15-02-2008
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Eurovision para jóvenes músicos. Varsovia - Polonia

Sergio Zampolli interpreta el "Concierto en La menor" de P.Deiro, Blairgowrie - Sudáfrica
Estreno mundial a cargo de Mika Väyrynen, Kokkola - Finlandia
Grabaciones a cargo de Øivind Farmen Oslo - Noruega
Reportajes sobre conciertos, cursillos,etc
Accordionist Coba Performs at the Kennedy Center, Washington DC - USA
Piazzolla Caffe & Bar, Cantanhede - Portugal
'Club des Accordéonistes' New CD, Bulle - Switzerland
Proximos enventos
Victor Prieto at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York - USA
Donna Maria Regis Performances, New Hampshire - USA
Accordion Showcase, London - UK
Accordéon Mélancolique Concert Schedule - The Netherlands
'Two Accordions with Attitude', Staten Island - USA
International Accordion Forum - Italy
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Informacion a cargo de  Harley Jones

La web Accordion Yellow Pages (Paginas amarillas del acordeon)  han sido completamente rediseñadas por su Webmaster Roberto Zambelli para pemitir a cada usuario introducir o modificar los datos directamente desde la propia web. Para poder efectuar estas operaciones el usuario debera autentificar su identidad a traves de su direccion de correo electronico pudiendo actualizar sus datos online instantaneamente.

Las paginas amarillas del acordeon ofrecen de un modo gratuito diferentes clasificaciones de usuarios y servicios bien de carácter comercial o particular. Invitamos a todos a comprobar la informacion correspondiente a su actividad y a actualizar los datos online. Para cualquier duda o información contacte con nuestro webmaster: webmaster@accordion-search.com
 
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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
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Sergio Zampolli interpreta el "Concierto en La menor" de P.Deiro, Blairgowrie - Sudáfrica
Información a cargo de Rob Howard

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
 
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Estreno mundial a cargo de Mika Väyrynen, Kokkola - Finlandia
Información a cargo de Kevin Friedrich

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
 
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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
 
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Coba Performs at Kennedy Center, Washington DC - USA
Contributed by Kevin Friedrich

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.
 
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Piazzolla Caffe & Bar, Cantanhede - Portugal
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

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!

For further information email: joaogentil1@gmail.com
 
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'Club des Accordéonistes' New CD, Bulle - Switzerland
Contributed by Rob Howard

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.

For further information email: sylvain77@bluewin.ch
 
Proximos eventos
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Victor Prieto at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York - USA
Contributed by Rob Howard

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
 
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Donna Maria Regis Performances, New Hampshire - USA
Contributed by Rob Howard

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.

For further information email: regisdonna@yahoo.com
 
James P O'Brien music catalog
Accordion Showcase, London - UK
Contributed by Romano Viazzani

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.

For further information email: box.office@ram.ac.uk
 

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Accordéon Mélancolique Concert Schedule - The Netherlands
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

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
 
Comprendre Votre Accordeon - Thierry Benetoux
'Two Accordions with Attitude', Staten Island - USA
Contributed by Rob Howard

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."

For further information email: maglio@mail.csi.cuny.edu
 
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International Accordion Forum - Italy
Contributed by Rob Howard

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.

For further information email: accordionplanet@libero.it
 
Finland Recordings
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Notes Vagabondes


by GORNI KRAMER QUARTET

Sebastiano Zorza (accordion and leader);
Marko Feri (guitar)
Aleksander Pavnovic (drums)
Giorgio Fritsch (drums)

 


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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.
 
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