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III Internationaler Terem Crossover Musikwettbewerb in Sankt Petersburg - Russlandby Harley Jones |
Der III Internationale Terem Crossover Musikwettbewerb wird vom 07 bis 13 Oktober in Sankt Petersburg stattfinden. Der Gründer des Terem Crossover Musikwettbewerbes ist der Musical Society ‘Friends of Terem-Quartet’ und wird unterstützt von der Sankt Petersburg Regierung, Ausschuss für Kultur. Der Wettbewerb ist für Musikgruppen von 2 bis 7 Spielern mit jeglichen Musikinstrumenten. Teilnehmen können alle Nationalitäten, auch Vocal sofern diese als Musikinstrumente ersetzen. Es gibt eine Qualifikations-Runde mit Videoaufnahmen. Der Wettbewerb offeriert ein hervorragendes Preisgeld mit 500.000 Rubel (ca. US $ 16.500) für den 1.Platz, 300.000 Rubel (ca. US $ 10.000) für den 2. Platz und 150.000 Rubel (ca. US $ 5.000) für den 3. Platz. Anmeldungen sind bis zum 30. Juni 2013 möglich. Online können Sie die Ausschreibung unter folgendem Link konsultieren: 2013Terem Bilder unten: die Terem Quartet Künstler, die ihr 25jähriges Jubiläum feiern und laufend höchsten musikalischen Beifall auf ihren Konzertouren weltweit erhalten . |
Neue Kategorie „Akkordeon Video 2013“ im Wettbewerb Castelfidardo - Italienby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Das 38. Internationale Akkordeon Festival findet in Castelfidardo, Ancona, vom 20 bis 22 September 2013 statt und feiert auch den 150. Jahrestag der Gründung des ersten Akkordeon Unternehmens, das von Paolo Soprani gegründet wurde. Das Festival präsentiert zu diesem Anlass auch eine neue Wettbewerbskategorie „Akkordeon Video 2013 ", für unveröffentlichte Videos oder Videos, die im Internet im Zeitraum vom Januar - Juli 2013 produziert und veröffentlicht wurden. Teilnehmen können sowohl Profis als auch Amateur Videomacher. Die neue Kategorie wird von Italcinte, Direktor Beniamino Bugiolacchi gesponsert. Das Thema des 5-Minuten-Videos sollte die Rolle des Akkordeons in der Musikwelt zeigen und bis zum 30. August eingesandt werden. Sie können die Regeln und Vorschriften Broschüre mit allen Details über diese neue Kategorie Video und den anderen internationalen Kategorien des Wettbewerbs unter: 2013castelfidardo nachlesen. |
Tag des ukrainischen Bajan's und Akkordeon - Ukraineby Alejandro Martinez Ares |
Willkommen zu dem ukrainischen Bajan und Akkordeon Tag! Wir freuen uns sehr über diese internationale Veranstaltung, die von der National All-Ukrainischem Musikunion und dem Verband der Bajanisten und Akkordeonisten der Ukraine gefördert wir, zu verkünden. Am Samstag den 30. März gibt es ab 12 Uhr mittags bis 21.00 Uhr ein non-stop Konzert in Kiew. Darsteller in diesem Konzert werden Vertreter der jungen Generation der ukrainischen Bajanisten / Akkordeonisten sein. In der gleichen Woche sind auch noch viele spannende Konzerte in verschiedenen regionalen Zentren der Ukraine geplant. Dies ist ein großartiges Ereignis, dessen Zweck es ist, das Bajan und Akkordeon in der Ukraine, wo dieses fantastische Instrument ein wichtiger Teil alter Tradition ist, wieder neu zu beleben und speziell die Bedeutung des Bajans und Akkordeon im künstlerischen Schaffen zeitgenössischer Musik im 20. Jahrhundert hervorzuheben. Der Verband der Bajanisten und Accordionistas der Ukraine ist Teil der "Neue Musik in der Ukraine“ Konzertreihe, die von Professor Volodymyr Runchak (Bild links) geleitet wird, als ein Beispiel für die hohe Kunst der neuen ukrainischen Generation von Komponisten. Video oben: Akkordeonspieler Oleh Kuntyi führt Portraits of Composers, Suite Nr. 1 für Akkordeon in 4 Sätzen. 1.Bachiana - Meditation uber B-A-C-H 2.Imitation um D.Shostakovich 3.Near das Porträt N.Paganini 4.Devoted um I.Stravinsky |
Mika Väyrynen 'Prophecy' Konzert mit Symphonieorchester Lahti - Finnlandby Rob Howard |
Akkordeonist Mika Väyrynen wird im 'Prophecy' Konzert für Akkordeon und Symphonieorchester unter der Leitung von Okko Kamu an der Sibelius-Halle in Lahti, am 7. März, 19.00 Uhr auftreten. Mika Väyrynen hat die Weltpremiere dieser Arbeit von Erkki-Sven Tüür im Oktober 2007 mit dem Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, Elts Olari Dirigieren in Turku, Finnland uraufgeführt. Video oben: Genießen Sie die herrliche Kunst des Mika Väyrynen’s seiner Arrangierung "Drei finnische Volkslieder" vom 23. Juli 2011. Konzert im Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça - Claustro D. Afonso VI. - Der Himmel ist blau und weiß (gewidmet A-J-E) - Ostrobotnian Polska (in memoriam ..) - Little Volkslied (gewidmet Vilja) |
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Video: Trio Voronezh "Two step" A. Zigankovby Harley Jones |
Trio Voronezh "Two step" A. Zigankov performed at a 2012 concert in Florence, Oregon, USA and published 31 January 2013. |
Resurgence of the Accordina, Bords - Franceby Rob Howard |
The Accordina is a wind and free reed instrument which was invented and built originally in Paris by Andrew Borel in the 1930s and patented in 1943. The instrument did not prove popular at the time however the Accordina is enjoying a resurgence today, especially in Europe and in China. Jazz musicians such as Richard Galliano, Jacques Bolognesi, Francis Jauvin, and Peter Soave appreciate the instrument for its great expressive qualities, unique sound and light weight compared to the accordion. The Accordina combines the sound of a chromatic harmonica with the keyboard of a chromatic accordion and has a range of three and a half octaves (from F – C) with 44 keys. Italian (C) and Russian (B) keyboards are available and the buttons can be coloured black and white, the same as a piano keyboard. Amplified versions are also available although the instrument is easily played through a conventional microphone. Although jazz is the main style played on the instrument, it is equally suited to tango, Latin American and classical music. Alan Shute is the UK contact for Joseph Carrel Accordina's and he will be visiting festivals and Box and Fiddle Clubs to promote and demonstrate the instrument. For further information email: alanms44@yahoo.co.uk |
Video: Bartosz Glowacki at Regent Hall, London - UKby Harley Jones |
Bartosz Glowacki, Polish student at RAM performs Archipelago Gulag 1-4 movements, composed by Victor Vlasov at the Regent Hall, London on 16th December 2012. |
Video: Extreme Bellows, Group Di Gojim Performs Makedonsko oro - Netherlandsby Harley Jones |
The Group Di Gojim, Kay Krijnen (accordion), Jaap Mulder (clarinet), Vincent Knaven (drums), Sjaak van drer Reijden (trumpet), Joris van Beek (violin), Eric Roelofsen (tuba). Check out the extreme bellows of accordionist Kay Krijnen. |
‘14 Years Ago’ – New feature: Celebrity Interviewsby Rob Howard |
The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending February 12th 1999 began with an announcement that his website had a new feature, Celebrity Interviews, with Friedrich Lips being the first interviewee. Celebrity Interviews has continued to the present time, and now has some 63 interviews archived and available at: Celebrity Interviews CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS SITE BEGINS Accordions Worldwide will be starting interviews with famous accordionists and accordion personalities and we are giving everyone a unique opportunity to "personally interview" the great personalities of our art. These interviews will be kept permanently on site to form a unique part of the history of the accordion. The first Interview will be the famous Russian concert artist and teacher Friedrich Lips. The second interview will be with 95 year old Anthony Galla-Rini. The Moderator Wallace Liggett is a well known New Zealand accordionist and author of the book "The History of the Accordion In New Zealand". All interviews can be viewed at: Celebrity Interviews |
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Håvard Svendsrud Sixth Accordion Concert in the Oslo Konserthus - Norwayby Harley Jones |
Håvard Svendsrud will perofrm his sixth accordion concert in the prestigious Oslo Konserthus on Saturday 16 February 2013. In 2013, it fifteen years ago Svendsrud finished his education at the Barratt Due Institute of Music in Oslo, and he has since made his mark as one of the most active and respected accordionists. In February, he also plays in Sweden and Germany. Håvard Svendsrud has a lot of new repertoire for these concerts. The first section consists of transcriptions of classical works by JS Bach. The rest of the concert is original works composed for the accordion in the second half of last century. Svendsrud specialty, the virtuosic small pieces, is abundant in the last section of the concert. In the previous four Oslo Konserthus concerts, Svendsrud had invited guest musicians from Norway, Sweden, France and Russia. This concert features Håvard Svendsrud entirely. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Oslo Konserthus. |
Zoltan Orosz Concert, Győr – Hungaryby Rob Howard |
On March 1st, 6pm, accordionist Zoltan Orosz and percussionist Horvarth Kornel perform in concert at József Attila Muvelodési Ház, Móra Park 1, Gyor, Hungary. For further information email: harmonika@harmonika.hu The artist has 4 CD's available at: Zoltan Orosz |
Romano Viazzani Diary Dates, London – UKby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Romano Viazzani writes as follows about his imminent gigs: On Friday February 8th, 8pm, I will be playing with Joanna Strand again, this time in a show called ‘Delerium’ at Pizza Express Jazz Club, Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 3RW. This will be much more in the jazz vein and Joanna will be on vocals with myself on accordion, Nick Pini on Bass, Asaf Sirkis on drums, John Bailey on piano, and Yazz Ahmed on trumpet/flugelhorn. On Saturday February 9th the same Delerium concert will take place at the Pizza Express Jazz Club, 32 Earl St, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1PS. If you fancy a little light background accordion and guitar music to accompany your Sunday Lunch I will be playing with guitarist Ray Gallo at the Oxo Tower Brasserie overlooking the Thames between 1pm and 4pm on Sunday February 10th. This is not a concert but it's a lovely setting and the food is good too. On Wednesday February 13th you will hopefully be getting into the mood for St Valentine's Day. If you're in the Bournemouth area ‘Cabaret Verite’ will be back with ‘Soiree Parisienne’ at Highcliffe Castle at 7.30pm with myself, Bethany Jameson, and the gang. On March 3rd, 8pm, I will be back at The Pheasantry, King's Road, Chelsea, this time as part of singer-songwriter David Vaughan's ensemble with himself on piano and vocal and clarinettist Daniel Broncano. For further information email: romanoviazzani@hotmail.co.uk |
2013 AAA Master Class and Concert Series, July 26-28, New York - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
The Accordion is 3D, No Glasses Required The American Accordionists' Association (AAA) Master Class and Concert Series celebrate its 19th season on July 26, 27 and 28 at Tenri Cultural Institute,43A West 13th Street, in New York. Master classes are at 3 pm. Concerts at 7 pm. The title of the Seminars is "The Accordion is 3D-No Glasses Required". The moderator/curator, Dr. William Schimmel projects that it will be the best one yet: intriguing workshops, stellar performances and, most of all, a collegial attitude in its presentation. Master Classes are at 3:PM. Concerts take place at 7:PM. $20/master class; $25/concert; $40/day includes master class and concert. Or $110/weekend. Participants come from the local New York area, across the United States as well as China, Japan, Argentina, Croatia and Norway. Guest artists during the weekend include Dr. Schimmel, Dr.Robert Young McMahan, Erica Mancini, Peter Flint, John Foti, Dr. Hugo Goldenzweig, Micki Goodman presenting a new video work, Doug Makofka, Ken Laufer, Paul Stein, Ingrid Kvale, Martina Li, Mayumi Mayaota, Corn Mo, Mary Tokarski, Will Holshouser, Bob Goldberg and The Famous Accordion Orchestra, David Stoler, Art Bailey, Brian Dewan, Melissa Elledge plus more. For reservations and information: 212-876-0827 (office) 917-498-6823 (cell) |
Buckwheat Zydeco Tour Dates – USAby Rob Howard |
Buckwheat Zydeco is on tour in the USA during February, as follows: February 8th – Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, St Paul, MN February 10th – Evanston, Illinois February 15th – Club Café, Pittsburgh, PA February 20th – Filene Center, Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA February 21st – with CJ Chenier, Page Auditorium, Duke University, Durham, NC February 22nd – Isis Music Hall, Asheville, NC February 24th – Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis, MD February 26th – World Café at the Queen, Dilmington, DE February 28th – New Hope Winery, New Hope, PA Buckwheat Zydeco is the stage name of Stanley Dural, Jr. (born 1947), a leading Zydeco accordionist and band leader. He is one of the few zydeco artists to achieve mainstream success. His band is formally billed as Buckwheat Zydeco and Ils Son Partis Band, but often they perform as merely Buckwheat Zydeco. |
CT Tango Ensemble Milonga, Cape Town – South Africaby Rob Howard |
The CT Tango Ensemble perform for a Milonga dance at iKhaya Lodge, Cape Town, on Saturday February 9th, 7.15pm. 7.15 – 8.30 pm - milonga lesson 8.30pm - midnight - Milonga 10pm – performance by Murat Elmadagli and Elif Burcu Celik, Tango teachers from Istanbul, Turkey The CT Tango Ensemble line-up is Stanislav Angelov (bandoneon, accordion), Willie van Zyl (clarinet, saxophones), Albert Combrink (piano), Dave Ridgway (double bass). |
Gala D’Accordéon Danse, Sciez – Franceby Rob Howard |
The 2nd Gala D’Accordéon Danse takes place at the Centre d’Animation, Léman, Sciez, south eastern France, on Saturday February 16th, 7.30pm. Accordionists performing include: Jean-Marc Torchy, Phil Bouvier, Stephanie Methot, Virginie and Cyril Danrey, and Emilie Demolis. The event is organized by L'Amicale des Sapeurs Pompiers de Sciez and l'Association Promotion Accordéon. |
Paul Chamberlain @ Stockport Accordion Club and on Radio 3 Live - UKby Rob Howard |
On Wednesday February 13th, 8pm, accordion soloist Paul Chamberlain, from Edinburgh, is the guest at Stockport Accordion Club, Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel St, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 1NF. All are welcome. The Stockport AC Band (MD Derek Stubbs) will open the concert. Paul Chamberlain, a former member of Stockport AC, makes his debut as our guest. Paul Chamberlain will be appearing on BBC Radio 3's @BBCInTune program with Sean Rafferty on Monday 11th Feb for an interview and live performance! For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com CD and original music at: Paul Chamberlain |
Elwira Sliwkiewicz-Cisak Concert, Paris – Franceby Rob Howard |
The Association of Polish Artists and Musicians in France presents a accordionist Elwira Sliwkiewicz-Cisak in concert on Wednesday February 13th, 7pm, at the Polish Library, 6 Orléans Avenue, 75004 Paris. The programme includes: ‘Suite bulgare’ - Viatcheslav Semionov, ‘Asturia d'Isaac’ – Albéniz, ‘Studium III’ - Andrzej Krzanowski, ‘Libertango’ - Astor Piazzolla. For further information email: e.niemirowicz@bplp.fr |
Accordeon Club de Riom’s 30th anniversary, Riom – Franceby Rob Howard |
The Accordeon Club de Riom celebrate their 30th anniversary with a Gala Dance on Saturday February 16th, 3.30pm, at Riomois à la salle Dumoulin, Riom, western France. Performing are accordionists Frédéric Langlais, Elodie Soulard, Olivier Coigny, ‘Les doigts tordus’, ‘Piano et bretelles’, and students from the Riomoise school The club was formed in 1983 by Jean-Claude Venuat from his accordion students. For further information email: jean-claude.venuat@sfr.fr |
Milos Milivojevic, Upcoming Concerts, February - UKby Milos Milivojevic |
Upcoming Concerts by Milos Milivojevic during February. 9th February Cadogan Hall, Chelsea, London Concert with violinist Taro Hakase. The Japanese star violinist returns to Cadogan Hall for an early Valentine's evening of romantic tangos 14th February University of Southampton Workshop and performance with composition department on new works written for the classical accordion. Lead by Benjamin Oliver and Matthew Shlomowitz. 15th of February. 7pm. The Guildford Accordion Club, Performance with Tillingbourne Accordion Orchestra. Surrey UK. 17 February, 3.00pm Solo Recital at The Regis School of Music 46 Sudley Road Bognor Regis PO21 1ER Tel: 01243 866462 19th February, 13:00 - 13:45 Lunchtime concert at the Imperial College London. Performing works by Angelis, Semenov and Sarasate Wolfson Lecture Theatre I Hammersmith Campus 20th February Kosmos Ensemble performs at the Rhyl Music Club. North Wales 27th February Kosmos Ensemble Maelor Music Society Maelor School, Penley, Wrexham, Wales LL13 0LU |
Ludo Mariën Concerts, Leuven – Belgiumby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Ludo Mariën and oboe player Karel Schoofs perform concerts titled ‘Water Music’ on Sunday February 17th, at 2 pm and 4 pm, at the Predikheren Church, Leuven. |
International Accordion Competition, Ostrava - Czech Republicby Rob Howard |
The International Accordion Competition for solo players will be held in the city of Ostrava in the Czech Republic for the second time. The competition is organized by the Music School, Ostrava - Moravská Ostrava, with the main aim to support interest in accordion music. The competition is open to pupils of music schools, students of school age, and secondary schools with music education. The International Accordion Competition Ostrava 2013 is open to contestants up to the age of 22 and younger in solo accordion playing. The one-round competition is held from April 18th to 20th 2013 at the Music School, Ostrava-Moravská, with categories according to the contestants age. Download the rules and regulations: 2013ostrava For further information email: Halmova.M@seznam.cz |
New and Updated Sites |
Pearl Fawcett-Adriano releasing CDsby Pearl Fawcett-Adriano |
Pearl Fawcett-Adriano releasing 3 new CD's titled 'The Jewel Of The Accordion', catalog: pearlcd09, 'The Two Great Pietros', catalog: pearlcd10 and 'Les Melodies Continentales', catalog: pearlcd11 with sound samples. Music performed by Pearl Fawcett-Adriano. Purchase online. |
Xu Xiaonan eTracks Albumby Xu Xiaonan |
Xu Xiaonan releasing his eTracks Album titled 'Sunrise', catalog: xxu500eT with sound samples. Music performed by Xu Xiaonan. Purchase online. |
Gary Dahl Music eBooks Now Released - USAby Gary Dahl |
Updated Site: Following on the big success of the Gary Dahl graded specials series of eSheet music (able to be sent to you by email), Gary Dahl has now released three Music eBooks. Cat No: DH01 Collection #1 Latin Spectacular - 10 titles, Besame Mucho, Amapola, Tico Tico, Brazil, Beyond the Sea, El Cumbanchero, Adios Muchachos, Spanish Eyes, A Day in the Life of a Fool, Amour, over 26 pages of high quality arrangements for only US$24.95 or Euro equivalent. Cat No: DH02 Collection #2 Favorite French Standards - 10 titles, La Vie en Rose, Les Bicyclettes de Belsize, Moulin Rouge, Clair de Lune, Pigalle, Domino, Michelle, Padam Padam, Under Paris Skies, The River Seine, 32 pages of high quality arrangements for only US$24.95 or Euro equivalent. Cat No: DH02 Collection #3 The American Songbook - 10 titles, Tenderly, Angel Eyes, Misty, September Song, Moon River, Summertime, Sentimental Journey, Crazy, The Godfather, Autumn Leaves, over 32 pages of music for only US$24.95 or Euro equivalent. You can view sample pages of the music online (DH01, DH02, DH03) and order from the shopping basket which links to the high security eCommerce site run by Worldpay.com, one of the world's largest internet payment processing systems. There are nearly 200 arrangements on his MusicForAccordion.com website of Gary Dahl. |
'Play Your Accordion Without Pain', New Chapter Released - USAby Harley Jones |
This is an ebook (able to be emailed to you, Acrobat pdf format). John Bonica PT CMP NZRP has released the 2nd Chapter of his book 'Play Your Accordion Without Pain'. The chapter is titled: 'Learning to Read Your Body's Signals' John Bonica writes: "This book is exclusively for accordionists, written by an accordionist, about accordion related problems and injuries, based on 50 years of professional clinical experience." Further information at: John Bonica |
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Stas & Sam - Two Step CD by Stas Venglevskiby Joan C. Sommers |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of Stas & Sam - Two Step CD by Stas Venglevski, in English language, reviewed by Joan Cochran Sommers. |
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