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Musikmesse 2011, Francfort - Allemagne
International Accordion Festival, Vienne – Autriche
Bandini-Chiacchiaretta Duo avec le Philharmonie, Baden-Baden - Allemagne
9ème Annual Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund Event, New York - USA
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Emilio Balcarce, 1918 to 2011, Buenos Aires – ArgentinaAlexander Poeluev Performs 30 concerts in the Last Month - Russia, ItalyOwen Murray Performs in ‘The Plague’, London – UK’14 Years Ago’ - Well Known Americans Playing Accordions - USA
Future events |
Frederic Deschamps and Grayson Masefield, Washington State - USAGary Blair’s Traditional Scottish Ceilidh, Dorset – UKVibratango in Concert, Barcelona - Spain‘The Great American Squeeze Off’ Accordion Festival, Nevada - USAVAMÖ Competition, Vienna – AustriaMazaika Concert, London – UK39th ‘Kleinen Tage der Harmonika’, Klingenthal – GermanyJoão Gentil TRIUM LAAC CULTURAL CENTER - Portugal
New and Updated Sites |
Soundwear Dimbath e.K., Accordion Bag Manufacturer - GermanyThe Accordion Russia News 1st February edition, now online.February 2011 Diatonic News Now OnlineFebruary Accordion USA News Now OnlineViacheslav Bondarenko New Website - RussiaJean-Marc Marroni Nouveau site web - France
Coupe Mondiale Website UpdateCIA Website Update
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Roland 2011 V-Accordion Festival, Règlement- Italieby Harley Jones |
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| Lors de la récente demonstration NAMM en Californie, Roland Europe S.p.A. et Roland Corporation ont annoncé le cinquième festival international “Roland V-Accordion” pour accordéonistes solistes. La manifestation aura lieu les 21 et 22 octobre à Rome, Italie. Le règlement est disponible sur le site web Roland et peut être téléchargé - 2011 Rome Rules. Les distributeurs Roland organiseront des sélections dans le monde entier jusqu’au 23 septembre pour décider quels concurrents représenteront leur pays à Rome au Festival Roland V. En 2011, il y aura à nouveau une catégorie Soliste Senior (au minimum 18 ans) et une catégorie Soliste Junior (au maximum 17 ans). L’étape internationale n’inclura pas la catégorie junior. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter le site web Roland - 2011 Rome Rules. |
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Musikmesse 2011, Francfort - Allemagneby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Cette année, la Musikmesse – une foire internationale pour les instruments de musique, les partitions, les productions musicale et les contacts de business dans le domaine musical – aura lieu à Francfort du 6 au 8 avril, avec un jour ouvert au public le 9 avril. Les heures d’ouvertures sont de 9h à 18h. Voici une partie des évènements programmés: - Une foire avec des exposants internationaux provenant de 46 pays, présentant des instruments de musique, des logiciels de musique ainsi que du matériel informatique, des partitions, des accessoires et des services liés à la musique. - Musique en direct : plus de 1000 workshops, démonstrations de produit, concerts, showcases, stands présentant des instruments et des artistes en action. - Le Jour du Public avec plus de 50 prestations en direct sur les scènes, possibilité de voir les stars en direct, et sessions d’autographes. - Vintage Show : une exposition d’instruments rares et spéciaux, un voyage à travers l’histoire de la musique dans la halle 4.1 - Music4Kids : une exposition participative autour de la musique, de l’acoustique et des instruments - Des récompenses pour des musiciens, des célébrités, et des facteurs d’instruments. |
International Accordion Festival, Vienne – Autricheby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Le 12ème International Accordion Festival, un des plus grand festivals d’accordéon, aura lieu à Vienne du 26 février au 29 mars. Pdf program file (4.9MB). 2011 Festival Wien Voici quelques artistes qui seront présents lors de ce long mois de festival jalonné de 42 évènements autour de l’accordéon: : le Richard Galliano Sextet (France), Otto Lechner, le Martin Lubenov Orchestra, Klaus Paier, Chango Spasiuk (Argentine), Wendy McNeill (Canada), Jana Vébrová (République tchèque), the Tim Edey Collective (Ecosse), Johanna Juhola (Finlande), Klaus Paier, the Jurek Lamorski Quartet (Pologne), Milos Todorovski, Box Club (Ecosse), Bester Quartet (Pologne), and bien d’autres. Des accordéonistes de haute qualité du monde entier joueront de tous les genre de musique. Programme à télécharger en .pdf : 2011 Festival Wien Pour des informations détaillées: email: friedl.preisl@aon.at |
Bandini-Chiacchiaretta Duo avec le Philharmonie, Baden-Baden - Allemagneby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| Le duo Bandini-Chiacchiaretta jouera avec le Philharmonie orchestra, dirigé par Pavel Baleff, samedi 12 février à 20h, au Stadthalle, 20 Kleiner Saal, Baden-Baden. Le concert contiendra également des prestations de Pablo Márquez – guitare classique, le Cuarteto de Guitarras de Chile, et Rafael Aguirre – guitare classique. Une introduction au concert sera faite par le compositeur Ernesto Cordero à 18h. Giampaolo Bandini (guitare) et Cesare Chiacchiaretta (bandoneon) ont fondé le Bandini Chiacchiaretta duo en 2002 en ayant pour but d’interpréter de la musique argentine en usant du charme et de la magie de la guitare et du bandonéon. Ce duo devint rapidement connu dans le circuit des concerts internationaux, et son premier CD « Hombres de Tango » fut vendu à plus de 10000 exemplaires. Récemment, le duo a donné des cours dans de prestigieuses écoles de musique et des masterclasses dans des festivals internationaux. Pour plus d’information, email either: isabella.ruggeri@parmaconcerti.it ou cesaremagnum@hotmail.com |
9ème Annual Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund Event, New York - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
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| L’ American Accordionists' Association (AAA) présente le 9ème Annual Afternoon of Music, Food, and Fun au Magnanini Farm Winery à Wallkill, New York, dimanche 27 mars, de 12 à 17 h, en faveur de Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund pour l’encouragement de jeunes talents accordéonistes. De la musique traditionnelle ‘Valtaro’ sera offerte Durant le the AAA Carrozza Scholarship Dinner avec des artistes invites tels que Mario Tacca, Frank Toscano, Emilio Magnotta, Frank Carozza, Ray Oreggia, Beverly Roberts Curnow, Lenny Feldman, Chris Gorton, Fabio & Fabio, Anita and Bob Siarkowski, The Connecticut Accordion Orchestra, Mary Mancini, et d’autres. L’évènement commence à midi avec une dégustation de vin, repas à 13h, suivi de divertissements. Cela sera un après-midi sympathique et divertissant avec un bon repas, de la danse, et des amis accordéonistes ! Réservez rapidement ! Dans le passé, l’évènement s’est souvent déroulé à guichets fermés! Pour plus d’informations: drjciccone@aol.com |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
by Rob Howard
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| Juan Emilio Sitano, born February 22nd 1918 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, better known as Emilio Balcarce, was a violinist, bandoneon player, director, arranger and composer. His first instrument was the mandolin, followed by the violin, which Balcarce studied for 6 years. Later he played at dances, cafes, and during the intermissions of plays. In 1940 Balcarce formed his own orchestra, also playing the accordion. For 19 years he played in an orchestra with Osvaldo Pugliese, and eventually Balcarce began a solo career. Barace formed his first band with the singer Jorge Duran, followed by Amadeo Mandarino and Osvaldo Bazán, and began composing, arranging and collaborations with big names from the Tango scene such as Anibal Troilo, Alfredo Gobbi, Francini-Pontier, José Basso, Leopoldo Federico. He achieved great popularity with his compositions ‘La Bordona’ and ‘Pichuco’ and the tango composition ‘Bien compadre’. Balcarce later formed Sexteto Tango, making recordings for RCA Victor. Sexteto Tango toured Japan, France, Russia, Spain, Holland, and all the countries of South America. In 2000 the Orquesta Escuela de Tango Emilio Balcarce (OTS) school was founded in order to commemorate the golden tango era, releasing 2 CDs: ‘De contrapunto’ (2000) and ‘Bien compadre’ (2004). In December 2001 the first musicians graduated from the school. Emilio Balcarce was declared Honorary Academician of the National Academy of Tango, Distinguished Citizen of Villa Urquiza and Buenos Aires, received the Diploma ‘Glory of Tango’ by the Academy of Lunfardo Porteña. With the Sexteto Tango he achieved two Konex awards in 1985 and 1995. After many years of performing Emilio decided to retire and settled in the Neuquén province of Argentina. He died in Buenos Aires on January 19th 2011. |
by Harley Jones
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 Alexander Poeluev in December and January, had a very busy concert schedule when he performed more than 30 concerts. Alexander Poeluev has appeared in recitals in Italy, Rostov-on-Don, Rostov region, Krasnodar, as well as the Christmas show "Champagne" in Rostov-on-Don, where over 20,000 people enjoyed the show. |
by Roland Williams
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 ‘The Plague’, which was performed at London’s Barbican Centre on Sunday 15th January 2011, was commissioned by the BBC and first performed in 1964. It is based on a musical setting of a novel entitled ‘The Plague’, by the French writer Albert Camus. The novel tells the story of a town on the coast of Algeria which is hit by a plague carried by rats and all the horrors and effects ongoing from that.Roberto Gerhard (1896 – 1970) set the story to music using a narrator, a large chorus and orchestra (the London orchestra Da Camera, conducted by David Temple) with the orchestration including a large part for accordion, which adds brilliantly to the orchestral tonal color of the accompaniment of the narrator and choir. This Barbican performance received high praise from the music critics. The accordion part by Owen Murray blended brilliantly with choir and percussion in some of the most dramatic parts of the score and the narration, so much so, that one critic described it as ‘the lungs’ of the orchestra. Owen Murry received with the conductor and narrator an especially loud cheer from a very appreciative Barbican audience. Roberto Gerhard, also composed a ‘Concerto for 8 instruments’, one of which is the accordion. Like ‘The Plague’ it is a rarely performed work but one of exceptional tonal colour. |
by Rob Howard
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  The news on January 31st 1997 carried two articles on the topic of well known US celebrities who have been playing the accordion…BIG NAMES AND GREAT TALENTS PLAY ACCORDION Contributed by Faithe Deffner (picture right), President of the American Accordionists' Association The accordion currently is played by a host of celebrities. Among them are: Peter Catera (Chicago), Sheryl Crow (picture top left), Linda Evangelista Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon, Benny Anderson (ABBA), Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam), Peter Holsapple (Hootie & the Blowfish), Krist Novoselic (formerly of Nirvana), Cindy Lauper, Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi), Charlie Gillingham (Counting Crows), Bruce Hornsby (picture lower left), John Linnell (They Might Be Giants), Garth Hudson (The Band). Journalist Katharina Sand hailed the accordion's ever growing popularity in her recent New York Magazine article: "Last year, Jay Leno (the popular night time TV talk show host) tried to make Linda Evangelista (the high-style fashion model) look uncool by having her play the accordion on the Tonight Show (a top-rated nightly TV broadcast). He may have been behind the curve. Lately, the little-loved instrument has been popping up in surprising places. Lili Taylor is a professional accordion player. Sheryl Crow now straps one on in concert. 'She took it up easily because she played the piano,' says Crow's agent. 'She decided the accordion was much sexier as an instrument though.' Aren't you proud to be playing the hottest instrument around - the unique and exciting accordion! |
Future events |
by Kathleen Falco
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 Frédéric Deschamps (France), an internationally recognized accordionist, is an innovative teacher, professor of music, and jurist for the CIA (Confederation Internationale des Accordeonistes). Frédéric Deschamps, also the President of the CMA (Confédération Mondiale de l'Accordéon), is returning to Spokane, WA in March to conduct master classes and workshops.The Master Class and Workshop dates are March 20th to 26th, culminating in a concert by his protégé Grayson Masefield (New Zealand). The concert will take place on March 26th (time to be advised) at St Mark's Lutheran Church, Park and Ride Place, 218-398 E 24th Ave, Spokane, Washington. Grayson Masefield is an outstanding artist who has been honored with many first place awards including 2010 1st Place - Spoleto Senior Variete and Senior Classic, 2009 1st Place - Roland International V-Accordion Competition & Festival, 2009 1st Place – Coupe Mondiale, 2009 1st Place - Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment, 2009 1st Place - Primus Ikaalinen International TV Competition - Finland. Grayson is returning to Spokane, WA to perform once again. This Master Class and Concert is hosted by local professional accordionist, teacher, and international competitor and USA jurist for the CMA, Patricia Bartell, who has a teaching school based in Spokane, WA. For further information email: kathleen.falco@yahoo.com |
by Rob Howard
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 On February 17th, 7.30pm, leading Scottish accordionist Gary Blair plays for a ceilidh at Merley House, Merley House Lane, Wimborne Dorset BH21 3AA.For further information email: sammiecatling@hotmail.co.uk |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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| The trio Vibratango perform in concert on February 17th, 7.30pm, at Auditori Belles Arts, Psg Manresa, 20 Sabadell, Barcelona. Music includes compositions by Carlos Gardel, Astor Piazzolla, Errol Garner and Vladimir Vlasov. Vibratango are Ferran Martinez – bayan, Mario Bernaus - bass guitar, and Raul Serrano – percussion. For further information email: fmc_martinez@yahoo.com |
by Rob Howard
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  ‘The Great American Squeeze Off’ is an accordion festival featuring 8 different concerts, and takes place at the Silver Baron Ballroom, 407 North Virginia St, Reno, Nevada, on Monday April 4th and Tuesday 5th. The chief guests are accordionists Dick Contino (picture top left), Mario Pedone (picture lower left), and the comedian Corky Bennett, plus Steve Albini (picture right), Pete Contino, Ron Borelli, Joe Cairo, Bob Russ, and John Coverelli. The festival has an “emphasis will be on fun and camaraderie”. The show will travel to the Midwest and the East coast later on in the year and feature stars from those areas! For further information email: info@cbproductions.net |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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| The VAMÖ competition for young accordion soloists takes place on February 27th at the Waldmüller Centre, Hasengasse 38, 1100 Vienna. The competition, with various age categories, is open only to players from EU countries and to foreigners resident in Vienna. The closing date for entries was on January 15 th. A gala concert begins at 6pm. For further information email: kaleta.hermi@aon.at |
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| On Sunday March 6th, 8pm – 11pm, Mazaika perform in concert at Archangel (AAA below Archangel), 11-13 Kensington High St, London W8 5NP. Mazaika are Igor Outkine (accordion and vocals) and Sarah Harrison (violin, domra, vocals). Their extensive repertoire includes Russian gypsy songs, Hot Club Jazz, Tango, French, Latin and English popular songs. For further information email: igor.outkine@yahoo.com |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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 The 39th ‘Kleinen Tage der Harmonika’ (‘Small days of the harmonica’) will take place in Klingenthal on February 26th and 27th.Young accordionists from Saxony, Thuringia and Bavaria, the Czech Republic, Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg will meet to demonstrate their skills in a competition. For many players this event is a preparation for their participation to the annual International Accordion Competition in Klingenthal, which takes place from May 2nd to 8th. This competition also includes a small concert program: Saturday February 26th, 7pm - concert with the Accordion Orchestra Hofer Symphoniker Sunday February 27th - Winners Concert, 2.30 pm Both concerts take place in the foyer of the Sparkasse Vogtland branch in Klingenthal. For further information email: Intern.Akkordeonwettbewerb @ t-online.de |
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| Saturday, February 5 from 21:00, café-concert with the newly formed João Gentil TRIUM will take place at LAAC Cultural Center. Musicians: Piano - André Varandas DoubleBass - Miguel Duarte Accordion & Bandoneon - Joao Gentil New project from Joao Gentil, called TRIUM, wich consist on musical journey thru the world but mainly on south America, the Argentinean Tango, the Chamamé, but also Fado (portugueses tipical music). Influenced by Amália Rodrigues, Zeca Afonso, Astor Piazzolla, Ennio Morricone, Richard Galliano and many others. for INformation: João Gentil joaogentil1@gmail.com |
New and Updated Sites |
by Soundwear Dimbath e.K.
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 Updated site by Soundwear Dimbath e.K., Accordion Bag Manufacturer of Germany. The makers of soundwear products have been designing and producing cases and accessories for musical instruments for over 50 years. Purchase online with credit card, shipping all over the world. |
by Alexander Selivanov
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| The Accordion Russia News 1st February edition is now online. |
by Werner Weibert
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| The February 2011 Diatonic News is now online. |
by Rita Davidson Barnea
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| The February 2011 Accordion USA News is now online. |
by Viacheslav Bondarenko
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 A new website in Russian and English for Viacheslav Bondarenko, the 2010 winner of the XXV International Competition "Citta di Castelfidardo" (Castelfidardo, Italy) in the top solo concert category. |
Jean-Marc Marroni Nouveau site web - Franceby Jean-Marc Marroni |
 Jean-Marc Marroni, 1985 Coupe Mondiale champion du monde et aujourd'hui, le professeur d'accordéon au Conservatoire d'Aix-en-Provence, France. Publicité ses quatre CD's avec des échantillons sonores. |
by Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador
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| The Coupe Mondiale website has been updated with the categories, rules and regulations for the 2011 Coupe Mondiale being held in Shanghai China from 2-6 October, 2011. |
by Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador
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| Website update with information about the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) holding their Winter Congress and 125th General Assembly of Delegates in Ikaalinen, Finland from March 4 - 6, 2011. |
CD Reviews |
by Joan C. Sommers
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Viva Voce CD by Joan Sommers. Performer is Friedrich Lips. Review in English and German languages. |
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