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Angel Luis Castaño´s Concerts and Master Classes - Spain
German Qualification for the 59th Trophée Mondial, Trossingen - Germany
‘Pizza and Tarantella’, by Nando Monica – Germany
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Jérôme Richard, Petar Maric and Frédéric Deschamps on LMTV - France
DAM Competititon, Baden-Baden – Germany
8th ‘Ohrid Pearls 2009’, Ohrid - Macedonia
Accordion-Yellow Pages.com Future Events – Internet
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Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships, BC - Canada
12 year old Felipe Granemman Appears on TV – Brazil
2nd National Competition Savuto, Calabria – Italy
Main Squeeze Accordion Festival 2009, New York - USA
Joao Gentil Concerts, Figueira – Portugal
Castelfidardo Summer Festival, Ancona – Italy
Reykjavik Accordion Festival 2009 - Iceland
Future Concerts of Renato Borghetti – Europe, Ukraine
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2009 Coupe Mondiale Draft Schedule Updated
Gary Daverne Website Update
MusicForAccordion.com new eSheet Pieces
H S Production New Music Releases
CMA Trophée Mondial Website Update
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Nominations for the Orpheus Awards, Pineto – Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| The nominations for the Orpheus Awards, an award by music critics were held during the 3rd Accordion Art Festival, held in Mosciano from June 19th to 21st, organized by the Art Promotion Association under the artistic direction of Renzo Ruggieri and the Chairmanship of Claudio Azzaro. The nominations are: Classical Music (Italy best CD 2008) Claudio Jacomucci - ‘Wonderland’, Adatto Records Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi - ‘Live in Minsk’, Autoprodotto Jazz Music (Italy best CD 2008) Simone Zanchini - ‘Fuga per Art’, Dodicilune Records Max de Aloe - ‘Lirico Incanto’, Abeat Records Simone Zanchini - ‘Better Alone’, Silta Records Marco Lo Russo - ‘Mediterranean Accordion... Live’, Nelson Records Salvatore Cauteruccio - ‘Nova 4tet, Tangout’, Picanto Records Luciano Biondini - ‘Prima del Cuore’, Enja Records World Music (Italy best CD 2008) Fabio Rossato + Ivan Tibolla - ‘Impressioni Lontane’, Emmeciersse Records Santino Spinelli - ‘Alexian Group, Mo Pase Ko Murdevèlè - Io Ac-Canto a Dio’, CNI Records Pasquale Nigro - ‘Orientato a Sud’, MK Records Davide Bonetti - ‘Compagnia della Vocata, Il Tavoliere delle Alpi’, Alchechengi Records Giancarlo Caprorilli - ‘Solo Fisarmonica’, Autoprodotto Orpeus Lifetime Career Award Peppino Principe The jury members include: Paolo Aita (Italy), Kimmo Mattila (Finland), Ulrich Schmülling of Karthause Schmülling (Germany), Livio Bollani (Italy), Paolo Picchio (Italy), Amedeo Furfaro (Italy), Gino Fortunato (Italy), Alessandro Pierotti (Italy), Fabio Ciminiera (Italy), and Davide Fabrizi (Italy). The winners of the Orpheus awards will be announced during the Pineto Jazz Accordion Festival, taking place on August 1st 2009. For further information email: info@renzoruggieri.it |
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Angel Luis Castaño´s Concerts and Master Classes - Spainby Raquel Ruiz |
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| Spanish concert accordionist Angel Luis Castaño and guitarist and composer (National Music Award 2005) David del Puerto – as the Dúo Rejoice! - have successfully performed concerts together in Spain. In both concerts Angel Luis Castaño played solo and chamber music with accordion and bandoneon. The first concert was in St Eufemia Church in Ourense (Galicia) on June 26th. The concert, organised by the Galician Accordion Association, was included in the activities of the 52nd National Accordion Competition, held in Ourense from June 26th to 28th. Their program included works by Bahc, Chaviano, Del Puerto, Falla, Zubitzky, and Piazzolla. Second concert was on Saturday June 27th in the Leon Auditorium, as part of the International Spanish Music Festival. The program included the premiere of a new piece by Spanish composer Consuelo Díez, with other music by García Laborda, Del Puerto, Chaviano and Piazzolla. The next Dúo Rejoice!´s concert will be on September 24th in Cáceres in the Contemporary Music Festival organizated by Vostell Malpartida Museum. This summer Angel Luis Castaño will offer Accordion Master Classes in Oviedo (Asturias) in the seminar, July 21st to August 1st, organised by the Asturias Prince Foundation. During this seminar they offer Master Classes for students, concerts by professors and students, lectures, etc... Angel Luis Castaño also will play duo with Alan Kovacs (viola, Professor of CSMA in Zaragoza and Royal Superior Conservatory in Madrid) on August 8th in Segovia. The program will include music by Piazzolla, Sarasate, Falla, and Zubitzky. |
German Qualification for the 59th Trophée Mondial, Trossingen - Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
  The German qualification process for the 59th Trophée Mondial de L’accordéon will be held on Tuesday July 28th at the Hohner Conservatory, Trossingen, Baden-Württemberg.The Trophée Mondial de l’accordéon, an international competition for accordionists, takes place in Albufeira, Portugal, from September 23rd to 26th. More information can be found on the CMA website. For further information email: info@hohner-konservatorium.de |
‘Pizza and Tarantella’, by Nando Monica – Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 After the success of the CD ‘Amore E Fisarmonica’ (‘Love and Accordion’), by soloist Nando Monica, the Würzburger Musikverlag / Elwephon Records R & T, has recently published in memory of this talented accordionist Nando Monica, a new CD with the title: ‘Pizza and Tarantella’. This is currently also having good response on German radio broadcasts. The CD contains 28 brilliant pop compositions, performed in Nando’s elegant style. All 28 tracks are previously unreleased, although almost all his compositions, published by the Würzburger Musikverlag in Germany, are available. This CD by Nando Monica is recommended for listening, and for accordionists wishing to expand their repertoires. They are all beautiful compositions, performed in the style of Nando Monica, an artiste who lived a lifetime dedicated to the magical instrument - the accordion. For further information visit the Würzburger Musikverlag website or email: fisanoten@aol.com |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
www.Diatonic-News.com Second Edition - Internetby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| The second edition of the Diatonic News (www.Diatonic-News.com) is now online. This is a site dedicated to diatonic, concertina, button box, bandoneon type instruments, and a new edition is published on the first of each month. This Diatonic News site is unique, in that contributions are published in the language there are sent and viewers can use an online translation system if they need. |
Jérôme Richard, Petar Maric and Frédéric Deschamps on LMTV - Franceby Harley Jones |
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| On 17 June, Jérome Richard, Petar Maric (Serbia) and Frédéric Deschamps were broadcast on the LMTV program of Pascal Savard, "au bonheur de nacre”. Petar Maric, a student of Alexander Nikolic (Beltango) has recently arrived in France learning accordion from Frédéric Deschamps as part of the dynamic young Hohner Team. An exciting atmosphere prevailed. It has been a dream of Petar Maric to meet one of his idols, namely Jérome Richard, six times world champion and former student of Frédéric Deschamps. This dream happened live on television. The two then played a completely improvised duet on the famous and fearsome "Tempête" by André Astier which left everyone speechless. Find the best moments of this show on “Daily Motion” at: http://video.google.fr/videosearch?q=petar+maric&hl=fr&emb=0&aq=f# |
DAM Competititon, Baden-Baden – Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 In June the two-phase competition for solo accordion and chamber music took place in Baden-Baden. The big national competition of the German Accordion Music Prize took place for the 11th time, organised by the German Harmonica Association in connection with the accordion teacher association. Furthermore, there were cultural events including the medal award for the well-known music teacher, Professor Dr. Hans Günther Bastian. Photo: Mirjana Petercol with students (participants and winners of the DAM competition in Baden-Baden/Germany). For further information email: miripetercol@gmx.de |
8th ‘Ohrid Pearls 2009’, Ohrid - Macedoniaby Anica Karakutovska |
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 The 8th International competition for young musicians, ‘Ohrid Pearls 2009’, was held from June 16th until 20th, in Ohrid, Macedonia (UNESCO heritage site since 1980). A town of vast history and heritage, Ohrid is without a doubt the jewel in Macedonia 's crown. Nestled between high mountains and Lake Ohrid, it is not only a place of historic magnificence but also of outstanding natural beauty. This year’s competition ‘Ohrid Pearls’ included disciplines for wood winds, brass instruments and accordion. There were more then 100 candidates from several European countries: Macedonia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Hungary, Poland, Turkey, Norway, and Slovenia. The jury for the accordion sections included: Zorica Karakutovska (Macedonia), Zoran Rakic (Serbia), Gorka Hermosa (Spain), Vjera Odak (Croatia), Diana Stanceva (Bulgaria). Jury photo top. The next ‘Ohrid Pearls’ competition will take place from June 16th to 20th 2011 in Ohrid, Macedonia. For further information email: Anica.Karakutovska@stb.com.mk |
Accordion-Yellow Pages.com Future Events – Internetby Harley Jones |
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| The popular accordion yellow pages (www.Accordon-YellowPages.com) Future Events is listed at the top right hand corner of the news and seen by a large readership each week. Organizers can easily list their concerts, festivals, seminars themselves. Its simple, and you can see your listing immediately. Its also easy to edit your listings from time to time as well. Organizers are encouraged to use this free internet publicity site, and promote their events to attract greater audiences and participation. |
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Marco Lo Russo Concerts – Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Italian accordionist Marco Lo Russo performs as follows:July 10th, 9pm - Palazzo Petrignani, Narni, Terni July 12th, 9pm - Piazza Carlo Fontana, Lanuvio, Rome July 17th, 9pm – 45th Capus internazionale di musica pontino, complesso di Sant'Oliva, Cori, Latina For further information email: fisa@marcolorusso.com |
Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships, BC - Canadaby Rob Howard |
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 The 35th annual Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships take place from July 6th until 11th. The venue is Downtown Kimberley, 525 Archibald St, Kimberley, British Columbia.This year’s performers include Gary Blair and Gary Blair Jr., Patricia Bartell, The Brabec Step-Brothers Dance, Bernadette Conlon, Alex Meixner, Sylvia Marie, and The Emeralds. |
12 year old Felipe Granemman Appears on TV – Brazilby Rob Howard |
 On Sunday afternoon, July 12th, accordionist Felipe Granemman, aged 12, from Caçador City-SC, performs on the television program ‘Domingão do Faustão’. Felipe came 7th in Brazil’s ‘International Competition for Accordionists’ in 2007.‘Domingão do Faustão’ is a popular talk show featuring live music, hosted by Fausto Corrêa da Silva. For further information email: acordeon@valerio.com.br |
2nd National Competition Savuto, Calabria – Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| On July 11th and 12th in Rogliano the Savuto National Competition takes place and is open to competitors of all ages and with instruments of every type and brand, divided into 7 sections: accordion/entertainment music, classical accordion standard bass, free reed classical accordion, electronic keyboard, diatonic accordion with 2, 4 and 8 basses. The organiser is Luca De Marco. Well-known names of the accordion world will be present on the jury: Danilo Di Paolonicola, Tiziano Chiapelli, Antonio Spaccarotella, Johnny (Giuseppe) Grosso, and Giuseppe Scigliano ande Jean Louis Noton (president of Jury) For further information contact email: lucademarco1977@yahoo.it |
Main Squeeze Accordion Festival 2009, New York - USAby Rob Howard |
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| The Main Squeeze Accordion Festival 2009 takes place on July 11th, from 3pm, at Riverside Park South, Pier I, W 70th St. and Riverside Blvd, New York. The festival’s publicity says: “The squeeze box masters are back! Celebrate all things accordion at the 4th annual NYC Main Squeeze Accordion Festival, our annual festival of traditional and eclectic music from around the globe. Kids can get in on the act too, at the Accordion Kids Corner. Browse the Accordion Flea Market and dance, dance, dance! Performers include the all-female Main Squeeze Accordion Orchestra directed by Walter Kuhr and many more. Admission is completely free!” |
Joao Gentil Concerts, Figueira – Portugalby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Joao Gentil performs at the Casino Figueira, Coimbra, on Sunday, July 12th at 10.30pm, and on Monday July 13th at 1pm.João Gentil and Luis Formiga perform at the Centro Artes E Espectaculos Figueira on Wednesday, August 12th, 10,30pm, and on Thursday, August 13th, 12.30am. For further information email: joaogentil1@gmail.com |
Castelfidardo Summer Festival, Ancona – Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 The Summer Festival will be held from July 23rd to 26th - four days dedicated to high quality music where the accordion in its many forms will play the leading role. The Summer Festival is also renowned for its magical and suggestive theme lighting.Thursday July 23rd, 9pm – Area X (featuring accordionist Andrea Naspi) in concert, Piazzale Don Minzoni Friday July 24th, 9.15pm – accordionist Giuliana Soscia and the Pino Jodice Italian Tango Quartet in concert, Parco delle Rimembranze Saturday 25th, 9.15pm – drama, ‘Divine Comedy’ (Dante), narrators Davide Rondoni and David Bugari, featuring original music performed by accordionist Christian Riganelli, in the Parco delle Rimembranze – 9.15pm Sunday 26th, 9.15pm – accordionist Danilo di Paolonicola performs his ‘Ethnic Project’ in concert The proceeds from any fundraising will be entirely donated to victims of the Abruzzo earthquake. For further information email: info@festivalinternazionalefisarmonicacastelfidardo.it |
Reykjavik Accordion Festival 2009 - Icelandby Jonatan Karlsson |
 The Reykjavik Accordion Festival 2009 will be held July 18. - 19. This festival is designed to provide an opportunity for accordion enthusiasts to meet their colleagues and present the accordion and accordion music to the public. One goal is to offer as varied a program as possible so that people can see and hear this instrument played in as many different ways as possible. The instrument has been played in Iceland for generations and is an important part of the musical heritage of the nation. During the weekend, accordionists perform on various locations in Reykjavik. Numerous concerts feature artists from Iceland and abroad. The main attraction is the well known Norwegian accordionist : Sigmund Dehli. He will perform in the Nordic House in Reykjavik Saturday 18. at 15.00 hours. He and many of Iceland's leading accordion players will perform at "Arbaejarsafn" - Reykjavik City Museum, Sunday afternoon 19. July, starting 13.00 For further information email jonatank@internet.is |
Future Concerts of Renato Borghetti – Europe, Ukraineby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Renato Borghetti, from Brazil, is one his country’s leading accordionists and composers. He works in many genres, including traditional styles from his home state of Rio Grande do Sul, other styles of Brazilian music like samba, and international genres including jazz and classical music. His main instrument is the diatonic button accordion. He won a Latin Grammy in 2005 for ‘Best Brazilian Roots/Regional Album’, for his CD ‘Gaita Ponto Com’.Presently on an international tour, Renato Borghetti’s concert schedule includes: September 19th – Accordion Festival, Zug, Switzerland September 22nd - Cankarjev Dom, Ljubljana, SIovenia September 23rd - Theater Akzent, Vienna, Austria September 24th – Gogolfest, Kiev, Ukraine September 25th – Odessa Jazz Carnival, Ukraine September 26th - Vinnitsa Jazz Festival, Ukraine September 27th - Chisinau Ethno Jazz Festival, Moldova For further information email: office@cultureworks.at |
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www.Diatonic-News.com Second Edition - Internetby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
| The second edition of the Diatonic News (www.Diatonic-News.com) is now online. This is a site dedicated to diatonic, concertina, button box, bandoneon type instruments and a new edition is published onthe 1st of each month. The Diatonic News site is unique, in that contributions are published in the language there are sent and viewers can use an online Google translation if they need. Please send news to: Holda Paoletti-Kampl or Werner Weibert email: w.weibert@tele2.at |
2009 Coupe Mondiale Draft Schedule Updatedby Harley Jones |
| The updated draft schedule for the 2009 Coupe Mondiale, 25-29 August, New Zealand is online. There is also considerable press release material been added to the Coupe Mondiale site. The hotel booking page has been updated as well. |
Gary Daverne Website Updateby Harley Jones |
| The website of Gary Daverne has been updated with sound files for the new CD's and a review of his most recent concerts with accordionists. |
MusicForAccordion.com new eSheet Piecesby MusicForAccordion.com |
| MusicForAccordion.com site releases 5 new pieces - 'Girbiribin, catalog:mfa7026', 'Cielito Lindo, catalog:mfa7028', 'La Spagnola, catalog:mfa7029', 'El Choclo, catalog:mfa7030' and 'Santa Lucia, catalog:mfa6038'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
H S Production New Music Releasesby H S Productions |
| H S Production releases 6 new pieces, 'Little Polka, catalog:hs139', 'Oh, for – by Gaius, by Gaius, catalog:hs285', 'Steppes and Steppes Around, catalog:hs399', 'Seratov Omamentalia, catalog:hs400', 'The Cossack Went Beyond The Danube, catalog:hs413', and 'At The Gray Pigeon, catalog:hs414'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
CMA Trophée Mondial Website Updateby |
| The official website for the CMA organised Trophée Mondial has been updated to include entry forms, 2009 schedule and all rules and regulations. |
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Eternal Returningby Joan C. Sommers |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of “Eternal Returning” by Joan Cochran Sommers. Performer is Sergey Osokin. |
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