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44. Internationaler Città di Castelfidardo PIF Wettbewerb & Festival - Italienby Harley Jones |
Die Stadtverwaltung von Castelfidardo gibt bekannt, dass der 44. Internationale Wettbewerb für PIF-Wettbewerb und Festival Città di Castelfidardo vom 18. bis 22. September 2019 stattfinden wird. Der künstlerische Leiter Renzo Ruggieri schreibt: Die Regeln für 2019 bleiben weitgehend gleich, obwohl beschlossen wurde, die Kategorien für junge Menschen im Bereich Weltmusik zu erweitern. Die Jazz-Sektion für "Solisten" oder "Gruppen" haben die Möglichkeit, ein Trio von Profis (Gitarre, Schlagzeug, Bass) anzufragen und ist für die ersten 5 Bewerbern kostenlos. Eine aufregende Ergänzung für 2019 ist der "Gervasio Marcosignori Award". Der in Castelfidardo geborene "Akkordeon-Poet" hat seine Kunst überallhin gebracht und der PIF wird ihm mit diesem besonderen Titel, der die Tradition respektieren soll, Ehre erweisen und einzigartige Regeln zulassen: Virtuelle (Stimmen), Midi (akustisch mit angewendeter Elektronik) und Elektrik (akustisch) mit Multi-Effekt-Digitalmikrofonen, Looper, Sequenzen. " Wettbewerbsregeln und -bestimmungen in Englisch und Italienisch unter: 2019PIF-Rules.pdf Einsendeschluss ist der 31. August 2019 (30. April für die Kategorie Zusammensetzung). |
79. ATG Akkordeon Festival in Denver vom 24. bis 27. Juli 2019 - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
Der Präsident der Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG), Joe Natoli (Bild rechts), lädt alle zum 79. jährlichen ATG Accordion Festival in Denver vom 24. bis 27. Juli 2019 ein. Die Veranstaltung umfasst Konzerte, Workshops, Wettbewerbe, Ausstellungen, das ATG Festival Orchestra, Bankett und mehr! Das Festival 2019 ist das "Jahr der Duos". Dieses Jahr werden beim ATG Festival einige der besten Akkordeon-Duos mit doppeltem Spaß, doppeltem Musikerlebnis und doppeltem Unterhaltungsprogramm vertreten sein. Das Festival 2019 wird unter anderem Folgendes beinhalten: Jamie Maschler & Gabriel Rodrigues (Washington, USA); Augustinas Raukauskas & Greta Staponkute (Litauen); Kim und Dan Christian (Colorado, USA); John & Madalynn Neu mit der Stimme der Holzkammerspieler (Colorado, USA). Alle Akkordeonisten, die das Festival in Denver besuchen, sind eingeladen, am ATG Festival Orchestra 2019 teilzunehmen. Egal welches Alter oder Können, es gibt einen Teil für jeden! Die renommierte Dirigentin und ehemalige Präsidentin der ATG Joan C. Sommers (Bild rechts), Professor Emeritus an der University of Missouri-Kansas City, wird das ATG Festival Orchestra 2018 dirigieren. Das Festivalorchester wird am Samstagabend ein Galakonzert geben. Donnerstags, Freitags und Samstags finden Proben zur Vorbereitung der Konzertaufführung statt. Die Stücke werden aus mehreren Teilen bestehen, und die meisten Akkordeonisten warden ein geeignetes Stück finden. Während der Festivalanmeldung können Sie sich für das Orchester anmelden und Ihr Spielniveau angeben. Kontaktieren Sie Joan Sommers unter joansommers@kc.rr.com, wenn Sie Fragen haben. Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf der Website: ATG |
22. Nordirland Open Akkordeon Meisterschaften - Nordirlandby Christine Johnstone |
Bild oben: Die Doneyloopers, Gewinner der Kategorie Traditional Irish Group. Die 22. Nordirland Open Akkordeon Meisterschaften am 23. Februar im Belfast Loughshore Hotel Carrickfergus waren eine weitere sehr erfolgreiche Veranstaltung. Organisiert von Clyde Johnston (Bild rechts) ist es das größte Akkordeonfestival in Nordirland und zog über 200 Teilnehmer an. Bild rechts unter den Juroren Noelle McCarthy und Alan Shute, Gewinner der Kategorien Senior Frosini, Senior Scottish und Senior Jimmy Shand. Die Meisterschaften werden von der Nationalen Akkordeon Organisation des Vereinigten Königreichs (NAO) als Qualifikation für die UK-Meisterschaften anerkannt, die im April in Liverpool stattfand. Clyde freute sich, erneut Konkurrenten der Chilton School of Music in Co.Cavan, die Accordion School von Trudy Maguire und die Accordion School von Gerry Kelly aus Co Meath sowie die Keith Dickson Accordion School aus Schottland zu begrüßen, die zum dritten Mal zu Besuch kamen. Neben den lokalen Konkurrenten gab es auch weitere Einträge von Co.Meath, Co.Dublin, England und Glasgow. Die Veranstaltung umfasste Ausstellungen von Sean O'Neill, Alan Shute, Tom Cruickshank, Rob Howard, Glitterbug Bagz und Scotland Accordions, was dem Festival zusätzliche Aufmerksamkeit und Atmosphäre verlieh. Klicken Sie hier für die vollständigen Ergebnisse und einen ausführlichen Bericht. 2019Nirland.pdf Bild unten: Adjudicator Noelle McCarthy und Ciara Masterson Gewinner der Kategorie Senior Recital. |
7. Internationales Akkordeon Festival Stadskanaal - Niederlandeby Christine Johnstone |
Video 1: Pietro Adragna - Tico Tico & Flug der Hummel spielten beim 4. Internationalen Akkordeon Festival Stadskanaal. Video 2: Second Souffle: Oblivion von Astor Piazzolla. Das 7. Internationale Akkordeon Festival Stadskanaal wird am 10. März im Theater Geert Teis im niederländischen Stadskanaal stattfinden. Die Veranstaltung beinhaltet Auftritte von Pietro Adragna (Italien), Vincent van Amsterdam (Niederlande), Second Souffle (Akkordeon-Duo aus Belgien) und Gert Wantenaar (Niederlande). Für weitere Informationen senden Sie bitte ein Email an: info@accordeonfestival.nl |
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Nihad Hrustanbegovic Independence Day Concert – Bosniaby Rob Howard |
Bosnian composer and accordionist, Nihad Hrustanbegovic was honoured to perform a solo classical concert on March 1st for the Diplomatic Corps in the Sarajevo City Hall during the Celebration Academy of the Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Nihad was invited to perform at the event by Amira Redzic, (the Chief of Culture at the Ministry of Bosnia and Herzegovina), Abdulah Skaka (UNESCO coordinator) and the Mayor of Sarajevo. His performance included Vivaldi's Winter of the Four Seasons, Gymnopédies 1 & 3 (Erik Satie), Asturias (Albéniz), Chevaliers de Sangreal (Zimmer), Take Five (Desmond), Oblivion & Libertango (Piazzolla), and the premiere of his new composition “View from the White Fortress”, inspired by Sarajevo and dedicated to Bosnia and Herzegovina. |
New CD “Cinema” by accordionist Marco Lo Russo - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
The new CD entitled “Cinema” by Marco Lo Russo is now available on the Universal Music label. The CD is a compilation of songs by Astor Piazzolla, Goran Bregovic, Gottan Project, Michal Lorenc and Nino Rota, and is entirely dedicated to the world of accordion in cinema. Tracks are: 1. Gottan Project – Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre) 2. Astor Piazzolla – Remembrance 3. Francois Parisi – Ballad Du Paris 4. Ensemble Polaris – Le Manine Di Primavera 5. Claudio Ragazzi, Guillermo Vadala – Miranda 6. Tomasz Gassowski – Pretty Estrangeira 7. Orquesta Filarmonica De Moravia Olomouc – Suite Punta Del Este 8. Sophie Solomon, Perry Montague-Mason, Ian Watson, The Easy Virtue Orchestra – Easy Virtue Tango 9. Marco Lo Russo – La Valse D’amelie 10. Maciej Zielinski – Tango De Amor 11. Glover Gill – La Cosa Pequena 12. Marco Lo Russo – Life Is Beautiful 13. Goran Bregovic – Talijanska 14. Tosca Tango Orchestra – Mi Otra Mitad De Naranja 15. Dr. Nelle Karajlic, Dejan Sparavalo, Vojislav Aralica – Daddy’s Gone (Instrumental) 16. Goran Bregovic – Gypsy Reggae 17. Tango Attack & Sadecka Orkiestra Kameralna – Por Una Cabeza |
Video: Gluck: Dance of the Furies from 'Orfeo ed Euridice' by AKKO Quartetby Harley Jones |
Video: Composition by Christoph Willibald Gluck (17 14 - 1787) - Dance of the Furies from 'Orfeo ed Euridice' performed by the AKKO Quartet at the St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral, Kyiv, Ukraine. |
Jane Christison – Janie Next Door® - Children’s Musician - USAby Harley Jones |
Jane Christison of 'Janie Next Door' and 'Music With A Smile' publications and performances wrote a heart felt thank you to her parents: "February 22nd!! This is the annual celebration of my first accordion lesson (picture left). I never would have guessed then that playing the accordion would turn into something that I dearly love to do - now more than ever. I am so thankful for all the accordion friendships I've made around the world, which is also something I never would have imagined as the teacher placed my fingers on the keys and buttons for the first time. Thanks to my Mom and Dad for what has turned out to be the most amazing gift! : )" In 2018 Janie released: The “Come Sing Along with Janie Next Door™ LEARNING GUIDE” takes Jane Christison’s award-winning children’s CD and turns its 18 original, upbeat songs into attention-grabbing lessons that classroom teachers, music educators and homeschoolers will love teaching to their students, from preschool through early elementary. Using classroom-tested techniques by music educator, Debbie Gray, this book comes with two CD’s – the original version with Janie singing and one without vocals that can be used for student performances – plus 90 coloring pages, puzzles, word searches and extension activities to connect MUSIC with: - Art, math, science and language arts - Reading fluency and comprehension - Physical education - and FUN! Students will want to do these songs and activities again and again! For further information: Jane Christison – Janie Next Door® www.janienextdoor.com 913-492-3883 janec@musicwithasmile.com |
NAO History Updated On Website for 70th Anniversary - UKby Anna Bodell, NAO Secretary |
The National Accordion Organisation of the United Kingdom (NAO) has updated the History section of its website in honor of the 70th anniversary of the UK Accordion Championships. The website update includes information on the first Accordion Day in 1935, the formation of the NAO in 1949, and the hosting of 5 CIA Coupe Mondiale World Competitions. View the history page at: 2019NAO-History |
Unique Bell Accordion Repaired and on Display on World Accordion Day - USAby Rob Howard |
A World of Accordions Museum (AWAM) will feature their unique Bell Accordion during the World Accordion Day and Dr Willard A. Palmer festival on May 4th and 5th, 2019. The instrument was discovered by Stanley Darrow, who offered it to AWAM for purchase in the 1990s. At that time it was not functional and was merely set up as a museum display. In 2013-15, Bob Ward was called to the museum to assess their electronic keyboards. He saw the instrument and volunteered to restore it in a series of processes that took ingenuity and uncounted work hours. The instrument’s piano keyboard controls five octaves of bells through individual electronic wires fed through an umbilical from the accordion. The accordion itself contains three treble and five bass reed sets which sound in conjunction with the bells when stimulated by bellows movements. The bells sound pure and clean, adding marvelous effects to special pieces such as “Carol of the Bells”. For further information email: aworldofaccordions@gmail.com |
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London Accordion Orchestra with Slovenian Percussion Project Concert - UKby Alison Worthington |
The London Accordion Orchestra will perform a joint concert with the Slovenian Percussion Project at the St. Peter's Church in Central London, on March 2nd at 4pm. This will be the second time the London Accordion Orchestra has performed with the percussion ensemble. The first was at the Philharmonic Hall in Ljubliana and they are delighted to be welcoming them to London for a second joint performance. The percussion ensemble “Slovenski Tolkalni Projekt” (StoP for short), was founded in 1999. Academically educated musicians joined together to play quality chamber music and discover new percussion sounds. The unique ensemble consists of established percussionists from different parts of Slovenia: Barbara Kresnik, Marina Golja, Matevž Bajde, Damir Korošec, Franci Krevh, Tomaž Lojen, Davor Plamberger and Dejan Tamše. They have played on numerous stages in Slovenia and abroad. For more information, please contact Ian Watson at: mail@londonao.co.uk |
Miloš Milivojevic Tours - Spain, Italy, Netherlandsby Rob Howard |
Miloš Milivojevic (picture right) will join the acclaimed RIAS Chamber Choir conducted by Justin Doyle (picture left) in a tour of Spain, Italy and Netherlands beginning this month. They will perform a highly evocative program that combines the past and present through the Requiems of Tomás Luis de Victoria and Bernat Vivancos including Introitus: Requiem Aeternam, Kyrie, L’amour, le temps and Motectum: Versa est in luctum. Tour dates are: March 6th: L'Auditori de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain March 28th: Basilica di San Vittore, Varese, Italy April 11th: Laurenskerk, Rotterdam, Netherlands April 12th: Muziekgebouw aan 't ij, Amsterdam, Netherlands For details email: admin@milosmilivojevic.com |
Sergey Osokin Tours Austriaby Herbert Scheibenreif |
Russian accordionist Sergey Osokin will tour Austria from March 5th to 12th, performing in regions of Vienna, Lower and Upper Austria, Styria and Carinthia. His program will include works by S. Gainsbourg, C. Thomain, H. Betti, J. Gart, V. Young, M. Ferrero, Whiteman, Mecano, R. Galliano, A.V. Damme, J.F. Baez, J. Richard, K. Weill, A. Astier and his own compositions. Full information about Sergey Osokin, CD's available and the tour dates and venues at: http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=08-Feb-2019&lang=en&s=15177 |
Accordion Professor Jovica Dordevic Tours USAby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Accordionist Jovica Dordevic, (Professor at the Prayner Konservatorium in Austria) will tour the USA with popular vocalist Arijit Singh from 5th April to 4th May 2019 organised by Bright Brain Productions. Tour information: April 5th: Angel of the Winds Arena, Seattle April 6th: Oakland, California April 7th: Microsoft Theatre, Los Angeles April 12th: Smart Financial Centre, Houston April 13th: Prudential Centre, New Jersey April 14th: Agganis Arena, Boston April 20th: Eaglebank Arena, Fairfax April 26th: Sears Areana, Hoffman Estates, IL April 27th: CFE Arena, Orlando April 28th: Calihan Hall, Detroit May 4th: Infinite Energy Arena, Atlanta May 5th: Curtis Culwell Centre, Dallas For concert information email: brightbrainproduction@gmail.com |
XXVIII Grande Gala Internacional Do Acordeao 2019 - Portugalby Christine Johnstone |
The XXVIII Grande Gala Internacional Do Acordeao 2019 will be held in Portugal from March 14th to April 7th. The event will include 22 concerts with guest performers Gary Blair (Scotland - picture right), Domi Emorine (France - picture left), Petar Maric (Serbia) Luis Mira (Portugal), plus many more. See poster for concert details. For further information email: fr.saboia@gmail.com |
“Django in June” - USAby Christine Johnstone |
“Django in June” is New England’s premier occasion to celebrate, study and just plain enjoy the musical tradition associated with Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt. This year’s event will be held in Northampton, Massachusetts from June 10th to 16th. The Django Camp will include a Django accordion program taught by Frank Petrilli (pictured), pre camp workshops, evening jam sessions, question time and concerts at Northampton’s historic Academy of Music theatre. The organisers provide a “Core Repertoire” of tunes as a foundation for jamming. For further details email: djangojune15@gmail.com |
VI International Jazz Accordion and Modern Harmony Master Classes – Spainby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Registrations and auditions are now open for the VI International Jazz Accordion and Modern Harmony Master Classes at the Centro Cultural Marcos Valcarcel in Ourense, Spain with Victor Prieto. Nine positions are available for the masterclasses which will be held on July 13th & 14th and July 20th & 21st. The event will begin with a Jam Session at the Jazz Club "Cafe Cultural Auriense", and all participants will get the opportunity to play with other instruments, experiment, socialize and have a great time performing in front of an audience. The masterclasses will be held in English (with Spanish trans lation available if required) and will cover: Improvisation: in different styles and understanding scales. (Pop, rock, bolero) Comping: How to form chords, close position, open position, Upper structures. Poly-Chords: My technique "Chord Approach on both hands" Styles: How to phrase and comp: Jazz, blues, Brazilian, traditional tango, new Tango and other styles of modern harmony. How to work and what to do in a recording studio when you get only chord changes. How to use the registers and voices of the accordion to orchestrate and have a bigger variety of colours and sounds. Participants will practice and perform with a rhythm section (bass and drums), so everyone can apply all the information that they have studied. Participants will also watch videos and analyze them. How the accordion interacts with other instruments depending of the instrumentation of the groups. (Duo, Trio, Solo, voclaist, piano). A book with material will be given to each student for further studies and review (to take home). If you wish to participate, please send a solo or group video recording to: info@victorprieto.net You will be notified in April if you have been selected to participate in the Master Classes. For further details email Xohán Manuel Xil Páxaro: xmxpaxaro@gmail.com |
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