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17th Festival Accords des Montagnes 2024 - France
Kosmos Ensemble Performs at World Heart Beat Charity Concert – England
11th State Orchestra Competition 2024 – Germany
2024 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition - USA
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Maria and Sergei Teleshev Release New Album "Blue Bossa"
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“Hayakawa Teruggi Trio” Paris Concert - France
World Accordion and Tango Festival - Canada
“Trio Vinculos” Performs Tango Concert in Madrid - Spain
Accordion Jazz & Blues Workshop – Australia
“Cricket & Snail” Irish Music Concert – Czech Republic
Blackhill Accordion Band Fundraising Concert – Northern Ireland
H.H.C. Waldhausen e.V. Orchestra Concert – Germany
“Los Mareados” Performs at Live Milonga - Japan
John Kirkpatrick MBE: Carolling & Crumpets 2023 - UK
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Guardia Nueva Traditional Christmas Concerts – Finlandby Christine Johnstone |
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| Guardia Nueva, conducted by Raimo Vertainen, will perform Traditional Christmas concerts with soloist Jepa Lambert in Kokkola, Finland next month. The first will be held at the Kaarlela Church, Kokkola on December 8th at 6pm. The second concert will be held at the Eino Säisä Hall, Iisalmi on December 9th at 7pm. Their program will include works by Sibelius and Vivaldi, along with traditional Christmas songs and singing together. For concert details email: assistant.guardia@hotmail.com |
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17th Festival Accords des Montagnes 2024 - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 17th Festival Accords des Montagnes 2024 will be held in La Bresse, France from January 13th to 19th, 2024. The festival will feature a variety of concerts, workshops with Roman Jbanov and Jean-louis Noton, a Dinner and Dance evening, a Dancing Gala, a Musical Street Market, and lots more. For further information email: accords.des.montagnes@gmail.com |
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Kosmos Ensemble Performs at World Heart Beat Charity Concert – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
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 The Kosmos Ensemble will perform at a charity concert in aid of the World Heart Beat Academy (WHB) at the World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens in Nine Elms, London, England on November 25th, 2023 at 7.30pm.The trio includes classical accordionist Miloš Milivojevic, Harriet MacKenzie (violin) and Meg Hamilton (viola). Their program features an “inspirational blend of Tango, Gypsy, Balkan and music from the Far East, referencing Classical composers, with fearless improvisation and impeccable technique”. For further concert information email: kosmos@kosmosensemble.com |
11th State Orchestra Competition 2024 – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
 Applications are now open for the 11th State Orchestra Competition 2024 (Landesorchesterwettbewerb), which will be held in Wiesloch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany on November 9th and 10th, 2024, organised by the Landesmusikrat Baden-Württemberg e.V. (LMR).The competition is for non-professional symphony and chamber orchestras, accordion orchestras, wind, brass, choirs, guitar groups etc. Winners in their respective categories will have the opportunity to participate in the 2025 German Orchestra Competition, which will take place in Mainz and Wiesbaden in June 2025. The registration deadline is June 1st, 2024. Download competition information here: 2024LMRCompetition.pdf |
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2024 AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition - USAby Dr. Robert Young McMahan Chair of AAA Composers Commissioning Committee |
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 To all composers, whether accordionists or non-accordionists:The American Accordionists' Association (AAA) cordially invites your participation in the 2024 Elsie Bennett Accordion Composition Competition. Contribute to the growth of contemporary concert works for solo accordion or for the accordion being featured with other instruments. Full information including the entry form at: 2024Bennett.pdf Elsie Bennett established the AAA Composers’ Commissioning Committee (CCC) in 1954. See the memorial tribute to Elsie M. Bennett by Faithe Deffner. For further information about the AAA list of commissioned works, visit http://www.ameraccord.com/aaacommissions.php Past Bennett Composition Competition winners and their works may be seen and, in some cases, heard at http://www.ameraccord.com/bennett.php Entries are welcome from all countries. The entry closing date is April 12, 2024. Winners will be notified by email after July 01, 2024. For non-accordionist contestants unfamiliar with the accordion, study the manual "Composers Guide to the Piano Accordion" by Robert McMahan at http://www.ameraccord.com/commissions/ComposersGuide.pdf for assistance. |
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Nikola Djorić & Choir Concert: Schubert’s “Winterreise” – Austriaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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  On the occasion of the Austrian National Holiday on October 26th, 2023 the Wiesmath Choir organized a spiritual / classical musical experience with choral singing, piano accompaniment as well as organ and string sounds under its active conductor, Gernot Braunstorfer. In addition to masterpieces of choral music, Schubert's “Winterreise” was the focus of the concert program, masterfully performed by Bo Skovhus (baritone) and Nikola Djoric (accordion).A year before his death, in the fall of 1827, Franz Schubert completed “Winterreise” as a song cycle based on texts by Wilhelm Muller. “They effected me more than any other song ever did,” said the composer himself about his work. True to the notes, without arrangements, Schubert's scores sound 1:1 on the accordion and enable the listener to experience the work they know in a completely new timbre, a previously unknown dynamic spectrum. The accordion, with its complexity and ability to “sing,” offers an incomparable appeal for accompanying Schubert’s songs. In addition to appearances at all major opera houses worldwide, Bo Skovhus dedicates a large part of his time to singing songs. As a top performer of his generation, he is constantly invited by all major festivals and music centers in the world. Nikola Djoric, accordionist born in Bor (Serbia) and living in Vienna, is considered one of the most talented in his field in Austria. Not least thanks to his great musicianship on stage, he has already been called the "poet of the accordion". His successful endeavor is to use the accordion's sound spectrum to present new and previously unknown tonality in works from Bach to Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. |
Maria and Sergei Teleshev Release New Album "Blue Bossa"by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
| Video: “Blue Bossa” Their new album, “Blue Bossa" by Duo Two Accordions - Maria & Sergei Teleshev - is here and available now as a CD or digital copy. It includes music in various styles from Bach to jazz, including original works. The direct link to order a digital copy (Worldwide, Sent to your email): https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5LDAKJU2999G2 You can learn more about Maria and Sergei Teleshev by reading an article about them in the October USA news, “Duo Two Accordions”. http://www.accordionusa.com/?d=01-Oct-2023#art5330 Enjoy the music of this talented and versatile family. |
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Davide Vendramin Performs at “Tempo di Tango” Evening - Italyby Christine Johnstone |
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| Davide Vendramin (bandoneon) will perform at a “Tempo di Tango” (Tango Time) evening at the Teatro Sociale Stradella (TeSS) in Stradella, Pavia Province, Italy on November 4th, 2023 at 9pm. This concert is the first in a new series of TeSS Tempo di Tango evenings and is dedicated to tango music with a program of works by Padula, Laurenz, Ramirez, Gardel and Piazzolla. Vendramin will be joined by Francesca Gerbasi (mezzo-soprano) and Romina Vavassori (piano). For details email: info@teatrosocialestradella.it |
“Hayakawa Teruggi Trio” Paris Concert - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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 The “Hayakawa Teruggi Trio” will perform a concert at the TAC Territoire Art & Création in Bois-Colombes, Paris, France on November 15th, 2023.The trio, which features Jun Hayakawa (Japan - bandoneon), Leonardo Teruggi (France/Argentina - double bass) and Ivo de Greef (Belgium - piano), have completed five tours in Japan and two albums: “Live in Tokyo” and “Tango Nouveau”. They are now preparing to record their second studio album. Their program features “the crossroads of classical chamber music and avant-garde tango, and is one of the rare ensembles to offer a 100% original repertoire”. |
World Accordion and Tango Festival - Canadaby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
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| The World Accordion and Tango Festival will take place from November 15th to 19th, 2023 in a variety of venues in Victoria, British Colombia, Canada. This year they are presenting an amazing roster of internationally acclaimed performers, such as tango maestros Maja Petrovic and Marko Miljevic; Bandonegro Tango Orchestra (Poland); the award-winning dance company Pointetango, returning to Victoria with their new show "Tango in the Dark"; Taraf Syriana, a cross-cultural popular group from Montreal and many more amazing events. Apart from ticketed concerts and workshops, the festival will offer hours of free programs, such as accordion and tango introductory lessons, movie screenings, lectures etc. Program includes: • November 15th: Solwood studios at 6:30pm - Free2Tango. Free introductory tango lesson with Kelly Henderson, tango instructor from Alive Tango Victoria. • November 16th: Church of Truth at 7:30pm - Steve Normandin chante Edith Piaf. The most iconic songs by Edith Piaf presented by accordionist Steve Normandin. This concert is presented in collaboration with La Societe francophone de Victoria. • November 17th: Kirk Hall (Ballet Victoria) at 7pm - Tango in the Dark. Award-winning dance company PointeTango returns to Victoria with their new show, pushing the boundaries of Argentine tango. • November 17th: Studio 4 Athletics at 8:15pm - Welcome Milonga with DJ John Dewhirst • November 18th: White Eagle Polish Hall at 1pm - Tango workshops with Maja Petrovic and Marko Miljevic. • November 18th: Gala Milonga at 7.30pm – Live music by Bandonegro Tango Ensemble (Poland). • November 19th: Studio 4 Athletics from 1.30pm to 7.30pm includes Tango workshops with Maja Petrovic and Marko Miljevic, Accordion Masterclasses with Michael Bridgend a Closing Concert with Taraf Syriana For further information email: 2023watf@gmail.com |
“Trio Vinculos” Performs Tango Concert in Madrid - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
  “Trio Vinculos” will perform a tango concert entitled “Tango Rhythms” at the Museo de América in Madrid, Spain on November 18th, 2023 at midday.The “Trio Vinculos”, which includes Marta Cubas (accordion), Cristina Cubas (violin) and Alejandro Domínguez (piano), will play a program of works by Piazzolla, Omar Massa and Paco de Lucia. For details email: marta@cubashondal.com |
Accordion Jazz & Blues Workshop – Australiaby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Accordion Society of Australia (Victoria) is proud to announce the first of a series of workshops that will explore, demonstrate and promote the accordion in a workshop environment that is engaging, inclusive and fun. The workshops aim to deepen your understanding of the accordion and broaden your musical horizons and experience. Date and time: November 18th, 2023 at 11am. Venue: Open Studio, Northcote, Victoria, Australia Subject: Have you wondered how to explore the accordion as a blues or jazz instrument? by Gary Wasenko. This workshop presents an opportunity for inexperienced to advanced players to explore the Blues as the foundational root of Jazz. Gary will present topics including history, stylistic developments, and technical elements as applied to the accordion. The workshop encourages discussion and allows opportunities for participants to explore the genre on their instrument. Gary will delve into the blues' foundational role in jazz, its evolution into diverse styles, and applying its historical and technical aspects to the accordion. See poster for details |
“Cricket & Snail” Irish Music Concert – Czech Republicby Christine Johnstone |
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| The “Cricket & Snail” duo will hold an Irish Music Concert at the Knihovna s infocentrem MC Praha-Kolovraty (Library & Information Centre) in Prague, Czech Republic on November 23rd, 2023 at 7pm. The duo features accordionist James Carlson and Lucie Carlson (violin and vocals). For details email: lucie.carlson@gmail.com |
Blackhill Accordion Band Fundraising Concert – Northern Irelandby Christine Johnstone |
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 The Blackhill Accordion Band will hold a fundraising concert at the Garvagh Sports and Social club in Garvagh, Northern Ireland on November 25th, 2023 from 8pm.The Staffordstown Accordion Band (pictured below), will also perform at this event. Further bands are joining the list of performers. For details email: lisnamuck123@yahoo.co.uk |
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H.H.C. Waldhausen e.V. Orchestra Concert – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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| The H.H.C. Waldhausen e.V. orchestras will perform a concert at the Remstalhalle Waldhausen in Lorch, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany on November 25th, 2023 from 6.30pm. The evening will include performances by the Schülerorchester (Student orchestra) and the 1. Orchester (First orchestra) conducted by Lydia Lick. See poster for details. |
“Los Mareados” Performs at Live Milonga - Japanby Christine Johnstone |
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| “Los Mareados” will perform at a Live Milonga at the Acorn Studio in Morinancho, Higashinada-ku, Kobe City, Japan on November 26th, 2023 from 6pm to 10pm. The “Los Mareados” tango quartet, which includes Ville Hiltula (bandoneon), Hanako Tanimoto (violin), Satoko Tsutsumi (piano) and Masashi Goto (double bass), will play a variety of Argentine tango music especially suitable for dancers. For further details email: villehiltula@gmail.com |
John Kirkpatrick MBE: Carolling & Crumpets 2023 - UKby Christine Johnstone |
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 John Kirkpatrick MBE will perform his Carolling & Crumpets 2023 solo Christmas show this December, an "uplifting folk music celebration of Christmas and Midwinter."John is one of the most prolific figures on the English folk scene, performing solo, in duos, acoustic groups and electric bands, and has established an enviable reputation as an instrumental virtuoso (melodeon, Anglo concertina and button accordion), as well as a leading interpreter of English folk music. Concert dates as follows: • December 3rd, 2023: Thurnby & Bushby Acoustic Club, Rose & Crown in Thurnby, Leicestershire, England • December 5th, 2023: The Witham, Barnard castle, Co Durham, England • December 6th, 2023: Edinburgh Folk Club, Ukrainian CC, Edinburgh, Scotland • December 8th, 2023: John Peel Theatre, Wigton, Cumbria, England • December 9th, 2023: Music in Ulpha, The Crawford Room, Ulpha, Broughton in Furness, Cumbria, England • December 14th, 2023: Rhosygilwen, Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, Wales • December 15th, 2023: Bodmin Folk Club, St Petroc’s Parish Centre, Bodmin, Cornwall, England • December 16th, 2023: The Great Hall, Dartington Hall, Toynes, Devon, England For details email: squeezer@johnkirkpatrick.co.uk |
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Video: "China in the Lights" Original Accordion Work Celebrating 2023 World Accordion Day - Chinaby Harley Jones |
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 Video: The accordion Orchestra "China in the Lights" is a brand new composition arranged by Tan Jialiang, a young accordion artist commissioned by Crystal Wang (Congyu Wang) of Shanghai Normal University Accordion Orchestra, specially for the Shanghai Normal University Accordion Orchestra. Picture above: Concert poster The video is from a special concert to celebrate the 2023 World Accordion Day, showcasing Chinese Shanghai style accordion works. Conductor Crystal Wang is an Executive Secretary of the CIA member China Accordion Association (CAA) and she is a member of the CIA Music Committee. View pictures of the concert: 2023WAD-China This work was part of a special "Love for the City" concert presented in Shanghai showcasing Chinese Shanghai style accordion works, guided by the concept of Shanghai style culture, exploring the source and essence of Shanghai style accordion art. The concert showcased the characteristics of Shanghai style music performing with multiple unique Shanghai style accordion works. The musical skills and excellent interpretation ability of members of the Shanghai Normal University Accordion Orchestra, and the fusion of multiple art forms, highlighted multiple aspects of accordion art. Picture below, Curtain calls. View other pictures of the concert: 2023WAD-China |
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