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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 |
Promoteur pour l'amour de l'accordéon: Beniamino Bugiolacchi - Italieby Harley Jones |
Photo ci-dessus : 2003 Photo de la cérémonie de jumelage entre la ville de Castelfidardo et Klingenthal. On y voit de nombreuses identités célèbres de l'accordéon. Voir l'image en grand format : 2003Twinning.jpg Depuis de nombreuses années, Beniamino Bugiolacchi se consacre à l'image de l'accordéon. Il possède une connaissance approfondie de toutes les productions nationales d'accordéons et AWW a eu le plaisir et la permission de publier sa documentation en 2010 - Chronology of Italian Accordions Dès l'âge de 19 ans, en 1963, il a fait sa première approche de l'accordéon à l'occasion du premier centenaire de la fondation de l'industrie italienne de l'accordéon et a ensuite consacré sa vie à la promotion de l'instrument. C'est avec une grande fierté qu'il a pu se consacrer au projet du Musée Castelfidardo (Museum Castelfidardo), dont il a été cofondateur et directeur pendant 33 ans. Un autre moment important a eu lieu en 1984 : pour la première fois, grâce à l'engagement du ministre de l'éducation et de douze directeurs des principaux conservatoires italiens, une chaire d'accordéon classique a été créée au Conservatoire Rossini de Pesaro et, par la suite, dans plusieurs écoles secondaires à vocation musicale. De nombreuses manifestations et expositions internationales le conduisent à Geilo/Oslo, Tokyo, Francfort, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo au Brésil, Shanghai, Sidney, Londres, Paris - toujours en tant que promoteur de l'accordéon, présentant la ville de Castelfidardo et ses fabricants d'instruments de musique. De nombreuses apparitions à la télévision, des conférences pour d'importantes institutions telles que l'ICE (Institut du commerce extérieur) et des publications et articles sur l'accordéon dans des revues spécialisées. Mai 2023 marquera le vingtième anniversaire du jumelage entre deux villes importantes connues dans le monde entier pour leur production d'accordéons : Castelfidardo et Klingenthal (en 2003, les initiateurs étaient Beniamino et Aldo Belmonti, avec le soutien du maire de l'époque, Tersilio Marotta, et de l'adjoint au maire de l'époque, Mirco Soprani). Merci à Beniamino Bugiolacchi pour l'enthousiasme et les efforts qu'il a déployés pour faire de l'accordéon un élément de ses voyages, de ses histoires et de ses collaborations, pour intégrer les instruments à la télévision, dans des films, des spectacles, des documentaires, des conservatoires, des conférences, des expositions et de nombreuses publications, comme dans son livre "Artigiani del suono". En 2012, la municipalité de Castelfidardo lui a décerné le Sigillo en tant que citoyen méritant. Plus d'informations : 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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Sirius Accordion Trio : Première entrevue "Rencontrez le musicien derrière le son" - Italieby Harley Jones |
"Meet the Musician Behind the Sound" est une nouvelle série d'interviews avec des accordéonistes jeunes et émergents afin que vous puissiez mieux les connaître. Les collaboratrices qui réalisent les entretiens sont Adele Pirozzolo et Andrea Di Giacomo. Cet entretien a été réalisé par Adele Pirozzolo. La première interview est maintenant publiée : Recherche et innovation dans le répertoire de musique de chambre - Interview avec le Sirius Accordion Trio. Le Sirius Accordion Trio, composé de Michele Bianco, Alberto Nardelli et Pietro Secundo, a vu le jour en décembre 2019 et vise à diffuser l'accordéon classique dans les salles de concert les plus importantes, exprimant le potentiel d'un instrument trop souvent encore relégué à la sphère populaire. Lisez l'interview "Meet the Musician Behind the Sound" sur : En Anglais : http://www.accordions.com/interviews/Meet-SiriusTrio.aspx En Italien : http://www.accordions.com/interviews/Meet-SiriusTrio-it.aspx |
Programme de la Journée Mondiale de l'Accordéon du Festival AWAM - USAby Jane Christison |
A World of Accordions Museum (AWAM) a publié son programme complet d'événements pour la Journée mondiale de l'accordéon et le Festival Willard (Bill) Palmer du 5 au 7 mai 2023. Télécharger le calendrier : WAD_2023_Schedule.pdf Certains événements de la salle de concert Hanni Strahl seront diffusés en direct. Veuillez vous inscrire en ligne pour recevoir des liens vidéo en direct par e-mail. Pour vous inscrire : 2023FestivalRegistation |
Le CNIMA célèbre la Journée Mondiale de l'Accordéon (WAD) - Franceby Nathalie Boucheix, Director CNIMA J.Mornet |
CNIMA J.Mornet célèbre la Journée Mondiale de l'Accordéon (WAD) avec une animation à l’accordéon par les étudiants CNIMA le 6 mai à l'Hôtel de la Poste à Saint Sauves d'Auvergne. Entrée libre. De 11h - 13h |
Le 2e Festival annuel d'accordéon de Powell River présente des performances pour la Journée mondiale de l'accordéon - Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
Le 2e Festival annuel d'accordéon de Powell River aura lieu à Powell River en Colombie-Britannique au Canada, les 5 et 6 mai 2023, sous la direction de Walter Martella et Karina Inkster. Le festival débutera par un concert d'iinauguration mettant en vedette trois accordéonistes et autres musiciens à travers de divers groupes, dont un groupe de tango de 5 musiciens, un quatuor de jazz, des duos classiques et klezmer, et plus encore. Le jour suivant (6 mai) sera consacré à la Journée mondiale de l'accordéon (WAD) avec un programme complet d'événements comprenant une masterclass dirigée par Jelena Milojevic, des scènes ouvertes pour accordéonistes de tous niveaux, un atelier klezmer et Accordion 101 pour les débutants complets. . Les deux jours, "Tempo Trend" (un magasin spécialisé dans l'accordéon basé à Victoria, en Colombie-Britannique) sera présent et proposera des ventes et réparations d'accordéon, des partitions, des accessoires d'accordéon, et plus encore. Squeezebox Night clôturera le festival avec de la musique populaire en animation pendant le dîner. Le noyau du groupe sera rejoint par d’autres accordéonistes au fil de la soirée. |
Mike Middleton Performances de la Journée Mondiale de l'Accordéon - USAby Harley Jones |
Dr. Mike Middleton soutient le Festival Dr Willard A Palmer du Musée Mondial de l'Accordéon, qui a lieu chaque année année, le week end de la Journée Mondiale de l'Accordéon. Mike Middleton, accordéoniste texan et membre du conseil d'administration de l'AWAM, fera un concert hommage à Myron Floren. Ce concert comprendra une rétrospective historique de la vie de Myron, sa musique et son influence. Certaines des musiques préférées de Myron seront interprétées, y compris ses compositions, arrangements et chansons. Des extraits de l'émission télévisée Lawrence Welk si incroyablement populaire à travers les États-Unis seront diffusés. Puis, le dimanche matin 7 mai 2023, les membres du Musée et leurs amis se joindront à nouveau à Mike Middleton avec Mike & The Middletones Trio pour animer une prestation musique polka à 10 h. Nous espérons que vous soutiendrez cet événement / collecte de fonds pour le superbe musée A World of Accordions et profiterez également de l'occasion pour visiter le musée. |
Atlanta Célèbre la Journée Mondiale de l'Accordéon – USAby Rob Howard |
La ville d’Atlanta en Géorgie aux États-Unis, célébrera la Journée mondiale de l'accordéon (WAD) avec une présentation spéciale de musique live, organisée par le Village Music and Accordionology le 6 mai 2023 de 11h à 15h. L'événement aura lieu au Wild Heaven Beer Garden à Avondale Estates en Géorgie avec des prestations musicales de Gabe Granitz, Dan Coy, Nick Edelstein et plus encore. Il y’aura aussi une session "Open Jam" où les accordéonistes sont invités à apporter leurs instruments et jouer, ainsi qu'un "Mini-musée" avec des instruments exposés datant de 1840 à 2022. Pour plus de détails, envoyez un courriel à: info@accordionology.com |
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