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The CIA 129th General Assembly, Vienna - Austria
2013 Frankfurt Musikmesse, New ‘Artists of Accordion’ - Germany
'Play Your Accordion Without Pain', New Chapter Released – USA
Coupe Jeunesse and XXIII. Festival in Dunajská Streda - Slovakia
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Video: Bij Kien Vive la Musique Ole Guapa Apple TV 3rd Gen
Video: Mesa Accordion Event, Antonino De Luca and Frank Petrilli - USA
‘14 Years Ago’ – Dermot O’Brien Remembered
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Irish Dancing Competition, Shanghai – China
Pascal Contet Concert Schedule – France
João Gentil Concert, Coimbra - Brazil
Langholm Accordion and Fiddle Club ‘Open Day’, Scotland – UK
Delphine Lemoine Dance, Picardie – France
Richard Adey plays for ‘Piaf – The Concert’, London – UK
Erika & Jean-Marie play for dancing, Malonne – Belgium
RAM Accordion Showcase Concert: Tango, London – UK
Gjovalin Nonaj & Lucia Barcari Concert, Brussels – Belgium
‘Rapsodas’ Concert, Cambridge – UK
Popular music course for accordion players, Valladalid – Spain
1st International Contest of Classical Accordion “Città di Riccia”, Campobasso – Italy
International Accordion Summer Course 2013, Giswil - Switzerland
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Breaking News: Gervasio Marcosignori (1927-2013) - Italyby Accordions Worldwide |
 Gervasio Marcosignori passed away at the age of 85 today 9th of March 2013.Gervasio Marcosignori, born in Castelfidardo December 3, 1927 was a master of the accordion and recognized throughout the world with a history full of performances in front of great personalities such as past Italian President Sandro Pertini, Pope John Paul II, Queen Elizabeth and many more. Right after seeing him perform at the London Royal Festival Hall, playing Preludio by Volpi, the British press coined him with the appellation "poet of the accordion". His path to fame began at the age of seven, when he played for Benito Mussolini in 1934. Delighted with his performance, the Duce embraced the little Gervasio saying, "Keep it up, good Balilla." The first teacher was his father John Gervasio. At age 15, Gervasio won his first music competition. In 1959 he was awarded the Oscar for the world accordion. Of particular importance was its educational legacy: three volumes on "Technique of the Accordion". Marcosignori, in addition to all his technical performing skills, was appreciated for his unique interpretation of original music and transcriptions for accordion. Marcosignori has been in particularly great lover of classical music and this showed in his repertoire. The entire Accordion World is missing a great accordionist but most a great musician. |
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The CIA 129th General Assembly, Vienna - Austriaby Kevin Friedrich |
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 The Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) recently met for their 129th General Assembly in Vienna, Austria hosted by the CIA member Harmonikaverband Österreichs (HVÖ), Austria. Delegates attended from United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, France, Finland, New Zealand, Serbia, Italy, Bosnia, Sweden, USA, as well as a large contingent from the Winter Congress and 2014 Coupe Mondiale host, Austria. The CIA announced plans for World Accordion Day, May 6th 2013 which will once again take place as a 24 hour live broadcast coordinated by Frederic Deschamps and Grayson Masefield, with planned broadcast assistance by both the CIA President Raymond Bodell and Ambassador Kevin Friedrich. The CIA will participate in both the European Music Council (EMC) conference in Glasgow (Scotland) in April, and the International Music Council (IMC) General Assembly in Brisbane (Australia) in November. The CIA voted unanimously to award its coveted CIA Merit Award to the two nominations received including Joseph Petric (Canada) and Miljan Bjeletic (Serbia). The CIA welcomed the its current voting member in Italy The Italian Accordion Culture (IAC) to its new status as the Italian Premiere Voting member. Two new Voting members were accepted including Okud-Istra Pula from Croatia and the International Music Center ‘Harmony’ from Russia. The current member from France L'Association des Professeurs (APH) announced their re-naming and now operate as the European Music Academy (EMA). The Austrian HVÖhosted a spectacular array of meetings and cultural events, including a concert by the Viennese Chamber Accordion Ensemble. Dignitaries in attendance including the likes of Friedrich Lips, Viatcheslav Semionov and former CIA General Secretary Walter Maurer were happy to renew friendships with fellow accordionists from around the world, while former CIA Champions such as Alexander Selivanov, Yulia Amerikova, Frederic Deschamps and Alexander Poeluev actively participate in the affairs of the CIA. The 130th CIA General Assembly of Delegates will be held in Victoria, BC on Monday, August 19th, 2013. All details relevant to the upcoming Coupe Mondiale will be continually updated at: Coupe Mondiale while details on the CIA are found at: CIA |
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2013 Frankfurt Musikmesse, New ‘Artists of Accordion’ - Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 The 2013 Frankfurt Messe runs from 10th to 13th April 2013. For the first time, there will be an area especially for accordions in Hall 4.1. In addition to the presentation of accordions and all the accessories for this type of musical instrument, visitors will be able to see accordion performers on stage under the title ‘Artists of Accordion – live on stage’ on all four days of the 2013 Musikmesse. As part of this year’s changes, the harmonica instruments are also to be found in Hall 4.1, making a home of accordions, harmonicas and concertinas. The ‘Artists of Accordion’ stage will be operating on all four days of the fair and the artists performing will show the versatility of the accordion and its different musical genres such as folk music, classical music, jazz, tango and musette. Some performers have been announced such as Matthias Matzke, Vicenzo Abbracciante, Antonino de Luca, Nebl & Nebl (clarinet and accordion duo) and more will be announced in the near future. |
'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 3rd Chapter of his book 'Play Your Accordion Without Pain'. The chapter is titled: 'Neck and Neck-Related Symptoms'.This exciting ebook is being published chapter by chapter, at least one chapter per month. Released to date is: Introduction Chapter 1 - An Overview Chapter 2 - Learning to Read Your Body’s Signals Chapter 3 - Neck and Neck-Related Symptoms There will be a minimum of 24 chapters. As a special introductory offer, you can purchase the whole book for US$22 (or Euro equivalent) and be sent each chapter by email as it is released. Purchase at: John Bonica |
Coupe Jeunesse and XXIII. Festival in Dunajská Streda - Slovakiaby Harley Jones |
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 Artistic Director Tibor Rácz (picture left) writes that "on behalf of the Advisory Board of the Marta Szokeová Methodical Centre, I invite you with great pleasure to our XXIII. Festival in Dunajská Streda, Slovakia between 17th - 20th October 2013."The guests will be: Damir Sultanov from Kazakhstan and Sergej Vojtenko from Russia, winners of the Coupe Mondiale and Klingenthal competitions, and the Viennese Accordion Chamber Ensemble. The master classes will be led by Damir Sultanov and Sergej Vojtenko (classical accordion and jazz-improvisation). This year the competition categories of the Coupe Jeunesse – CIA IMC-UNESCO are: Solo accordion categories I-II-III. Accommodation costs will be similar to costs of the last year, approximately between 14-17 Euro; the fee of the courses, depending on the number of required occupation will be 20-25-30 Euro. For further information email: marta.szoekeova_mca@nextra.sk |
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Amy Jo Sawyer’s Jazz CDby Rob Howard |
 American accordionist Amy Jo Sawyer’s jazz CD ‘According to Amy’ includes the following tracks: Brazilian Suite (Carnival, Evening, Celebration), Three Four Frank, Juntos, Elida, There will never be another you, Stella By Starlight, One Note Samba, Opus 5-6-4.Amy is currently leading a workshop on jazz accordion at the NAA Convention in Texas, march 6th to 10th. For further information email: amyjo@amyjosawyer.com |
Video: Bij Kien Vive la Musique Ole Guapa Apple TV 3rd Genby Harley Jones |
| Vivalamusique.nl presents Domonique Paats en Roger Villevoye |
Video: Mesa Accordion Event, Antonino De Luca and Frank Petrilli - USAby Dan Grauman |
| At the Mesa Accordion Event on Feb. 15, Antonino De Luca from Castelfidardo Italy and Frank Petrilli play Nauges to pay tribute to Frank Marocco. They are accompanied by the great rhythm section of Wes Anderson on drums and Sean Brogan on bass. Also performing I Thought About You. |
‘14 Years Ago’ – Dermot O’Brien Rememberedby Rob Howard |
 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending March 12th 1999 included an enquiry about Dermot O’Brien, the Irish accordion entertainer and singer, who for many years was resident in New York. Dermot O’Brien (1932-2007) was the most internationally popular and commercially successful accordionist Ireland has produced to date. He had a stage presence that few accordionists from any genre could match, and was much admired by his contemporaries. There is an article about the late, great Dermot O’Brien in the Accordions Worldwide Memorials section. DO YOU KNOW DERMOT O'BRIEN - SOUTH AFRICA Contributed by Sergio Zampolli A South African accordionist would like to receive information on the accordionist Dermot O`Brien. He thinks Dermot plays an I Busilacchio 13 treble coupler, 7 bass coupler instrument with a double cassotto, which is similar to his own model. It is possible that Dermot is now in the USA. |
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Paulo Jorge Ferreira Recital, Lisbon – Portugalby Rob Howard |
 On March 8th, 7pm, Portuguese accordionist Paulo Jorge Ferreira performs a solo recital at evening winners’ concert of the 6th Concurso de Acordeão de Castelo Branco, Palácio Foz, Lisbon. |
Irish Dancing Competition, Shanghai – Chinaby Rob Howard |
  The ‘Shanghai Feis’, an Irish dancing competition, takes place on Saturday March 9th at the Dulwich College, Shanghai, China. The musician is Seamus O’Sullivan, from Glasgow, Scotland, one of the competitive Irish dancing world’s best accompanists. |
Pascal Contet Concert Schedule – Franceby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| French accordionist Pascal Contet performs this month as follows: March 9th, 7.30pm – duo with bassist Joëlle Léandre, MPAA, 5 Rue Félibian, 75006 Paris March 12th - ciné-concert, Le Lux -Scène Nationale, Valence March 19th - Scène Nationale Ars Nova, Hippodrome, Douai March 20th, 7pm - duo with bassist Joëlle Léandre, Journées de l'Improvisation CDMC, Paris March 21st – with Ars Nova, Scène Nationale, La Coursive, La Rochelle March 22nd – duo with Marlène Rostaing, Institut Français "La Voix est libre", Beyrouth March 26th – broadcast on Radio France, Paris March 27th – ‘solo électrique’, music by Couperin, Piazzolla, Hurel, Jodlowsky, at the Bedrossian Auditorium du Conservatoire, Saint Dizier For further information email: pascalcontet75@gmail.com |
João Gentil Concert, Coimbra - Brazilby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Accordionist João Gentil performs the music of Portugal, Argentina and Brazil in concert at theSalão Brazil, Coimbra, on Saturday March 9th, 10pm. João Gentil is accompanied by Marta Tunes – violin, Miguel Duarte – guitar, and Luis Formiga – drums. For tickets email: salaobrazil@gmail.com |
Langholm Accordion and Fiddle Club ‘Open Day’, Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
| Langholm Accordion and Fiddle Club hold an ‘Open Day’ Sunday March 10th, from 12.30pm onwards. There will be music all afternoon, and all are welcome. Langholm Accordion and Fiddle Club is based at the Langholm British Legion, Lairds Entry, Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway DG13 0DN, Scotland. |
Delphine Lemoine Dance, Picardie – Franceby Rob Howard |
 Musette accordionist Delphine Lemoine and her orchestra play for dancing on Sunday March 10th, 3pm until 8pm, at la salle des fêtes (gymnase), Puiseaux (45), Loiret department in north-central France.For further information email: delphine-lemoine@hotmail.fr |
Richard Adey plays for ‘Piaf – The Concert’, London – UKby Rob Howard |
  Accordionist Richard Adey performs for a production of ‘Piaf – The Concert’ on March 13th, 8pm, at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London. Eva Stanley-Jones sings the songs of Edith Piaf. The show also involves the Matthew Jones Orchestra and Choir, and the narrator is June Brown (BBC TV’s Dot Branning in ‘EastEnders’). 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Edith Piaf, whose legend lives on through such classics as 'Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien' and 'La Vie En Rose'. |
Erika & Jean-Marie play for dancing, Malonne – Belgiumby Rob Howard |
 On Sunday March 10th, 2pm, Erika, known as ‘The Princess of the Accordion’ and her keyboard accompanist Jean-Marie play for dancing at Le Relais du Pelerin, 129b rue du Fond, Malonne , Belgium. |
RAM Accordion Showcase Concert: Tango, London – UKby Rob Howard |
 On Monday March 11th, 7.30 pm, Academy accordionists perform Tangos from around the world by Piazzolla, Luís de Pablo, Stravinsky, Jukka Tiensuu, Satie, Maki Ishii and Uros Rojko. Tickets £7 (concessions £5)The concert takes place at the David Josefowitz Recital Hall, Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5HT For further information email: K.INGRAM@ram.ac.uk |
Gjovalin Nonaj & Lucia Barcari Concert, Brussels – Belgiumby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 The Brussels-based Albanian accordionist Gjovalin Nonaj and Canadian violinist Lucia Barcari perform in concert together on Sunday March 17th, 3pm, at the Centre Européen de Médiation (CEM), 119 rue de l’Hôtel des Monnaies, Brussels. For further information email: Gjovalin_nonaj@hotmail.com |
‘Rapsodas’ Concert, Cambridge – UKby Rob Howard |
 The duo ‘Rapsodas’, accordionist Jesús Peñaranda and clarinet player David Salinas, perform in concert at the Village Hall, Main St, Stow-cum-Quy, Cambridgeshire CB25 9AB. The concert takes place on Tuesday March 26th, 7.30pm.In support is the duo ‘Little Black Dress’, Dawn Loome (accordion) and Amanda Hall (guitar, vocals). For further information email: susanna@cambridgeaccordionclub.co.uk |
Popular music course for accordion players, Valladalid – Spainby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 The Municipal Music School “Pierino Mignogna” announces the first International Contest of Classical Accordion “Città di Riccia”, to be held on June 29th and 30th. The competition is open to players of all ages and nationalities.The Jury will be : Massimiliano Pitocco President), accordion teacher at the Conservatory “S. Cecilia” in Rome; Francesco Palazzo, accordion teacher at the Conservatory “N. Piccinni” in Bari; Alessandro Sbordoni, composition teacher at the Conservatory “S. Cecilia” in Rome; Angelo Miele, accordion teacher at the Conservatory “Lorenzo Perosi” in Campobasso; Michele Gennarelli, Theory, Rythmics and Musical Perception at the Conservatory “Lorenzo Perosi” in Campobasso and Director of the Municipal School “P. Mignona” in Riccia. Full details and application forms are now available. The closing date for entries is June 15th. For further information email: angelomiele1@hotmail.it |
1st International Contest of Classical Accordion “Città di Riccia”, Campobasso – Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 The Municipal Music School “Pierino Mignogna” announces the first International Contest of Classical Accordion “Città di Riccia”, to be held on June 29th and 30th. The competition is open to players of all ages and nationalities.The Jury will be : Massimiliano Pitocco President), accordion teacher at the Conservatory “S. Cecilia” in Rome; Francesco Palazzo, accordion teacher at the Conservatory “N. Piccinni” in Bari; Alessandro Sbordoni, composition teacher at the Conservatory “S. Cecilia” in Rome; Angelo Miele, accordion teacher at the Conservatory “Lorenzo Perosi” in Campobasso; Michele Gennarelli, Theory, Rythmics and Musical Perception at the Conservatory “Lorenzo Perosi” in Campobasso and Director of the Municipal School “P. Mignona” in Riccia. Full details and application forms are now available. The closing date for entries is June 15th. For further information email: angelomiele1@hotmail.it |
International Accordion Summer Course 2013, Giswil - Switzerlandby Rob Howard |
 The 5th International Accordion Summer Course takes place at the Burghaus Moerliap, Giswil, Switzerland, from July 22nd to 26th. The course offers a very friendly working environment, one week with the same amount of tuition than a whole semester, a new musical approach with new teachers, many musical experiences with musicians of different countries and cultures, and outstanding progress in the short and long term. The teachers are Ina Hofmann, Marie-Andrée Joerger, Klemen Leben, Vincent Lhermet, and Sylvain Tissot. The organizer is Vincent Lhermet. The course is open to all accordionists of all ages, and all abilities - from beginners to advanced students! Application forms and full information are now available. The closing date for applications is May 31st. For further information email: lhermet.vincent@gmail.com |
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Gary Dahl Music eBooks Now Released - USAby Gary Dahl |
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 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 four 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: DH03 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. Cat No: DH04 Collection #4 Favorite Waltzes & Polkas - 18 titles, Achtung Los, Amazing Grace, Beer Barrel Polka, Beer Barrel Polka (adv), Champagne Polka, Chicken Dance, Clarinet Polka, Edelweiss, Just Because, Let's Have A Party, Maria Elena, Liechtensteiner Polka, My Wild Irish Rose, Red River Valley and You Are My Sunshine, Sunrise Sunset, Vienna My City Of Dreams, Tulips From Amsterdam, You Can't Be True Dearover 56 pages of music for only US$24.95 or Euro equivalent. You can view sample pages of the music online (DH01, DH02, DH03, DH04) 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. |
Franco Cambareri release new musicby Franco Cambareri |
 Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 2 new composition for accordion available for purchase nline. 'A Lonely Soul', catalog:cfranco164 and 'Burnt Pot', catalog:cfranco165. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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“Wing Span” – Contemporary Danish Accordion Music & Classical Works CD by Adam Ørvadby Alessandro Mugnoz |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of “Wing Span” – Contemporary Danish Accordion Music & Classical Works CD by Adam Ørvad, in Italian language, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. |
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