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Charles Camilleri Passes Away - MaltaLars Hollmer est décédé, Uppsala - Suède
Accordéon IXth International Competition "Ascoltate 2009», Prienai - Lituanie
Lina Klimkaite, Mars 1965 à Décembre 2008 - Lituanie
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Performance of Kusjakov's last Composition now on YouTube - SpainXVI Certamen Internacional “Arrasate Hira 2008”, Gipuzkoa - SpainMary Tokarski Releases New CD - USATragic Death of Tom Bruno, Pennsylvania - USASalomon Canelo on New CD, San Miguel de Allende – Mexico
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NAMM Show 2009, Los Angeles – USANAO Area Festival Season - UKAlex Meixner Concert, New York - USASaltarello Workshop, Accademia del Mantice, Rome - ItalyBon Accords Concert, Stockport – UKVictor Prieto at Latin Jazz Festival, Washington DC - USA
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Sergey Osokin new CDCharnwood Publications New Accordion CompositionsPeter Piccini New Accordion CompositionMusicForAccordion.com new eSheet PiecesYehuda Oppenheimer Releases 2 Arrangements and 3 Compositions for Accordion.H S Production New Music Releases
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CIA annonce le 6 Mai comme Jour Mondiale de l’Accordéonby Kevin Friedrich |
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| La Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) est heureuse d'annoncer le lancement officiel de la Journée Mondiale de l’Accordéon. Lors de la récente CIA 120eme Assemblée générale des délégués, à Glasgow, en Écosse, les membres représentant près de 30 nations, ont votés à l'unanimité de déclarer la Journée mondiale de l’Accordéon le 6 Mai (la journée de l'accordéon a été breveté en 1829). En ce jour, la CIA va coordonner une célébration annuelle du monde entier, dans une croisade mondiale unifiée pour promouvoir la diversité de l'accordéon et de la circulation des artistes qui le jouent. Déjà existant sur une base nationale, sur plusieurs jours, dans de nombreux pays dans le monde entier, la Journée mondiale de Accordéon est une occasion unique de promouvoir la sensibilisation du public à l'accordéon, un instrument sans frontières, qui s'étend sur toutes les cultures et les genres musicaux. La première Journée mondiale de l’Accordéon aura lieu le 6 Mai 2009, le 180eme anniversaire de naissance de l'accordéon. Accordéonistes du monde entier sont invités à se joindre à cette première célébration, tout en rendant hommage à l'accordéon. Cet événement international sera un moyen passionnant pour tout le monde dans un effort visant à promouvoir la sensibilisation du public à l'accordéon et de ses nombreuses capacités. S'il vous plaît visitez le site Web de la Journée mondiale Accordéon pour plus d'informations et le formulaire d'inscription d'un événement, qui sera activée à la mi Janvier. Nous nous réjouissons de célébrer cet événement avec vous! Pour information, s'il vous plaît contacter Harley Jones - CIA Public Relations Manager, email: harleyaccordion@yahoo.com |
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by Tania Lukic-Marx
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 Long acknowledged Maltese composer Charles Camilleri died on Saturday morning, aged 77.Camilleri is today recognized as one of the major composers of his generation. He has over 300 compositions, half of which are recorded on some 36 CDs, sold all over the world. Charles Camilleri, composer of the 1964 CIA Coupe Mondiale Test Piece Danza Latina, organiser of the Coupe Mondiale event in 1965 in Valleta Malta and CIA Merit Award recipient in 1972. He leaves his wife Doris, son Charles, daughter Anya, 5 grandchildren in Malta and his only sister Yvonne Attard in Sydney Australia. A much fuller write up of the musical achievements of Charles Camilleri will be published shortly. Charles Camilleri Memorial |
Lars Hollmer est décédé, Uppsala - Suèdeby Guy Klucevsek |
 Mon cher ami et collègue, Accordion Tribe, Lars Hollmer (1948-2008), est décédé le 25 Décembre 2008, à l'âge de 60 ans. Lars a été la première fois que j'ai entendu de la musique au début des années 1990, par l'intermédiaire de la chanteuse-compositeur-interprète et DJ, l'extraordinaire David Garland. J'ai immédiatement reconnu une âme sœur, et il a été la première personne que j'ai invité à faire partie de ce qui est devenu le Accordion Tribe. Nous avons commencé le groupe en 1996 et ils continuent à ce jour, mais il y aura un vide sur la scène et dans nos coeurs à partir de maintenant. Lars étais un auto-Didact et multi-instrumentiste (accordéon, claviers, voix, melodica, etc), qui a été complètement audacieux dans son approche de la musique. Il pourrait être un sentimental (Boeves Psaume, Soon Song), écrire incroyablement dense et complexe, le contrepoint avec les meilleurs d'entre eux (Pas de Valse, Utflykt med Damcyckle), et d'être espiègle et joyeusement wacked-out (Circus I, II). Et ce n'est que le répertoire Accordion Tribe! Il a réussi à enregistrer environ 30 albums en tout, surtout dans son home studio de légende, le Chickenhouse, à la fois en solo (11), et avec ses nombreux groupes, y compris le Looping Home Orchestra et Samla Mammas Manna. Quel est l'élément commun à tous ces éléments? Pour citer Lars dans le film documentaire, «Accordion Tribe: Musique Voyages" (Stefan Schwietert, Maximage Films, 2002), «tout commence ici," (dit-il, en pointant sur son cœur), "mais, il finit par passer par ici, "(Il montre sa tête)," mais tout cela commence avec le cœur ». |
Accordéon IXth International Competition "Ascoltate 2009», Prienai - Lituanieby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 La 9eme compétition “Ascoltate 2009" prent place dans Prienai, Lituanie à partir du 3 au 7 Juin 2009. La région Prienai, la Veiveriai A. Kucingis École d'art et de l'accordéon Kaunas société commanditaire de cet événement unique pour les jeunes accordéonistes. Un jury international présidera au cours des six catégories, allant du classique au jazz, pour les personnes nées depuis 1990. Les groupes d’accordéon ainsi que les solistes sont les bienvenus. Pour de plus amples informations, les règlements et les formulaires de demande visiter le site Internet www.ascoltate.akordeonas.lt Pour de plus amples informations email: mindaugas@akordeonas.lt |
Lina Klimkaite, Mars 1965 à Décembre 2008 - Lituanieby Prof. Ulrich Schmülling of Karthause Schmülling |
 Extraits du journal allemand Intermusik rédaction du Nouvel An 2009: le plein Memorial dans le texte est Lina Klimkaite Memorials site. Chers lecteurs, le passé Noël et Nouvel An pour nous les vacances ne sont pas liés à la joie ou á les célébrations. Nous avons eu tout à coup à accepter la mort d'une personne qui appartenait au cercle intérieur de notre maison d'édition: Lina Klimkaite. Sa personnalité etait inhabituel pour nous une raison suffisante pour consacrer la rédaction de cette édition à son seul. Près de 20 ans, en tant que jeune lituanienne, elle a trouvé une connexion à Intermusik Schmülling édition musicale. Bientôt, elle avait commencé à développer la société de la division informatique de notation et surveillé jusqu'au moment actuelle. Dix-huit ans, elle a été co-fondatrice du journal et Intermusik au cours des cinq dernières années, UAB Intermusic en Lituanie, la seule société d'édition de musique dans ce pays. À l'âge de seulement 43 ans, elle a succombé à un cancer, qui est venu comme une surprise totale pour tout le monde. Elle est décédée à Panevezys, son lieu de naissance, à laquelle elle a laissé une jeune fille dans l'ordre au premier d'étudier dans la capitale de la Lituanie à Vilnius et, plus tard, Voyage à de nombreux pays du monde pour notre société d'édition et dans une large mesure, également pour la scène de l'accordéon. Mettre Lina réelle et de son importance en termes appropriés est difficile pour nous tous, malgré la dextérité de nos journalistes, qui aujourd'hui commencent à peine à le réaliser. |
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by Kevin Friedrich
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 The last composition of renowned Russian composer Anatoli Kusjakov, his Sonata No. 7 'Misterium' is now available for viewing on the popular YouTube site. The work is performed by Finnish concert accordionist Mika Väyrynen during a concert in Andoain, Spain on 16th November 2009, an event sponsored by the Unión de Acordeonistas de España (UNAC), organized by their President Angel Luis Castaño. This last composition of Kusjakov before his untimely passing on July 11th 2007, this work was commissioned by the Finnish Accordion Institute and dedicated to Mika Väyrynen. This new work has remained a relative mystery to the accordion world, with very few people having had the opportunity to hear it so far. The World Premiere was given by Mika at a concert at the Royal Academy of Music in London on 14 April 2008 and he has since recorded for his upcoming CD, due for release this year. To share this work with the accordion world and general public, Mika has granted permission to release this live performance on YouTube. The music will be published during this Spring, and will be available from the Finnish Accordion Institute. To watch the performance, please follow the links at http://www.accordions.com/mika/recordings.htm |
by Rob Howard
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| The Arrasate Hiria XVI competition took place in Gipuzkoa, in the Basque region of Northern Spain from December 5th to 9th. Sixteen Contestants from around the world competed in the renowned XVI Certamen Internacional “Arrasate Hira International Accordion Competition, representing 10 different countries. The International jury was made up of: Cao Xiao-Qing (China), Matti Rantanen (Finland), Claudio Jacomucci (Italy), Stefan Hussong (Germany) and Carlos Iturralde (Spain). Prizes were awarded as follows in each of the four categories: XVI Certamen Internacional Arrasate Hira 2008: 1st - Nikola Tanaskovic - Serbia (3,600 Euros and a series of concerts in 2009) 2nd -Terhi Sjöblom - Finland (1,800 euros) 3rd - Lulu Wang – China (900 Euros) Senior Category: 1st – Cristina Cortina Farràs 2nd – Nerea Pérez Beltrán 3rd – Blai Navarro Garcia Junior Category: 1st – Helena Sousa Estevez 2nd – Maria Mogas Gensana 3rd – Mikkel Cerrada Laurrauri Infant Category: 1st – Lore Amenabar Larrañaga 1st – Nestor Gascue Mateo 2nd – Asier de Miguel Anaut 3rd – Maite Miqueleiz Berrade |
by Rita Davidson Barnea
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  Concert accordionist, Mary Tokarski, has recently released her second solo CD :”Music with Mary . . . with my friends!” Mary Tokarski, is an internationally renowned accordionist winning two U.S.Championship Titles and a 3rd place in the 1973 Coupe Mondiale. Mary is a Board of Directors member for the American Accordionists' Association (AAA) as well as the Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG). As a member of the internationally reknowned K Trio, Mary performed in concert throughout the United States and internationally with her sister Julie and brother Walter. The K Trio included a wide variety of musical genres, and has been acclaimed as one of the finest accordion ensembles. Her 2 solo CDs have received international acclaim. Mary was chosen by New Zealand composer Gary Daverne to perform many of his compositions for accordion and symphony orchestra on his new CD release “Rhapsody”. For more information about booking a presentation, concert, or to order a CD, view the Mary Tokarski website. Order online from MusicForAccordion.com “Music with Mary . . . with my friends!” or “Music with Mary . . . for my friends!” |
by Rob Howard
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 Tom Bruno, aged 36, accordionist, repair technician and expert tuner, who had a shop in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, died on December 30th as the result of an accident. Tom was cutting a tree down, which fell on him.Mr. Bruno began an accordion repair and restoration apprenticeship at the age of 12 under Mario Mosti, his teacher and mentor, eventually taking over the business upon Mosti’s retirement in 1997. Tom Bruno was also a fine concert accordionist, and had performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He was a great admirer of Charles Magnante, and specialized in performing Magnante's compositions and arrangements. Tom was the featured artiste when the Magnante Estate was donated to A World of Accordions Museum in Superior, Wisconsin, in 2000. He has also recorded a CD of Magnante's music. The funeral took place on January 5th at Mount Saint Peters church, and accordionist Henry Doktorski played ‘Ave Maria’ during the service. Our condolences to his family and friends. |
by Rob Howard
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 On January 4th 2009 the CD ‘Jump the Borde’, by the jazz and blues singer Scott Buck from New York, was broadcast on the San Miguel de Allende-based radio program World Accordion. The CD was recorded in San Miguel de Allende, and involved musicians Salomon Canelo (accordion), Julian Arcos (quarto), Pedro Cartas (violin), Luis Gasca (trumpet), Jorge Estrada (organ and piano), Gilberto Gonzalez (bass) and Cody Moffet (drums). For further information email: salomoncanelo@hotmail.com |
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by Rob Howard
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 The NAMM Show 2009 takes place from January 15th to 18th at the Anaheim Convention Center, Los Angeles, California. This event features a variety of musical instruments and accessories. Leading jazz accordionist Eddie Monteiro will be demonstrating the Roland FR-7 along with 21 year old Cory Pesaturo from Rhode Island. For further information email: kevinj@namm.org |
by Raymond Bodell, Charnwood Publications
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 The New Year sees three further NAO Area Festivals to be held in the next four weeks. The NAO NORTHERN IRELAND Area to be held on Saturday 24th January organised by Clyde Johnston in Larne, the NAO MIDLANDS Area on Sunday 25th January organised by Pauline Noon in Countesthorpe Hall Leicester and the NAO NORTH CENTRAL Area on Saturday 7th February organised by Harry Hinchcliffe in Victoria Hall, Saltaire Yorkshire. All these competitions are qualification festivals for the UK Championships 2009 in April and feature categories for all ages and levels including digital accordion. For full details of the NAO festival season visit the NAO website or Email: naouk@btinternet.com |
by Rob Howard
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| On January 12th, 7.30pm, accordionist Alex Meixner performs at The Bell House, 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY. Alex Meixner leads his band through an eclectic musical journey that includes Gypsy folk music, jazz, polkas, hoedowns, latin rhythms and more. Alex recently was nominated for a Grammy for his work with Bubba Hernandez on their album ‘Polka Freak Out’. |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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 Gianni Donnini, of the group La Damigiana will be the teacher of the Saltarello workshop. Saltarello was previously many centuries before, an Italian dance improvisation practiced outdoors and in local work during breaks or at the end of farm work (harvesting, reaping, harvesting), in each season and at any time. Gianni Donnini, organettista / researcher born in Osimo and resident in Fabriano (AN), plays this music since he was twelve years of age. He had the good fortune of being able to learn the Saltarello Marches directly from older players in the local area between Osimo Jesi and Filottrano (province of Ancona) and, in turn, now, is trying to convey this important traditional cultural heritage to others. His passion for the Saltarello Marches would help to start research work in this field, going to find older players, with the aim to publish a detailed document about this particular dance. Currently Gianni holds regular courses in the provinces of Ancona and Macerata. For further information, email gianni.it@libero.it |
by Rob Howard
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| Stockport Accordion Club’s first concert of 2009 takes place on Wednesday January 14th, with The Bon Accords, from Dumfries, Scotland, as our guest artistes. The Bon Accords are husband and wife Robin and Deryn Waitt, who play Shand Morino button accordion and piano accordion respectively. They are very experienced accordion entertainers, and well known around the Box & Fiddle clubs. The venue is Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel Street/A560 Hyde Road, Woodley, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 1ND (J25/M60). Admission is £5, and we begin at 8pm, and all are welcome – especially support players. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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| New York-based accordionist Victor Prieto has a busy time ahead, and his appearances include performing at the Latin Jazz Festival in Washington DC on January 13th, in which he will play two sets, 8pm and 10pm, at the Blues Alley Jazz Club. Future dates include; January 10th, 9pm – Bar Next Door, New York City January 11th, 8pm – Smalls, NYC January 13th, 8pm and 10pm - Latin Jazz Festival, Washington DC January 14th 8pm – Olea, Brooklyn, NY January 22nd, 8pm – Tea Lounge, Brooklyn, NY January 24th, 8pm – venue to be announced, NY February 8th, 8pm – Joe’s Pub, NYC February 12th, 8.30pm – K.B. Gallery, NYC February 17th, 18th and 19th, 11pm – Lincoln Center, NYC February 20th and 21st, 12 midnight - Lincoln Center, NYC February 26th, 8pm – La Lanterna, NYC March 1st, 8pm - venue to be announced, NY March 2nd – beginning of a tour of Europe For further information email: victorprieto2001@yahoo.com |
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by Sergey Osokin
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| A new site selling a CD titled "Eternal Returning" with sound samples. Music performed by Sergey Osokin, graduate of the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, class of Friedrich Lips, and winner of many international competitions including the prestigious Klingenthal international accordion competition. Purchase online. |
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| Charnwood Publications releases 6 new pieces by ccomposer Douglas Ward titled, 'The Naughty Monkey', 'Morris Minor', 'Nuance', 'Blog 27', 'Subterfuge Two' and 'Boutique Overture'. Purchase with credit card. |
by Peter Piccini
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| Peter Piccini - accordionist, composer, arranger, performer, releases 1 new work composed for accordion, available for purchase online. 'Love Waltz'. A sample of this music is available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by MusicForAccordion.com
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| MusicForAccordion.com site releases 5 new pieces - 'Pavane', 'Souvenir D’ukraine', 'Portrait Of A Toy Soldier', 'Black Eyes Arrangement' and 'The Russian Pedlar'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Yehuda Oppenheimer
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| Yehuda Oppenheimer releases 2 compositions for acccordion - 'Bingo Arrangement', 'Magic Accordion', and 2 arrangements - 'Jugoslavian Dance’, 'Gavotte and Rondo - Oppenheimer'. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. Also released, is a version of "Busy Fingers" with fingering for the piano accordion. This is the latest composition by Yehuda Oppenheimer, the well-known Israeli accordionist and educator. This is a Czerny-like Etude called "Busy Fingers"and is based on the famous Canon by Pachelbell. Yehuda Oppenheimer has warmly dedicated "Busy Fingers" to Accordions Worldwide Director busy Harley Jones. The piece will develop the ability to perform broken chords with ease. and this perpetum-like composition is very pleasant to execute and is suitable to be used as an encore. Yehuda Oppenheimer wishes all accordionists "Good Luck"with their "Busy Fingers". Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by H S Productions
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| H S Production releases 6 new pieces, 'There Was A Maiden', 'The Sun Comes', 'Willow Arrangement', 'No Doubt Arrangement', 'Karolinka', and 'Vistula'. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of “Opera deLight”, performers: Le belle voci (Sud Africa). |
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