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Weekly News from Around the World - 04-Sep-2009
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Highlights

Victoires de Grayson Masefield Coupe Mondiale 2009- Nouvelle-Zélande
Télécharger la vidéo du concours Coupe Mondiale 2009- Nouvelle-Zélande
Coupe Mondiale Souvenir Program Free Download - New Zealand
1st International 'Peppino Principe Festival', Monte Sant'Angelo - Italie
Dr William Schimmel - calendrier/New York - USA
Renzo Ruggieri Masterclass/Workshop, Castelfidardo – Italy

Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc.

Charles Magnante Quartet DVD, Stockport - UK

Future events

'Accordion Society of Australia Ensemble' Concert, Christchurch – New Zealand
Tejano Conjunto Festival, California – USA
José Valadez Concert, Monterrey – Mexico
The Cordaires in Concert, Opotiki – New Zealand
Sebastopol Cajun/Zydeco Festival, California – USA
“The Still Voice Speaks Within” Concert, London – UK
Terem Quartet Concert, Vilnius – Lithuania
Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival, Scotland - UK

New and Updated Sites

Coupe Mondiale Website Update
MusicForAccordion.com has Coupe Mondiale Video
Coupe Mondiale Results Online
Coupe Mondiale Program Download
Wallace Liggett New Music Releases
H S Production New Music Releases

CD Reviews

"Tango Nuevo"

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Victoires de Grayson Masefield Coupe Mondiale 2009- Nouvelle-Zélande

Grayson Masefield
Dans un conte de fées se terminant à la Coupe Mondiale en Nouvelle-Zélande, Grayson Masefield a remporté devant son public très enthousiaste chez lui, faire une très excitante se terminant à l'édition de 2009 Coupe Mondiale. Un large public, plus de 1000 personnes sur quelques nuits, ont soutenu Grayson à ses performances

Grayson a remporté à la fois la Coupe Mondiale, et les catégories Virtuoso Entertainment - la première fois que ces deux événements ont été gagnés dans la même année.

La Coupe Mondiale rapports quotidiens sont désormais finalisé et en ligne sur le site internet Coupe Mondiale. Vous pouvez télécharger les résultats complets de chaque candidat.

Vous pourrez également télécharger le programme est-Coupe Mondiale. Cette publication colo plein 60 pages est disponible en deux formats. Basse résolution pour la visualisation sur votre ordinateur (15 Mo de téléchargement) et haute résolution pour l'impression (88 Mo). Le programme est gratuit depuis le site web Coupe Mondiale.

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Télécharger la vidéo du concours Coupe Mondiale 2009- Nouvelle-Zélande

Coupe Mondiale video sampleDisponible sur le site de la Coupe Mondiale pour télécharger la vidéo de tous Coupe Mondiale 2009. Chaque performance des candidats est disponible pour seulement 55 Euro. Vous téléchargez les fichiers sur votre ordinateur et regardez-le à votre guise aussi souvent que vous le souhaitez.

Il s'agit d'un must pour tous les enseignants et les étudiants qui veulent apprendre plus sur le concours Coupe Mondiale et le répertoire exécuté.

Tous les détails sont sur le site internet Coupe Mondiale.

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Coupe Mondiale Souvenir Program Free Download - New Zealand

Coupe Mondiale programAvailable for free download is the Souvenir Coupe Mondiale program.

This full color high quality 60 page publication is available in two formats.

Lower resolution (lo-res - 15MB) for viewing on your computer and high resolution (hi-res - 88 MB) for printing. Free from the Coupe Mondiale website.

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1st International 'Peppino Principe Festival', Monte Sant'Angelo - Italie

Antonio Spaccarotella, Renzo Ruggieri, Peppino Principe, Salvatore Cauteruccio, Adriano Ranieri
Le 16 et 17 août le premier festival dédié à la grand-Principe Peppino a eu lieu à Monte Sant'Angelo (Foggia). C'était deux jours de musique intense dans la ville natale du prince d'Accordéon.

Sur la soirée d'ouverture accordéonistes Donato Santoianni, de Molise, et Danilo di Paolonicola, des Abruzzes, et les très jeunes artistes Andrea di Giacomo et Andrea Tini, exécutée sur scène à Monte Sant'Angelo.

Le 17 août, le célèbre jazz accordéoniste Renzo Ruggieri honoré le Maestro. Sur scène Adriano Ranieri, joué de la musique classique, et le virtuose Antonio Spaccarotella, et le Savatore Cauteruccio Duo effectué World Music.

La fête s'est terminée par une performance du groupe Principe Peppino qui, littéralement, chassa les citoyens locaux de leur esprit avec plusieurs ovations pour leur idole, en particulier lors de la conclusion de la soirée avec un duo final avec Renzo Ruggieri, considéré par beaucoup comme son successeur .

Pour de plus amples informations email: info@salvatorecauteruccio.it

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Dr William Schimmel - calendrier/New York - USA

William SchimmelCalendrier de la performance comprend:

Le Septembre 8e, 9e et 11e, le Dr Schimmel se produira avec l'Orchestre philharmonique de New York dans un concert qui mettra en vedette le célèbre ténor, Andrea Bocelli. Le concert aura lieu au Carnegie Hall.

Le 9 Septembre, le Dr Schimmel interprétera son propre travail, «Club parousie», à l'Union Theological Seminary à New York. Son travail a d'abord été commandée par la Biennale presbytérienne et a été créée à Tucson, en Arizona. Il a été conçu en collaboration avec Rev.Robert Brashear.

Dr. Schimmel se produira avec l'Ensemble Argento, menée par Michel Galante, le 12 Septembre dans une première mondiale de «Xenos», par le compositeur autrichien, Beat Furrer, qui agira également comme le narrateur. Le spectacle aura lieu au restaurant Le Poisson Rouge, anciennement The Village Gate, un lieu consacré à la musique novatrices.

Le 14 Septembre et 5 mardis consécutifs suivants, le Dr Schimmel se produira avec la chanteuse Gay Marshall dans une série de chansons rendues célèbres par la grande Édith Piaf. Les représentations auront lieu à la salle Metropolitan, l'une des discothèques les plus sophistiqués de Manhattan.

Dr. Schimmel sera présentée en première son nouvel ouvrage, «Let's Celebrate», le Septembre 20, à New York Tavern on the Green, dans un hommage à Faithe Deffner, qui sera honoré d'un «Lifetime Achievement Award de l'Association des Accordéonistes américain» (American Accordionists' Association).

Pour plus d'informations: billschimmel@billschimmel.com

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Renzo Ruggieri Masterclass/Workshop, Castelfidardo – Italy

Renzo RuggieriDuring the Competition “Città di Castelfidardo” Renzo Ruggieri will hold a Masterclass titled ‘Jam Session’ on October 14th, 5 pm, and on Thursday October 15th at 8 pm in the Sala Conv egni, Via Mazzini 6, Castelfidardo

For further information email: info@renzoruggieri.it

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Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc.


Charles Magnante Quartet DVD, Stockport - UK

Magnante DVDCharles Magnante (1905-86), born in New York, was for decades one of the world’s most admired accordionists, and his exceptional artistry did much to raise the image of the accordion in the USA and overseas. His recordings, compositions and arrangements are still held in high regard for their unrivalled quality. Magnante performed both as a soloist and as leader of his own quartet.

A unique DVD is now available, featuring 5 numbers played by the Charles Magnante Quartet. The pieces performed are ‘Waltz a la Accordion’ (a swing arrangement by Magnante of Chopin’s ‘Minute Waltz’), ‘Tantalizin’ (Magnante), ‘Andalucia’ (‘The Breeze & I’, by Ernesto Lecuona), ‘Sweet Sue’ (Harris/Young), and ‘Dance of the Spanish Onion’ (David Rose).

These films were made in 1946, and are known as ‘soundies’ (an early version of the music video). The line up is Charles Magnante – accordion, George Wright on electronic organ and piano, Jack Smith on electric guitar, and Eugene Ettore on string bass. George Wright went on to become one of America’s foremost theatre organists, Jack Smith was a leading jazz guitarist and vocalist, and Eugene Ettore found fame as an accordionist, composer and arranger.

For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com

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Future events


'Accordion Society of Australia Ensemble' Concert, Christchurch – New Zealand

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Accordion Society of Australia logoThe Christchurch Accordion Association presents in concert, the 'Accordion Society of Australia Ensemble' direct from the World Championship Competitions in Auckland. The programme includes a varied repertoire - from classical, folk to contemporary and popular.

The concert takes place on Saturday September 5th, 2pm, at the Salvation Army Church, 250 Colombo St, Sydenham, Christchurch.

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Tejano Conjunto Festival, California – USA

Tejano ConjuntoThe 3rd annual Tejano Conjunto Festival, featuring some of the best talent in tejano accordion music, takers place in Sacramento, California, on September 6th, 1pm, at Cesar Chavez Plaza. Performers at this year's festival include Hometown Boys, Jay Perez, Bob Gallarza, and more.

Tejano/Conjunto music has it’s roots deep in the Rio Grande Valley where it began many years back and has continued to grow in popularity. It sings to the Mexican American working class who made this music popular. The music now has a category of it’s own in the Grammy awards, and Tejano Conjunto music has spread throughout the USA.

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José Valadez Concert, Monterrey – Mexico

José ValadezAccordionist José Valadez will perform a recital On Wednesday September 9th, 7.30pm, at Casa de la Cultura de Monterrey, México. The program includes the ‘Concerto Armonico’, by Roberto Caberlotto, you can see the first movement here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoyLY5KeJKk&NR=1 , the other 2 movements are also at youtube.

José Valadez’s program also includes ‘Dark Eyes’, ‘Ciribiribin’, ‘Poet and Peasant Oveture’, waltzes, and some Mexican music.

For further information email: joseavaladez@prodigy.net.mx

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The Cordaires in Concert, Opotiki – New Zealand

CordairesThe Cordaires, a group of seven lady accordionists from Auckland, perform in concert at the Senior Citizens Hall, King Street, Opotiki, on September 12th. Their repertoire includes waltzes, marches, tangos, light classical, original music, etc.

For further information email: shirleyrobb@farmside.co.nz

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Sebastopol Cajun/Zydeco Festival, California – USA

Cajun Zydeco FestivalThe 14th Sebastopol Cajun/Zydeco Festival, orgfanised by the Rotary Club of Sebastopol Sunrise, takes place on September 12th, 10am until 7pm, at Ives Park, 7400 Willow St, Sebastopol, CA. This annual festival offers live music, Cajun food, and dancing under the redwoods.

Performers this year include CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys, Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, Theo and the Zydeco Patrol, and more.

For further information email: john@winecountrycajun.com

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“The Still Voice Speaks Within” Concert, London – UK

A concert styled “The Still Voice Speaks Within” takes place on September 13th, 3.30pm, at Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square, London. This concert is part of the Chelsea Schubert Festival.

“The Still Voice Speaks Within” is a journey celebrating the music and art from Purcell to Piazzolla, and interwoven with Schubert melodies.

The performers are Phuong Nguyen (accordion), Satoko Fukuda (violin), Dario Martin (piano), Miho Sanou (piano), Alexander Baker (baritone), and Rosie Mayhew (scenic artist)

For further information email: info@holytrinitysloanesquare.co.uk

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Terem Quartet Concert, Vilnius – Lithuania

Terem QuartetThe Terem Quartet perform in concerts at the Vilnius Congress Concert Hall, Vilnius, on September 18th and 19th, 7pm. The program includes arrangements of compositions by Francis Poulenc, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Eugeny Petrov, Juri Falik, Pedro Datto, Astor Piazzolla and other composers.

The members of the Terem Quartet are Andrey Konstantinov - soprano domra, Mikhail Dziudze - bass balalaika, Aleksey Barchtchev - alto domra, and Andrey Smirnov - bayan accordion. The conductor is Gintaras Rinkevicius.

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Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival, Scotland - UK

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The 22nd annual Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Festival takes place from Thursday October 8th to Monday October 12th. The guest artistes include the Andrew Gibb Trio, Cameron Kellow Trio, Craigowl Scottish Dance Band, David Vernon (accordion) and Dick Lee (clarinet), Gary Blair, Ian Hutson SDB, Ian Shepherd Trio, Jim Gold SDB, John Bone, Karen Ferguson, Roya MacLean, Kate McNamara (Ireland), Lomond Ceilidh Band, Michael Philip SDB, Robert Menzies, Scott Leslie Trio, Scott Nichol SDB, and Stri Torn (Norway).

For further information email: info@shetlandaccordionandfiddle.com

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New and Updated Sites


Coupe Mondiale Website Update

The Coupe Mondiale website has been updated to include full reports and results of the 2009 Coupe Mondiale event. The reports include extensive photos and information.

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MusicForAccordion.com has Coupe Mondiale Video

The MusicForAccordion.com site has the 7 categories of the 2009 Coupe Mondiale available for video download. Every performance of every competitor. You download to your computer and you can watch it at your leisure as often as you like.

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Coupe Mondiale Results Online

The Coupe Mondiale site has all the results of the 2009 Coupe Mondiale online. The marks of every adjudicator for every candidate are listed online.

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Coupe Mondiale Program Download

The Coupe Mondiale 60 page glossy high quality program is available for download from the Coupe Mondiale website. There are two versions available. A computer screen resolution copy of 16MB is available and a high resolution print copy of 88MB is also available.

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Wallace Liggett New Music Releases

Wallace Liggett - accordionist, composer, releases 5 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Forward March, catalog:WL1039', 'Sandy’s Waltz, catalog:WL1040', 'Prelude and Fugue, catalog:WL1042', 'Tremendous Tango, catalog:WL1044', and 'Concert Overture, catalog:WL1045'. 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.

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H S Production New Music Releases

H S Production releases 2 new pieces, 'Waltz From The Ballet “Sleeping Beauty”, catalog:hs595' and 'Perpetuum Mobile, catalog:hs596'. 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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"Tango Nuevo"

AusTrio CDCD Reviews Index for the Review of “Tango Nuevo” by Alessandro Mugnoz. Performer is AusTrio.

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