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Eurovision para jóvenes músicos. Varsovia
- Polonia.
Información a cargo de Maciej Frackiewicz
El
acordeonista polaco Maciej Frackiewicz tomó parte el pasado
5 de Febrero en las semifinales de la 14ª edición de Eurovision
- Grand Prix para jóvenes músicos.
El es uno de los 7 músicos que participará en la final
con la Orquesta sinfónica de la Radio de Polonia bajo la batuta
de Lukasz Borowicz. Maciej interpretará "Concierto de
Aconcagua" para Bandoneon and Orchestra', de Astor Piazzolla.
La
final nacional se celebrará el próximo 28 de Febrero
en el S1 Studio de la Radio polaca de Varsovia. Maciej Frackiewicz
cursó sus estudios en la Academia Chopin de Varsovia con Klaudiusz
Baran.
Ha sido premiado en diversos concursos nacionales e internacionales
incluidos Klingenthal, Castelfidardo y Poprad. Más información:
fracek88@wp.pl
Sergio Zampolli interpreta el "Concierto en
La menor" de P.Deiro, Blairgowrie - Sudáfrica
El
afamado acordeonista Sergio Zampolli ha sido invitado en el concierto
que ha servido para celebrar el 20º aniversario de la Rand Symphony
Orchestra bajo la batuta de Bernard Wozny. Donde interpretaron el
Concierto en La menor de Pietro Deiro.
Nacido
en Italia, Zampolli comenzó a tocar el acordeón a la
edad de 9 años. Se trasladó a Sudáfrica a la
edad de 11 años donde ha obtenido numerosos premios. Es miembro
del Dynamic Duo 2000, formado por acordeón MIDI y arpa (Amarillie
Ackermann) y es a su vez el representante de Sudáfrica para
la "Confédédation
Mondiale de l'Accordéon."
La Rand Symphony Orchestra ha contribuido a la música clásica
en Johannesburgo durante los últimos 30 años donde Bernard
Wozny ha sido director artístico desde 1987, trabajando con
ahinco para esta orquesta con alrededor de 40 miembros.
El concierto se celebrará el próximo 2 de Marzo a las
4pm, en la iglesia NG Randburg South situada en Malcolm Street, Blairgowrie.
Más información: duo2000@discoverymail.co.za
Estreno mundial a cargo de Mika Väyrynen, Kokkola
- Finlandia
El
acordeonista finlandés Mika Väyrynen interpretará
el estreno mundial del "'Quinteto para acordeón y cuerda"
del compositor finlandés Matti Murto en el 10º Festival
de Invierno de Acordeón de Kokkola. El concierto que se presenta
bajo el nombre de "Transitions" se celebrará el próximo
19 de Febrero en el Central Ostrobothnian Conservatory de Kokkola
a las 7.00pm. En el concierto tambien se interpretarán "Four
different viewpoints to Contemporary Music" de Murto, además
de composiciones de Ginastera, Pärt, y Reich.
Nacido en Tampere en 1947, Matti Murto se graduó en la Academia
Sibelius Academy especializándose en Teoría musical.
Miembro de la "Finnish Composers Society" Matti studio a
su vez musicología en la Universidad de Helsinki.
El Festival de Invierno de Acordeón de Kokkola que se realiza
anualmente se celebrará durante los próximos días
del 16 al 24 de Febrero e incluye un variado programa con músicas
que van del clásico al folk, armonica, bandoneón, bandas
sonoras interpretadas con acordeón, composiciones modernas,
clásicos, música eclesiástica o hard rock con
conciertos, bailes y eventos al aire libre.
En el programa de este año se incluyen actuaciones de los acordeonistas
finlandeses Markus Luomala, Teija Niku, y Antti Purola, los suecos
Anders Larsson, el intérprete noruego de bandoneón Per
Arne Glorvigen, y los 'Young virtuosos' de Ostrobothnia.
El festival incluye igualmente una invitación a participar
en el intento de Record para el Guinness Book construyendo el acordeón
de nieve más grande del mundo!
Más información: raimo.vertainen@pp.inet.fi
Grabaciones a cargo de Øivind Farmen Oslo
- Noruega
Información a cargo de Øivind Farmen
Durante
las dos últimas semanas he estado grabando musica escandinava
a través de una "Canción del verano" que he
interpretado como solista de acordeón con la Royal Norwegian
Air Force Band, dirigida por el famoso trompetista Ole Edvard Antonsen.
Este proyecto incluye nuevos arreglos para canciones clásicas
del verano escandinavas y además de mi participación
como acordeonista incluirá la participación de Bjarne
Brøndbo, uno de los más famosos cantantes noruegos en
varios temas. El CD estará disponible para su venta en Junio.
Más información: farmen@farmen.net
Coba Performs at Kennedy Center, Washington DC -
USA
Renowned Japanese accordionist Yasuhiro 'Coba' Kobayashim performed
on a special concert 'A Tribute to Toru Takemitsu' at the famed Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Currated by his
daughter Maki Takemitsu, the concert featured Kazumi Watanabe and
Daisuke Suzuki on guitar, Coba on accordion, and Tomohiro Yahiro on
percussion.
One of Japan's most famous and celebrated composers, Toru Takemitsu
(1930-1996) broke new ground by exploring principles of western classical
music and his native Japanese tradition. Largely self-taught, he experienced
a stroke of luck in the 1950s when Igor Stravinsky heard his work
by accident, greatly admired it, and helped bring him international
attention. Influenced by French music, particularly that of Debussy
and Messiaen, some of Takemitsu's most well known compositions encompasses
jazz and film music.
With his extremely unique, pop, accordion music, Coba has helped revolutionize
the image of the accordion. In 1995, the Icelandic singer Bjork saw
his concert performance in London and was instantly attracted to his
music. Immediately after the performance, he was asked to join her
on a world tour, which lasted three years and covered more than 60
countries reaching more than 3 million people.
Coba produces music for more than 10 regular nationwide TV and radio
programs. In addition to releasing his 29th CD, he is also engaged
in a variety of activities ranging from producing projects for various
other artistes to producing film music, which makes this popular accordionist
one of the busiest composers, performers and producers in Japan.
Accordionist
Joao Gentil performs most
evenings at the recently opened Piazzolla Caffe & Bar in Cantanhede.
The café is doing very well indeed, and is always full at weekends.
There are often other musicians guests present, including saxophones,
drums, double bass, flute, singers, etc
The music and dancing includes the tango, jazz and bossa nova. Recently
the milonga has also been introduced.
On the first day 650 people turned up, and the support has continued
to be excellent, always ensuring a party atmosphere.
Joao Gentil will soon be heading off for a short tour in Spain, which
includes playing at the amazing Plaza Mayor in Salamanca!
The 'Club des Accordéonistes' based in the town of Bulle, Switzerland,
have produced their second CD, titled 'Horizons'. The program includes
such diverse items as the 'Concerto for Trumpet' - Khatchatourian,
and 'Rhapsody in Blue' - Gershwin.
The Club des Accordéonistes, which has a history dating back
to 1935, has recently competed in competitions in Castelfidardo, Italy,
and Belfort, France.
Accordionist Victor Prieto and renowned bagpipes player Cristina Pato,
who are both Spanish born, will give demonstration concerts at the
The André Mertens Galleries for Musical Instruments, Metropolitan
Museum of Art, Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street, New York, on February
13th, 3.30pm.
The concert is free with Museum admission. The Department of Musical
Instruments presents the event, with sponsorship from the General
Consulate of Spain in New York.
For further information email: victorprieto2001@yahoo.com
Donna Maria Regis Performances, New Hampshire -
USA
Donna
Maria Regis, well known as the manager of accordionist Tony Lovello,
also appears as a solo accordionist and as the Music Director of the
New Hampshire Accordion Association. Below are two of her upcoming
performances:
February 17th, 1pm until 4pm - solo concert at the February meeting
of the New Hampshire Accordion Association, Accordion Connection,
136 NH Route 106, Gilmanton NH 03237.
March 2nd, 12 noon until 5pm, American
Accordionists' Association, Magnanini Farm Winery, 172 Strawridge
Road, Wallkill, New York 12589. This function is in aid of the Carmen
Carrozza Scholarship Fund.
The
latest 'Accordion Showcase' concert takes place on Monday February
18th, 7.30pm, at the David Josefowitz Recital Hall, Royal Academy
of Music, Marylebone Road, London. Academy students will perform works
for accordion, piano, violin and cello by Franck, Popper, Piazzolla,
Lundquist and Schnittke.
The
Dutch accordion duo Accordéon Mélancolique - Jean-Pierre
Guiran and Cherie de Boer - have concerts in venues across The Netherlands,
as follows:
February 24th, 3pm - de Agnietenkapel, Nieuwe Markt 100, Gouda - information:
Marina de Horn: marina@vhn-office.nl
March 2nd, 3pm until 5pm - Hervormde kerk, de Kerkelaan, (close to
Heerenveen), Katlijk
March 9th, 3pm until 5pm - Waalse kerk, St. Catharinaplaats 1, 6811
BS, Arnhem
March 16th, 3pm until 5pm - Trinitaskapel, Vriesestraat 20-22, 3311
NR, Dordrecht; - information email: Paula.vdBerg@inter.nl.net
March 30th, 3pm until 5pm - De Zuidervermaning, Zuideinde 233, Westzaan
May 18th, 3pm until 5pm - Waalse Kerk, Breestraat, Leiden
September 2nd, 8pm - Oranjerie, Rosendael, near Arnhem
September 9th, 8pm to 10pm - Great Hall, Kasteel Cannenburch, Maarten
van Rossumplein 4, Vaassen
September 28th, 4.30pm to 6.30pm - Kasteel Doorwerth, Fonteinallee
4, 6865 ND, Doorwerth, near Oosterbeek
October 12th, 3pm - Waalse kerk, Catharinastraat 83 bis, 4811 XG,
Breda
October 26th, 8.30pm - De Toonzaal, 5211 HE. Prins Bernhardstraat
4-6, Hertogenbosch
December 28th, 2pm to 4pm - Kasteel Ammersoyen, Kasteellaan 1, Ammerzoden
For further information email: info@acmel.nl
'Two Accordions with Attitude', Staten Island -
USA
The
Center for the Arts at the College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory
Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10314, is presenting the event, 'Two Accordions
with Attitude', featuring accordionists Guy
Klucevsek and Alan Bern, on Saturday, February 23rd at 8pm.
On stage Guy
Klucevsek and Bern create an international tour-of-the-senses
with their soul-stirring gypsy melodies, riotous klezmer, and exotic
arabesque airs.
Combined with their interpretive jazz, deep blues, and innovative
new world sounds, they move around the continents and through time,
playing songs with ancient melodies as well as startlingly fresh 21st
century compositions.
Stephen Eddis from allmusicguide.com says, "The number of classical
accordion virtuosos is small, but Guy Klucevsek and Alan Bern are
among its brightest lights."
International Accordion Forum, a new Italian-language Internet forum
for accordion enthusiasts to share ideas is now up and running. The
Forum Director is Michelangelo, to whom enquiries can be made.
Sebastiano Zorza (accordion and leader);
Marko Feri (guitar)
Aleksander Pavnovic (drums)
Giorgio Fritsch (drums)
Thierry Benetoux is publishing a new book 'Sounding
Out The Accordion'. This book will be available at the end of
March and can be ordered in advance at a special price on the internet.
The book, about sound diversity in the accordion, is such that many
accordionists wish to explore the potential of their instruments to
the full. This book, with its DVD, offers an opportunity to explore
the varieties of sounds in various instruments. This incredible diversity
is little known by the general public and even to some musicians.
To
find out more:
A new updated site for Cavagnolo
Accordions in French language, soon to also be in English language.