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Latest News: Enrico Morricone dies at the age of 91 - ItalyMasterclass annuelle et séries de concerts 2020 de William Schimmel en ligne - USA
Edition de la foire de musique de Frankfort d’octobre 2021 plus courte – Allemagne
Événements de l'École Internationale d'Accordéon CNIMA - France
L’ATG annonce le Festival 2021 à Lisle, Illinois – USA
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Maciej Frąckiewicz Accordion Masterclasses, Warsaw - PolandAAA Archivist Joan Grauman Articles All Listed On AAA Site - USAAkkordeon-Orchester Wesseling Historic Open-Air Concert, Wesseling - GermanyTracey Emson Entertains at Country Hoe Down, Auckland – New ZealandCancelled: 2020 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann - IrelandNew Historical Article by Gorka Hermosa in English and Spanish - SpainMilan Řehák Mini Concerts During Lockdown - Czech RepublicOktoberfest Cancellations - USASalvatore Pace - New Version of “Confusion” - Italy
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Vivaldi 4 Seasons Concerts Underway – South AfricaFélicien Brut Tours France2020 Summer Concert Music Week - AustriaHouston Accordion Orchestra Retreat 2021, Texas - USA
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| Oscar winner Ennio Morricone died overnight in a clinic in Rome from the consequences of a fall at the age of 91 years. The great musician and composer, author of the most beautiful soundtracks of Italian and world cinema from For a Handful of Dollars and Once Upon a Time in America. More to come |
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Masterclass annuelle et séries de concerts 2020 de William Schimmel en ligne - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
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 La American Accordionists' Association (AAA) va présenter la masterclass et la série de concerts du Dr William Schimmel, modérateur et curateur du 31 juillet au 2 août 2020.Pour la première fois, l’évènement sera présenté en ligne et consistera en 2 segments de deux heures chacun, sur deux jours: 1ième heure (15h): Master Class – Présentations et ateliers 2ième heure (16h): Concert et performances Donnez-nous votre adresse email pour que nous vous envoyions des instructions pour vous connecter. Télécharger le dépliant : 2020AAAMasterClass.pdf Acheter des tickets en ligne à : AAA Shopping Cart Dr Schimmel joue divers styles de musique et a commissioné et joué les premières de nombreux morceaux. Il a écrit de nombreux livres et articles et fait de nombreux enregistrements et vidéos. Il est depuis longtemps un “Artiste en résidence de la « American Accordionist's Association » (AAA) où il est aussi conférencier attitré et membre du conseil d’administration. Les séminaires ont été proposés au AAA par le Dr Schimmel avec l’idée de présenter divers facettes de l’accordéon à la communauté artistique de New York, avec l’idée de trouver de nouveaux angles d’expression à travers la composition, le film d’art, la performance, la danse, le design, le trapèze, et de donner un éclairage nouveau à des idées anciennes, en donnant ainsi un coup de jeune à l’accordéon. Pour plus d’infos visiter AAA |
Edition de la foire de musique de Frankfort d’octobre 2021 plus courte – Allemagneby Christine Johnstone |
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 Photo à droite : musicien à la foire de la musique 2019 La foire de la musique a donné des détails sur son édition 2021, qui aura lieu au même moment que la foire du livre de Frankfort, créant ainsi un salon de la créativité “The Arts” du 22 au 24 octobre 2021. Les deux foires resteront indépendantes Parallèlement, des discussions sont en cours avec des potentiels participants du monde de la culture et de l’art pour attirer d’autres acteurs dans le centre d’exposition, à la même période. Cela permettrait de créer une précieuse synergie pour les exposants et les professionnels. La foire de Francfort est l’une des foires les plus importantes au monde, avec ses propres locaux. Plus d’information sera donnée sur ce projet prochainement. |
Événements de l'École Internationale d'Accordéon CNIMA - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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| Vidéo 1 : Information en anglais sur le CNIMA école internationale d’accordéon Video 2 : Dantong Wong, vainqueur au prix international d’accordéon de Castelfidardo (PIF), lauréate à la compétition internationale de Klingenthal et 1ère au trophée mondial d’accordéon est étudiante au CNIMA France et Pékin avec les professeurs : Jacques Mornet, Nathalie Boucheix and Yan Sheng Li. Le CNIMA est dirigé par Nathalie Boucheix et Jacques Mornet. Cette école propose une formation à l’année ou des stages (sur place ou en ligne) pour les professionnels et les amateurs. Le CNIMA se situe au coeur de la France, dans la très belle région des volcans d’Auvergne. Stages d’été à venir : Technique à l’accordéon avec Jacques Mornet et Nathalie Boucheix Du 13 au 18 juillet 2020 Du 20 au 25 juillet 2020 Du 27 juillet au 1er août 2020 Du 3 au 9 août 2020 Répertoire à l’accordéon : Du 20 au 24 juillet 2020 – Musique celtique avec Alain Pennec Du 3 au 7 août 2020 – Musique de Franck Angélis, à Franck Angelis Du 3 au 7 août 2020 - Musique de Claude Thomain, avec Claude Thomain Pour plus de details émailez à : cnima@orange.fr |
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L’ATG annonce le Festival 2021 à Lisle, Illinois – USAby Christine Johnstone |
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 La Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) a annoncé que son festival 2021 se tiendra au Hyatt de Lisle dans l’Illinois, du 21 au 25 juillet 2021. Plus de détails sur les concerts, stands, stages et compétitions à venir. Le nouveau comité de direction du ATG board inclut le président Mary Ann Covone (photo à droite), le premier vice président : Liz Finch, le second vice président : Beverley Fess, Le trésorier : Kenn Baert, Le secrétaire de direction: Esther Lanting and et les membres du comité Joanna Darrow, Donna Dee Ray, Kevin Friedrich, Dr. Helmi Harrington, Gordon Kohl, Karen Lee, Joe Natoli, Cory Pesaturo, Amy Jo Sawyer, Betty Jo Simon, Joan Cochran Sommers et Stas Venglevski. Pour plus d’infos: kenbaert@gmail.com |
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 Maciej Frackiewicz will run two classical and classic contemporary music accordion masterclasses at Palacyk Pod Jodlami in Piaseczno, Warsaw, Poland next month.Dates are: 9th to 15th August 2020 16th to 22nd August 2020 The masterclasses will cover mastering accordion performance techniques, expanding knowledge of practicing ideas and learning new repertoires for accordion. At the end of each masterclass a concert will be held with performances by participants. For further details email: accordionmasterclass2020@gmail.com |
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 Joan Grauman became the archivist for the AAA in 2008. She has been writing articles on the association’s history and on its members ever since. Many of Joan’s articles were featured in festival journals and online in the Accordion USA News. All these articles are now listed on one page on the AAA site at: AAA Archival Information The articles with titles in red are accessible now, and the others will be linked shortly. Many can also be downloaded and printed as PDFs. These 26 articles with more coming, are an invaluable part of the history of accordion in the USA. Accordion organizations worldwide should consider appointing archivists. Careful research, interviews, photos, videos and articles: all are very important components for documenting the very important history of the accordion. |
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| The Akkordeon-Orchester Wesseling (conducted by Anita Brandtstäter) performed at an historic open-air concert entitled “Tag der Musik” (Day of Music) this week for the first time since the Covid-19 lock-down was lifted in Wesseling, Germany. Mayor of Wesseling, Erwin Esser opened the event with a greeting to the guests and was pleased that with this concert a piece of normality was regained. Deputy Mayor Monika Engels-Welter was also in attendance and delighted with the musicians at this successful first Wesselinger Rheinpark concert in 2020. She hopes that more can follow in the summer. The orchestra musicians and childfren’s group had only three rehearsals for the performance but were able to put together a varied 100-minute program. The audience enjoyed a variety of music of different styles, countries and times. Original compositions such as the rock overture "On Stage" (Thomas Ott) and "La Péche miraculeuse" (Ad Wammes), a classical march and a lively waltz. The children's orchestra (conducted by Elena Taran) performed "Dwarf Suite" (Alexander Jekic) "Opening" and the "Dance" as well Beethoven’s "Ode to Joy". For the finale, the Akkordeon-Duo Plus which includes Anita Brandtstäter (accordion) and Elena Taran (bayan) along with Urs Wiehager-Dietz (double bass) and Olek Gelba (drums). They presented entertaining and virtuoso pieces from klezmer music to tango and musette, Balkan folk and Czardas to Gerhard Winkler's "Capri fishermen" much to the delight of the audience. |
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| Video: Performance by “Clover” which includes Tracey Emson (Collins) on accordion, Marika Balzat (violin) and Patrick McKenna (Irish Bazouki/vocals) playing Morning Nightcap Set at the St Patricks Day Parade on Queen St in Auckland in March 2020. Accordionist Tracey Emson (Collins) entertained residents of the Lady Allum Home in Milford, Takapuna, Auckland last month at their Country Hoe Down. The audience enjoyed a mix of tunes varying from country to singalong favourites. The event was extra special as this was the first time they had had entertainment since the Covid-19 lockdown was instigated in March and lifted in late May. Picture below: Tracey at the Lady Allum Home in Milford, Takapuna, Auckland with New Zealand Accordion Association Life Member Marie Jones. |
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 The 2020 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann celebration due to take place in August in Mullingar, Ireland has regrettably been cancelled due to Covid-19.The event is the world’s largest annual celebration of Irish music, language, song and dance and attracts in the region of 400,000 visitors to the host town every year. Organised by the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, the festival will now be held in Mullingar in conjunction with the local Fleadh Executive Committee and Westmeath County Council in 2021. For 2021 details email: info@fleadhcheoil.ie |
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 Accordionist Gorka Hermosa (picture left) has written an article in Spanish language on one of the first accordionists on record and perhaps the oldest non European accordion player, José Gonsalvez. In 1836 (with his accordion) he made an expedition up the Indus River to reach Kabul (Afghanistan).Read this most interesting historical article in English and Spanish at: José Gonsalvez |
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 During lockdown Milan Rehák missed performing concerts so much he decided to make a series of mini concerts online. This video above features concert number 4.Program: Antonio Vivaldi - Summer (The Four Seasons) Yiruma - River Flows In You Petri Makkonen - Tango-Toccata |
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  Gordon Groening (picture right), accordionist with the Canadian group Gordanaires, has announced that their performances at the following 2020 Oktoberfests have been cancelled:Mt Angel Oktoberfest 2020 in Oregon, USA in September – cancelled Leavenworth Oktoberfest 2020 in Washington, USA in October – cancelled The group is looking forward to performing at the 2021 Oktoberfest events. |
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| Video: New version of “Confusion” by Salvatore Pace performed with Alessandro Gaudio. |
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| The World Café Trio, which includes accordionist Stanislav Angelov have begun their three day online concert which will run from July 3rd to 6th, 2020. The show was pre-recorded by professional video and sound crew at Drostdy Teater in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The trio believes Vivaldi's 4 Seasons is one of the best-loved classical masterpieces of all time. Enjoyed by old and young across the spectrum of music lovers. Instead of the usual full string orchestra, they perform all 4 concertos with three instruments only - violin, accordion and bass guitar. |
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 This week Félicien Brut began a tour of France during July and August. Unfortunately many of his previous concerts were cancelled due to Covid-19 but he is very pleased that he can now perform again during the summer.His tour began in Paris on July 2nd, on the TV show “Le Grand Échiquier”, where he performed pieces by Richard Galliano with Lucienne Renaudin-Vary (trumpet). He will continue with performances at a variety of festivals in Vézelay, Montargis, Montpellier, Châteauneuf-Grasse, Argenton-sur-Creuse and Royan this month. Félicien Brut plays a variety of pieces from popular music to "scientific music", from improvisation to written works, and from original pieces to the most unexpected transcriptions. For further details email: cledoux@lagence-management.com |
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| The 2020 Summer Concert Music Week will be held at the Parish Church of Bad Traunstein in Bad Traunstein. Austria on July 25th from 3pm. The event is organised by the HVO - Harmonica Association of Austria and will feature performances on the accordion and Steirische Harmonika. For details email: office@harmonikaverband.at |
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| The 2021 Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat will be held from January 14th to 16th, 2021 with Stas Venglevski at the Kemah Boardwalk Inn, in Kemah, Texas, USA. The event, entitled “Tango Fever” is for accordionists interested in playing in an orchestra and will include 3 days of rehearsals culminating in a concert on the final day. Attendees will also be treated to work with special guest artist and conductor Joan Cochran Sommers. For details email: meghada33@gmail.com |
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_Le vieil accordéon - Un hommage à Ilmar Kuljus pour son 90ième anniversaire - USAby Susan Graham |
 Vidéo: “Northwest Profiles: Accordion Icon” est utilisé avec la permission de KSPS PBS, Spokane, Washington USA. Publié le 31 mars 2016.Fondateur: Mon cher ami Grauman a écrit: "J’ai reçu un email de Susan Graham, femme de Limar Kuljus. Je ne sais pas si vous connaissez Limar. Ce fut le professeur de Patricia Bartell, ainsi que des champions du AAA champions Sam Thomas (2007) et Gabe Hall-Rodrigues (2010). En attaché, c’est une très belle histoire qui je pense vaudrait la peine d’être publiée." J’ai lu cette magnifique histoire et à un moment où le monde a grandement souffert de cette horrible destruction de la vie et de l’économie par le corona virus, de tels écrits nous parlent de créateurs et gens merveilleux et humains amants de la musique et la transmission. A ne pas rater: This Old Accordion de Susan Graham ------------------------------------------------------- Susan Graham écrit: Le 6 juin est le 76ième anniversaire de D-Day (6th juin 1944) et les 90 ans de Limar. Quand je lui dis qu’il doit tout écrire, il répond que personne ne serait interessé, que son histoire est celle de tous les immigrants. Je l’en conjure. L’écrit en attaché est une tentative de garder une trace des éléments principaux, tels qu’il me les as relatés. This Old Accordion by Susan Graham |
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 The Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand (AEBNZ) has updated its website with the 2020 examination dates and 2020 entry fees and entry forms. |
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