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Live-Video Trio Fratres-Konzerte zum 30-jährigen Jubiläum, Helsinki, Kokkola - Finnlandby Harley Jones |
Das Trio Fratres feiert sein 30-jähriges Bestehen mit einem Konzert in Helsinki und einem zweiten Konzert in Kokkola. Festivalprogramm herunterladen: 2023KokkolaFest.pdf Das Trio Fratres, ein Akkordeontrio bestehend aus Raimo Vertainen, Heikki Jokiaho und Toni Hämäläinen, wird eine Reihe von finnischen Erstaufführungen aus den Jahren 1996-2003 präsentieren. Ihr Programm umfasst auch finnische Volksmusik, Barockmusik, russische Romantik und Techno. Das Trio Fratres ist in 14 Ländern Europas sowie im Libanon, in Mexiko und Japan aufgetreten. Die Jubiläumskonzerte beinhalten Originalwerke, die von vier verschiedenen Akkordeontrios in Zusammenarbeit mit Musikakademien in Dänemark, Lithuania und Finnland interpretiert werden. Bilder unten. Das Konzert in Helsinki wird live auf Video übertragen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZSqAFJUGpY Übersetzt mit www.DeepL.com/Translator (kostenlose Version) |
AAA-Vorstand für 2023-2025 gewählt - USAby Harley Jones |
Mit der Wahl des neuen AAA-Präsidenten Frank Busso Jr. wurde auch ein neuer AAA-Vorstand für 2023-2025 gewählt. Diese sind: Frank Busso Sr. - 1. Vizepräsident der AAA Sam Falcetti - AAA 2. Vizepräsident Rita Davidson Barnea - AAA Sekretärin Ray Oreggia - AAA-Schatzmeister Frank Busso Sr. und Sam Falcetti sind zwei der dienstältesten AAA-Vorstandsmitglieder und beide sind ehemalige AAA-Präsidenten. Rita Davidson ist ebenfalls seit vielen Jahren Mitglied des AAA-Vorstands und war über 14 Jahre lang Herausgeberin von Accordions USA. Ray Oreggia, der weiterhin als Schatzmeister der AAA fungiert, vervollständigt den Vorstand. Dies ist ein sehr erfahrener Vorstand, der den neuen AAA-Präsidenten Frank Busso Jnr. in einem Jahr voller Aktivitäten unterstützen wird. |
19. Nationales Akkordeonfestival - Argentinienby Christine Johnstone |
Das 19. Nationale Akkordeonfestival findet am 25. März 2023 in San Jorge, Santa Fe, Argentinien statt und wird von der Asociacion Marchigiana und der Stadtverwaltung von San Jorge organisiert. Aufgrund der Unterbrechung früherer Festivals durch Covid-19 wird das diesjährige nationale Festival eine Möglichkeit sein, die Kontinuität früherer Ausgaben wieder aufzunehmen. Informationen zum Festival können Sie hier herunterladen: 2023NationalesFest.pdf Für weitere Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an Adelqui Bertotto: bertotto.a@gmail.com |
Eric Bouvelle Akkordeonkurs - Italienby Rob Howard |
Video: Informationen über den Akkordeonkurs von Eric Bouvelle. Der französische Akkordeonist Eric Bouvelle wird vom 20. bis 22. April 2023 im Hotel Universo in Fiuggi, Frosinone, Latium, Italien, einen Akkordeonkurs für Anfänger und Profis leiten, der vom Musikstudio Gianluca Pica organisiert wird. Der Kurs befasst sich mit französischer Musette, Varieté-Musik und Unterhaltung und "allen Geheimnissen und der Geschichte dieses Musikgenres". Es sind nur 12 Plätze verfügbar. Für weitere Informationen kann man sich telefonisch an künstlerischen Leiter Gianluca Pica wenden: 3461734914 |
Akkordeon-Sommerkurs - Niederlandeby Christine Johnstone |
Die zweite Auflage des "Akkordeon-Sommerkurses" findet vom 17. bis 21. Juli 2023 auf dem Beukenhof in Biezenmortel, Nordbrabant, Niederlande, statt. Dieser Kurs richtet sich an begeisterte Akkordeonisten ab 14 Jahren, sowohl an junge Schüler als auch an Studenten des Konservatoriums, Absolventen und erwachsene Studenten. Gastprofessor des Kurses ist Bjarke Mogensen (Dänemark), ein gefragter Solist und Kammermusiker, der regelmäßig mit den besten dänischen Orchestern auftritt. Zu den weiteren Dozenten gehören Gastgeber Vincent Van Amsterdam und Jef De Haes (Belgien). Die Teilnehmer erhalten täglich Privatunterricht von den drei Lehrern, der an ihr Spielniveau und ihre Bedürfnisse angepasst wird. Darüber hinaus erhalten alle Teilnehmer auch Gruppenunterricht. Für weitere Informationen: accordionweek@gmail.com |
Harmonikaspieler brechen Weltrekord - Deutschlandby Christine Johnstone |
Video über den Weltrekordversuch. Martin Tschernko (Bleiburg, Österreich) und Adrian Kehr (Hessen, Deutschland) haben erfolgreich den Weltrekord mit der Steirischen Harmonika gebrochen, indem sie 24 Stunden lang ununterbrochen gespielt haben. Das Duo startete seinen Versuch am 22. Januar und wurde dabei von über 800 online-Zuschauern verfolgt. Die Veranstaltung fand im Gemeindezentrum in Weyhers, Landkreis Fulda, Hessen, Deutschland, statt. |
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V All-Russian Video Competition for Bayan & Accordion – Russiaby Ivan Dyma, SaxAkkord Duo |
The city of Novocherkassk in Russia will host the 5th All-Russian competition for bayan and accordion video recordings from March 3rd to 10th, 2023. Competition categories include: Accordions solo (no backing track) Accordion solo (with backing track) Ensembles including bayan, accordion Duet, trio, quartet, quintet, etc. Orchestras with bayan, accordion Teacher & student duos Vocal & instrumental ensembles (subject to the presence of bayan, accordion) I am a Composer (performance of own accordion work) Age groups as follows: Solo - 1st junior (up to 8 years old inclusive) 2nd (9-11 years old) Medium (12-14 years old) Senior (15-17 years old) Adult (from 18 years old) Competition video requirements: a) Soloists - one work by heart. b) Ensembles, orchestras - one work by heart or by notes. c) Nomination "Teacher - student" - one work by heart or by notes. d) "I am a Composer" - the author's performance of one of his own works for button accordion, accordion, accordion or the performance of one of his own works as part of an ensemble, provided that the ensemble has a bayan, accordion, accordion part by heart or from notes. Solo videos: face and hands of the performer, the instrument must be clearly visible. Ensemble, orchestra videos: the whole team should be clearly visible. Video editing and other video processing techniques are not allowed. Applications closed on March 2nd, 2023 and are accepted by email to: vkiskusstvo@mail.ru Download entry information here: 2023ARentry.pdf |
CNIMA Accordion Workshops Return to USAby Christine Johnstone |
The CNIMA (Centre National et International de Musique et d'Accordéon), an internationally renowned French based accordion school founded by Jacques Mornet and co-director, Nathalie Boucheix are returning to the USA this year, following their successful teaching and concert tour in 2022. Two Accordion Workshops in New Orleans, Louisiana will be held from May 22nd to 27th and from May 29th to June 3rd, 2023 with both Jacques and Nathalie who look forward to sharing their revered accordion technique with amateurs and professionals of all ages and styles. Accordionists attending the New Orleans workshops can expect: -Intensive one-on-one instruction with master teachers. -Group classes learning the Mornet Method with other attendees. -Personalized instruction on music of your choice. -Performance preparation. -Local lunches catered by New Orleans chefs. For further information email: cnimausa@gmail.com |
Wolfgang Jacobi Composition Prize 2023 Winner Announcedby Christine Johnstone |
For the third time, the Deutscher Harmonika-Verband e.V. (DHV) in cooperation with the Deut-schen Akkordeon-Lehrerverband e.V. awarded the Wolfgang Jacobi Composition Prize. The winner of the Wolfgang Jacobi Composition Prize 2023 was Leon Jonas Thieme (picture left) from Frauendorf, Brandenburg, Germany for his work "..." (2022). The work "..." was inspired by Paul Celan's “Todesfuge”; a poem from the Nazi era. The work reflects the desolate and horribly dangerous everyday life of prisoners... 2nd equal prize: Janin Janke and Volodymyr Runchak 3rd prize: Sergey Khismatov The world premiere of the first three winning compositions of the Wolfgang Jacobi Composition Prize will take place on February 19th at the Neuen Museum in Nuremberg by the Bundesakkordeonorchester under the leadership of Silke D'Inka. On April 15th, the fourth work will be premiered in the library hall of the Landesakademie Ochsenhausen by the Accordion State Youth Orchestra Baden-Württemberg led by Gerhard Koschel. The aim of the prize, which has already been awarded several times, is to encourage participants to deal with the instrument accordion. Wolfgang Jacobi's work serves as a model and inspiration. This year, prize money totalling 3,000 euros will be awarded. |
2nd International Online Competition "Ozornye Garmoniki" - Belarusby Christine Johnstone |
The 2nd International Online Competition "Ozornye Garmoniki" will be held during March and April 2023 in Grodno, Belarus. The accordion and bayan competition includes a variety of age group categories for soloists, ensembles, electronic instruments and orchestras. The event is organised by the Public Association "Belarusian Union of Musical Figures" and the Association of Belarusian Bayanists and Accordionists of the Belarusian Union of Musical Figures. The aim of the competition is: • supporting the creativity of young musicians, promoting the development of their creative abilities and improving the level of performing skills; • preservation and development of national traditions of performing the bayan, accordion and harmonium; • exchange of pedagogical and performing experience among teachers and students; • realization of creative potential among amateurs; • popularization of bayan, accordion and harmonium performance in the media; • stimulation of accompaniment activities; • strengthening friendly ties and promoting communication between children of young people from different countries. Applications will be accepted from March 1st to March 24th, 2023. For details email: ozornye_garmoniki@mail.ru |
Young Accordionists Perform at Children's Rare Disease Fundraising Concert - Serbiaby Christine Johnstone |
The end of 2022 was very successful for young accordion players from the "Kornelije Stankovic" Music School in Prokuplje, Serbia. Nikola Kricak (12 - picture above), vice-champion of Castelfidardo 2022, winner of the competition "Concord of Sound 2022" in Latvia and Luka Ðordevic (10 – picture left), winner of Accordion Days in Prague in the class of professor Dušan Markovic, participated in the traditional New Year's concert of the music school. The event was held in the concert hall of the House of Culture in Prokuplje. All income from the concert was donated to the humanitarian fund for the treatment of children suffering from rare diseases. In addition to Nikola and Luka, the concert was also attended by Strahinja Trajkovic (11) in the class of teacher Ljubomir Vukicevic, II prize at the competition "Ascoltate 2022" in Lithuania and II prize at "XII Italia Award". The director of the school, Mr. Vladimir Drobnjak, said “he is extremely proud of these young talents who represent our school, municipality and Serbia in the best light. He also pointed out that he is very satisfied with the constant contribution of the school in the field of humanitarian work.” |
Gianni Ventola Danese New CD Release - Italyby Christine Johnstone |
Accordionist Gianni Ventola Danese has just released his new CD of music by Ennio Morricone on the Academy Records label. Danese says “Morricone’s compositions transfigure the perception of cinematic vision, add meaning, reveal truths inaccessible to the language of images. His music is never merely didactic but inherently narrative and digs much deeper than a sequence of frames could.” The album contains 14 tracks that correspond to a selection of 14 themes written by Ennio Morricone in his long and prolific musical career: Love Theme, from Nuovo Cinema Paradiso Gabriel's Oboe, from The Mission La Califfa Love Affair Main Theme, from Nuovo Cinema Paradiso Playing Love, from The Legend Of 1900, ft Mauro Di Domenico Come Romeo e Giulietta, from La Cosa Buffa Un amico, from Revolver Deborah's Theme (solo), from Once Upon a Time in America Infanzia e Maturità, from Nuovo Cinema Paradiso Once Upon a Time in America Il Clan Dei Siciliani Questa Specie di Amore Rabbia e Tarantella, from Inglorious Basterds Read a full review of the album in Italian, English and French languages here: 2023Danese For details email: info@organetto.info |
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Tracey Collins Tours with “Operatunity” – New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
Tracey Collins (pictured above left) will tour New Zealand with the “Operatunity” show in February and March 2023. Picture right at a concert yesterday. “Imagine sitting by the fire of a cosy Irish pub, surrounded by friends, singing along to all your favourite Irish songs! In When Irish Eyes are Smiling, Operatunity’s lads and lassies transport you to the Emerald Isle with tunes such as “Ireland’s Call”, “Whiskey in the Jar”, “Danny Boy”, and more! A stirring accordion, breathtaking ballads, jigs and jollity, you’ll have Ireland in your heart to be sure!” The tour began on February 7th and will run through until March 10th, 2023 as follows: February 10th: Tauranga February 13th: Hamilton February 14th: Rotorua February 15th: Hastings February 16th: Carterton February 20th: Lower Hutt February 21st: Kapiti February 22nd: Palmerston North February 23rd: Whanganui February 24th: New Plymouth February 27th: Nelson February 28th: Christchurch March 1st: Timaru March 2nd: Dunedin March 3rd: Invercargill March 8th: North Shore, Auckland March 9th: Warkworth March 10th: Whangarei For bookings and further information: IrishEyesAreSmiling2023 Phone: 0508 266 237 |
Good Habits Duo February Concert Schedule - UKby Christine Johnstone |
The “Good Habits” duo have been enjoying some intimate winter shows recently, with a few more coming up on their winter list. The duo, which features accordionist Pete Shaw and singer-cellist Bonnie Schwarz, “create folk-ish musical tales, with captivating lyrics married with their unique brand of brisk instrumental virtuosity.” Concert dates are: February 11th: Busk Love Festival in Southport February 17th: Ace Space in Newbury February 18th: The Riflemans Arms in Glastonbury February 23rd: Ryepiece Barn in Ettington (Sold out) February 25th: Prema Arts Centre in Uley, Stroud For concert details email: hello@goodhabitsband.com |
Klaus Paier & Asja Valcic Present “Vision for Two - Ten Years” Concert - Italyby Christine Johnstone |
Klaus Paier (accordion) & Asja Valcic (cello) will present their “Vision for Two – Ten Years” album at a concert at the Teatro Sociale Stradella (Social Theatre of Stradella) in Stradella, Italy on February 11th, 2023. “The pair have been making music as a duo for over ten years. Their journey together began in 2009 with their debut album “À Deux”, and since then Paier and Valcic have proceeded to make their unique accordion & cello sound into a thing of wonder.” For details email: info@teatrosocialestradella.it |
Alistair Anderson & Dan Walsh Concert - Englandby Christine Johnstone |
Video: 'Ivaldo Mendonca's Welcome to Alnwick' and 'Big Dance Reel' written by Alistair Anderson. Recorded in lockdown. Alistair Anderson (concertina) and Dan Walsh (banjo) will perform a live folk music concert at Berwick House in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England on February 13th, 2023 at 8pm GMT. The concert will also be live streamed around the world. “With their repertoire ranging from bluegrass songs to Northumbrian rants; from jazzy ballads to Old Time reels, and their performances combine high energy with world-class musicianship.” |
“Back Pencil” Perform “La Noche Eterna” - Netherlandsby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Promotional video of La Noche Eterna by Samir Calixto and the Black Pencil Ensemble. “Black Pencil”, which includes accordionist Marko Kassl (picture below) will perform in La Noche Eterna (The Eternal Night), a new collaboration with choreographer Samir Calixto and Matter Affects. “The performance promises to be a physically intense and profound performance (characteristic of Calixto's oeuvre) enhanced by the musical richness and artistic originality of Ensemble Black Pencil. The mystery that surrounds the night and its expression in music and movement is one of the pillars of La Noche Eterna.” The shows will include music by Bach, Monteverdi, Calliope Tsoupaki and Roderik de Man, among others and tour the Netherlands from this month. Performance dates are: February 16th, 2023 at 8.30pm: Schouwburg Odeon, Zwolle, NL (première). February 22nd, 2023 at 8.15pm: Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam, NL. February 24th, 2023 at 8.30pm: Korzo Theater, Den Haag, NL. For details email: info@blackpencil.org |
Sam Reider Entertains at Metropolitan Museum of Art – USAby Christine Johnstone |
Sam Reider (accordionist) and Jorge Glem (guitar) will entertain with two shows at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA on February 17h and 18th at 7:00pm. The performances will be held in the museum’s musical instrument gallery. For details email: sam@samreidermusic.com |
Mario Tacca & Mary Mancini Entertain at Rini's Restaurant - USAby Christine Johnstone |
Accordionist Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini (vocals) will entertain with two shows at Rini’s Restaurant & Wine Bar in Elmsford, New York, USA. Concert dates are Friday February 17th, 2023 and Friday March 31st, 2023. See poster for details. |
Laimonas Salijus Performs at Kėdainiai Music School - Lithuaniaby AWW |
Laimonas Salijus will perform in concert at the Kedainiu Muzikos Mokykla (Kedainiai Music School) in Kedainiai, Lithuania on February 21st, 2023 at 4.40pm. The concert is one of a series featuring former students of the music school. Laimonas visits the music school from time to time to give concerts with his students or to share his experience. For details email: info@kedmuzika.lt |
Accordeon-Freunde Kraichgau Church Concert – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
The Accordeon-Freunde Kraichgau orchestra conducted by Daniel Hennigs will give a Church Concert at the Laurentiuskirche in Amthof Oberderdingen, Germany on March 18th, 2023 at 7pm. The orchestra performs a program that “covers all areas of music from light music to upscale entertainment music to concert high school music. Last but not least, with our vocal soloists Melanie Müßig, Pia Abel and Uli Häfele, we offer a great variety of rock, pop and Schlager titles for every audience taste.” Free admission, but donations are accepted. For details email: info@accordeonfreunde-kraichgau.de |
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Reglement für den Coupe Mondiale 2023 veröffentlicht - Bosnien und Herzogowinaby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
Der 76. Coupe Mondiale wird vom 5. bis 9. September 2023 in Bijeljina, Bosnien und Herzegowina, stattfinden. Gastgeber der Veranstaltung ist das CIA-Mitglied, die Vereinigung der Künstler (Bijeljina), Organisator 2023 CIA-Ehrenvizepräsident: Slaviša Peric. CIA-Präsident Mirco Patarini und CIA-Generalsekretär Kimmo Mattila laden Akkordeon-Wettbewerber, -Lehrer und -Sponsoren herzlich zur Teilnahme am Coupe Mondiale 2023 ein, bei dem folgende Konzerte und Wettbewerbe stattfinden werden: - 76. Coupe Mondiale - Masters Coupe Mondiale - Junior Coupe Mondiale - Internationaler Wettbewerb für virtuose Unterhaltungsmusik - Internationaler Junior-Wettbewerb für virtuose Unterhaltungsmusik - Kammermusik - Klassisch - Kammermusik - Weltmusik 2023 Regeln und Vorschriften unter: Coupe Mondiale Hotelinformationen und Bilder der Konzertorte finden Sie unter: Coupe Mondiale Poster herunterladen: 2023CM-poster.jpg Das Online-Anmeldesystem wird im Frühjahr eröffnet und der Anmeldeschluss ist der 15. Juli 2023. 2022 Coupe Mondiale Video Homepage: 2022CM-Video 2022 Coupe Mondiale Tägliche Berichte, Bilder, Ergebnisse unter: 2022CM-Report |
Antonio Spaccarotella, zum ersten Mal mit dem Composers Commissioning Programby Dr. Robert Young McMahan Chair of AAA Composers Commissioning Committee |
Video 1: Tango Revenga komponiert von Antonio Spaccarotella und aufgeführt vom Orchestra Filarmonica di Calabria OFC, Italien, unter der Leitung von Volodymyr Runchak, Solist: Grayson Masefield Video 2: Antonio Spaccarotella (Akkordeon), Alberto La Neve (Saxophon), BHU - Track 5 Album 'There is no time' Es ist mir eine große Freude, bekannt zu geben, dass Antonio Spaccarotella den ersten internationalen Auftrag des AAA Composers Commissioning Committee (CCC) angenommen hat. Dies wird das dreiundsechzigste Werk seit der Gründung des CCC im Jahr 1954 sein. Antonio Spaccarotella ist ein international bekannter Akkordeonist, der auch für seine einzigartigen Kompositionen und Improvisationen bekannt ist, die oft mit Jazzelementen experimentieren. Darüber hinaus ist er in einer anderen Funktion künstlerischer Leiter des renommierten Castelfidardo-Festivals. Das neue Werk, ein Solo, wird von einem anderen renommierten Künstler, Grayson Masefield, im Rahmen des AAA Festivals 2023 uraufgeführt, das vom 12. bis 16. Juli 2023 in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, USA, stattfindet. Antonio Spaccarotella wird bei dieser Weltpremiere anwesend sein und außerdem einen Workshop über seine Kompositionen und musikalischen Termine geben. Seine dynamische Persönlichkeit und seine interessanten musikalischen Positionen werden das AAA 2023-Festival bereichern. Grayson Masefield wird auch einen seiner enthusiastischen Workshops auf dem AAA-Festival geben. |
CIA-Winterkongress 2023, 3. bis 5. März, Paks - Ungarnby Kimmo Mattila Secretary General, Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) |
Der Winterkongress 2023 der Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) und die 149. Generalversammlung der CIA, wird in Paks, Ungarn, stattfinden. Der Winterkongress wird von unserem stimmberechtigten CIA-Mitglied "Az Ifjú Harmonikásokért" Alapítvány - "Für die jungen Akkordeonisten" Stiftung, Präsidentin Olga Papp, vom 3. bis 5. März ausgerichtet. Zeitplan: 2023WinterCongress.pdf Für weitere Informationen: http://www.accordions.com/cia/cia_winter_congress.php |
2023 ATG Festival mit internationalen Gästen - USAby Christine Johnstone |
Das 2023 Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) Festival wird vom 19. bis 22. Juli 2023 im Lisle Hyatt in Lisle, Illinois, USA, stattfinden. ATG-Präsidentin Mary Ann Covone begrüßt Akkordeon-Enthusiasten aus der ganzen Welt. Die Konzerte der Veranstaltung finden im Armerding Center for Performing Arts auf dem Campus des Wheaton College statt. Zu Gast sind Grayson Masefield (Neuseeland), das Polyphonia Orchestra (Insel La Réunion), Das Duo Kollektiv (Flöten- und Akkordeonduo aus Österreich), Stas Venglevski (USA) mit Dr. Brett Jones an der Marimba und das (UMKC) Community Accordion Chamber Ensemble unter der Leitung von Joan Cochran Sommers. Weitere Einzelheiten unter: Internationale Gilde der Akkordeonisten und -lehrer (ATG) |
Updated Site: Accordion Russia Newsby Harley Jones |
The Accordion Russia News has been updated with new additional articles. |
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