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2023 Jazz Accordion Festival, Castelfidardo – Italy
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? - International
Jörgen & Päivi Sundeqvist Elected "Ambassador's of the Year" by Kramfors – Sweden
26th International “Alcobaca 2023” Accordion Week - Portugal
Foster & Allen "We’ll Meet Again" Tour – England and Scotland
Ladislav Horák Performs with Jaroslav Svěcený – Czech Republic
Roberto Palermo Performs with Oslo Chamber Orchestra - Norway
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
New CD "Cara i Creu" by Ferran Martinez - Spain
Entry closing date Extended: British College of Accordionists - UK
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Dr William Schimmel Performs “Music from Japan” Concert – USA
Tracey Collins Performs at “Vive La France” – New Zealand
No 1 Ladies Accordion Orchestra 2023 Concert – England
Marta Cubas Hondal Performs with Youth Symphony Orchestra - Spain
Martynas Levickis 2023 March Concerts - Germany
Hainaut Belles Bretelles Accordion Concert Celebrates Festival Anniversary - France
Eric Dann Guest Performer at 2023 Annual Orchestra Concert - Germany
Helen Rich & Walter Perrie Guest Performers in Birmingham - England
Jimmy Blair Accordion Orchestra "Musical Showcase" Concert - Scotland
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2023 Jazz Accordion Festival, Castelfidardo – Italyby AWW |
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  The 7th Jazz Accordion Festival will take place in Castelfidardo, Italy from March 17th to 19th, 2023 organised by PIF & Pro Loco Castelfidardo, Artistic Director Simone Zanchini.The opening concert will feature Tuscan accordionist, Sara Calvanelli at the On Stage Club. On March 18th the Roberto Gervasi Trio will perform their show "My Jazzy Accordion" which includes a repertoire ranging from manouche to classic jazz. The group consists of Roberto Gervasi (accordion), Fabrizio Giambanco (drums) and Davide Inguaggiato (double bass). A final concert will be held at the Salone Degli Stemmi (Coat of Arms Hall), Council Chamber on March 19th at 6pm featuring David Venitucci. Evening JAF Jam Sessions will feature festival musicians, guests and friends. See poster for details. |
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? - Internationalby Harley Jones |
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 What are you doing for World Accordion Day (WAD) to promote the accordion in your country? World Accordion Day (WAD) is on May 6th, which is the day the accordion was patented in 1829.WAD was started in 2009 by the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) and has been very successful, generating a lot of positive publicity for the accordion. A key part of this event is the WAD website. Every association, group, orchestra, performer and teacher, is asked to actively support WAD by encouraging national and local accordion activities to happen in their country on this day or the weekend either side of WAD if that should be more convenient. Everyone can register their WAD activity on the WAD website and send a report of their event after, for that website. No event is too big or too small. ALL accordion events celebrating WAD are welcome. This is a CIA promotion for the accordion in which every accordion enthusiast can participate and help bring our accordion world together as well as strongly promote the accordion. |
Jörgen & Päivi Sundeqvist Elected "Ambassador's of the Year" by Kramfors – Swedenby Harley Jones |
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 Jörgen & Päivi Sundeqvist were elected" Ambassador´s of the Year" by the Kramfors Community in Sweden. They received the award at a large gala event in February in connection with the Entrepreneur Evening at Hotel Höga Kusten.The presentation included the following: "Jörgen and Päivi, entrepreneurs and skilled accordionists, are exemplary spreaders of culture, history and ambition from and in Kramfors municipality. At their concerts, travels and assignments – both domestically and abroad – Kramfors and Dragspelsälven are always included as a natural part. Jörgen and Päivi's pride in their municipality and the events of national interest that they are behind, create an interest in Kramfors and build bridges to new collaborations." The area is very well known for its many famous accordionists born between 1905-1925 such as Andrew Walter, Hans-Erik Nääs, the brothers Karl and Erling Grönstedt and many others. |
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26th International “Alcobaca 2023” Accordion Week - Portugalby Rob Howard |
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 The 26th International “Alcobaca 2023” Accordion Week will be held from May 20th to 28th, 2023 in Alcobaca, Portugal organised by Aníbal Freire (picture left) from the Associação de Acordeão de Portugal (Portugal Accordion Association).The event includes both the 26th National Trophy and the 7th International Accordion Competition for accordion soloists and groups. Concerts will be held in which the accordion will perform as a multifaceted instrument, by performing various styles of music and students cn take part in Masterclasses directed by internationally renowned accordion teachers. The deadline for enrolments is May 13th 2023. Download rules and entry form in English and Portuguese here: 2023Alcobaca.pdf |
Foster & Allen "We’ll Meet Again" Tour – England and Scotlandby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Foster & Allen musical duo from Ireland consisting of Mick Foster and Tony Allen, will tour Scotland and Northern England from April 12th to 28th, 2023. Tickets are now on sale for this event entitled “We’ll Meet Again” Tour See poster above for concert dates and contact details. |
Ladislav Horák Performs with Jaroslav Svěcený – Czech Republicby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: Ladislav Horák and Jaroslav Svecený perform Libertango composed by Astor Piazzolla. Ladislav Horák (accordion) and Jaroslav Svecený (violin) will perform a concert at the Koruna Cultural Community Center in Radotín, Czech Republic on March 26th, 2023. Their program will includes works by Piazzolla, Galliano and Villoldo which are included in their first CD (pictured on poster above). |
Roberto Palermo Performs with Oslo Chamber Orchestra - Norwayby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: MediterrAnima project accordion and strings quintet by Roberto Palermo, arranged by Renzo Ruggieri. Roberto Palermo will perform with the Oslo Chamber Orchestra (Oslo Kammerorkester) at the Christiania Theatre in Oslo, Norway on March 5th, 2023. The concert entitled "MediterriAnima" is a “play on words that suggests the connection between the warmth of the Mediterranean and the life of the soul.” Their program includes original music by Roberto Palermo, with arrangements by Renzo Ruggeri, which “inspires lively music with simple and heartfelt melodies.” Video performers: I violin Olga Kivaeva II violin Ombeline Chardes viola Masha Zivkovich cello Cathy Donnelly double bass Jens Fossum accordion Roberto Palermo photo and video Ekaterina Mironova |
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New Voci Armoniche Distributor - Chileby Harley Jones |
 Voci Armoniche are pleased to announce that they have incorporated a new distributor in Chile for easier access to reeds for chromatic and diatonic accordions of Chilean music. If you are in Chile and you want to order complete sets or voices for spare parts, if you are a musician or have an accordion repair workshop, you can now contact the accordion technician. Arnoldo Moraga (picture left) is currently also a representative of: Dino Baffetti and Harmonik Microphones in Chile. |
New CD "Cara i Creu" by Ferran Martinez - Spainby Rob Howard |
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  Russian bayanist and accordionist, Ferran Martinez has just released his new CD "Cara i Creu" in Sabadell, Catalonia, Spain.The CD features 18 tracks with works by Bach, Piaf, Giraud, Brahms, Piazzolla, Hermosa, Vivaldi and others. Ferran will present the new CD at a concert at the Casal del Jubilat L´Escala in Girona, Catalonia on March 11th, at 4pm. For details email: ferranacordio@gmail.com |
Entry closing date Extended: British College of Accordionists - UKby Christine Johnstone |
 The British College of Accordionists (BCA) have extended the closing date for entries to their online March competitions and festival until March 6th, 2023 at the request of teachers due to school holidays. |
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Nelson Conceição Students Accordion Concert - Portugalby Christine Johnstone |
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| Accordion students of Nelson Conceição will perform a concert at the Sociedade Recretiva Bordeirense in Bordeira, Portugal on March 4th, 2023 at 3pm. Free entry. See poster for details. |
Dr William Schimmel Performs “Music from Japan” Concert – USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
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| Dr William Schimmel will perform a “Music from Japan” concert at Scandanavia House in New York on March 5th, 2023. The concert will feature a new work by Akira Ito’ From March 15th to 19th, Dr Schimmel will perform in the musical “Dear World” (by Jerry Herman) at the City Center New York. Dr. Schimmel can be seen and heard in the following new films: “The Good Fight” - honoring Eric Bentley “The Quantum Leap” “Halmoni's Pot” “Atemis and the Astronaut” “Hyena” (soon to be released) For further details email: accordionbill@gmail.com |
Tracey Collins Performs at “Vive La France” – New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
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| Accordionist Tracey Collins will perform at the “Vive La France” festival held at the Milford Shopping Centre in Milford, Auckland, New Zealand on March 11th, 2023 from 1pm. Tracey will perform solo as well as with the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge Trio (pictured below), which also includes Nigel Gavin (guitar) and Sonia Wilson (ukulele and vocals). Their program will include a mix of French tunes from Edith Piaf, Charles Aznevour, Yann Tierson and Pink Martini as well as some classic to modern French tunes and some of Sonia's originals. |
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No 1 Ladies Accordion Orchestra 2023 Concert – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
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| The No 1 Ladies Accordion Orchestra will perform a concert at the Ullet Road Church in Liverpool, England on March 11th, 2023 at 7.30pm. Their program includes tunes “from around the world, from wistful waltzes to tantalising tangos. Also featuring popular classical pieces and film themes, interspersed with interesting insights into the wonderful world of accordions and why we are so passionate about our music”. See poster for details. |
Marta Cubas Hondal Performs with Youth Symphony Orchestra - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
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| Marta Cubas Hondal will perform as soloist with the Youth Symphony Orchestra UIMP at the Teatro Municipal Concha Espina in Torrelavega, Cantabria, Spain on March 12th, 2023. Their program will include Irish, symphonic poem (Augusta Holmes), Atlantia, concerto for accordion and orchestra (Gorka Hermosa) and Symphony No. 6 in C major, D. 589 (Franz Schubert). See poster for details. |
Martynas Levickis 2023 March Concerts - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
 Video: Martynas Levickis performing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" from "The Lion King" with the Mikroorkéstra Chamber Ensemble. Live in Vilnius, Lithuania.Martynas Levickis (Lithuania) will perform concerts in Germany this month as follows: • March 16th, 2023 at 8.30pm – Resort der Öschberghof, Donaueschingen, Baden-Württemberg. His program will include works by Bach, Angelis, Piazzolla • March 24th, 2023 at 7.30pm – performance at the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern festival in Binz on the German Island of Rügen. Fuse Ensemble concert includes Martynas Levickis (accordion) with Noa Wildschut (violin), and Elisabeth Brauß (piano). Their program will include works by Piazzolla, Saluzzi and Galliano. For details email: info@martynasmusic.com |
Hainaut Belles Bretelles Accordion Concert Celebrates Festival Anniversary - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: 5 Marionnettes sur Ton Théâtre performing L'escargot (The Snail). Accordionist Marie Pétrolette and the 5 Marionnettes sur Ton Théâtre will perform at the Salle Andre Malraux Sport Complex in Hergnies, Hauts-de-France, France on March 24th, 2023 at 7.30pmm organised by Hainaut Belles Bretelles. The concert will be held in partnership with the MJC Espace Athéna of Saint-Saulve for the 30th anniversary of its festival “A Travers Chants”. Their program will include a mix of swing, rock, and musette. See poster for details. |
Eric Dann Guest Performer at 2023 Annual Orchestra Concert - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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 Jazz accordionist Eric Dann (picture right) will be the guest performer at the 2023 annual concert by the Hohner-Akkordeonorchester 1927 Trossingen e.V.The event will be held at the Dr.-Ernst-Hohner-Konzerthaus in Trossingen, Germany on March 25th, 2023 at 8pm. For details email: info@hohner-orchester.de |
Helen Rich & Walter Perrie Guest Performers in Birmingham - Englandby Rob Howard |
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  Helen Rich & Walter Perrie are the guest performers at the Birmingham Accordion Centre’s March 28th club night in Birmingham, England, UK.The duo will play a mix of accordion classics and popular music acoustically as solos and duets, with a few Scottish tunes on accordion and fiddle too. Helen is the honorary Vice President of the Stockport Accordion Club and has performed with distinction both as a soloist and leading the quartet “Accordion Spice”. For details phone: 0121 753 3709 |
Jimmy Blair Accordion Orchestra "Musical Showcase" Concert - Scotlandby Rob Howard |
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| The Jimmy Blair Accordion Orchestra will perform a concert with the Neilston Community Choir at the Renfrew Town Hall, The Cross, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland on March 31st, 2023 at 7pm. See poster for details. |
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Release of 2023 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations 2022 Coupe Mondiale, October 04 - 09, Switzerland Daily Reports from 05 October |
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AAA 85th Anniversary In-Person Festival: July 12-16, 2023 - USAby Joan Grauman Morse, AAA Historian |
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  The American Accordionists' Association (AAA) celebrates its 85th Anniversary festival at the Marriott Philadelphia West in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, USA from July 12th to 16th, 2023.Organisers are very excited to announce that the delightful, dynamic and brilliant world renowned conductor, Joan C. Sommers, will be conducting this year’s Festival Orchestra! The AAA Festival committee is busy adding new events constantly, so please check the AAA website regularly. Registration forms will be online soon as well. Meanwhile, below are just a few of the exciting events we have planned. We are very pleased to announce that New Zealand born Grayson Masefield will be joining us for performances and workshops. Very personable and well-spoken, Grayson has won and been laureate at over a dozen international accordion competitions around the world in classical, virtuoso and digital categories. He is currently the instrumental music teacher for accordion at the University of Auckland, NZ. Another special guest performer will be accordion legend Joey Miskulin. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2018 for his extraordinary accomplishments with the piano accordion, Joey continues to delight listeners with his “flying fingers” and ability to engage audiences. Conducting our Youth Orchestra for this year’s festival will be Joanna Darrow. Joanna has dedicated her entire life to performing, teaching and promoting the accordion. She has performed several times with the Philadelphia Orchestra, and performed all over Europe, for over 30 years, with her accordion teacher/husband, the late Stanley Darrow. Joanna has accordion students of all ages and has conducted ensembles and orchestras for many years. At our festival’s Saturday banquet, the AAA will award its coveted Lifetime Achievement Award to long-time AAA Board member Frank Busso Sr. Frank has been an educator, performer, conductor and all-around ambassador of the accordion for decades. Keep checking our AAA website for announcements of additional performers, workshop presenters and events! To read more about Joan Cochran Sommers, Frank Busso Sr., Joey Miskulin, and to learn more about the events that led to the formation of the AAA, please see the articles listed below. For many other articles of AAA History, go to www.ameraccord.com, click on "History" then "articles AAA History". Article #1 — AAA-Formation.htm What events led to the formation of the AAA? Article #9 — "Spotlight on Frank Busso Sr." Article #18 - Joey Miskulin Article #25 - Prof. Joan Cochran Sommers |
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Aotango: Live at the Auckland Museum - New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: Aotango - Promo video for Auckland Museum concert Get ready to be dazzled as New Zealand’s celebrated quintet Aotango take you on an eclectic journey through the evolution of tango in a show featuring some of New Zealand’s top talent: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) Concertmaster and violinist Andrew Beer, NZ Trio pianist Somi Kim at the Fazioli grand piano, world champion accordionist Grayson Masefield, APO Principal Bassist Gordon Hill and renowned jazz guitarist Sam Swindells. The concert will take place on March 12th, 2023 from 6.30pm in the Auckland Museum’s stunning setting of Te Ao Marama South Atrium in Parnell. Auckland, with Tuitui Museum Bistro & Café offering delicious food and beverage options throughout the evening. Presented in two acts, 'A Century of Tango' traces the origins and diverse expressions of this vibrant style. Through the course of the performance, hear how tango has evolved through African, European, South and Central American influences as they have entered through Rio de la Plata to the ports of Buenos Aires - with popular favourites "El Choclo", "Por una Cabeza" and "La Cumparsita" - and finally to the revolutionary nuevo tango style of Argentinian composer Ástor Piazzolla. For details and purchase tickets: Aotango12March |
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