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Les nominations pour le Prix Orphée, Pineto - Italieby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Les candidatures pour le Prix d'Orphée, une attribution par la critique musicale se sont tenues au cours du 3eme Accordéon Art Festival, (www.accordionartfestival.com), tenue en Juin à Mosciano du 19 au 21, organisé par l'Association Promotion de l'Art sous la direction artistique de Renzo Ruggieri et la présidence de Claudio Azzaro. Les candidatures sont les suivants: Musique classique (ITALIA meilleurs CD 2008) Claudio Jacomucci - «Wonderland», Adatto Records Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi - «Live à Minsk », Autoprodotto Musique Jazz (ITALIA meilleurs CD 2008) Simone Zanchini - «Fuga par l'art», Dodicilune Records Max de l'Aloe - «Lirico Incanto», Abeat Records Simone Zanchini - "Better Alone", silta Records Marco Lo Russo - «Méditerranée Accordéon ... Live ', Nelson Records Salvatore Cauteruccio - «Nova 4tet, Tangout», Picanto Records Luciano Biondini - «Prima del Cuore», Enja Records Musique du monde (ITALIA meilleurs CD 2008) Fabio Rossato Tibolla Ivan - "Impressioni lontane», Emmeciersse Records Santino Spinelli - «Alexian Group, Pase Mo Ko Murdevèlè - Ac-Io Canto a Dio», CNI Records Pasquale Nigro - «un Orientato 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 Les membres du jury comprennent: Aita Paolo (Italie), Kimmo Mattila (Finlande), Ulrich Schmülling (Karthause Schmülling Allemagne), Livio Bollani (Italie), Paolo Picchio (Italie), Amedeo Furfaro (Italie), Gino Fortunato (Italie), Alessandro Pierotti ( Italie), Fabio Ciminiera (Italie), et Davide Fabrizi (Italie) Les gagnants de l'Orpheus prix seront annoncés durant la Pineto Accordion Jazz Festival, qui aura lieu le 1er août 2009. Pour de plus amples informations email: info@renzoruggieri.it |
Angel Luis Castaño Concerts et Master Classes - Espagneby Raquel Ruiz |
L’accordéoniste de Concert espagnol Angel Luis Castaño et le guitariste et compositeur (National Music Award 2005) David del Puerto - dans le duo Rejoice! - ont effectué des concerts en Espagne. Dans les deux concerts de Angel Luis Castaño joué en solo et en musique de chambre avec accordéon et bandonéon. Le premier concert du 26 Juin a été organisé par l'Association galicienne Accordéon dans le cadre du 52eme Concours national de Accordéon, qui s'est tenue à Ourense du 26 au 28 Juin. Le programme comprenait des œuvres de Bach, Chaviano, Del Puerto, Falla, Vladimir Zubitzky et Piazzolla. Deuxième concert le samedi le 27 Juin au Leon Auditorium, dans le cadre du Festival international de musique espagnole. Le programme comprenait la création d'une nouvelle pièce de compositeur espagnol Consuelo Díez, avec d'autres musiques de García Laborda, Del Puerto, Chaviano et Piazzolla. Le prochain Duo Rejoice! 'S concert sera le 24 Septembre à Cáceres dans le festival de musique contemporaine organizaté par Vostell Malpartida Museum. Cet été, Angel Luis Castaño offrira des Master Classes d’Accordéon à Oviedo (Asturies), du 21 Juillet au 1er août, organisé par la Fondation Prince des Asturies. Les Master Classes sont des étudiants, des concerts donnés par des professeurs et des étudiants, des conférences, etc .. Angel Luis Castaño joueront également en duo avec Alan Kovacs (alto, professeur de CSMA de Saragosse et du Conservatoire Royal Supérieur de Madrid) le 8 août, à Ségovie. Le programme comprendra une musique de Piazzolla, Sarasate, Falla, et Vladimir Zubitsky. Pour de plus amples informations email: alcastano@gmail.com |
Qualification allemand pour la 5eme Trophée Mondial, Trossingen - Allemagneby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Le processus de qualification allemande pour le 59e Trophée Mondial de l'accordéon se tiendra le Mardi Juillet 28 à l'Hohner Conservatoire, Trossingen, Baden-Württemberg. Le Trophée Mondial de l'accordéon, un concours international pour accordéonistes, se tiendra à Albufeira, au Portugal, à partir de Septembre 23 à 26 (de plus amples informations peuvent être trouvées sur le site CMA). Pour de plus amples informations email: info@hohner-konservatorium.de |
«Pizza et Tarantella», par Nando Monica - Allemagneby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Après le succès du CD 'Amore E Fisarmonica »(« Amour et accordéon), en soliste, Nando Monica, la Würzburger Musikverlag / Elwephon Records R & T, à la mémoire de ce talentueux accordéoniste, a récemment publié un nouveau CD avec le titre , 'Pizza et Tarantella », qui est actuellement également en cours de lecture et d'avoir une bonne réponse est diffusée sur la radio allemande. Le CD contient 28 compositions pop brillant, Nando Monica a effectué dans l'élégant style. Les 28 titres sont inédits, même si presque toutes ses compositions, publié par la Würzburger Musikverlag en Allemagne, sont déjà disponibles. Ce CD de Nando Monica est recommandé pour l'écoute, et pour les accordéonistes qui souhaitent étendre leur répertoire. Elles sont toutes belles compositions, réalisées dans le style de Nando Monica, une artiste qui a vécu toute une vie dédiée à la magie de l'instrument - l'accordéon. Pour de plus amples informations email: fisanoten@aol.com |
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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 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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