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8. Europäisches Akkordeon Orchester Festival Prag - Tschechische Republikby Harley Jones |
Video oben : Malakhitovaya Shkatulka Orchester - Kazaky 7. Europäisches Akkordeon Orchester Festival . Die Tschechische Akkordeon Assoziation und das Konzert-und Reisebüro CTA Prag veranstalten den internationalen Wettbewerb der Akkordeonorchester im Rahmen des 8. Europäischen Akkordeon-Festivals in Prag in der Stadthalle vom 29. Mai - 1. Juni 2014. Alle nicht-professionellen Akkordeonorchesters aus jedem Land können daran teilnehmen. Pavel Švarc ist der Festival -Manager und Ladislav Horák ( Bild links ) der Festspielpräsident t. Kategorien: I. Junior Akkordeon Orchester Orchester mit 12 Musikern und mehr (mindestens 70 % der Mitglieder müssen unter 16 Jahren sein) mit mindestens 10 Akkordeons , Wahl -Programm, maximal 12 Minuten. II . Klassische und moderne Musik Orchester von 12 Musikern und mehr , ohne Altersbegrenzung, mit anderen Instrumenten neben mindestens 10 Akkordeons. Eigene Wahl-Programm, mit mindestens einer Original Arbeit von maximal 15 Minuten. III. Unterhaltungsmusik Orchester von 12 oder mehr Mitgliedernohne Altersbegrenzung, entweder hauptsächlich aus Akkordeons und anderen Instrumenten (wo das Akkordeon überwiegt ). Wahl -Programm maximal 15 Minuten. Anmeldungen bis einschließlich 31. März 2014. Download der vollständigen Regeln (Englisch), Zeitplan und Anmeldeformulare unter: 2014European Für weitere Informationen E-Mail : lad.horak @ seznam.cz |
Seminar " Digitales Akkordeon Musikpädagogik : Theorie und Praxis " , Yoshkar -Ola , Cheboksary - Russlandby Yulia Amerikova |
Video oben : Stanislav Malyshev , Guest Artist in Yoshkar -Ola , Videos von Runde 1 des 2013 Roland International Festivals. Foto oben: Ilya Sandalov , Stanislav Malyshev , Yulia Amerikova , Konstantin Ryabov , Alexander Selivanov Ende November, Professor der Russischen Akademie der Musik, Gnessin in Moskau , Alexander Selivanov und Yulia Amerikova, Gewinner vieler internationaler Wettbewerbe hielten zwei Seminare mit dem Titel " Digitales Akkordeon in der Musikerziehung : Theorie und Praxis " . Am 28. November fand das Seminar in der Großen Halle des republikanischen Lyceums " Bauman " , Yoshkar -Ola und am 29. November in der Großen Halle des Tscheboksary Musikhochschulenach Pavlov Namen, statt. Die Organisatoren der Veranstaltung waren das Bildungszentrum der Mari - El Republik " Kamerton " und Tscheboksary Musical College nach Pavlov benannt. mit Unterstützung von Roland Russland, sowie der aktiven Beteiligung der „Honored Worker of Culture of Mari - El Republic“ Natalia Mitenkina statt. Nach dem Seminar gab es ein Konzert der Preisträger von nationalen und internationalen Wettbewerben und des " Roland V-Accordion Festivals 2013 " Stanislav Malyshev . Das Konzert beinhaltete die Sieger des Junior Roland V- Akkordeon- Wettbewerbes in der Kategorie " Schule" Konstantin Ryabov ( Yoshkar -Ola ) . Die Veranstaltung stieß auf großes Interesse bei der lokalen Presse und Fernsehen und erhielt eine lebhafte Reaktion von Lehrern und Studenten. |
Gorka Hermosa Komposition 'Zheng Zai "Premiere, Peking - Chinaby Rob Howard |
Der 2012 Coupe Mondiale Gewinner Xu Xiaonan (Preisträger vieler internationaler Wettbewerbe, Bild links) hat die Weltpremiere von "Zheng Zai" des spanischen Komponisten, Akkordeonisten und Historikers, Gorka Hermosa (Bild rechts) uraufgeführt. Die Weltpremiere fand in der Recital Hall der Central Conservatory of Music in Peking statt und war ein wichtiger Teil des Projekts "BOB" (Best of Best), ein chinesisches nationales Projekt für den Aufbau von außergewöhnlichen Künstlern. Gorka Hermosa kommentierte: "Ich fühle mich sehr glücklich, eine Premiere eines meiner neuen Kompositionen für ein so wichtiges Ereignis zu haben ... und vor allem von einem der wichtigsten, jungen chinesischen Akkordeonisten von heute vorgeführt zu sehen: Xu Xiaonan ". Hermosa Kompositionen online verfügbar unter: Gorka Hermosa CD online verfügbar unter: Xu Xiaonan |
Kostenloser Versand, interessante Weihnachtsgeschenke und Bücherby Harley Jones |
Akkordeon Weihnachts-Geschenksideen für Freunde und Familie unter: 2013Christmas Ideen Kostenloser Versand vom 15. November - 15. Dezember: Bücher als wertvolle Weihnachtsgeschenke. Freies Porto für einige der beliebtesten Bücher: Die Ins und Outs der Akkordeon von Thierry Benetoux (catalog benetouxen00). Sounding Out The Accordion von Thierry Benetoux (catalog bthierryen). Ein A bis Z des Akkordeons und Instrumenten von Rob Howard. Playing Well von Lynda Griffith (catalog lynda01), die Prävention und die Biomechanik von Musiker Verletzungen. Diese Weihnachten Geschenksideen wurden zusammengestellt, um Ihnen bei Ihrem Weihnachtsbudget behilflich zu sein Unterstützen auch Sie Akkordeon Künstler, Komponisten, Arrangeure, Verlage Akkordeon Artistik und wählen Sie aus über 2.200 eSheet Stücke, 270 CD / DVD 's, 990 eTracks Aufnahmen, zzgl. 833 gedruckten Werken und zahlreiche Bücher (text) zur Auswahl. 2013Christmas Ideen |
Jenny Neal + - Essex/UKby Rob Howard |
Jenny Neal, Essex / Colchester, eine der erfolgreichsten Dirigenten des britischen Akkordeon-Orchesters, verstarb an Krebs am 5. Dezember. Jenny begann mit dem Akkordeonspiel im Alter von 12, hatte Unterricht am britischen College für Akkordeonisten mit Jerry Mayes und gewann bald Preise in den NAO Wettbewerben. Wurde zu einem bekannten Akkordeon Lehrer und NAO Festivalveranstalter. Als die lokale Genossenschaft an Jenny herantrat mit der Bitte eine Akkordeon -Gruppe zu organisieren und zu lehren, war dies der Beginn einer lebenslangen Leidenschaft für die Leitung von Akkordeon -Bands. Bekannt als " Jenny Akkordeonistin, waren ihre verschiedenen Bands sehr erfolgreich in Großbritannien und den NAO Wettbewerben in den 1970er und 80er Jahren und führten schließlich auf viele Konzerttouren in europäischen Städten. Jenny Neal war verheiratet und hat drei Söhne. Auch ihre Schwester Elaine Beecham ist eine gut bekannte und sehr erfolgreiche Akkordeon-Orchester -Direktorin. Auszug aus "Eine von A bis Z des Akkordeons , Volume 2 ', von Rob Howard, im Jahr 2005 von Jenny Neal an geschrieben : Neal.pdf |
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Timbre Russian Accordion Group Tour - Switzerland & Germanyby Martin Frey, Schweizer Generalvertretung für Pigini und Excelsior Akkordeons |
The Timbre Russian Accordion Group report a very successful tour to: - Hamburg, Germany - culture and economic exchange between St. Petersburg – and Hamburg - Ravensburg, Germany - Accordion orchestra Ravensburg 70 anniversary - Ebikon near Lucerne, German part of Switzerland - accordion orchestra Ebikon - Orbe 80km from Geneva, French part of Switzerland. Tour organiser Martin Frey wrote that the success of the tour was such, that many more clubs and associations have asked to host a concert when the groups tours next year. For further information email Martin Frey: martin.frey@yetnet.ch |
Video: Auckland Symphony Orchestra, Stephanie Poole Soloist - New Zealandby Gary Daverne |
Video of the Auckland Symphony Orchestra performance of 'A Musical Party', composed and conducted by Gary Daverne ONZM. Accordion soloist Stephanie Poole performed this work at the the Auckland Town Hall, 11th November 2012. Video courtesy of Bowden Hamilton, was released 3rd December 2013. This work is also arranged by the composer for accordion soloist and accordion orchestra at: Gary Daverne. |
Petar Maric News – Portugal, Croatia, USAby Harley Jones |
Petar Maric (laureate of many international competitions) has just finished some concerts and master classes in Portugal and a successful master class this summer in Samobor, Croatia. This has led to more invitations, and he will return again to the academy of Peniche, Portugal, in March 2014 to continue to work with students from all over the country. Petar is now preparing for his USA concert tour in February 2014 to 14 cities with 17 concerts in different parts of the country. For further information email: maestromaric@gmail.com |
Video: Dominique Paats & Hart en Ziel - Netherlandsby Harley Jones |
Video from the new group of Dominque Paats named 'Met Hart en Ziel' (with heart and soul!) performing 'It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing!' starring Romino Grunholz — with Noah Schäfer, Paulus Schäfer and Romino Grunholz at Theater aan het Vrijthof. Published 25th November 2013. |
East Antrim Accordion School, Northern Ireland – UKby Rob Howard |
The East Antrim Accordion School, founded by Clyde Johnston and based in Larne, a seaport in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, offers accordion lessons to all ages. The school reports, that over 300 students have now successfully completed British College of Accordionists (BCA) examinations and are promoting the a long record of successes in both NAO competitions and the EAAS by students of the school. For further information email: clyde.johnston@hotmail.co.uk |
Video: Laurène Dif Performs "Boîte à Rythmes" by Franck Angelis - Franceby Nathalie Boucheix, Director CNIMA J.Mornet |
Published on May 31, 2013, is Laurène Dif of CNIMA J.Mornet music school performing "Boîte à Rythmes" by Franck Angelis. CNIMA J.Mornet school Director Nathalie Boucheix writes: "Laurène Dif proves, if proof were needed, that the accordion has taken its place in the world of classical music." |
New book: Stewart C Walker – ‘The Kitchen Two-Step’, Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
‘The Kitchen Two-Step’ is a collection of marches, jigs, strathspeys, reels, waltzes and two-steps, composed by accordionist Stewart Walker in the Scottish traditional style. Tunes - Marches: Aldourie Castle/At The Bandstand/Burns Night In Bangladesh; Jigs: The Nairn Spire/Andrew McAnespie/Saint Colm's Fair/The Train To Vercelli; Strathspeys: The Harvest Strathspey/Stepping Stones/The Old Grey Heron/The Waterwheel; Reels: Teazles In The Wind/Roosting Rooks/Judy Macpherson's Reel/Theresa and Iain Hamilton; Waltzes: Silhouette Waltz/Janet and Stewart Walker's Wedding Waltz; Marches: The Scarecrows' Barn Dance; The Dhaka Caledonian Society; Jigs: Eileen Addly The Artist/Gathering the Winter Barley/The Springtime Jig/The Goldfinch; Reels: Travelling Sands/Over the Viaduct/Jimmy Craigie's Reel/Just Around The Corner; Waltzes: Norman and Gavin Breathet/Mairi and David's Wedding Waltz; Two-Step: The Kitchen Two-Step. Based in the Scottish Highlands, Stewart Walker is an accordionist, dance band leader and composer. He has won accordion competitions at both Scottish and NAO UK championship level. His band specialises in playing for weddings, ceilidhs and country dances. This well-presented A4-size sheet music book comes with right hand melody and chords. "Having spent years writing melodies on bits of manuscript that were stored away in folders and rarely played, I decided it was time to publish them and so my first book, ‘The Kitchen Two-Step’, has finally made it to print." Stewart C Walker For further information email: scwdb01@tesco.net |
Video: ARC Nominated for TV2 Danish Music Awards-DMA - Denmarkby Harley Jones |
Danish Group ARC were nominated for the 2013 TV2 Danish Music Awards which were held on the 9th November. The trio combines the musical talents of Swedish singer Josefine Cronholm, Swedish bass player Thommy Andersson and Italian piano and bandoneón player Paolo Russo. The three musicians, all based in Copenhagen, met in the autumn of 2011 to form ARC. The trio's repertoire, consisting entirely of original music. |
Video: Improvisation by Paul Stanga - Romaniaby Harley Jones |
This video of nearly 15 minutes is an improvisation by accordionist Paul Stanga. Born in Bucharest, Paul Stanga frequently collaborates with the most famous artists in Romania to print audio and video, and is the composer of many songs. A very complex artist, gifted with a very human character easily tackles many genres, from classical, jazz to party music. |
Video: Recent Performance of the 'Great Morgani' - USAby Harley Jones |
The popular 'Great Morgani' (Frank Lima), accordionist and costume extrordinaire at a recent "Russian Picnic" performance. |
‘14 Years Ago’: First International Meeting of Accordionists, Slovakia, 1999by Rob Howard |
The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending December 10th 1999 included an article discussing the First International Accordionists' Meeting that took place in Slovakia, which was a very successful event. Is this accordion event in Slovakia still taking place? First International Meeting of Accordionists – Slovakia Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl The First International Accordionists' Meeting took place from November 17th to 21st in Poprad, at the foot of the Tatra mountains in Slovakia organized by Dr. Viera Grohova, director of the Poprad School. The event included a competition for young accordionists (under 18), three seminars and four evening concerts. The competition jury consisted of Nicolai Kravtsov (Russia), Paolo Picchio (Italy), Stefan Eperjesi (Slovakia), Klaudiusz Baran (Poland) and Robert Tatar (Slovakia). Winners include: Zuzana Vikarska (Poprad), Ludowika Czyzydlo (Poland) and Dmitri Belechov (Russia). Seminars were held by Nicolai Kravtsov, who introduced his personal model of accordion featuring lozenge-shaped buttons representing a beehive, and by Paolo Picchio, who discussed the problems of ornamentation in Domenico Scarlatti's Sonatas and the works of Astor Piazzolla. The opening concert featured the Kosice Accordion Orchestra (conducted by Vladimir Cuchran). The next two days included a performance by the duo Klaudiusz Baran (accordion) & Malvina Banas (cello) and a concert featuring students of the St. Petersburg Academy. The final evening was devoted entirely to the competition winners. |
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‘Quadridi Musica Russa a 20º festival Alexian & International Friends’, Lancia – Italyby Rob Howard |
‘Quadridi Musica Russa a 20º Festival Alexian & International Friends’ is a concert of international music on Saturday December 7th, 9pm, at the Teatro F. Fenaroli, Lancia, Italy. The performers include Milan-based Belorussian accordionist Natalya Chesnova and others you can see listed on the poster. |
Maria Adelia Botelho Students Concert, Grandola – Portugalby Rob Howard |
The music school accordion students of Maria Adelia Botelho perform in their 25th gala concert on Sunday December 8th, 3pm, at the Cine Grandeiro, Grandola, Setubal, Portugal. |
Stockport Air Raid Shelters Charity Concerts, Macclesfield, Salford – UKby Rob Howard |
Stockport Accordion Club members Rob Howard and John Jones will be entertaining at the Stockport Air Raid Shelters on December 9th, 12th and 16th. Each evening involves a guided tour at 7pm, followed by wine, mince pies, war songs and carols. During the wartime Manchester Blitz, which began on December 22nd 1940, 7,000 people each night sought refuge in the Stockport Air Raid Shelters. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
Gjovalin Nonaj Festive Concert, Brussels – Belgiumby Rob Howard |
The Brussels-based Albanian accordionist Gjovalin Nonaj performs a solo concert of music from around Europe on Sunday December 22nd, 3pm, at the Centre Européen de Médiation (CEM), 119 rue de l’Hôtel des Monnaies, Brussels. Admission is 10 Euro. For further information email: Gjovalin_nonaj@hotmail.com |
Ksenija Sidorova in Cabaret, Berlin – Germanyby Rob Howard |
On Tuesday December 10th, 9pm, Latvian accordionist Ksenija Sidorova, Avi Avital (mandolin), and Murat Coskun (percussion), perform together as a trio at Yellow Lounge at Avenue, Café Moskau, Karl-Marx-Allee 34, Berlin, Germany. The evening also includes dancing to a DJ. |
Martynas Levickis Concert, London – UKby Rob Howard |
Martynas Levickis performs in concert at Islington Assembly Hall, London, on Thursday December 12th, 7pm. Born in Lithuania, now London-based, Martynas Levickis has been riding on the crest of a wave, having a highly successful CD which has resulted in ‘Martynas’ getting a great deal of media attention, and also many critically acclaimed concert performances in various countries. |
1st Festival d’accordeon, Beloeil – Belgiumby Rob Howard |
The 1st Festival d’accordeon takes place on Sunday December 15th, 3pm, at the Centre Culturel “Jean Degouys”, Rue Joseph Wauters, Quevaucamps, Beloeil, Belgium. The main guests are Andre Loppe, Erika - the ‘Princess of the Accordion’, Daniel Dropsy, and more. |
‘Accordion Meeting’, Istanbul – Turkeyby Rob Howard |
On Sunday December 15th, 7.30pm, the Turkish accordion association Iberya Özkan Akordeon Tölyesi presents an Accordion Meeting, involving an accordion technique workshop and concert at the GÜRCÜ SANAT EVI (Georgian Arts Hall), Istanbul. For further information email: ibeka@mynet.com |
L’Orchestre d’Accordeons Concert, Paris – Franceby Rob Howard |
L’Orchestre d’Accordeons de Paris perform in concert on Sunday, December 15th, 3pm, at the Centre Maurice Ravel, 6 rue Maurice Ravel, Paris X11e. The program will be a mixture of jazz, folk music, classics and tango. |
Victor Prieto Trio Concert, New York – USAby Rob Howard |
The Victor Prieto Trio continue their long running jazz residency on Thursday December 19th, 10pm, at Terraza 7 Live Music, 40-19 Gleane Street, Elmhurst, New York. With accordionist Victor Prieto for this gig are Edward Perez (bass), and Colin Stranahan (drums). For further information email: victorprieto2001@yahoo.com |
Schlüchttal Akkordeon Orchester Gurtweil Jahreskonzert (Year End Concert) - Germanyby Harley Jones |
Video promoting the Schlüchttal Akkordeon Orchester Gurtweil Jahreskonzert, 14th December. Video compiled by Uli Ebner. |
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New Book, ‘Accordion: A Pictorial History’ Available from MusicForAccordion.comby Rob Howard |
Available online with secure server credit card purchase in Euro or US$ Catalog No: robaccord06 ‘Accordion: A Pictorial History’ |
Franco Cambareri release musicby Franco Cambareri |
Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, release a new composition for accordion available for purchase online. 'Salsa Fusion', catalog:cfranco185 The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Charnwood Publications release musicby Charnwood Publishing |
Charnwood Publications releases 3 new eSheet pieces for accordion available for purchase online. 'Chocolation', catalog:DW924E, 'Coming Home', catalog:DW510E, 'Emancipation ', catalog:M375E, The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Karen Fremar releases musicby Karen Fremar |
Karen Fremar - accordionist, composer, release 1 new composition for accordion available for purchase online. 'One Hundred and One Green Goblins', catalog:kfremar309 The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card |
6th Gary Dahl "Easy Listening Variety" eBook, Now Released - USAby Gary Dahl |
Following on the very successful Gary Dahl arranged eSheet music (able to be sent to you by email), Gary Dahl has now released the 6th of his music eBooks. Cat No: DH06-eB Collection #6 Easy Listening Variety 26 Titles: You Belong To My Heart, Walk On By, Tumbling Tumbleweeds, Ebb Tide, Time To Say Goodbye, Baby Face, Rocky Top, Lara's Theme, Impossible Dream, Danny Boy, It's All In The Game, Can't Help Falling In Love, California Dreaming, Adagio, Music Of The Night, Port Orchard Blues (Cajun Blues), Eloise (A Cajun Waltz), It Had Better Be Tonight, Hello My Baby, The Godfather, What A Friend We Have In Jesus, The Baby Elephant Walk, Abide With Me, Rockin' The Blues, Lyin' Eyes, Perdido. 65 pages of music for only US$40.00 or Euro equivalent. Click the link to see music samples and see why Gary Dahl arrangements are very popular. These eBooks make excellent gifts for Christmas. The previous eBooks recently released are: Cat No: DH01-eB Collection #1 Latin Spectacular (click link to see music samples) Cat No: DH02-eB Collection #2 Favorite French Standards (click link to see music samples) Cat No: DH03-eB Collection #3 The American Songbook (click link to see music samples) Cat No: DH04-eB Collection #4 Favorite Waltzes & Polkas (click link to see music samples) Cat No: DH05-eB Collection #5 Easy Listening Jazz (click link to see music samples) There are over 200 Gary Dahl arrangements available online at: http://www.musicforaccordion.com/inform/garydahl/index.htm |
Gary Dahl Updates eBooks Music Cover - USAby Gary Dahl |
Gary Dahl - Author, composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator announces the following updated eBooks music cover for purchase on-line. 'Latin Spectacular!', catalog:DH01-eB, 'Favourite French Standards', catalog:DH02-eB, 'The American Songbook', catalog:DH03-eB, 'Favorite Waltzez Polkas', catalog:DH04-eB, 'Easy Listening Variety', catalog:DH05-eB, 'Easy Listening Variety', catalog:DH06-eB Samples for these eBooks are now available at the Music For Accordion web site. The eBooks music are in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
New Slide Show on CNIMA-Jacques Mornet Website, Auvergne - Franceby Nathalie Boucheix, Director CNIMA J.Mornet |
A new slide show about CNIMA-Jacques Mornet music school is online now. Music track is "Boîte à Rythmes" by Franck Angélis performed by CNIMA student Laurène Dif. Tutor book available online at: Jacques Mornet |
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Lips Concerto CD by Friedrich Lips, Bayanby Joan C. Sommers |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of Lips Concerto CD by Friedrich Lips, Bayan, in English language, reviewed by Joan C. Sommers. |
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