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Deux DVD par Alexander Dmitriev, Saint-Pétersbourg - Russieby Alexander Dmitriev |
Deux nouveaux DVD, par le célèbre bayanniste russe avec des artistes d'honneur de Russie, sont maintenant disponible. Le DVD ‘Rehearsal in New York’ permettra aux professionnels non seulement d'entendre, mais aussi d'observer en détail la technologie et la technique de jeu. Le deuxième DVD est intitulé «Le best of» de Alexander Dmitriev, et comprend des pièces favoris de Dmitriev. Le répertoire joué par lui au cours des 20 dernières années sur les différents concerts qui ont eu lieu au Canada, en Allemagne, en Danemark, en Grande-Bretagne, en Autriche et en Russie. Les deux DVD de musique en fonction de Boelman, Paganini, Liszt, Weber, Zolotaryov, Tunik, Gridin, Rimsky-Korsakov, Shamo, Strauss, Chernikov, Vlasov, Fancelli, Pushkarenko, Myaskov. En outres, les deux DVD comprennent la biographie d’ Alexander Dmitriev et discographie. Ces deux enregistrements seront intéressant pour les amateurs du classique et virtueux de la musique de divertissement. Pour de plus amples renseignements s'il vous plaît email: admitriev@inbox.ru |
Kevin Friedrich joue avec la Symhony d’Auckland - Nouvelle-Zélandeby Rita Davidson Barnea |
Le Président de la Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) basé à New York, l’ accordéoniste Kevin Friedrich a enregistré le premier événement à l'occasion du nouveau jour de l’accordeon: CIA World Accordion Day. À l'échelle mondiale, les performances sont coordonnées à proximité du 6 Mai, la date officielle de la Journée mondiale de l’Accordéon et de la date du brevet original en accordéon, comme un moyen de renforcement de la sensibilisation à la diversité et la popularité de l'accordéon et de nombreux genres musicaux qu’il se trouve. Kevin réalisera "Perle de la Kaipara» avec l’Auckland Symphony Orchestra sous la direction de Gary Daverne, qui est aussi le compositeur de l'œuvre. Écrite pour accordéon solo, orchestre à cordes et des percussions, des concerts auront lieu le 3 Mai à Auckland Town Hall et le 10 Mai à la Bruce Mason Centre, à la fois à Auckland, en Nouvelle-Zélande. Pour de plus amples renseignements, s'il vous plaît visitez le site web de Kevin Friedrich. Pour acheter en ligne des CD et Gary Daverne Music. |
Renzo Ruggieri's' Kramer Project ', Castelfidardo - Italieby Rob Howard |
L’Accordéoniste Renzo Ruggieri a adapté et transcrit quelques-unes des compositions de la fin du Gorni Kramer, l'un des plus grands accordéonistes d'Italie, les compositeurs et les paroliers populaires, ont enregistré avec le Big Band de Renzo Ruggieri. Les membres de la bande comprennent Sylvia Pagni - accordéon, Franco Cerri - guitare, de Bruno Filippi - harmonica, Lino Patruno - banjo, Massimo Moriconi - bass, Massimo Manzi - batterie, Mauro de Federicis - guitare, Tiziana de Angelis - chanteur. Il ya des CD et des DVD de promotion disponibles. Pour de plus amples informations email: info@associazionepromozionearte.com |
" Puttin 'on the Beatles style' ”, à Saint-Pétersbourg - Russieby Rob Howard |
"Puttin 'on the Beatles style” est un quartet de Saint-Pétersbourg, qui se spécialise dans l'exercice de leurs arrangements de la musique des Beatles. Le quartet est en train d'enregistrer un CD, et a donné de nombreux spectacles en club, y compris les performances dans la caverne au Festival annuel des Beatles, Liverpool, en août 2006 et 2007. Les membres sont Oksana Short - accordéon, Sergei Chipurnov - Roland V Accordéon, Nail Kadyrov - bass, et Youri Nikolaev - drums Le nom du groupe fait référence à un enregistrement peu connu, avec les voix de John Lennon, de la Lonnie Donegan chanson 'On The Style Puttin'. Certaines personnes croient à tort le nom est en hommage au président russe Vladimir Putin! Le 8 Février "Puttin 'on the Beatles style" présentera un nouveau programme dans un concert au club B2 à Moscou. Pour plus d'information email: puttinbeatles@mail.ru |
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João Gentil with the Classical String Quartet of Cantanhede – Portugalby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
On January 24th an enthusiastic crowd filled the S.Pedro Auditorium, Cantanhede, Portugal, to attend the performance of the String Quartet of Cantanhede, accompanied by accordionist João Gentil. Organized by the municipality, the concert program was focused on the interpretation of melodies and rhythms, including the best known artistic expression of Argentina - the tango. In a note about the program of the show, Rodrigo Queirós, Artistic Director of the String Quartet of Cantanhede, describes the repertoire included in this show as “exploring the world of Argentinean tango," a process that was "the desire to play other musical pieces that could also exploit the potential of this combination between the string quartet and the bandoneón or accordion." Led by violinist Rodrigo Queirós, the String Quartet of Cantanhede includes Eufrázio Marta – 2nd violin), Dírio Alves – viola, and Antonio Ferreira - cello; João Gentil was performing on bandoneon and accordion. The program included ‘La Cumparsita’ - G. Rodriguez, ‘El Choclo’ – ‘A. Villoldo’, ‘Revirado’ – A. Piazzolla, ‘Libertango’ / ‘Tango pour Claude’ Piazzolla / Galliano, ‘Calambre’ – A. Piazzolla, ‘Vuelvo al Sur’ – A. Piazzolla, ‘Hungarian Dance No. 5’ - J. Brahms, ‘Caruso’ – L. Dalla, ‘Can Can’ – J. Offenbach, ‘Danny Boy’ - Traditional Irish, ‘Granada’ - A. Lara, ‘Inverno Porteño’ – A. Piazzolla, ‘Adios Noniño’ – A. Piazzolla, ‘Czardas’ - V. Monti, and ‘Oblivion’ – A.Piazzolla For further information email: geral@joaogentil.com |
‘Return of the Accordion, The Sequel’ NAMM Show, California - USAby |
NAMM asked Roland to sponsor a tribute to the accordion recognizing the accordion’s return to popularity. The show ‘Accordion Palooza’ was located in the middle of the vast central lobby of the convention center. This is a huge area, and a transitional space between the two center halls. Large numbers of people were constantly walking through on their way to exhibits. It was fun to see one person after another stop to check out the accordion music. Cory Pesaturo started, backed by drummer Mike Snyder and keyboardist Rick DiPiro, and had the place rocking in no time. Following were Janet Hane and Wilma Rodriguez with popular Hispanic songs, finishing up receiving a rousing round of applause. Next was Roland’s artiste Luigi Bruti, who is also Roland’s Director V-Accordion Marketing. Luigi had accompaniment from midi files played through a Roland keyboard. Luigi in person was phenomenal, finessing every nuance out of the FR7, leaving the stage and continuing his presentation strolling through the crowd. This man knows how to hold the attention of an audience. Click and Listen to his performace on www.accordion-space4u.com Following was Eddie Monteiro, widely known for his jazz styles and his fingers that have their own PHd on the bass buttons. Eddie never needs a bassist - his left hand qualifies, and his coordination and combination of accordion, keyboards (modules) and vocal work was another bulls-eye for the Roland show. For the finale Cory and Eddie were back with Mike on drums and Rick on keyboard. This jam session designed to show everyone the orchestral sounds of Roland accordions, stopped traffic throughout the lobby. This show was an eye-opener. If anyone wondered about the future of the accordion in the 21st Century they got their answer that morning. The convention attendees that morning all had things to do, places to go, and deals to make--but Roland accordion music caught their attention - and held it. Friends I have said it before, and I’ll say it again: the accordion is back! |
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National Accordon Association (NAA) Convention, Texas - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
The 2009 NAA Convention will take place at the Hyatt Hotel in Richardson, Texas, from March 12th to 14th. The theme for 2009 is ‘Networking in Action, It's All About The Accordion’. The 2009 Accordion Convention is sponsored in part by ‘The Roland Road Show’, by Roland Accordions and Concerto Accordions International. Mary Tokarski is serving as the 2009 Convention Music Director. Some of the award winning performers will include Mary Tokarski, the "Gene Van Accordion Orchestra & Entertainment Showcase," and Joe Natoli who was the winner of the first ever U.S. V-Accordion Festival in Los Angeles on September 20th 2008. The National Accordion Association Convention will offer many exciting workshops. New this year will be the introduction and incorporation of electronically generated music with traditional accordions. Sponsors of these new workshops include presentations by Roland Accordion Company and Concerto Accordion Company. Among the many interesting workshops will be: ‘Accordion Dreams: A Journey into Cajun and Creole Music’, by Blair Kilpatrick; ‘The Accordionist’s Spine’, by Ian Blair Fries, M.D; ‘Entertaining Children!’, by Andrea Jansen; ‘2009 Diatonic Accordion Techniques’, by Ron Pivovar; Shelia Lee from the Bay Area Accordion Club; Central Texas Accordion Association (CTAA), and the Multi Ethnic Cultural Association of Central Texas (MECA); MIDI Workshop Utilizing Roland V Accordions by Dan Kott, Joe Klaus, Ron Lankford, and Yesenia Sanchez and many more! During the National Accordion Convention there will be workshops, jam sessions, accordion bands, a swap shop, and a National Polka Party and Concert on Friday night featuring: 4th Generation (Wesley Kucera),Sound Connection (Houston), Chris Rybak, and the legendary Pivovar Trio! There will be ‘Orchestra Performance Training Workshops’, with Dee Langley, and Nick Ballarini and their groups. Some of the exhibitors will be: Roland Accordion Company, Accordion-O-Rama, Petosa, Accordion Embroidery by Carol Willenberg, Accordion Stuff by Debra Peters, MECA and the Kohl Music Company. For further information please visit the National Accordion Association (NAA) website or contact Norman Seaton - email: NatlAccordion@SBCGlobal.net |
«L’accordéon dans tous ses états» - Franceby Jean Louis Noton |
GALA / Spectacle EXCEPTIONNEL - Dimanche 15 Février 2009 « L’!NTEGRAL » BELLEY avec un CONCERT de 3 HEURES! Rendevous donc à 14H30 avec le QUARTET AZZANGO, Jean Louis Noton, L’âme du Jazz, la passion du Tango, La magie de l’accordéon numérique, Alexandre SKLIAROV, Peter Soave, Artiste émérite du peuple de Russie, Concertiste américain Alain MUSICHINI, N°1 des orchestres musette français Renseignements/Réservations: 04.79.81.57.55 o e-mail Jean Louis Noton jl.noton@wanadoo.fr |
Mirjana Petercol Lecture and Concert, Kassel - Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Mirjana Petercol and her accordion class present a lecture and concert ‘Story of the Accordion’ in the Great Hall of the Academy of Music, Karlsplatz 7, Kassel/Northern Hesse, on Monday February 9th, 7pm. The evening is about the history of accordion literature, including the works of Tcheikin, Brehme, Abbott, Lundquist, Rojko, Nordheim, Kagel and Angelis. Of course, one can also listen to the familiar sounds of musette and Tango (Piazzolla) Mirjana Petercol’s last concert, ‘1000 reed-tongues’ (accordion and vocals) was a very successful event. For further information email: mirjanapetercol@gmx.de |
Pascal Contet Concerts – Franceby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Accordionist Pascal Contet performs as follows in February: February 15th, 10am until 1pm – composition, harmony and improvisation workshop, Herimoncourt, Montbelliard February 17th, 8pm – with Marianne Pikety – violin, Conservatoire à Rayonnement, Rue Gambetta, Reims; program includes music by Bach, Bartok, Bloch, Finzi, Mantovani, Piazzola February 18th – CNR, Reims - master class on improvisation February 23rd to 27th – workshop, Pannonica, Nantes February 27th – concert, with pianist Andy Emler, Pannonica For further information email: pascalcontet@wanadoo.fr |
Klezzmates Concerts – Poland, Germanyby Rob Howard |
The Klezzmates are a klezmer quintet from Cracow, Poland, featuring accordionist Marcin Wiercioch. The Klezzmates website says: “In January 2005 we decided to form a band whose repertoire could put all our indyvidual music interests and experience together. Each of us had had a contact with klezmer music in its very broad aspect and its beauty and variety grabbed all our attention. For quite a long time we pondered over an idea of the band which would realize our own music ideas. This is how the program was born. It contains the most characteristic elements of Jewish and Balkan music (scales, rhythm, harmony). Using our former experience we have added jazz and classical touch. The final effect is our concept of klezmer music”. February 18th, 7pm - Museum Galicia, Cracow, Poland February 28th, 6pm - ‘DST Palacyk Zielinskiego’, Kielce March 6th, 8.30pm - KKB Thaddäus, Kaisheim March 7th, 8pm – Wespennest, Neustadt a.d.W March 18th, 7pm - Museum Galicia, Cracow, Poland June 17th - Dabrowa Tarnowska For further information email: klezzmates@klezzmates.pl |
NAAFC Festival, Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
The 35th National Association of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs Championships take place on Saturday March 7th, from 9am, at the Inchyra Grange Hotel, Polmont, Falkirk, Scotland. The accordion adjudicators include Paul Chamberlain, Jim Cleland, John Carmichael, Alan Gardiner and Freeland Barbour. In the evening, from 6.15 to 8.15pm, there will be a concert featuring the festival prize winners, and from 9pm to 1am there will be a dance featuring the Simon Howie Scottish Dance Band. For further information email: lorna@mair4080.fsnet.co.uk |
WDEZ 24th Anniversary Dances, Wisconsin - USAby Rob Howard |
The radio station WDEZ, which broadcasts mainly Country & Western music, hosts two 24th Anniversary Polka Dances on March 14th and 15th, at the Rothschild Pavillion, Schofield/Rothschild Exit 29 East off I39, Exit 171, Wisconsin. On March 14th, 5pm until 12 midnight, the bands performing are Change of Pace, from Ohio, and The Dynabrass, from Michigan On March 15th, 12 noon until 6pm, music will be provided by Change of Pace, and by Craig Ebel & Dyversaco, from Minnesota For further information email: Jeff@wdez.com |
Music of Dances and Dancers, Salzburg – Austriaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
The Akkordeon Viel - Harmony Salzburg plays tunes from various eras and musical genres, but all having to do with dance. Under the leadership of Robert Ebner, the Accordion Orchestra turns into a Saloon orchestra and thrills with works of Boccherini and Dvorak, from ABBA to Frank Sinatra. Due to the stirring music and action, we would call this music of the dances and dancers. Most probably you will find yourself whipping your fingers to the music - but no problem! The Viel - Harmony concert in Salzburg is sponsored by the Gardencentre Posch (Robert Posch), and takes place on Sunday March 15th, 5pm in the Bachschmiede, Jakob Lechner Weg 2-4, 5071 Wals/Salzburg For further Information email: office@vielharmonie.at |
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Charnwood Publications New Accordion Compositionsby Charnwood Publishing |
Charnwood Publications releases 3 new pieces by composer Frederick Parnel titled, 'Swinging Safari', 'Petite Blue Waltz',and 'Fete Villageois' and also releases 3 new pieces by composer Douglas Ward titled 'Crackpot', 'Hocus Pocus' and 'Mystique'. Purchase with credit card. |
H S Production New Music Releasesby H S Productions |
H S Production releases 5 new pieces, 'Lyrical', 'In the Middle Of A Popular Field', 'My Mother', 'We Have Reaped The Crops' and 'Marina'. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Yehuda Oppenheimer releases 2 arrangements for Acccordionby Yehuda Oppenheimer |
Yehuda Oppenheimer releases 2 arrangements for acccordion - 'A l l e g r o' and 'Ave Verum Arrangement'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Franco Cambareri releases 5 new worksby Franco Cambareri |
Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 5 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Viva El Joropo', 'Valse A La Carte', 'Nostalgia', 'Nostalgic Feelings' and 'Autumn Rose' . Samples of this music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Vassily Glubochenko release 1 new workby Vassily Glubochenko |
Vassily Glubochenko - accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, and scientist, release 1 new work for accordion available for purchase online, ‘Touch Me Not'. Samples of these music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Peter Piccini releases 2 new worksby Peter Piccini |
Peter Piccini - accordionist, composer, arranger, performer, releases 2 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Midnight Mood' and 'Mystic Musette'. Samples of this music is available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Accordion USA News, February Edition onlineby Rita Davidson Barnea |
The February edition of Accordion USA News is online with 18 articles about accordion in North America. |
H S Production New Music Releasesby H S Productions |
H S Production releases 6 new pieces, 'Kuyavyak 02', 'As In Our Entrance Hall', 'Blackbird', 'Kuyavyak 03', 'Sheepfold' and 'Sad Melody'. Samples of the music are available online. he music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Yehuda Oppenheimer Updates 1 composition and 2 arrangements for acccordionby Yehuda Oppenheimer |
Yehuda Oppenheimer updating 1 composition and 2 arrangements for acccordion - 'Symphony No. 40', 'E i l a t' and 'Bingo Accordion Duet'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Charnwood Publications New Accordion Compositionsby Charnwood Publishing |
Charnwood Publications releases 6 new pieces by ccomposer Ken Farran titled, 'Venetian Masquerade', 'Leonora', 'Leonora (score - 2 of each part), 'Hungarian Dance No.6', 'Caister Capers' and 'Norwegian Spring'. Purchase with credit card. |
Finland Recordings selling a new CDby Finland recordings |
Finland Recordings selling a new CD titled "Under The North Star" with sound samples. Music performed by Matti Rantanen with his friends. Purchase online. |
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