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70-jähriges Jubiläum 2019 NAO UK Championships, Liverpool - UK
Yury Kazakov (1924-2019), Moskau - Russland
Brandon McPhee wird UK Entertainer des Jahres - UK
Ergebnisse des 56. Klingenthal Wettbewerbes - Deutschland
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Report: 2019 Shanghai Spring International Accordion Festival - ChinaSpecial Accordion Commemorates ANZAC Day – New ZealandGrayson Masefiend in Chengdu Performing on World Accordion Day - ChinaOpen Stage at Akkordeon Café Dortmund – GermanyStanser Musiktage Festival – SwitzerlandAccordionist Fifi la Mer Releases 2 New CD’s - UK
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Mother’s Day Entertainment – USA12th Annual Chamber Music Festival – UKCory Pesaturo at San Francisco Accordion Club – USA2019 International Cajun & Zydeco Festival – Netherlands1st Rousay Accordion Weekend – Scotland2019 International Tango Festival – Germany
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Updated Site: Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand (AEBNZ)New Stas Venglevski eSheet (pdf) Composition - USAHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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Weltakkordeon Tag, 6. Mai 2019 Aktivitäten und Berichteby Harley Jones |
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 Die Website zum Weltakkordeon Tag befindet sich derzeit im Aufbau und wird voraussichtlich am nächsten Donnerstag fertiggestellt.Das Programm des finnischen Fernsehsenders AlfaTV über den Video-Link zum Weltakkordeon-Tag: (wird noch bekanntgegeben) http://www.permanto.fi/fi/web/alfatv/player/vod?assetId=14641936 15 Videos des Wochenendes zum Weltakkordeon Tag und des Palmer Festivals, die vom World of Accordions Museum veranstaltet wurden, sind auf der USA News Seite zu finden. |
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70-jähriges Jubiläum 2019 NAO UK Championships, Liverpool - UKby Anna Bodell, NAO Secretary |
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 Die NAO UK Championships 2019 fanden vom 26. bis 28. April im Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool statt. Es war ein ganz besonderes Jahr für die Veranstaltung, denn die Mitglieder der Organisation feierten ihr 70-jähriges Bestehen und was für ein tolles Wochenende voller Geschichte, Atmosphäre, Freundlichkeit und wundervoller Musik von allen Teilnehmern.Jean Hanger wurde während des Festivals mit dem NAO Associate Award 2019 für ihre Hingabe und ihren Dienst am Akkordeon geehrt! Die Eröffnung der Veranstaltung war die erste Probe des NAO Vintage Orchesters (Bild oben) unter ihrer Leitung. Die Qualifikation für das CIA Coupe Mondiale 2019, das im August in Shenzhen, China, stattfinden soll, wurde sowohl mit Annalise Bodell (Junior Virtuoso Entertainment Music) als auch mit Alexander Bodell (Virtuoso Entertainment Music) ausgewählt. Die Jury war mit nationalen Wettbewerben beschäftigt, die das ganze Wochenende über an drei Orten stattfanden. Im Rahmen des 70-jährigen Jubiläums war die NAO erfreut, Caroline Hunt mit ihrer privaten Sammlung von über 30 Instrumenten einzuladen, und die Organisation stellte mehrere historische Ausstellungen zusammen, darunter eine (Bild unten) mit allen Vorsitzenden der NAO seit 1949, allen Verdiensten und Assoziierte Preisträger und alle Verdienste und geehrten Freunde, die von der CIA verliehen wurden. Eine weitere Ausstellung enthielt alle britischen Programme, die sich auf die 70 Jahre seit dem ersten Akkordeon Tag beziehen, und brachte wundervolle Erinnerungen für viele zurück. Mehrere internationale Kandidaten aus Polen, der Schweiz, Israel und Irland nahmen ebenfalls teil. Unter der Leitung von Frederic Deschamps, Großbritannien und Irland, fand eine wunderbare Meisterklasse für den CMA International Open Trophy Competition sowie den Traditional Scottish Ceilidh with Highland Fling statt. Die vollständigen Ergebnisse sind auf der Website verfügbar: NAO |
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Yury Kazakov (1924-2019), Moskau - Russlandby Rob Howard |
 Yury Kazakov war ein musikalischer Innovator. Er war es, der den Bajan von einem Volksmusikinstrument zu einem klassischen Solokonzertinstrument weiterentwickelte und damit den Einsatz von Freebass vorantrieb. Er war wichtig für die Anerkennung des Akkordeons als anerkanntes Konzertinstrument.Nach dem Ende des Zweiten Weltkrieges 1945 studierte Kasakow am Moskauer Gnessin-Institut, arbeitete mit der Philharmonischen Gesellschaft des Erzengels zusammen und tourte durch die USA, wo er verschiedene Programme spielte (darunter Chaikins Konzert für Akkordeon und Orchester). Yuri Kazakovs Technik und Kunstfertigkeit wurde von seinen Zeitgenossen und seinem Publikum während seiner langen und produktiven Karriere sowohl als Performer als auch als Komponist anerkannt und er nahm zahlreiche Alben und eine DVD auf. Seine Biografie wurde 2006 veröffentlicht. Er tourte durch 30 Länder, unter anderem durch England, Frankreich, Italien, Schweden, Norwegen, die Schweiz, Japan, Kanada, Polen, Vietnam, Indonesien, Kuba, Chile, Mexiko usw. Der Komponist und Dirigent Aram Khachaturian erinnerte an einen gemeinsamen Besuch in England im Jahr 1954 und schrieb Folgendes: „Der Bajan erwies sich unerwartet als großer Erfolg. In Kazakovs Händen sang und rumpelte es wie eine Orgel und füllte den großen Saal mit kraftvollen Klängen. Das bemerkenswerte Talent des Musikers und sein Repertoire, das für einen Bajanisten ungewöhnlich ist, machten Kasakow sofort zu einem sehr beliebten Mann auf den britischen Inseln. 1983 unternahmen Kazakov und Pearl Fawcett-Adriano eine erfolgreiche kurze Konzerttournee durch England, arrangiert von Adrian Dante, und im folgenden Jahr wurde eine gemeinsame CD herausgegeben. Yury Kazakov starb am 6. Mai 2019 im Alter von 94 Jahren. |
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Brandon McPhee wird UK Entertainer des Jahres - UKby Christine Johnstone |
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| Der Akkordeon Entertainer Brandon McPhee wurde 2019 als Entertainer des Jahres von Hot Country TV UK ausgezeichnet. Das 9. jährliche Konzert der Hot Country Awards fand am 29. April im Slieve Russell Hotel in Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, Irland, statt. "Hot Country" ist eine Country-Musikshow, die sich dem Besten der irischen und amerikanischen Country-Musiker verschrieben hat. Brandon McPhee ist bekannt für seine Country Musik und traditionelle schottische Akkordeon Musik. Siehe Video für seine beliebte Auffùhrung. |
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Ergebnisse des 56. Klingenthal Wettbewerbes - Deutschlandby Harley Jones |
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| Alle Ergebnisse des 56. Klingenthal Wettbewerbes sind jetzt online unter: 2019 Klingenthal |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
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 The final day report in Ningbo is now online for this event dedicated to World Accordion Day. http://www.accordions.com/china/shanghai/2019/19april.htmlwith pictures and information about the 19th April "Belt and Road" Symposium and Concert in Ningbo. Video above: Jiangbei “wind language” orchestra, Ningbo Odeum Special Commendation: This Ningblo concert completed all the official parts of the 2019 Shanghai Spring International Accordion Festival 'Belt and Road Initiative'. This superbly organised and successful festival and tour was an awesome plan led by Festival Director Prof. Li Cong (also President China Accordion Association) and Festival General Secretary (Crystal) Wang Congyu, (also President Shanghai Musicians Association Accordion Committee). These two extraordinary accordion teachers and superb promoters of the advancement of the accordion in China, have also created, trained and developed one of the finest accordion event organising teams. Thank you to this talented team of accordion teachers/enthusiasts. Most of all, thank you to Li Cong and (Crystal) Wang Congyu - the accordion world is most grateful to you both for all that you do for the accordion. Finally, a thank you to all the organisations and sponsors listed below for their part in the superb event. |
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by Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador
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  The Dargaville Museum Te Whare Taonga o Tunatahi in New Zealand recently unveiled a new exhibit, a unique, but stunning ANZAC Accordion by Dargaville based mosaic artist Kim Harrison (picture below with Kevin Friedrich). Commissioned by Kevin Friedrich, the accordion is a tribute to all New Zealand servicemen and women. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they took in that name endures to this day. The New Zealand Government's Ministry of Culture and Heritage states: New Zealand soldiers distinguished themselves with their courage and skill, establishing an enduring bond with the Australians they fought alongside. Great suffering was caused to a small country by the loss of so many of its young men. However, the 1915 Gallipoli campaign showcased attitudes and attributes - bravery, tenacity, practicality, ingenuity, loyalty to King and comrades - that helped New Zealand define itself as a nation, even as it fought unquestioningly on the other side of the world in the name of the British Empire. After Gallipoli, New Zealand had a greater confidence in its distinct identity, and a greater pride in the International contribution it could make. The mutual respect earned during the fighting formed the basis of the close ties with Australia that continue today. A national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand held annually on 25th April ANZAC Day service, broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served". Incorporating mirrors to reflect people’s spirit, the ANZAC Accordion also includes: Red Poppy (after being inspired by the sight of Poppies growing in battle-scarred fields after the First World War, the Red Poppy was adopted as a symbol of Remembrance); Purple Poppy (representing animals in war); White Poppy (representing all people and Peace); Black Poppy (representing anyone affected by war, including civilians); Red Cross (representing Medical personnel); Hammerhead (representing courage and strength); Wings (representing the Air Force); Rope (representing the Navy); Soldiers (representing the Army) and New Zealand Music (representing the spirit of the Maori Battalion for which the accordion was the official instrument). The instrument is complimented by custom designed bellows from Galassi Bellows in Castelfidardo, Italy. The bellows feature three red ANZAC Poppies on one side and a collage of New Zealand published and composed sheet music pertaining to WWI and WWII on the other. The instrument is displayed in the Dargaville Museum’s Military Exhibit and compliments the current Accordion Gems, A Master Collection of Accordions Through Time housed in the Museum’s Music Wing. |
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by Harley Jones
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 May 6th: On Monday afternoon Grayson Masefield and Rachel Xu gave a demonstration of the accordion at the Montpellier International Primary School. It was an Accordion Orchestra Founding Event, involving the 40 new members from the school.May 7th: On Tuesday Grayson gave a presentation/master class at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, accordion and modern keyboard department, organised by Associate Professor Xia Gang. A Fun Event was then held at the Modern Keyboard Arts/Accordion Micro Museum and an evening concert was held at the Exuberant English School opened with a performance by Rachel Xu and followed by Grayson Masefield. |
by Christine Johnstone
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| The Akkordeon-Café-Dortmund is an Open Stage Event taking place on the 1st Monday of the month at 7pm at the Café in the “Fritz Henßler Haus” Cultural Center, Geschwister-Scholl-Str 33, Dortmund. The Akkordeon Café presents all kinds of accordion music such as Cajun and Zydeco, French Musette, German folk music and shanties, Tango, Country, Pop, Irish Folk, Forro, Cumbia, traditional Balkan tunes, as well as contemporary classical music. Musicians, accordionists, harmonica players, mouth organ artists, soloists, duos and trios, bands with accordion, orchestras and music students are welcome to perform on stage. The venue is supported by a professional PA and light show or players can perform on an acoustic instrument if preferred. Last year (2018) the event celebrated its 10th anniversary. See video for clips of their celebrations. For further information email Stefan Lipke: akkordeoncafedortmund@gmail.com |
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| The Stanser Musiktage Festival was held in Stans, Switzerland from April 30th to May 5th. The event featured a variety of soloists and groups entertaining including the group “Éan” (pictured below) which includes accordionist Roman Bausch. “Éan” is Irish Gaelic and means bird. This fits in with the airy and light Irish folk music of this Swiss Quartet. The Albin Brun Quartett which includes accordionist Patricia Draeger entertained with an emotional range of music based on the high pulse of contemporary life, and also gives room to today's longing for simplicity and depth. The Roland-von Flüe Echo Quintett includes Julian von Flüe (accordion) and Roland-von Flüe (saxophone and clarinet) plus other backing instruments, who play a variety of folk music. |
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by Rob Howard
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| Accordionist and vocalist Fifi la Mer, based in London, has just released 2 new CD’s entitled “Oh la la Ensemble Volume 1” and “Oh la la Ensemble Volume 2”. These entertaining new albums include cheeky and humorous lyrics and the songs are all arranged by either Fifi la Mer or members of her ensemble. Fifi, accompanies herself on accordion and plays many French chansons and Standards across both two fun albums. She is aided and abetted by Colin Oxley (guitar), Julian Bury (double bass and tenor sax), Alex Garnett (clarinet, tenor sax, and vocals), and Olly Wilby (clarinet and tenor sax). Tracks: Volume 1 include Charleston, Pigalle, C’est si bon and Yes sir, that’s my baby. Tracks: Volume 2 include La complainte de la butte, Puttin’ on the Ritz and Orpheus in the underworld/Can-Can. For further details phone Stephanie Mair: 07970 444 381 |
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by Christine Johnstone
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| The Hudson Valley Accordion Ensemble which includes accordionist Mario Tacca (Music Director) and Mary Mancini (vocals) will entertain at a Mother’s Day event at the Taormina Restaurant, 59 Hudson Avenue, Peekskill, New York. The event, which will be held on May 16th at 6.30pm will include a fantastic evening of great live music and fabulous food! Reservations are essential. For details phone: 914-739-4007 |
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| The 12th Annual Sacconi Chamber Music Festival will be held from May 17th to 19th in Folkestone, Kent, UK. This year the Kosmos Ensemble will perform at the festival on May 18th at the Quarterhouse, Tontine Street, Mill Bay, Folkestone, Kent. The ensemble includes classical accordionist Miloš Milivojevic, Harriet MacKenzie (violin) and Meg Hamilton (viola). They will play mix of classical and world music with works by Brahms, Dvorak and Sarasate. To celebrate over 10 years of playing together, Kosmos are preparing to make a disc of studio recordings featuring favourite iconic tunes that have been extremely popular with audiences across the UK and Europe. For further concert information email: kosmos@kosmosensemble.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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 Accordionist Cory Pesaturo will entertain at the San Francisco Accordion Club, Chetcuti Community Room, 450 Poplar Ave, Millbrae, California on May 19th at 2pm.2009 Coupe Mondiale Digital Accordion winner and with accoustic accordion, winner of Primus Ikaalinen. Cory Pesaturo is a graduate of the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music and a popular entertainer. His extensive resumé includes appearances at the White House for President and Mrs. Clinton on 4 different occasions, starting when he was only 12 years old. For further concert details email: info@sfaccordionclub.com |
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| The 2019 International Cajun & Zydeco Festival “Zydecozity” will be held from May 24th to 26th in Raamsdonksveer, Geertruidenberg, North Brabant. The Zydeco Playboys (picture below) will perform on May 24th at the Main stage and 25th on the Swamp stage. This is the 5th time the group has entertained at this event, which is one of the biggest in Holland. The band, which includes accordionist Oliver Kraus, enjoy playing a mix of zydeco, Cajun, rhythm & blues, Latin and Texmex music. See poster above for details or email: info@zydeco.de |
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by Christine Johnstone
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 The 1st Rousay Accordion Weekend will be held from May 31st to June 2nd organised by accordionists Karen Tweed, James Grieve and Ellen Grieve. This exciting new venture will be held on the beautiful island of Rousay in the Orkney Isles and the weekend will combine fascinating walks and talks by local experts with three days of workshops, dancing, music sessions, and concerts.Workshops will be lead by Karen Tweed (picture left), James Greive (picture below) and Ellen Grieve. The workshops will be based around various ability levels from newer players to experienced players and will focus on different playing styles and tunes from Orkney, Shetland, Ireland, Scandinavia and beyond! There will also be the opportunity for students to try their hand at playing for a Scottish Ceilidh and an informal music session which will allow everyone to swap tunes. The weekend will also feature a musical performance from Karen Tweed and James Grieve in the state-of-the-art building; The Space, which has been converted from an old church to a beautiful venue and recording studio. For further details email: info@karentweed.com |
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by Christine Johnstone
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 The 2019 International Tango Festival will be held in Karlsruhe, Germany from June 6th to 10th organised by Siempre Tango e.V. The event will include guest Tango stars from Buenos Aires to create a program that will include performances by dance couples, bands/orchestras and 7 DJs.Performances will be given by “Sexteto Milonguero” (Argentina - picture left), which includes Ignacio Claramonte on bandoneon. This group play traditional tangos of the golden era, jazzy Piazzolla, Milonga, Zamba, Chacarera and Chamamé. Their sensitive arrangements as well as their own compositions give them a distinctive sound. “Tango en Vivo”(picture below) includes bandoneonist Ivan Talanin who founded the ensemble. Ivan became well known as the bandoneonist with the orchestra Solo Tango, where he was first bandoneonist for many years. This new ensemble performs music by musicians from the post-epoca de Oro era, such as Maderma. You can be very excited about this ensemble, their music is known to be captivating. For further details email: info@siempre-tango.de |
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New and Updated Sites |
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 The Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand (AEBNZ) has updated its website with the 2019 examination dates and 2019 entry fees and entry forms. |
by Megumi Hada
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 New music: Stas Venglevski piece Butterfly Swing (duet)New Stas Venglevski eSheet (pdf) compositions sent to you by email. Catalog: vstas059 Butterfly Swing (duet) Recent releases Catalog: vstas057 Sunshine Return, accordion (solo) Catalog: vstas058 In the Garden, accordion (solo) View samples pages of the music and listen to sample sound files. |
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