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DÍA MUNDIAL DEL ACORDEÓN (WAD) ONLINE – FINLANDIA
“NIGHT FLOWERS” (FLORES NOCTURNAS) NUEVO CD DE FRIEDRICH LIPS, MOSCÚ – RUSIA
NAO R.U. COMPETICIÓN Y FESTIVAL DE ACORDEÓN – REINO UNIDO
DON LIPOVAC (1935-2014), KANSAS CITY – EEUU
NUEVO CD DE PAUL CHAMBERLAIN Y FECHAS DE SU GIRA – R. UNIDO
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Video: voXXclub "Rock mi" - Flashmob in the Riemer Shopping Mall - GermanyGlory for East Antrim Accordion School at the All Ireland ChampionshipsVideo: Mika Väyrynen Performs in Helsinki - FinlandFrosini Society News, Stockholm – SwedenLow Back Pain, An Accordionist’s Worst Nightmare! - USA‘14 Years Ago’: Alexander Korbakov in Ireland
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Dan Newton Gigs, Minnesota – USAMarco Lo Russo in concert for Italiana LAM, Formia – ItalyVictorian Day @ Styal Mill, Cheshire – UKMotion Trio Concert, Warsaw - PolandBlackpool Festival, Lancashire – UKNicole Havaner Entertains, Saarbrucken – Germany7th Annual Accordions Now! 2014 Festival, New Hampshire - USA
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Friedrich Lips releases new CDKaren Fremar New Site For 'Vivant! - Whatever You Do' CD - USARomano Viazzani updates sites with eTracksPaul Chamberlain Updates Site with eTracks - UKKaren Fremar New Site For 'Vivant! - River of Destiny' CD - USAAlexander Poeluev Updated Site - RussiaFinland Recording Site Update adding sound samples - Finland
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Live in Rostov-on-Don 2013 CD Review of Alexander PoeluevHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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NOTA DEL EDITORby Rob Howard |
 Un año más celebramos el día mundial del acordeón el 6 de Mayo. Como viene siendo habitual gozaremos de sendos eventos, talleres, etc.El 6 de mayo de 1829 Cyrillus Demien, patentó por primera vez un rudimentario juguete al que llamó acordeón. Desde entonces hasta nuestros días la evolución ha sido asombrosa, y actualmente nuestro instrumento se configura como uno de los más poderosos tanto en ámbitos populares como cultos o académicos. Consideramos el día del acordeón como un homenaje a la mentalidad de Demien, a quien debemos la correspondiente gratitud por la aventura emprendida en los albores del siglo XIX. |
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DÍA MUNDIAL DEL ACORDEÓN (WAD) ONLINE – FINLANDIAby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
 El 6 de mayo celebraremos con gran regocijo el Día Mundial del Acordeón, un proyecto de la Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA), coordinado por el Miembro del Comité Musical de la CIA Grayson Masefield.Os invitamos a que subáis los vídeos correspondientes a vuestras actividades en este nombrado día. Durante el Día Mundial del Acordeón los miembros del Ejecutivo de la CIA estarán en Finlandia, trabajando para publicitar cada evento y contemplando las posibilidades de retransmisión tanto para este año como para el que viene. Para subir tus archivos, accede al enlace adjunto, perteneciente al Secretario General de la CIA Kimmo Mattila en el e-mail: secretariat_cia@harmonikkatlitto.net |
“NIGHT FLOWERS” (FLORES NOCTURNAS) NUEVO CD DE FRIEDRICH LIPS, MOSCÚ – RUSIAby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
 Nº de Catálogo: CD026Michael Bronner ha escrito varios ciclos de “Canciones Judías” para diferentes agrupaciones: violín, tuva y orquesta de cámara, para coro y piano, para orquesta con instrumentos folklóricos, etc. “Siete Canciones Judías” para acordeón y orquesta incluye nuevas piezas así como nuevas composiciones. “Tres preludios corales” fue originalmente escrita para órgano por Johanes Brahms. El arreglo para cello y acordeón es de V. Tonka y Friedrich Lips. La “Danza Tatariana” por Sofía Gubaidulina es un homenaje para el cumpleaños de su amigo Viktor Suslin. Lo que es inusual es el uso de la pentatónica tatariana en la música de nuestros tiempos. “Momento”, del compositor Alexander Cholminov es la última obra escrita por este reconocido compositor del siglo pasado. Una deliciosa e interesante obra. Continuando la serie “Flores”, Tatiana Sergeyeva escribió la miniatura “Flores Nocturnas”. Una obra muy interesante en la que intervienen elementos aleatorios con fines sensitivos, sensacionales. Para toda la información necesaria: Catalog No: CD026 Discografía completa de Friedrich Lips en: Friedrich Lips. |
NAO R.U. COMPETICIÓN Y FESTIVAL DE ACORDEÓN – REINO UNIDOby Harley Jones |
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 El fin de semana ha sido una experiencia fantástica, cálida, rodeados de valores como la amistad, el esfuerzo, la superación, etc. todos ellos representados firmemente por los participantes en el Festival y Competición del 69º año del National Accordion Organisation (NAO) del Reino Unido. Este año, el Arthur Bell Memorial Trophy (para menores de 17 años) fue otorgado por tercer año consecutivo a Alexander Bodell, situación que no tiene precedentes en esta competición y a lo cual debemos sumar el hecho de que obtuvo también los premios Senior Solo y polka Seniors. Desde aquí destacamos las actuaciones de Annalize Bodell, roseanna Bodell, Fraser Hewitt, Graham Laurie, Kyle Rowan y Jonathon Wilson así como la kllyglen Accordion Orchestra de Irlanda del Norte, el Burton Accordion Group y los Colchester Accordion Ensembles. El premio de honor fue concedido a Anna Bodell, quien ha completado su contrato de tres años como presidenta de la NAO. La edición del mismo concurso se hará en el Hotel Adelphi, Liverpool del 17 al 19 de abril. Todos los resultados e información de interés: National Accordion Organisation of the United Kingdom (NAO). |
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DON LIPOVAC (1935-2014), KANSAS CITY – EEUUby Rob Howard |
 Don Lipovac, americano de ascendencia eslovena, comenzó sus lecciones de acordeón a la edad de ocho años con Alfred Vacca de Kansas City. Finalmente se graduó en Teoría y Educación Musical.En 1958, Don vino por primera vez a la American Accordionists Association (Asociación Americana de Acordeonistas-AAA) para participar en el concurso nacional celebrado en Nueva York. Ahí comenzó su exitosa carrera, durante la cual actuó en televisión, con orquestas sinfónicas y un sinfín de colaboraciones con otros artistas. Formó un trío en 1950, que se acabó convirtiendo en la Don Lipovac Orchestra, gozando de un gran reconocimiento nacional. Entre los muchos premios obtenidos a lo largo de su carrera, recibió el Tamburitz National Hall of Fame Award en 1997, la “Polka Hall of Fame” Award en el Iron World Chisholm, Minnesota en 1992 y el “National Cleveland-Style Hall of Fame” premio a todo un recorrido musical en la vida, como representante de la herencia eslovena en Cleveland, Ohio en 2006. Comunicamos desde esta plataforma el fallecimiento de Don Lipovac el 27 de abril de 2014. Le sobrevive su esposa JoAnn. |
NUEVO CD DE PAUL CHAMBERLAIN Y FECHAS DE SU GIRA – R. UNIDOby Rob Howard |
 Paul Chamberlain lanzará su nuevo CD “Accordion Sensations”, el 1 de Julio en Londres, cuando comenzará una gira a lo largo y ancho del Reino Unido.EL CD incluye “Konzertstück en F minor” de Carl Maria Von Weber, “Tango Sensations” de Astor Piazzolla (con el Maxwell String Quartet), dos sonatas de Scarlatti, La Sonata nº 2 de Zolotariev y “Le Grand Tango” de Piazzolla, grabado con el violinista Feargus Hetherington. Fechas de su gira: 1 de julio - 1901 Arts Club (Presentación del CD), London 2 de julio - Apple Store, Regent Street, London 3 de julio - St Giles in the Fields, London 4 de julio - St Martin in the Bullring, Birmingham 5 de julio - Holy Trinity Headington, Oxford 6 de julio - Emmanuel Church, Cambridge 10 de julio - Birnam Arts Centre, Dunkeld, Scotland 11 de julio - Dundee Cathedral, Scotland 13 de julio - Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen, Scotland 18 de julio - Lit & Phil, Newcastle 19 de julio - Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham, Portsmouth 20 de julio - Faversham Parish Church, Kent 1 de agosto - St George’s, Bristol 2 de agosto - Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff, Wales 3 de agosto - St Tudwalls Church, Pembrokeshire, Wales 5 de agosto - Royal Overseas League, Edinburgh, Scotland 9 de agosto - Royal Overseas League, Edinburgh, Scotland PRIMER CD DE PAUL CHAMBERLAIN DISPONIBLE EN: cpaulCD201 Toda la información que necesites email: paul@theaccordionist.com |
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| voXXclub "Rock mi" immediately transformed the Riem Shopping Mall with good humor and the crowds simply LOVED it..... |
by Rob Howard
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 Students from East Antrim Accordion School had a very successful time at the 43rd All Ireland Festival held in the Castle Arch Hotel, Trim, Co Meath, last weekend. Six students from the School took part and between them they were awarded a total of 2 Firsts, 2 Thirds and 3 Gold medals.First prizes were awarded to Louise Boomer from Newtownabbey in the Adult Solo and Jonathan Wilson (Larne) and Emma Dunlop (Carrickfergus) in the Higher Junior Duet whilst Jonathan and Emma were both awarded third prize in their respective Quatro & Terzo Solo Recital Classes. The Gold medals were awarded to Larne lassies Hannah Blackburn in the Terzo Recital, Lauren Blackburn in the Junior Solo and Shannon Brown in the Preparatory Solo. The East Antrim students were the only competitors from Northern Ireland to take part in the musical extravaganza which ran over two days and attracted the cream of Irish accordionists with over 200 competitors. The adjudicator was Graham Laurie ABCA (TD), LBCA (picture left) from Glasgow. Principle of East Antrim Accordion School Clyde Johnston stated he was delighted with how his students had performed. The standard at the Championships was very high and to win such prestigious acclaim was an excellent achievement. They performed to a very high standard and were great ambassadors for the East Antrim Area. Open to all ages from 5 years upwards East Antrim Accordion School is organised along similar lines to piano schools with pupils being taught to read music and play both the treble and bass keyboards of this very popular instrument. They can also be prepared for examinations, as set by the British College of Accordionists, compete in various music festivals or simply play for fun. In addition the school runs music theory classes in the summer which is open to all music students, not just accordionists. Anyone interested in learning to play the accordion or learn music theory should contact Clyde Johnston. For those who do not have an accordion the School has a number of instruments that can be borrowed. For further information email: clyde.johnston@hotmail.co.uk |
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| Video: Finnish accordionist Mika Väyrynen performed on March 31st at the Helsinki Music Center, Camerata Theater, at 7pm, where he performed these two works. Video 1: J.S. Bach Prelude and Fugue a BWV 543 Video 2: Derbenko Choral Prelude CD Recordings available at: Finnish Accordeon Institute |
by Rob Howard
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 Lars Ek announces that the International Frosini Society now has a very rare composition by Pietro Frosini named ‘Chalice’, dated 1908. This is one of the few compositions Frosini wrote for the piano, but is also suitable for accordion. Lars Ek asks, “Will you be the first to play it in public ....?!” The IFS website music archive has the original sheet music, which includes a unique picture of Frosini on the cover. For further information email: lars@frosinisociety.org |
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  The latest chapter released of the book 'Play Your Accordion Without Pain' by John Bonica (PT CMP NZRP) is on the topic of Low Back Pain, a problem that over 80% of accordionists will experience in their lifetime. The first words of the chapter are: "An accordionist’s worst nightmare!" Another quote is: "hence the recurring nature of the condition, which tends to happen more frequently with less and less provocation. This reinforces the theory that once a back is injured it will never be the same again. Nothing could be further from the truth!" This exciting eBook is being published chapter by chapter, with about one chapter being released each month. Released chapters to date are: 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 Chapter 7 - The Great Accordion Myth Uncovered Chapter 8 - The Elbow Revisited Chapter 9 - Wrist and Fingers Chapter 10 - Caring for our Ten Precious Digits Chapter 11 - Low Back Pain 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 e-mail as it is released. For more information, and to purchase the eBook: John Bonica |
by Rob Howard
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 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending May 5th 2000 included a report about Russian accordionist performing in Ireland in a concert that also featured no less than three local accordion orchestras. Recent years have seen many more accordionists doing international travel, taking their music to distant lands. The world is becoming a smaller place!Russian Accordionist Performs in Ireland Contributed by Enda Kelly The Heritage town of Kells in Co. Meath, Ireland was the venue for an exciting evening of accordion music on April 30th. Guest Alexander Korbakov gave a recital of classical and Russian folk music, delighting the audience with his free bass repertoire and interpretation of Russian folk tunes. The concert also included performances by the Oristown Intermediate Accordion Orchestra and the Castletown Senior and Preparatory Accordion Orchestras. The Oristown AO performed a popular program including ‘Irish Suite’, ‘West Side Story’ and ‘Time to say Goodbye’. The orchestra will give a recital in their hometown of Kells on July 2nd, prior to their trip to the UK where they will take part in the European Concert Band Competition as part of the Midsomer Norton Mardi Gras Festival. The Orchestra would like to contact other accordion orchestras in Europe who may be interested in an exchange or twinning program. |
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by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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 Versatile accordionist Dan Newton performs this weekend, as follows:May 2nd, 9.30pm - Daddy Squeeze @ Ward 6, 858 Payne Ave, St Paul, Minnesota. Dan plays solo in this eclectic and friendly neighborhood cafe and bar on the East Side. May 3rd, 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm - Daddy Squeeze @ Festival of Nations, St Paul, MN. Look for Dan playing French music at St. Paul's largest international cultural event. The Festival is held at River Center, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd. in Downtown St Paul. |
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 On Sunday May 4th, 6.30pm, accordionist Marco Lo Russo performs in concert at the Teatro Remigio Paone, Formia. The concert is in aid of Italiana LAM, an association created to support patients suffering from lymphangioleiomyomatosis, a rare and degenerative lung disease that mainly affects women, and also aims to promote effective treatments and a cure.For further information email: stampa@marcolorusso.com |
by Rob Howard
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 Accordionist Rob Howard celebrates World Accordion Day at a Victorian Day being held at Styal Mill, Cheshire, on Monday May 5th, 11am until 4pm. There will also be maypole dancing and a ‘Punch and Judy’ show at this annual event, which usually attracts large crowds. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
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| Video: The Heart by Motion Trio The Motion Trio perform in concert on Friday May 9th 7pm, at Studio Koncertowe, Polskiego Radia im W. Lutoslawskiego, Warsaw. This concert is an event in the 6th Krzysztofa Komedy Film Music Festival. Formed in 1996, the Motion Trio accordionists Janusz Wojtarowicz, Pawel Baranek, and Marcin Galazyn have performed in many different countries to huge acclaim. |
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| ‘Accordions at the Castle’ takes place at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool, from May 11th to 16th. The festival includes concerts, workshops, a master class with Ian Watson (who will also speak on behalf of the newly formed United Kingdom Association of Accordion Teachers), ‘meet the guest’ sessions, dancing, and a trade show. The guests include Giancarlo Caporilli (Italy), David Vernon (Scotland), Denise Leigh (operatic soprano) & Stefan Andrusyschyn (accordion), Harry Hussey, Gennaro Ruffolo (Italy), Rosemary Wright, and Bert Santilly. Caroline Hunt (Scotland) will display some of her fascinating collection of antique accordions and memorabilia, which will be an interesting special attraction and well worth seeing. The festival organiser is Heather Smith. There is also an organ/keyboard festival taking place in the hotel, which has its own huge trade show and is open to all. For further information email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk |
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| On Tuesday May 13th, 9pm, accordionist Nicole Havaner entertains at La Cantina Tapas Bar, St Arnual, Saargemünder Straße 83, 66119 Saarbrücken, Germany. For further information email: kontakt@la-cantina-tapasbar.de |
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 You, your family, and friends are cordially invited to Accordions Now! 2014, the 7th annual music festival co-sponsored by New Hampshire Accordion Association and Accordion Connection LLC, August 8th-10th at the beautiful Courtyard Nashua, New Hampshire.Register by May 31st to take advantage of the special value $99.00 All events Package ($129 starting June 1st). Admission to all concerts, workshops, open mike, jam sessions, displays, cocktail reception, exhibits, etc. is included as are Saturday's Festive Luncheon Buffet and Gala Dinner. More playing opportunities than ever are open to you this year, including a chance to “sit in with the band” Saturday night. You are warmly invited to participate! Tony Lovello, the “living legend of the accordion world” dubbed "King of the Bellow Shake" by the great Galla-Rini, will kick off the Gala Concert with his inimitable musical merrymaking. Fans travel from far and wide to witness Tony's high-octane razzle-dazzle shows. Following Tony's “don't miss it!” performance, expect more fun – and bring your accordion. Accordionist/keyboardist/vocalist Glen Robertson & Catfish Howl will perform a concert of blues, Cajun, and country tunes, then invite YOU to “sit in with the band.” Glen will first give a brief coaching session, then watch the sparks fly! At Accordions Now! you have more opportunities to participate than at any festival we know. You can be part of the ever-popular Accordions Now! Festival Orchestra (ANFO). ANFO 2014 will celebrate the Beatles' 50th anniversary with a medley arranged by conductor Donna Maria Regis. Sign up by July 11th to receive the sheet music. The Just-for-Fun Play-Along Ensemble, fast becoming another annual favorite, returns with entertaining two-level arrangements by coordinator Dan Mackowiak. Music is sent in advance, but there is no rehearsal, just the enjoyable low-key play-along session. Informal Daytime and Night Owls Jam Sessions will also weave their way into the fabric of this all-welcoming yearly gathering of accordion aficionados. Also on tap: performances and educational presentations by Lynda Fish, Nancy Leonard, Richard Messina, Rachel Quirbach, Jerry Tramontozzi, Carmen Vitanza, Sam Falcetti, Paul Ramunni and New England Accordion Museum, plus door prizes, vendor displays, and more. Register now and come to beautiful New Hampshire to experience the Accordions Now! - motto: Lots of Accordions, Lots of Music, Lots of Fun!! For further information email: AccordionsNow@yahoo.com |
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 Friedrich Lips release a new CD titled'Night Flowers', catalog: CD026 with sound samples. Music performed by Friedrich Lips. Purchase online. |
by Karen Fremar
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 New site for 'Vivant! - Whatever You Do' CD catalog No: kfremarCD03 Site has sound samples and eTracks MP3 downloadable files. Purchase online. |
by Romano Viazzani
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 Update site for 'Piazzolla (Angel Suite) - Bobic (Liturgical Suite)' CD catalog No: vromano01Site has sound samples and eTracks MP3 downloadable files. Purchase online. |
by Paul Chamberlain
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 Update site for 'Classical Accordion' CD catalog No: cpaulCD201Site has sound samples and eTracks MP3 downloadable files. Purchase online. |
by Karen Fremar
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 New site for 'Vivant! - River of Destiny' CD catalog No: kfremarCD02 Site has sound samples and eTracks MP3 downloadable files. Purchase online. |
by Alexander Poeluev
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 Alexander Poeluev updated his site adding sample sound files and download eTracks (MP3) files for the album 'Live in Rostov-on-Don 2013', catalog: apoeluev01 Purchase online. |
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 Finland Recording site updated For Duo Works For Two Accordion catalog: faicd25 with sound samples added. Music performed by Mika Väyrynen and Angel Luis Castaño. Purchase online. |
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by Joan C. Sommers
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Live in Rostov-on-Don 2013 CD by Alexander Poeluev, Accordion, in English language, reviewed by Joan Sommers. |
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