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Quatre séminaires internationaux à l’académie PIF - Italie
Mariage dans le monde de l’accordéon : Noelle McCarthy & Fausto Fabi – Irlande
Projet d’archive vidéo éducative CIA 2019, Shenzhen - Chine
Le duo “Vilda” Duo de Finland Tours - Finlande, Canada
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 annuel Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 - Irelandeby Christine Johnstone |
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  Le festival annuel Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann se tiendra à Drogheda dans le comté de Louth en Irlande, du 11 au 18 août. Cette manifestation est ouverte à tous, jeunes et moins jeunes, et le programme de cette année enthousiasmera le public qu’il s’agisse d’un concert dans l’auditorium, une prestation dans un des magnifiques bâtiments de Drogheda ou emblème de Fleadh une compétition, dans une école locale. Plus de 1000 volontaires seront nécessaires pour le bon déroulement du festival et pour s’assurer du bon accueil des 400,000 visiteurs prévus. Parmi les joueurs d’accordéon on compte Four Men & a Dog (avec l’accordéoniste, Donal Murphy), Clann Carberry (groupe constitué de membres d’une même famille – photo ci dessous), l’ensemble irlandais – américain “Cherish the Ladies” avec Mirella Murray à l’accordzon (photo à droite), Nathan Carter (photo à gauche), les pairs de frère et sœur Tom & Jacinta McGorman (Dublin) et Catherine & John McEvoy (Birmingham), l’orchestre national folklorique d’Irlande, Sárán Mulligan (concertina), et Trio constitué de Dermot Byrne, Éamonn Coyne & John Doyle. Le dernier jour, la compétition 2019 des groupes senior de Céilí se tiendra à l’amphithéâtre Coca Cola de Fleadh dans le parc de Saint Dominique à 18h30. On s’attend à une folle nuit de puissant celo et compétition sauvage tandis que les groupes se livreront bataille à la gloire de l’Irlande. Pour plus d’information pour le festival email : info@fleadh2011cavan.ie |
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Quatre séminaires internationaux à l’académie PIF - Italieby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 Le PIF tiendra quatre séminaires internationaux très intéressants avec des instrumentistes spécialisés de haut niveau, chaque matin, du 19 au 22 septembre à 9h30, dans le Salone degli Stemmi à Castelfidardo.Le premier séminaire se fera sous l’égide de Petri Makkonen (Finlande) qui donnera un cours sur l’accordéon classique contemporain, intitulé “Meet the composer” le 19 septembre. Le séminaire débutera avec ses propres compositions qui évoqueront son propre parcours. Dans la deuxième partie du séminaire il répondra aux questions des participants. C’est une rare occasion de se plonger dans les nuances d’interprétation des œuvres du maître finlandais. Le 20 septembre, Raynald Ouellet (Canada) donnera un séminaire d’accordéon intitulé “l’influence européenne sur la musique du monde d’Amérique du Nord”. Raynald Ouellet est le fondateur et directeur artistique du festival « Carrefour Mondial de l’accordéon ». Un personnage haut en couleurs qui donnera des informations importantes pour les spécialistes et fans de musique du monde. Gerlando Gatto (Italie) animera le séminaire d’accordéon jazz appelé “L’accordéon dans le jazz: de l’apport d’une couleur à un rôle de protagoniste » le 21 septembre. Gerlando est un jounaliste et critique musical de renom qui s’intéresse au jazz depuis les années 60. Il est le directeur du magazine en ligne très suivi « A proposito du jazz » et le directeur artistique de « Orpheus Award », la seule récompense musicale des journalistes pour l’accordéon. Le séminaire a pour but de souligner, à travers la musique, l’évolution qu’a connu cet instrument dans le domaine du jazz. Une analyse en détail de l’histoire de l’accordéon dans le jazz que ne pourront rater les fans de cet instrument. Le dernier séminaire est un séminaire sur l’accordéon classique (baroque) qui s’intitule « Avertissements au lecteur de Girolamo Frescobaldi » et sera animé par Ivano Paterno (Italie) le 22 septembre. Ivano Paterno travaille autour de l’œuvre de Frescobaldi depuis plus de 30 ans. Dans la première édition de son premier recueil de Toccatas, Frescobaldi a écrit un décalogue d’avertissements, qui ont fait l’objet d’études les plus extraordinaires, même si le sujet est des plus complexes. Le baroque est un pan fondamental du répertoire de l’accordéoniste classique et c’est une opportunité incontournable pour les professionnels et les concertistes en devenir. Photo ci dessous: 1. Petri Makkonen 2. Gerlando Gatto 3. Raynald Ouellet 4. Ivano Paterno |
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Mariage dans le monde de l’accordéon : Noelle McCarthy & Fausto Fabi – Irlandeby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
| Noelle McCarthy & Fausto Fabi se sont mariés le 25 juillet dernier, dans le comté de Wicklow, en Irlande. Noelle est la fille du fameux accordéoniste dublinois, Paddy Kavanagh. Fausto est le fils de Nando Fabi de Castelfidardo and directeur des ventes pour Pasco Italia srl. Ils se sont mariés en présence des familles et amis, nombreux d’entre eux du monde de l’accordéon. La musique pour leur mariage fut jouée par la sœur de Noelle, Patricia, à l’accordéon bien sûr. Accordions Worldwide et ses lecteurs souhaitent aux jeunes mariés une longue et heureuse vie ensemble. |
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Projet d’archive vidéo éducative CIA 2019, Shenzhen - Chineby Harley Jones |
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 L’usine d’accordéon Scandalli Accordion Factory est le sponsor pour le projet d’archive vidéo éducative 2019. Vidéos and calendrier des vidéos à: 2019CM-Video Du concert d’ouverture du lundi 12 août avec tous les compétiteurs et concerts, jusqu’à la clotûre, le samedi soir 17 août. Les vidéos seront en ligne, environ une heure après la performance live ou la compétition, et les téléspectacteurs pourront télécharger gratuitement les compétitions de la coupe mondiale dans des styles de musique très divers. Le projet « d’archive vidéo educative » est un projet qui été lancé en 2010 par la Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) avec l’aide de sponsors et d’Accordions Worldwide. Pour 2019, il y’a un serveur en plus en Chine pour les téléspectateurs chinois, sponsorisé par MusicForAccordion.com . Nous remercions l’usine d’accordéon Scandalli d’avoir sponsorisé ce projet ambitieux et gratuit qui aide étudiants et enseignants d’accordéon à travers le monde. |
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Le duo “Vilda” Duo de Finland Tours - Finlande, Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
| Le Duo “Vilda” constitué de l’accordéoniste Viivi Maria Saarenkylä and et le chanteur Sami indigène Hildá Länsman (du Nord de la Finlande) feront une tournée au ce mois-ci. Ils aiment jouer des musiques de leur propre composition, influencé par la nature du nord, le folk finlandais et Sami Joil et la musique pop ! Le duo vient de sortir un album intitulé Vilda Vildaluodda/Wildprint (publié chez Bafe’s Factory) qui est disponible en ligne. Planning des concerts de Vilda: 9 août: Festival First Nation à Montréal, Canada 10 au 14 Août: Festival des traditions du monde de Sherbrooke, Canada 14 août: Musique Nomade, Montréal, Canada 16 au 18 août: Summerfolk, Owen Sound, ON, Canada 29 août au 2 septembre: prestations solo par l’accordéoniste Viivi Maria Saarenkylä au Carrefour Mondial de l’Accordéon à Montmagny |
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Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
by Christine Johnstone
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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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 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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