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24ª Giornata della fisarmonica Rheinsberg 2023 - Germania
Ladislav Horák si esibisce all'Archina 30 Year Gala Event – Repubblica Ceca
Skipinnish al Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – Scozia
Chiusura iscrizioni: 4° Concorso Internazionale di Composizione "Città di Spoleto" 2022 - Italia
CNIMA Jazz Manouche September Masterclass - France
Volontaires, Coupe Mondiale 2022, Zofringen - Suisse
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Cremona Musica International Exhibition and Festival – ItalyPop Accordion Festival Concert - FranceTracey Collins Entertains at Diamond Ball – New ZealandWeird Al Yankovic Biopic Released in November 2022Video: Duo “Two Bellows” Festival Performance - Macedonia
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Oktoberfest with Alex Meixner Band – USABlack Pencil Performs at Uitgast Festival - NetherlandsAccordionist Fernando Ávila Performs with OSPA String Quintet – BrazilMaciej Zimka September Duo Concerts - PolandAmandine Musichini Dance Parties – FranceIan Lowthian Classical and Continental Accordion Weekend - UKTitano NZ Special Music Afternoon – New ZealandAccordionists Perform at 3rd Eberstedter Mühlenrauschen - GermanyChango Spasiuk Entertains in Buenos Aires - ArgentinaBudapest Café Orchestra Performs in Winchester - England
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XXIX Concorso Internazionale di Fisarmonica "Arrasate Hiria" - Spagnaby Christine Johnstone |
 Il XXIX Concorso Internazionale di Fisarmonica "Arrasate Hiria" si svolgerà ad Arrasate-Mondragón (Paesi Baschi) dal 2 al 4 dicembre 2022. Il concorso è aperto a solisti di qualsiasi età e nazionalità.Il vincitore del concorso sarà invitato dagli organizzatori a tenere una serie di concerti al XXX Concorso Internazionale di Fisarmonica "Arrasate Hiria". Tutte le spese saranno coperte da "Hauspoz" Euskal Herriko Akordeoi Elkartea. Le iscrizioni chiudono il 30 settembre 2022. Scarica qui il regolamento del concorso in inglese, francese e spagnolo: 2022Hauspoz.pdf |
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24ª Giornata della fisarmonica Rheinsberg 2023 - Germaniaby Christine Johnstone |
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| Sono aperte le iscrizioni per la 24a Giornata della fisarmonica Rheinsberg 2023, che si terrà presso la Music Academy Cavalier House of the Palace Complex Schlossanlage a Rheinsberg, in Germania, dal 17 al 19 febbraio 2023, organizzata da DHV Brandenburg. L'Associazione tedesca di armonica (Deutsche Harmonika Verband - DHV) invita bambini, fisarmonicisti giovani e adulti, alunni, studenti, insegnanti, orchestrasti e direttori d'orchestra a fare musica insieme per tre giorni e ad imparare gli uni dagli altri. L'evento del 2023 mira a costruire sulla buona risposta degli anni passati, quindi includerà i docenti affermati Lars Holm (corso di musica solista e da camera), Hans-Günther Kölz (corso per orchestra) e Sabine Kölz (per il workshop "Ran an Tasten & Knöpfe"). È stato aggiunto un nuovo corso "StarterKids" al programma, per bambini fino a 12 anni guidato da Sabine Kölz, assistita da Lars Linke. Scarica le informazioni sull'evento e il modulo di iscrizione in lingua tedesca qui: 2023Rheinsberg.pdf |
Ladislav Horák si esibisce all'Archina 30 Year Gala Event – Repubblica Cecaby Christine Johnstone |
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 Ladislav Horák si esibirà all'Archina 30 Year Gala Event, che si terrà presso la Smetana Hall Municipal House di Praga, Repubblica Ceca, il 24 settembre 2022 alle 19:00.L'organizzatrice musicale Monika Trávnícková ha una lista di musicisti e cantanti popolari che si esibiranno in questo evento, e includerà anche la presentazione cerimoniale della coppa del premio Inspireli Award per il 7° anno. Vedi poster per i dettagli. |
Skipinnish al Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo – Scoziaby Christine Johnstone |
 Video: Walking on the Waves al Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Finale sotto la pioggia.La band popolare "Skipinnish", che comprende il fisarmonicista Angus MacPhail (foto a sinistra), ha dichiarato che è stato un grande onore che due dei loro brani siano stati presentati al Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo di quest'anno. "The Hag Set" vicino all'inizio e "Walking on the Waves" nel finale (vedi video sopra). Skipinnish ha detto, "Che strana ed eccitante sensazione che la nostra musica venga trasmessa in tutto il mondo dalla BBC a oltre 100.000.000 di spettatori!" La band eseguirà entrambi questi brani (tra gli altri) al loro concerto ad Usher Hall, Edimburgo, il 23 settembre 2022. Per ulteriori dettagli scrivere a: info@skipinnish.com |
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Chiusura iscrizioni: 4° Concorso Internazionale di Composizione "Città di Spoleto" 2022 - Italiaby Christine Johnstone |
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 Si chiuderanno presto le iscrizioni al 4° Concorso Internazionale di Composizione "Città di Spoleto" 2022, organizzato da L'Associazione Italian Accordion Culture (IAC) in collaborazione con ACEP, UNEMIA e Edizioni Musicali e Discografiche Ars Spoletium s.r.l.Le categorie del concorso includono composizione per fisarmonica solista, così come fisarmonica e pianoforte, massimo 10 minuti. Scadenza iscrizioni: 18 settembre 2022. Scarica qui il regolamento del concorso: 2022SpoletoRules.pdf |
CNIMA Jazz Manouche September Masterclass - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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 Vidéo : CNIMA 2021 Masterclass Jazz Manouche avec Ludovic Beier.Le CNIMA dirigé par Nathalie Boucheix organise un Masterclass Jazz Manouche du 27 au 29 septembre 2022 avec les professeurs Ludovic Beier (photo de gauche) et Philippe Mallard. Le cours vous incitera à "vous immerger dans la "musique manouche pour en découvrir tous les secrets". Il y a une limite de 10 personnes par classe. Pour plus de détails, envoyez un courriel à : cnima@orange.fr |
Volontaires, Coupe Mondiale 2022, Zofringen - Suisseby Harley Jones |
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 Des volontaires sont sollicités pour aider au tournage des vidéos des compétitions et des concerts de la Coupe Mondiale 2022, à Zofringen, du 4 au 9 octobre 2022.Vous vous portez volontaire pour aider le CIA Video Archive and Education Project à fournir un service gratuit de vidéos de tous les concurrents et concerts de la Coupe Mondiale 2022 aux accordéonistes et enseignants du monde entier. Le tournage de la vidéo n'est pas compliqué et une formation est fournie. Les volontaires âgés de 15 ans à des citoyens retraités sont encouragés à se porter volontaires et à aider. Veuillez envoyer vos coordonnées et les jours où vous pouvez vous porter volontaire à : harleyjones.nz@yahoo.com Harley Jones, CIA Public Relations. |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
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| The Cremona Musica International Exhibition and Festival Accordion Show Cremona, held from September 23rd to 25th, 2022, at the Cremona Exhibition Centre in Cremona, Lombardy, Italy, will feature a variety of concerts, competitions, presentations, historical exhibitions and conferences. Events include: • September 23rd - Mariano Dallapè exhibit of both historical works and classic instruments, organized by the Accordion Museum of Stradella and the Municipality of Stradella; exhibition of historical accordions from the Mauro Manicardi collection; information on construction and publications on bellows instruments by Luca Zanetti; concert by Matteo De Angelis and Francesca Grifoni, who will present traditional and unreleased pieces; concert by Roberto Fuccelli (Beltuna Accordions); concert by Diego Trivellini entitled “Journey Across Sound Tracks”; concert by Matteo Di Pietrantonio (Paolo Soprani). • September 24th - Daily presence of the web radio Radio Stella Piemonte with Fabio Caucino, who will interview the artists, craftsmen etc., and will record all the concerts and conferences to prepare a show schedule devoted to the accordion show; concert by Duo of Francesco and Alessandro Fantozzi, who will play unreleased pieces from their first album and revisited famous pieces, arranged for two accordions; concert by Massimo Tagliata (Maxim’s Group); concert by Massimo Devo (Tiranti Fisarmoniche) who will perform pieces in Varieté style with variations and personal arrangements of his own composition; “Wolmer 100” event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Wolmer Beltrami's birth with Fiorenza Beltrami, Elio Bertolini, Alberto Sarzi Madinini. Music performances by Luca Zanetti and Tiziano Chiapelli. With a special exhibition dedicated to Wolmer; Conference & presentation by AMMA, Civica and the Municipality of Castelfidardo, by President Mirco Soprani who illustrates the project for the dissemination of the instrument in schools with some students of the Paolo Soprani Civic School of Music; concert of traditional music of the Val di Magra and Val di Vara, with Monica Milton Schettino (accordion) and Mauro Manicardi (accordion); Luca Zanetti, Paola Torsi and Fabio Caucino (accordion –cello - vocals) present “Chapeau”, their new discographic project; presentation of new Beltuna Matrix by Francesco Mengascini; concert by Marco Valenti (Pigini) - classical repertoire of varietè, and new transcription for solo accordion. • September 25th – Conference “Our Accordion, Our Time” - innovations, the people, the stories and the historical events of Pigini Fisarmoniche, curated by Massimo Pigini, President of Fisarmoniche Pigini; demonstration “Reference Cable” with Luca Zanetti (accordion) & Stefano Santangelo (mandolin). A pit stop with Angelo Tordini, founder of Reference Cable, about the role of the cable in acoustic sets. 30 minutes to share with musicians and music lovers about how to protect the sound; Concert by Roberto Fadda (accordion) and Emanuele Bazzoni(vocals & guitar), presenting "Rhythms, harmonies and enthralling melodies of folk from Sardinia; Concert by Rita Di Tizio (accordion), Alessio Buccella (keyboards) & Marino Alberti (cajon); Concert by the Rita Di Tizio Trio (maxim’s Group); concert by Pietro Adragna, Artistic Director of the World Accordion Festival, in Sicily; Concert by Ermes Pirlo, "Viaggio nel Jazz" with original compositions, where music becomes improvisation, taking the audience to new dimensions of listening of the accordion; conference “Vercelli: Hub of accordions since the beginning of the 20th Century” (Cooperfisa) curated by Emiliana Roviaro; concert by Andrea Coruzzi (Beltuna Accordions). For details email: info@cremonamusica.com |
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| Video: information on the Pop Accordion Festival Concert event. The Museum of Music is partnering with the city of Tulle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France to prepare the opening in 2023 of the Cité de l'accordéon et des Patrimoines (City of the accordion and Heritage), which will present the largest collection of free reed instruments in Europe in conjunction with Manufacture d'accordéons Maugein. The “Accordion Pop” festival concert will be held in Paris, France on September 17th and 18th, 2022 to honour the accordion, in its workmanship and in its repertoire through concerts (musette, jazz, classical) and the broadcast of the documentary “L'Accordéon Maugein, a centenary breath” by Mehdi Lallaoui. Accordion presentations and manufacturing demonstrations will alternate throughout the weekend. Accordionists include Sébastien Farge, Gwénola Maheux and Rémi Sallard. |
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 Video: Tracey Collins performing during the fashion show at the Diamond Ball in Auckland.Accordionist Tracey Collins (picture left) entertained at a fashion show held at the Geoskincare in conjunction with Maserati, What Women Want and Eye Magazine 10th Anniversary Diamond Ball. The popular event was held at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand last weekend and celebrated 25 years of Eye Magazine and 10 years of “What Women Want”. |
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 Video: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story - Official Teaser Trailer (2022) featuring Daniel Radcliffe.The “Weird Al” Yankovic biopic, which stars Daniel Radcliffe, will premiere on the Roku Channel on November 4th, 2022. “The film explores every facet of Yankovic's life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like 'Eat It' and 'Like a Surgeon' to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle”. |
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| Video: Duo “Two Bellows” (Aleksandar Kolovski and Anna Kolovska) performance at the Accordion Festival in Bitola, Macedonia on July 19th, 2022. Viatcheslav Semionov - Moscow Fantasy (Serbez Donka) |
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| The Alex Meixner Band will entertain at a series of Oktoberfests during September and October in the USA. Details as follows: • September 2nd to 5th: Cleveland Oktoberfest - Middleburg Heights, Ohio. • September 16th to 18th: Krause's Oktoberfest – New Braunfels, Texas. • September 22nd to 24th: Fort Worth Oktoberfest – Fort Worth, Texas. • September 25th: McKinney Oktoberfest – McKinney, Texas. • September 30th: Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest – Reading, Pennsylvania • October 1st: Deutscher Club Oktoberfest – Clark, NJ For details email: info@alexmeixner.com |
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| Black Pencil (which includes accordionist Marko Kassl) will perform at the Uitgast Festival in Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands on September 4th, 2022. The concert will take place at the Natuurpark Lelystad main stage. Their program will include the premiere performance of the winning “2022 Black Pencil Composition Prize” piece, inspired by the theme “Music and Nature” entitled “Muurhagedis” by Florence Anna Maunders. This will be followed by their programme “Come Out, Caioni!” For details email: info@blackpencil.org |
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 Accordionist Fernando Avila (picture left) will perform a concert entitled “A Lua de Santiago” (The Moon of Santiago) with the OSPA String Quintet.This concert will take place at the OSPA Recital Room on September 4th, 2022 at 6pm in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Free entry. For further concert details email: fernandoacordeon@gmail.com |
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 Maciej Zimka (picture right) will perform four duo concerts during September in Poland as follows:• September 4th, 2022: Concert in Racibórz, Slaskie with Magdalena Kulig (mezzo soprano). Their program will include works by Mahler. • September 9th, 2022: Concert in Sopot, Pomorskie with Magdalena Kulig (mezzo soprano) and Wieslaw Ochwat. Their program will include works by Telemann and Handel. • September 11th, 2022: Concert in Smolas, Krotoszyn with Peter Summer. Their program will include works by Chopin and Szymanowski. • September 15th, 2022: Concert in Cracow, Malopolskie with Maria Slawek (violin). Their program will include works by Bach and Mozart. |
by Christine Johnstone
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  Popular accordion entertainer, Amandine Musichini will perform at two September dance parties as follows:September 4th: Dancing Le Palatino, Labergement les Seurre September 5th: Dancing de Chavannes, Drôme, Chavannes For details email: amandine.musichini@gmail.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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 Ian Lowthian will hold a Classical and Continental Accordion Weekend in Ettrickbridge, in the heart of the Scottish Borders, UK on September 10th and 11th, 2022. Accordionists can attend in person or online.The event will include tunes from the continental accordion repertoire plus some light classical music arranged for accordion. For details email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
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 Titano NZ are sponsoring a special music fun afternoon at the Takapuna War Memorial Hall in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand on September 11th, 2022.Due to the Covid-19 pandemic causing numerous lockdowns and event cancellations over the past 2½ years, this music afternoon organised by well known New Zealand accordionist Grayson Masefield (picture left) aims to give young and old the opportunity to perform solo or duo in front of an audience and to have some fun playing in a massed ensemble group. All accordionists and enthusiasts are welcome to attend. For details email: grayson@titano.com |
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| Video: D’Müllers (which includes accordionist Neza Torka) playing Tanzende Finger (Dancing Fingers). Accordionists will entertain at the 3rd Eberstedter Mühlenrauschen held in Eberstedt, Germany from September 9th to 11th, 2022, organised by Ölmühle Eberstedt. On September 9th, Saso Avsenik and his band will perform and on September 10th, D`Müllers (which includes accordionist Neža Torkar) will take the stage with a dance party. The event will include lots of fun events such as a bouncy castle, animations for children, mini disco, wine tastings barbecue, and much more. Admission is free. See poster for details. |
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| Video: Chango Spasiuk concert at the Fish and Wine Festival - Festival País 2022, in Gualeguaychu, province of Entre Ríos. Accordionist Chango Spasiuk will entertain at Café Berlin in Buenos Aires, Argentina on September 17th, 2022 at 8pm. Special guest is guitarist Marcelo Dellamea. See poster for details. |
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| The Budapest Café Orchestra, which includes accordionist Eddie Hession, will perform at The Arc in Winchester, England on September 17th, 2022. The group play “a blistering barrage of traditional folk and gipsy-flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia, Klezmer laments, Romanian Dominas, Hungarian Czardas and their own unique re-imaginings of some of the biggest tunes ever written by the classical greats”. For details phone: +44 1962 398046 |
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 Artistic Director Antonio Spaccarotella (picture right) says “PIF must become a vehicle for promoting the accordion as a multifaceted and flexible instrument, between the most diverse cultures and influences, and provide an opportunity for the young participants to launch a career."PIF 2022Castelfidardo Concert program is announced: Wednesday 28 September PIFday01 IDA International Worldwide Competition, Mario Biondi, Renzo Ruggieri, Paolo di Sabatino, Alessandro Gaudio & Salvatore Pace Duo, Balkanica Edo and Dina Krilic. Thursday 29 September PIFday02 IDA Prize giving Concert, Laimonas Salijus, Radu Ratoi, Philharmonic Orchestra of Calabria conducted by Volodymyr Runchak. Friday 30th September PIFday03, Samuele Telari, Mika Väyrynen, Trio Metro Cristiano Lui, Eric Bouvelle, Didier Laloy, Stefano di Battista & Fuccelli Fisarmony Orchestra. Saturday 01 October PIFday04, Vincent Peirani Jokers, PIF 4 You, Philharmonic Orchestra of Calabria. Sunday 02 October PIFday05 PIF 4 You, Philharmonic Orchestra of Calabria, Finale concert. Rules and further information in English and Italian at: 2022Castelfidardo Online entry at: 2022PIF-Entry Entry closing date is September 4th, 2022. |
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 The "International Diatonic Alliance" (I.D.A.) of Italy, in collaboration with the PIF Castelfidardo (AN), announces and organizes the final of the "IDA 2022 Award of Diatonic Accordion - International Worldwide Competition" on 28 and 29 September 2022.The 9 categories of competition will take place at the San Francesco Auditorium in Castelfidardo on 28th September, 9:00 - 18:00 hours with a Concert on 29th September at 18:00 hours. Download the rules in English: 2022IDAregulations.pdf Italiano: 2022IDAregolamento.pdf Download posters. 2022IDA-posters.pdf Closing date for entries is 04 September 2022. |
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