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Décès tragique de Kazys Stonkus dans le cadre de la COVID-19 - Lituanieby Harley Jones |
10 décembre 2021. D’autres détails suivront sous peu, car le monde de l’accordéon est choqué par le fait que ce groupe d’hommes les plus forts nous soient enlevés par la COVID-19. Il s’agit d’une perte tragique pour la communauté internationale de l’accordéon, où Kazys a siégé au Comité de musique de la CIA pendant environ huit ans et a été un membre éminent du jury international et un enseignant de nombreux étudiants de talent. Veuillez adresser mes plus sincères condoléances à sa famille, à ses amis et aux accordéonistes de votre belle Lituanie. C’est une perte très triste pour le monde de l’accordéon. Voici le CV pour votre information : Kazys Stonkus – performer, professor in Kaunas "Vytautas Magnus" University Music Academy – the Head of the Accordion Department, President of Lithuanian National accordionist‘s union, member of CIA Music Commitee. Kazys Stonkus was President of the Lithuanian National Accordionist's Union and Vice-President of the CIA when they hosted a most successful 2018 Coupe Mondiale in Kaunas, Lithuania. In 1992 graduated the Lithuanian Music and Theatre Academy, 1992 – 1993 internship at the Music Academy in Paris, 1996-1997 internship at the Moscow Gnessin’s Institute. Kazys Stonkus – regular concert accordionist – a soloist and ensemble player. Concert tour runs through the whole world : Lithuania, Riga, Tallinn, Parnu, Beijing, Changsha, Izmir, Shanghai, Ankara, Madrid, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Istanbul, Brussels, Kemer, Paris, Cannes, Ath, Toulouse, Moscow, Antalya, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Berlin, Cologne, Warsaw, Rome, Naples. Kazys Stonkus wrote and recorded music for the film A.Griskeviciaus “Mikališkes Miracles” (demonstrated acceptance in New York, San Francisco, Tokyo, Berlin), music of V. Gerulaitis anniversary. Participated in concert tours with artists Asta Krikšciunaite, Virgilijus Noreika, Gintare Skeryte, Judita Leitaite, Rasa Rapalyte, Egidijus Sipavicius, M.K. Ciurlionis Quartet. The records of Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipeda, Amsterdam, Moscow, Rome, Eindhoven, Paris, Warsaw, Riga, Beijing, Brussels studio. Recorded the music created by composers G. Puskunigis, B. Kutavicius, A. Martynaitis – a total of 65 performances. Inclusion in 14 CDs. Also recorded by Lithuanian composers – J. Tamulionis, F. Bajoras, O. Balakauskas, A. Kucinsko, O. Narbutaites, S. Dikciutes, A. Martynaicio, K. Stonkaus solo accordion pieces. Music television broadcasts of LTV, LNK, TV1, TV projects Jury member. Kazys Stonkus was involved in many national and international competition juries. |
Convention nationale de l’accordéon 2022 - États-Unisby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
La planification de la Convention nationale de l’accordéon de 2022 est à plein régime. Nous avons déjà inscrit une longue liste de présentateurs et d’interprètes, dont certains que vous avez peut-être vus au cours des années précédentes, mais d’autres sont aussi nouveaux au congrès. Tous sont des accordéonistes chevronnés et animeront une grande variété de présentations et d’ateliers intéressants. Inscrivez les dates : du mercredi 16 mars au samedi 19 mars 2022. Lieu : Hilton Hotel, Richardson, Texas, États-Unis (anciennement une installation Hyatt) Réservations : Les inscriptions à l’hôtel sont maintenant ouvertes à l’adresse suivante : http://www.accordions.com/naa/conv6Registration.html Les inscriptions au congrès sont ouvertes à la mi-décembre à l’adresse suivante : Il y en aura pour tous les amateurs d’accordéons : dans deux orchestres, présentations, sessions interactives et play-along, techniques d’accordéons, accordéons numériques et acoustiques. |
Orchestre Hohnerklang Nouveau double CD – Allemagneby Christine Johnstone |
Vidéo : Orchester Hohnerklang interprétant "Rocking Affair" de la série de concerts du même nom en octobre 2021. L’Orchester Hohnerklang (photo ci-dessous) vient de sortir son double CD intitulé "Best of Hohnerklang" avec le chef d’orchestre Hans Günther Kölz. Le CD célèbre 30 ans avec leur chef en incluant 30 de leurs meilleurs morceaux sur les CD, plus 2 pièces flambant neuves. Pour plus de détails, envoyez un courriel à : vorstand@hohnerklang.de |
Fête de Noël pour les jeunes à Dargaville - Nouvelle-Zélandeby Kevin Friedrich |
SantaPhoto au-dessus de gauche à droite : Christine Johnstone, Kevin Friedrich, Santa, Ros Gilmour, Linda Emmet Litt, Frosty et Margaret Tier. L’accordéoniste Kevin Friedrich et plusieurs de ses collègues musiciens et assistants ont apporté du Christmas Fun à son ancienne école, l’école primaire de Dargaville, dans sa ville natale de Dargaville, en Nouvelle-Zélande. Présenté à environ 400 jeunes enfants au cours d’une série de spectacles, le thème de Noël a été un succès populaire auprès des jeunes élèves âgés de 5 à 10 ans, vers la fin de leur année scolaire. Kevin était accompagné de Christine Johnstone (étudiante chef d’orchestre), Ros Gilmour (vocaliste et Rudolf) et Linda Emmett Litt (timbales et percussions). Fait intéressant, Linda est la fille du professeur d’accordéon original de Kevin à l’école primaire de Dargaville, Doreen Emmett. Elizabeth Card (Frosty), Tony Cunningham (Santa) et Margaret Tier (Costumes) étaient également de la partie. En plus des concerts de l’École, Kevin et ses collègues musiciens Linda Emmett Litt et Ros Gilmour donneront vie au Musée de Dargaville alors qu’ils se produiront lors d’une journée de musique en direct le 11 décembre. Le musée de Dargaville abrite la magnifique exposition Accordéon Gems, une collection maîtresse d’accordéons à travers le temps, qui présente 140 instruments du début des années 1830 à aujourd’hui. Les accordéons sont logés dans l’aile Musique du Musée qui abrite également de vastes collections d’articles maritimes et d’histoire locale et régionale des premiers colons. Pour de plus amples informations, consulter : Accordéon Gems |
Concert d’ouverture du IXe Festival régional de Kourgan - Russieby Arseniy Strokovskiy |
Le concert d’ouverture du IXe Festival régional "Les étudiants de la Gnessin Russian Academy of Music Playing" aura lieu dans la Grande salle de la Kurgan Regional Philharmonic Society le 16 décembre à 18h. Le directeur artistique du festival est Pyotr Babin. Parmi les interprètes figurent Semion Shmelkov, professeur agrégé de l’Académie russe de musique de Gnessin, lauréat de concours internationaux. Le programme du concert comprendra la première mondiale du Concerto pour accordéon et orchestre folklorique russe de Tatiana Sergeeva, ainsi que des œuvres de J.S. Bach, W.A. Mozart, K. Sen-Saens, O. Chistokhina, N. Khondo et d’autres. Le Trans-Ural Orchestra of Russian Folk Instruments, directeur artistique Mikhaïl Rychkov, participera au concert, ainsi que Ruslan Kaneev, chef d’orchestre, lauréat de concours internationaux, directeur artistique et chef d’orchestre du Concert Russian Orchestra "Academy" de la RAM des Gnesins, lauréat de concours russes et internationaux, et professeur à l’Académie russe de musique de Gnessin. Voir l’affiche pour plus de détails. |
Accordéon idées cadeaux de Noël pour les amis et la familleby Harley Jones |
Idées cadeaux de Noël pour les amis et la famille à : 2021 Idées cadeaux de Noël 2021 Xmas Gift Ideas. Ces idées ont été arrangées pour utiliser votre argent de cadeau de Noël à bon escient pour des artistes accordéonistes, des compositeurs, des arrangeurs et des éditeurs. Soutenez l’art de l’accordéon et choisissez parmi plus de 2400 pièces de feuilles électroniques, 310 CD/DVD, 2000 supports électroniques, 1000 œuvres imprimées et de nombreux livres (texte) à choisir. Idées-cadeaux de Noël 2021 2021 Xmas Gift Ideas. |
Accordéon Viennois ensemble virtuoso accord final avant confinement - Autricheby Werner Weibert |
Littéralement à la dernière minute, le concert du festival de l’Ensemble viennois d’accordéon a eu lieu au Burg zu Perchtoldsdorf le 21 novembre 2021. Un jour plus tard (et comme tous les autres événements culturels), le concert aurait été reporté ou annulé de nouveau en raison du confinement actuel lié à la COVID-19. Cependant, les nombreux visiteurs et fans du WAKE ont pu profiter d’une soirée de concert aux multiples facettes musicales qui a été parfaitement mise en scène. Télécharger une critique complète en anglais 2021wake-English.pdf et en allemand 2021wake-Deustch.pdf |
Online : ATG présente Friedrich Lips Workshop - USAby Rob Howard |
L’Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) présentera un atelier spécial en ligne par le professeur Friedrich Lips (Russie) le 12 décembre 2021 à 14h, heure du Centre des États-Unis. L’atelier abordera le rôle de l’accordéon dans la culture musicale générale d’aujourd’hui. Cet événement est ouvert à tous et gratuit, mais vous devez vous inscrire pour y assister. Pour plus de détails, envoyez un courriel à : atg.accordioniststeachersguild@gmail.com |
Affranchissement gratuit, livres de cadeaux de Noël de grande valeur - Franceby Harley Jones |
Frais d’affranchissement spéciaux : The Ins and Outs of the Accordion by Thierry Benetoux (catalog benetouxen00). A quality book about accordion repairs, tuning etc. that is very popular indeed. Comprendre et Reparer Votre Accordeon (catalogue benetouxfr00). Frais d’affranchissement spéciaux : Sounding Out The Accordion by Thierry Benetoux (catalog bthierryen). A very quality book that cares of the sounding and tuning up your accordion. L’Accordeon & SA Diversite Sonore (catalogue bthierryfr). |
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Friedrich Lips Presented "Order of Honor" – Russiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
The Minister of Culture Olga Borisovna Lyubimova presented State awards at the Bolshoi Theater recently. For the third time, Friedrich Lips has received an important award by the Russian Ministry of Culture. After being honored in 1969 (1st prize at the Klingenthal competition) and 2001 (Order of Friendship), Lips now was presented the "Order of Honor", very special for an bayanist/accordionist. Lips speech: “Everyone said words of gratitude. After receiving the Order of Honor, I decided to say a few words. In short: “Over the years of my creative biography I have been at the reception of the Minister for the third time. The second was in 2001, when M.E. Shvydkoi presented the Order of Friendship, and for the first time was in the office of the Minister of Culture of the USSR with E.A. Furtseva in 1969, who invited us after winning an international competition in Klingenthal. Probably, some of the people in this room hadn’t been born then! (Reply of the Minister: I was not born then!). As a winner, I received a concert rate and the right to a solo concert. Then there were few contests. The laureate was a piece product. I had 50 concerts a year. There are many competitions and laureates now. The best young musicians should be touring. It is necessary to organize the work of Rosconcert on organizing tours of young musicians, to pay special attention to performers on the accordion, domra, and balalaika. We are talking about patriotism, and the instruments loved by the people are practically on the sidelines of musical culture. We performed not only in regional centers, but also in small towns. Today we have already lost the habit of solo concerts of musicians. It is necessary to restore the system of touring activities, as it was before. Not everything was bad during the Soviet period." The minister listened favorably and kindly. |
The Accordion in the Media Spanning the Decades Part 1: The late 1920s to 1960by Joan Grauman Morse, AAA Historian |
Preface by Joan Grauman (picture right). I have been a collector of “ephemera (written or printed items of short-term usefulness or popularity)” for several decades. Luckily, I focused this goofy obsession of mine on my other obsession: the accordion! I hope you enjoy this trip through memory lane with printed ads, stories and cards that celebrate, or ridicule, our beloved musical instrument. The Accordion in the Media Spanning the Decades Media1 : The late 1920s to 1960 Mass media was, and is today, a very important mirror of who we were and who we are as a society. While this form of communicating and promoting thoughts, facts, events and ideas has changed monumentally over the past 100 years, one thing has not changed: mass media clearly reflects our past and our present. Over the decades, the accordion in the media has been "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly…. and the Good again". Part 1 of this article will focus on "the Good"; Part 2: "the Bad, the Ugly … and the Good again." Benjamin Franklin, one of our US Founding Fathers, is credited with creating the first printed advertisements in a magazine, "General Magazine", in 1741. By the early 20th century, printed advertisements were in newspapers, periodicals and posters. These ads attracted people to what was being sold by featuring popular and attractive people, scenes and objects. Stories of the glamorous Vaudeville, Hollywood and radio celebrities were also featured in the magazines. Soon the beautiful and intriguing “new” musical instrument, the accordion, was in ads and stories everywhere. Read the full article with all the historic pictures at: Media1 by Joan Grauman, AAA Historian |
Milan Řehák Performed on CNN Prima News - Czech Republicby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Promotion video of Milan Rehák playing “Flick Flack” (A. Vossen). Milan Rehák performed with Marketa Fassati (soprano) on CNN Prima News in the Czech Republic on the Novy Den show on December 2nd, 2021. The show was aired to commemorate the death of Karel Hashler, a Czech songwriter, actor, lyricist, film and theatre director, composer, writer, dramatist, screenwriter and cabaretier who died in December 1941. Milan will celebrate his music again on December 16th from 6pm in the Ceremony Hall of the Prague 5. For details email: milanrehakmusic@gmail.com |
Online: 1st International Igor Zavadsky Accordion Competition & Festival - Ukraineby Christine Johnstone |
The 1st International Igor Zavadsky Accordion Competition & Festival will begin with an online qualifying round from December 1st 2021 to November 1st, 2022. This will be followed by 3 live rounds held in Kiev from May 23rd to 28th, 2023. The competition is for soloists (acoustic accordions) with no age limit. Entry is free of charge. The online qualifying jury of 43 members from 27 countries includes Igor Zavadsky, Boris Mironchuk, Yaroslav Oleksiv, Roman Molochenko, Ivan Zavadskyi, Bohdan Vyhovskyi, Kateryna Pylypenko, Ulrike Werner - violin (Ukraine); Igor Barboi (Czech Republic); Tatjana Marx (Australia); Victor Makarov - piano (Belgium); Nikolay Bine, Michael Bridge (Canada); Renzo Ruggieri, Francesca Pigini (Italy); Alexander Sklyarov, Aydar Salakhov, Pavel Ukhanov, Vladimir Butusov, Victor Barinov, Anna Kolovski (Russia); Franck Vilain (France); Sergei Teleshev, Stas Venglevski (USA); Galymzhan Narymbetov (Kazakhstan); Shkumbin Miftari (Kosovo); Marsel Numanaj (Albania); Angel Marinov (Bulgaria); Sergio Zampolli (South Africa); Nguyen Tai Hung (Vietnam); Zoran Rakitch (Bosnia and Herzegovina); Gary Blair (Scotland); Petar Marich, Stefan Nicolich (Serbia); Egle Bartkeviciute (Lithuania); Daniel Sabotinov (Cyprus); Aleksandar Kolovski (Macedonia); Jozsef Balogh (Hungary); Ignacio Hernandez (Chile); Bo Kronlund (Sweden); Joao Barradas (Portugal), Coba As Coba (Japan), Olga Mykytenko - vocal (Germany). Further competition details are available on Social media. |
Accordion Studio Recital - Canadaby Rob Howard |
The Accordion Studio recital was held at the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall at the School of Music, University of Victoria, BC, Canada on November 28th, 2021. Performers featured Naomi Harris, David Hamann and Nikolay Bine, all students of Jelena Milojevic. |
Inês Vaz Releases Debut Solo Album – Portugalby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Inês Vaz performing Sonata "Pathetic" OP.13 I. Grave. Allegro di molto e con brio (Ludwig Van Beethoven). Portuguese accordionist Inês Vaz has just released her first classical music album entitled “Timeless Suite” with Sony Music and support from the Portuguese Society of Authors and Antena 2. The album includes works from Bach, to Camille Saint-Saens, to Beethoven. Tracklist: 1. Timeless 2. Prelude Nº3 in C# Major BWV848 3. Prelude Nº15 in G Major BWV884 4. Prelude Nº6 in D minor BWV875 5. Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso 6. Sonata in B Minor K87, L33 7. Sonata "Pathetic" Op.13 I. Grave. Allegro di molto e con brio 8. Étude sur le Chiquilin de Bachin de Astor Piazzolla 9. Baião Malandro 10. Waiting Room 11. Prelúdio Religioso from "Petite Messe Solennelle" For details email: inesvaz88@gmail.com |
Online: International Youth Music Competitionsby Christine Johnstone |
The 2022 Online International Youth Music Competitions will begin in January and run each month throughout 2022. The competition is open to all ages, students, amateur and professional musicians, composers, music students including informal and self-taught musicians from around the world. Twelve competitions will take place as follows: January: Informal Music Makers February: Large Groups (bands, orchestras, choirs) March: Classical Hobbyists April: Musical Theatre, Broadway, Disney May: Classical Music June: Composition July: Folk, Traditional and World Music August: Jazz September: Chamber, duo, Concerto October: Modern and Contemporary November: Composer/Performer & Singer/Songwriter December: Artists of the Year For details email: iymcompetitions@gmail.com |
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Monchito Merlo December 2021 Concerts - Argentinaby Christine Johnstone |
Argentine accordionist and composer of chamamé music, Monchito Merlo will perform his final concerts for 2021 this month in Santa Fe, Entre Rios and Santiago del Estero. For details email: emamerlo@live.com.ar |
“Vardos Trio” Sandy Christmas Celebrations - Australiaby Christine Johnstone |
Vardos Trio which includes accordionist Sophia Chapman will perform at the Sandy Christmas Celebrations in the Sandringham Village Square in Sandringham, Victoria, Australia on December 11th, 2021 at 6pm. The trio is “driven by Alana's wild violin, chased by accordion and double bass”. They enjoy playing folk and Romany music learnt from Roma (Gypsy) musicians during their travels throughout Eastern Europe. For details email: vardos@hotmail.com |
Alex Meixner Entertains at 2021 “Carnival of Lights” – USAby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Alex Meixner performing Snow Waltz (Schnee Walzer). This beloved Austrian waltz is requested by audiences all around the world throughout the year. The 2021 “Carnival of Lights” will be held at the Martin County Fairgrounds in Stuart, Florida, USA from December 16th to 19th, 2021 - 5.30pm to 9pm each day. On December 16th, accordion soloist Alex Meixner (picture left) will entertain the crowds at the event, which will include an 800 foot lighted walking path, carnival rides and games, free activities for the kids, food trucks, music and more. For details email: fairoffice@martincountyfair.com |
Ambre Vuillermoz Performs at Sofia Gubaidulina Tribute - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Ambre Vuillermoz Raffin’s performance of Bach's Goldberg Variations on the accordion at the Inventio 2021 Festival in France. The recording was made at the Château de Flamboin on June 5th, 2021 as part of the festival (and released last month). Artistic direction: Léo Marillier, Image and editing: Aurélien Melior , Sound: Richard Marillier Photos and production opening clip: Franck Jaillard. Ambre Vuillermoz will perform at a Sofia Gubaidulina (Russia) Tribute concert at the Auditorium des Observantins at the Manosque Conservatory in Manosque, France on December 18th at 6pm. The event is organised by the Association Jeux d'Anches. Ambre will be accompanied by Marion Ferme (recorder) and Elena Soussi (piano). See poster for details. |
Akkordeon Orchester Recklinghausen e.V. “Winter Magic” Concerts – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
The Akkordeon Orchester Recklinghausen e.V. (picture below - conducted by Tobias Dalhof), will perform “Winter Magic” Concerts in Recklinghausen, Germany in January 2022. The first concert will be held on January 9th, 2022 at 5pm at St. Johannes, Recklinghausen, North Rhine-Westphalia and the second will be held on January 16th, 2022 at St Suitbert in Recklinghausen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Their program will include a variety of light music. See poster for details. |
Dr William Schimmel January 2022 Performances – USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
Dr William Schimmel will perform at two events in January 2022 as follows: • January 15th: Composers. Concordance Concert of Graphic Scores - Machiko Studios, New York. - premiere of Dr. Schimmel’s “King Akkong” for Accordion and mixed ensemble • January 24th: Lincoln Center , New York - “Not Entirely Schubert” - curated by Dr. William Schimmel William Schimmel holds a BM, MS and DMA degrees Doctorate from The Juilliard School. He has performed with virtually every ensemble in New York from The New York Philharmonic, The Metropolitan Opera, Jazz at Lincoln Center, most contemporary ensembles, Broadway as well as numerous European tours. For further information email: accordionbill@gmail.com |
Rik Cornelissen 2022 Workshops - Netherlandsby Christine Johnstone |
Rik Cornelissen will hold three improvisation workshops at the ArtEZ Conservatory in Arnhem, Netherlands organised by NOVAM (Dutch Organisation for Accordion and Harmonica) and ArtEZ University of the Arts. The workshops are for anyone who wants to improvise, regardless of the level. Because improvising is about the freedom with which you approach music, and all aspects of music-making are covered (sound quality, theory, chord theory, melody learning, ear training, etc.), it is valuable for everyone. The course is given 'tailor-made', making mixed levels possible. Each course is the same in design, but by using different pieces in different styles (jazz, tango, Latin etc.) there is variety and innovation of material with every course. Dates are: January 15th, 2022 – 11am to 3pm February 12th, 2022 – 11am to 3pm March 12th, 2022 – 11am to 3pm For details email: info@rikcornelissen.com |
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Video: Teenager's Accordion Orchestra Performance in North Koreaby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Teenager's Accordion Orchestra performance at the Manyongdae Schoolchildren's Palace in Pyongyang, North Korea. |
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Programme ATG disponible pour l’achat maintenant! - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
Le comité du programme ATG, présidé par le professeur Joan Cochran Sommers (photo de droite), est heureux d’annoncer que le programme 2021 est maintenant terminé et prêt à être distribué! Veuillez consulter le site Web d’ATG : pour plus d’informations et pour commander votre exemplaire. Le programme ATG est un aperçu des exigences pratiques et écrites pour l’achèvement de neuf niveaux différents liés à l’étude de l’accordéon. Cela comprend les exigences pour la performance solo, la construction de la technique dans les deux mains, les compétences auditives et visuelles, ainsi que des connaissances musicales générales. Il y a des suggestions pour réaliser ces exigences mais il y a aussi de la place pour les propres choix à faire dans les nombreuses sélections de solos, d’exercices et d’études. Les œuvres de nombreux compositeurs et arrangeurs de plusieurs pays sont incluses dans ces listes. Le prix est de 30 $ US pour les membres ATG et de 50 $ US pour les non-membres. |
Mary Tokarski New CD “Have Yourself a MARY Merry Christmas" – USAby Pamela Tom |
Mary Tokarski has released a timeless solo accordion CD entitled “Have Yourself a MARY Merry Christmas” that brightens your holiday season and beyond. Her technique is flawless and textbook perfect and her interpretations and arrangements bring sparkle to classical and contemporary yuletide favorites. Mary is a renowned international solo concert accordionist. She is also a former U.S. national champion and two-time US delegate to the Coupe Mondiale (World Championship). She is past president of the American Accordionists' Association (AAA). The CD includes "March of the Toys", "Moon River", "On Thin Ice", “Shopping Center Suite" (by Gary Daverne), "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and many others. For details email: mary.tokarski@comcast.net |
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