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Excelentes inscripciones para la 75ª Coupe Mondiale 2022 en Zofingen - Suiza
8ª International Accordion Days en Praga - República Checa
El Quinteto Beltango actuará en el XXIII Baile de Tango Argentino - Alemania
Gira de conciertos de otoño de Håvard Svendsrud y Øivind Farmen - Noruega
Renzo Ruggieri lanza un nuevo arreglo "Il Bosco Incantato" - Italia
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2022 Dean Martin Prize Awarded to Accordionist - Italy“Zamar” Performs at Drostdy Theatre – South AfricaHarmonika Müller Exhibits at 2022 Autumn Fair Dornbirn – AustriaAccordion Display at Philadelphia Airport - USASkerryvore Tours USA and CanadaVideo: Paris Musette – the Accordion in Paris, France2023 GR8 IDEAS Symposium Features Online & Live Events – USAInstituto Chileno del Acordeón Course - Chile2022 Mt Angel Oktoberfest - USA
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Will Holshouser & Eric Vloeimans Tour to Celebrate New CD Release - USA/CanadaMario Tacca Performs at “Accordions Around the World” Festival – USACooperfisa Celebrates 100th Anniversary – ItalyTuuliki Bartosik Performs at Usedomer Musikfestival - GermanyFifi La Mer “Midnight in Paris” Concert – EnglandRik Cornelissen Improvisation Workshop - NetherlandsEbbser KaiserKlang Dance Band Celebrates 75th Anniversary – AustriaRenzo Ruggieri Performs with Vocalist Antonella Ruggiero - ItalySecond Souffle Perform at Blues Sphère - Belgium
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Homenaje a la Reina Isabel II, la música ha perdido un gran apoyo - Reino Unidoby Harley Jones |
 La reina Isabel II (21 de abril de 1926 - 8 de septiembre de 2022), que reinó como reina desde 1952, fue la reina del Reino Unido y de la Commonwealth, que incluye una población combinada de 2.500 millones de personas y 1 de cada 3 jóvenes de todo el mundo, de entre 15 y 29 años. La Reina Isabel II, que era apolítica, apareció en más monedas y billetes de todo el mundo que cualquier otra persona en la historia. Saludamos el servicio que la Reina Isabel II ha prestado durante toda su vida a todas las personas y reconocemos su apoyo a la música. Se adjunta un artículo escrito por Rosie Pentreath sobre el apoyo de la Reina Isabel II a la música. Queen Elizabeth II.pdf La vida de la Reina Isabel II es una inspiración, probablemente sin parangón, de dedicar su vida al bien de la gente durante una vida muy larga. |
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Excelentes inscripciones para la 75ª Coupe Mondiale 2022 en Zofingen - Suizaby Harley Jones |
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  Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) El Secretario General Kimmo Mattila escribe: "La CIA felicita al anfitrión de la Coupe Mondiale 2022, el miembro de la CIA accordeon.ch, por haber atraído 83 inscripciones de 23 países para la 75ª Coupe Mondiale en Zofingen, del 4 al 9 de octubre de 2022".Incluso mientras asistimos a la devastadora guerra en Ucrania y Covid sigue causando problemas, esta segunda "Coupe Mondiale en vivo" con jurado y concursantes en directo es claramente muy popular entre los profesores y competidores. Además, la CIA ha recibido 60 inscripciones de delegados de 29 miembros nacionales para el Congreso Internacional de la CIA, con muchos delegados que también participan como jurado en la Coupe Mondiale World Accordion Championships. El Presidente de la CIA, Mirco Patarini, escribe: "Estamos muy contentos de contar con un número tan elevado de competidores, delegados y miembros del jurado para la 75ª Coupe Mondiale. Tendremos un gran evento con música real en directo. La música es un arte que está "aquí y ahora", ¡no hay nada tan emotivo para el artista y el público que un concierto en una hermosa sala!" Descargue el cartel imprimible del evento en: 2022CM-poster.pdf |
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8ª International Accordion Days en Praga - República Checaby Christine Johnstone |
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 Las inscripciones para las 8ª Jornadas Internacionales del Acordeón en Praga, República Checa, se cerrarán el 23 de septiembre de 2022.El evento se celebrará en la Sala del Museo de Artes Aplicadas de Praga del 27 al 30 de octubre de 2022 e incluirá un concierto de apertura con invitados internacionales, concursos, un Concierto de Gala, orquestas y un concierto final de ganadores de premios. El jurado del concurso estará compuesto por el Presidente: Mirco Patarini (Italia - Presidente de la CIA), Stefan Hippe, Andreas Nebl (DE), Jörgen Sundeqvist (SE), Ladislav Horák, Josef Hrebík, Markéta Laštovicková, Pavel Trojan y Petr Vacek (CZ). Para más detalles, envíe un correo electrónico a: cta@iol.cz |
El Quinteto Beltango actuará en el XXIII Baile de Tango Argentino - Alemaniaby Christine Johnstone |
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| El XXIII Baile de Tango Argentino se celebrará en la Sala Mendelssohn, Wuppertal, Alemania, el 24 de septiembre de 2022. El organizador es Carsten Heveling. El evento incluirá el entretenimiento del Quinteto Beltango (Serbia), dirigido por el profesor, compositor e intérprete Aleksandar Nikolic (bandoneón y acordeón), así como espectáculos de baile de tango/ballet. Para más detalles, envíe un correo electrónico a: org@tango-tano.de |
Gira de conciertos de otoño de Håvard Svendsrud y Øivind Farmen - Noruegaby Christine Johnstone |
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| Håvard Svendsrud & Øivind Farmen harán una gira por Noruega dando un total de 18 conciertos del 13 al 24 de septiembre de 2022 y del 1 al 8 de noviembre de 2022. Vea el cartel para más detalles. |
Renzo Ruggieri lanza un nuevo arreglo "Il Bosco Incantato" - Italiaby Harley Jones |
  Vídeo: Director y compositor: Renzo Ruggieri, Solista: Petr Vacek, bajo-acordeón: Ladislav Horak, orquesta de acordeones de la clase magistral en el Festival de Dobrany 2022. Estrenada el 31 de agosto de 2022.Renzo Ruggieri (foto a la derecha) ha lanzado ahora su composición "Il Bosco Incantato" para acordeón solo con arreglo de quinteto de acordeón/orquesta, catálogo rrenzo524 Renzo Ruggieri escribe: "Il bosco incantato" es una pieza escrita para acordeón (con bajo libre) que elabora una melodía creada para la exposición comisariada por Marco Goldin -a quien está dedicada la pieza- "Munch e lo Spirito del Nord" (2011) sobre el famoso pintor Edward Munch. El título recuerda el cuadro "El bosque encantado" de 1903". La composición "Il Bosco Incantato" ha sido lanzada previamente. rrenzo524 - Il Bosco Incantato para acordeón bajo y orquesta de cuerda libre (partitura completa y partes individuales). Ahora, por el mismo precio, la compra de rrenzo524 incluirá la composición para quinteto de acordeón/orquesta y la composición para orquesta de cuerda, partitura y todas las partes individuales incluidas. Un valor inmejorable a 25 euros La versión en solitario "Il Bosco Incantato" es el catálogo rrenzo517 Otro arreglos virtuoso 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 |
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 The 2022 Dean Martin Prize was awarded to accordionist Danilo Di Paolonicola (pictured below at the award ceremony) in Vasto, Italy this week.Danilo is the creator of the Orchestra Popolare del Saltarello project which was born from an operation of research and revaluation of the musical tradition of Abruzzo. The Dean Martin prize was given in recognition of his work with the orchestra. |
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| Video: Music clips from Zamar “Zamar” celebrated Spring with a concert entitled “Dis Zamar Lekker” at the Drostdy Theatre in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa on Sptember 9th, 2022. The group features Monika Stuchlik Kahl (accordion & vocals), Veronica Bell (violin & vocals), Philip Vermeulen (guitar), Warren Joubert (bass) and Ronald Siegelaar (drums). Their name “Zamar” means “to celebrate with the plucking of strings”. Their program included popular light classical music, Hungarian rhapsodies, Ukrainian folk melodies, South American tangos, Irish folk music, traditional African songs and contemporary classics. |
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  The 2022, 74th Autumn Fair Dornbirn began on September 7th and will run through to September 11th, 2022 in Dorbirn, Austria.This Trade Fair features a variety of exhibitors, fashions shows, sports, children’s events, arts & crafts, competitions and concerts. Harmonika Müller GmbH will exhibit a variety of musical instruments in Hall 3, Stand 17 during the event. |
by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News
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| An accordion exhibition entitled “Making the Accordion Great Again” by Liberty Bellows is currently on display at Philadelphia International Airport, between Terminal A East and B. The exhibition, which includes 40 accordions, will run until the end of December 2022. The Airport’s Exhibitions Program is a nationally-recognized, award-winning visual arts initiative which began in 1998. The exhibits change throughout the year to provide a variety of educational and cultural programs. This forum for presenting visual arts attests to the Airport's commitment to supporting arts and culture. The Exhibitions Program provides millions of visitors from around the world access to a wide variety of art forms by artists and arts institutions from the Philadelphia area. |
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| Skerryvore (which includes brothers Daniel on accordion and Martin Gillespie on pipes, whistles and accordion) will tour USA and Canada from September 16th to October 9th, 2022 The group will perform two concerts in Alaska before beginning their tour of Canada Canada tour dates as follows: September 25th: Melissa’s Missteak in Banff September 28th: Arden Theatre in St Albert September 29th: Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre in Camrose October 1st: Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver October 2nd: McPherson Playhouse in Victoria For details email: info@skerryvore.com |
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| Video: Paris Musette – the Accordion in Paris. A documentary on the history and culture of the distinctive Parisian accordion released in February 2022. |
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| The 2023 GR8 IDEAS Symposium will feature both a virtual and live event next year. • Virtual event from February 6th to 12th, 2023 • Live event at the Grand Resort Warren in Ohio, USA from April 26th to 30th, 2023 See poster for details. Further details will be released soon. |
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| The Instituto Chileno del Acordeón Coursewill hold an accordion course with tutor Manuel Bustamante this month in Santiago, Chile. The course will include 10 sessions and is ideal for “those who want to start studying this instrument from the beginning, providing good technique, execution and musicality”. For details email: clasesdeacordeon.cl@gmail.com |
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 Video: information on the 2022 Mt Angel Oktoberfest.The 2022 Mt Angel Oktoberfest will be held in Mount Angel, Marion County, Oregon, USA from September 15th to 18th, 2022. See video above for event details. |
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by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News
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  Video 1: A reel of concert and interview clips with the trumpet / accordion duo.Video 2: “Redbud Winter” -- Eric Vloeimans, trumpet & Will Holshouser, composer and accordionist. “Redbud Winter”: a cold snap in early spring when the redbud trees begin to blossom (expression used in Tennessee). In memoriam Cynthia Shoemaker (1939 - 2021). This piece was commissioned by the American Accordionists' Association (2021), and premiered at the AAA Seminars of Dr. William Schimmel, Curator - on July 30, 2021. Accordionist/composer Will Holshouser and Eric Vloeimans (trumpet) are touring USA and Canada this month to celebrate the release of their new CD, “Two for the Road” via Bandcamp. “Two for the Road was recorded during a live concert tour of the Netherlands in 2021, during a window in the pandemic when musicians and audiences could finally come together. The second album from this duo, it showcases their expressive writing, playful and virtuosic improvising, and omnivorous range of influences, stretching the format to include a colorful range of sounds from their eclectic musical backgrounds.” Concert dates as follows: September 11th: Asheville NC September 12th: Boone NC September 15th: Charlottesville VA September 18th: New York NY September 20th: Des Moines IA September 22nd: Chicago IL September 23rd: Madison WI September 24th -25th: New Orleans LA September 27th: Albuquerque NM September 29th: Santa Cruz CA September 30th to October 1st: Vancouver BC, Canada October 2nd: Seattle WA For further information email: wholsho@twc.com |
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 Mario Tacca will perform at the 2022 “Accordions Around the World” Festival, held in Bryant Park, New York City, USA on September 14th, 2022 from 5.30pm."Curated by Ariana Hellerman, this program features accordionists as well as bandoneón, bayan, concertina, and harmonium players of different musical genres. The public can wander the park and explore different musical styles, or set up a picnic and enjoy rotating artists. The series culminates with the Accordion Festival on September 16th, which celebrates the accordion and music from the cultures of Afghanistan, Ukraine, and the US/Mexico border." For details email: manciniandtacca@gmail.com |
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| The Cooperfisa accordion factory will celebrate their 100th anniversary with a “100 Year party” at the Teatro Civico di Vercelli (Civic Theater of Vercelli) in Vercilli, Italy on September 17th and 18th, 2022. The commemorative concert includes performances by 14 international artists as listed on the poster above. See poster for further details. |
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 Accordionist Tuulikki Bartosik will perform at the Usedomer Musikfestival Beach concert, (picture above) held next to the recreation house in Seebad Ahlbeck, Germany on September 18th at 3pm.This year’s event features concerts of peace. For details email: info@usedomer-musikfestival.de |
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by Christine Johnstone
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| Accordionist Fifi La Mer will perform her new show “Midnight in Paris” with her ensemble at Pizza Express Live in Holborn, London, England on September 18th, 2022 at 8pm. The show “mixes Parisian folk music ( musette), French chanson with 60’s French pop, film music and unforgettable 20s upbeat and 50s cool jazz.” The group includes Fifi la Mer (vocals & accordion), Alex Garnett (vocals, clarinet and tenor sax), Oliver Wilby (accordion, clarinet and tenor sax), Julian Bury (double bass) and Mark Ridout (guitar). For details email: musicoffice@pizzaexpress.com |
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 Rik Cornelissen will run an Improvisation Workshop at the ArtEZ Conservatory in Arnhem, Netherlands on September 24th from 11am to 3pm. Future 2022 workshops will be held on October 15th and November 19th.The target group of the workshops is very broad as they are intended for anyone who wants to improvise, regardless of the level. All aspects of music-making are covered (sound quality, theory, chord theory, melody theory, ear training etc.). The course is given 'tailor-made', allowing mixed levels. Group size: max. 10 people. For information and registrations email: info@rikcornelissen.com |
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| The Ebbser KaiserKlang Tyrolean dance band will celebrate their 75th Anniversary in Ebbs, Tyrol, Austria along with the 75th anniversary of Fohlenhof Ebbs on September 25th, 2022. The day’s celebrations will include: 10.30 am – 12.00 pm: Musical morning pint with the Ebbser Kaiserklang (free entry) 12:00 pm – 1.30 pm: Anniversary stallion parade in the Fohlenhof Arena (admission included) 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm: Musical conclusion with the Ebbser Kaiserklang and the Original Almrauschklang (free entry) For details email: info@kaiserklang.at |
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by Christine Johnstone
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| Accordionist Renzo Ruggieri will perform in concert with vocalist Antonella Ruggiero at the Teatro Mercadante Altamura (Mercadante Altamura Theater) in Altamura, Apulia, Italy on September 25th, 2022 at 7.30pm. This concert is part of the 3rd edition of October Jazz 2022 in Italy. For details email: info@teatromercadante.com |
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| Video: Second Souffle playing “Omerta”, the story of a young woman plunged into a coma, of her companion who tries to bring her back to life by telling her their most beautiful memories. Second Souffle will perform at Blues Sphère in Liège, Belgium on September 27th, 2022. The duo includes accordionists Béatrice Adam and Alain Van Muysewinkel. Their performance will be recorded live. For details email: adambeatrice1974@gmail.com |
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CNIMA Jazz Manouche Masterclass de septiembre - Franciaby Christine Johnstone |
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 Vídeo: CNIMA 2021 Masterclass Jazz Manouche con Ludovic Beier.El CNIMA dirigido por Nathalie Boucheix celebrará una Masterclass de Jazz Manouche del 27 al 29 de septiembre de 2022 con los tutores Ludovic Beier (foto de la izquierda) y Philippe Mallard. El curso le animará a "sumergirse en la "música gitana para descubrir todos sus secretos". Hay un límite de 10 personas por clase. Para más detalles, envíe un correo electrónico a: cnima@orange.fr |
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