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Cuatro seminarios internacionales en la Academia PIF - Italia
Boda de acordeón Noelle McCarthy y Fausto Fabi - Irlanda
2019 Archivo de videos de la CIA y proyecto educativo, Shenzhen - China
Dúo “Vilda” de Finlandia Tours - Finlandia, Canadá
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Victor Prieto Jazz Masterclasses - SpainStudents who play musical instrument perform better academically - CanadaDemo video by Milonga de Cuatro, Lian Jones (accordion) - New ZealandFestival de Acordeones – Argentina“Live at Café De la Danse” Vinyl Edition Released – FranceVideo: David Bruce video about composing for the accordion and its amazing versatility - UK
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Accademia del Ridotto Accordion Course Applications Now Open - ItalySam Reider and The Human Hands August Concerts - USAAlex Meixner Band Performances - USAAmateur Organetto Competition, 9th August, Castelfidardo - ItalyCNIMA August Courses – France2019 Cotati Accordion Festival – USAAndreas Gabalier in August - Schweiz/AustriaSanta Maria Band to Play at Thanksgiving Mass - Malta2019 Pedone-Ballarini Accordion Clinic in Texas – USA
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New Book by Karthause-Schmülling Music - GermanyNew and Updated Site: Yehuda Oppenheimer (1925 - 2012) Music Updated - IsraelHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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Festival Anual Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 - Irlandaby Christine Johnstone |
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  El Festival Anual Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann tendrá lugar en Drogheda, Condado de Louth, Irlanda, del 11 al 18 de agosto.El evento es para todos, jóvenes y mayores, y el programa de este año seguramente brindará entretenimiento y deleite, ya sea un concierto en la cúpula o una actuación en uno de los muchos magníficos edificios en Drogheda o asistir a lo que es esencial para Fleadh, el competiciones, muchas de las cuales nuevamente son organizadas por escuelas locales. Se requerirán más de 1,000 voluntarios para ayudar a organizar el Fleadh de este año y asegurar que Drogheda ofrezca una experiencia agradable para los más de 400,000 visitantes que se espera que desciendan en el área. Los artistas de acordeón incluyen Four Men & a Dog (incluye el acordeonista Donal Murphy), Clann Carberry (grupo familiar - imagen a continuación), el conjunto irlandés-estadounidense "Cherish the Ladies" con Mirella Murray en acordeón (imagen a la derecha), Nathan Carter (imagen a la izquierda) , hermano y hermana, los pares Tom y Jacinta McGorman (Dublín) y Catherine y John McEvoy (Birmingham), la Orquesta Popular Nacional de Irlanda, Sárán Mulligan (concertina) y el Trío de Dermot Byrne, Éamonn Coyne y John Doyle. El último día, la Competencia Senior Céilí Band 2019 se llevará a cabo en el Domo del Concierto de Coca Cola Fleadh en St Dominic’s Park a las 6.30 p.m. ¡Se espera una noche furiosa de poderosa competencia salvaje y ceol mientras las bandas luchan por la gloria de toda Irlanda! Para más información sobre el festival, escribir a: info@fleadh2011cavan.ie |
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Cuatro seminarios internacionales en la Academia PIF - Italiaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 PIF tendrá cuatro seminarios internacionales muy interesantes organizados por especialistas en instrumentos de muy alto nivel todas las mañanas, del 19 al 22 de septiembre a las 9:30 am en el Salone degli Stemmi en Castelfidardo.El primer seminario será realizado por Petri Makkonen (Finlandia), quien llevará a cabo un seminario de acordeón clásico contemporáneo titulado "Conozca al compositor" el 19 de septiembre. El seminario comenzará con sus propias composiciones para contar su historia. En la segunda parte, el compositor responderá las preguntas de los participantes. Esta es una rara ocasión para profundizar en los matices interpretativos de la producción del maestro finlandés. El 20 de septiembre, Raynald Ouellet (Canadá) organizará un seminario mundial de acordeón titulado "Influencia europea en la música mundial de América del Norte". Raynald Ouellet es el fundador y director artístico del festival "Carrefour Mondial du l’Accordeon". Este será un seminario con un personaje increíble con una mezcla de información que los profesionales y fanáticos de World Music no pueden perder. Gerlando Gatto (Italia) organizará un seminario de acordeón de jazz titulado “Acordeón en jazz: del color simple a un instrumento protagonista” el 21 de septiembre. Gerlando es un aclamado periodista y crítico musical que ha estado tratando con Jazz desde los años 60. Actualmente es el director de una revista en línea muy seguida "A Proposito di Jazz" y es el director artístico del "Premio Orpheus", el único premio de periodismo musical dedicado al acordeón. El seminario pretende destacar, con la ayuda de la música, la evolución que ha seguido este instrumento en el campo de la música de jazz. Un análisis en profundidad de la historia del acordeón en el jazz que no pueden perderse los fanáticos de este instrumento. El seminario final es un Seminario de Acordeón Clásico (Barroco) titulado "Advertencias para el lector Girolamo Frescobaldi", que tendrá lugar el 22 de septiembre en Ivano Paterno (Italia). Ivano Paterno se ha ocupado de la producción de Frescobaldi durante más de 30 años. En la primera edición del primer libro de las Toccatas, aparece un decálogo de "advertencias" del Maestro, que son los más extraordinarios escritos sobre un tema del cual "uno no puede escribir". El barroco es una parte fundamental del repertorio de acordeonistas clásicos y esta es una oportunidad absolutamente imperdible para los profesionales y los artistas de conciertos del futuro. Imagen a continuación: 1. Petri Makkonen 2. Gerlando Gatto 3. Raynald Ouellet 4. Ivano Paterno |
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Boda de acordeón Noelle McCarthy y Fausto Fabi - Irlandaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
| Noelle McCarthy y Fausto Fabi se casaron el 25 de julio en el condado de Wicklow, Irlanda. Noelle es la hija de Paddy Kavanagh de Dublín, un acordeonista reconocido. Fausto es hijo de Nando Fabi de Castelfidardo y gerente de ventas de Pasco Italia srl. Se casaron en presencia de sus familiares y amigos, incluidos muchos amigos del mundo del acordeón. La música para la ceremonia de su boda fue interpretada por la hermana de Noelle, Patricia, ¡por supuesto acordeón! Accordions Worldwide y sus lectores desean a los recién casados una vida muy feliz y larga juntos. |
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2019 Archivo de videos de la CIA y proyecto educativo, Shenzhen - Chinaby Harley Jones |
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 Scandalli Accordion Factory es el patrocinador del Proyecto de archivo y educación de videos de 2019.Horario de videos y videos en: 2019CM-Video desde el Concierto de Apertura el lunes 12 de agosto e incluyendo todos los competidores y conciertos, que finalmente termina el sábado 17 de agosto por la noche. Los videos deben estar en línea aproximadamente 1 hora después de la presentación en vivo o la competencia en vivo y los espectadores tendrán descargas gratuitas de las competiciones de Coupe Mondiale con una amplia gama de diferentes tipos y estilos de música. El "Proyecto educativo de archivo de video" es un proyecto iniciado en 2010 por la Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) con la asistencia de patrocinadores y Accordions Worldwide. Para 2019, hay un servidor adicional situado en China para nuestros televidentes chinos, patrocinado por MusicForAccordion.com . Agradecemos a Scandalli Accordion Factory por su patrocinio que permite este ambicioso proyecto gratuito para ayudar a estudiantes y tutores de acordeón en todo el mundo. |
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Dúo “Vilda” de Finlandia Tours - Finlandia, Canadáby Christine Johnstone |
| El dúo "Vilda", que incluye al acordeonista Viivi Maria Saarenkylä y la cantante indígena Samí Hildá Länsman (del norte de Finlandia) visitará Canadá este mes. ¡Disfrutan tocando música original, compuesta y escrita por ellos mismos, influenciada por la naturaleza del norte, el tradicional Samik joik y el folk finlandés, y la música pop! El dúo acaba de lanzar su álbum debut titulado Vilda Vildaluodda / Wildprint (publicado por Bafe’s Factory) que está disponible en línea. Horario de conciertos de Vilda: 9 de agosto: Festival de la Primera Nación de Montreal, Canadá 10-11 de agosto: Festival de tradiciones del mundo de Sherbrooke, Canadá 14 de agosto: Musique Nomade, Montreal, Canadá 16-18 de agosto: Summerfolk, Owen Sound, ON, Canadá 29 de agosto al 2 de septiembre: actuaciones en solitario de la acordeonista Viivi Maria Saarenkylä en el Carrefour Mondial de l’Accordéon en Montmagny Álbum en solitario de Viivi titulado Carnevale disponible en línea: Catálogo: viivi01 |
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| Victor Prieto directed and taught at International Jazz Accordion Master Classes at Centro Cultural Marcos Valcárcel in Ourense, Spain on July 13th & 14th and July 20th & 21st. Subjects covered were Improvisation in pop, rock, bolero and jazz, how to form chords, differing styles such as jazz, blues, Brazilian, traditional tango, new Tango and other styles of modern harmony, and how to work and what to do in a recording studio when you get only chord changes. The students also watched videos and analysed them plus they were given a book to take home with material for further studies and review. The event also included an open Jam session at the Jazz Club "Cafe Cultural Auriense", so participants had the opportunity to play with other instruments, experiment, socialize and have a great time performing in front of an audience! |
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 Learning to play a musical instrument and participating in a musical group can have a direct and positive impact on students' academic performance, a new study has found.Music is a form of both personal and cultural expression. While giving your young child a recorder and listening to hundreds of hours of London's Burning may sometimes seem like a fast track to a headache, the earache may be worth it in the long run. New research shows that persevering through the novice musician stage and helping your child to master an instrument can help them to perform significantly better in academic subjects like science and maths when they get older. Mastering a musical instrument isn't easy, and there are many challenges that students need to overcome: learning to read musical notation, developing specific hand-eye-mind coordination, balancing time to dedicate to practice and working on their listening and performance skills. These skills can help children with development in other areas of their learning, and research published in the Journal of Education Psychology looked into how these musically gained skills can help with academic learning in other fields. This correlation between artistic endeavour and academic performance challenges some of the decisions made in our education system. Funding for music in schools is usually one of the first to be cut when finances get tight, with music seen as creative and artistic and perhaps not as "serious" as the more academic subjects like English, science and maths. Even without funding pressure, over time we have seen changes to the curriculum that have forced more specific study in reading, writing and algebra, with less time given to music. Underpinning these changes is, of course, the idea that to try and increase student achievements in these core subjects, more focus should be placed on practising these algebra, reading and writing skills. Studying more than112,000 Canadian students who started school between the years 2000 and 2003, the researchers followed their academic achievements all the way through to Year 12 in high school. Controlling the data for demographic factors, including gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic background and prior achievement in previous subject exams in Year 7, the researchers were able to see which factors seemed to help students perform at their best. Looking at factors that correlate to higher academic results in maths and science, the researchers found that students who learned an instrument during childhood and developed enough mastery to perform in a group exhibited significantly higher performance. Specifically, students who in Year 10 and above had signed up to play in music groups like orchestra, jazz band, concert choir, vocal jazz and conservatory piano showed the most academic advantage, resulting in higher exam scores across all school subjects. The results were stronger for those who specialised in instrumental music skills rather than vocal music groups like choirs, with these students being around one full year ahead in learning than their non-musical peers. In a number of school systems, once students reach high school they tend to be grouped, separating those who favour creative arts subjects from those who favour science and maths. Conflicting timetables sometimes force students to choose directly between science and arts. This research suggests that rather than creating subject silos, students might complement their learning by applying the mathematics of fractions through scales and the physics of waves and resonance through their instrument. Studies like this serve as a helpful check as we design our education systems and structure our curriculums. Designing approaches that help students reach their potential can often mean investing time and resource in areas of study that may to some seem non-critical. |
by Heather Masefield
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| Demo video by Milonga de Cuatro. Auckland Tango quartet Milonga de Cuatro performed their debut concert earlier this year and now have a demo video. The quartet includes accordionist and teacher Lian Jones, Natalia Meyta (piano), Irina Lgotkina (violin) and Marija Dimitrijevic (double bass). |
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 The Festival de Acordeones event was held at the Casa de Cultura in Federación, Argentina on July 20th. Performers included an ensemble of accordionists from Uruguay called “Acordeones del Uruguay”. The group entertained with a variety of Uruguay national songs. Their aim is to spread accordion music and perform these national songs. The festival also paid tribute to Argentinian Sixto Ríos with the song "Merceditas" performed by accordionists from Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina. |
by Christine Johnstone
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| The Louise Jallu Quartet concert and the “Francesita” project performed at the Cafe´ De la Danse in Paris on 17th March 2018 caused much excitement with both the public and the media, and was thankfully recorded by sound engineer, Erwan Boulay. Today, the recording is being released in a rich vinyl edition, engraved with the main titles from the performance. Performers include Louise Jallu (bandoneon), Mathias Lévy (violin), Grégoire Letouvet (piano), Alexandre Perrot (bass) and guest Sébastien Giniaux (electric guitar). For details email: louise.jallu@free.fr |
by Christine Johnstone
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| David Bruce who has been developing an international reputation as a composer, published this video about accordion and composing on July 25th, 2019. Learn what an interesting instrument the accordion is for composers and how its great versatility can be used in so many different and interesting ways. |
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by Christine Johnstone
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 Applications are now open for the Accademia del Ridotto annual accordion courses – Academic year 2019/2020 tutored by Antonio Spaccarotella (picture left).The Accademia del Ridotto is an advanced artistic and musical training center, (directed by Livio Bollani) based in the Theatre of Stradella. The Academy issues four types of Diplomas, up to Master. Available courses include Diploma programs: Higher education – First Level (Three year program) - Professional Diploma; Higher education – Second Level (Three year program) - Specialization Diploma - Two-year training course and Master - Annual training course. The training programs, intended for gifted students have the goal of helping them achieve a high international standard of musical interpretation and reaching a professional career. Employment outlooks include Career as soloist, teaching career, preparation for international music competitions, career as consultant, reviewer and editor for music publishers and record labels and career as agent, organizer and music consultant. For further course information email Accademia del Ridotto: info@accademiadelridotto.com |
by Rita Davidson Barnea
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| Video 1: "The Murder" by Sam Reider, recorded live at the Green Note in London Video 2: "Dance of the Djinn" by Sam Reider and the Human Hands featuring Jorge Glem Sam Reider is a composer, accordionist, pianist and singer from Brooklyn, NY.He’s been featured at Lincoln Center and on NPR and collaborated with pop stars, jazz and folk musicians around the world. Reider is the leader of a “staggeringly virtuosic band” (RnR Magazine) of bluegrass and jazz musicians based in Brooklyn called The Human Hands. Sam’s performance schedule includes: August 1st - Galway, NY \\ Cock n' Bull 7:30 PM August 2nd - Hancock, NY \\ Hancock Town Square 7:30 PM, Free! August 3rd - Putney, VT \\ Next Stage Arts 7:30 PM August 6th - Ridgefield, CT \\ CHIRP 7 PM, Free! August 8th - Annandale-on-Hudson, NY \\ Bard Fisher Center Spiegeltent w/ Kéren Tayár, presented by Catskill Jazz Factory 8 PM August 10th - West Kortright, NY \\ West Kortright Center 8 PM |
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by Christine Johnstone
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  This month the Alex Meixner Band will entertain at a variety of Musikfests, clubs, fairs and Oktoberfests. The band performs approximately 180 times a year across the country for venues ranging from intimate events and clubs to massive festivals.Tour dates as follows: August 2nd and 3rd: Musikfest in Bethlehem, PA August 4th: Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, Franklin Square, NY August 11th: German American Club of Marion County, Ocala, FL August 17th & 18th: The Alpine Wurst & Meat House, Honesdale, NY August 24th: Polish Craft Beer & Polka Block Party with Jan Lewan at West Palm Brewery, West Palm Beach, FL August 28th: Alex Meixner Duo (Alex & Paddy) at The Great Allentown Fair, Allentown, PA August 30th to September 2nd: Cleveland Oktoberfest, Middleburg Heights, OH For further concert details email: info@alexmeixner.com |
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| This event will be held along with Craft Workshops in the Piazza della Repubblica (town square), Castelfidardo on Friday 9 August 2019 at 6:30 pm. The competition takes place during the "V Historical Reenactment" festival in Castelfidardo. Further information and competition rules in Italian at: http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=02-Aug-2019&lang=it&s=15677 |
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 CNIMA directed by Nathalie Boucheix will run a series of workshops in August starting on August 12th with 2 ½ day and 5 day improvement courses. The courses are open to all ages, all styles and levels, run by the CNIMA team. Subjects covered will be body positions and use of joints, phrasing and bellows control.Dates are: 2 ½ day courses from August 12th to 14th and 19th to 21st 5 day courses from August 12th to 17th and 19th to 24th. In addition a new Accordion Training Group will be held from August 12th to 16th. Throughout the five days, there will be working groups and individual tuition. This is a new way forward collectively in the friendly atmosphere and the spirit of CNIMA. Subjects include: Title 1: The Romance of Paris (Charles Trenet) and Title 2: Tango Passion (Jacques Mornet - picture left). For further details email: cnima@wanadoo.fr |
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by Christine Johnstone
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 The 29th annual Cotati Accordion Festival will be held on August 17th and 18th at La Plaza Park in Downtown Cotati, California. The popular event will include performances by over 40 local and international groups and soloists including Cory Pesaturo (picture left), Gary Blair, MotorDude Zydeco, Sourdough Slim, Steve Balich to name a few.In addition to music, there will be accordion vendors present at the festival to assist with questions re buying or selling an accordion and repairs etc. For details email: info@cotatifest.com |
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| Video: Andreas Gabalier, a segment from Volksrock'n'Roller Live in Wien. Andreas Gabalier is from Styria, Austria and his fame today is worldwide. His tours have taken him for years through the largest halls, stadiums and arenas in German speaking Europe. In his native Austria alone, he was rewarded with countless gold and platinum awards. His albums are traditionally in No. 1. The beloved Austrian artist makes a megatour in August. Tickets are on the website of Andreas Gabalier. |
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by Christine Johnstone
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| The Santa Maria Accordion Band will participate in a thanksgiving Mass at St Francis Church in Valletta, Malta on September 6th. The accordionists will play a variety of hymns at the Mass which will include readings and blessings of Pope Francis. All are welcome to attend. For further details email: intia680@gmail.com |
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  The 2019 Pedone-Ballarini Accordion Clinic will be held in New Braunfels, Texas from November 10th to 13th. Tutor Mario Pedone (picture right) is a popular performer, teacher and bandleader.The event will include daily concerts, study groups, workshops, jam sessions, group & individual lessons, impromptu performances, an international dance party, and guest artists & instructors as well as great food and drink! For further information email: ballarini@sbcglobal.net |
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  A new book entitled “Summer Accordion Music Seminars and Associated Illustrious Media Stars” by Ulrich Schmülling (pictured) has just been released, published by Karthause-Schmülling Music, Book and Art Publishing in Kamen, Germany.The book has been translated into English by Willoughby Ann Walshe, with cover and layout designed by Lukas Stanionis. This multi-faceted guide book for pupils, students, teachers, stage performers, amateur players, professional musicians and especially for music lovers of all ages, provides a vivid report about two outstanding music seminars and festivals of the international accordion scene: • Peter Soave Music Academy in Sauris (Italy) • International Accordion Festival and Seminar in Palanga (Lithuania) and Celebrated Media Stars “Made in” the Baltics: • Martynas Levickis • Ksenija Sidorova 52 pages · Format: 23 x 32.5 cm · four-colors throughout · hard cover · thread stitching · 700 grams · 90 photos · ISBN 978-3-925572-19-7 · Euro 22.50 Purchase the book online with credit card - Catalog No: 572-19 |
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 Following the sad death of Yehuda Oppenheimer in 2012, further music has been added to his site.OY614 Omaggio A Bach - Cheerio, Mr. Bach! (Solo) composed by Yehuda Oppenheimer € 4,00 OY617 Lullaby (Solo) Mozart, arranged by Yehuda Oppenheimer € 2,00 More music will be added to his site in the coming weeks. |
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