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Jessica Chen gagne Championnat du Pacifique Sud - Nouvelle-Zélande
AAA concours et Festival, Tennessee - USA
James Crabb au Festival Orkney, Orkney - Royaume-Uni
"Accordéon Focus”, un livre-et-Sound Edition - Allemagne
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
World Accordion DayUMKC Community Accordion Orchestra presents 48th Annual ConcertMario D'Amario’s Debut CD – ItalyGrayson Masefield Concert in Spokane - USA
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Romano Viazzani at the White Horse Accordion Club, Wiltshire – UK‘Polka Dots’ Perform in Follies, San Diego – USAPascal Contet Performances – France, CongoVictor Prieto Gigs, New York – USA23rd Clacton Summer Accordion Week, Essex – UK
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USA News, June Edition - USAKarthause Schmülling New Book-and-Sound EditionsZoltan Orosz new CDs2009 Coupe Mondiale Website Update - New Zealand2009 NZAA Daily Reports Results and Photos Online - New ZealandUpdated AATA Website, Download Program - Australia
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AATA Australian International Accordion Championships - Australieby Tania Lukic-Marx |
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 2009 (AATA) Australian Championnats et Festival International Accordion commence le samedi 6 (report_2009_june_6th) et dimanche 7 Juin, 2009 (report_2009_june_7th). Australian International 2009 Rapports quotidiens, y compris les photos et les résultats complets seront en ligne. |
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Jessica Chen gagne Championnat du Pacifique Sud - Nouvelle-Zélandeby Harley Jones |
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 Rapports quotidiens du Pacifique Sud (South Pacific Daily Reports), y compris de nombreuses photos et l'intégralité des résultats sont en ligne. L'Accordéon du Pacifique Sud a été exécuté dans les Championnats (South Pacific Accordion Championships) d'Epsom, la Nouvelle-Zélande (NZAA) le week-end dernier. Le vainqueur de la Commission du Pacifique Sud pour accordéon solo Jessica Chen est d'Auckland. Photo ci-dessus du prix de présentation avec Harley Jones. Rapports quotidiens du Pacifique Sud, y compris de nombreuses photos et l'intégralité des résultats sont en ligne. |
AAA concours et Festival, Tennessee - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
 2009 AAA compétition sera du 15 au 19 Juillet à l'hôtel Holiday Inn Suites à l'Université de Memphis, TN. Tokarski Mary (Mary Tokarski), Président du Festival, présente un festival, concours, concerts, ateliers, Festival Orchestra, un spectacle à Graceland, et de plus encore! Parmi les animateurs seront Tony Lovello, (Liberace de l'accordéon), Joe Natoli (vainqueur du récent Roland V-accordion à Los Angeles), Randy Martin, directeur de l'École de Martin à Fullerton, en Californie, qui mènera l'AAA Festival Orchestra, Frank Busso, Sr., qui mènera la performance à Graceland. Le jeudi soir, le divertissement sera “Riders in the Sky", avec l'accordéoniste Miskulin Joey, qui ont joué original et classique, les chansons de cow-boy à plus de trente ans. Le très séduisant Jeff Lisenby Ensemble se produira le vendredi soir, concert le 17 Juillet. Plusieurs nouvelles catégories seront incluses dans le présent, les événements de l'année, y compris: AAA numériques / Electronic Entertainment International Competition, ainsi que d'une catégorie solo honneur "The King", Elvis Presley. Il y aura un Concours International de Piano Accordéon avec des prix financés par le Fonds de bourses d'études Carmen Carrozza, Maddalena Belfiore Entertainment Accordéonistes concurrence pour les femmes. Ce concours est parrainé par le Greco Mauro famille, sous les auspices de l'AAA. Cette année marque aussi le début de la Elsie M. Bennett Composition catégorie. Tous les formulaires d'inscription et d'information sont disponibles dès maintenant en tant que fichiers. Pdf sur le site Web de AAA. |
James Crabb au Festival Orkney, Orkney - Royaume-Uniby Rob Howard |
 James Crabb effectue “Accordéon Concerto”, de Sally Beamish, avec le Royal Scottish National Orchestra dirigé par Martyn Brabbins, au Centre Pickaquoy, Kirkwall, Orkney, le samedi 20 Juin, 19h30. Le lundi 22 Juin, 13h-14h, à la cathédrale St Magnus, duo accordéonistes de Copenhague James Crabb et Geir Draugsvoll vont exécuter un programme de Stravinsky, y compris la «Petrouchka». Plus tard, 20 Juin, 22h15 – 23h15, James Crabb et Psappha unir leurs forces afin de s'acquitter de la passionnante musique d'Astor Piazzolla à Spiegeltent, Kirkwall. Le mardi 23 Juin 15h a 16h30, le film "Tango Maestro - L'histoire de Piazzolla” sera projeté au Cinéma Phoenix, Pickaquoy Centre. Le lendemain, 24 Juin 15h a 17h, le film "Tango" (1998), qui seront présentés à la salle de cinéma. Pour de plus amples informations email: info@stmagnusfestival.com |
"Accordéon Focus”, un livre-et-Sound Edition - Allemagneby Harley Jones |
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 La société d'édition Karthause Schmülling de l'Allemagne a développé une nouvelle et importante série de accordéonistes intitulé «Accordéon Focus». Il s'agit d'un livre et d'édition de son célèbre accordéon soliste et les groupes. Le premier est sorti pour Frank Marocco qui se classe aujourd'hui comme l'un des accordéonistes les plus importants du jazz dans le monde entier et a été pendant des décennies les plus recherchés accordéon musicien studio de Hollywood par les producteurs de films. A ce titre, il a participé à de nombreuses, désormais légendaires classiques du film (à partir de "Dr. Zhivago" à "Ratatouille") et accompagné des stars comme Liza Minnelli, Luciano Pavarotti, et Frank Sinatra. Sur les trois CD d'accompagnement, le Frank Marocco est impressionnant dans tous les instruments par l'intermédiaire de son vivant, spontané style de jeu dont le charme et l'esprit sont incomparables. Il ya aussi un livre imprimé de haute qualité aussi bien de faire un paquet de livres et Sound Edition. Karthause Schmülling CD / Livres Publications - Allemagne |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
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 A large number of events on or near May 6th, World Accordion Day, took place in many countries. Reports on many of these events can be found on World Accordion Day website. |
by Harley Jones
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| The University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) Community Accordion Orchestra under the direction of Joan Cochran Sommers presented a spectacular 48th Annual Spring Concert in Kansas City on May 31st. Performing a variety of works, the concert program included: Tambourin from Fêtes d’Hébé by Rameau/Motti, Film Noir: City at Night by famed Los Angeles composer Leonard Stack, Serenade, (Andante Cantabile) Op. 39 by Alexander Comitas, Keniade (I. On the Safari with Herbert, II. Love Play of the Hippos, III. Jumping Gazelles and IV. Meeting of the Maassai Warriors) by Fritz Dobler, Gem of the Kaipara by Gary Daverne with Kevin Friedrich as Accordion Soloist, Suite from Video Games Live (featuring music from “Halo Suite”, Coronation & Baba Yetu from Civilization IV, Bounty Hunter Theme from Advent Rising Suite and Kingdom Hearts”, arranged by Joan Cochran Sommers, with the Video Presentation by UMKC Professor Caitlin Horsmon, Faust Walzer by Gounod and Brasilia Potpouri, both arranged by Willi Munch. The 16 member group received a well deserved standing ovation for their concert from the large audience in attendance. The members of the UMKC Accordion Orchestra for this years concert were Betty Jo Simon, Ron Barrow, Joyce Davis, Kevin Friedrich, Don Lipovac, Christine Jarquio, Bob Eichkorn, Miceky Eichkorn, Karen Boocock, Samantha Jarquio, Amy Hatfield, Cathy Sue Weiss, Mary Ann Covone, Laura Lee Crandall, Nick Baker and Brian Steever. The UMKC Accordion Orchestra has released a series of six CD’s, and for more information about ordering these, or some history of the orchestra, please visit UMKC Accordion Orchestra website. |
by Rob Howard
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 Italian accordionist Mario D'Amario has released his first CD, titled ‘Carnevale’, contains most of the program performed in recent international competitions and live recordings with a group and orchestra. The accordion used is made by Ballone Burini, whose instruments are now represented by Mario D'Amario.Mario D'Amario is the winner of numerous top flight competitions, including those of the CIA, CMA, Castelfidardo and Ikaalinen.? The CD tracks include: ‘Jazz Medley’, ‘It’s Gonna Be Your Next’, ‘Tango Italiano’, ‘Il Postino’, ‘Casse Guelle’, ‘Carnevale’, ‘Spain’, ‘Tico Tico’, ‘Piccolo Valzer Italiano’, ‘La Tempete’, Song or SB’, ‘Aquarelli Italiani’, ‘Chico Polka’, and ‘Figaro’. For further information email: info@mariodamario.com |
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 Patricia Bartell and her students were honored to host the President of the CMA Frédéric Deschamps and his student Grayson Masefield (New Zealand - picture left) for a seminar and concert. Spokane Concert Reviews.For the concert, Grayson performed both a Classical Program and Variety Program. With his great personality and amazing technique he won the hearts of the audience who gave him standing ovations and great appreciation. Spokane Concert Reviews. |
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by Rob Howard
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 Romano Viazzani is the guest artiste at White Horse Accordion Club, Wiltshire, on Sunday June 7th, 2pm. Romano is a late replacement for the original guest, Walter Perrie, who has withdrawn through illness. WHAC meets at Westbury Leigh Hall, Westbury, Wiltshire SO16 9DN, England.For further information email: jackbeecroft@blueyonder.co.uk |
by Rob Howard
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 The Senior Follies production of ‘On The Road Again’, is to be performed at the East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020. Performances are on June 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th and 27th at 7pm, and June 20th, 21st, 27th and 28th at 2pm. The five-member San Diego accordion group, The Polka Dots, are playing in all performances. |
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 French accordionist Pascal Contet performs as follows:June 13th, 9pm – Theatre du Nord, Lille; concert with comedienne Marie-Christine Barrault is part of the Lille Piano Festival June 23rd – concert during the Juin Pointe Noire Festival, N’Sango Ndji-Ndji, Brazzaville, Congo; the festival takes place from June 19th to 26th For further information email: pascalcontet@wanadoo.fr |
by Rob Howard
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 New York-based Spanish-born jazz accordionist Victor Prieto will be performing as follows:June 21st, 6pm - 55 Bar, New York; Victor Prieto Trio + One: Chris Cheek – sax, Carlo De Rosa – bass, Ferenc Nemeth - drums June 21st, 12.30pm - Blue Note, NY; Emilio Solla and NY jazz tango Project: Emilio Solla – piano, Victor Prieto – accordion, Chris Cheek – sax, Jorge Roeder – bass, Richie Barshay - drums June 23rd, 7.30pm - Jazz Standard, NY; Emilio Solla Solla and NY jazz tango Project June 18th and 25th – TBA; Electric Tango W/ Jimena Fama Victor Prieto and saxophonist Chris Cheek have just recorded a CD together, based on their original compositions. No title or release date has been announced as yet. For further information email: vpcruz@gmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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 The 23rd annual Clacton Summer Accordion Week takes place at St James Church, Clacton on Sea, Essex, from August 10th to 14th. Organiser Julie North writes: “Come and join around 30 accordionists from all over the country in an intensive and fun week of accordion orchestral playing, leading towards an exciting concert in the beautiful St. James Church on Thursday evening...... Experience a wide repertoire ranging from original works for accordion orchestra to classical and film music. This will be the 23rd year that the course has taken place, having been founded in Harwich by the late Graham Romani, and now led by Julie North and conducted by Ian Watson”. For further information email: jnorth72@hotmail.com |
New and Updated Sites |
by Rita Davidson Barnea
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| The new edition of the USA News, 1st June edition, is now online. |
by Karthause Schmulling
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| Karthause Schmülling New Book-and-Sound Editions selling a new Book about Frank Marocco and 3 CD's by Frank Marocco. Sound samples online. Purchase online. |
by Zoltan Orosz
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| A new site selling 3 CDs titled "Accordion In Black And White", "Thousandfaced Accordion" and "Under The Paris Sky" with sound samples. Music performed by Zoltan Orosz. Purchase online. |
by Harley Jones
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| 2009 Coupe Mondiale Website Update is now online. There is a new date of 30th June for registration at the discount price. Many other minor updates online too. |
by Harley Jones
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| 2009 NZAA Daily Reports, photos and results for the 2009 South Pacific International and New Zealand National Accordion Championships and Festival 2009, Saturday 30th May and Sunday 31st May are now online. South Pacific Daily Reports. |
by Tania Lukic-Marx
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| Updated AATA website for the 2009 Australian International Accordion Championships and Festival, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June, 2009. The program for the event is available online now as a download. |
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