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“Accordionist of the Year Theme" for Karlsson's Music Celebrating World Accordion Day – Sweden
Martynas Levickis Festival Summer 2023 Opening Concert - Germany
Renzo Ruggieri Releases Tournée Arrangements - Italy
Ryan Corbett Performs at Bath Festival - England
Promoter for the love of the accordion: Beniamino Bugiolacchi - Italy
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
XXVI International Competition & Festival of Performers on Musical Instruments – Russia
Texas Folklife Hosts Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Championships – USA
Video: 2023 NAMM Show Concert - USA
Video: Brij Narain Mathur Performing for World Accordion Day - India
Future events |
Akkordeon-Orchester Gutach e.V. Annual Concert - Germany
Accordionist Dave Evans Accompanies French Vocalist - Australia
La Fiesta de Las Orquestas – Italy
Vardos Trio Concert at Melbourne Recital Centre - Australia
5th International Accordion Competition – Poland
2023 Concord of Sounds International Accordion Competition – Latvia
Church 300th Anniversary Features Accordion Pops Orchestra – USA
5th Tuscan Diatonic Organetto and Accordion Competition & Festival - Italy
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AWAM Festival World Accordion Day Program - USA
CNIMA is Celebrating World Accordion Day (WAD) - France
2nd Annual Powell River Accordion Festival Features World Accordion Day Performances - Canada
Mike Middleton World Accordion Day Performances - USA
Atlanta Celebrates World Accordion Day – USA
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“Accordion on Wheels” Concert Celebrates World Accordion Day – Indiaby Christine Johnstone |
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 The United News of India featured a news item this week on the “Accordion on Wheels” celebration for World Accordion Day in India.The event, which is part of the “Celebration on Wheels” initiative, will feature four accordionists who will perform nostalgic Hindu songs inside the Pune Metro in Pune, India, starting from the Concourse of the Vanaz Metro Station in Kothrud on May 6th, 2023. Songs will be played inside the Metro up to the Garware Metro Station, then played again on the return journey to the Vanaz Metro Station. Hemant Urdhwareshe, Chandu Kale and Ram Aswani will perform with guest of honour Anil Gode. Their program will include a nostalgic Marathi song related to trains. |
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“Accordionist of the Year Theme" for Karlsson's Music Celebrating World Accordion Day – Swedenby Christine Johnstone |
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| Karlsson's Music in Fjärås kyrkby, Sweden will celebrate World Accordion Day (WAD) with an “Accordionist of the Year Theme" on May 6th, 2023. Their store will be “open house” with different artists performing during the day: Håkan Andersson who performs together with guitarist Claes Ottelid and Beiron Hultman. Beiron was voted by the members of SDR (Sveriges Dragspelares Riksförbund) as "Dragsplayer of the Year" in Sweden in 2022 and Håkan was voted in 2023, so they are the last two to receive this honorable title that we will experience on the same stage in Fjärås. The event will also include displays, coffee and cakes during the day and some special offers. Start time: 11am Performances at 12 midday and 2.30pm For details email: info@karlssonsmusik.se |
Martynas Levickis Festival Summer 2023 Opening Concert - Germanyby AWW |
 In 2023, Martynas Levickis (picture left by Sebastian-Madej) will shape the Festival Summer as a prizewinner in residence in 26 concerts and events. This means that the Lithuanian accordionist can finally put his residency (planned for 2020), into practice. His opening concert at the traditional festival will take place at the Neubrandenburg Konzertkirche (Concert Church) in Neubrandenburg, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Germany on June 17th, 2023 at 6pm. “Martynas wrote the Festival Overture for this occasion himself. In addition, the Lithuanian shows the diversity of the accordion with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.” He is supported by the NDR Radiophilharmonie, directed by Delyana Lazarova. Program as follows: Levickis: Festival Overture for accordion solo Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin (orig. for piano solo) Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue for accordion and orchestra (orig. for piano and orchestra, version by Martynas Levickis) Shaw: Entr'acte for strings Stravinsky: The Firebird. Concert Suite No. 2 |
Renzo Ruggieri Releases Tournée Arrangements - Italyby Harley Jones |
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 Tournée arrangements & compositions: Catalog rrenzo527 available online for only €20,80 for the 40 page pdf book of:- La Czardas (Monti, arr. Ruggieri) - Mazurka Celebre (Migliavacca, arr. Ruggieri) - Figaro (for soloist, Rossini, arr. Ruggieri) - Maple Leaf Rag (Joplin, arr. Ruggieri) - Passione e Fisarmonica (Ruggieri) Renzo Ruggieri writes: "I decided to release my first arrangements for virtuoso/variètè accordion. I used this music when I was a demonstrator for acoustic and electronic accordions so these arrangements have the advantage of working very well for both acoustic accordion and MIDI electronic accordion." |
Ryan Corbett Performs at Bath Festival - Englandby Rob Howard |
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| Accordionist Ryan Corbett will perform at the 75th Bath Festival in Bath, England, UK with Emma Baird (violin) on May 19th, 2023 at The Guildhall. The 2023 festival will run from May 12th to 21st and include a variety of performances, talks, workshops and walks. This year’s theme is “Opening Up” and the festival will hold over 130 events in more than 50 of Bath’s distinctive buildings and spaces. For details email: info@bathfestivals.org.uk |
Promoter for the love of the accordion: Beniamino Bugiolacchi - Italyby Harley Jones |
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 Picture above: 2003 Picture of City Castelfidardo - Klingenthal Twinning Ceremony. There are many famous accordion identities in this picture. View the large size picture: 2003Twinning.jpgFor many years Beniamino Bugiolacchi has been committed in looking after the image of the accordion. He has a deep knowledge of all national accordion productions and AWW had the pleasure and permission to publish his documentation in 2010 - Chronology of Italian Accordions Already at the young age of 19, in 1963, he made his first approach with the accordion at the occasion of the first centenary of the founding of the Italian accordion industry and then devoted a lifetime promoting the instrument. It was with personal pride that he was able to dedicate himself to the Museum Castelfidardo project, of which he was co-founder and director for 33 years. Another highly important moment was in 1984: for the first time, thanks to the commitment of the Minister of Education and twelve directors of the major Italian conservatories, a chair of classical accordion was established at the Rossini Conservatory in Pesaro and later in a number of musically-oriented secondary schools. Numerous international events and exhibitions lead him to Geilo/Oslo, Tokyo, Frankfurt, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo in Brazil, Shanghai, Sidney, London, Paris - always as a promoter of the accordion, presenting the city of Castelfidardo and its musical instrument manufacturers. Numerous appearances on TV, conferences for important institutions such as the ICE (Institute for Foreign Trade) and publications and articles on the accordion in specialised magazines. May 2023 will mark the twentieth anniversary of the twinning between two important cities known throughout the world for their accordion production: Castelfidardo and Klingenthal (in 2003 the initiators included Beniamino and Aldo Belmonti with the support of the then Mayor Tersilio Marotta and the then Deputy Mayor Mirco Soprani). Thanks to Beniamino Bugiolacchi for the enthusiasm and effort making the accordion part of his travels, stories and collaborations, to integrate the instruments on TV, films, shows, documentaries, conservatories, lectures, exhibitions and numerous publications such as in his book "Artigiani del suono". In 2012 he was awarded the 'Sigillo' as a meritorious citizen by the municipality of Castelfidardo. Full details: Beniamino Bugiolacchi |
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XV "Accordion Days" Dani Harmonica Festival - Bosnia and Herzegovinaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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| Picture top: Hazim Mehmedic who achieved the highest number of points of all participants of the festival and thus won the challenge cup. The first festival "Dani Harmonike" took place in Ugljevik in 2009, organized by the elementary music school "Kornelije Stankovic". In addition to concerts, seminars and specialist lectures, competitions for harmonica soloists, chamber ensembles and orchestras were held, evaluated by an international expert jury made up of renowned and proven music teachers and performers from several countries. In recent years the festival has hosted top artists such as Vladimir Murza, Alexander Sklyarov, Yuri Shishkin, Pavel Fenjuk, Alexander Poeluev, Sergey Osokin, Eduard Akhanov, Irina Serotyuk, Juan Ignasia Rueda, Vladimir Olejnik, Winfried Hackl, Yevgeni Kobyakov, Ljubiša Pavkovic, Narodnog, the RTS orchestra, the Balkan Strings trio and many other artists from home and abroad. Thanks to the excellent organization, high evaluation criteria and great guests, according to many prominent music critics, the festival soon gained great reputation, like other recognized European and world festivals with a long tradition. The special significance of the festival also lies in the fact that it is the first accordion festival to be organized in Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina, making it one of the rare festivals in two different countries. The "Dani Harmonike" festival was intended to promote and validate cultural and musical creativity in this region. Over the past nine years, however, it has deservedly gained much greater prominence, becoming a heritage event that celebrated its 15th anniversary this year. It has contributed to the affirmation and promotion of the accordion, both in the region and in Europe and the world. The most famous names in the accordion world were successfully welcomed, but also motivated and showcased many young talents. Many countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Sweden, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina have been represented at previous "Accordion Days". This year around 150 young accordionists from 20 countries met to determine their best in 9 solo, 5 entertainment and 3 chamber music categories. Many participants surprised the international jury with their performances, which were already very mature at a young age. Special mention should be made of Agafya Glotova - Davydova (Israel), Peter Sokol (Slovakia), Luca Bello (Italy) and Petar Dincic (Serbia). Hazim Mehmedic (BIH - picture top) achieved the highest number of points of all participants of the festival and thus won the challenge cup. Alexej Murza (Ukraine), Artjom Nizhnik (Israel), Radu Ratoi (Moldova) and Yuri Shishkin (Russia) were invited as guest soloists for the evening concerts who greatly impressed the audience with their outstanding interpretation of works from different epochs. Once again, Slavisa Peric, as organizer, made the 15th edition of the "Dani Harmonike" possible. In September he will organize the 76th Coupe Mondiale of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA), and in December the next "Accordion Festival" will follow in Graz (Austria). Many thanks for this exceptional achievement of organizing three competitions in one year! |
XXVI International Competition & Festival of Performers on Musical Instruments – Russiaby Ivan Dyma, SaxAkkord Duo |
 The XXVI International Competition & Festival of Performers on Musical Instruments based on video recordings will be held from May 25th to June 5th, 2023 in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.The competition is aimed at students of music schools, children's art schools, education centers, educational institutions of secondary and higher professional education, teachers of primary, secondary and higher educational institutions as well as professional, amateur, non-professional groups and performers. Classes (including accordion) are available for a variety of age groups from: • Under seven years through to over 56 years old for soloists. • Ensemble (instrumental, vocal, mixed) - seven categories including students, graduate students, teachers, professional performers and amateurs and non-professional performers. • Ensemble "Teacher-Student" - four categories including elementary, high school, secondary vocational education and graduate students of a higher educational institution (conservatory, academy, institute, etc.) Entries close on May 24th, 2023. Download competition rules and entry information here: 2023Krasnoyarsk.pdf |
Texas Folklife Hosts Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Championships – USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
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 The 2023 Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Championships will be hosted by Texas Folklife on May 13th, 2023 at 1pm, at the Texas Spirit Theatre in the Bullock Museum, Austin, Texas, USA.The championship round of the 17th annual statewide Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Contest features talented young accordion players from across Texas. The event is free and open to the public. The event will also feature performances from Josh Baca & the Hot Tamales, fronted by Los Texmaniacs’ Grammy-nominated accordionist Josh Baca, and North Texas accordion teacher and musician Elena Fainshtein (picture right). This year’s finalists will compete live in the categories Polka, and two Conjunto categories: 16 and under 17 to 21 - these contestants will vie for the Anthony Ortiz, Jr. Grand Prize, named after the Austin-area former contest finalist and friend of Texas Folklife who passed away in 2017. 2023 Big Squeeze Conjunto Finalists: Conjunto Finalists: 16 and Under Adiel Emmanuel Vazquez, Pasadena (14) Chelsea Campos, San Benito (16) Giovani Guerrero, Mission (15) Roberto Martinez III, Edcouch (13) Conjunto Finalists: 17-21 Eligio Martinez, San Benito (19) Gilberto Treviño, Palmview (17) Polka Finalists: John Hickl, Elmaton (22) Levi Burroughs, New Braunfels (15) Timur Didych, Southlake (16) Cajun/Zydeco Honorable Mention Kevin Hillbun, Scott, LA (24) For further details email: bigsqueeze@texasfolklife.org |
Video: 2023 NAMM Show Concert - USAby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: “Got a Match” & “El Madero” by CPez (Cory Pesaturo), Sarah Drums, Elden Kelly, Eva Scow, at NAMM Main Stage 2023. The NAMM show was held at the Anaheim Convention Center and Campus in Anaheim, California, USA in April 2023. Players are: CPez - accordion Sarah_Drms (Sarah Thawer) - Drums Elden Kelly - Guitar Eva Scow - Mandolin Joseph Acampora - Bass Cameron Shave - Trumpet |
Video: Brij Narain Mathur Performing for World Accordion Day - Indiaby Harley Jones |
| Video: Brij Narain Mathur 2022 performance for World Accordion Day in India. The concert took place at the Book Fair at Patel Stadium in Ajmer, India, arranged by the Saptak music group. Song: Mera joota hai japani Singer: Mukesh, Film: Shri 420 Accordionist: Brij Narain Mathur Keyboard: Narendra Jain Bongo: Lalit Kumar Sharma Octopad: Satish Dikshit Announcement: Mrs. Vartika Sharma. Accompanying artists: Gop Merani, Rajiv Saxena. |
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“Black Pencil” Library Pop Up Concerts – Netherlandsby Christine Johnstone |
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 “Black Pencil”, (picture left) which features accordionist Marko Kassl, will perform Pop Up concerts at the De Nieuwe Bibliotheek (New Library - pictured below) in Almere-Stad, Netherlands as follows:• May 6th, 2023 at 1pm • July 1st, 2023 at 1pm • July 22nd, 2023 at 1pm For details email: info@denieuwebibliotheek.nl |
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Akkordeon-Orchester Gutach e.V. Annual Concert - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Akkordeon-Orchester Gutach e.V. will perform their Annual Concert at the Festhalle Gutach in Gutach, Germany on May 6th, 2023, World Accordion Day. Their program entitled “Classic Meets Rock”, will include a wide variety of pieces such as Carmen Suites (Bizet), Led Zeppelin, Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen), Scorpions and Tina Turner. For details email: facebook@akko-gutach.de |
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Accordionist Dave Evans Accompanies French Vocalist - Australiaby Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association |
  Accordionist Dave Evans will accompany French vocalist, Noria Letts (picture above right) at the Birds Basement in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on May 11th, 2023 at 7.30pm.Their program will include a variety of French songs, also accompanied by Steve Sedergreen (piano), Mark Elton (double bass) and Phil Collings (drums). |
La Fiesta de Las Orquestas – Italyby Christine Johnstone |
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  La Fiesta de Las Orquestas (The Festival of Orchestras) will be held at the ASD Tango Club Calesita in Pescara, Italy from May 12th to 14th, 2023.The event aims to “spread the culture of Argentine Tango in all its forms.” Three groups will perform each day of the festival as follows: May 12th: Orquesta Tipica Sans Souci (Argentina) - picture above left May 13th: Simone Marini and La Gran Tango - picture right May 14th: Lo Que Vendrà (Italy) - picture below See poster for details. |
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Vardos Trio Concert at Melbourne Recital Centre - Australiaby Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association |
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| Vardos Trio, which includes accordionist Sophia Chapman will perform a Hungarian Dance House Revival concert in the Primrose Potter Salon of the Melbourne Recital Centre in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on May 13th, 2023 at 6.30pm. This year "Vardos celebrate 30 years since Alana Hunt formed the band in Fremantle, with two concerts at Primrose Potter Salon focussing on Hungarian and Romanian music." The second concert will be held in September 2023. For details email: vardos@vardos.com.au |
5th International Accordion Competition – Polandby Christine Johnstone |
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 The 5th International Accordion Competition will take place at the Fryderyk Chopin Music School in Solec Kujawski, Poland on May 17th and 18th, 2023.The event is organised by the Society for the Development “Music Education – the Way of Success” along with the Frederic Chopin Primary Music School in Solec Kujawski. Guest performer Marcin Wyrostek (picture left) will entertain on May 17th. See poster for details. |
2023 Concord of Sounds International Accordion Competition – Latviaby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 2023 Concord of Sounds International Accordion Competition is coordinated online from Latvia, May 17th and 18th, 2023. The competition is a virtual event for participants in music schools, secondary schools and higher educational establishments. For details phone: +371 26444898 |
Church 300th Anniversary Features Accordion Pops Orchestra – USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
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 The Accordion Pops Orchestra, conducted by Al Terzo, will perform at the 300th anniversary celebrations of the South Presbyterian Church in Bergenfield, New Jersey, USA on May 20th, 2023 at 5pm.The orchestra consists entirely of accordions plus percussion instruments. There are about 30 members including professionals, teachers, and amateur musicians. Their repertoire features a wide range of music categories, including Broadway, popular music, movie themes, and light classical compositions. For further information email: webmaster@accordionpops.com |
5th Tuscan Diatonic Organetto and Accordion Competition & Festival - Italyby AWW |
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| The "5th Tuscan Diatonic Organ Festival" Diatonic Organetto and Accordion Competition, will be held in Campi Bisenzio, Osteria "La Tartaruga", Florence, Tuscany, Italy on May 20th and 21st, 2023. The event is organised with the patronage of the Municipality of Campi Bisenzio (FI) and the collaboration of the Associations A.M.I.SA.D. APS (Associazione Musicale Italiana Strumenti ad Ancia, Diatonici) of Maiolati Spontini (AN), C.D.M.I. of Recoaro Terme (VI) and "Amici della Musica APS" of San Benedetto del Tronto (AP). Applications for participation, completed in all its parts on the attached form, must be received by May 19th, 2023. Download competition categories, regulations & entry form here: 2023ReglomentoToscano.pdf |
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Past News List of Linksby AWW |
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Information 2023 World Accordion Day, 6th May each year |
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Release of 2023 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations 2022 Coupe Mondiale, October 04 - 09, Switzerland Daily Reports from 05 October |
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PIF Castelfidardo 2022 Daily Reports |
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XXXIV International Festival, Moscow Daily Reports |
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2023 Accordion Cruise, Finland Information, News article |
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Accordion Reed Production Article Link |
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Chronology of Production of Italian Accordions Article Link |
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2022 AAA Recent publications, USA News Link and Article |
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Sirius Accordion Trio: First Interview "Meet the Musician Behind the Sound" - Italyby Harley Jones |
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  "Meet the Musician Behind the Sound" is a new series of interviews with young and upcoming accordionists so you can get to know them better. The Collaborators conducting the interviews are Adele Pirozzolo and Andrea Di Giacomo. This interview was created by Adele Pirozzolo.The first interview is now published: Research and innovation in chamber music repertoire - Interview with the Sirius Accordion Trio. The Sirius Accordion Trio, made up of Michele Bianco, Alberto Nardelli and Pietro Secundo, came to life in December 2019 and aims to disseminate the classical accordion within the most important concert venues, expressing the potential of an instrument that is too often still relegated to the popular sphere. Read the "Meet the Musician Behind the Sound" interview at: English: http://www.accordions.com/interviews/Meet-SiriusTrio.aspx Italian: http://www.accordions.com/interviews/Meet-SiriusTrio-it.aspx |
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AWAM Festival World Accordion Day Program - USAby Jane Christison |
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| A World of Accordions Museum (AWAM) have released their full schedule of events for World Accordion Day and the Willard (Bill) Palmer Festival from May 5th to 7th, 2023. Download schedule: WAD_2023_Schedule.pdf Select events from the Hanni Strahl Concert Hall will be live streamed. Please register online to receive live video links by email. To register: 2023FestivalRegistration |
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CNIMA is Celebrating World Accordion Day (WAD) - Franceby Nathalie Boucheix, Director CNIMA J.Mornet |
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| CNIMA J.Mornet is celebrating World Accordion Day (WAD) with accordion entertainment promotion by CNIMA students,6th May, Free admission at the Hotel de la Poste, Saint Sauves d'Auvergne, 11 am - 1pm. |
2nd Annual Powell River Accordion Festival Features World Accordion Day Performances - Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 2nd Annual Powell River Accordion Festival will take place in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada on May 5th and 6th, 2023, directed by Walter Martella and Karina Inkster. The event will begin with an opening concert featuring three accordionists and other musicians in many different groupings including a 5-piece tango band, a jazz quartet, classical and klezmer duets, and more. The following day (May 6th) will be dedicated to World Accordion Day (WAD) with a full schedule of events including a masterclass led by Jelena Milojevic, open mic performances by accordionists of all levels, a klezmer workshop, and Accordion 101 for complete beginners. On both days “Tempo Trend” (an accordion specialty shop based in Victoria, BC) will be featured, who will have accordion sales and repairs, sheet music, accordion accessories, and more. Squeezebox Night wraps up the Fest with lively popular music during dinner and drinks. A full band will be joined by accordionists for the evening. |
Mike Middleton World Accordion Day Performances - USAby Harley Jones |
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 Dr. Mike Middleton is supporting the World of Accordions Museum Dr Willard A Palmer Festival, held each World Accordion Day weekend. Mike Middleton, Texan accordionist and AWAM Board member, is supporting this event with a "Myron Floren Tribute Concert". This tribute concert will include historical discussions about Myron's life, his music, and influence. Some of Myron's favorite music will be performed, including his compositions, arrangements and songs and the Lawrence Welk TV Show which was so incredibly popular across the USA. Then, Sunday morning, May 7, 2023 members of the Museum and friends, will again join Mike Middleton with Mike & The Middletones Trio hosting a non denominational polka music service at 10 am. We hope you will support this fundraiser event for the superb A World of Accordions Museum and also take the opportunity to visit this wonderful resource for all accordion interested fans. Download schedule: WAD_2023_Schedule.pdf Select events from the Hanni Strahl Concert Hall will be live streamed. Please register online to receive live video links by email. To register: 2023FestivalRegistration |
Atlanta Celebrates World Accordion Day – USAby Rob Howard |
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 Atlanta, Georgia, USA will celebrate World Accordion Day (WAD) with a special live music presentation, organised by Village Music and Accordionology on May 6th, 2023 from 11am to 3pm.The event will be held at the Wild Heaven Beer Garden, Avondale Estates, Georgia with performances by Gabe Granitz, Dan Coy, Nick Edelstein and more. Other events include an “Open Jam” session, with accordionists invited to bring their instruments and join in as well as a “Mini-museum” with instruments on display from 1840 to 2022. For details email: info@accordionology.com |
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