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Master en accordéon, Castelo Branco - Portugalby Rob Howard |
Dans l'année académique 2010/2011,L´ Ecole Supérieure Arts Appliqués de Castelo Branco, Portugal, offrira un master (après Licence) en accordéon. La période d'étude sera de deux ans, et l'enseignant du cours sera Paulo Jorge Ferreira. Paulo Jorge Ferreira (né en 1966, Lisbonne) est un concertiste de renommée internationale, conférencier, jury, compositeur et arrangeur. Il a donné des concerts en solo en France, le Mexique, la Belgique, l'Autriche, l'Italie, à Macao, en Espagne et en Hongrie, et des concerts avec plusieurs orchestres symphoniques. Pour e-mail plus d'informations: pjorgef@hotmail.com |
Roland US Festival V-Accordion, Los Angeles - USAby Rob Howard |
Roland-États-Unis (Roland-USA) a annoncé les finalistes choisis pour participer au Festival de Roland-USA V-Accordion, qui aura lieu le samedi Septembre 18, à l'état-major Roland Corporation à Los Angeles, en Californie. Le Vainqueur du grand prix remportera un accordeon Roland FR-7x et un voyage a Rome, en Italie, pour concourir au titre mondial le 16 Octobre et un prix de 5000 euros, lors du 4eme Festival International d’Accordeon (division soliste principal seulement). Les finalistes de Roland sont, par ordre alphabétique: Division de la jeunesse - Fry André, Knoff Johan, Robbins Jane Hannah, Patterson Kassandra, Pavlotsky Daniel Division des adultes - Baker Alicia, Gordon Steven, Gorton Christopher, Svetlana Ivantchenko, Nelson Cassandra Réserves: Les jeunes - Moceo John, Federici Anthony Adulte - Alexei Bordei, Tatiana Semichastnova, Lou Fanucchi Roland fête cette année pour atteindre la ventes des 10.000 V-Accordions vendus dans le monde depuis son lancement en 2004. Pour e-mail plus d'informations: steven.albini @ rolandus.com |
CNIMA J. Mornet célèbre ses 15 ans, Saint-Sauves d'Auvergne - Franceby Rob Howard |
La musique bien établi établissement d'enseignement CNIMA J.Mornet, dirigé par Jacques Mornet et Nathalie Boucheix et basé à Les Ludines, 63950 Saint-Sauves d'Auvergne, célèbre cette année son 15e anniversaire. Du lundi 27 Septembre au Dimanche Octobre 3rd, il y aura une série de concerts, danse, dîners et autres événements. Spécialisé dans les cours de formation accordéon, CNIMA J.Mornet a fourni des possibilités d'éducation depuis 1995 et ses élèves ont remporté un total de 87 prix dans des compétitions internationales. Pour e-mail plus d'informations: cnima@wanadoo.fr |
Antonio Spaccarotella concert Campus International AFAM - Italieby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Le troisième soir de la semaine de show-manifestations organisées par le Terinese Conservatoire Tchaïkovski Nocera (tchèque) a été particulièrement dynamique et vivante de la performance dynamique du Jazz Méditerranée Duo composé de Antonio Spaccarotella (accordéon) et Alberto La Neve (sax). Une foule nombreuse et enthousiaste dont jouissent ces deux musiciens qui ont exécuté la musique originale inspirée par le tango ethniques et surtout le jazz avec un style musical libérateur qui est inhabituel avec des fragments, des rythmes irréguliers, l'atonalité et un mélange de "sons". Ce duo poursuit avec succès une carrière de concertiste en Europe et a reçu la forte appréciation du public à l'AFAM International Campus, pour cet événement qui a accueilli plus de 300 étudiants provenant d'autres conservatoires italiens et critiques musicaux bien connus tels que le célèbre musicologue italien Guido Salvetti. |
Concert Sérgio Pinget / DVD, Buenos Aires - Argentineby Rob Howard |
Le vendredi 17 Septembre 22 heures jusqu'à 2h du matin, le jeune accordéoniste argentin Sergio Pinget présente son nouveau DVD en concert au «Vivo Teatro IFT, Peña Los Cardones, Jorge Luis Borges 2180, Buenos Aires. Le DVD a été filmé dans le même théâtre le 23 Octobre l'année dernière, et la musique comprend «La Tempranera ',' Merceditas, les sécrétions l'Argentine», «Kilómetro 11 ',' El tren expreso», «Libertango», et d'autres morceaux. Originaire de la ville de Columbus, Sergio Pinget vient de la région de l'Argentine où le style folk chamamé musique prédomine, et il a grandi en jouant au sein de ce genre, mais elle a depuis diversifié ses activités dans d'autres styles. Sergio a mis au point dans un concertiste de succès, et a plusieurs CD à son crédit. Pour e-mail plus d'informations: info@sergiopinget.com.ar |
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HotScotch Ceilidh Band, Monte Carlo – Monacoby Rob Howard |
On August 28th, the HotScotch Ceilidh Band, from Edinburgh, Scotland, were invited out to play in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The band is led by Paul Chamberlain on accordion, with Christine Anderson – fiddle, and Jim Walker – drums. They were providing a Scottish ceilidh for guests on board the super-yacht ‘Christina O’, as part of a wedding celebration with a Scottish connection. It was a fantastic occasion and the ceilidh went down very well, with popular favourites such as ‘Strip the Willow’ and ‘The Eightsome Reel’, on the rear deck of the boat. Certainly a most memorable event for the band, and enjoyed by the mixture of French and Scottish guests. Their next function is in the magnificent Stirling Castle on Saturday September 4th. For further information email: paul@theaccordionist.com |
Jimmy Shand LP ‘Step We Gaily’ Now On CD, Scotland - UKby Rob Howard |
The classic LP ‘Step We Gaily’ by Sir Jimmy Shand and his Band, issued in 1960 on the EMI Parlaphone label, has just been released on CD for the first time. The original recording was made during Shand’s peak years, and at the height of his fame. The tracks include: ‘Mairi's Wedding’ – Reel; ‘Jenny's Bawbee’ – Strathspey; Waltz Country Dance; ‘Miss Mary Douglas’ – Jig; ‘The Duke of Perth’ – Reel; ‘Scottish Reform’ – Jig; ‘The Braes O Tullymet’ – Strathspey; ‘Maxwell's Rant’ – Reel; ‘The Road to the Isles’ – Strathspey; ‘Machine Without Horses’ – Jig Sir Jimmy Shand (1908-2000), knighted in 1999, was arguably the most famous Scotsman of the 20th Century. He had a phenomenally successful recording career that began in 1933 and lasted over 60 years, and came to personify Scottish dance music around the world. For further information email: info@footstompin.com |
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Friedrich Lips’ Future Dates – Russia, Croatiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Russian bayan virtuoso, teacher and adjudicator Friedrich Lips has the following dates in his diary: October 18th and 19th - concert and master class in Rostov, Russia October 22nd and 23rd - concert and master class in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia October 25th to 30th - concert and head of jury in Krasnodar, Russia November 8th to 12th - master class in Pula, Croatia December 12th – A. Cholminov: ‘Concert for bayan and symphony orchestra’, Moscow, Russia (world premiere) December 12th to 19th – Head of Jury at the V. International Competition for Bayan and Accordion in Moscow For further information email: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at |
Marco Lo Russo Concerts, Bologna, Lanciano - Italyby Rob Howard |
Italian accordionist Marco Lo Russo performs as follows: September 4th, 9pm - Chiesa di Bargi, Camugnano, Bologna; Festival Internazionale di musica sacra, featuring the Duo ICHNOS 5th, 9pm - Monastero di San Biagio, loc. Lanciano, Nocera Umbra; Festival di San Biagio Classica, Marco Lo Russo – accordion with Paolo Andriotti - cello For further information email: stampa@marcolorusso.com |
Evelina Petrova Concert, London – UKby Rob Howard |
Russian accordionist Evelina Petrova performs in concert on Thursday September 9th, 7.30pm, at Puskin House, 5a Bloomsbury Square, London WC1 2TA. Evelina Petrova studied at the St Petersburg Conservatory. From 1997 Evelina played in a duo with V. Gayvoronsky (trumpet). In October 1998 at the 5th International Competition devoted to Astor Piazzolla in Castelfidardo, Italy, the duo won a special prize for original music style. Now based in London, UK, Evelina has released her first solo CD, of her own compositions, ‘The Year’s Cycle’, on the British label, Leo Records. For further information email: chonyi@yandex.ru |
“A Valtaro Celebration Remembering Gelso Pellegrini”, New York - USAby Rob Howard |
“A Valtaro Celebration Remembering Gelso Pellegrini”, an event sponsored by the American Accordionists' Association, takes place on Saturday, September 11th, 12 noon – 5pm, at the Magnanini Farm Winery, 172 Strawridge Road, Wallkill, NY 12589. Gelso Pellegrini was a Board Member of the AAA. He was born in New York city and during his lifelong accordion career, he recorded about 50 of his compositions in addition to Val Taro Musette Music. The event will be a wine tasting reception and a sumptuous full course Italian dinner with accordion entertainment provided by Eddie Monteiro, Mario Tacca, Chris Gorton, Enzo Sangiacomo, Frank Toscano, Bruce Gassman, Roberto Milanese, Anita & Bob Siarkowski, Ray Oreggia, and the Connecticut Accordion Orchestra. For further information email: drjciccone@aol.com |
Open House Festival, Belfast – UKby Rob Howard |
The 12th Open House Festival takes place in Belfast, Northern Ireland, September 6th to 12th. This traditional music festival takes place at venues in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. The festival advertising states, “We're the ‘Not in a muddy field Festival’ - no tents, no wellies and no mud! Just darn good gigs in the heart of Belfast's arts quarter whose narrow cobbled streets are peppered with hotels, restaurants and friendly local Irish pubs”. Concerts involving accordionists include: September 6th, 7.30pm - Mumford & Sons at the Festival Marquee, Custom House Square September 10th, 8pm – ‘Galway County Session’ at the Black Box, Hill Street, featuring diatonic button accordionist Maírtín O'Connor with other Irish traditional musicians September 11th, 2pm, Bríd Harper, Dermot Byrne & Steve Cooney + Conor Byrne & Friends at the Black Box, Hill Street September 12th, 8pm, Matthew and the Atlas and others at the Black Box, Hill St For further information email: info@openhousefestival.com |
6th European Festival of Accordion Orchestras, Prague – Czech Republicby Rob Howard |
The Czech Accordion Association and the Concert and travel agency CTA Prague are organizing the 6th European Festival of Accordion Orchestras in Prague, from October 28th to 31st. The festival will be held in representative City halls and churches, and all registered non professional accordion orchestras, junior or senior, may participate. For further information email: cta@iol.cz |
‘Spirit of Django’ Tour Dates – UKby Rob Howard |
The jazz ensemble ‘Spirit of Django’, led by guitarist Martin Taylor and featuring accordionist Jack Emblow, conclude their tour to celebrate the 100th birthday of the great gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, as follows: The ‘Spirit of Django’ tour also features promotion of a new CD, ‘Last Train To Hauteville’. Jack Emblow (born 1930) has played with ‘Spirit of Django’ since 1994, and is considered by many to be Britain’s leading jazz accordionist. He is also a prolific session musician, performing on the soundtracks of countless films, TV programmes, and the recordings of numerous artistes, including Elton John, Grace Jones, Donovan, The Strawbs, Peter Sarstedt, and the Beatles. September 24th, 8pm - Town Hall, Ayr September 25th, 8pm - Scarborough Jazz Festival September 28th, 8pm - The Stables, Milton Keynes September 30th, 7.30pm - Buxton Opera House, Derbyshire October 2nd, 8pm - Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton October 27th, 7.30pm - Empire Theatre, Inverness, Scotland November 18th, 8pm - Floral Hall, Birkenhead |
Cavagnolo New Products Exhibition, Paris – Franceby Rob Howard |
Pour continuer à vous offrir du rêve à travers ses accordéons et sa qualité de travail unique, Cavagnolo s’est restructuré et devient CAVA – France. Présentation de nouveaux produits au salon de la musique à Paris du 19 au 22 novembre 2010 (arrangeur Cavagnolo Work Station, nouvelle interface M.I.D.I. , nouveau modèle acoustique…) |
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September 2010 Diatonic News Now Onlineby Werner Weibert |
The September 2010 Diatonic News is now online. |
Friedrich Lips Site Update for EcLipse CDby Friedrich Lips |
Friedrich Lips updating his CD titled 'ecLipse', catalog:CD021 with sound samples. Music performed by Friedrich Lips. Purchase online. |
September USA Accordion News Now Onlineby Rita Davidson Barnea |
The September Accordion USA News is now online. |
Peter Piccini Releases One New Compositionby Peter Piccini |
Peter Piccini - accordionist, composer, arranger, performer, release 1 new work for accordion available for purchase online. 'Pretty Waltz, catalog:pp286. Samples of this music is available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Viatcheslav Semionov Releases a New Two CD Pack - Russiaby Viatcheslav Semionov |
Viatcheslav Semionov is selling a beautifully presented two CD Pack titled 'My Images', catalog:vs805 with sound samples. This is music composed and performed by Viatcheslav Semionov and includes all his major works. Read the extensive list of works and information about this two CD Pack online at vs805. |
Donald E Grzanna Releases New Musicby |
Donald E. Grzanna releases 4 new pieces, 'Kuku Bird Waltz', catalog:grza157, 'Paris Alive', catalog:grza158, 'Bavarian Polka', catalog:grza159, 'Old Mexico Waltz', catalog:grza160. 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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My Imagesby Joan C. Sommers |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of "My Images" by Joan Cochran Sommers. Performer is Viatcheslav Semionov. |
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