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Accordions Worldwide está de vacacionesby Harley Jones |
Accordions Worldwide está de vacaciones. A menos que haya alguna "noticia de última hora" urgente, nuestras próximas noticias semanales estarán en línea el 29 de julio de 2022. Nuestro correo electrónico de noticias seguirá abierto para que pueda enviar sus noticias a: cjmusic@outlook.co.nz ¡Felices fiestas a todos! |
Guardia Nueva Summer Concert - Finlandby Christine Johnstone |
The final concert of the Guardia Nueva 20th Jubilee Celebrations will take place in West Park, Kokkola, Finland on July 9th, 2022 at 6pm. Guardia Nueva directed by Raimo Vertainen since inception (picture right), celebrated its 20th Diamond Jubilee anniversary with five different concerts that showcase the multidimensionality of the orchestra. The theme of this concert is summer tunes on a summer evening. The audience will also be able to sing to the accompaniment of the orchestra. You will also hear rap versions of Finnish tangos! Soloists are Anu Komsi, Simodeus and MC Kajo. Entry is free of charge. |
Borgo in Musica 2022 - Italiaby Christine Johnstone |
El XII festival Borgo in Musica 2022 se celebrará en San Marco d'Alunzio, Messina, Italia, del 16 de agosto al 8 de septiembre de 2022. El evento incluirá un "contenedor de música viva" con clases magistrales, talleres, conciertos y eventos musicales que llenarán el pueblo de cultura, arte, calor y color durante todo el verano. Carmela Stefano y Giorgio Dellarole impartirán una Masterclass en el festival del 2 al 4 de septiembre. Para más detalles, envíe un correo electrónico a: info@borgoinmusica.it Descargue el programa: 2022BorgoProgram.pdf Traducción realizada con la versión gratuita del traductor www.DeepL.com/Translator |
Celebración de la boda de Jörgen y Päivi Sundeqvist - República Checaby Harley Jones |
Jörgen Sundeqvist y Päivi Mettälä se casaron el 2 de julio en la recién restaurada Sala de Cámara del Conservatorio de Praga, en la República Checa. Llevaban tiempo planeando su boda en Praga, ya que Jörgen lleva muchos años viajando allí cuatro veces al año, dando clases en el Conservatorio, tocando, arbitrando y realizando otros proyectos interesantes junto a su hermano checo Ladislav Horak, además de colaborar con varios compositores checos. Desde que conoció a Päivi, ella también ha llevado a Praga en su corazón y han hecho de Praga su segundo hogar con muchos buenos amigos. El padrino fue Ladislav Horak y las damas de honor fueron las dos mejores amigas de Päivi desde la infancia, Susanne Hamari y Kirsi Kero-Katajainen (también una excelente acordeonista). Familiares de Suecia y Finlandia se unieron a ellos en este día tan especial, único y memorable. Tras la ceremonia, Ladislav Horak había preparado un concierto sorpresa para los recién casados con algunos de los más destacados músicos checos, además de estudiantes de acordeón del Conservatorio de Praga (véase la foto de abajo). Entre los invitados a la boda estaban el equipo Scandalli, Lars y Sven Karlsson y muchos otros. Después de la ceremonia y el concierto, todos los invitados se dirigieron al nuevo y hermoso Museo Jelinek Slivovice para la cena de boda, el entretenimiento y el baile. Más fotos: 2022PragueWedding |
Sharon Shannon Trío Gira 2023, Inglaterra - Reino Unidoby Rob Howard |
Vídeo: Sharon Shannon, Jim Murray y Jack Maher actúan en directo desde Dolans. Ya están a la venta las entradas para el 2023 Sharon Shannon Trio en Inglaterra. Tras la exitosa gira por el Reino Unido a principios de este año, el grupo planea una serie de espectáculos que comenzarán en el Hammersmith Irish Cultural Centre de Londres el 3 de febrero de 2023. Vea el cartel de arriba para más detalles. |
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Austrian Duo Das Kollektiv Inspires Public at Sata-Häme Soi Festival - Finlandby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
"We never play a work as it is written, but always bring our own ideas and our soul to the music." Das Kollektiv, which includes Juan Carlos Diaz on flute and Raphael Brunner on accordion, engage the audience with improvisation, world music, virtuosity, and the eddies of dazzling group play. After having won the international Coupe Mondiale competition in Munich last year, the Austrian duo was invited to perform at the famous Sata-Häme Soi Festival in Ikaalinen (Finland) where they were acclaimed by an enthusiastic audience during three performances. Juan Carlos Díaz grew up in Colombia, Raphael Brunner in Austria. In 2014, the two musicians met while studying at the State Conservatory in Feldkirch and decided to merge their different musical backgrounds. After hundreds of trial lessons between lectures and instrumental lessons, they founded Das Kollektiv. What started out of curiosity and the joy of playing has grown into a professional ensemble four years later. In their concerts, the Kollektiv oscillates between classical and folklore - always fine-tuning their own style and interpretations. Their basic appreciation and fascination for the diverse cultures of this world make it easy for them to merge the different genres. When the Kollektiv makes music, music becomes a universal language. |
Sylvia Pagni Trio Perform at Sulky Jazz 2022 Festival - Italyby AWW |
The Sulky Jazz 2022 Festival began on July 1st and will run through to August 22nd, 2022 in Sant’Antioco, Sardinia, Italy. The Sylvia Pagni Trio, which includes accordionist Sylvia Pagni, Fabio Crespiatico (bass) and Maxx Furian (drums) will perform at the festival on July 22nd, 2022. Schedule information: 2022Sulky.pdf |
Sidmouth Folk Festival - Englandby Christine Johnstone |
Video 1: Information on the Sidmouth Festival. Video 2: The Diatonics playing at 2017 Sidmouth Festival The 2022 Sidmouth Folk Festival will be held in Sidmouth, Devon, England from July 29th to August 5th, 2022. The festival will feature a diverse programme of concerts, workshops, Ceilidhs, children’s activities & family fun, music, dance, song, crafts and drama. Concert performers include Matt Cranitch (violin) & Jackie Daly (accordion), Blowzabella (Andy Cutting – accordion), Edward II, Ceilidh band Kirkophany (picture below, includes John Kirkpatrick – accordion and George Kirkpatrick – melodeon), The Pigeon Swing (picture above left - includes Dan Quinn on melodeon), Urban Folk Theory (with Phil Wilcox - accordion), and The Diatonics (Derek Tarrant & Jim Sawyer on melodeon). Workshops include: Festival Concert Band by John Kirkpatrick Melodeon for Relative Beginners and Well-Known Tunes At A Steady Pace by Bob Ellis Advanced Melodeon by Saul Rose For details email: info@sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk |
Registrations Open for Jazz & Classical Accordion Course – Italyby Rob Howard |
Registrations are now open for the 2022 – 2023 Jazz & Classical Accordion Course held at the Teramo Conservatory in Italy and will continue until September 18th, 2022. Auditions will take place from September 22nd to 24th, 2022. Course tutors are Renzo Ruggieri (Jazz Accordion - picture left) and Massimiliano Pitocco (Classical Accordion - picture right). For details email: info@renzoruggieri.it |
Resultados: Premio Lápiz Negro en Schokland - Países Bajosby Christine Johnstone |
La convocatoria internacional de composiciones cortas "Premio Lápiz Negro en Schokland" fue un tremendo éxito, ya que se recibieron 174 composiciones escritas por compositores de 36 países. El jurado decidió conceder no uno, sino dos premios y tres menciones honoríficas. Los ganadores del "Black Pencil in Schokland Prize" son 1º igual - Jonatan de Jesús Carrasco Hernández (México, 1981) The Gangway (para acordeón) 1a igualdad - Aart Strootman (Países Bajos, 1987) Popular Archeology: Volca #1 (para percusión) Menciones honoríficas: Luca Donati (Italia, 1995): Ipseity (para viola) Yushun Pei (China, 1992): Breathing (para flauta de pan) Otto Wanke (Austria, 1989): Scattered Views (para flauta de pico) Las cinco composiciones mencionadas se estrenarán el 10 de julio de 2022 en Schokland, Países Bajos. A continuación se realizará una grabación profesional. El jurado está formado por los miembros de Black Pencil Marko Kassl (acordeón), Jorge Isaac (flauta dulce), Matthijs Koene (zampoña), Esra Pehlivanli (viola), Enric Monfort (percusión) y el compositor Roderik de Man. |
Zoe Tiganouria Performs at "Sfitteia 2022" - Greeceby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Zoe Tiganouria performance at "Sfitteia 2022". The cultural event "Sfitteia 2022" began on July 6th with a performance by Zoe Tiganouria at the "Tank" Theater in Koropí, Greece. The concert entitled “Zoe Tiganouria - The Paris of Levante” was co-organised by the Region of Attica and directed by Manos Antoniou. |
New: Shropshire Accordion Club - Englandby Rob Howard |
"Shropshire Star" reporter Sue Smith included an article this week about music lovers Patricia Gallemore and her husband, Les, who are planning to set up an accordion club which will officially open at the Bayston Hill Memorial Hall in Bayston Hill. Shrewsbury, England on July 12th, 2022. The duo “hope to encourage musicians to come to the club and join in or listen, or learn to play in the future.” They also plan to attract guest artists to entertain members. Their first evening will be an “open night” starting at 7pm, followed by regular get-togethers on the second Tuesday of every month. Attendees will also be offered information about how to learn to play the accordion and provided details of events being staged across the country. For details email: shropshireaccordionclub@outlook.com |
Sami Pirttilahti Appointed Artistic Director of Sata-Häme Soi - Finlandby Christine Johnstone |
Bandoneon artist Sami Pirttilahti has been selected as Artistic Director of the Sata-Häme Soi Festival. The announcement was made at the conclusion of the Pirttilahti Tango Experience concert at the 2022 festival in Ikaalinen. He will start work at the beginning of August this year. Pirttilahti studied at the Turku Academy of Fine Arts and received classical music training. He has performed at international festivals with several of the top tango artists and was the accordion artist of the year 2020. "Sata-Häme Soi has an exceptionally long and significant tradition as a festival. My predecessors have done high-quality work over the decades. In the coming years, the festival's repertoire will naturally show and include my own preferences and the opportunities offered by my own network," says Sami Pirttilahti. The next Sata-Häme Soi Festival is planned for June 29th to July 2nd, 2023 in Ikaalinen, Finland. |
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Antonio Figueroa Trio Concert Weekend – Argentinaby Christine Johnstone |
The Antonio Figueroa Trio will perform two concerts in Argentina this weekend which will present songs from their new CD “Cortando Campo”. The first will be on July 9th in El Relincho de La Paz Entre Rios with Miguel Figueroa and his group. Their second performance will be held on July 10th at El Fiador of Jose C Paz in Buenos Aires. See posters for details. |
Israeli Trio Perform in Kfar Uria - Israelby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Israeli Trio, accordionist Nika Kushnir performing the well-known and beloved gypsy classic "Yovno Yovanka". This trio from Israel, accordionist Nika Kushnir, will perform at a festival in Kfar Uria, Israel on July 13th, 2022. Nika Kushnir, is also a member of the Haifa Cabaret Trio, which entertained at the Hakol Kora Festival held at the Sirkin, Talpiot market in Haifa, Israel on July 7th, 2022. The trio will perform a variety of folk music from Turkey, Greece, Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria. For details email: veragoren@gmail.com |
New England Digital Accordion Orchestra Performance – USAby Marissa Falcetti |
The New England Digital Accordion Orchestra will perform at the Sturbridge Massachusetts 2022 Concert Series which will be held at Sturbridge Common, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA on July 14th, 2022 at 6pm. The New England Digital Accordion Orchestra, conducted by internationally recognized accordionist and music educator, Anselmo (Sam) Falcetti, is the nation's first-ever digital accordion orchestra and is a leading force in the evolution of the world of the accordion! The Orchestra currently features 20 players representing four of the six New England States. Their repertoire includes “Beatles Medley”, “Birdland”, “Birth Of The Blues (Big Band)”, “Celebration”, “Celtic Medley (Irish-Scottish)”, “Conflict” (Medley Of Civil War Songs), “Dixieland”, “Ease On Down”, “Evergreen”, “Fly Me To The Moon” (Big Band), “God Bless America”, “Gonna Fly Now”, “He’s Got The Whole World”, “If I Were A Rich Man-Fiddler On The Roof”, “James Bond Medley” and many more. For details email: samfalcetti@gmail.com |
Jackie Bornstein Quintet Bastille Day Concert - Australiaby Heather Masefield |
The Jackie Bornstein Quintet will perform a Bastille Day concert entitled “From Paris to Brazil” at the Paris Cat Jazz Club in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on July 14th, 2022 at 8pm. The quintet includes Jackie Bornstein (vocals), Anthony Schulz (accordion), Nathan Slater (guitar), Nick Haywood (bass) and Ryan Menezes (drums). Their program will include French tunes by Charles Trenet, Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Kurt Weill and more, plus a dash of Spanish and Portuguese songs. For details email: jackiebornstein@hotmail.com |
Eric Bouvelle Performs “Abondance” Concert - Franceby Rob Howard |
Eric Bouvelle (accordion) and Sandra Bouvelle (vocals) will perform a concert entitled “Abondance” at the Eglise Abbatiale in France on July 17th, 2022 at 6pm. Their program will include a variety of musette pieces, film music and French songs among others. Entry is free. See poster for details. |
Accordion Orchestra and Choir Summer Concert – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
The Akkordeongruppe Münstertal e.V. directed by Silke D'Inka will join with the St. Trudpert Church Choir, directed by Karin Karle to give a summer concert at the Parish Church in St. Trudpert, Münstertal, Baden-Württemberg, Germany on July 17th, 2022 at 7pm. Their program will include works by Ottorino Respighi, Edward Elgar and Astor Piazzolla, among others as well as joint works for choir and accordion orchestra. For details email: vorstand@akgm.de |
Chemainus Accordion Festival – Canadaby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
The Chemainus Accordion Festival will take place at the Waterwheel Park Bandshell in Chemainus, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada on August 13th, 2022 from 10.30am. This annual event is organised by the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society. Picture left: Jim Hamilton and Lynda Little (Heart & Soul Duo) performing at a past Chemainus Accordion Festival. For details email: membership@cvcas.ca |
Martynas Levickis Performs at Paliesius Manor - Lithuaniaby Christine Johnstone |
Martynas Levickis will give a recital at Paliesius Manor (picture left), in Paliesius Village, Ignalina District, Lithuania on August 13th, 2022 at 4pm. “This solo accordion performance will be intimate, graceful and sensitive. The audience will hear interpretations of classical and contemporary pieces for accordion”. For details email: info@paliesiausdvaras.lt |
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List of Linksby AWW |
2022 Coupe Mondiale, October 04 - 09, Switzerland News Link | |
80th Anniversary ATG: July 20-24, Chicago News Link | |
PIF Castelfidardo 2022 Information | |
Accordion Reed Production Article Link | |
2021 Coupe Mondiale Report and Video of all contestants Report Link | |
Chronology of Production of Italian Accordions Article Link | |
2022 Dr William Schimmel’s Accordion Seminars, July 29-31, NY News Link | |
Serenellini Know the People Interview News Link | |
2022 AAA Recent publications, USA News Link and Article |
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Video: Duo playing Pirates of the Caribbean Melody - Russiaby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Enjoy this young accordion duo from Russia performing "He's a Pirate" from The Pirates of the Caribbean movie. This popular piece was composed by Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer for the 2003 Disney film. |
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Ya está abierto el sistema de inscripción en línea de la Coupe Mondiale 2022 - Finlandia/Suizaby Harley Jones |
El Secretario General de la CIA, Kimmo Mattila, anuncia que el sistema de inscripción en línea de la Coupe Mondiale 2022 ya está abierto para las inscripciones en la 75ª Coupe Mondiale desde la página del Reglamento General de la Competición 2022: 2022CM-Rules El Presidente de la CIA, Mirco Patarini, invita a todos los (45) miembros de la CIA a inscribir a los delegados en el 148º Congreso Internacional de Delegados, que se reúne dos veces en Zofingen, Suiza. El Presidente Patarini también invita a los competidores de todas las naciones a que presenten sus inscripciones mucho antes de la fecha de cierre para ayudar a los organizadores en lo que sin duda será una gran Coupe Mondiale. La 75ª edición de la Coupe Mondiale se celebrará del 4 al 9 de octubre de 2022 en Zofingen (Suiza) y será organizada por el miembro suizo de la CIA accordeon.ch. La presidenta Yvonne Glur y el delegado y vicepresidente de la CIA Ruedi Marty dan la bienvenida a todos a Zofingen y a las excelentes instalaciones y salas para las competiciones y los conciertos. Ver 14 páginas de información: 2022CM-Presentation.pdf Descarga del póster: 2022CM-poster.pdf El festival contará con las siguientes competiciones • 75th Coupe Mondiale • Masters Coupe Mondiale • Junior Coupe Mondiale • International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music • Junior International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music • Chamber Music - Classical • Chamber Music - World Music La fecha de cierre de la inscripción es el 31 de agosto de 2022 y la información sobre el viaje, las inscripciones y el hotel se encuentra en línea en Coupe Mondiale Inscripciones en línea en: 2022CM-Rules |
Renzo Ruggieri lanza un nuevo arreglo, Birdland de Zawinul - Italiaby Harley Jones |
Renzo Ruggieri (foto de la derecha) ha lanzado un nuevo arreglo en solitario de la famosa canción Birdland compuesta por Joe Zawinul (grupo Wheater Report). Vídeo: Escucha esta interpretación especial, en la que Leonardo Rondolone interpreta el mismo arreglo en dos versiones, Vídeo 1 para acordeón acústico y Vídeo 2 para acordeón digital. Abajo hay una foto del Diploma 1er Lugar que recibió Leonardo Rondolone cuando hizo la primera interpretación pública de este arreglo de Birdland y ganó con él. Birdland ya está disponible en línea en: Catálogo: rrenzo526 - Birdland Además, a principios de este mes, Renzo Ruggieri actualizó su popular arreglo rrenzo502 - Volo Degli Angeli Solo. Se trata de una famosa melodía compuesta por Carmen Carozza. "Hice este arreglo especialmente para los concursos internacionales y con este arreglo, mis alumnos ganaron muchos concursos". Otros arreglos virtuosos de Renzo Ruggieri. rrenzo500 - Song For S.B (Accordion and Orchestra) and (Accordion and String Orchestra) rrenzo501 - Song For S.B (Solo) rrenzo503 - Tango Italiano (Solo) this very successful solo has been updated in February 2021 (ver. 1.3). Tango Italiano for 5 types of ensembles rrenzo522 (ensemble) rrenzo504 - Carnevale (Solo) rrenzo505 - Roma Tango (Solo) rrenzo506 - Cinema (for 4 parts and drums, electronic accordion) rrenzo507 - Variations on Säkkijärven Polka (Solo) rrenzo508 - Medley Disco (Solo) rrenzo509 - Acquarelli Italiani (Solo) rrenzo510 - Grande Jo (Solo) rrenzo511 - Figaro (Solo) or (Solo with string orchestra) rrenzo512 - Accordion Kids (10 pieces) simple and modern compositions rrenzo514 - La Vita Delle Cose (The Life of Things) rrenzo515 - Peccatum et Gratia for electronic (hybrid) accordion rrenzo516 - Lo Scuro e il Chiaro (accordion duo) rrenzo517 - Il bosco incantato (for free bass accordion, solo) This work for free bass accordion and string orchestra is catalog rrenzo524 rrenzo518 - Valentango (Solo) rrenzo519 - The Jackson Medley (Solo) rrenzo520 - Acquarelli Italiani for Accordion and Orchestra rrenzo521 - ll Tuo Sguardo (solo) rrenzo522 - Tango Italiano (ensemble) (full score and individual parts). The solo version is catalog rrenzo503 rrenzo524 - Il Bosco Incantato for free bass accordion and string orchestra (full score and individual parts). The solo version is catalog rrenzo517 |
New Accordion Association Planned for Young Adults - USAby Norman Seaton, President National Accordion Association (NAA) |
A new Accordion Association is being planned for young adult accordionists, aged from 18 to 29. The National Accordion Association (NAA) is looking for young adult accordionists who are “Leaping into their Future” while continuing to play the accordion. Regardless of their current position in this exciting new life, the NAA wants to support members of this group as long they continue to play the accordion along life’s journey. All of us know that this age group can use the accordion as a social instrument, a hobby, part-time income, and/or to develop a musical-related career. Will this “Young Adult Accordionists Association” be successful? The Seatons need facts before this question can be answered. As founders of this idea, college Professors, Drs. Norman Seaton and Sharon Seaton are asking all known accordionists to encourage those in this age group to complete the “Young Adult Needs Analysis Survey” that will close on August 1st, 2022. The Seatons will then make the “go or no go” decision. Meanwhile, Sharon Seaton will be researching funding to support this group of young adults as they continue playing the accordion. Accordionists aged from 18 to 29 are encouraged to take part in the survey at: https://forms.gle/EehbEjRE2QyG3tZ67 |
Updated Site: Accordion Russia Newsby Harley Jones |
The Accordion Russia News has been updated with new additional articles. |
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