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“Accordion on Wheels” Concert Celebrates World Accordion Day – Indiaby Christine Johnstone |
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. |
“Accordionist of the Year Theme" for Karlsson's Music Celebrating World Accordion Day – Swedenby Christine Johnstone |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Promotor por amor al acordeón: Beniamino Bugiolacchi - Italiaby Harley Jones |
Foto superior: Foto de 2003 de la ceremonia de hermanamiento entre la ciudad de Castelfidardo y Klingenthal. En esta foto aparecen muchas identidades famosas del acordeón. Ver imágen tamaño grande: 2003Twinning.jpg Durante muchos años Beniamino Bugiolacchi se ha dedicado a cuidar la imagen del acordeón. Él tiene un profundo conocimiento de todas las producciones nacionales de acordeón y AWW tuvo el placer y el permiso para publicar su documentación en 2010 - Chronology of Italian Accordions Ya a la temprana edad de 19 años, en 1963, hizo su primer acercamiento con el acordeón con motivo del primer centenario de la fundación de la industria italiana del acordeón y luego dedicó toda una vida a la promoción del instrumento. Con orgullo personal pudo dedicarse al proyecto del Museo Castelfidardo (Museum Castelfidardo), del que fue cofundador y director durante 33 años. Otro momento muy importante fue en 1984: por primera vez, gracias al compromiso del Ministro de Educación y de doce directores de los principales conservatorios italianos, se creó una cátedra de acordeón clásico en el Conservatorio Rossini de Pesaro y, más tarde, en varios institutos de enseñanza secundaria con orientación musical. Numerosos eventos y exposiciones internacionales le llevan a Geilo/Oslo, Tokio, Frankfurt, Los Ángeles, Sao Paulo en Brasil, Shanghai, Sidney, Londres, París - siempre como promotor del acordeón, presentando la ciudad de Castelfidardo y sus fabricantes de instrumentos musicales. Numerosas apariciones en TV, conferencias para importantes instituciones como el ICE (Instituto de Comercio Exterior) y publicaciones y artículos sobre el acordeón en revistas especializadas. En mayo de 2023 se celebrará el vigésimo aniversario del hermanamiento entre dos importantes ciudades conocidas en todo el mundo por su producción de acordeones: Castelfidardo y Klingenthal (en 2003 los iniciadores fueron Beniamino y Aldo Belmonti con el apoyo del entonces alcalde Tersilio Marotta y el entonces teniente de alcalde Mirco Soprani). Gracias a Beniamino Bugiolacchi por el entusiasmo y esfuerzo haciendo que el acordeón forme parte de sus viajes, historias y colaboraciones, para integrar los instrumentos en TV, películas, espectáculos, documentales, conservatorios, conferencias, exposiciones y numerosas publicaciones como en su libro "Artigiani del suono". En 2012 fue galardonado con el "Sigillo" como ciudadano meritorio por el municipio de Castelfidardo. Detalles completos: Beniamino Bugiolacchi |
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XV "Accordion Days" Dani Harmonica Festival - Bosnia and Herzegovinaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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 |
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 |
“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 |
Akkordeon-Orchester Gutach e.V. Annual Concert - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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 |
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 |
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. |
Vardos Trio Concert at Melbourne Recital Centre - Australiaby Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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Trío de Acordeones Sirius: Primera entrevista "Conozca al músico detrás del sonido" (Meet the Musician Behind the Sound) - Italiaby Harley Jones |
"Conoce al músico que hay detrás del sonido" (Meet the Musician Behind the Sound) es una nueva serie de entrevistas a jóvenes y prometedores acordeonistas para que puedas conocerlos mejor. Los colaboradores que realizan las entrevistas son Adele Pirozzolo y Andrea Di Giacomo. Esta entrevista ha sido realizada por Adele Pirozzolo. La primera entrevista ya está publicada: Investigación e innovación en el repertorio de música de cámara - Entrevista con el Sirius Accordion Trio. El Sirius Accordion Trio, formado por Michele Bianco, Alberto Nardelli y Pietro Secundo, cobró vida en diciembre de 2019 y tiene como objetivo difundir el acordeón clásico dentro de las salas de conciertos más importantes, expresando el potencial de un instrumento que, con demasiada frecuencia, sigue relegado a la esfera popular. Lea la entrevista "Conozca al músico detrás del sonido" en: Inglés: http://www.accordions.com/interviews/Meet-SiriusTrio.aspx Italiano: http://www.accordions.com/interviews/Meet-SiriusTrio-it.aspx |
Programa del Festival AWAM Día Mundial del Acordeón (WAD) - EE.UU.by Jane Christison |
El Museo A World of Accordions (AWAM) ha publicado su programa completo de eventos para el Día Mundial del Acordeón y el Festival Willard (Bill) Palmer del 5 al 7 de mayo de 2023. Descargar programa: WAD_2023_Schedule.pdf Algunos eventos de la Sala de Conciertos Hanni Strahl se retransmitirán en directo. Inscríbase en línea para recibir enlaces de vídeo en directo por correo electrónico. Para inscribirse: 2023FestivalRegistration |
CNIMA celebra el Día Mundial del Acordeón (WAD) - Franciaby Nathalie Boucheix, Director CNIMA J.Mornet |
El CNIMA J.Mornet celebra el Día Mundial del Acordeón (World Accordion Day - WAD) con una entretenimiento de acordeón promovida por alumnos del CNIMA, el 6 de mayo, entrada gratuita en el Hotel de la Poste, Saint Sauves d'Auvergne, de 11 a 13 horas. |
El 2º Festival Anual del Acordeón de Powell River ofrece actuaciones en el Día Mundial del Acordeón - Canadáby Christine Johnstone |
El 2º Festival Anual de Acordeón de Powell River tendrá lugar en Powell River, Columbia Británica, Canadá, los días 5 y 6 de mayo de 2023, bajo la dirección de Walter Martella y Karina Inkster. El evento comenzará con un concierto inaugural en el que participarán tres acordeonistas y otros músicos en diferentes agrupaciones, como una banda de tango de 5 músicos, un cuarteto de jazz, dúos clásicos y klezmer, y mucho más. El día siguiente (6 de mayo) estará dedicado al Día Mundial del Acordeón (World Accordion Day - WAD), con un programa repleto de actos que incluirá una clase magistral dirigida por Jelena Milojevic, actuaciones al micrófono abierto de acordeonistas de todos los niveles, un taller de klezmer y Acordeón 101 para principiantes. Ambos días se presentará "Tempo Trend" (una tienda especializada en acordeones con sede en Victoria, BC), que tendrá venta y reparación de acordeones, partituras, accesorios para acordeones y mucho más. La noche de Squeezebox cerrará el festival con música popular durante la cena y las copas. Una banda completa se unirá a los acordeonistas durante la velada. |
Mike Middleton actúa en el Día Mundial del Acordeón (WAD) - EE.UU.by Harley Jones |
El Dr. Mike Middleton apoya el Festival Dr Willard A Palmer del Museo Mundial del Acordeón (AWAM), que se celebra cada fin de semana del Día Mundial del Acordeón (WAD). Mike Middleton, acordeonista tejano y miembro de la Junta Directiva de la AWAM, apoya este evento con un "Concierto Homenaje a Myron Floren". Este concierto homenaje incluirá debates históricos sobre la vida de Myron, su música y su influencia. Se interpretará parte de la música favorita de Myron, incluyendo sus composiciones, arreglos y canciones y el programa de televisión Lawrence Welk, que fue tan increíblemente popular en todo EE.UU.. A continuación, el domingo 7 de mayo de 2023 por la mañana, los miembros del Museo y amigos se unirán de nuevo a Mike Middleton con Mike & The Middletones Trio, que ofrecerá un servicio de música polka no confesional a las 10 de la mañana. Esperamos que apoye este evento de recaudación de fondos para el magnífico Museo A World of Accordions (AWAM) y también aproveche la oportunidad para visitar este maravilloso recurso para todos los aficionados interesados en el acordeón. Descargar WAD programa: WAD_2023_Schedule.pdf Algunos eventos de la Sala de Conciertos Hanni Strahl se retransmitirán en directo. Inscríbase en línea para recibir enlaces de vídeo en directo por correo electrónico. Para inscribirse: 2023FestivalRegistration |
Atlanta celebra el Día Mundial del Acordeón - EE.UU.by Rob Howard |
Atlanta, Georgia, EE.UU. celebrará el Día Mundial del Acordeón (World Accordion Day - WAD) con una presentación especial de música en vivo, organizada por Village Music y Accordionology el 6 de mayo de 2023 de 11am a 3pm. El evento tendrá lugar en el Wild Heaven Beer Garden, Avondale Estates, Georgia, con actuaciones de Gabe Granitz, Dan Coy, Nick Edelstein y otros. Otros eventos incluyen una sesión "Open Jam", con acordeonistas invitados a traer sus instrumentos y participar, así como un "Mini-museo" con instrumentos expuestos desde 1840 hasta 2022. Para más detalles, envíe un correo electrónico a: info@accordionology.com |
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