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66th Coupe Mondiale and Accordion Festival, Victoria - CanadaAll Ireland Fleadh Cheoil, Northern Ireland - UKDominguinhos (1941-2013), São Paulo - BrazilInternational Accordion Festival, Palanga - Lithuania
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Video: Dorin Grama at the National Roland V-Accordion Festival 2012"Accordion Playing Has Caught On" - EstoniaVideo: TV Review of Beltango Concert in Stara Pazova - March 2013'Play Your Accordion Without Pain', New Chapter Released - USAVideo: Jo Brunenberg Performs Rameau Suit in Em - FranceJoseph Soprani and Group, Italian Heritage Night - USAVideo: Anton Lehtonen Performs Kimalaisen Boogie - FinlandVideo: Lauri Klem Oittokappaleena Linjaalirattaat - FinlandVideo: Zelda Theme Music plus Accordion and Unicycle in the Woods = Internet winVideo: Trio Olinda at Festival Internacional de Acordeon, Belo Horizonte - Brazil‘14 Years Ago’ – Positive feedback…
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Helen Maher Entertains @ Outdoor Market, Manchester – UKJohnny Engelmann ‘Classic Car’ Gigs, Jüchen – GermanyMario Pedone Concert, Texas – USAClassical Accordion at ‘The Fringe’, Edinburgh – UKPaulinho Cardoso Concert, Porto Alegre - BrazilMilos Milivojevic August Concerts, Swansea, Dorset, Kent – UKACCORDIONS NOW! 2013, New Hampshire – USACamping Lanterna Summer Festival, Porec – CroatiaWallace Accordion Festival, Idaho - USACotati Accordion Festival, California – USA7th World Harmonica Festival, Trossingen – Germany1st Cooperfisa November Accordion Cruise – Mediterranean
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by Harley Jones
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  CIA President Raymond Bodell (picture left) announces the closing of entries for the 66th Coupe Mondiale with "73 entries received in the different categories from many countries, sure to make for a most exciting competitions." The updated schedule is now online: http://www.coupemondiale.org/2013/ca_schedule.htm Aleksandar Milojevic – 2013 CIA Honorary Vice President and President of the BC Accordion Society announces the list of guest artists: Aug 19 - Alexander Sevastian, Jelena Milojevic, Ballet Victoria, Vox Humana Choir, Emily Carr String Quartet Aug 20 - "World Accordion Orchestra VII", Trio Voronezh, Aczent Duo, the winning orchestra from the International Competition of the Accordion Orchestras Aug 21 - Ludovic Beier (France), Renzo Ruggieri (Italy), and Cory Pesaturo (USA) Aug 22 - Roland V- Accordion Canada National Finals plus concert of all Grand Prize winners from the previous Canada Roland V-Accordion National Contests, plus Ludovic Beier (France). Aug 24 - Concert of the Winners of the 66th Coupe Mondiale plus special performance by the Esse Quintet (winners of the Ensemble Category at the 65th Coupe Mondiale in Italy). Accordion enthusiasts from around the world are invited to join the WAO VII and enjoy participating in a fun, high quality musical event. Register now! "World Accordion Orchestra VII" Full information at: Coupe Mondiale |
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by Rob Howard
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 The 2013 All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil, organized by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE), takes place at several venues in the city of Derry, Northern Ireland, from August 11th to 18th. This year’s festival will be the first to be held in the UK.The Fleadh Cheoil is a huge competitive festival of Irish music, song and dance, with approximately 10,000 competitors and performers, including sections involving large numbers of accordionists, melodeon, concertina and harmonica players, as well as many ceili bands, accordion and marching bands. There are many guest artists performing in concerts or at dances during the festival, including accordion-featured acts such as Beoga, Dervish, Neusa, Perfect Friction, Reel It In, accordionists Damien Mullane and Dermot Byrne, and the BBC award winning duo Brendan Power (harmonica) and Tim Edey (guitar/melodeon). For further information email: info@fleadhcheoil.ie |
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by Harley Jones
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 Dominguinhos (born José Domingos de Morais) was a leading Brazilian accordionist of the Forro tradition, composer and singer, based in the city of São Paulo. He was highly regarded by his fellow professionals. Dominguinhos was a prolific recording artist, with dozens of albums to his credit over a 44 year period, 1964 to 2008. He also toured with many Brazilian folk singers and musicians such as Luiz Gonzaga, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Zé Ramalho, Toquinho, and Maria Bethânia. In 1997 Dominguinhos wrote the soundtrack of the film ‘O Cangaceiro’. On July 23rd Dominguinhos passed away in hospital in São Paulo. He had been in a coma since December 2012 following cardiac and respiratory issues. |
by Rob Howard
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 The annual International Accordion Festival in Palanga, set for August 6th to 11th, has become a tradition, organized by the Lithuanian Accordion Association and the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA).The festival takes place at the S. Vainiunas Music School Hall. The event features classical, jazz, original contemporary, and variety entertainment music. This year's festival guests come from Russia, Belarus, Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania. The guests include accordionist, teacher and composer Viatcheslav Semionov, who will hold master classes and perform in concert. Also performing will be the Trio Liritsa, from Belarus. Zbigniew Ignaczewski, from Lodz Music Academy in Poland, will hold classes with students and present their program at an evening concert. In addition to the guests, young performers from LMTA, and music and art school students and their teachers from all regions of Lithuania will also perform during the festival. As usual, leading educators will share their experiences and knowledge. Open master classes will be held, and methodological topics will be read during the lectures for open discussion. The young accordionists of our country will be trained by some of the best accordion music teachers in the world. LMTA staff – Professor Eduardas Gabnys, Professor Ricardas Sviackevicius, Associate Professor Raimondas Sviackevicius, and lecturer Dr Gintaras Balciunas (theory) will also share their experiences. For further information email: info@laas.lt |
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| Runner-up Dorin Gramma performing at the National Roland V-Accordion Festival 2012 |
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 EPR (Estonian Public Broardcasting) News reports the Viljandi Folk Music Festival. The 21st traditional music festival, known to many as just Viljandi Folk, got off to a start on Thursday night and continues through Sunday. Musician Margus Põldsepp has performed at all 21 Folks. "Accordion playing has caught on among the younger set" he said. "There are accordion clubs everywhere and many young instrumentalists, both male and female belong to them," Põldsepp said. This year's festival is dedicated to the sacred - rituals and feasts of different peoples. The theme is "holy commotion." |
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| TV Review of Beltango Concert in Stara Pazova published in March 2013. The members of Beltango are Aleksandar Nikolic (bandoneon, accordion), Ivana Nikolic (piano/vocals), Jovan Bogosavljevic (violin), Bogdan Pejic (electric guitar) and Ljubinko Lazic (double bass). |
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  This is an ebook (able to be emailed to you, Acrobat pdf format). John Bonica PT CMP NZRP has released the 5th and 6th chapters of his book 'Play Your Accordion Without Pain'.This exciting ebook is being published chapter by chapter, at least one chapter per month. Released to date is: Introduction Chapter 1 - An Overview Chapter 2 - Learning to Read Your Body’s Signals Chapter 3 - Neck and Neck-Related Symptoms Chapter 4 - The Shoulder Chapter 5 - The Amazing Brain and What It Does For You Chapter 6 - The Elbow There will be a minimum of 24 chapters. As a special introductory offer, you can purchase the whole book for US$22 (or Euro equivalent) and be sent each chapter by email as it is released. Purchase at: John Bonica |
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| Published July 26th, 2013, Gigue en Rondeau from Suite in Em from "Pièces de Clavecin", composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683 - 1764). Performed by Jo Brunenberg and recorded at the Château de Fontaine-Française, France in July 2013. |
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 On Wednesday July 31st July, the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team celebrated Italian Heritage Night at Citizens Bank Park during the Phillies and San Fransisco Giants game. Performing at this special night of food, drink, baseball and above all Italian heritage was Joseph Soprani, who was performing during the game with his group. Links to three recent recordings by Joseph Soprani and group at the Park. http://www.accordions.com/index/squ/archives/1308/01.mp3 Anema 'e Coro http://www.accordions.com/index/squ/archives/1308/02.mp3 Quando Quando http://www.accordions.com/index/squ/archives/1308/03.mp3 Finiculi Finicula |
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| Anton Lehtonen Performs Kimalaisen Boogie at Sata-Häme Soi: Kultainen Harmonika 2013 |
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| Oittokappaleena Linjaalirattaat, Finnish Folk Song performed by Lauri Klem at Hopeinen Harmonikka 2013, Sata-Häme Soi. |
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| The Zelda theme music plus accordion and unicycle riding in the woods = Internet win. The text on the internet said: "In a spectacular display of only-on-the-Internet geeky creativity, we present to you … this guy, who both won the Internet for the week and the all-around 2013 Hipster World Championships (unofficially). Fans of Zelda will immediately recognize the "Lost Woods" theme, heard endlessly while players navigate this exasperating, maze-like recurring Zelda series location. But because this is the Internet, it wasn't quite enough to just play the song in the woods on an accordion. After all, this is 2013, and you've got to take these things to the next level, so a unicycle was the obvious answer. That said, we're a bit surprised no one had a kilt handy." |
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| Published on May 8, 2013, the Accordion Trio Olinda with Chico Chagas (accordion), Alexandre Cavallo (bass), Christiano Galvão (drums) performing at the Festival Internacional de Acordeon - Belo Horizonte. |
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| The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending July 30th 1999 began with an Editor’s Note from Wayne Knights that included a most encouraging comment from a reader in the USA. It is good to know that AWW is inspirational to some of our readers. Editor’s Note We received a very nice email last week from a teenage accordionist in the USA, who said "I have to tell you how much I love your site! It really opened my eyes to the success of the accordion in the music world. I felt like I was one of few unique musicians in the universe, and I was so surprised to learn how many other accordion players and fans there are out there. After reviewing your site, I practice a little more intensely every day with the new feeling that I am becoming a part of a growing and exciting accordion community. Thanks and keep up the great work!" It seems very appropriate after such a letter to publicly thank all those enthusiasts who supply us with interesting news items from all corners of the world. There are so many exciting accordion activities happening to encourage and unite accordionists and the internet is a wonderful means to inexpensively convey that information. Thanks again to our correspondents and to everyone for using Accordions Worldwide. We will continue doing our best to bring you interesting and useful information. Wayne Knights webmaster |
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 Liverpool-based accordionist and vocalist Helen Maher performs at the outdoor market café in St Ann’s Square in Manchester city centre on Friday August 2nd, Saturday August 3rd, 4pm to 7.3-pm both days, and Sunday August 4th, 3pm to 6pm.For further information email: helenmaher@hotmail.com |
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 Accordionist Johnny Engelmann will be performing at a vintage car event in the courtyard at Schloss Dyck, Jüchen, Germany, in an event organized by Mercedes-Benz, on August 3rd and 4th, from 10.30am until 5.30pm. |
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 Accordionist Mario Pedone and Chinese vocalist Martina Mai Li perform in concert on Sunday August 4th, 4pm, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 4001 Speedway, Austin, Texas. |
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 Accordionist Paul Chamberlain performs recitals of classical works by JS Bach, Angelis, Scarlatti, Khachaturian and Zolotariev on August 6th and 9th, 3pm, at the Royal Overseas League, 100 Princess St, Edinburgh. Tickets cost £8/£6. This recital is an event (at Venue 19) in the annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe.For further information email: paul@theaccordionist.com |
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 Accordionist Paulinho Cardoso performs in concert on Tuesday August 6th, 8pm, at Teatro de Câmara, Tulio Piva, Rua da Republica 575, Porto Alegre, Brazil. He will be promoting his new CD ‘Festa’. Free admission. |
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 London-based accordionist Milos Milivojevic performs during August, as follows:August 7th, 1pm - Milos is delighted to return for the third time for the Oystermouth Music Society and perform a lunchtime concert at the All Saints Church, Mumbles Road, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4DL, South Wales August 13th, 12.30pm - Lunchtime concert with violinist David Juritz and guitarist Craig Ogden at the Burton Bradstock Festival, Dorset August 14th, 9.30pm - Late Night Concert, ‘Homages to Britten and Bach’, with guitarist Craig Ogden guitar August 16th, 7pm – Milos performs ‘Concerto Piccolo’ for accordion and strings, by Anders Koppell, in the Orchestral Finale at the Burton Bradstock Festival August 26th, 6pm – Paprika performs at World Music Event, ‘Music for Change’, Dane John Gardens, Canterbury, Kent Serbian born accordionist Milos Milivojevic is a first prizewinner at International Competitions in Germany, France, Italy and Denmark. In July 2007 he became the first accordionist ever to win the RAM Club Prize at the Royal Academy of Music, where he had studied with Professor Owen Murray. Milos has performed at such prestigious venues as the Wigmore Hall, St Martin in the Fields, National Portrait Gallery, Keble College Oxford, and has performed at the Foundation Day awards ceremony in front of HRH The Princess Royal. Appearances at festivals include Cheltenham International Festival of Music Aldeburgh Festival, Oxford Chamber Music Festival, Deal and Chichester, Swaledale, and many more. For further information email: milosmusic@hotmail.com |
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| The 6th annual ACCORDIONS NOW! Festival, co-sponsored by New Hampshire Accordion Association and Accordion Connection LLC, takes place from August 9th to 11th at the Courtyard Marriott, Nashua, New Hampshire. The registration deadline is noon on Monday August 5th. This year’s festival will be dedicated to the memory of the great Carmen Carrozza (1921-2013), who was a cherished mentor and friend to ACCORDIONS NOW! Festival organizer Donna Regis says of Carmen Carozza, “Carmen’s enormous musical talent was exceeded only by his generosity of spirit. He was - and will always remain - an inspiration”. In her solo concert at ACCORDIONS NOW! Donna will perform music in loving memory of Carmen Carrozza. She will also conduct the ACCORDIONS NOW! Festival Orchestra [ANFO] concert. Performers at this year’s event include Tony Lovello, Joe Cerrito, Gerry Grimo & the East Bay Jazz Ensemble, Jerry Tramontozzi, Brent Buswell, Nancy Leonard, Warren Johnson, Paul Bordeleau, Dan Mackowiak, Carmen Vitanza, from Norway the GAMLE AKER SPELEMANNSLAG, and 15-year-old Norwegian competition winner Einar Thokle Hovden. Paul Ramunni, owner of the New England Accordion Museum, will be in attendance, and there will be seminars by Joe Cerrito and Tony Lovello. ACCORDIONS NOW! is a high-spirited festival filled with warm friendship and terrific music. Bring your family and friends to enjoy it – concerts, workshops, open mike, jam sessions, Play-Along Ensemble, AN! Festival Orchestra, museum display/presentation, reunions with your accordion pals old and new, festive meals, cocktail reception with live entertainment, vendor displays of instruments to try/buy – and so much more! For further information email: AccordionsNow@yahoo.com |
by Harley Jones
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 The Camping Lanterna summer festival takes place at Porec, Croatia, from July 24th until August 14th, featuring accordionist Semir Hasic (picture left), the Atomik Hamonik Band – known for the international hit record ‘Turbo Polka’, the Croatian band Etaloni, the band Avsenik, and The Glamour Band. Camping Lanterna includes a food festival, a beer festival, and a photographic exhibition. |
by Rob Howard
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 The 3rd annual Historic Wallace Accordion Festival takes place from August 9th to 11th at Elks Lodge, Wallace, Idaho. The chief guests are accordionists Bruce Gassman, Michael Bridge, and Sam Thomas, and dance lessons given by Lynn Bridge.Bruce Gassman will perform in concert and a lead a workshop; Michael Bridge will perform in concert, play for dancing, and also lead a workshop. Sam Thomas will perform in concert. There will be a Youth Competition with cash prizes. Two categories: Beginner (up through Palmer Hughes Level 4); Intermediate: Palmer Hughes Level 5 and up. Open to ages 32 and under. The festival includes a Street Fair, Vendor Booths, Open Mike at Gazebo, dance lessons, and an Accordion Celebration Parade. There will be a special showing at the Sixth Street Theater of Charlie Chaplin's silent film ‘The Kid’, starring Jackie Coogan, with Michael Bridge providing the ‘pit’ music. |
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| The 23rd annual Cotati Accordion Festival takes place on August 17th and 18th, from 9.45am both days, in La Plaza Park, Cotati, California. This year’s festival list includes three star accordion guests from Italy - Renzo Ruggieri, Vincenzo Abbraciante and Pietro Adragna. US accordion guests include Cory Pesaturo, Frank Petrilli, Those Darn Accordions, Gail Campanella, Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, Motordude Zydeco, The Wild Catahoulas, The Golden State Accordion Club Band, The Steve Balich Sr. Polka Band, The Hot Frittatas, Simka, The Internationals, Chuck Berger, Jim Gilman, the Mad Maggies, Sweet Moments of Confusion, Jet Black Pearl, Tango No. 9, Youkali, Future Accordion Stars, Bella Ciao, Polkacide, Duckmandu, Les Amis Zydeco, La Familia Péna-Govea, The Great Morgani, and more. The festival includes Zydeco, Klezmer, Polka, Tango, Latino, Rock, and much more, along with the Polka Tent, the Jam Tent, the Zydeco Dance Party, food vendors, arts and crafts, beer and wine. Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 at the gate, and $25 for both days. They may be purchased by calling 1-888-559-2576, or at all Oliver's Markets, The Last Record Store and People's Music. For information call (707) 664-0444. For further information email: info@cotatifest.com |
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| The 7th World Harmonica Festival takes place in Trossingen, Germany, from October 30th to November 3rd. Thousands of players from around the world will gather together in the ‘Harmonica Mecca’, where over one billion harmonicas have been produced since the mid–19th Century and where Hohner, the world-market leader has its headquarters. The World Harmonica Festival has played an important cultural role in the worldwide harmonica scene in the last 24 years, and a record number of international visitors, competitors and artists is expected this year. The best players from every continent will compete in the ‘Harmonica World Championships’ in various genres and age groups. The exclusive concert program will feature a diverse and rich number of world-class players such as Rick Estrin, Keith Dunn (both USA), Yasuo Watani (Japan), Steve Baker (UK), Tollak Ollestad (Alaska) or Rachelle Plas (France). The World Harmonica Festival also offers workshops with top-rated instructors and ‘open sessions’ where players can perform with professional band accompaniment. The German Harmonica Museum, which features the world's largest harmonica collection, features attractions such as WHF - Special Exhibition, a performance from harp-customizing legend Joe Filisko, and an open - exchange market. The World Harmonica Festival promises to be a fantastic event that will bring together players and enthusiasts from many different countries to celebrate their instrument in an atmosphere of friendship and harmony. Application and further info can be found on the WHF website, on the WHF Facebook page, or by contacting the Féderation Internationale de l'Harmonica in Trossingen. For further information email: info@whf-2013.de |
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| Cooperfisa (Cooperativa) Accordions of Vercelli, Italy, in collaboration with Costa Cruises, will organize an accordion festival on board a cruise ship, sailing the Mediterranean from November 15th to 20th 2013. The cruise visits Barcelona, Majorca, Marseille, and Corsica. Cooperfisa artists performing include Romeo Aichino, Luciana Cusiani, Walter Giannerelli, and more. Full details are now available. For further information email: info@yeswemusic.net |
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by Franco Cambareri
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 Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 3 new composition for accordion available for purchase online.'Amortango', catalog: cfranco180, 'Jolly Puppet', catalog: cfranco181, 'Mediterranean Dance', catalog: cfranco182 The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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by Alessandro Mugnoz
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Dragonfly CD by Klaus Paier Trio, in Italian language, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. |
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