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Entries Closing for Coupe Mondiale Competitions and Festival - Croatia
Alexander Cholminov – 85th Birthday on September 8th, Moscow - Russia
60th Anniversary Trophée Mondial de l'Accordéon – Spain
Mary Tokarski Performs in Movie Premiere, Virginia – USA
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
L'association Atout Vent Course and Concert, Brittany – France
Joe Natoli Releases New CD ‘Waltz for Ron’, Ohio – USA
Festival di Capistrello, Abruzzo – Italy
Silvio Previale Concert at the Hotel Concordia, Salto – Uruguay
Antonio Spaccarotella Concert, Santa Severina (Cz) - Italy
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BSM Trio - Backus/Sviackevicius/Mikeliunas Concert, Agazzano - Italy
Victor Prieto Concert, New York – USA
Mazaika Quintet Concert, London – UK
Wiesbaden Music Academy Concerts – Germany
Café Mondiale at Harlow Accordion Club, Essex - UK
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Evelyn Tiffany-Castiglioni Releases 3 New Arrangements
Franco Cambareri Releases Two New Accordion Compositions
Stolen Accordion List Updated
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Friedrich Lips CD ‘Viva Voce’ Now Available!, Moscow – Russiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
 Friedrich Lips is one of the most famous Russian Bayan players internationally, known not only in the accordion world but also in classical circles. His latest recording is the CD ‘Viva Voce’, now available, includes works by Madsen, Yannay, Ledenyov, and Podgaits.The Norwegian composer Trigve Madsen wrote ? ‘Partita for 2 Accordions’ for Friedrich Lips and Jon Faukstad. With it he wanted - given the fact that the interpreters ??m? from Russia ?nd Norway - to depict in humorous elements how close the Russian composers Shostakovitch and Grieg and the Norwegian, ??? both in style and themes. Yehuda Yannay wrote m??? than 120 pieces for various instruments, electronic music and music for films. The piece ‘????nn???b’ is based on the family n?m? of Y?nn?y ?nd the name of ‘????n’ and the 4 chords of these names ??? gradually taken ???rt ?nd then eclipse each other. Roman Ledenyov’s ‘Round Dance’ is the of ? ???l? whose title is ‘Russian Landscape in the Back’. ‘Round Dance’ is ? circular, l??ical d?n?? combined with childlike games. Roman Ledenyov and Efrem Podgaits, both excellent Russian composers, present their versions of the image of Virgin ????: ‘Ave Maria’. In ‘Concerto N° 2’ ?frem ?odgaits uses the str??t-s?ng ‘Murka’ from ‘?d?ss?’ ?nd, moreover, the listener should ?ls? detect the motive of the song ‘Oh, Odessa!’ ‘Viva voce’ (lively voice) is t? present – according to the composer's ideas – the sound as well ?s the breath of the street. The work 'Viva Voce' which this CD is named after, is also the mandatory piece for the 3rd round of the 5th International Competition of Bayan and Accordion Players (2010 V International) in Moscow from December 12th to 19th 2010. You can purchase online and hear sound samples of 'Viva Voce', catalog: CD022 website. For further information email: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at |
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Entries Closing for Coupe Mondiale Competitions and Festival - Croatiaby Harley Jones |
  The 63rd CIA Coupe Mondiale Competitions and Festival is being hosted for the first time in Croatia, October 19th to 25th, in Varaždin City.The entry closing date is September 10th 2010 and entries can be made online on the Coupe Mondiale website. Accordionists of all ages are also invited to register for the CIA "World Accordion Orchestra IV" and enjoy participating in a fun, high quality musical event. Register now as numbers are limited. Full information is on the Coupe Mondiale website. For those wishing to attending, hotel information and bookings information are also on the Coupe Mondiale website. |
Alexander Cholminov – 85th Birthday on September 8th, Moscow - Russiaby Herbert Scheibenreif |
 Although Alexander Nikolayevich Cholminov (born 1925) was widely regarded as one of the most brilliant and admired composers in the world of the bayan, he had virtually only written one work for the instrument — the famous ‘Suite for Bayan’. This suite, produced in 1951, is firmly established in accordionists repertoire and has been played by generations of students and soloists in their programmes. Nearly half a century after his splendid debut, Alexander Cholminov, now one of the most eminent Russian composers of operatic, symphonic and chamber music of the second half of the 20th Century, came back to the bayan in 1998 to create his ‘Concerto Symphony for Bayan’. In his ‘Autumn’ melody (2005) Cholminov used a beautiful melody of his music for the movie ‘Predsedatyel’ (‘The Chairman’). The fantasy, deep and emotional, is perfectly constructed and shows - which is essential - a rather high-pitched and rich intonation. Finally, the first performance of his ‘Concerto for Bayan & Symphony Orchestra’ will take place during the opening concert of this year’s ‘IV International Competition for Bayanists and Accordionists’ in Moscow on December 12th 2010 with soloist: Friedrich Lips. For further information email: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at |
60th Anniversary Trophée Mondial de l'Accordéon – Spainby |
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 The 60th Anniversary Trophée Mondial de l'Accordéon organised by the Confédération Mondiale de l'Accordéon (CMA) is being held from 21 to 26 September in Vigo (Spain).More than 50 candidates from around the world will participate in the five categories, which are: Junior and Senior Variété, Junior and Senior Classic and the new category "National Award". The National Award category consists of a free program up to 20 minutes including at least one Baroque work and an original work for accordion, for contestants aged over 18 years who are not entered in the Senior Classic category. Further information of the categories, regulations, and other information is on the CMA website or contact Frédéric Deschamps, CMA President (picture right). Email: frederic.deschamps@wanadoo.fr |
Mary Tokarski Performs in Movie Premiere, Virginia – USAby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Mary Tokarski, will be performing with a full orchestra on September 10th and 11th, 7.30pm, at the Filene Center, Wolftrap Farm Park, in Vienna, Virginia, at a High Definition screening of ‘The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King’. This is a US Premiere of the presentation of this film (which won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2003) with a live orchestra including Mary Tokarski and soloists. There will be huge screens In-House and on the Lawn. Witness the stunning conclusion of the epic film trilogy with Howard Shore’s Oscar-winning score performed live on stage! . Howard Shore won 14 awards for his original score and the song ‘Into the West’, including an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe. For further information email: mary.tokarski@comcast.net |
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Henry Doktorski Performs at German Heritage Festival, Pennsylvania – USAby Rob Howard |
 Henry Doktorski performed at the 14th Annual German Heritage Festival in Erie, Pennsylvania, during Labor Day weekend September 4th and 5th, his second consecutive year performing at this event. He was the featured performer in the ‘Viennese Pavilion’ -decorated with a magnificent backdrop of the Habsburg Schönbrunn Palace, and his repertoire included the great European waltzes and polkas by Johann Strauss Jr. and Émile Waldteufel, among other composers. Henry commented, "I really enjoyed performing in the relaxed atmosphere of the Viennese Pavilion. The audience members sat at café tables where they nibbled on German chocolate cake, sipped German coffees and beers and Rhine wines, and listened to some of the world's greatest waltzes and polkas: Strauss' ‘Blue Danube’, ‘Frühlingsstimmen’, ‘Emperor Waltz’, ‘Pizzicato Polka’, and Waldteufel's ‘Les Patineurs’ and ‘Dolores’ waltzes, to name a few. The audience was attentive and appreciate and I especially enjoyed sitting at the tables and chatting with many music lovers during my breaks". Festival Co-Chairman Raymond Luniewski wrote, "Once again, the Viennese Café area of the Erie German Heritage Festival featured Henry Doktorski on the accordion. We were so very pleased to have Mr. Doktorski with us once again and glad to see the large amount of people who came into the café and sat and enjoyed his waltzes, marches and more! And just for good measure a few Deiro pieces too! Henry's all around performance was outstanding as usual and numerous musicians also stopped throughout the weekend to admire his virtuosity and mastering of the accordion. We hope to keep him an integral part of the festival for years to come!" |
L'association Atout Vent Course and Concert, Brittany – Franceby Rob Howard |
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| For the 4th consecutive year, the association Atout Vent organized an accordion training course at the Domaine de Kermenguy in Lézardrieux, Brittany, from August 22nd to 29th. The team of teachers included Angélique Goardou, Delphine Doublot, Camille Privat, Alexander Monnier, Nicolas Lebret, and Damien Petiteau. There were 27 students present, who came from all parts of France. Some of the students were preparing for competitions, and others were seeking self improvement as musicians. The trainees took part in different workshops that included tango, musical formation, and accordion styles, and all participated in an accordion orchestra. The course proved very beneficial for all involved. During the week of training a concert took place in the Cathedral of Tréguier. This concert began with a tango performed by the students and their workshop teacher, Delphine Doublot. Young classical virtuoso Sébastien Taillard, preparing for his Diploma of Musical Etude in accordion and in percussion, gave a solo performance. Maryll Abbas, a student of Camille Privat, dazzled the audience with an entertaining jazz set. She is currently preparing for the International Grand Prix of Castelfidrado in Italy. To close the concert, Camille Privat, winner of the CMA Trophée Mondial de l’Accordéon, interpreted some pieces of the Baroque era and Viatcheslav Semionov. Camille has recently recorded a double CD of variety and classical music. Alexander Monnier, MD of the orchestra, came to rejoin the musicians for a final number that made the audience of about 450 people sing. For further information email: atout.vent@yahoo.fr |
Joe Natoli Releases New CD ‘Waltz for Ron’, Ohio – USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
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| US accordionist Joe Natoli has released a new CD titled ‘Waltz for Ron’, which commemorates the late Ron Lankford and his contribution to the accordion world. Ron was renowned for his wonderful Roland customer service and love for the accordion, and Joe is seeking to assist the Lankford family with a donation of $20 plus $5 shipping/handling for the ‘Waltz For Ron’ CD. Additionally, ‘Waltz for Ron’ is now available in solo, duet, or accordion orchestra format and can be purchased from JANPress Publications at http://janpress.freeservers.com. Both the solo and the accordion orchestra recordings are included on the CD in addition to the other selections of music performed. Joe Natoli, composer/arranger/performer/publisher, was taught by prominent Ohio accordion teacher, the late Mickey Bisilia, and won the 1972 American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) US Virtuoso Accordion Championship, and was runner up in the CIA Coupe Mondiale later that same year. Joe achieved his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the University of Toronto where he studied with renowned Canadian accordionist, Joseph Macerollo. Joe also earned a Computer Science degree and an MBA degree. He works in the Information Technology (IT) industry, but music (especially accordion and composition) remain his lifelong passions. In September 2008, Joe competed and won the first Roland Corporation US V-Accordion competition, then went to Rome, Italy, in November 2008 for the 2nd International V-Accordion competition where he and wife JoAnn became friends with Ron Lankford. Joe, who resides in Ohio, joined the Roland Corporation US team as a V-Accordion Product Specialist in 2009. ‘Waltz for Ron’ was recorded using the Roland FR7 and FR7X as well as the Roland digital VS880ex hard disk recorder and the Edirol R-OH9R pocket digital recorder. For further information email: janpresspub@yahoo.com |
Festival di Capistrello, Abruzzo – Italyby Renzo Ruggieri |
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| The 11th "Tante Voci: La Fisarmonica" Festival di Capistrello, directed Carmine Di Marco, took place on August 17th, and attracted and attendance of approximately 3,000. The guests included accordionist Renzo Ruggieri and guitarist Mauro De Federicis, who accompanied the well-known tenor Piero Mazzocchetti (winner of the San Remo 2007 competition). Also there as guests were the Francesco Citera Quartet, Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi - bandoneon and Luca Ancini – guitar, the Ukrainian Eugenia CherChazova, Bruno Galeone (Madagascar), Luca Ricci, Fabio Pizzo, and Andrea Restaino. One of the highlights was a performance of the ‘Thieving Magpie overture’, by Rossini, directed by Maestro Di Marco, a renowned composer, who conducted a specially created festival accordion orchestra. The festival received coverage on the Italian Broadcasting Corporation TV station RAI Unomattina Estate. |
Silvio Previale Concert at the Hotel Concordia, Salto – Uruguayby Rob Howard |
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| On a particularly hot evening in August, the public that filled the restaurant of the Hotel Concordia, Salto, Uruguay, heard leading accordionist and well known teacher Silvio Previale, accompanied by Néstor Bisio (accordion), Enrique Texo (guitar), Amira Beyrutti (piano), and José Luis Curubeto (percussion), performing a program of tangos, polkas, and Chamamé. The music played included the Paraguyan polka ‘Bell Bird’, the tango ‘La Cumparsita’, the Chamamé piece ‘Merceditas’, and many more. For further information email: silviopre@hotmail.com |
Antonio Spaccarotella Concert, Santa Severina (Cz) - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 The third evening of a week of shows, organized by the Conservatoire Tchaikovsky Nocera Terinese (Cz) Italy, at the Campus International AFAM, has been particularly dynamic and alive with the vibrant performance of the Mediterranean Jazz Duo, Antonio Spaccarotella (accordion) and Alberto La Neve (sax). A large and enthusiastic crowd attended to see and hear the two musicians, whose original music is inspired by ethnic tango, and especially jazz, and is an innovative musical style. This duo is pursuing a successful concert career in Europe, and their music has evolved stylistically. The proud director of the Conservatory, Maestro Pierfrancesco Pullia, thanked and congratulated the two musicians at the end of the concert for their splendid performance. |
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Contemporary Music Festival Needs 10-15 Accordionists!, Huddersfield – UKby Rob Howard |
 A call for accordionists to take part in a performance in the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival 2010 has been made.Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival is looking for 10 to 15 accordionists to perform in ‘In Every Dream Home, a Heartache’, a live performance that will take place in the Worksetting Contemporary Art Gallery, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. ‘Every Dream Home, a Heartache’ will be directed in rehearsal and performance by experimental music composer Alvin Curran. This is an exciting opportunity to perform in a large ensemble and discover new ways of making music as part of an internationally renowned festival. The performance takes place on Monday 22 November 22nd, 6pm, at the Byram Arcade, Huddersfield. The participants will need to attend the following rehearsals: Sunday November 21st (time to be confirmed) Monday November 22nd, 4pm, until the concert Any accordionist who would like to take part in this event or would like any further information should contact Heidi Johnson, by October 29th, on: h.johnson@hud.ac.uk |
BSM Trio - Backus/Sviackevicius/Mikeliunas Concert, Agazzano - Italyby Rob Howard |
 The BSM Trio, from Lithuania, perform in concert on Saturday September 11th, 9pm – 10.30pm, at Castello La Bastardina, Strada Grintorto, Agazzano, Italy. The concert is supported by Val Tidone Editions. The BSM Trio are Raimondas Sviackevicius – accordion, Vytautus Mikeliunas – violin, and Mindaugas Backus – cello. For further information email: raimondas@sviackevicius.com |
Victor Prieto Concert, New York – USAby Rob Howard |
 The Victor Prieto perform at La Lanterna, 129 MacDougal St, NY 10012, on September 10th, 7.30pm. With Spanish-born jazz accordionist Victor Prieto are Jorge Roeder – bass, and Richie Barshay - drums.For further information email: victorprieto2001@yahoo.com |
Mazaika Quintet Concert, London – UKby Rob Howard |
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| Mazaika Quintet, featuring Russian-born accordionist Igor Outkine and English-born violinist Elizabeth Harrison, perform at the Vortex Jazz Club, 11 Gillet Square, London N16 8AZ, on September 21st, 8.30pm. Mazaika will perform passionate, dynamic and soulful Gypsy jazz plus Russian, Gypsy and Latin favourites – including 'Dark Eyes' as sung by Igor in the David Cronenberg movie 'Eastern Promises'. For further information email: info@mazaika-music.com |
Wiesbaden Music Academy Concerts – Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Mirjana Petercol, accordion lecturer at the Wiesbaden Music Academy, invites all to the following events involving performances by members of her accordion class:September 17th, 7pm - Music School, Kirn, 7 pm (chamber music with accordion) September 22nd, 7pm - Studio, Music Academy Wiesbaden (chamber music) September 26th, 5pm - Music School, Alzey (solo) September 28th, 6pm - Kulturforum, Wiesbaden (chamber music) October 3rd, 5pm - Friedenskirche, Wiesbaden (solo and chamber music) For further information email: mirjanapetercol@gmx.de |
Café Mondiale at Harlow Accordion Club, Essex - UKby Rob Howard |
 The duo Café Mondiale, Bert Santilly – accordion and Hugh Boyde – mandolin, perform at Harlow Accordion Club on Thursday October 14th, 7.30pm. The Harlow Accordion Club (MD Jean Hanger) will also perform.Bert Santilly is well-known and respected in the UK as an accordion teacher, jazz musician, and workshop leader. The venue is The Links Social Club, Parsloe Road, Harlow, Essex CM19 4RT. For further information email: jeanhanger@ntlworld.com |
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Friedrich Lips Releases New CD 'Viva Voce'by Friedrich Lips |
 Friedrich Lips selling a new CD titled 'Viva Voce', catalog:CD022 with sound samples. Music performed by Friedrich Lips. Purchase online. Also purchase in a special value price package of 3 or 6 Friedrich Lips CD's of your choice. |
Evelyn Tiffany-Castiglioni Releases 3 New Arrangementsby Evelyn Tiffany-Castiglioni |
 Evelyn Tiffany-Castiglioni releases 3 new arrangements. 'He Shall Feed His Flock (Arioso from “The Messiah”)', catalog:ec205, 'God So Loved the World (Anthem from “The Crucifixion”)', catalog:ec206 and 'Evening Prayer (Treble voice duet from “Hansel and Gretel)', catalog:ec207. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Franco Cambareri Releases Two New Accordion Compositionsby Franco Cambareri |
 Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 2 new compositions for accordion available for purchase online. 'My Symphony', catalog:cfranco126 and 'Foggy Lane', catalog:cfranco127. Samples of this music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Stolen Accordion List Updatedby Harley Jones |
 The Stolen Accordion List has been updated to include an "Italiano" accordion stolen from California, USA. For further information, view the Stolen Accordion List site. |
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EcLipseby Joan C. Sommers |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of "EcLipse" by Joan Cochran Sommers. Performer is Friedrich Lips, Bayan. |
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