Machinery Hill, Dee Langley, ‘Skeets’ Langley, Larry Malmberg, Jerry Minar, Dan Newton, Eric Ray and Jenny Schultz, John Scaffeo, and Dan Turpening. The festival is sponsored by KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio.
Fintan Stanley American based Irish accordion entertainer performs at Cape Cod Irish Village, 512 Main Street, W. Yarmouth, Massachusetts on November 10th and 11th.
Immediately after performing Piazzolla’s concert ‘Aconcagua’ with the Berlin Philharmonic, from November 12th to 22nd, Russian accordionist Aidar Gainullin will visit Austria for 8 concerts - Vienna, Graz, St. Andrä, Klagenfurt, Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Salzburg, Hochegg, Neunkirchen, and a workshop at the conservatory in Klagenfurt. His program will include works by J.S. Bach, A. Vivaldi, D. Scarlatti, S. Prokofjev, A. Borodin, A. Schnittke, A. Piazzolla, and others.
After finishing his studies at the famous Gnessin Music Academy in Moscow Aidar Gainullin is now living and working in Berlin. He has already performed with famous orchestras all over the world and is also prizewinner of the Rostropovitch foundation. Recently he has been writing film music and now he is going to publish his own CD and DVD series.
On November 16th, at 8.30pm, Spanish accordionist Victor Prieto will be performing with Emilio Solla and The NY Jazz-Tango Group, featuring jazz saxophonist Donny McCaslin. The venue is the Cornelia Street Café, New York, and the music is based on jazz and tango original compositions by Emilio Solla.
November 24th - Théâtre Entrelacs, Arles
26th, at 4.30pm - Grand Auditorium 2000 Cité des Congrès, Nantes
28th, at 8.30pm - Conservatoire National de Région, Reims
The National Accordion Association is busy celebrating its 20th birthday with a series of events, and the next takes place on November 19th at the Hurst Recreation Center, 700 Mary Drive, Hurst, Texas. This will be a barbeque with accordion entertainment, from 2pm until approximately 4pm. The accordionist artistes performing include Nick Ballarini and ‘Accordion Fusion’, an accordion orchestra.
A new NAA website is currently being created to reflect a national position, but the current NAA website is still functioning, and is being revised and updated.
Virtuoso accordionist Pearl Fawcett-Adriano performs at Stockport Accordion Club on November 22nd, at 8pm. Stockport AC is based at Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel St, Woodley, Stockport (Junction 25, M60).
Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, a former Junior and Senior CMA World Champion, is widely renowned as one of the UK’s greatest accordion talents, and has performed internationally with great acclaim.
A new site selling a CD titled ‘Paris Moscou Duo’, with sound samples. Music performed by Roman Jhbanov and Domi Emorine. Purchase online.
Peter Piccini - accordionist, composer, arranger, performer, releases 3 updated works and 2 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Dreams of Love', 'Remember Portofino', 'Take a Chance with Me', 'Tango Per Te', 'Swingin Time'. 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 "El Primero" with sound samples. Music performed by Fabio Alderighi. Purchase online.
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La gira de conciertos comenzó con una interpretación en la prestigiosa Sala de Cámara del Centro de Artes Internacional de Moscú y estuvo dedicada al 60 aniversario del profesor de acordeón de Yuri Medianik, a 
Concierto de Richard Galliano organizado por UNAC, San Sebastian – España
El famoso acordeonista francés Richard Galliano actuará en el Auditorio Bastero de Andoain, San Sebastián, el domingo 19 de noviembre en un concierto organizado por UNAC, Unión de Acordeonistas. El concierto comenzará a las 12,00 horas.
On October 29th the North Shore Accordion Orchestra shared a concert with the Auckland Mandolinata Orchestra, conducted by accordionist Bryan Holden, at the Rose Centre, Auckland, New Zealand.
Performers were the Musicale group conducted by Robert Winchester, the Music Makers, conducted by 
Caister International Accordion Festival, Norfolk - UK
The opening night concert began with Harry Hussey playing requests, followed by Italy’s Roberto Lucanero playing lively folk dance tunes on his 2-row diatonic button accordion. Romano Viazzani then performed a repertoire of serious music compositions, including some Piazzolla pieces followed by a complete contrast with Jack Emblow and Tony Compton’s set of jazz standards. The Friday evening concert began with Harry Hussey again playing requests, but was mainly given over to the Art Van Damme Quintet, whose performance of classic jazz arrangements was as exciting as it was nostalgic. The Quintet members were Art Van Damme (picture left - accordion), Pat McCarthy (guitar), Roger Nobes (vibes), Len Skeets (bass), and Bobby worth (drums).
Following Pearl, there were unscheduled contributions from Romano Viazzani (picture right), Giancarlo Caporilli, and from David Halcrow, Jim Halcrow and Alan Nicolson, a trio of accordionists from Shetland. The festival concluded with all the guest artistes and organiser Heather Smith (picture above right) on stage together, jamming ‘Bel Viso’ with great gusto.
The NE Accordion Festival takes place on November 10th and 11th at California Building, 2205 California Step, NE Minneapolis, Minnesota. This festival is a celebration of the free-reed instrument family including both chromatic and piano accordion, concertina, diatonic button accordions and harmonium. Festivities include concerts, workshops, jam sessions, new friends, and an evening dance.
Fintan Stanley Concerts, Massachusetts - USA
Immediately after performing Piazzolla’s concert ‘Aconcagua’ with the Berlin Philharmonic, from November 12th to 22nd, Russian accordionist Aidar Gainullin will visit Austria for 8 concerts - Vienna, Graz, St. Andrä, Klagenfurt, Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Salzburg, Hochegg, Neunkirchen, and a workshop at the conservatory in Klagenfurt. His program will include works by J.S. Bach, A. Vivaldi, D. Scarlatti, S. Prokofjev, A. Borodin, A. Schnittke, A. Piazzolla, and others.
On November 16th, at 8.30pm, Spanish accordionist Victor Prieto will be performing with Emilio Solla and The NY Jazz-Tango Group, featuring jazz saxophonist Donny McCaslin. The venue is the Cornelia Street Café, New York, and the music is based on jazz and tango original compositions by Emilio Solla.
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