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2ièmes festival international en ligne FIA 2020 - Chili
Les 6ième “Journées internationales de l’accordéon” à Prague, avec concert en ligne – République Tchèque
Vidéo : retransmission télévisée de la compétition d’accordéon de Styrie, Lannach – Autriche
Le XXIIIième festival international d’accordéon de Vilnius 2020 – Lithuanie
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Akkordeonale 2021 Accordion Festival in Dortmund - GermanyRoyal Academy of Music Online Auditions, London – EnglandZoe Tiganouria New CD Release – GreeceCancelled: Akkordeonorchester Ennepetal 60th Anniversary Concert - GermanyBachtopus Accordion Ensemble performs "Hymn" by Denise Koncelik - USAVIII International Video Competition "Friedrich Lips Cup", Yemanzhelinsk - RussiaTheo Redepenning Wins Accordion Scholarship – New Zealand
Future events |
First All-Russian Children's and Youth Performing Arts Competition named after J.I. Andreenko, Elektrostal - RussiaAlicia Jo Straka Live Online Show – USAAccordeana-Graz Autumn Concert, Graz – AustriaIan's Online Christmas Weekend - UK
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Retenez les dates du 14ième Festival de Musique du Monde 2022, Innsbruck - Autricheby Harley Jones |
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 Retenez les dates du 26 au 29 mai 2022, pour le 14ième festival de Musique du Monde d’InnsbruckCe festival est devenu incontournable pour de nombreux fans de l’accordéon et est organisé par la DHV (Deutscher Harmonika-Verband e.V.) à l’origine allemande. Vous pourrez profiter des compétitions avec des catégories pour l’accordéon, l’harmonica, l’accordéon de Styrie ainsi qu’assister à des concerts variés et au grandiose gala de clôture de remise des prix, pour ce festival qui a lieu tous les trois ans. Plusieurs milliers de participants et visiteurs profitent de cette manifestation par ailleurs très bien organisée. Inscrivez les dates dans vos calendriers pour ce 14ième festival de Musique du Monde, du 26 au 29 mai 2022, à Innsbruck en Autriche. |
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2ièmes festival international en ligne FIA 2020 - Chiliby Christine Johnstone |
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  Vidéo : L’ONACH (Orquesta Nacional de Acordeones de Chile – L’orchestre national d’accordéon du Chili) joue la "Badinerie" de J S Bach.Le 2ième festival international en ligne FIA 2020 se tiendra du 9 au15 novembre au Chili. Ce festival gratuit proposera des masterclasses, entretiens et concerts. Les Masterclasses seront données par Frédéric Deschamps (France – masterclass en technique avancée), Ignacio Porra (Argentine – techniques chamamé ), Sebastián Bravo (Chili) et Seba Malo (Chili - structure de l’accordéon). Parmi les concertistes, Joaquín Muñoz Donoso (Chili – photo ci-dessus à gauche), Ignacio Porra (Argentine) Ernesto Calderón Dondero (Chili), Kristinka Vrba (Croatie - photo ci-dessus à droite), Ensamble Transatlántico de Folk Chileno (Chili), El Barco Mágico (Chili), Pájaros Kiltros Duo (composé de l’accordéoniste Millaray Parra et du violoniste Saruy Concha), Zárate Quarteto (Chili), Del Recoveco (Chili), Las Chinas Cholas (Chili – photo ci-dessous), Aldo Taborda (Argentine), Juan Carlos Berrios Arancibia (Chili), Duo Fernando Salinas (accordéon) et Mireia Pla (violoncelle – Espagne), Mirko Ianucci (Italie), Magic Klezmer (Chili), Los Chamánes de la Patagonia (Punta Arenas), Piececitos (Chili), Artem Malkhasyan (Russie), Ignacio Hernandez (Chili), Júlia Masnicová (Slovaquie) and Jelena Milojevic (Canada). Des entretiens auront lieu avec Chango Spasiuk (Argentine), Salino Jélvez (Chili), Millaray Parra (Chili), Cesar Pavon (Argentine), Petar Maric (Serbie), Daniel Sánchez Uribe (Chili), Romina Concha Madrid (Chili), Nerea Rodríguez-Acordeón (Espagne), Martina Trost (Argentine) and Pietro Roffi (Italie). Le festival est sponsorisé par Music Paper, Clases de Acordeon.cl, Cafe Neighborhood et Scandalli Accordions. Il se finira avec un concert de l’orchestre national d’accordéon du Chili, l’ONACH dirigé par Joaquín Muñoz Donoso. Pour plus de details, émailez à : fundacionentrefuelles@gmail.com |
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Les 6ième “Journées internationales de l’accordéon” à Prague, avec concert en ligne – République Tchèqueby Christine Johnstone |
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 Les organisateurs des 6ième “Journées internationales de l’accordéon” ont regretté devoir annoncer du fait du covid 19 l’annulation de cette manifestation qui devait se tenir au conservatoire de Prague, à Prague, du 29 au 31 octobre.Ils ont, à la place, proposé un concert en ligne pour le plaisir de tous. Voir la vidéo ci-dessus Trio Vibrafonissimo, avec Ladislav Horák (à l’accordéon, photo à droite), Radek Krampl (vibraphone) and Vít Švec (contrebasse) joue un programme varié qui comprend Radek Krampl: Thirty Dosen Gorka Hermosa: Galliano en Santiago et Tango pour Ludwig Astor Piazzolla: Close your eyes et listen, Libertango et Summit Josef Vejvoda: Celebration (Birth, Childhood, Maturing, Adulthood) Chick Corea: Spain Radek Krampl: Annamaria Josef Vejvoda: Serenade for Jane Richard Galliano: New York Tango |
Vidéo : retransmission télévisée de la compétition d’accordéon de Styrie, Lannach – Autricheby Christine Johnstone |
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 La compétition d’accordéon de Styrie 2020 s’est tenue à Steinhalle Lannach en Autriche, cette semaine. La finale a été retransmise sur la télévision autrichienne la chaine ORF2 télévision Styrienne. Vidéo ci-dessus.Cinq jeunes finalistes se sont présentés devant le jury et un public pour présenter leurs pièces obligatoires et freestyle. Après une compétition très serrée, les gagnants ont été annoncés comme suit: 1ère place: Johannes Grabner (photo à gauche) 2ième: Christina Schneeberger Johannes a réalisé la pièce d'essai «Der geht eini» et sa pièce de style libre «In the Beautiful Apple Country». Profitez de la vidéo. |
Le XXIIIième festival international d’accordéon de Vilnius 2020 – Lithuanieby Christine Johnstone |
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  Le XXIIIième festival international d’accordéon de Vilnius 2020 a débuté avec un concert gratuit, le 23 octobre, avec au programme “accordéonistes de talent” un groupe comprenant les étudiants les plus talentueux de l’Académie de Musique de Lituanie et le Theatre Accordion Cathedral qui ont interprété des arrangements classiques, des œuvres contemporaines pour l’accordéon ainsi que de nombreux tubes. Les concerts à venir sont : 7 novembre : Tutto a Dio Duo (photo en haut, à gauche) à l’église de Vilnius de la Vierge Marie Raminth. Gratuit. 10 novembre : Duo "Tautas" au musée de l’énergie et de la technique. Gratuit. 19 novembre : More Air à l’église de Vilnius de la Vierge Marie Raminth. Gratuit. 20 novembre : Evelina Sašenko et le maestro de l’accordéon jazz Nerijum Bakula et un groupe instrumental de Pologne avec un programme français impressionant ,“la vie parisiennne”, à l’auditorium de l’église Catherine. La clôture du festival se fera, le 22 novembre, avec deux concerts. Le premier aura lieu à l’auditorium de l’église Catherine à Vilnius, à 17H avec "ImproDialogs" qui comprend Andrius Balachovich (accordéon) et Vytautas Labutis (saxophone). Le duo interprètera de la musique française, de la chanson, du musette, du Django et des morceaux jazz. Le second concert se tiendra dans le même lieu à 19h avec 4Tango – Fellini et Nino Rota – Musiques de film. Les interprètes sont Kristina Žebrauskaite (accordéon), Felix Zakrevski (piano), Donatas Bagurskas (contrebasse) et Andrius Rekašius (vibraphone). Pour plus de details, émailez à : info(@akordeonofestivalis.lt |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
by Christine Johnstone
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 The 2020 Akkordeonale International Accordion Festival has been cancelled due to Covid-19 lockdowns in Germany. The Akkordeonale 2021 event will be held at the Domicil Jazz & Blues Club in Dortmund, Germany on April 29th, 2021. Organisers have made changes to ensure the 2021 event goes ahead and is Corona-compatible! Almost all musicians for the original 2021 lineup were from abroad and it is by no means certain that they will be allowed to enter next April, so organisers have put together a new programme with musicians who all live in Germany. Cathrin Pfeifer who performs pieces from various regions around the world, incorporating complex rhythms and jazzy arrangements and improvisations. She fascinates her audience with her very own unusual way of getting sounds out of the accordion. Alex de Almeida, accordionist, composer and producer from Southern Brazil has found his new home in Karlsruhe. His compositions are an explosive cocktail of different musical genres, such as the Brazilian folk music forró, rock and jazz. He is passionate about the fusion of different rhythms. Serbian Jordan Djevic combines Balkan traditions with classical influences, jazz and evergreens. His music is his religion, his way of playing resembles a ritual that makes him stand out. Servais Haanen (Germany/Netherlands and organizer of the Akkordeonale, picture right), composes and arranges the festival’s ensemble pieces and guides the audience through the programme. For a long time now, he has been working on pushing the boundaries of what his accordion can do, integrating elements of New Music, minimalistic structures and other unusual and exceptional sounds. The programme from 2020 has been moved to 2022, and the musicians from 2021 are now coming in 2023. Tickets that have already been purchased will of course remain valid or will be refunded at the respective ticket office. For details email: info@domicil-dortmund.de |
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 The Royal Academy of Music wish to advise all students that it is not too late to apply to study the accordion next year. All auditions will take place online this year and must be submitted by November 16th, 2020.The RAM launched their first-ever Virtual Open Days in September 2020. This gave prospective students the opportunity to go online and meet the tutors and take a tour of the venues including the Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Dukes Hall and Angela Burgess Recital Hall. For further information phone: +44 (0)20 7873 7373 |
by Christine Johnstone
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 Accordionist and composer, Zoe Tiganouria, has just released a new CD of songs with mezzo soprano Eleni Voudouraki (by Zoe Music).Two songs, "Tha taxidevo" and "Fos pou trehei" are composed by Zoe, with lyrics by the late Elias Katsoulis and Vartoui Vartanian and convey a message of optimism, necessary in these times. |
by Christine Johnstone
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  The Akkordeon Orchester Ennepetal e.V. regret to announce that due to Covid-19 restrictions, they have to cancel their 60th anniversary concert which was originally planned for June this year, then postponed until November 14th. Under the direction of Holger Kunz they planned to present the musical history of their orchestra along with invited guest performers. Tickets will remain valid for their next concert in 2021, or can be returned to members for a refund or the amount of money can be donated. For details email: ao-ennepetal@gmx.de |
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| The Bachtopus ensemble is happy to release their first commission from their 2020 Composers Commissioning Fund, and the timing could not be better because it was perfect for Halloween. “Hymn” was composed for the ensemble by Denise Koncelik, DMA, who said part of her inspiration came from a short story by Edgar Allan Poe titled “Morella.” The Gothic horror story tells the tale of Morella, a woman who dies during childbirth. The father cannot bear to name the child until her tenth birthday. Her resemblance to Morella is so uncanny that the father decides to baptize her to drive away the evil spirits within. During the ritual, the priest asks for the daughter’s name. When the father responds “Morella,” the daughter cries out “I’m here!” and then dies. The father returns to his wife’s tomb to find nothing inside. In Poe’s short story, “Hymn” is a poem written by Morella to the Virgin Mary and sung to her husband. The Bachtopus ensemble, which includes accordionists Robert Duncan, Peter Flint, Denise Koncelik, Mayumi Miyaoka and Jeanne Velonis perform a mix of music by contemporary composers and Johann Sebastian Bach. Their 2020 Composer Commissioning Fund is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC). For further details email: robertoduncan@gmail.com |
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by Arseniy Strokovskiy
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| The 2020 VIII International Competition "Friedrich Lips Cup" for bayanists and accordionists was held from October 29th to November 3rd in Yemanzhelinsk, Russia. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, competitors sent in their videos, where jury members worked remotely. Each participant was required to send in one track, (without pauses or editing) of three works in a row with face and hands clearly visible. The Friedrich Lips Cup is held every three years and participants usually perform their programs in Chelyabinsk (where the main part of the competition is held) and younger players under 12 years old perform in Yemanzhelinsk. The results of the Friedrich Lips 2020 Cup will be announced on November 3rd. Diplomas to the best bayanists-accordionists will be sent in the mail and winners will be entitled to a cash prize. |
by Christine Johnstone
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 Young accordionist, Theo Redepenning has won the 2020 Canterbury Accordion Association (CAA) Scholarship. Theo grew up hearing his dad and eldest brother playing accordion, so he began playing too at age 13.Since that time, Theo has entertained at many community concerts, variety concerts, jam sessions and recitals as well as street busking in Rangiora, and Christchurch. He is also a member of the Christchurch Accordion Orchestra. Having received the CAA's scholarship, he is looking forward to competing at the annual New Zealand Accordion Association South Pacific Championships which will be held in Auckland again next year. |
Future events |
by Arseniy Strokovskiy
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| This year, due to the current situation and the recommendations of the Ministry of Culture of the Moscow Region, the First All-Russian Children's and Youth Performing Arts Competition named after J.I. Andreenko in Elektrostal will be held remotely from November 27th to 29th, 2020. Videos must be taken on a static camera (without signs of mounting and gluing frames), with a resolution of at least 720 pixels. Video taken on the phone in an upright position (narrow-format video) is not permitted. Competition results will be announced online and be available to view until the end of December, 2020. To participate, contestants have until November 15th to submit a link to their video. Videos must be sent to: dmsh_andreenko@mail.ru Download competition rules in Russian language at: 2020ElektrostalRules.pdf |
by Christine Johnstone
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 Video: Alicia Jo Straka Plays “Autumn Leaves” by Joseph Kosma on accordion and vocals to celebrate the season. The original French lyrics were written Jacques Prévert in French, and later by Johnny Mercer in English.Alicia will hold an online live show on November 25th at 7pm MDT. For details email: aliciajostraka@gmail.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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| The Accordeana-Graz orchestra will give their Autumn Concert at Styria Farm in Graz, Austria on December 5th, 2020 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The orchestra, conducted by Alexey Pivovarskiy play a program of original compositions and arrangements that range from light entertainment to jazz and contemporary works. For details email: office@accordeana.at |
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| Ian Lowthian will run his Online Xmas Weekend on December 5th and 6th, 2020. The weekend will feature mainly Christmas music with some popular music from 2020 as well. The weekend will feature the accordion with mixed instruments added too. For details email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
CD Reviews |
by Joan C. Sommers
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Quodlibet CD by Friedrich Lips. Review by Joan Cochran Sommers in English and German languages. |
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