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Weekly News from Around the World - 06-May-2011
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2011 Coupe Mondiale Konzert – Parrot Akkordeonabend - China
48. Internationalen Akkordeonwettbewerbs Klingenthal 2011
Beltango Beltango Frühlingst Tour - Ungarn, Deutshcland, Schweiz, Koratien
Motion Trio Konyert in Tokyo - Japan
Bruno Maurice Konzert-Debüt in - Taiwan / China

Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc.

Kimmo Pohjonen CD ‘UNIKO’ at No 2 in World Music Charts for May 2011
All-Ireland Accordion Festival, Meath – Republic of Ireland
Friedrich Lips Performing and Teaching in Trossingen, Baden-Württemberg – Germany
Matthiew Ha Performs in his Ancestral Homeland, Hanoi – Vietnam
NZAA 40th Birthday Dinner, President John Statham to Retire – New Zealand

Future events

‘Gar nicht läppisch’ - Maria Kalaniemi Trio‏, Wien - Osterreich
Jacques Pellarin Trio Concerts – Switzerland
30th Tejano Conjunto Festival, May 11-13 in San Antonio - USA
Mazaika’s ‘Victory Day’ Concert, London – UK
Marco Lo Russo Concerts, Bergamo, Rome – Italy
South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Philadelphia - USA
Amor Quintet’s ‘Piazzolla Hour’, London - UK

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Charnwood Publications releases 4 new pieces
Gary Dahl updates 1 of his music
May Accordion USA News Online 1st May
May 2011 Diatonic News Online 1st May
May Accordion Russia News Online 1st May
Charnwood Publications releases 4 new pieces
Sebastiano Cali updated all his sites
Finland Recordings updated site
Renzo Ruggieri updated sites
Zevy Zions updated his site

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World Accordion Day logoIn Wien, Österreich, patentierte Cyrill Demian (1772–1847) (das ist die anglisierte Version von Cyrillius Demien) am 6. Mai 1829, ein armenischer Orgelbauer ein Instrument, eine "Aeoline '. Doch ein Angestellter im Patentamt – hat bis dato aus unbekannten Gründen - ein neues Wort "Akkordeon" für dieses Patent eingetragen. Was immer auch der Grund war, der Name Akkordeon hat sich gefestigt!

Das Akkordeon, in seinen verschiedensten Formen, wurde schnell international populär, vor allem wegen seiner unvergleichlichen Fähigkeit, sich allen Musiktraditionen von fast jedem Land der Welt anzupassen.

6. Mai 2009 wurde von der Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) der erste World Accordion Day gegründet und Akkordeons Weltweit stellt jährlich eine Liste der registrierten Akkordeon Veranstaltungen auf, um unser Lieblings-Instrument öffentlich zu feiern. Und wir alle freuen uns darüber!

Das letzte Wort hiezu sollte vielleicht das von Cyril Damian sein….dessen Patentanmeldung sagt, dass sein Instrument "für Männer und Frauen auf ihren Reisen" nützlich wäre. Weiters fügte er hinzu: "Märsche, Arien und Melodien" könnten darauf gespielt werden, und dass es bereits nach einigen Übungen , auch von jemandem, der nicht viel von Musik versteht, gespielt werden kann ".

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2011 Coupe Mondiale Konzert – Parrot Akkordeonabend - China

Ziqiang Zhang and Wang Biyun
Am 16. April gab es ein Konzert mit dem Titel " Parrot Akkordeon Abend", das von der chinesischen Akkordeon Assoziation, Tianjin Akkordeon Assoziation und Parrot Musikinstrumente Co Ltd in der renommierten Capital Music Hall organisiert wurde.
Fotos: 2011 Parrot Concert

Dieses Konzert ist Teil einer Reihe von Aktivitäten für den 2011 Coupe Mondiale, in Shanghai, vom 1-6 Oktober und des World Accordion Tages.

Dieses Konzert wurde veranstaltet um die Vielfalt des Akkordeons zu demonstrieren. Eine perfekte Verschmelzung von klassischer und populärer Musik und verschiedensten Formen, von Zusammenspiel des Akkordeons mit anderen Instrumenten, wie der chinesischen Geige, Saxophon, Klavier vorgestellten, etc. Neben einer 100-Personen-Akkordeonspielergruppe gaben Akkordeon Interpreten einschließlich Ziqiang Zhang, Wang Biyun und Shirong Ren, ihr bestes.

Das Konzert endete mit dem Lied "Ich liebe dich China" mit einem Publikum, das es sich nicht nehmen ließ, mit großer Leidenschaft mitzusingen begleitet von ausgezeichneter Akkordeonmusik.
Fotos: 2011 Parrot Concert

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48. Internationalen Akkordeonwettbewerbs Klingenthal 2011

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2011 Klingenthal Ergebnisse, Photos, 48. Internationalen Akkordeonwettbewerbs 2011 Klingenthal

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Beltango Beltango Frühlingst Tour - Ungarn, Deutshcland, Schweiz, Koratien

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Das Tango Quintett Beltango, aus Serbien, Aleksandar Nikolic (Bandoneon / Akkordeon), Ivana Nikolic (Klavier / Gesang), Jovan Bogosavljevic (Violine), Bogdan Pejic (el.guitar) und Ljubinko Lazic (Kontrabass). Beltango spektakuläre Shows, mit Musik, Gesang und Tanz, evozieren den Geist des Tangos und besonders Astor Piazzolla..

Ihre nächsten Konzerte sind in:

12. Mai 7pm - Jászai Mari Színház, Népház utca 5, Tatabánya, Ungarn
13. Mai 07.30 - Millenáris Teátrum, II. Fény utca 20-22, Budapest
15. Mai 3pm und 7pm - Nemzeti Táncszínház, I. Színház utca 1-3, Budapest
18. Mai 8pm - Kulturwerkstatt, Sonthofen, Deutschland
19. Mai 07.30 Uhr - Pfarrkirche St. Georg, Wasserburg am Bodensee
20. Mai 8pm - Theatersaal Marianum Buxheim, Memmingen
21. Mai 9pm - El Social, Zürich, Schweiz
22.Mai 4pm - Konzertkirche, Neubrandenburg, Deutschland
11. Juni 9pm - Kvamer Hotel Sommerterrasse, Opatija, Kroatien

Für weitere Informationen E-Mail: info@beltango.com
Beltango Trilogia drei CD Pack online verfügbar unter Beltango Website.

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Motion Trio Konyert in Tokyo - Japan

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Janusz Wojtarowicz - leader of Motion TrioDas Motion Trio ist ein Akkordeon-Trio aus Polen, das im Jahr 1996 von Janusz Wojtarowicz (Bild rechts) - Leader und Autor ihrer meisten Kompositionen gegründet wurde. Paweł Baranek und Marcin Gałażyn sind die beiden anderen in diesem Trio, die das Publikum begeistern, wo immer sie auftreten und viele der angesehene Preise gewonnen habent.

Derzeit sind sie in Tokio in der beeindruckenden La Folle Jornee Halle noch bis 5. Mai zu sehen und danach in ihrer Heimat Polen für weitere Konzerte.

Für weitere Informationen E-Mail: annawojtarowicz@akordeonus.com
Motion Trio at the La Folle Jornee Hall, Tokyo

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Bruno Maurice Konzert-Debüt in - Taiwan / China

Bruno Maurice with National Symphonic Orchestra of Taiwan (NSO) players
Bruno Maurice performing in Beijing, masterclass in BeijingDer französische Akkordeonist Bruno Maurice bereiste vor kurzem den Osten mit einem Konzert-Debüt in Taiwan und China.

Bruno schreibt: "Zunächst wurde ich vom National Symphonic Orchestra von Taiwan (NSO) eingeladen, um in der renommierten Tchang Kai Check Hall in Taipei am 15., 16. und 17. April zuu spielen. Mein Programm: Eigen-Kompositionen und Improvisationen, mein 'Light Suite' für Akkordeon, 2 Violine und Klavier, mein Konzert "Cri de Lame ', für Akkordeon und Streichorchester, Solo-Stücke und einige symphonische Tangos von Astor Piazzolla (" Tres Tangos ""Invierno Porteño", "Adios Nonino").
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Diese 3 Konzerte in Taipeh, I-Lan und Taichung waren ein großer Erfolg für mich. Tatsache ist, dass Chinesen in der Regel nicht daran gewöhnt sind, ein Akkordeonspiel in dieser Weise zu hören, und ich glaube sagen zu können, daß es für sie eine Offenbarung war. Das National Symphonie Orchester ist dabei ein neues Projekt zusammen mit mir in Kammermusik für das nächste Jahre in einer Taiwan Tour vorzubereiten. Für dieses Ziel werde ich neue Partituren schreiben.

Die darauffolgende Woche war ich in Peking auf Einladung von Cao Xiao-Qing (Akkordeon Professor des Konservatoriums). Am 20. und 21. April spielte ich Solokonzerte und gab Meisterkurse am Beijing Central Superior Konservatorium. Ich fühle mich privilegiert, einer der ersten Französisch Akkordeonisten zu sein, dort mit einem Programm von zeitgenössischer Musik und Eigen-Kompositionen aufgetreten zu sein.

Erlaube mir zu unterstreichen, wie sehr ich vom hohen Standard des Peking Konservatoriums beeindruckt war! Selten habe ich so viele gute Studenten, ohne jegliche technische Probleme, mit Lust nach mehr Wissen gesehen. Das Treffen mit den chinesischen Studenten und Cao Xiao-Qing war für mich sehr positiv, sodass wir eine künftige Zusammenarbeit mit dem Bordeaux und Beijing's Konservatorium beabsichtigen!

Für weitere Informationen E-Mail: brunomaurice@neuf.fr
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Kimmo Pohjonen CD ‘UNIKO’ at No 2 in World Music Charts for May 2011

Kimmo Pohjonen‘UNIKO’, recorded by Finnish accordionist Kimmo Pohjonen percussionist Samuli Kosminen and the Kronos Quartet, released worldwide by Ondine, entered the WMCE (World Music) chart in April at number 6, and in May has now risen to number 2. The CD has received high praises and critical acclaim since its release, including a 5 star review and Top of the World pick from Songlines Magazine:

The Kronos Quartet team up with the 'Hendrix of accordion' Pohjonen and a percussionist/electrickery specialist to produce a compelling, majestic, hypnotic work. Scored for electric accordion, string quartet and devices, it began life as a performance piece with visuals, but but works magnificently without them.

 ***** "UNIKO stretches out a huge canvas for a wide palette of musical and emotional experiences. The sounds are finely crafted with immaculate detail; the energy is raw and uncompromising, warm and lyrical…. an aural journey that takes the listener on a rare adventure both poignant and chilling.” (Fiona Talkington, Songlines)

“The art-bandits of the Kronos Quartet team up with the 'Hendrix of accordion' Pohjonen and a percussionist/electrickery specialist to produce a compelling, majestic, hypnotic work.“ (WMCE Top 10, April 2011).

“….could be soundtrack for a thriller set during a blizzard in Lapland. The soundscapes build to giant avalanches of strings and electronics, aided by the Finns' tricked out accordions and sampling. Then poof! We've just fallen off the cliff, floating downward in silence.” (Tom Huizenga, NPR).
 
“You have to hear Uniko to believe it but imagine that Phil Spector exploded over the North Atlantic and sent a 90-foot wall of sound hurtling toward Brooklyn.” (Jerry Boyles, Sequenza 21).

For further information email: pap@hoedown.com

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All-Ireland Accordion Festival, Meath – Republic of Ireland

Renzo RuggieriThis open festival was held to mark the 40th anniversary of the All-Ireland Accordion Festival. It took place in the Newgrange Hotel, Navan, Co. Meath (about 45 minutes from Dublin) on Saturday and Sunday 16th/17th April 2011.

We had many entries from abroad including Gary Blair and his orchestra from Scotland, Ian Watson with the Morley College Orchestra from London, together with entries from France and the Ukraine, and not forgetting our friends from Northern Ireland – Clyde Johnston and his Orchestra.

On Saturday morning, competitions started at 8.30am with two rooms running consecutively. We were very lucky to have Renzo Ruggieri (right), from Italy, and Ian Watson and Julie North, from London, adjudicating.

We needed two rooms on Saturday morning to cater for the large entries in the younger age group/graded sections. There were up to 30 in some of these sections.

2011 All-Ireland additional report and results.
8 CD's available at Renzo Ruggieri.

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Friedrich Lips Performing and Teaching in Trossingen, Baden-Württemberg – Germany

Friedrich LipsThanks to the cooperation of the German Harmonica Association DHV and the Hohner Conservatory it was possible to invite famous Russian artist Friedrich Lips to Trossingen. Friedrich Lips performed a well-acclaimed solo concert during the so-called ‘Easter-week’.

His program included works by L. Boellmann, S. Gubaidulina, A. Cholminov, ?. Khatchaturian, R. Schuman, F. Schubert, L. Boccherini, ?. Piazzolla, J. Strauss and G. Shenderyov.

The next day Friedrich Lips gave a well-attended master class at the conservatory where he focused not only on the transcription of classical works but also on the interpretation of modern accordion literature.

23 CD's available at Friedrich Lips

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Matthiew Ha Performs in his Ancestral Homeland, Hanoi – Vietnam

Matthiew HaAccordionist Matthiew Ha, Belgian-based but of Vietnamese origin, performed in an evening concert at the ‘Factory’ Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, on April 29th.

Matthieu Ha has long been established as a musician in Brussels, Belgium, where he is known both for his tenor voice and as a skilled accordionist. He has an unusual non-verbal style of vocals and his musical style does not follow any trends.

Matthieu Ha has played with artists such as Yan Tiersen, Fantazio, Vialka, and leads a band called Maybreast – the name changes name according to the month!

In the past 10 years, Matthieu Ha has toured in Germany, Portugal, Lithuania, Russia, China, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, performing in his unique style. This concert in Hanoi was his first in Vietnam!

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NZAA 40th Birthday Dinner, President John Statham to Retire – New Zealand

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NZAA logo, President John StathamThe New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) has many plans to celebrate the 40th Anniversary year of the founding of their association.  On Sunday 18th April, a dinner was held to celebrate the date that the NZAA was established exactly 40 years ago.
2011 NZAA Birthday Dinner Photographs and Text 

This 40th birthday dinner was held at the Brigham Restaurant in Hobsonville, Auckland attended by most of the current NZAA committee and some past committee members. 

The NZAA, 40 years ago, grew out of the Auckland branch of the NZFOA and the minutes of the last meetings of that Auckland Branch deciding to form the new association were read. 

These minutes set out the reasons why the NZAA was being established and a 40th birthday celebration cake was cut by the 3 people present, who were also at the NZAA formation meeting. Marie Jones, John Statham and Dorothy Taylor (picture below).

This year, NZAA President John Statham is retiring after 27 years as President. John Statham was a committee member for the 1980 Coupe Mondiale held in Auckland, was the announcer for that superbly run event, was instrumental in leading the NZAA through the start of the South Pacific Accordion Championships competitions and making the NZAA competitions an international event, inviting the Coupe Mondiale Piano Accordion winners to NZ for the last 9 years, development program for players culminating in highly placed New Zealand 2009 Coupe Mondiale competitors, led the huge success of the 2009 Coupe Mondiale in Takapuna, New Zealand and now, the NZAA 40th Anniversary Celebrations.

A formal dinner to honor retiring President John Statham will be held at the end of the South Pacific Accordion Championships on the 5th June 2011.

2011 NZAA Birthday Dinner Photographs and Text
Marie Jones (NZAA Secretary for many years), President John Statham, former committee member Dorothy Taylor

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‘Gar nicht läppisch’ - Maria Kalaniemi Trio‏, Wien - Osterreich

Maria KalaniemiFreitag, 6. Mai 2011, 19.30 Uhr, Theater Akzent, Gar nicht läppisch!
Städtebegegnung Helsinki – Wien

Konzert: Maria Kalaniemi Trio, Maria Kalaniemi (Akkordeon), Olli Varis (Gitarre), Arto Järvelä (Violine).

Neue Wiener Concert Schrammeln & Lilian Klebow & Gregor Seberg Wenn eine der führenden zeitgenössischen Akkordeonistin Maria Kalaniemi - eine zierliche blonde Frau – sich ihr schwarzes Free Bass-Akkordeon (das größte und schwerste Akkordeon überhaupt) umhängt und mit virtuoser Leichtigkeit den fantastischen Tonumfang dieses Instruments auslotet, zieht sie einen unweigerlich hinein in die Weite Finnlands, die aber so fremd nicht ist.

Die bordunartige "Skymningspolskan" etwa klingt, als ob unser „Lieber Augustin“ von Huskies durch die endlose Schneelandschaft gezogen würde.

Was wohl die Neuen Wiener Concert Schrammeln und die Fernsehkommissare (SOKO Donau) Gregor Seberg und Lilian Klebow dem nordischen Trio, das aus der Kälte kam, entgegensetzen werden?

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Jacques Pellarin Trio Concerts – Switzerland

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French accordionist Jacques Pellarin performs in the Geneva region of Switzerland, as follows:

May 6th, 8.15pm – Hotel du Chasseron, Lake Geneva region
May 7th, 8.15pm – Silverclub, Route de Berne, Lake Geneva region

For further information email: jacques.pellarin@wanadoo.fr

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30th Tejano Conjunto Festival, May 11-13 in San Antonio - USA

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Benny LaytonAs part of the 30thTejano Conjunto Festival, FR-18 Diatonic V-Accordion product specialist Lucky Joe Paredes, along with keyboard and synth product specialist Ed Diaz, will give a Roland demo and workshop on Wednesday May 11 at the Guadalupe Theater, San Antonio.

On Thursday May 12 the Festival is going to induct Benny Layton (picture right), who tragically passed away in March, into the Conjunto Hall of Fame. Benny was a Roland U.S. FR-18 Diatonic V-Accordion product specialist.

On Friday May 13 Roland will have a booth and display at Rosedale Park.

For more information phone: (210) 271 3151

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Mazaika’s ‘Victory Day’ Concert, London – UK

duo Mazaika, Igor Outkine (accordion, vocals) and Sarah Harrison (violin, vocals)The duo Mazaika, Igor Outkine (accordion, vocals) and Sarah Harrison (violin, vocals) perform a concert of favourite Russian songs from World War Two, dedicated to Victory Day in Europe, at Pushkin House, 5A Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2TA, on Monday May 9th, 7.30pm.

For further information email: igor.outkine@ntlworld.com

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Marco Lo Russo Concerts, Bergamo, Rome – Italy

Italian accordionist Marco Lo Russo performs this week, as follows:

May 6th, 9pm - Teatro Lottagono, Bergamo
May 7th, 8.30pm - Teatro Sacricuori, Rome

For further information email: stampa@marcolorusso.com

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South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Philadelphia - USA

Steve AlbiniOn May 14, Roland-USA V-Accordion Product Manager Steve Albini will be performing at the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival in Philadelphia, PA. Performing with Steve will be Roland-USA V-Drum Product Manager Tim Root and singer Susan Minarich.

Steve's performance is co-sponsored by Roland V_Accordion dealer Liberty Bellows of Philadelphia. Liberty Bellows’ retail store is located right in the center of the festival.

On both May 14 and 15 Steve will be at Liberty Bellows promoting and demonstrating all V-Accordion models.

For further information: Phone: 267-815-4407 or Email: web@libertybellows.com

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Amor Quintet’s ‘Piazzolla Hour’, London - UK

Amor QuintetThe Amor Quintet perform a concert, titled ‘Piazzolla Hour’, in honour of Astor Piazzolla’s 90th birthday at St Stephen’s Church, Gloucester Rd, London SW7 2AL, on Saturday May 7th, 7 pm.

The Amor Quintet are Nikolai Ryskov – bayan, Anne-Marie Curran – violin, Firat Altay – piano, Milton Merkides – electric guitar, and Sam Ryan – double bass.

For further information email: nryskov@gmail.com

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Charnwood Publications releases 4 new pieces

Charnwood Publications releases 4 new pieces by composer Coppard Sue titled, 'A Celtic Legend', catalog:M661, 'Christmas Bells', catalog:M662, 'Heathcliff', catalog:M663 and 'Once Long Ago', catalog:M664. Samples of the music are available online. Purchase with credit card.

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Gary Dahl updates 1 of his music

Gary Dahl - author, composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator announces the following updated music titles for purchase on-line. 'Sentimental Journey ', catalog:DH0033. Samples for this music is now available at the Music For Accordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card.

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May 2011 Diatonic News Online 1st May

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May Accordion Russia News Online 1st May

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Charnwood Publications releases 4 new pieces

Charnwood Publications releases 2 new pieces by composer Brannelli Gina titled, 'Computer Talk', catalog:M654, 'The Highland Lament', catalog:M656, 1 new piece by composer Benton Henri titled, 'Banana Split', catalog:M657 and 1 new piece by composer Broadhead Karolyn titled, 'Belle Sourire', catalog:M658. Samples of the music are available online. Purchase with credit card.

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Sebastiano Cali updated all his sites

Sebastiano Cali - accordionist, performer, maintenance, updated all his sites online.

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Finland Recordings updated site

Finland Recordings updated its index page online

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Renzo Ruggieri updated his sites online

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Zevy Zions has just updated his sites online

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Accordeon Classique CD by Camille Privat

Camille Privat Accordeon Classique CD front coverCD Reviews Index for the Review of “Accordeon Classique" CD, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. Performer is Camille Privat.

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