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Presentación virtual: Linda Soley Reed AAA Lifetime Achievement Award - EE. UU.
Online: Concierto de Ghenadie Rotari “El arte de la transcripción del acordeón” - Italia
Celebración internacional de acordeón de Leavenworth 2021 - EE. UU.
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Trio Basarab Balkan Music Concert – SpainSemion Shmelkov's Class Concert in Moscow – RussiaNew Works For Accordion Ensemble/Orchestra Released by Gary DaverneNew Video: “Dreamy Harmonica” by Andreas Terzer & Hanspeter Nocker - ItalyCancelled: Tag der Harmonika 2021 - AustriaVideo: Brazilian Accordion Panorama
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Online: “Tunes in the Hoose” March Sessions - ScotlandOnline: Duo "In Vento" Concert, Manosque - FranceAlex Meixner Band at St Patrick’s Day Shindig - USACanterbury Accordion Association "Jam Session", Christchurch - New ZealandOnline: Concert “The Joys of Spring” by John Kirkpatrick – UKBridge & Wolak play "Gankino Concerto" in USA & CanadaCNIMA Celtic Music Workshop - France
Childrens Corner |
Kokkola Childrens Concert - Finland
New and Updated Sites |
Updated Site: New Zealand Accordion AssociationNew Website: Accordion House New Site - New ZealandUpdated Site: Exciting Renzo Ruggieri New Releases - ItalyUpdated Site: Antonio Spaccarotella - ItalyUpdated Site: 2021 Accordion Examination Board of NZ (AEBNZ) - New ZealandUpdated: Russian NewsHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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Coba actúa en el concierto benéfico 3.11, Tokio - Japónby Christine Johnstone |
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  Video: Selección de temas de Coba.Coba (imagen a la derecha) actuará en el Concierto Benéfico 3.11 en el Santory Hall, Tokio (imagen arriba a la izquierda) el 11 de marzo de 2021 organizado por la Organización de Apoyo Cultural y Deportivo de Japón para los huérfanos que quedaron después del terremoto del 11 de marzo, Team Smile, y Motor 01 Consejo de Estrategia Cultural. Coba ha actuado todos los años en este concierto conmemorativo anual para conmemorar el aniversario del terremoto y tsunami de 2011 en Tohoku, Japón. El lugar, Santory Hall, es uno de los salones más famosos de Tokio para la música clásica, sin embargo, este concierto incluye una variedad de estilos musicales como clásica, rock, jazz y música tradicional japonesa. Todos los artistas dan su tiempo gratis. Coba dará una actuación en solitario antes de ser acompañado por el tenor John Ken Nuzzo y la Orquesta Sinfónica para interpretar “Mambo Italiano”, que fue arreglado especialmente por Coba. |
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Presentación virtual: Linda Soley Reed AAA Lifetime Achievement Award - EE. UU.by Joan Grauman Morse |
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 Marque sus calendarios y planee unirse a nosotros mientras la Asociación Estadounidense de Acordeonistas (AAA) honra a nuestra ganadora del Premio a la Trayectoria de la AAA 2021, Linda Soley Reed, el 23 de mayo a las 3: PM EST.Educador, intérprete, director de orquesta, ex presidente de AAA, adjudicador y miembro activo de la Junta de AAA durante décadas, ¡los extraordinarios logros de Linda se celebrarán con estilo! Esta presentación virtual contará con una presentación de diapositivas, videos y actuaciones de Frank Busso, Sr., Joe Cerrito, Don Gerundo, Guy Klucevsek, Dan Mastroiani, Eddie Monteiro, Alexander Poeluev, Mario Tacca, Mary Tokarski, Frank Toscano y el estreno mundial. de una pieza compuesta para Linda por el Dr. Robert Young McMahan. Habrá una tarifa de inscripción deducible de impuestos de $ 25 para asistir al evento. Haga clic en el enlace para comprar un "Boleto de evento" en AAA-Store. Recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación y un enlace para Zoom antes del evento del 23 de mayo. ¡¡Espero verte allí!! |
Online: Concierto de Ghenadie Rotari “El arte de la transcripción del acordeón” - Italiaby Christine Johnstone |
 Vídeo: Grabación casera del primer movimiento de "Winter" de Antonio Vivaldi de Ghenadie Rotari.Ghenadie Rotari ofrecerá un concierto en línea gratuito titulado "El arte de la transcripción del acordeón: Bach, Haydn y Grieg" el 21 de marzo de 2021 a las 6.30 am UTC + 13. Este concierto incluye música que originalmente no estaba destinada al acordeón, ya que no existía en ese momento. Las posibilidades sonoras del moderno acordeón de concierto permiten una transcripción convincente de las obras, además de enriquecerlas a través de una colorida paleta de timbres. El programa del concierto consta de: J. S. Bach - "Suite francesa en sol mayor" F. J. Haydn - "Sonata en sol mayor" E. Grieg - "Suite Holberg" Para obtener más detalles, envíe un correo electrónico a: g.rotari@yahoo.com |
Celebración internacional de acordeón de Leavenworth 2021 - EE. UU.by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
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| La Celebración Internacional de Acordeón de Leavenworth 2021 (LIAC) se llevará a cabo del 17 al 20 de junio de 2021, patrocinada por la Northwest Accordion Society. El evento de este año se llevará a cabo al aire libre debido a Covid-19. Su programa original, que se planeó para 2020 (y luego se trasladó a 2021) ahora se trasladará del 16 al 19 de junio de 2022. Esto incluye el programa Festhalle, talleres y actividades de Grange. Los cambios para el evento de 2021 incluyen: • Las actividades del Festhalle deberán cancelarse este año. • Habrá mucho entretenimiento en la glorieta al aire libre. • También tienen un bonito jardín para improvisar y talleres al aire libre. • También hay planes para tener un evento de adjudicación virtual para los estudiantes. Los organizadores están emocionados de tener un festival excelente pero seguro para acordeonistas y turistas este año. Para aquellos que deseen actuar en la glorieta durante la Celebración Internacional de Acordeón de Leavenworth 2021, correo electrónico: dorisosgood@frontier.com |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
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 Trio Basarab gave a Balkan music concert at La casa de los cuentos in Barcelona, Spain on March 5th, 2021. The trio includes accordionist Anatol Eremciuc, Juan Carlos Buchan (double bass) and Albert Enkaminanko (percussion). They enjoy playing all styles of folk music such as klezmer, gipsy and Balkan. |
by Ivan Dyma, SaxAkkord Duo
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 On March 5th, 2021, a concert of the class of HG. Gnesin's assistant Semion Shmelkov, was held in the Shuvalovsky Lounge in Moscow, Russia. Danila Avaev, Sergey Danilkevich, Marina Maximets, Dmitry Dergach, Grigory Teleshov, Guzel Latypova, Alexey Kolymaev, Milan, Snezana, Steshan and Elisha Kolmogortseva, as well as Dmitry Shipitsyn, Rafael Sapukov, Daria Krasina all took part in the concert. CD's online at: Semion Shmelkov |
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 Gary Daverne New work released for Accordion Ensemble/Orchestra ED0093a - The German Polka Accordion Ensemble/Orchestra, Score Score provided free for conductors to view. Instruments: Accordion 1, 2, 3, 4, Bass, Drum kit, Electronium 1, 2. ED0093b - The German Polka Accordion Ensemble/Orchestra, all parts Gary Daverne New Arrangement for Accordion Orchestra Released gd104a - Sounds of the South (arrangement) for accordion orchestra Score Score provided free for conductors to view. gd104b - Sounds of the South (arrangement) for accordion orchestra All Parts Well known melodies from the USA Southern States: Oh Suzanna Yellow Rose of Texas For When the Saints Go Marching In Jimmy Crack Corn Steam Boat Bill Deep in the Heart of Texas Dixieland arranged for: Accordion 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 plus bass and drums. |
by Christine Johnstone
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| A new video entitled “Dreamy Harmonica” has been released by Tyrolis Music and features musicians Andreas Terzer (accordion) & Hanspeter Nocker (guitar) from South Tyrol, Italy. Enjoy. |
by Werner Weibert
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 The HVO - Harmonica Verband Osterreichs (Accordion Association of Austria), organisers of the Tag der Harmonika 2021 competition (Day of the Accordion), regret to announce that the event which was due to be held in Perg, Austria from 3rd to 6th June 2021 is cancelled due to Covid-19.They sincerely hope that they may be able to run the event later in the year, however this depends on the ever changing virus situation in the future. Further details will be published as they come to hand. |
by Christine Johnstone
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| This video is Season 2 of the Ori-Gen Series entitled “Brazilian Accordion Panorama”. The video is “A journey through the many regions of Brazil” and features performances by Bebe Kramer, Felipe Hostins, Vitor Gonçalves, Nonato Lima, Mestrinho, Lulinha Alencar, Rob Curto, Luciano Maia and Toninho Ferragutti. |
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by Christine Johnstone
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| “Tunes in the Hoose” will hold their next Scottish Session live online on Sunday March 7th. Hosts include accordionist Peter Wood and Ross McNaughton (bagpipes) who will be joined by guests Gary West and Douglas Montgomery. “Tunes in the Hoose” is an online community created to keep Scottish musicians playing together at a time when opportunities are uncertain. For details email: hello@tunesinthehoose.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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| Duo “In Vento” will give a free online concert on March 13th, 2021 at 6pm (March 14th at 6am UTC+13) from Manosque, France, organised by the Association Jeux d'Anches. Duo “In Vento” includes Ambre Vuillermoz (accordion) and Marion Fermé (recorder). They will perform works by Bach, Vivaldi, Derbez and Cashian. For details email: asso.jeuxdanches@gmail.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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 Alex Meixner performs his new Polka composition titled: "Give It A Go!"The Alex Meixner Band will entertain at the St Patrick’s Day Shindig “Shamrockin the Haus” at the American German Club of the Palm Beaches in Lake Worth, Florida, USA on March 13th, 2021 from 4pm to 9pm. The event will feature a variety of pieces suited to the occasion! For details phone: 561-967-6464 |
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| The Canterbury Accordion Association will hold their first 2021 "Jam Session" at St Stephen's Church in Christchurch on March 14th, 2021 at 3pm. Everyone is welcome to attend on all instruments. For details email: jkperry@xtra.co.nz |
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 John Kirkpatrick will give an online concert entitled “The Joys of Spring” on March 21st, 2021 at 7.30pm GMT.John will play a programme of “uplifting, cheerful songs and tunes to celebrate the coming of spring, the rising of the sap, and everything that used to make us want to dance, leap, caper, and rejoice at this time of year”. For details email: squeezer@johnkirkpatrick.co.uk |
by Rita Davidson Barnea
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| Video: Filmed July 2020, at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Michael Bridge (accordion & piano) and Kornel Wolak (clarinet & piano) have created this elaborate fantasia, based on the popular Bulgarian folk tune, Gankino Horo.” The video is part of Bridge & Wolak's film "From Bach to Benny Goodman." The complete show was filmed in July 2020 at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts in Kingston, Ontario. Without a live audience, Bridge & Wolak took the opportunity to film in typically-unseen locations around the hall, including an intimate backstage tour of The Isabel. The complete film is 1h 6m. Michael Bridge and Kornel Wolak are an internationally-acclaimed music & comedy duo, integrating traditional acoustic instruments with 21st century digital technology. They perform their own uniquely re-imagined repertoire of classical, world and jazz fusion. With deft virtuosity and endless wit, Bridge & Wolak have been called the “Victor Borges of the 21st Century.” Future 2021 performances include: • April 17th: Port Ludlow Bay Club @ 7pm Port Ludlow, WA, United States • April 18th: Bishop Centre for the Performing Arts @ 2pm, Aberdeen, WA, United States • April 25th: Hobson Public School @ 8pm Hobson, MT, United States • April 27th: Fort Benton Elementary School @ 8pm Fort Benton, MT, United States • April 29th: Seeley Swan High School @ 8pm Seeley Lake, MT, United States • April 30th: Belt Performing Arts Center @ 8pm Belt, MT, United States • May 5th: The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts @ 7.30pm Brantford, ON, Canada |
by Christine Johnstone
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 The CNIMA directed by Nathalie Boucheix will hold a Celtic Music Workshop with Alain Pennec (picture left) from April 26th to 30th, 2021.Alain is a specialist in Celtic music and will introduce attendees to Breton, Irish, Welsh, Asturian and other music styles. The workshop will also include technical work, ornamentation, phrasing and bellows control. For further details email: cnima@orange.fr |
Childrens Corner |
by Harley Jones
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| The XXIII Kokkola Winter Festival featured performances by children. The video above is a performance by the Keski-Pohjanmaan konservatorion Juniorharmonikat conducted by Raimo Vertainen. View the whole concert at: http://www.accordions.com/kokkola/2021/index.htm#eight |
New and Updated Sites |
by Harley Jones
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| The New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) have updated their site with information on the 2021 New Zealand and South Pacific Accordion Championships and Festival to be held on June 5th and 6th, 2021. They have also updated the page about the Dargaville Museum and the "Accordion Gems" Collection by Kevin Friedrich at the Museum. The contact and other information about the 2021 additions was added to the page. |
by Alanah Jones
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| Accordion House Importer/Retailer of Auckland has a new website. Manager Maurice Jones with all new graphics added. |
by Harley Jones
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 Video: Renzo Ruggieri has released his new work "Il Bosco Incantato" for accordion and string orchestra. The accordion soloist is Claudio Azzaro.Catalog: rrenzo517 - Il Bosco Incantato for free bass accordion Catalog: rrenzo524 - Il Bosco Incantato for free bass accordion and string orchestra (full score and individual parts). Renzo Ruggieri is pictured right with his new accordion by Bugari Armando, has also published an update of his very popular composition "Tango Italian" (ver. 1.3) for solo virtuoso accordion. Real value for only Euro 10 and ideal for competitions and concerts. Catalog: rrenzo503 Tango Italiano is also released in 5 versions: accordion & orchestra and accordion & string orchestra accordion & strings, rhythmic section accordion & rhythmic section added piano (full score and individual parts). Catalog: rrenzo522 |
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by Harley Jones
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 Antonio Spaccarotella site information has been updated and new photos added. |
by Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association
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 The Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand (AEBNZ) has updated its website with the 2021 examination dates and 2021 entry fees and entry forms. There is also a change to the grade 7 and grade 8 music lists. |
by Christine Johnstone
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| The Accordion Russia News has been updated with important information on upcoming events. |
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