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BREAKING NEWS - CMA Results Online - BosniaRoland Europe Junior am Eiffel Tower, Paris - Frankreich
Guy Klucevsek 'News', New York - USA, Argentinien
Roland US hält erstes V-Akkorden Festival - USA
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
World Premiere of Bandoneon Concerto, Cavtat – CroatiaKevin Friedrich Helps Home Town Celebrate Centennial - New ZealandHenry Doktorski in Iowa Orchestra Residency – USA‘That's Broadway’ Production, Stanmore Bay – New ZealandCavagnolo Accordion Event, Versailles – FranceFestival de Acordeón de Lasarte-Oria, Gipuzkoa – Spain
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Julie Best Concert, Wiltshire - UKTrophée National de Chaville, Paris - FranceFestival D'Accordeon de Meyzieu, Lyon - FranceShetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival, Scotland - UKTrio ‘De las Piedras’ Concert, Madrid – Spain3rd Contest and Festival ‘Etnie Musicali’, Teramo - Italy
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"Musictech Digital Orchesterkonzert" - Italienby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Musictech, Hersteller von Midisystemen und Amplifikationen für Akkordeon präsentiert das “Musictech Digital Accordion Orchesterkonzert” im TheaterAstra in Castelfidardo am 15. Oktomber um 21Uhr. Die Orchestemitglieder sind Vincenzo Abbracciante, Mirko Azzalin, Giancarlo Caporilli, Vincenzo De Ritis, Gianni Mirizzi, Gennaro Ruffolo, Marco Polidori, Massimo Siviero, Heather Smith and Alberto Valguarnera.Die Instrumente sind wie herkömmliche Akkordeons mit den gleichen Parametern: Tastatur, Mechanik und Blasebalg mit welchem jeder Spieler in der Lage seinem Spiel einen besondere Touch zu verleihen - auch bei vollkommenn geöffnetem Balg, durch die präzise Dynamik und Sensibilität mittels der Musictechsensoren. Die Technologie ersetzt die Ventile und die Soundkarte offeriert 25 Musikproben verschiedener Akkordeonsounds wie Musette, Cassotto und weiteren 25 Instrumenten wie Geigen, Chöre, Orgeln, Gitarren, Blas- und Streichinstrumente , etc. ... natürlich in digitaler Sprache. Durch langjährige Erfahrung über die Bedürfnisse der Akkordeonspieler Musictech, hat langjährige Erfahrung über und vereint die Menschen und die neuesten Technologien bei der Entwicklung des Akkordeon Digital Music Maker 50. Akkordeonisten Angehörigen der Musik von heute in der Welt kennt das Potential dieses Instruments verwendet und in den unglaublich Spektakel für alle Arten von Musik. Musictech, hat die langjähriger Erfahrung über die Bedürfnisse von Akkordeonspielern mit neuesten Technologien zur Entwicklung des Akkordeon Digital Music Maker 50 vereint. Weltweit kennen Künstler das Bühnenpotential dieser Instrumente für alle Arten von Musik. |
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by Raymond Bodell, Charnwood Publications
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  The full CMA 2008 Sarajevo Results are now online on the CMA website. Trophée Mondiale Senior Classique winner was Dimitri Bouclier (France) with Grayson Masefield (New Zealand) 2nd and Miodrag Dordevic (Serbia) 3rd. Grayson Masefield (picture right), the only competitor to be in two categories was also first placegetter in the Trophée Mondiale Senior Varieté category ahead of Adragna Pietro 2nd (Italy) with Benoit Chabod (France) in 3rd. A full report of the event will be on the CMA site soon. |
Roland Europe Junior am Eiffel Tower, Paris - Frankreichby Raymond Bodell, Charnwood Publications |
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 Der Wettbewerb fand am 27. September im Saal Gustave im berühmten Tour Eiffel in Paris statt. Die imponente Jury bestand aus den bekannten Akkordeonspielern Marc Berthoumieux, Bernard Marly und Ludovic Beier, mit Assistenten Marco Cinnaglia (Roland Europa) und Jeroen Ravesloot (Roland Central Europe). Die Konkurrenten in den 2 Kategorien wurden auf ihre Virtuosität, Musikalität, Kreativität und Spielens des V-Accordions geprüft. In der Juniorkategorie - unter 18 Jahren maßen sich 4 Finalisten auf einem FR- Akkordeon 3. Die Teilnehmer waren: 1. Renee Verleger (Niederlande) 2. Troquete Remco (Niederlande) 3. Alexis Lambert (Frankreich) 4. Eric Allard-Jacquin (Frankreich) Der Preisträger Eric Allard Jacquin (Foto oben links)erhielt ein Roland FR-3 Akkordeo. Der zweite Platz ging an Alexis Lambert (Frankreich) und der dritte Platz an Renee Verleger (Niederlande). Die Senioren Kategorie - über 18 Jahre alt, hatte 7 Semi-Finalisten, die auf einem Akkordeon Roland FR-7 spielten. Die Teilnehmer waren: 1. Nikolaus Koch (Deutschland) 2. Jean-François Prin (Frankreich) 3. Félicien Brut (Frankreich) 4. Estelle Sauvain (Frankreich) 5. GUIHARD Marie (Frankreich) 6. Koen Walraevens (Belgien) 7. Yannick Wijnants (Belgien) Jeder Teilnehmer durfte maximal 5 Minuten Musik eigener Wahl vorführen. Der Sieger Jean-François Prin (Foto unten links), erhielt ein Roland FR-7 Akkordeon und eine Reise nach Rom zur Teilnahme am Finale V-Accordion Wettbewerb im November. Der zweite Preis ging an Félicien Brut (Frankreich) und der dritte Sauvain Estelle (Frankreich). Ludovic Beier stand für Demonstrationen und Information über die neue Roland FR1 Version zur Verfügung. Dieses wunderbare kleine Instrument wiegt nur 5.5kg und hat mit seiner großen Virtuosität die Freude des Publikums für sich gewonnen. Der Abend wurde mit dem Trio Andreas Beier in diesem wunderschönen Ort mit historischen Ausblick wunderbar und musikalisch beendet. |
Guy Klucevsek 'News', New York - USA, Argentinienby Rob Howard |
  Am 18. Oktober wird der in New York lebende Guy Klucevsek (Akkordeon) und Alan Bern (Akkordeon, Klavier) ihre Duo Kompositionen während des renommierten Internationalen Jazz Festivals de Buenos Aires aufführen. Diese jährliche Veranstaltung findet vom 15. bis 19. Oktober, in ND Ateneo, 918 Paraguay, BA. Weitere Gäste aus den Vereinigten Staaten sind der Saxophonist James Moody, das Terence Blanchard Quintet, der kubanischen Pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba und der Trompeter Roberto "Fats" Fernández."Engel und Akkordeons" ist ein jährlicher Event / Wanderung zum Green-Wood Friedhof in Brooklyn, New York, am Samstag, den 4. Oktober, von 12 bis 15.30 Uhr. Im Falle von regen wird die Veranstaltung am nächsten Tag zur selben Zeit durchgeführt. Rendez-vous beim Green-Wood Friedhof/Haupteingang, 25th Street und Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn - Eintritt frei. Sie werden ersucht sich 15 Minuten vor Beginn einzufinden. Bequemes Schuhwerk und eine Flasche Wasser sind von Vorteil. Guy Klucevsek eröffnet außerdem am Mittwoch, 15. Oktober 2008 um 19 Uhr das Edgefest mit einem Konzert im Kerrytown House in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Nach einer Reihe von seinen Solo-Kompositionen wird er auf der Bühne von lokalen Musikern für ein Revival seines Projektes der 90iger Jahre, die Bantam Orchestra (Violine, Cello, Kontrabass, Akkordeon) begleitet. Weitere Informationen E-Mail: gklucevsek@si.rr.com In diesem Stück, erzählt Jeff Richman von eine Truppe tanzender Engel, Guy Klucevsek und neun weitere Spieler auf dem Akkordeon und der Saxophonisten Steve Elson führen die Besuchern durch den historischen Brooklyn Green-Wood Friedhof. Regie / Choreographie von Martha Bowers - die Musik von Bob Goldberg. |
Roland US hält erstes V-Akkorden Festival - USAby Harley Jones |
 Am 20. September 2008 wurde von Roland US Corporation das erste V-Accordion Festival in Los Angeles durchgeführt.Es kamen Teilnehmer aus allen Teilen der USA und es gab Musik von Jazz bis hin zu Celtic zu hören. Allen Teilnehmern wurde für den 5-minutigen Wettbewerb ein V-Akkordeon FR-7 zur Verfügung gestellt. Dieses Wettbewerb fand im Rahmen des zweiten Internationalen Roland V-Accordion Festivals statt. Joseph Natoli wurde von der Jury bestehend aus Frank Marocco, Joan Sommers und Eddie Cochran Monteiro mit dem Spitzenplatz auserkoren. Als Gewinner des ersten Preises, wird Natoli in Rom/Italien am 7. November 2008 am 2. Internationalen V-Accordio Festival im Wettbewerb gegen die Gewinner anderer 15 Länder antreten. Ron Fusionsproteine, der Koordinator des Roland V-Accordion Festivals sagt: "Roland ist stolz darauf zur Promotion der Akkordeon Musik beitragen zu dürfen und waren sehr enthusiastisch über die Anzahl der Teilnehmer vor allem aber des hohen musikalischen Niveaus“. |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
by Rob Howard
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 During the second `Epidaurus Festival` in beautiful Cavtat, accordion virtuoso Miran Vaupotic premiered with known Zagreb soloists the ‘Epidaurus Concerto’ for bandonen and string orchestra, by Croatian composer Damir Buzleta. This is the first bandoneon concerto in the history of Croatian music. The performance was a great success, with inspired playing from both soloist and ensemble. The concerto consists of three movements.The first describes passengers and lovers of Dubrovnik in the late hours, the second movement brings an impression of Dubrovnik at dawn, and the third is a vivacious dance-like play where a wonderful mixture of tango rhythm and a Mediterranean charm is interlaced and described. Damir Buzleta, born in 1958 in Pula, learned music very early, taking up the accordion. He participated in many competitions and festivals in Croatia and abroad, winning many awards. In 1978 he started to compose, and his first composition was called ‘Sketches’. He studied composition with eminent Croatian composer Zlatic, and also took up conducting. His works are mainly written for accordion and for accordion orchestra. Bužleta also organizes master classes for accordion. Ancient remains, Renaissance palaces and villas make up the historical nucleus of Cavtat, a town south of Dubrovnik. In ancient times it was known as Epidaurum, and today is the tourist and cultural center of Konavle, the southernmost region of Croatia. For further information email: artagent.vjeran@hi.t-com.hr |
by Harley Jones
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 CIA President Kevin Friedrich performed to a capacity audience in the Dargavillle Town Hall as part of his home town’s Centennial celebration weekend, which featured local born artists including pop star Mark Williams and Dragon (Australia) as other well other local performers. Kevin (New York) has returned regularly to his home town to partake in various concerts and activities.Among those in attendance was the town Mayor Neil Tiller of Dargaville (population 4,000). Located north of Auckland, Dargaville was once home to a thriving accordion scene which boasted eight accordion orchestras and bands spread amongst four sizeable accordion studios. Over recent years, the Dargaville community has strongly supported fund raising efforts to support accordion activities including the commissioning of ‘Gem of the Kaipara’ (in memory of Jenny Cocurullo) for Accordion and Symphony by well known New Zealand composer Gary Daverne, the establishment of the “Accordion Gems, A Master Collection of Accordions Through Time” housed at the Dargaville Museum, as well as numerous concerts and projects featuring local and international accordion guests. In their ongoing efforts to support the accordion movement, the Dargaville community is sponsoring $10,000 in prizes at the upcoming CIA Coupe Mondiale to be held in Auckland, New Zealand in August, 2009. $5,000 – 2009 International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music in honor of the late Jenny Cocurullo (supporter of arts and accordion in Northland). $5,000 – 2009 International Competition for Piano Accordion in honor of Ben Emmett (accordion teacher in Dargaville). The 2009 CIA Coupe Mondiale will feature a day trip to Dargaville option at the conclusion of the Coupe Mondiale, where there will be a Gala Concert, Champagne Reception at the Light House Function Center boasting spectacular views of the surrounding area, a Museum visit and local sightseeing. Full details will be available soon on the Coupe Mondiale website. |
by Rob Howard
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  From November 9th to 14th, accordionist Henry Doktorski will serve as Artist-in-residence for the Ames Iowa High School Orchestra, and also perform as guest soloist with the orchestra in a concert on Friday November 14th, under the direction of Mary Kay Polashek.The Ames High School Orchestra has become one of the premier high school orchestras in the USA and for the last nine years, the orchestra has had celebrated guest artists perform with them during their annual Fall Festival Concert. Detailed article about Doktorski and the Ames Iowa High School Orchestra performances. |
by Christine Adams
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| On September 23rd and 24th eight year old accordionist Skylah Jeffries took part in the Stanmore Bay School production entitled ‘That's Broadway’, which featured a variety of songs from many Broadway shows. Skylah is the only accordionist that attends the school, which has a very active music program and encourages the accordion within its program. As well as singing in the school choir Skylah performed ‘Doh a Deer’, ‘Oom Pah Pah’, and ‘Edelweiss’ on her accordion, accompanied by students on the glockenspiel and keyboards. Skylah is also a member of the North Shore Music Makers Accordion Orchestra, which performed on September 21st at the Allan William Jones Memorial event. Report of the 2008 AWJMS. |
by Rob Howard
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 The Salon de la Musique, Versailles, near Paris, September 12th to 15th, was the venue for a demonstration event organised by the French accordion manufacturer Cavagnolo. There were accordion tuning and repair workshops, and instrument demonstrations, involving Guy Duchène, Cathy Barré, Jean Louis Noton, Amandine, Marcel Dreux et Madame, Thierry Duchène, Michel Farez, Claude Cavagnolo, and Laurence Cavagnolo.The days were well attended and many new instruments were ordered. The four days were deemed very successful by the organisers. |
by Harley Jones
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 On Saturday September 27th the 5th Festival de Acordeón de Lasarte-Oria? took place in the theatre Manuel Lecuona, Lasarte-Oria, Guipúzcoa, in northern Spain. The evening concert featured Hungary’s Zoltan Orosz, the Accordion Orchestra of the Conservatory of Sabadell (Catalonia), and the Zero Sette Akordeoi Orkestra (Lasarte-Oria). Zoltan Orosz’s dazzling performance drew tremendous applause from the capacity audience. The two orchestras were similarly applauded for their masterly performances. Many people present were of the opinion that this festival was the best one to date. |
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by Rob Howard
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 On Sunday October 5th, 2pm until 5pm, Carlisle accordionist Julie Best is the guest artiste at the White Horse Accordion Club. The venue is Westbury Leigh Hall, Westbury Leigh (on the A3098), Westbury, Wiltshire.For further information email: white-horse@blueyonder.co.uk |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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| The 2008 Trophée National de Chaville, organised by L’Académie Musicale de France, takes place on October 27th and 28th in Chaville, Paris. This music festival includes graded sections for stradella and free bass accordion, electronic organ, clavier, piano, drums, acoustic and electric guitar. For further information email: raymond.valli@orange.fr |
by Rob Howard
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| The Festival D'Accordeon de Meyzieu takes place on October 18th and 19th in Meyzieu, a suburb of the city of Lyon, situated Rhône-Alpes region of south-eastern France. There is a Grand Evening Gala, 8.30pm, on Saturday October 18th featuring accordionists Stéphanie Rodriguez, Dimitri Saussard, Nathalie Boucheix (picture right), and Jérome Richard (picture left). The following afternoon, October 19th, 3pm, the festival presents a dance, featuring accordionists Michel Pruvot and Stéphanie Rodriguez, and their respective orchestras. The festival is organised by the Société des Accordéonistes Aixois, in collaboration with Didier Ouvrard and Pascal Sevran. |
by Rob Howard
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 The 21st Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival takes place from October 9th to 13th. Visiting guest artistes include Colin Dewar Scottish Dance Band, Duncan Black SDB, James Coutts SDB, Niall Kirkpatrick SDB, Tom Orr SDB, Nicky McMichan SDB, Craig Paton, George Balfour, Mark Cummine, Ian Robertson, Willie Johnstone, Liz Doherty, Larry Gavin, Terje Martinsen, Lynne Christie, and Neil Copland.For further information email: info@shetlandaccordionandfiddle.com |
by Rob Howard
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| On October 22nd the trio ‘De las Piedras’ - Esteban Algora (accordion), Ingar Zach (percussion), and Alessandra Rombolá (flute) perform in concert at Universidad Complutense, Madrid. For further information email: ale@allesandrarombola.com |
by Rob Howard
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 The third ‘Etnie Musicali’ Contest and Festival takes place at the Liceo Classico, piazza Dante, Teramo, on December 6th and 7th. The event includes the following competitive sections: Accordion ‘Virtuoso’, Accordion ‘Classic’, Diatonic Accordion (up to 4 basses), Diatonic Accordion (over 4 basses), plus guitar, piano, saxophone, singing, and composition. There are no test pieces, and monetary prizes.For further information email: info@etniemusicali.com |
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by Peter Wilk
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| Peter Wilk - accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator, releases 6 new works for accordion available for purchase online, 'Salut d'Amour', 'Ave Verum Corpus', 'Nimrod', 'Valse Romantique', 'Happy Poppa Polka' and 'Days Gone By'. Samples of this music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Peter Piccini
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| Peter Piccini - accordionist, composer, arranger, performer, releases 4 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Jazz it Around', 'Waltz for the Young', 'Evelyn Polka' and 'Hot Tango'. Samples of theses music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Gary Dahl
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| Gary Dahl - accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator, releases 3 new works and one new work update for accordion available for purchase online, 'Maple Leaf Rag','Sunrise Sunset', 'It's All In The Game', and 'Can't Help Falling In Love'. Samples of this music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by MusicForAccordion.com
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| MusicForAccordion.com site releases 4 new music of 'Rondo Alla Turca', 'William Tell', 'Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag' and 'Santa Lucia'. 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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 Hot Club of Detroit, whose line up is Evan Perri (guitar), Julien Labro (accordion), Carl Cafagna (sax), Paul Brady (guitar), and Shannon Wade (bass).CD Reviews Index. |
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