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Marta Cubas Hondal joue au parlement de Cantabria – Espagne
La XIII ième compétition internationale d’accordéon “Ascoltate 2019” - Lithuanie
Master class et série de concerts par la « American Accordionists Association » avec William Schimmel, NY – USA
Tournée de Sergey Osokin - Autriche
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Video: Lets Go Performed by LiubAnya Duet, Moscow - RussiaNew Douglas Ward Compositions Now Online - UKVideo: Daniel Soroka Performs "The Pink Panther" - HungaryNew Compositions by Franco Cambareri - Australia
Future events |
Bayan and Accordion Music Festival - Russia13th Annual Accordion Art Festival - ItalyJonathan Dove Accordion Concerto Premiere – Scotland2019 Macedonia Pearl Folk Seminar - MacedoniaTango Quartet Debut Concert – New Zealand57th Annual New England Music Festival - USANorthern Ireland Open International Accordion ChampionshipsAccordionist at “2019 Live at St Winfrid’s Music in Grappenhall” Series - UK“Circolo Pivot" Concert – Italy
New and Updated Sites |
Updated Site: Franck Angelis Two New Works Published - FranceNew Poster: Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration 2019 - USA
CD Reviews |
CD Review: Hymn to Aphrodite CD by Friedrich LipsHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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Les inscriptions pour la coupe mondiale 2019 sont ouvertes, Shenzen - Chineby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
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  Le Secrétaire géneral du CIA, Kimmo Mattila, a annoncé l’ouverture des inscriptions pour la 72ième coupe mondiale. Voici le règlement : 2019CM-RulesLe président du CIA, Mirco Patarini, invite les 41 membres du CIA à inscrire leurs représentants au 142ième congrès international des représentants qui se réunira à deux reprises, à Shenzhen. Le président Patarini, invite les compétiteurs de tous les pays à s’inscrire au plus vite et d’être gré au governement de Chine et de Shenzhen qui sponsorisera 50 participants en payant une partie de leur voyage et en leur offrant couvert et gite. Les demandes pour ce mécénat doivent être reçues avant le 20 mai 2019 donc inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui ! La 72ième coupe mondiale se tiendra du 12 au 17 août 2019 à Shenzhen en Chine sous l’égide de l’Association de l’accordéon des musiciens de Chine (CAA). Son président Li Cong et son comité d’organisateurs (photo ci-dessous) vous souhaite la bienvenue et espère que vous apprécierez hospitalité chinoise et qualité musicale dans ce complexe artistique moderne de Xixian Music Valley à Shenzhen. Le festival comprendra les compétitions ci-dessous: - La 71ième Coupe Mondiale - La Coupe Mondiale Masters - La Coupe Mondiale Junior - La Compétition Internationale pour Virtuoso Entertainment Music - La Compétition Internationale Junior pour Virtuoso Entertainment Music - Musique de chambre – classique - Musique de chambre- musique du monde La date limite d’inscription est le 30 juin 2019 et toutes les infos pour l’inscription et réservation d’hotel sont en ligne à : Coupe Mondiale |
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Marta Cubas Hondal joue au parlement de Cantabria – Espagneby Christine Johnstone |
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| L’accordéoniste Marta Cubas Hondal (élève de Gorka Hermosa, professeur au conservatoire Jesús de Monasterio) a donné un concert exclusif au parlement de Cantabria, récemment. Parmi les auditeurs, le président de la région, le conseiller en éducation, le président du parlement et d’autres dirigeants de Cantabria. Le programme de Marta inclua Kalina Krasnaya (Semionov), Anantango (Hermosa) et l’abeille (Matsanov). |
La XIII ième compétition internationale d’accordéon “Ascoltate 2019” - Lithuanieby Harley Jones |
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  La XIIième competition internationale d’accordéon “Ascoltate 2019” se tiendra à Kaunas en Lituanie, à l’auditorium du conservatoire J. Gurodis de Kaunas, du 5 au 7 avril 2019.Les organisateurs de l’évènement sont : Le syndicat national des accordéonistes de Lituanie, La société de Kaunas de l’accordéon et le conservatoire J. Gruodis de Kaunas. Les différentes catégories de la compétition sont ouvertes aux jeunes accordéonistes de tout âge. Ils peuvent participer en tant que soliste, membre d’un groupe ou d’un orchestre. Télécharger l’information pour les catégories et les formalités d’inscription en anglais, russe et lituanien à: 2019AscoltateInfo.pdf Pour plus d’information, contacter le vice-président de la Société de l’accordéon de Kaunas, Mindaugas Labanauskas (photo ci-dessous) au : +370 676 29314 ou par e-mail: mindaugas@akordeonas.lt Lire les reportages quotidiens de "Ascoltate 2017" où l’an dernier approximativement 400 candidats se sont diligemment présentés devant un jury international etc …. Le reportage complet inclut aussi le concert de clôture avec photos et vidéos : 2017Ascoltate |
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Master class et série de concerts par la « American Accordionists Association » avec William Schimmel, NY – USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
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 Séminaires d’accordéon 2019 “Ca veut dire quoi!?”Master class et série de concerts par la « American Accordionsts Association » (AAA) William Schimmel modérateur et directeur artistique Les 26,27 et 28 juillet 2019 Lieu : L’institut culturel Tenri, 43A West 13th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue Dépliant 2019 disponible bientôt. Prix: Session de trois jours avec toutes les master classes, ateliers et concerts du 26 au 28, $150 Session de un jour, master classes, ateliers et concerts - $60 par jour Master classes du jour et ateliers - $30 par jour Concerts du jour seulement - $35 par jour Acheter vos billets en ligne à : AAA Shopping Cart Photos ci-dessous de ce même évènement en 2018 |
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Tournée de Sergey Osokin - Autricheby Arseniy Strokovskiy |
 L’accordéoniste Sergey Osokin a préparé un programme tout frais de nouveaux arrangements bien à lui pour sa prochaine tournée en Autriche en mars.Dates: 5 mars 2019 : festival d’accordéon viennois, 20:00 6 mars 2019 : Ecole de musique de Neunkirchen, 19 :30 7 mars 2019 : Centre de réha de Hochegg, 19 :00 8 mars 2019 : Maison de la culture de Lavamünd 9 mars 2019 : Centre de l’harmonica de Graz, 19 :30 11 mars 2019 : Baumann/Glas de Baumgartenberg, 20:00 Compositeurs: S. Gainsbourg, C. Thomain, H. Betti, J. Gart, V. Young, M. Ferrero, P. Whiteman, Mecano, R. Galliano, A.V. Damme, J.F. Baez, J. Richard, K. Weill, A. Astier et compositions personnelles de S. Osokin. Sergey Osokin a remporté de nombreuses compétitions russes et internationales telles que : Klingenthal (Allemagne, 2002), Arrasate-Mondragon (Espagne 2002), Castelfidardo (Italie, 2003), ‘Trophée Mondial’ (Bourboule, France, 2005) et la médaille d’or au festival « April Spring » (Corée du Nord, Pyongyang, 2006). Il a aussi participé à des festivals internationaux en Russie, Biélorussie, Ukraine, Allemagne, Autriche, Espagne, Slovaquie, Serbie, Lituanie, Lettonie, Chine, Corée du Nord et Etats Unis d’Amérique. De plus, Sergey a été partie prenante dans des productions de cinéma telle que “It’s simple” dirigé par Sonya Karpunina et des projets télévisuels comme “Star du matin”, “Il danse avec les étoiles” et “Scène principale”. Avec, à son actif, 4 CD’s, il a été membre du jury pour des compétitions internationales et enseignant au collège de musique Alfred Schnittke, à l’université de Moscou. Pour plus d’information email: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at CD’s disponible en ligne Catalog os601 Eternal Returning CD and eTracks album Catalog os602 Il Cinema per Sempre CD and eTracks album Catalog os603 Il Dolce Dolore CD and eTracks album Catalog os604 Space CD and eTracks album |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
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 Lets Go by the LiubAnya Duet. Players are: Liubov Akhanova and Anna Zueva.Left is their nice accordion logo. Updated website: www.LiubAnya.com |
by Anna Bodell of Charnwood Publications
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 Two new works have been released by well known UK composer and performer Douglas Ward, published by Charnwood Publishing. DW950 Backstage Waltz This waltz is written in Eb major and starts with a four-bar introduction. This is followed by the next eight bars which take the treble melody through a tuneful dance, with phrasing, slight tempo changes, and dynamic variations. An eight-bar short middle section introduced both major and minor bass chords. This is followed by a reinstatement of the melody, which leads into a slightly unorthodox ending in that the waltz momentarily turns into a foxtrot in 4/4, before the final bar in 3/4. DW951 Conundrum This composition, in A minor, starts with a bold concert-like announcement as its introduction, but after four bars changes to an emotional motif for several bars. Suddenly a speedy, turbulent allegro con brio section takes over, with an abundance of off-beat accenting in both treble and basses, and dynamic markings. This is followed by a section that suddenly stumbles into an almost dream-like state of emotions and feelings, played rubato, followed by a treble cadenza, and a lead-up to a major key. It then recapitulates to the allegro con brio theme before aiming at the build-up towards the ending. This involves a four-bar bellows shake, followed by a 24-note rising chromatic run, with a surprise ending that is typical of an Argentinian tango. The composition requires accurate coordination of treble, basses and bellows, plus phrasing, dexterity and personal musical interpretation Douglas Ward is now listing over 80 compositions and arrangements of eSheet and printed music available from Charnwood Publishing Douglas Ward. Sample music pages online. Purchase with credit card online. |
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| The Pink Panther Theme Song composed by Henry Mancini became a hit with the release of the classic Pink Panther film in 1963. The role of an inept French police detective, Inspector Jacques Clouseau was orignated by and is most closely associated with actor Peter Sellers. Daniel Soroka (Hungary) Performs The Pink Panther Theme Song for his Best Accordion Covers youtube site. Video: Published on Feb 2, 2019 |
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  Three new compositions by Franco Cambareri of Australia have been released.cfranco238 - A Bumbling Bee cfranco239 - Spicy Salsa cfranco240 - Blu Dolphin Listen to the beautiful music sample sound file of Blu Dolphin: cfranco240s.mp3 View sample page online, pdf format music sent to purchaser by email. |
Future events |
by Christine Johnstone
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 The Bayan and Accordion Music Festival will be held from February 15th to 17th in St. Petersburg under the leadership of Honored Artist of Russia, Victor Dukaltetenko.The opening concert of the festival will be held in the White Hall of the Polytechnic University, with further concerts on February 16th and 17th being held in the Concert Hall "At the Finland Station". Guest performers include well known soloists and groups from different cities of Russia as follows: Nikolay Miroshnik, Lev Lavrov (Moscow), Yevgeniy Derbenko (Orel), Abuzar Faizullin (Kazan), St. Petersburg musicians. In addition soloists and accordion ensemble Äänekosken harmonikkakerho from Finland will also perform. The event will conclude with a gala concert which will include a performance by the St. Petersburg duet of accordionists and laureates of international competitions, Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov. (picture right) |
by Renzo Ruggieri
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 The 13th Annual Accordion Art Festival will be held on June 15th and 16th in Roseto degli Abruzzi, TE, directed by Renzo Ruggieri in collaboration with the Comune di Roseto degli Abruzzi. The event will include the Italia Award international competition with competitors from all over the world.Competition categories include classical accordion, virtuoso and diatonic for a variety of age groups. Entries close on June 10th, 2019. For competition rules and entry form click here: 2019AAF_ItaliaAward_it.pdf For any further information email: info@accordionartfestival.com |
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  Accordionist Owen Murray (pictured left) will perform the world premier of an accordion concerto entitled “Northern Lights” by Jonathan Dove on May 2nd (in Edinburgh), May 3rd (in Glasgow) and May 4th (in Aberdeen) with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.Jonathan Dove (pictured right) is one of the UK's foremost composers and has written over 20 operatic works. His new Accordion Concerto promises to be a fitting tribute to Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, drawing influences from his love of Orkney. Sir Peter had been commissioned to write the concerto for Owen Murray, but sadly he passed away just as he was about to start work on it. Dove rose to the challenge and has now completed the work. Owen Murray, professor of accordion at the Royal Academy of Music has tried the work and is delighted with it. It is a fitting tribute to the accordion that the concerto will be premiered in three major Scottish cities. This premiere is down to the dogged determination of Owen Murray to keep the accordion present on its recently-gained position on the classical concert platform and to leave a legacy of good works for the next generations of players. |
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| Registrations close on April 10th for the Macedonian Pearl Folk Seminar held at the Hotel Manastir in Berovo, Macedonia from July 25th to August 3rd. The event will include 10 days of folk music, brass bands, orchestral classes, dancing and popular local guests. Each evening there will be a “Live Music Party” with traditional Macedonian instruments. Founder and Director of this event is accordionist Goran Alachki, who has composed over 300 songs, dances and arrangements. He will hold seminars and workshops in Macedonian traditional music. For further details email: g_alacki@yahoo.com |
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by Christine Johnstone
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 Auckland Tango quartet Milonga de Cuatro will perform their debut concert at The Pumphouse, Killarney Park in Takapuna, Auckland on February 24th. The quartet includes accordionist and teacher Lian Jones, Natalia Meyta (piano), Irina Lgotkina (violin) and Marija Dimitrijevic (double bass).Their program will consist of The Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires) which are a set of four tango compositions written by Ástor Piazzolla. Verano Porteño (Buenos Aires Summer) written in 1965, originally as incidental music for the play 'Melenita de Oro' by Alberto Rodríguez Muñoz; Invierno Porteño (Buenos Aires Winter) written in 1969; Primavera Porteña (Buenos Aires Spring) written in 1970, contains counterpoint; and Otoño Porteño (Buenos Aires Autumn) written in 1970. In addition the quartet will play a variety of other works such as Libertango, Oblivion and Ave Maria to name a few. |
by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News
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| The 57th Annual New England Music Festival will be held from April 5th to 7th at the Boston Marriott Newton, Newton, Massachusetts. The New England Music Festival is an annual musical competition sponsored by the Accordion Teachers Association of Massachusetts, Inc, (ATAM). The festival averages over 3,000 entries and 800 contestants from all across New England. This year the event will include a new category for adults. Download information at: 2019ATAM.pdf The festival competition includes accordion categories for solo, duet and groups. Contestants must be students of ATAM teachers. The three-day event will also include a “Battle of the Bands” competition, an awards banquet, workshops and concerts. All events are free and open to the public. For more information please call Peggy Falcetti-Chairperson: 1-413-2041 022 |
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by Christine Johnstone
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 The Northern Ireland International Accordion Championships will be held on February 23rd at the Loughshore Hotel Carrickfergus, East Antrim, organised by Clyde Johnston (picture right). This year’s event has attracted competitors from England, Scotland, Germany and the Irish Republic as well as a strong local entry.The event caters for all types of accordion music, with classes for solo, duet, group, orchestral and marching bands for all ages and grades ranging in styles from classical and continental to traditional. The Royal Meath Accordion Orchestra (pictured) will compete in the Intermediate and Preparatory Orchestra Sections this year. There will also be a number of Trade Exhibitors which shall add greatly to the interest and atmosphere. Prior to the competitions, a free and easy concert will be held in the Glendun Suite on the Friday night (February 22nd) featuring accordionists Nigel Black, Jean Hanger, Jovan Rynjak, Gary Arnold, Alan Shute, Sean O'Neill & Anne-Marie Devine, Nigel Pasby & Helen Newton, Helen Rich, Malachy Cairns and Barry Smith. These exciting Accordion Championships promise to deliver an extravaganza of accordion music catering for all tastes and have been recognised by the National Accordion Organisation of the United Kingdom (NAO) as a qualifying heat for the UK Championships. The grand finale concert will feature a Massed Accordion Band with over 60 accordions on stage. A prize presentation will take place later in the evening with performances by accordionist Noelle McCarthy and prize winners from previous years. This will be followed by a Gala Dance in the Hotel with The Keith Dickson Scottish Ceilidh Group. Daytime admission is free. For further details email: clyde.johnston@hotmail.co.uk |
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| Serbian born classical accordionist Miloš Milivojevic (who is a member of the Kosmos Trio) will perform with guitarist Craig Ogden at the annual series of live classical music performances at St Wilfrid’s Church, Grappenhall Village, Warrington, Cheshire on February 14th. Their program includes a solo accordion performance of “Five Views on Country Gulag” (Viktor Vlasov) plus duets Concerto in D (Vivaldi), Felix Tango, Jewel, Pirotango (Falloni) and Kontroverse (Truhlar). The church boasts a warm and very comfortable setting for the concerts, which have been ongoing for over twenty five years with the aim of encouraging young musicians. |
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 Accordionist Leonardo Di Gioia will perform with Enzo Bacco (saxophone) at the Circolo Culturale Pivot in Castellana Grotte, Italy on February 8th.Following his return from a tour of America, Leonardo recorded his album “Horizons” which includes original songs, improvisations, Mediterranean, South American, Argentine and Caribbean styles. Teaming up with Enzo on saxophone, they seek a balance between traditional ethnic and modern musical languages. Their Circolo Pivot concert will present tracks from this new “Horizons” album. |
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 Very popular French composer Franck Angelis has published and made available for international sale two new works:ang568 - Spleen (Solo) View information and sample page ang569 - Fantaisie (Solo) View information and sample page The music is in pdf format sent to the client by email. |
by Kathleen Falco
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| New Poster online: Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration (LIAC) 2019, June 20-23, 2019. Further information will be online shortly. |
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by Joan C. Sommers
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Hymn to Aphrodite CD by Friedrich Lips. Review by Joan Cochran Sommers.Recent years Lips CD's: CD028 Hymn to Aphrodite CD CD027 Fachwerk | Kapote CD CD026 Night Flowers CD CD025 Lips Concerto CD CD024 Under The Sign of Scorpio CD CD023 Cocktail "Rio Rita" CD & eTracks mp3 album CD022 Viva Voce CD & eTracks mp3 album CD021 ecLipse CD & eTracks mp3 album CD020 ¡Buenos Dias, Astor! CD & eTracks mp3 album |
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