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24ª Semana Internacional del Acordeón "Alcobaca 2020" - Portugal
Vladimir Stupnikov (Rusia) gana el concurso de video 2020 - Nueva Zelanda
ATG celebra su 80 aniversario en Los Ángeles, EE. UU.
Páginas amarillas de acordeón, eventos futuros - Ciberespacio
Congreso de invierno CIA 2020 en Praga - República Checa
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Accordionist in Final of “Prodigios” TV Talent Show - SpainAWAM Proudly Announces Arrival of Dick Contino’s Estate – USAArticle: Linda Soley Reed and Mary Tokarski, Lifelong Advocates for the AccordionPanel of Musical Experts at NAA Convention, Texas - USA
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Duo Accellorandom at 7th Osterholz Accordion Days - GermanyAlex Meixner Band Entertains at Heidelberg Music Hall, Georgia - USAEchoes of Erin 2020 Concert, Liverpool - England8th Annual Concertina Cruinniú – Ireland"Scythian" February 2020 Concert Tour - USADay of the Accordion in Washington State – USAJose Valadez Accordion Recital, Monterrey - MexicoLidia Kaminska Performs with Atlantic Classical Orchestra, Florida - USA2020 Not Just Oom-Pah! Accordion Workshop and Concert - USA
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Chinese Report Page Translation Now Completed: Oleg Sharov and Grayson Masefield at Zhongsin International Music Competition - SingaporeNew Website: Ivan Dyma of SaxAkkord Duo - RussiaUpdated: Accordion Russia News, New Articles Online - RussiaHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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Caterina Fiorentini recibe un premio especial - Italiaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| Video: Gran Premio Ibla, Caterina Fiorentini, publicado el 2 de febrero de 2020. La acordeonista Caterina Fiorentini, junto con la poeta Silvia Piacentini, recibirá el Premio "Tacita Muta" para las lenguas minoritarias el 22 de febrero de 2020 en Roma. El premio es presentado por la Asociación Sarda en Roma "Il Gremio", por la Asociación Salpare y el Fondo VP Cerdeña, con el patrocinio de la Asociación Internacional de Críticos Literarios y el Ministerio de Patrimonio Cultural - Proyecto de Parques Étnicos y Literarios. El reconocimiento, que el año pasado fue para el cantautor sardo Pietro Marras, fue otorgado a Caterina Fiorentini por recomendación del Fogolar Furlan de Roma (que colabora en la iniciativa), para la música original con poemas en friuliano de Silvia Piacentini . En el video, Caterina se presenta en mayo de 2019 con su composición original para voz y acordeón en los Conciertos de ganadores del Gran Premio Ibla en la ciudad de Nueva York (Casa Italiana Zerilli / Marimò de la Universidad de Nueva York y Recital de Weill en el Carnegie Hall). La ocasión es el resultado del reconocimiento obtenido en la competencia del Gran Premio Ibla 2017, donde con el puntaje de 8.50 / 10, Caterina fue el mejor igual entre otros compositores y se ubicó en el cuarto lugar general. 2019 fue un año importante debido al recital original de Caterina "Sentire il Margine" también. Este proyecto fue presentado al público italiano en algunas fechas, en colaboración con Vincenzo Fiorentini, Alessandro Cubi y Giuseppe Piras. En 2019 Caterina también lanzó su EP "Come Icaro", segundo trabajo después del álbum "Incontri randagi (Live in Studio)", lanzado en 2018. Ambos proyectos de registro están disponibles en línea. |
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24ª Semana Internacional del Acordeón "Alcobaca 2020" - Portugalby Rob Howard |
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 La 24ª Semana Internacional de Acordeón “Alcobaca 2020” incluirá el 25º Trofeo Nacional y la 6ª Competencia Internacional de Acordeón para solistas, duetos, tríos, cuartetos, orquestas y música de cámara para todas las edades.Organizado por Diana Freire (Gerente de Competencia) y Aníbal Freire, (fotos a la izquierda) Presidente de la Asociación de Acordeón de Portugal ASACORD, el evento se llevará a cabo del 23 al 31 de mayo de 2020 e incluirá conciertos y clases magistrales, así como las competiciones. Los premios especiales para solistas incluyen: Premio Vitorino Matono Premio Joao Barra Bexiga Premio Frank Angelis Premio de la ciudad de Alcobaca Nuevo este año: El jurado nominará a uno o dos candidatos de cualquiera de las categorías de solistas (siempre que sean de un país europeo), que tengan las condiciones artísticas necesarias para representar la Semana Internacional del Acordeón Alcobaça 2020 en los siguientes festivales: Premio Internacional Fisarmonica (PIF 2020) en concierto que se celebrará en septiembre de 2020 en Castelfidardo, Italia. Séptimo Festival Internacional Accordéons-Nous en concierto que se celebrará el 22 de agosto de 2020 en Mons, Bélgica. Las inscripciones cierran el 8 de mayo de 2020. Descargue las reglas de competencia y los formularios de inscripción en inglés y portugués: 2020Alcobaca.pdf |
Vladimir Stupnikov (Rusia) gana el concurso de video 2020 - Nueva Zelandaby Harley Jones |
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 Video: El ganador Vladimir Stupnikov interpreta Tango 130 de Gary DaverneLa Asociación de Acordeón de Nueva Zelanda (NZAA) anuncia el resultado del Concurso Internacional de Video 2020 y Promoción de Música de Acordeón del famoso compositor neozelandés Gary Daverne. Video ganador arriba: El ganador fue Vladimir Stupnikov de Rusia. Vladimir Stupnikov y su maestro Friedrich Lips ganaron el primer premio de dos boletos aéreos de ida y vuelta a Nueva Zelanda para el Campeonato de Acordeón del Pacífico Sur 2020, 30-31 de mayo de 2020, Auckland, Nueva Zelanda. El sábado 17 de enero de 2020, el jurado del Concurso Internacional de Video 2020 y Promoción de Música de Acordeón de Gary Daverne (siendo el jurado Gary Daverne, Kevin Friedrich, Grayson Masefield, Stephanie Poole) finalizó su juicio desde diferentes rincones del mundo. Gary Daverne y Stephanie Poole estaban en Nueva Zelanda. Grayson Masefield estuvo en Singapur actuando y Kevin Friedrich en Nueva York. Hubo 15 entradas de muchos países diferentes y el estándar general fue excelente. Gary Daverne escribió: "Quiero agradecer a los participantes por su música y entusiasmo. Estaba muy impresionado y feliz de escuchar mi música interpretada con un nivel tan alto". |
ATG celebra su 80 aniversario en Los Ángeles, EE. UU.by Christine Johnstone |
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| El Gremio de Acordeonistas y Maestros, Internacional (ATG), el presidente Joe Natoli invita a todos a celebrar su 80 aniversario en el Hotel Doubletree, Los Ángeles, California, del 5 al 9 de agosto de 2020. El evento contará con conciertos, concursos, talleres, exhibiciones, invitados internacionales, la Orquesta Mundial de Acordeón (dirigida por Joan Sommers), el banquete del 80 aniversario y mucho más. Los artistas invitados incluirán a Alexander Poeluev, Cory Pesaturo, Stas Venglevski, el Viennese Accordion Ensemble (Austria), el Conjunto de Acordeón de la Cruz del Sur (Australia / Nueva Zelanda), la Orquesta Juvenil de Baviera (Alemania) y la Orquesta Polyphonia (Isla de la Reunión - dirigida por Pierre Varo y en la foto a continuación). La competencia del festival incluye una variedad de categorías de grupos de edad para solistas, duetos, conjuntos y orquestas. Consulte el sitio web de ATG para conocer las reglas de la competencia, los formularios de inscripción y las fechas de cierre. |
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Páginas amarillas de acordeón, eventos futuros - Ciberespacioby Harley Jones |
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| Se recuerda a todos los organizadores de conciertos, competencias y festivales que enumeren sus eventos futuros en nuestro sitio web de páginas amarillas. Es gratis para enumerar y puedes hacerlo tú mismo. También puede cambiar y actualizar su listado usted mismo a medida que haya más información disponible. Las páginas amarillas del acordeón Calendario de eventos futuros se muestran en la parte superior derecha de las Noticias semanales de accordions.com en los 7 idiomas más otros sitios populares como USA News y Diatonic News. Un gran número de lectores cada año ven las páginas amarillas del acordeón Eventos futuros, por lo que se insta a todos los organizadores del evento a aprovechar al máximo este servicio gratuito para mantener informada a la comunidad del acordeón. |
Congreso de invierno CIA 2020 en Praga - República Checaby Christine Johnstone |
 El Congreso de Invierno de la Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) 2020 y la 143a Asamblea General de Delegados se celebrarán en el Hotel Olympik, Sokolovská 138, Praga 8, República Checa, del 28 de febrero al 1 de marzo.El Congreso será organizado por el miembro votante de la CIA The Conservatory of Music de Praga, dirigido por Jirí Lukeš. El evento incluirá una recepción organizada por el Departamento de Acordeón del Conservatorio de Praga, conciertos en el Museo de Artes Decorativas de Praga, en la Sala de Conciertos del Conservatorio de Praga, un concierto dedicado a la memoria de Milan Bláha y Václav Trojan, comité ejecutivo y reuniones del comité de música, visitas turísticas y una cena organizada por la Asociación Checa de Acordeón. El formulario de registro en línea está disponible ahora en el sitio web de la CIA. Para recibir la tarifa de la CIA, haga su reserva antes del 15 de febrero de 2020. |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
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 Video: Tango pour Claude (R.Galliano) by Cristina and Marta Cubas Hondal, recital atTeatro Casyc de Santander, 14 Oct 2019.Accordionist Marta Cubas Hondal (picture left - student of Gorka Hermosa) has been selected to play in the finals of "Prodigios" (Spanish National TV`s version of "Got Talent") from 200 applicants. Nine students will perform with a symphony orchestra in the final rounds and Gorka Hermosa has prepared the orchestral arrangements for her. This is great exposure for the accordion and Accordions Worldwide wishes Marta all the best for this competition. For further information email: gorka@gorkahermosa.com |
by Kevin Friedrich
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 A World of Accordions Museum (AWAM) proudly announces the impending arrival of Dick Contino’s estate as a major landmark event for our museum. This 1940s idol and national heartthrob prompted unparalleled accordion enthusiasm that inspired thousands of aspirants and greatly promoted the industry in general. Contino won the hearts of American audiences after winning Horace Heidt’s talent contest with his version of “Lady of Spain.” Thereafter featured on major television shows, his public performances drew extraordinary audience numbers and unprecedented income. His name became, and remains, one of the most prominent in American accordion history. His brilliant virtuosity and charismatic stage presence regularly thrilled Las Vegas audiences even into his advanced years. Contino died in 2017 at age 87. Mrs. Judy Contino has declared her intention to donate a significant portion of her husband’s estate in order to draw ongoing public attention to the legacy of his contributions to American culture. In addition, for our 2020 World Accordion Day festival she committed to presenting a 45-min. talk to include unpublished excerpts of Dick’s life, some with humorous anecdotes that portray the real person who was more than a world celebrity. The announced donations include recordings, photos, music in published and manuscript form, and various sundry items. One of these will be a life-size mannequin accompanied by some performance clothes worn in his Las Vegas shows. This figure will be displayed in our Special Exhibits Area as a new focal attraction of the Concert Hall. |
by Joan Grauman Morse, AAA Historian
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 Rita Barnea, Editor USA News: A new historical article in the series by AAA Historian Joan Grauman (picture right) in cooperation with the USA News, to help promote the history of the accordion in the USA.Thank you very much to Joan Grauman for these articles. Read the full article by Joan Grauman titled: "Linda Soley Reed and Mary Tokarski, Lifelong Advocates for the Accordion" at: LifelongAdvocates.htm Previous articles: 1. "What Events Led to the Formation of the American Accordionists' Association?" at AAA-Formation.htm 2. "Joseph Biviano and Charles Magnante – A Lifetime Commitment to the American Accordionists’ Association" at: Biviano-Magnante 3. “Beverly Roberts Curnow – Former Accordion Queen and World Accordion Champion still bringing joy with her beloved instrument! (Women in the AAA Through the Decades)”. 4. "80 Years of AAA Logos and Promotional Materials" 5. "Growing up in the accordion schools : The 1950s through the 1970s" |
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  It is with great enthusiasm that musicians from all genres are welcoming the 2020 - 2029 musical decade with great expectations and with perfect "20-20" vision. Gone are the years of negative thinking and regret that "music is not like it used to be." During the 2020 National Accordion Convention in Dallas, Texas (March 18th to 20th, 2020), Sharon Seaton, Ed.D, (picture left) will serve as the moderator for a special discussion panel. Dr. Sharon Seaton was selected because she serves the accordion community as a National Accordion Association (NAA) board member, professor of music, and a professional musician. Sharon will moderate the panel of experts who will express their opinions related to the future of the music including the accordion. To initiate the process, Sharon has authored a simple survey that is open for any interested individual to complete during the month of February 2020. Prior to the 2020 National Accordion Convention, the panel of experts will be assembled and the raw data will be forwarded to the selected panel members. Individuals selected for the panel will work together (electronically) to consolidate the data into short presentations, with Sharon asking predetermined questions. At the end of each topic, conventioneers will respond. The conclusions drawn from this open discussion will be delivered in the post-convention summary for evaluation. At that time, a finalized report will be distributed for publication via the National Accordion Association website, AccordionUSA and Accordions Worldwide Weekly News. The online survey questions are: 1. Briefly describe your opinions related to musical changes coming during the next decade as related to training, marketing, and performance opportunities. 2. What must the musical world (teachers, organizations, etc.) do to remain current as new ideas continue to evolve? 3. What changes should the National Accordion Association be making to remain one of the leading accordion-related organizations? 4. How can the accordion world benefit from studying other musical genres and instruments? 5. Are you interested in serving on this panel? If yes, what qualifies you to serve in this position during the convention? |
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 Video: Duo Accellorandom - Havana (Cover) - Camila CabelloDuo Accellorandom, which includes accordionist Neza Torkar and Romana Simbera (cello) will give a special live concert at the 7th Osterholz Accordion Days in the Town Hall of the city of Osterholz-Scharmbeck on February 8th at 7pm. Accordionist Neza Torkar (Slovenia) regularly performs solo and in various chamber music ensembles and participates in various projects such as Musical Evita, Orchestra Gewandhaus Leipzig, Jeunesses musicales Slovenia, Radio Recordings, RTV Slovenia, Festival Ljubljana, Weimar Early Jardays, Festival Echos and Rotary clubs etc. See poster for details. |
by Christine Johnstone
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| The Alex Meixner Band will entertain at a Fashing Weekend at the Heidelberg Music Hall in Helen, Georgia from February 14th to 16th, 2020. The venue features a German Restaurant “The Heidelberg”, pub and concert hall “Bierhimmel Konzerthalle” located on the 3rd floor of the building. For concert details email: info@alexmeixner.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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| Video: Echoes of Erin at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 2012 North America tour final performance. Ireland’s traditional musician, singing and dancing group “Echoes of Erin” will perform at the Liverpool Irish Centre in Liverpool, England on February 15th at 8pm, hosted by Comhaltas Liverpool, Liverpool Irish Centre and Comhaltas in Britain. The group, which includes Aaron Glancy (Co. Sligo - accordion), Thomas Palmer (Co. Cork - accordion) and Brogan McAuliffe (London – concertina) will entertain with a variety of traditional and contemporary Irish Music. For concert details phone: 0151 263 1808 |
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 The Claire Institute for Traditional Studies will present the 8th Annual Concertina Cruinniú in Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, Ireland from February 14th to 16th, 2020.The Cruinniú is a festival weekend consisting of concertina classes, informal music sessions, lectures, recitals, and sessions for all age groups and abilities. Tutors include well known concertina players Noel Hill (event Master tutor - picture right), Edel Fox, Bernie Geraghty, Mairead Hurley, Claire Keville, Mary MacNamara, Caoilfhionn Ní Fhrighil, Liam O'Brien and Jack Talty. They will also present lectures on topics related to the concertina which are open to both students and the public. Along with the activity during the day, there will be an evening Concertina Trail, with free traditional music sessions in the local pubs. Download festival program here: 2020Cruinniu.pdf |
by Harley Jones
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 Washington DC-based band “Scythian” (sith-ee-yin) will tour the USA giving concerts in Ohio, Illinois, North Carolina and Virginia from February 19th to 29th.On January 4, 2020, Scythian was the headliner at Washington, DC’s famed “The Hamilton” venue. The sold-out crowd was treated to an evening of Celtic, folk, rock, and bluegrass selections. For over 12 years they have found success as an independent band and have played over 1,300 shows all over the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia. Scythian’s accordionist is Dan Fedoryka. Dan and his brother, Alex, are the founding members of the band, which hosts annual fan trips to Ireland and the Labor Day weekend “Appaloosa “festival in Front Royal, Virginia. February Performance Schedule: February 19th – Music Box Supper Club, Cleveland, Ohio February 20th – Byrne’s Pub, Columbus, Ohio February 21st – The Loft 28 West, Aurora, Illinois February 22nd – Brightside Theatre, Dayton, Ohio February 27th – Lincoln Theater, Raleigh, North Carolina February 28th – Barter Theater, Abingdon, Virginia February 29th – Beech Mountain Resort, Beech Mountain, North Carolina For details email: scythianmail@gmail.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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| “Day of the Accordion” has been expanded and will be held over 3 days in Crossroads Bellevue, Washington State from February 21st to 23rd, 2020, presented by the Northwest Accordion Society. The event will include a variety of concerts, workshops, free accordion lessons, and a free accordion Q&A workshop. A concert featuring Mark Myking with Bayou Envie will open the event on February 21st. The following day entertainment will be provided by the Toby Hansen Trio, Lenny Luzzi, the Ken Olendorf Tribute Band, Northwest Accordionaires, a Student Showcase, Folkvoice Band, Charlie Brown & Nancy Gibson , the Lyle Schaefer Duo and Bavarian Beer Garden Band. The event will close with a performance by Bonnie Birch & Continental Classics on February 23rd. See poster for details. |
by Christine Johnstone
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| Video: ( 1 ) F.A. Boïeldieu ( 1775-1834 ) El califa de Bagad ( 2 )P.I.Tchaikovsky ( 1840 - 1893 ) Vals, de la Serenata para Cuerdas Op. 48 ( 3 ) G.A. Rossini ( 1792 - 1868 ) La italiana en Argel ( 4 ) F. von Suppé ( 1819 - 1895 ) Caballería Ligera Concert, Mayo, ESMDM, Feb 2017. Jose Valadez will give an accordion recital at the Almma Music School in Colonia Obispado Monterrey, Nuevo León, México on February 26th at 8pm. His program will include works by Rossini, Lecuona, Offenbach and Brahms among others. Admission is free. See poster for further details. |
by Kevin Friedrich
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 Lidia Kaminska will perform with the Atlantic Classical Orchestra in a series of concerts in Florida from March 3rd to 6th, 2020. Under the direction of Musical Director David Amado, Lidia will be featured on bandoneon performing Aconcagua Concerto by Astor Piazzolla. The concerts take place in: Vero Beach (March 3rd at 7.30pm) Jupiter (March 4th at 7.30pm) 2 concerts in Stuart (March 6th at 4pm and 8pm) The concerts "Masterworks lll" are billed as featuring "the third of four tries Beethoven made at writing an overture to his only opera, Fidelio. The Leonore Overture No. 3 is the most symphonic of the pack, expansive, dramatic, and moving.” Their program will also include Concerto Aconcagua by Astor Piazzolla and Schumann’s third symphony. For details email: trina@ACO-music.org |
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  Download flyer: 2020NJOFlyer.pdfRegistrations are now open for the 2020 Not Just Oom-Pah! Accordion Workshop and Concert, held in Austin, Texas from June 26th to 28th, 2020. The event is made possible by a grant from the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, with support from Texas Folklife, Austin Central Market, and the San Antonio Accordion Association. Workshop presenters and concert performers will include Alicia Baker (picture above left) and Grammy Award Nominee, Kevin Solecki (picture above right). A free concert will be held on Friday June 26th, from 6.30pm at Central Market North in Austin, Texas. The Workshop will be held the following 2 days at the Lamar Senior Activity Center and will include a jam session. A free Polka Dance Session will be held on Sunday, June 28th, so bring your family and friends for a fun afternoon learning polka, with free dance lessons taught by Gaby Thompson from the San Antonio Accordion Association. The event will also offer one Youth Scholarship to a deserving accordionist age 18 or younger. Further information and application for the Youth Scholarship is available online at: 2020NJOScholarship.pdf Applications close April 5th, 2020. Download the Registration/Payment form at: 2020NJORegistration.pdf |
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 Oleg Sharov (President of Committee, Zhongsin Int. Competition, picture above) and Grayson Masefield were performing and on the jury at the major Zhongsin International Music Competition. Picture left: Xia Gang (Founder and Secretary-General of Committee of the Zhongsin International Competition) Chinese Report Page Translation Now Completed: Full report and many pictures at: English 2020Zhongsin Chinese: 2020-Zhongsin |
by Ivan Dyma, SaxAkkord Duo
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 New website for Ivan Dyma (saxaphone) of the SaxAkkord Duo with Arseniy Strokovskiy (accordion). Contact: Ivan Dyma, Professor of Saxophone, A. Schnittke Institute of Music, Moscow, Russia. Mobile: +7 9035821 529 E-mail: adyma@yandex.ru |
by Harley Jones
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| 14 new articles since 1st December 2019 are listed in the Accordion Russia News in Russian language. |
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