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Accordion-YellowPages.com: Annuaire gratuit des manifestations pour l’Accordéon – Cybersby Harley Jones |
Nous rappelons à tous les organisateurs de festivals, concerts et concours d’ajouter leurs manifestations à la liste des Evènements futurs 2013/14 sur le site web de Accordion-YellowPages.com. L’insertion est gratuite et vous pouvez le faire vous-même. Il est également possible de modifier et mettre à jour vos annonces vous-même. Le calendrier des manifestations à venir de Accordion-YellowPages.com est proposé en haut à droite du site que vous êtes en train de lire (accordions.com), dans 7 langues différentes, ainsi que sur USA News, Diatonic News et Russia News. Un grand nombre de lecteurs (plus de 50000 par semaine) lit ces nouvelles. Ainsi nous rappelons à tous les organisateurs de manifestations d’accordéon de saisir l’opportunité de service gratuit ! Vous pouvez également envoyer les informations concernant vos manifestations à : harleyaccordion@yahoo.com |
38ème concours et festival international d’accordéon de Castelfidardo – Italieby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
La date de clôture des inscriptions pour le 38ème concours international d’accordéon de Castelfidardo a été reportée au 24 août. Le 38ème concours et festival se tiendra du 24 au 22 septembre. Pour célébrer le 150ème anniversaire de la fabrication des accordéons à Castelfidardo (depuis 1863), les inscriptions au concours 2013 sont gratuites. Le concours pour accordéonistes solistes et groupes est divisé en deux sections (classique et variété) et neuf catégories. Téléchargez les modalités et le règlement du concours à : 2013castelfidardo Cette année est proposé un concours “vidéo d’accordéon”, pour vidéos inédites ou publiées sur le web entre janvier et juillet 2013, qu’elles aient été produites par un amateur ou un professionnel. Le thème de la vidéo doit être le rôle de l’accordéon dans les musiques du monde et dans le spectacle en général. L’édition 2013 inclura un hommage spécial au grand Gervasio Marcosignori (1927-2013), décédé dans des circonstances tragiques le 9 mars 2013. En préambule au festival seront donnés des concerts avec : 25 août : Lo Que Vendrà 31 août : Ciccon’ Dela 13 Septembre : Mirko Dettori 18 Septembre : Astoria Quintet Pendant le festival se produiront : A l’Auditorium San Francesco : Giuseppe Scigliano, Filippo Arlia, Gianni Mirizzi, Guglielm brothers, Orchestra Giovanile Castelfidardo, Antonio Spaccarotella, Danilo di Paolonicola, Duo Mythos, Vince Abbracciante. Au Music Reality Show : Mahatma Costa, Alessandro Gaudio, Netta Skog Au Musical Café Accordéon: Simone Mannarino, Kjell Harald Langhaug, Simon Sciammarella, Harry Hussey, Gabriele Antonelli, Giorgio Albanese, Paolo D'Ascanio, plus Christian Riganelli, Gabriele Mirabassi, Nous vous informerons régulièrement avant l’événement sur le programme, les news, les invités, les projets, etc. et pendant l’événement avec des reportages journaliers. |
Accordions International 2013, Norfolk – Royaume uni.by Rob Howard |
‘Accordions International 2013’, festival annuel se déroulera du 7 au 11 octobre à Mundeseley Holiday Village, Paston Rd, Norfolk NR11 8BT. L’organisateur est Heather Smith (Photo de gauche). Parmi les artistes invités : Cristiano Lui & Stephano Ciatola (Italie), Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, Giancarlo Caporilli (Italie), David Vernon & Dick Lee, Gennaro Ruffolo (Italie), Harry Hussey, David Price, Alan Young, Rosemary Wright, Bert Santilly, and The East Coast Four. The workshops include: Elementary Orchestra (MD Rosemary Wright), Intermediate Orchestra (Brian Jenkins), Swing Band (Geoff Cook), Jazz Group (Bert Santilly), Buskers Band (Bert Santilly), Scottish Band (David Vernon), et Vintage Band (Jean Hanger). Il y aura des concerts en journées et soirées, des ateliers d’ensembles, de danse écossaise, et une manifestation commerciale avec la participation de The Accordion Shop, Birmingham Accordion Centre, MAP Editions, et Robaccord Publications – pour le lancement du livre « Accordion: A Pictorial History » (L’accordéon : histoire illustrée) de Rob Howard. Pearl Fawcett-Adriano fera une présentation spéciale des éditions musicales MAP Publications. Une piscine sera également à disposition. Ce festival qui a débuté en 1986 dans la ville voisine de Caister fut décrit par son premier organisateur, feu Malcom Gee, comme : « le total plaisir par l’accordéon ». Le tarif : £199 par personne en pension complète, ce qui est prix très intéressant. Supplément si vous souhaitez un bungalow plus grand. Pour réserver téléphone 01780 782 093 HB (Sceptre Productions). Pour davantage d’informations email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk |
Nouveau CD d’Alexander Pouleuv, Rostov-sur-le-Don - Russieby Harley Jones |
Alexander Poeluev, lauréat de nombreux concours internationaux, double vainqueur de la Coupe Mondiale, directeur artistique d’IMC “Harmony” vient de réaliser son premier CD, enregistré à Rostov-sur-le-Don. Cet artiste russe de premier plan qui s’est produit avec succès dans de nombreuses parties du monde fera sa prochaine apparition comme artiste invité lors du 75ème anniversaire de l’AAA à New York. Pistes du CD : 1. Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue, J. S. Bach 2. Sonata E Major, D. Scarlatti 3. Sonata F Major, D. Scarlatti 4. Sonata A Major, D. Scarlatti 5. Les Roseaux, F. Couperin 6. Le Coucou, L. C. Daquin 7. Le rappel des oiseaux, J. Ph. Rameau 8. Arlequine, F. Couperin 9. Fantasy and Fuge A minor, J. S. Bach 10 Cinderella, A. Arkhipovsky Le Cd est disponible en ligne ici : Alexander Poeluev |
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Jukka-Pekka Kuusela Acclaimed at Kuhmo Festival, Kainuu - Finlandby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Last week Finnish concert accordionist Jukka-Pekka Kuusela had several performances at the world famous Kuhmo Festival that achieved great public acclaim. Among the performances was Sofia Gubaidulina's ‘Tatar Dance’ for bayan and two double basses, and it was coached by the composer herself. Jukka-Pekka Kuusela was also awarded with the Festival Medal of Honor. The medal was awarded at a special prize ceremony in Kuhmo and personally presented by Artistic Director Vladimir Mendelssohn. Vladimir Mendelssohn also gave a speech at the ceremony, thanking Kuusela for his long term services as an artist at the Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival. This festival began in 1970 and is one of the most prestigious annual chamber music festivals in the world. |
Video: Kanonensong (Weill/Brech), Ensemble Poing & Ratkje with 100 Singers - Belgiumby Harley Jones |
Kanonensong (Weill/Brecht) performed by Ensemble Poing and Maja S.K. Ratkje with 100 singers live at Vooruit, Gent (Belgium) June 2013. Published on Aug 8, 2013 The song is also released on their album "Wach auf!" Three years ago, in response to the financial and political crisis, the Norwegian electronica artist Maja Ratkje, and the contemporary music ensemble POING (Rolf-Erik Nystrøm, sax; Frode Haltli, accordion; Håkon Thelin, double bass), took to the streets of Oslo. They were armed with the battle songs of Kurt Weill, Bertold Brecht and Hanns Eisler. This acclaimed 'outing' resulted in the album 'Wach Auf', in which a global mix of traditional socialist songs rub shoulders with with quirky versions of songs such as 'True Color' by Cindy Lauper, and hard core classics such as 'Seeing Red' by Minor Threats. The voice of commitment and fighting zeal! The work, which fluctuates between cabaret, rock and improvisation, received its Belgian premiere in the Vooruit in early 2012. According to Guy Peters, of music site Enola it was "a musical feast from start to finish". WITH 100 SINGERS AS BACK UP! For VOORUIT100, Ratkje and Poing revisit that stirring concert, but are backed this time by a chorus of 100 singers from three Flemish choirs. Let this unique interpretation of old socialist fighting songs awaken your revolutionary spirit! They will perform the 'International', the socialist anthem composed 125 years ago by Ghent-born Pierre De Geyter. |
Vow Accordion @ Sons of Ulster Portrush Parade - Northern Irelandby Harley Jones |
This video recorded by Band Parades shows Vow Accordion marching, 20th July 2013, at the Sons of Ulster Portrush Parade in Northern Ireland. From the videos, it appears some 58 bands were taking part in this parade. Very impressive. Band Parades is a website "Promoting the Band Scene" which now has an amazing 3,718 videos published, with many of the marching bands having a strong accordion presence. http://www.youtube.com/user/bandxparades/videos |
Videos: Associazione Musical Garden Suzuki Accordion Project - Italyby Harley Jones |
The Associazione Musical Garden has Suzuki style courses for various instruments including one titled Suzuki Accordion Project (BimboFisa). The three videos above are: 1. Suzuki Accordion Project - Concert in Aosta (Italy), Published on Aug 8, 2013 Performance by Matteo (4 years old) accordion. 2. Suzuki Accordion Project - Presentation in Aosta (Italy) - 2013 Lesson presentation. Matteo (accordion) and Ares (mandolin, 5 years) 3. Suzuki Accordion Project - Riccardo's First Lessons, 4 years old For further information, email: info@musicalgarden.it |
Video: Espoirs Perdus (Speranze Perdute) by Richard Noel - USAby Harley Jones |
Performer Richard Noel writes: "Espoirs Perdus," also known as "Speranze Perdute" or "Lost Hopes" is a beautiful melody by Alessandro Morelli. It is often played by various combinations of instruments, including accordion, mandolin, guitar, and violin. Published on Aug 7, 2013 I have used the following voices from the Roland FR-7x V-Accordion, in order of appearance: Accordion Master Mandolin with Guitar Bass & Chord Violin with Guitar Bass & Accordion Chord Musette Accordion Treble with Guitar Bass & Accordion Chord Musette Accordion Treble with Guitar Bass & Chord Master Accordion Treble with Guitar Bass & Chord Musette Accordion with Master Accordion Bass & Accordion Chord |
Video: Claude in a Cage by João Barradas and José Valente - Portugalby Harley Jones |
Claude in a Cage for accordion duo, music by Nuno da Rocha and performed by accordionists João Barradas and José Valente with dancer Bruno Duarte. The dance performance premiere was filmed 30th May, 2013 at the Auditório Vianna da Motta ESML - Lisbon, Portugal. |
Video: Linda Herman Trio Perform Rampart Street Parade - USAby Harley Jones |
This trio of Roland FR7-X players led by Linda Herman perform Rampart Street Parade, "having fun on a Monday morning in August". Published on Aug 6, 2013. |
Video: "Contre-attaque du Jazz Musette" - Franceby Harley Jones |
"Contre-attaque du Jazz Musette" by two young French musicians, Erwan Mellec (accordion) and Thomas Le Bris (guitar). |
Video: Popular Slovenian Group Atomik Harmonik Directed by Jani Pavec - Sloveniaby Harley Jones |
The first video was released in May 26, 2011, produced and directed by Jani Pavec. The second video was released early this year. Atomik Harmonik are a popular Slovenian group. |
Video: Recent Emanuele Rastelli Performances - Italyby Harley Jones |
Recent performances by Emanuele Rastelli and group. |
Video: Exceptional Accordion Busker, Amsterdam - Netherlandsby Harley Jones |
Published on Aug 8, 2013. An accordion busker in Amsterdam, Netherlands performing a segment from the famous Four Seasons work by Vivaldi. Exceptional busking by this unnamed player. |
‘14 Years Ago’ – KODA’s 1999 French tripby Rob Howard |
The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending August 6th 1999 reported that Scotland’s Keith Dickson Accordion Orchestra, nowadays better known as KODA, had just come back from a highly successful visit to Normandy. KODA present Scottish and popular music with a ‘Riverdance’ influenced type of presentation, demonstrating that accordion music can be presented in an up to date style that has general popular appeal. SCOTTISH ACCORDION ORCHESTRA VISITS FRANCE UK Accordion Showband Champions, the Keith Dickson Accordion Orchestra (Scotland) recently returned from a successful trip to Normandy, France. The orchestra met with the Cany Accordion Orchestra for a joint concert in the Cany market. The main event was an evening concert in Yvetot (which is twinned with the Scottish Orchestra's home district of Clydesdale). The Orchestra was very well received, performing a variety of music ranging from Scottish Traditional Reels to UK Chart Hits. They also played an encore of the France '98 favorite ‘Carnival D' Paris’, which was met with great approval from the audience. |
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Renzo Ruggieri and Mauro De Federicis Concert, Castiglione - Italyby Rob Howard |
On August 10th, 9pm, accordionist Renzo Ruggieri and guitarist Mauro De Federicis perform in piazza Ugo Dallo, Castiglione delle Stiviere, Mantova. |
Radio Show Recording and Broadcast, Champex-Lac – Switzerlandby Rob Howard |
Kiosque a musique samedi. Samedi 10 aout, la station de Champex-Lac accueille la fameuse emission de la Suisse romande, ‘le kiosque a musique’. De 11 heures a 12h 30, productions des groupes de musique et chant a l’Hotel Splendide. Entree libre. Redifussion samedi a 18h 10 sur RTS1. |
Marco Lo Russo Concerts, Val Tidone, Catanzaro - Italyby Rob Howard |
Italian accordionist Marco Lo Russo, just returned from a very successful trip to Mexico and Canada, performs this month, as follows: August 11th – solo performance at a charity dinner for South America, Antica Trattoria Jazz Club, Tempio a Vicobarone, Ziano Piacentino, Val Tidone August 14th – performance of music with poetry with the Cuban actress Sheila Roche, midsummer festival, Catanzaro, Ionian coast Marco Lo Russo worked with Sheila Roche at a chamber music festival in Cuba last October. For further information email: stampa@marcolorusso.com |
Scandinavian Night Concert, New York – USAby Rob Howard |
Monday August 12th is Scandinavian Night at the Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park, Parking Lot 6, in East Meadow, Long Island, New York. A free outdoor 2-hour music concert, it's going to be an accordion extravaganza featuring the quartet Smörgasbandet, the Swedish ensemble Gamle Aker Spelemannslg, and accordionist Ed Hendela. |
Seamus O’Sullivan @ Tynedale Accordion & Fiddle Club, Hexham - UKby Rob Howard |
On Thursday August 15th, 7.30pm, accordionist Seamus O’Sullivan from Glasgow is the guest at Tynedale Accordion & Fiddle Club, Hexham Ex-Service Club, 1 Hallstile Bank, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PQ. For further information email: secretarytafc@hotmail.co.uk |
Festival de l’Accordéon Gala Dance, Voulême – Franceby Rob Howard |
An accordion gala dance will be held at the Voulême municipal park, Poitou-Charentes, on August 15th, 3pm until midnight, featuring Belgian accordionist Erika, accordionists Sébastien Farge, Pascal Terrible, Clody Musette, the Christophe Coineau band and singer Roger Poissac, and many more. There will be an exhibition of Maugein accordions. Hot and cold food will be available. Entrance is 15 Euro. |
Tribute to Dermot Byrne, Cavan – Republic of Irelandby Rob Howard |
A Tribute to Dermot Byrne concert takes place on Monday August 19th, 8pm, at the Marquee Tesco Car Park, Main St, Cavan. The concert is an event in the Life of Reilly Festival. Dermot Byrne, from Donegal, is one of Ireland’s leading diatonic button accordionists. A member of the band Altan, Byrne has also worked and recorded with many of Ireland’s best known musicians, including the Chieftains, Franjie Gavin, Donal Lunny and Dezi Donnelly. Performing are button accordionists Mick Mulcahy, Damien O’Reilly, Mickey Curran, John McEntee, Peter Staunton, Eugene Teevan, Patricia McDermott, Luke Daniels, Peter Browne, Stephen Doherty, Adamar O Connor ,Jimmy McGreevy, Bobby Gardiner, Keelan McGrath, Seamus Begley, Gerry Gorman, Darren Breslin, Colm Gannon, Jackie Daly, Ciaran Kelly, Darly Dolan, Martin Donohoe, with Padraic O’Reilly, Floriane Blancke, Brendan Regan. |
Cape Town Tango Ensemble Concert/Milonga, Hout Bay - South Africaby Rob Howard |
The Cape Town Tango Ensemble, featuring accordionist, perform in concert and for a milonga dance on Saturday August 24th, 7pm, at Riverside Estates, Valley Rd, Hout Bay, Cape Town. The Cape Town Tango Ensemble are Stanislav Anguelov – accordion and bandoneon, Albert Combrink – piano, Jacek Domagala – violin, and Charles Lazar – double bass. For further information email: stanislav@angelmusic.co.za |
Sancyberie Franco-Russian Festival, Auvergne - Franceby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
The 5th Sancyberie Franco-Russian Festival takes place from August 24th to 31st in Saint-Sauves d’Auvergne, La Bourboule, and surrounding districts. The festival offers a week of Russian and French entertainers including accordionists, bands and dancers. Performing are the French band ‘Escapade’, featuring accordionist Pierre Laval and with a repertoire of Irish music! From Russia are ‘Russichi’, a team of Russian ballet dancers, and ‘Nokkil’, an instrumental quintet featuring accordionists Victor Bordounov and Olga Bordounova. The event is organized by Roman Jbanov. For further information email: jr76@mail.ru |
Cory Pesaturo Workshop and Concert, Seattle – USAby Rob Howard |
US accordionist Cory Pesaturo leads a workshop, ‘Playing Outside the Box’, on Monday August 26th, 12 until 2pm, at 1300 Linden St Seattle, WA. Private lessons are also available by appointment, August 19th to 21st, during which time Cory will also perform in concert. Cory Pesaturo's career first took off in 2002 when he became the youngest person to win the US National Accordion Championship. He has since won the 2009 Coupe Mondiale Digital Accordion category and the 2011 Primus Ikaalinen International TV Competition in Finland. Pesaturo studied at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where he became competent in a variety of music styles ranging from Balkan to Klezmer, French to Tango, Techno to Rock. For further information email: accordionboy0815@aol.com |
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Dražan Kosoric Releases Two New Compositionsby Drazan Kosoric |
Dražan Kosoric - accordionist, composer, professor, releases 2 new composition for accordion available for purchase online. 'Ballad for accordion solo', catalog: dkosoric106, 'Concert Piece for accordion and piano', catalog: dkosoric107 The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Franco Cambareri Releases Two New Compositionsby Franco Cambareri |
Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 2 new composition for accordion available for purchase online. 'Parisian Sunset', catalog: cfranco183, 'Parisian Sunset', catalog: cfranco184 The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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Dragonfly CD by Klaus Paier Trioby Alessandro Mugnoz |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of Dragonfly CD by Klaus Paier Trio, in Italian language, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. |
‘Fairy Tales’ CD by Ksenija Sidorova, London - UKby Roland Williams |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of ‘Fairy Tales’ CD by Ksenija Sidorova, reviewed by R. Williams. |
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