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Caterina Fiorentini reçoit un prix - Italieby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Vidéo : Le prix Ibla Gran, Caterina Fiorentini, publié le 02 février 2020. L’accordéoniste Caterina Fiorentini, et la poètesse Silvia Piacentini recevront le prix "Tacita Muta" pour les langues mineures, le 22 février 2020, à Rome. Ce prix est remis par l’association sarde de Rome “Il Gremio”, par l’association Salpare et par la fondation sarde VP, sous la houlette de l’association internationale des critiques littéraires et le ministre de l’héritage culturel – Projet de jardin ethniques et littéraires. Cette reconnaissance qui l’année dernière fut donnée à l’auteur compositeur sarde, Pietro Marras, fut, cette année, attribuée à Caterina Fiorentini, sur les conseils de Fogolar Furlan à Rome (qui collabore à cette initiative), et ce pour sa musique originale sur les poèmes en langue frioulane de Silvia Piacentini. Dans la vidéo qui date de mai 2019, Caterina joue ses compositions originales pour voix et accordéon aux concerts des vainqueurs du grand prix Ibla, à l’Université de New York (New York University Casa Italiana Zerilli / Marimò et Weill Recital Hall à Carnegie Hall). Déjà en 2017, à la compétition du grand prix Ibla, Caterina avait reçu un 8.50/10 qui l’avait placée en quatrième position. 2019 a été une année importante en raison du récital original de Caterina "Sentire il Margine" également. Ce projet a été présenté au public italien à certaines dates, en collaboration avec Vincenzo Fiorentini, Alessandro Cubi et Giuseppe Piras. En 2019, Caterina a également sorti son EP "Come Icaro", deuxième œuvre après l'album "Incontri randagi (Live in Studio)", sorti en 2018. Ces deux enregistrements sont disponibles en ligne. |
24ième semaine internationale de l’accordéon “Alcobaca 2020” – Portugalby Rob Howard |
La 24ième semaine internationale d’accordéon “Alcobaca 2020” inclura le 25ième trophée national et la 6ième compétition internationale d’accordéon pour solistes, duos, trios, quartets, orchestres et musique de chambre pour tout âge. Organisée par Diana Freire (directrice de la compétition) et Aníbal Freire, (photo à gauche) président de l’association d’accordéon du Portugal ASACORD, l’évènement aura lieu du 23 au 31 mai 2020 et comprendra concerts, masterclasses et compétitions. Parmi les prix solistes Prix Vitorino Matono Prix Joao Barra Bexiga Prix Frank Angelis Prix de la ville Alcobaca City Pour la première fois cette année : Le jury nommera un ou deux candidats de divers catégories soliste (ressortissant européen) pour représenter la semaine internationale de l’accordéon Alcobaça 2020 aux festivals suivants: Au prix international de l’accordéon (PIF 2020) qui se tiendra en septembre 2020 à Castelfidardo en Italie. Au 7ième festival international Accordéons-Nous Festival qui se tiendra le 22 août 2020 à Mons en Belgique. La date de clôture des inscriptions est le 8 mai 2020. Télécharger le règlement pour la compétition et le dossier d’inscription en anglais et en portugais : 2020Alcobaca.pdf |
Vladimir Stupnikov (Russie) gagne la compétition vidéo – Nouvelle Zélandeby Harley Jones |
Vidéo : Le vainqueur, Vladimir Stupnikov joue Tango 130 de Gary Daverne La New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) a annoncé le résultat de la compétition internationale de video et promotion de l’accordéon 2020 organisé par le fameux compositeur néo-zélandais, Gary Daverne. Vidéo gagnante ci-dessus : Le gagnant est Vladimir Stupnikov de Russie. Vladimir Stupnikov et son professeur Friedrich Lips ont gagné le premier prix et deux billets Aller et retour pour la Nouvelle Zélande, pour les championnats d’accordéon du Pacifique Sud, qui auront lieu les 30 et 31 mai 2020 à Auckland, en Nouvelle Zélande. Samedi 17 Janvier 2020, le jury de la compétition vidéo et promotion de l’accordéon 2020 composé de Gary Daverne, Kevin Friedrich, Grayson Masefield et Stephanie Poole ont rendu leur jugement de différents coins du globe. Gary Daverne etStephanie Poole étaient en Nouvelle Zélande, Grayson Masefield en concert à Singapour et Kevin Friedrich à New York. 15 participants de différents pays et un niveau général excellent. Gary Daverne a écrit : "Je souhaite remercier tous les participants pour leur musique et leur enthousiasme. Je fus impressionné et heureux d’entendre ma musique si bien interprétée. » |
ATG célèbre son 80ième anniversaire à Los Angeles - USAby Christine Johnstone |
Le president de la confrérie internationale des accordéonistes et professeurs (Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International -ATG), Joe Natoli nous invite à célébrer le 80ième anniversaire Doubletree Hotel, à Los Angeles, en Californie du 5 au 9 août 2020. Auront lieu concerts, compétitions, stages, expositions, avec invités internationaux, orchestre mondial de l’accordéon (dirigé par Joan Sommers), banquet etc ... Parmi les artistes invités, Alexander Poeluev, Cory Pesaturo, Stas Venglevski, Viennese Accordion Ensemble (Austriche), le Southern Cross Accordion Ensemble (Australie/Nouvelle Zélande), l’orchestre de la jeunesse bavaroise (Allemagne) et l’orchestre Polyphonia (île de la Réunion – dirigé par Pierre Varo en photo ci-dessous). La compétition du festival comprend une variété de catégories par tranches d’âge pour solistes, duos, ensembles et orchestres Voir le site ATG pour le réglèment de la compétition, le formulaire d’inscription et les dates de clôture. |
Les pages jaunes de l’accordéon / évènements - Cyberspaceby Harley Jones |
On rappelle à tous les organisateurs de concerts, compétitions, festivals de lister les évènements à venir dans les pages jaunes de notre site web. C’est gratuit et vous pouvez le faire vous-même. Vous pouvez aussi changer et mettre à jour votre listing vous-même, au fur et à mesure que vous avez plus d’informations. Les pages jaunes de l’accordéon Future events et son calendrier Evènements à venir, a une icône en haut à droite de notre newsletter accordions.com en 7 langues, et sur d’autres sites tel USA News et les Diatonic News. Un nombre impressionnant de lecteurs regardent chaque année les pages jaunes de l’accordéon Future Events, et donc tout organisateur d’évènement lié à l’accordéon est encouragé à profité de ce service gratuit afin d’informer le monde de l’accordéon. |
Concert CIA 2020 à Prague – République Tchèqueby Christine Johnstone |
Le congrès d’hiver 2020 de la Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) et la 143ième assemblée générale des délégués, se tiendra à l’hôtel Olympik, Sokolovská 138, Prague 8, République Tchèque, du 28 février au 1er mars. Le congrès est organisé par un membre du bureau administrative du CIA, le conservatoire de musique de Prague, dirigé par Jirí Lukeš. Aura lieu une réception organisée par le département accordéon du conservatoire de Prague, des concerts au musée des arts décoratifs de Prague, à l’auditorium du conservatoire de Prague, un concert en mémoire de Milan Bláha et Václav Trojan, des réunions du bureau administratif et direction musicale, des visites touristiques, et un diner organisé par l’association Tchèque de l’accordéon. Le dossier d’inscription est maintenant disponible sur le site de la CIA. Pour avoir les réductions CIA, assurez-vous de réserver avant le 15 février 2020. |
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Accordionist in Final of “Prodigios” TV Talent Show - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
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 |
AWAM Proudly Announces Arrival of Dick Contino’s Estate – USAby Kevin Friedrich |
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. |
Article: Linda Soley Reed and Mary Tokarski, Lifelong Advocates for the Accordionby Joan Grauman Morse, AAA Historian |
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" |
Panel of Musical Experts at NAA Convention, Texas - USAby Harley Jones |
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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Duo Accellorandom at 7th Osterholz Accordion Days - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Duo Accellorandom - Havana (Cover) - Camila Cabello Duo 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. |
Alex Meixner Band Entertains at Heidelberg Music Hall, Georgia - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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 |
Echoes of Erin 2020 Concert, Liverpool - Englandby Christine Johnstone |
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 |
8th Annual Concertina Cruinniú – Irelandby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 |
"Scythian" February 2020 Concert Tour - USAby Harley Jones |
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 |
Day of the Accordion in Washington State – USAby Christine Johnstone |
“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. |
Jose Valadez Accordion Recital, Monterrey - Mexicoby Christine Johnstone |
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. |
Lidia Kaminska Performs with Atlantic Classical Orchestra, Florida - USAby Kevin Friedrich |
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 |
2020 Not Just Oom-Pah! Accordion Workshop and Concert - USAby Christine Johnstone |
Download flyer: 2020NJOFlyer.pdf Registrations 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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Chinese Report Page Translation Now Completed: Oleg Sharov and Grayson Masefield at Zhongsin International Music Competition - Singaporeby Harley Jones |
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 |
New Website: Ivan Dyma of SaxAkkord Duo - Russiaby Ivan Dyma, SaxAkkord Duo |
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 |
Updated: Accordion Russia News, New Articles Online - Russiaby Harley Jones |
14 new articles since 1st December 2019 are listed in the Accordion Russia News in Russian language. |
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