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Weekly News from Around the World - 02-Mar-2018
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Breaking News: Peppino Principe Dies at the Age of 91 years, 9th March - Italy
From the Editor
La Asociación de Acordionistas Americanos tiene nueva web - USA
Renzo Ruggieri está de gira por Austria y participará en el Festival de Acordeón de Viena - Austria
Joey Miskulin encabezará el Día Mundial del Acordeón en AWAM en Superior, WI - EE.UU.
5° Festival Internacional y Masterclass, Mons - Bélgica

Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc.

Video: 2018 XX Kokkola Daily Reports
Yuri Shishkin Three Concerts and Masterclass - Switzerland
Video: 2018 XX Kokkola Daily Reports
Women in the AAA through the Decades - Beverly Roberts Curnow

Future events

Bartosz Glowacki Concert, Watford – UK
Renee de la Prade’s Gig Diary – USA, Dubai
Hommage a Andre Verchuren Concert, Porcieu-Amblagnieu - France
Neapolitan Concert, Dinner & Dance, Michigan – USA
Sir Jimmy Shand Story, Belfast – UK
Ladom Ensemble Atlantic Tour, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland – Canada
Mazaika’s ‘Women’s Day’ Concert, London - UK
Gemeinschaftkonzert 2018, Essen – Germany
Akkordeon grenzenlos Festival & 2nd International Open Accordion Contest - Germany
Seacroft Spring Accordion Festival 2018, Norfolk – UK

New and Updated Sites

Celebración de los 100 años de la muerte de Paolo Soprani - Italia

CD Reviews

Book Review: The Art of Arranging Classical Music for Accordion by Friedrich Lips - Germany

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Breaking News: Peppino Principe Dies at the Age of 91 years, 9th March - Italy

Peppino PrincipeVideo above by Italia 135 titled Il Volo del Calabrone

Biography: Peppino Principe, born in Monte Sant'Angelo (Foggia) in 1927, but Milanese by adoption, studied music and accordion with his father, Michele, a much appreciated teacher in the Gargano area. In 1940 he moved to the North with his brother Leonardo, a famous jazz clarinetist, and made his debut at only 13 years old, in the summer of the first year of war, as a classical accordion soloist in the famous Caffè Pedrocchi of Padua.

From 1943 to 1946 he collaborated with the allied commands for musical performances dedicated to the troupe, initially in Bari and later in Milan, always together with his brother Leonardo. In 1946 he made the first series of jazz recordings with the record company "Parlophone Odeon". The maestro's performances at the Milan jazz clubs, including the Capolinea, are historic. Always in 1946, in Milan, he was the winner of the jazz referendum as "Best Jazz Accordionist".

In 1959, together with Cino Tortorella, founder of the historical transmission of Rai's "Tv dei ragazzi", "Lo Zecchino d'Oro". At the first two editions of Milan he collaborates as director, arranger and accordionist, as well as author of the initials-marcetta on text by M. Panzieri.

In Pavia in 1961 he received the "World Oscars of Accordion", the highest international recognition.

In 1964, in Milan, he received the "Ambrogino d'Oro" prize. Semper in 1964, he is at the "Teatro Ariston" of Sanremo, as director and accordionist with Mike Bongiorno and Domenico Modugno, winner with "God as I love you".

Peppino Principe performed in the many major theaters around the world: Moscow Conservatory, "Carnegie Hall" in New York, "Festival Hall" in London, "Sala Lisinsky" in Zagreb, "Gass Hall" in Tokyo, "Colon" in Buenos Aires, "Opera House" in Cairo, "Sala Playe" in Paris, as well as in the most important Italian theaters, including the "Teatro alla Scala" in Milan, and many others.

Peppino Principe has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and many of the albums are still available today in CD and DVD and online formats. View the extensive recording list at: PrincipeCatalog.pdf Peppino Principe also received a dozen honorary citizenships, including that of the City of Castelfidardo.

Pierpaolo d'Arienzo, Mayor of Monte Sant'Angelo announced that the city auditorium will be dedicated to Maestro Peppino Principe who "brought our city into the world and has never forgotten his origins. The city will always be grateful to him."

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From the Editor

Snow accordionsGreetings from a frozen and snow covered Stockport, UK, which bears more than a passing resemblance to Siberia right now due to a bitingly cold wind.

I've stayed in most of this week, venturing out only when its absolutely necessary. No sign of global warming here tonight!

Rob Howard

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La Asociación de Acordionistas Americanos tiene nueva web - USA

AAA Site
2018 AAA 80th Festival posterEl sitio web de la AAA es un importante recurso informativo para sus miembros y seguidores.

Una importante actualización del diseño del sitio se ha completado para crear un sitio fresco, limpio y contemporáneo diseñado para presentar de forma muy profesional la AAA y el acordeón al mundo.

El sitio presenta los últimos estándares de codificación y diseños adecuados para todos los tamaños de teléfonos móviles, desde tabletas hasta monitores de pantalla ancha.

La navegación del sitio se ha actualizado y simplificado para facilitar la visualización y la promoción de eventos y proyectos de la AAA. Se ha agregado una función de búsqueda a cada página del sitio, lo que permitirá a un usuario encontrar información basada en palabras clave.

Todas las páginas del sitio han sido renovadas y la orgullosa historia de la AAA se está ampliando considerablemente en la preparación para el Festival del 80º Aniversario en el mes de julio.

Busque la información más reciente sobre el próximo Festival de Aniversario 80 de la AAA (afiche a la derecha) y la serie de Conferencias Magistrales y Conciertos de la AAA 2018 en el nuevo sitio.

La AAA agradece a su vicepresidenta segunda Linda Soley Reed, a su historiador Joan Grauman, a Dan Grauman y al fundador de AWW, Harley Jones, por todo su trabajo para completar este gran proyecto.

Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a la Oficina de AAA a ameraccord1938@gmail.com

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Renzo Ruggieri está de gira por Austria y participará en el Festival de Acordeón de Viena - Austria

Renzo RuggieriEl acordeonista de jazz italiano Renzo Ruggieri está de gira por Austria del 2 al 9 de marzo. Su calendario incluye conciertos en ciudades de St. Paul, Völkermarkt, Graz, Baumgartenberg, Neunkirchen, Baden y finalmente Viena como parte del Festival de Acordeón de Viena.

Renzo Ruggieri se ha presentado en todo el mundo y es el fundador de la primera escuela italiana de acordeón para jazz. Ha publicado varias obras didácticas y composiciones, y escribe artículos para revistas. Compuso la música incidental para 10 producciones teatrales, incluido el Teatro dell'Opera di Roma.

Su "Solo Accordion Project" tiene como objetivo destacar las diversas almas del artista, a través de sus composiciones e improvisaciones más famosas. La actuación intensa y muy dedicada del repertorio se puede mejorar aún más mediante un uso sofisticado de la electrónica (bucles, efectos digitales, fondos, etc.).

Las canciones incluyen, entre otras, la música de la colección (VAP 2009), que los críticos han otorgado el Premio Orpheus 2010 a la Mejor Producción para el Acordeón de Jazz italiano.

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Joey Miskulin encabezará el Día Mundial del Acordeón en AWAM en Superior, WI - EE.UU.

World Accordion Day, Willard Palmer FestivalMuseo del Mundo del Acordeón en Superior, WI se complace en anunciar que el reconocido acordeonista Joseph (Joey) M. Miskulin (imagen derecha) de Nashville, TN, encabezará los eventos del fin de semana para el Festival Anual Dr. Willard A. Palmer y Día Mundial del Acordeón alojados en el Museo del Mundo de Acordeones en Superior, WI, los días 5 y 6 de mayo de 2018.

Para reconocer la importancia de los eventos del fin de semana, el Alcalde de Superior, Jim Paine, proclama el 5 de mayo como el Día del Dr. Willard A. Palmer, y también proclama el 6 de mayo como el Día Mundial del Acordeón.

Joey es el primer acordeonista en ser incluido en el Salón de la Fama de la Música Country. El 14 de abril, la inducción a los "Gatos de Nashville" es el máximo galardón otorgado a unos pocos músicos de sesión de grabación muy selectos. La ceremonia de premiación destaca los cientos de álbumes que grabó con algunos de los nombres más importantes de la música que hasta la fecha dan como resultado más de 100 millones vendido.

Joey es exaltado nacionalmente como acordeonista, arreglista, improvisador, músico de estudio, pedagogo en una carrera musical que abarca más de cuatro décadas. Joey ha colaborado con una variedad de artistas como Paul McCartney, John Denver, Ricky Skaggs, Andy Williams y Ricky Van Shelton., Emmylou Harris, Frankie Yankovic, Garth Brooks y muchos otros.

El curador del museo, Helmi Harrington, Ph. D. relata en una nota personal: "Conozco a Joey desde hace más de 25 años y lo considero uno de los caballeros más hábiles y competentes del mundo del acordeón".

Además de Joey, ambos eventos mostrarán los talentos de Carolyn Carver, Kevin Friedrich, Tracey Gibbens, Dee Langley, el Dr. Michael Middleton, Willard A. Palmer III, John Scaffeo y Stas Venglevski.

El Museo del Mundo del Acordeón transmitirá en vivo partes seleccionadas de su Día Mundial del Acordeón el 6 de mayo de 2018, incluyendo el popular seminario sobre la historia del acordeón narrado y presentado por Helmi Harrington, Ph. D.

Puede acceder a esta cobertura a través del Página del Día Mundial del Acordeón de la CIA.

Para cualquier otra información, visite http://www.worldofaccordions.org

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5° Festival Internacional y Masterclass, Mons - Bélgica

5th International Festival and Masterclass, MonsAccordéons-Nous organiza el 5° Festival Internacional y Masterclass en el Conservatorio Real de Mons, Bélgica, del 22 al 24 de agosto de 2018.

Este es un festival y clases magistrales para todos los estilos, como jazz, improvisación, variete, clásico con 6 profesores de renombre internacional (orden alfabético): Franck Angelis (Francia), Alexander Dmitriev (Rusia), Olivier Douyez (Bélgica), Domi Emorine (Francia), Anibal Freire (Portugal) y Roman Jbanov (Rusia / Francia).

Descargue la información en PDF y el formulario de solicitud en inglés y francés: 2018Mons.pdf

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Video: 2018 XX Kokkola Daily Reports

2018 XX Kokkola Daily Reports
Raimo VertainenVideo: Concert opener Copacabana composed by Barry Manilow, Jack Feldman and Bruce Sussman.

The Guardia Nueva Concert, Musical Director Raimo Vertainen (picture right) had a large film crew present from the important Finland TV station ALFA who filmed the concert live for later broadcast.

Some 5 large cameras and camera operators plus a full staff for lighting and sound equipment and directors recorded an excellent concert by Guardia Nueva.

Other videos and photos of Guardia Nueva Concert can be viewed at: 2018KokkolaReports (17th February).

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Yuri Shishkin Three Concerts and Masterclass - Switzerland

Yuri Shishkin concert
Yuri ShishkinLast week, Yuri Shishkin was presented in three concerts organised by Martin Frey, General Importer for Pigini and Excelsior Accordions, Switzerland.

The concerts were in:
23 February, Concert at Urnäsch – Church Evangelis / Switzerland
24 February, Concert at Yverdon les Bains / Switzerland / Club of 100 (picture above)
25 February, Concert at Château de Coudrée / France / Amis de l‘Accordéon du Chablais
26 February, Masterclass/Seminar in Lausanne for the Conservatoire l'HEMU de Lausanne class of Stéphane Chapuis.

The audiences greatly enjoyed the artistry of Yuri Shishkin and gave standing ovations at each concert. Because of the success, there will be a follow-up series of concerts for the outstanding Yuri Shishkin in the coming months.

For further information email: info@pigini.ch

Picture below: Yuri Shishkin, Irene Niederberger and Martin Frey.
Yuri Shishkin, Irene Niederberger and Martin Frey

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Video: 2018 XX Kokkola Daily Reports

2018 XX Kokkola Daily Reports
Video: Johanna Juhola & Immaginary Friends. Johanna Juhola welcomes the audience to an experimental concert in which she played accordion together with fantasy friends who pop up here and there on the stage on the two large video screens around her.

This video above shows the start of the concert/show with a video and then the entry of Johanna Juhola and her first performance of the concert.

The video design and compilation took place over some 14 months and an enormous of hours to complete. The results are a unique concert experience featuring Johanna and her accordion music.

Other videos and photos of the Johanna Juhola Concert can be viewed at: 2018KokkolaReports (16th February).

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Women in the AAA through the Decades - Beverly Roberts Curnow

Joan Grauman, AAA HistorianRita Barnea, Editor USA News: This is the third article in the series by AAA Historian Joan Grauman (picture right) in cooperation with the USA News, to help promote the 80th AAA Anniversary Celebration. An article is planned each month containing a segment of the history of the AAA, from its creation on March 9th, 1938 through to 2018. Thank you very much to Joan Grauman for these articles.

February 2018 Article: "Joseph Biviano and Charles Magnante – A Lifetime Commitment to the American Accordionists’ Association (AAA)" at: Biviano-Magnante

January 2018 Article "What Events Led to the Formation of the American Accordionists' Association?" at: AAA-Formation.htm

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March 2018 Article: Women in the AAA through the Decades
Beverly Roberts Curnow – Accordion Queen and World Accordion Champion still bringing joy with her beloved instrument!
by Joan Grauman

During the first few decades of the AAA, it was still very much “a man’s world” in society. Yet, and very fortunately for the rise of the accordion in the USA, the AAA welcomed several women no longer with us but never forgotten, who were respected leaders, teachers, composers, performers and music publishers.

These women remained dedicated to the AAA their entire lives: Maddalena Belfiore Greco, Addie Cere, Theresa Costello, Elsie Bennett and Faithe Deffner. I will be featuring these extraordinary women as part of the AAA archival exhibit at our 80th anniversary festival this coming July in Alexandria, Virginia. Hope to see all of you there!!

Read the full article by Joan Grauman at: Beverly Roberts Curnow
Beverly Roberts Curnow

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Bartosz Glowacki Concert, Watford – UK

Bartosz GlowackiPolish accordionist Bartosz Glowacki performs in concert on Sunday March 4th, 4pm, at The Clarendon Muse, Watford Grammar School for Boys, 70 Rickmansworth Rd, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JA.

The programme of this concert, organised by the Octagon Music Society, includes: Domenico Scarlatti – ‘Sonata A major K.208’, ‘Sonata E minor K.98’; Vaclav Trojan – ‘Destroyed Cathedral’; Petri Makkonen – ‘Flight Beyond the Time’; Astor Piazzolla – ‘Libertango’; Luciano Berio – ‘Sequenza XIII’; Selection of short Polish compositions: Wojciech Kilar – ‘Waltz’,     Krzysztof Komeda – ‘Lullaby’, Wladyslaw Szpilman – ‘In The Small Cinema’; J.S. Bach – ‘Oboe Concerto in D minor BWV 974’; Victor Vlasov – ‘Archipelago Gulag’; Arvo Part – ‘Pari Intervallo’;
Sofia Gubaidulina – ‘De Profundis’. Doors open at 3pm, Concert starts at 4pm. Ticket Price:  £15 available on-line at www.ticketsource.co.uk/  

Bartosz Glowacki is a former winner of the Polish Young Musician of the Year and now, studied at the Royal Academy of Music in based in London, and has established himself as one of the excellent new generation of classical accordionists. His programme includes transcriptions of classical works together with many original pieces, some from his native Poland.

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Renee de la Prade’s Gig Diary – USA, Dubai

Renee de la Prade
Diatonic accordionist Renee de la Prade performs this month, as follows:

March 4th, 6 to 9pm - weekly traditional Irish music session, Heritage Bar & Restaurant, Yonkers, New York
March 9th to 11th – three shows per day at the Sonora Celtic Faire with Culann's Hounds, Sonora, California
March 17th, 7.30pm – St Patrick’s Day @ The Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, featuring Culann's Hounds, Lucia Comnes, One Grass Two Grass, Mike Kelleher
March 22nd to 25th - JBR Festival in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

For further information email: renee@squeezeboxgoddess.com

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Hommage a Andre Verchuren Concert, Porcieu-Amblagnieu - France

PosterOn Sunday March 4th, from 12noon until 8pm, a Grand Gala dedicated to the memory of the late, great Andre Verchuren takes place at the Salles les Mariniers, Porcieu-Amblagnieu (38), France. Accordionists performing include Jerome Richard, Isabelle Lepinay, Phil Bouvier, Virginie & Cyril Danrey, Dimitri Saussard, and more. The event includes dinner.

The event is dedicated to the memory of Andre Verchuren (1920-2013), one of France’s most popular and prolific accordionists, whose career began in the 1930s and continued throughout the rest of his life. Verchuren sold over 70 million albums, and has hugely admired in France and beyond.

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Neapolitan Concert, Dinner & Dance, Michigan – USA

Poster Neapolitan Concert, Dinner & Dance,On Sunday March 4th, from 3.30pm, a ‘Voices of Spring Neapolitan Concert, Dinner & Dance’ event takes place at Villa Penna, 43985 Hayes Rd, Sterling Heights, Michigan. The afternoon’s Italian entertainment includes various singers and musicians, including accordionists Dave Passalacqua and Joe Recchia.

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Sir Jimmy Shand Story, Belfast – UK

Sir Jimmy Shand StoryOn Wednesday March 7th, 7.30pm, the ‘Sir Jimmy Shand Story’ takes place at the Grand Opera House, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Narration of Sir Jimmy Shand’s life is by accordionist Ian Cruickshanks, and the music is played by Brandon McPhee and his band.

The show is a celebration of the life and music of the late Sir Jimmy Shand (1908-2000), accordionist, band leader, prolific composer, and legend of Scottish Dance Music, whose tunes continue to feature in the repertoire of many Scottish and Irish accordionists and dance bands. His extraordinary recording career began in 1933 and continued into the mid-1990s.  Jimmy was born in Fife in 1908 before his family moved to Auchtermuchty, where a larger than life size statue of him stands. He was awarded an MBE in 1962 and became Sir Jimmy Shand in 1999.

Brandon McPhee, from the north of Scotland, plays a Hohner Shand Morino button accordion – the instrument designed by and for Jimmy Shand in the 1930s – and is an All Scotland Champion and one of Scotland’s finest up-and-coming accordionists.

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Ladom Ensemble Atlantic Tour, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland – Canada

Ladom Ensemble
The Ladom Ensemble, featuring accordionist Michael Bridge, is on a tour of eastern Canada during March, as follows:

March 9th, 7.30pm - First Church of the Nazerene, Moncton, New Brunswick
March 10th, 7.30pm - Lilian Piercy Concert Hall, Conservatory of Music, Halifax, Nova Scotia
March 11th, 4.30pm - Cecilia’s Retreat, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
March 15th, 8pm - Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre, Happy Valley-Goose, Bay, Newfoundland
March 17th, 8pm - Immaculata Hall, St.FX Antigonish, Nova Scotia
March 18th, 7pm - deCoste Centre, Pictou, Nova Scotia

Ladom Ensemble combines piano, cello, accordion, and percussion in a unique blend of acoustic chamber and world music. Their all-original repertoire incorporates influences from Argentinean tango, Serbian folk and dance traditions, Persian classical repertoire, as well as music from the classical (Bach, Prokofiev), and even progressive rock worlds (Radiohead).

For further information email: Bookings@michaelbridgemusic.com

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Mazaika’s ‘Women’s Day’ Concert, London - UK

MazaikaThe highly accomplished duo Mazaika – Igor Outkine (accordion, vocals) and Elizabeth Harrison (violin) – perform a mixture of Russian, French, Italian, Latin and English songs and music for Women’s Day function on Thursday March 8th, 9.30pm, at The Exhibitionist Hotel, 8-10 Queensbury Place, London SW7 2EA - 2 minutes’ walk from South Kensington tube station. Tickets: £15 at the door.

For further information email: info@mazaika-music.com

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Gemeinschaftkonzert 2018, Essen – Germany

Poster Gemeinschaftkonzert 2018On Saturday March 10th, 6pm, the Erste Essener Akkordeon Orchester (MD Peter Lohmar) performs in a concert titled ‘Gemeinschaftkonzert 2018’, alongside other bands, at the Reformationskirche, Julienstrasse 39, 45130, Essen, Germany.

The Erste Essener Akkordeon Orchester, founded in 1952, has performed in the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Italy, Hungary, Austria, Poland, Lithuania, Russia, Finland, Denmark, England and Brazil.

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Akkordeon grenzenlos Festival & 2nd International Open Accordion Contest - Germany

Akkordeon grenzenlos2nd International Open Accordion ContestThe International Open Accordion Contest will take place from April 3rd to 7th at the Hohner Konservatorium in Trossingen. There are five sections, for solo and band entries, each section with several categories for different ages. There are cash prizes for the first three placed competitors in each section, and all participants will receive a certificate.

Entries and all competition information at: 2018IOAC.pdf
The closing date for competition entries is: 1st March 2018.

The Akkordeon grenzenlos Festival offers a wide range of concerts, workshops and forums. Full details at: 2018grenzenlos.pdf

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Seacroft Spring Accordion Festival 2018, Norfolk – UK

Seacroft Spring Accordion FestivalThe Seacroft Spring Accordion Festival 2018 is from Monday-Friday, April 23rd to 27th, at the newly refurbished Richardson’s Seacroft Holiday Village, Hemsby, Norfolk. The chief guests are Oivind Farmen (Norway) & Lars Karlsson (Sweden). Other guests include Jovan Rnjak, Amaryllis (Tracey Middleton & David Garwood), and Bert & Helen Santilly. The organizer is Heather Smith, and to book, call Sceptre Promotions on 01780 782093.

For further information email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk

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Celebración de los 100 años de la muerte de Paolo Soprani - Italia

100th Year Celebration Paolo Soprani
En presencia de la sobrina de Paolo Soprani, Elena Soprani, se hicieron importantes celebraciones en Castelfidardo el 20 de febrero en el Auditorio San Francesco.

Castelfidardo City Hall en colaboración con el Circolo Culturale Filatelico Numismatico "F.Matassoli" con su competencia Pigini organizó un evento único para honrar al ciudadano históricamente más importante de Castelfidardo, Paolo Soprani, el hombre que dio luz a la producción de acordeones en la pequeña ciudad de Castelfidardo.

Todas las autoridades de la ciudad de Castelfidardo estuvieron presentes y todos recibieron una cálida bienvenida del alcalde Roberto Ascani y del director del Museo Castelfidardo, Christian Riganelli.

El historiador de Castelfidardo, Beniamino Bugiolacchi (cronología de los acordeones italianos y muchas otras publicaciones), entregó una visión muy interesante de la historia y la vida de esta personalidad inolvidable, no sólo para Castelfidardo, sino para todo el mundo del acordeón.

Para esta ocasión especial, la oficina de correos de Luxemburgo puso en circulación un sello personalizado (imagen superior).

Los estudiantes de la Escuela de Música local Paolo Soprani hicieron un animado evento animado con su música.

Para completar este día de recuerdo, se realizó un concierto nocturno en el Teatro Astra con Luigi Presta, que ganó este concierto durante el PIF 2017 y Manuel Marchegiani, ganador de la categoría Varieté PIF 2017, alumno de Renzo Ruggieri, Director artístico de el PIF 2018.

Vea una imagen detallada del evento en: Paolo_Soprani_100
Music School Paolo Soprani

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Book Review: The Art of Arranging Classical Music for Accordion by Friedrich Lips - Germany

Cover of The Art of Arranging Classical Music for AccordionCurrently, music schools and conservatories do not teach how to structure, design or implement arrangements of original compositions for other instruments. Friedrich Lips, bayan-accordion virtuoso and professor at the prominent Gnesin Russian Academy of Music in Moscow, fills that gap with what could be used as course material with his book The Art of Arranging Classical Music for Accordion. First published in Russian and then German, it is now available in an updated and expanded form in English.

Although the book was written primarily with classical music in mind, the findings, declarations and descriptions are made by the author in generally understandable and simple words. Therefore, they apply or can be transferred to all areas of music, including virtuoso light music, folk music, traditional music, etc.

Similarly, while explanations focus on the concert bayan-accordion with converter bass, they are equally applicable to related instruments such as the Bandoneon, Concertina, Diatonic Accordion, Melodeon Player, etc.

This is an essential book for composers, professional players, musicologists and active amateurs who want to understand and create arrangements of music as well as interpret and perform them. They will find a discussion of the basic principles of creating arrangements.

These are followed by countless tips and numerous examples in musical notations for using the characteristics of the selected instrument to the best advantage. Descriptions include the accordion’s tonal range, use of registers to provide natural dynamics, bellows techniques explained in detail to enhance certain passages, types of articulation to be considered and methods of artistic presentation.

One chapter is devoted to arranging organ music, which is written on three staffs (two for the keyboards and one for the foot pedal), where there are certain analogies between organ and accordion tone generation. Another chapter concentrates on arranging piano and cembalo music and explains how to overcome the differences between the percussive and bellows instruments.

Extensive and detailed registers with names, terms, literature and titles of music examples included in the text provide the reader with significant source material.

The excellent content of the book corresponds to the outward appearance of the book: typographically lavish with finest Italian paper, thread-stitching, laminated softcover with double flap and exclusive design – worthwhile, treasured.

232 pages · 150 sheet music samples · Format: 17 x 24 cm · ISBN 978-3-925572-17-3

Purchase at Catalog No: kslips03 The Art of Arranging Classical Music for Accordion

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