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AAA Master Class and Concert Series, New York – USA
Training Course by Jacques Mornet and Nathalie Boucheix - China
‘Days of the Accordion’, Wuerzburg - Germany
Sata-Häme Soi Accordion Festival 2009 - Finland
João Gentil on Tour, Ontario – Canada
Coupe Mondiale Entries close 10th July - New Zealand
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Accordion and Alexander Technique Course, Urbino – Italy
Future events |
Pascal Contet Dates – France
Kyiv Duo Concert, Stockport – UK
2nd ‘Accordion Gathering’, Alberobello - Italy
Kimmo Pohjonen’s International Concert Dates - International
Magnolia Sisters Concert, East Sussex – UK
Accordion Course for Modern Accordion Playing & Into to Jazz - Italy
New and Updated Sites |
2009 Coupe Mondiale Draft Schedule Updated
Gary Dahl 1 new work
H S Production New Music Releases
MusicForAccordion.com new eSheet Pieces
CD Reviews |
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www.Diatonic-News.com Second Edition - Internetby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| The second edition of the Diatonic News (www.Diatonic-News.com) is now online. This is a site dedicated to diatonic, concertina, button box, bandoneon type instruments and a new edition is published onthe 1st of each month. The Diatonic News site is unique, in that contributions are published in the language there are sent and viewers can use an online translation if they need. Please send news to: Holda Paoletti-Kampl or Werner Weibert email: weibert.werner@tele2.at |
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AAA Master Class and Concert Series, New York – USAby Dr William Schimmel |
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| The 2009 AAA Master Class and Concert Series, organized by Dr William Schimmel, takes place on July 24th, 25th and 26th at the Tenri Cultural Institute, 43A West St (between 5th and 6th Avenues), New York. Master classes begin at 3pm each day, and concerts start at 7pm. The concerts involve performances in a wide variety of styles, genres and angles, and the master classes will contain workshops, lectures and an interactive segment. Those wishing to participate in the interactive segment(s) should contact Dr. Schimmel directly – bringing one’s own accordion is required. Each day will cover a specific subject or area(s). Participants may also take the “hot seat” and perform for criticism, advice and encouragement. Accordionists contributing include Robert Young Mc Mahan, Rocco Jerry, William Schimmel, Thomas Massucci, Ingrid Kvale (Norway), Doug Makofka, Michael Century, John Foti, Mary Tokarski, Marni Rice, and Art Bailey. Amongst the many other contributors are Mark Birnbaum – composer and ragtime pianist, Hugo Goldenzwieg - Argentinean pianist, Marion Jacobson – musicologist, Micki Goodman – video artist/choreographer and dancer, Brian Dewan – performance artist and sound sculptor, Kathleen Tipton – actress, Godfrey and Lorraine – electronics/guitar/vocals/harp, and Ken Laufer – humorist. For further information email: billschimmel@billschimmel.com |
Training Course by Jacques Mornet and Nathalie Boucheix - Chinaby Harley Jones |
 Famous French teachers Jacques Mornet and Nathalie Boucheix of CNIMA J.Mornet (France) have been invited to China to hold training classes from June 30th to July 6th in Beijing. The event, co-sponsored by the National Accordion Teachers Assoc. and the Beijing Institute of Education, will also feature a concert by Nathalie Boucheix. These training classes are a little different than normal, having places for accordion teachers and also including a focus on popular music tuition as well as well as normally included in week other subjects normal for a week long training course. |
‘Days of the Accordion’, Wuerzburg - Germanyby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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 Picture above: Artists Friedrich Lips and Stefan Hussong. See over 20 CD's online by Friedrich Lips.On the occasion of this year’s ‘Days of the Accordion’ at the University of Music in Wuerzburg, June 26th to 28th, Friedrich Lips, Professor at the Russian Gnessin Music Academy in Moscow, was invited to hold a master class. He is well- known as a concert artiste and an initiator of new Russian music far beyond the borders of Russia, and has been constantly invited to international music festivals over the course of many years. In his evening concert Lips impressed the public not only thanks to his virtuosity but also the large musical range of his program: starting with Boëllmann's ‘Gothic Suite’, passing by original music by Gubaidulina and Cholminov, and finishing with transcriptions of works by Khatchaturyan, Schumann, Schubert, Piazzolla, Brubeck, as well as Johann Strauss. On the second day Lips held a lecture about the new Russian bayan music (end of 20th / beginning of the 21st Century) called ‘Made in Russia’. Having premiered about 70 new works for bayan, he is able to tell many interesting details about the creation of these new works, offering valuable contributions to understanding this music. In the context of a cooperative concert (called ‘Accordion Night’), students of the classes of Friedrich Lips (Moscow) and Professor Stefan Hussong (Wuerzburg) showed their considerable skills. The young accordionists Stefanie Mirwald, Silke Huber, Sissi Retschmeier, Oroitz Maiz Morea, Marja Kandic, Denis Patkovic, Olivia Steimel, as well as Semion Shmelkov from Moscow, were the artistes of this evening. CD's online from Semion Shmelkov. During his master course, Friedrich Lips introduced to the students special ways of tone creation and the musical versatility of the bayan/accordion. An exhibition of instruments, scores and CDs completed the various offers of the ‘Days of the Accordion’. Many thanks to the initiator, Professor Stefan Hussong! |
Sata-Häme Soi Accordion Festival 2009 - Finlandby Kevin Friedrich |
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 Sata-Häme Soi Accordion Festival 2009 Daily Reports - Finland.The 5th Primus Ikaalinen International Accordion Competition was won by Grayson Masefield (New Zealand) with Petar Maric (Serbia) a close second. You can view this high profile television accordion competition on the internet at: http://areena.yle.fi/video/283112 You must wait about 2 minutes for it to load. Each day, features an array of accordion activities all reported in the 2009 Daily Reports - Finland. |
João Gentil on Tour, Ontario – Canadaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Accordionist João Gentil and drummer Luis Formiga were recently on tour in London, Ontario, Canada. João Gentil was this year’s special guest at the Portuguese traditional annual event ‘Party’, organised for the 34th time by the Portuguese community leaders, Sr. Joaquim Delgado and Sr. Amandio Carvalho, from the London Portuguese Club - www.portugueseclublondon.ca. The event took place at in the Portuguese club on 20th and 21st June, for a large audience of about 400 people. For this event João Gentil and Luis Formiga performed mostly Portuguese traditional and folk music for the mainly Portuguese emigrants in Canada. On June 19th another evening took place at the Aroma Restaurant, one of the finest Mediterranean places in town, with a musical program of classics, jazz and an international repertoire. The tour took João close to the Niagara Falls, where many Portuguese are resident. For further information email: joaogentil1@gmail.com |
Coupe Mondiale Entries close 10th July - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
 Teachers are reminded that the closing date for entries in the 2009 Coupe Mondiale is 10th July 2009. The reason for the earlier closing date than normal is because the dates of the 2009 Coupe Mondiale are 25-29 August so as to be during the holiday period for most European countries. This allows people travelling to New Zealand to have more time here for a holiday than if the event was held during October, the more usual month for the Coupe Mondiale. The Draft Schedule for the Coupe Mondiale has been updated on the website. Most of the performances are now listed there. There is an extensive list of press releases for the media online on the press pages of the website. |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Antonio Spaccarotella Concert, Imola - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Accordionist Antonio Spaccarotella performed in a major concert last week at the festival ‘Imola in Music’. This concert featured different forms of jazz, French music, and tango, and was very much appreciated by a large audience. Antonio Spaccarotella, a student of Renzo Ruggieri, has performed in many countries and competed successfully in prestigious international contests. |
Accordion and Alexander Technique Course, Urbino – Italyby Rob Howard |
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| The Italian Accordion Academy, based in Urbino, is organising a course, running from October 2009 until June 2010, incorporating elements of the principles of the Alexander Technique with accordion performance. The Alexander Technique is an aid to relaxation and coordination, and is well-known for its many benefits to musicians, actors, dancers and other performers. The course includes: - 7 workshops of two days each from October 2009 to June 2010 - 2 lessons by email through audio or video recordings - 2 public concerts The main teachers are Claudio Jacomucci - accordion and Alexander Technique, and Kathleen Delaney - Alexander Technique. Student places are limited, and applications should be made by July 15th. For further information email: info@accademiafisarmonicistica.com |
Future events |
‘Accordion Showcase’, Skipton – UKby Rob Howard |
 On July 4th, 7.30 pm, the Craven Accordion Orchestra (MD Harry Hinchcliffe) is hosting an evening of accordion music. Also performing will be some of their NAO national and local champions, and also the Craven Junior Orchestra.There will be a special guest performance from Thom Hardaker (Rimsky Korsakov Conservatory, St. Petersburg). The concert takes place at Skipton Town Hall, North Yorkshire. On July 7th, 7.30pm, the Craven AO will perform at Bradford Accordion Club, The Dubrovnik Hotel, Bradford BD8 7AQ. |
Pascal Contet Dates – Franceby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 French accordionist Pascal Contet performs as follows next month:July 10th, 10pm – Cloître des célestins, Avignon Festival July 12th, 5pm – duets with Jean Pierre Leguay, organist (from Notre Dame, Paris), Temple Saint Martial, Avignon July 19th, 5pm, with violinist Marianne Piketty – Langres CatheDral, Festival Les musicales d’Auberive For further information email: pascalcontet@wanadoo.fr |
Kyiv Duo Concert, Stockport – UKby Rob Howard |
| The Kyiv Duo – accordionists Igor Sayenko and Oleksiy Kolomoiets - on tour from the Ukraine, perform in concert at Stockport Accordion Club on Wednesday, July 8th, 8pm. The venue is Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel Street/A560 Hyde Road, Woodley, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 1ND (J25/M60). Support players are welcome. Concert organizer Rob Howard will have his new book, ‘An A to Z of the Accordion, Volume 4’ on sale at the concert. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
2nd ‘Accordion Gathering’, Alberobello - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
| The second ‘Accordion Gathering’ of the Città di Alberobello, Bari, takes place on Sunday July 12th, from 5pm onwards. This is a largely informal event where accordionists, amateur or professional, are invited to perform in venues throughout the town. For further information email: info@casadellafisarmonica.com |
Kimmo Pohjonen’s International Concert Dates - Internationalby Rob Howard |
 In July and August Finnish accordionist Kimmo Pohjonen faces a busy schedule, appearing at concerts and festivals in Russia, the Czech Republic, Finland, and Australia. On July 9th, the trio KTU (Kimmo Pohjonen – accordion and vocals, Trey Gunn – guitar, Pat Mastelotto - drums) appears in concert at SKIF, St Petersburg, followed by a performance at the Colours of Ostrava Festival in Ostrava Czech Republic on July 11th. KTU’s new CD ‘Quiver’ is released this month. Pohjonen will perform his ‘Earth Machine Music’ project at the Kaustinen Festival, Finland on July 16th. Next, Kimmo Pohjonen’s ‘Earth Machine Music’ visits Australia, for a tour organized by the Queensland Music Festival. July 25th - Winton, Queensland July 28th - Blackall, Queensland July 31st - St. George, Queensland August 2nd - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia - Tivoli (solo concert, double bill with the Liro Rantala New Trio For further information email: pap@hoedown.com |
Magnolia Sisters Concert, East Sussex – UKby Rob Howard |
 On July 16th, 8pm, the Magnolia Sisters are the guests at the Royal Oak Folk Club, The Royal Oak, Station St, Lewes, East Sussex. The Magnolia Sisters, from Louisiana, USA, are one of the leading female Cajun bands. Their line up is: Ann Savoy – diatonic button accordion, vocals, Jane Vidrine – fiddle, guitar, Anya Burgess – guitar, fiddle, vocals, and Lisa Reed – bass, vocals. For further information email: folk@brighton.co.uk |
Accordion Course for Modern Accordion Playing & Into to Jazz - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 From the 6-9th July Salvatore Cauteruccio will hold an accordion class for modern accordion playing and introduction to jazz during the summer stage in Oriolomusica (Oriolo, CS) with individual lesions and courses.During this time Salvatore Cauteruccio will give a concert with contemporary music. The artistic directions is under M° Leonardo Saraceni. For information: info@salvatorecauteruccio.it |
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USA News, July Edition online - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
| There is an amazing array of accordion events coming up in the summer months! Read about it on the Accordions USA news. |
2009 Coupe Mondiale Draft Schedule Updatedby Harley Jones |
| The updated draft schedule for the 2009 Coupe Mondiale, 25-29 August, New Zealand is online. There is also considerable press release material been added to the Coupe Mondiale site. |
Gary Dahl 1 new workby Gary Dahl |
| Gary Dahl - Mel Bay Publishing Author, composer, arranger, Mel Bay recording artist and music educator announces the following titles for purchase on-line. 'Port Orchard Blues, catalog:DH0219'. Samples for this music is now available at the Music For Accordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
H S Production New Music Releasesby H S Productions |
| H S Production releases 6 new pieces, 'Menuet In Rondo Form, catalog:hs527 ', 'Waltz, catalog:hs528', 'German Dance, catalog:hs529', 'Ecossaise, catalog:hs530', 'Hunting Song, catalog:hs531' and 'Kuvyavyak. Polish Dance, catalog:hs538'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
MusicForAccordion.com new eSheet Piecesby MusicForAccordion.com |
| MusicForAccordion.com site releases 2 new pieces - 'There Is A Tavern In The Town, catalog:mfa7023' and 'Where Is My Little Dog Gone, catgalog:mfa7025'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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Fryderykataby Renato Belardinelli |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of “ Fryderykata” by Renato Belardinelli. |
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