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Editorialby Rob Howard |
Une fois encore, le 6 mai, le World Accordion Day est là. Des tas d’évènements accordéon, sont prévus, certains spécialement programmés pour célébrer tout autour du monde le jour de naissance « officiel » de l’accordéon. Applaudissons et soutenons celles et ceux qui ont eu l’idée de commémorer cette date importante. C’est le 6 mai 1829 qu’a été déposé le premier modèle d’accordéon, à Vienne, Autriche, par Cyrillius Demien (il y a plusieurs variantes de l’orthographe de son nom), et l’accordéon s’est depuis considérablement développé dans toutes sortes de directions. Il existe aujourd’hui sous des formes variées mais toutes doivent leur origine à Demien et ses contemporains depuis l’aube du 19ème siècle. Nous disposons maintenant de ce riche héritage et nous ne devons pas oublier les efforts et le dévouement de ces pionniers de l’accordéon. |
Le World Accordion Day (WAD) sur la toile - Finlandeby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
World Accordion Day - Célébrons l’Accordéon Le 6 mai sera célébré le World Accordion Day par de nombreux accordéonistes à travers le monde. C’est un projet de la Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA), coordonné par Grayson Masefield, membre du comité musical de la CIA. Cette 5ème célébration annuelle a déjà pris plusieurs formes intéressantes durant sa courte évolution. Nous invitons celles et ceux qui célèbreront le World Accordion Day à soumettre leurs vidéos et photos à la CIA, de sorte que nous puissions relier ces activités variées et disposer ainsi d’un merveilleux fond reflétant les divers visages de l’accordéon à travers le monde. Durant le World Accordion Day, les membres du Comité exécutif de la CIA seront en Finlande, au QG de la confédération, à travailler sur les projets de promotion des événements de l’année comme à explorer les possibilités d’un évènement Live l’année prochaine. Ceci sera discuté par les délégués lors de la prochaine assemblée générale à Salzbourg, Autriche, à l’automne. Pour soumettre vos informations, envoyez SVP vos vidéos, photos ou liens vers des media en ligne au secrétaire général de la CIA Kimmo Matila, par email avec World Accordion Day en objet, à cette adresse : secretariat_cia@harmonikkaliitto.net |
‘Night Flowers’ nouveau CD de Friedrich Lips, Moscou - Russieby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Référence catalogue de Night Flower : CD026, interprété par Friedrich Lips Michael Bronner a écrit plusieurs cycles de “Chansons juives” pour des ensembles variés : pour violon, tuba et orchestre de chambre, pour choeur avec piano, pour orchestre avec instruments folkloriques, ... “Seven Jewish Songs” pour accordéon et orchestre comprend aussi bien des pièces nouvelles que des compositions tirées d’autres cycles. “Trois prédules chorals” a été à l’origine écrit pour l’orgue par Johannes Brahms. La “Tatarian Dance” de Sofia Gubaidulina est une facétieuse pièce d’anniversaire écrite pour Viktor Suslin, un ami proche de la compositrice. La petite pièce originale a été écrite pour un ensemble inhabituel : accordéon et deux contrebasses. Inhabituel également est l’usage de la gamme pentatonique traditionnelle Tatare dans la musique moderne. “Moment” d’Alexander Cholminov est la dernière oeuvre du plus grand compositeur russe du XXème siècle. C’est juste une petite pièce mais très convaincante : postlude, postscript, méditation sur le seuil de l’éternité, ... Dans le prolongement de sa série “flowers” Tatiana Sergeyeva a écrit la charmante miniature “Night flowers”. Un certain aléa dans les notes donne à la pièce une touche relevée. A l’écoute on sent réellement l’odeur des “Night flowers”, comme un arôme de violette... Pour plus d’information et acheter en ligne : Night Flower Catalog No: CD026 27 CDs disponibles en ligne ici : Friedrich Lips |
Championnats et festival NAO du Royaume-Uniby Harley Jones |
Quel beau week end ! Il fut plein d’ambiance, amical et rempli de merveilleuse musique jouée par les nombreux candidats de ces 69èmes Championnats d’Accordéon de la National Accordion Organisation (NAO) du Royaume-Uni. Pietro Adragna (Italie) fit un retour remarqué à ce festival, son concert du vendredi soir, plein de caractère, fascina le public. Cette année, le fameux trophée Memorial Arthur Bell (pour les moins de 18 ans) fêtait son 50ème anniversaire, et pour la première fois de son histoire il fut remporté pour la 3ème fois consécutive par Alexander Bodell, 15 ans (photo de gauche), qui prit aussi les premières places en senior solo et Polka solo. Autres superbes prestations du concours solistes (par ordre alphabétique) : Annalize Bodell, Roseanna Bodell, Fraser Hewitt, Graham Laurie, Kyle Rowan et Jonathon. Belles prestations également dnas la catégorie ensembles : Killyglen Accordion Orchestra d’Irlande du Nord, le Burton Accordion Group et le Colchester Accordion Ensembles. Honorée durant le festival par le NAO Associate Award, Anna Bodell, qui terminait son mandat de trois ans à la présidence du NAO Les Championnats et festival NAO du Royaume-Uni 2015 se tiendront à l’Adolphi Hotel de Liverpool du 17 au 19 avril. Les résultats complet sont en ligne ici : National Accordion Organisation of the United Kingdom (NAO) |
Don Lipovac (1935-2014), Kansas City – USAby Rob Howard |
Don Lipovac est un américain descendant de slovènes. Dès l’âge de huit ans, il a commençé les leçons d’accordéon avec Alfred Vacca de Kansas City. Il a obtenu les diplômes de formation et d’éducation musicale. En 1958, Don se classa premier du concours national de l’ American Accordionists' Association (AAA) qui se tenait à New York. Ce fut le catalyseur de sa longue carrière musicale qui le vit apparaître au Lawrence Welk TV show, se produire à Carnegie Hall et comme soliste invité avec le Kansas City Philharmonic et autres orchestres symphoniques. Don Lipovac a formé un trio en 1950, qui s’agrandit en Don Lipovac Orchestra et obtint une audience nationale majeure. Parmi les nombreux trophées reçus tout au long de sa carrière : Le Tamburitz National Hall of Fame Award in 1977, le ‘Polka Hall of Fame’ Award à l’Iron World Chisholm, Minnesota, en 1992, et à Cleveland, Ohio, en 2006, un ‘National Cleveland-Style Hall of Fame’ prix pour l’ensemble de sa carrière reconnaissant son apport dans la préservation et la promotion de l’héritage culturel Slovéne. Don Lipovac est décédé le 27 avril 2014. Lui survit son épouse JoAnn. |
Nouveau CD et dates de tournée de Paul Chamberlain – Royaume-Uniby Rob Howard |
Paul Chamberlain s’apprête à lancer son nouveau CD 'Accordion Sensations', le 1er juillet à Londres puis il s’embarquera pour une tournée dans tout le Royaume-Uni dont les dates sont listées ci-dessous. Le CD comprend le Konzertstück in F minor’ de Carl Maria von Weber, ‘Tango Sensations’ d’Astor Piazzolla avec le Maxwell String Quartet, deux sonates de Scarlatti, ‘La sonate No 2’ de Zolotariev, et ‘Le Grand Tango' de Piazzolla, enregistré avec le violiniste Feargus Hetherington. Dates de le tournée : 1et Juillet –– 1901 Arts Club (Album Launch event), London 2 Juillet – Apple Store, Regent Street, London 3 Juillet – St Giles in the Fields, London 4 Juillet – St Martin in the Bullring, Birmingham 5 Juillet – Holy Trinity Headington, Oxford 6 Juillet – Emmanuel Church, Cambridge 10 Juillet - Birnam Arts Centre, Dunkeld, Scotland 11 Juillet – Dundee Cathedral, Scotland 13 Juillet – Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen, Scotland 18 Juillet – Lit & Phil, Newcastle 19 Juillet – Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham, Portsmouth 20 Juillet – Faversham Parish Church, Kent 1er août – St George’s, Bristol 1 2 août – Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff, Wales 3 août – St Tudwalls Church, Pembrokeshire, Wales 5 août – Royal Overseas League, Edinburgh, Scotland 9 août – Royal Overseas League, Edinburgh, Scotland Le premier CD réalisé par Paul Chamberlain et intitulé Classical Accordion est disponible en ligne à : cpaulCD201 Pour plus d’information email: paul@theaccordionist.com |
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Video: voXXclub "Rock mi" - Flashmob in the Riemer Shopping Mall - Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
voXXclub "Rock mi" immediately transformed the Riem Shopping Mall with good humor and the crowds simply LOVED it..... |
Glory for East Antrim Accordion School at the All Ireland Championshipsby Rob Howard |
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 |
Video: Mika Väyrynen Performs in Helsinki - Finlandby Harley Jones |
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 |
Frosini Society News, Stockholm – Swedenby Rob Howard |
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 |
Low Back Pain, An Accordionist’s Worst Nightmare! - USAby Harley Jones |
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 |
‘14 Years Ago’: Alexander Korbakov in Irelandby Rob Howard |
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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Dan Newton Gigs, Minnesota – USAby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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. |
Marco Lo Russo in concert for Italiana LAM, Formia – Italyby Rob Howard |
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 |
Victorian Day @ Styal Mill, Cheshire – UKby Rob Howard |
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 |
Motion Trio Concert, Warsaw - Polandby Rob Howard |
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. |
Blackpool Festival, Lancashire – UKby Rob Howard |
‘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 |
Nicole Havaner Entertains, Saarbrucken – Germanyby Rob Howard |
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 |
7th Annual Accordions Now! 2014 Festival, New Hampshire - USAby Donna Maria Regis |
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 releases new CDby Friedrich Lips |
Friedrich Lips release a new CD titled 'Night Flowers', catalog: CD026 with sound samples. Music performed by Friedrich Lips. Purchase online. |
Karen Fremar New Site For 'Vivant! - Whatever You Do' CD - USAby Karen Fremar |
New site for 'Vivant! - Whatever You Do' CD catalog No: kfremarCD03 Site has sound samples and eTracks MP3 downloadable files. Purchase online. |
Romano Viazzani updates sites with eTracksby Romano Viazzani |
Update site for 'Piazzolla (Angel Suite) - Bobic (Liturgical Suite)' CD catalog No: vromano01 Site has sound samples and eTracks MP3 downloadable files. Purchase online. |
Paul Chamberlain Updates Site with eTracks - UKby Paul Chamberlain |
Update site for 'Classical Accordion' CD catalog No: cpaulCD201 Site has sound samples and eTracks MP3 downloadable files. Purchase online. |
Karen Fremar New Site For 'Vivant! - River of Destiny' CD - USAby Karen Fremar |
New site for 'Vivant! - River of Destiny' CD catalog No: kfremarCD02 Site has sound samples and eTracks MP3 downloadable files. Purchase online. |
Alexander Poeluev Updated Site - Russiaby Alexander Poeluev |
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. |
Finland Recording Site Update adding sound samples - Finlandby Finland recordings |
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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Live in Rostov-on-Don 2013 CD Review of Alexander Poeluevby Joan C. Sommers |
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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