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‘Intocable’ gagne un Grammy Award, Los Angeles – USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
Le 13 février, au Staples Center, à Los Angeles, ‘Intocable’, du Texas, a gagné un Grammy award 2011 pour le meilleur album Norteño, avec le CD ‘Classic’. Le Grammy est la récompense la plus prestigieuse de l’industrie du disque. ‘Intocable’ a été fondé au début des années 60 par l’accordéoniste Ricardo Munoz et le chanteur Rene Martinez, de Zapata, Texas. En quelques années, le groupe a atteint des sommets dans les domaines du Tejano et du Norteño, avec un son d’accordéon diatonique. En septembre 2010, le groupe a sorti son premier single exclusivement online : ‘Robarte un Beso’. La vidéo du single a été tournée à Monterrey. Leur tour USA 2011 comprend : 26 Mars - Pharr, Texas 6 Mai - Lubbock, Texas 7 May - Odessa, Texas 16 September - El Paso, Texas 29 September - San Manuel, California |
Gwyneth Paltrow Concertina Player, Chanteuse et Actrice - USAby Harley Jones |
La mère de Gwyneth Paltrow, l’actrice Blythe Danner, commença en 1995 quand elle joua du concertina pour la bande son d’un film pour lequel elle était à l’affiche : « Jefferson in Paris ». Développant sa carrière musicale, Gwyneth Paltrow vient de signer un contrat d’enregistrement pour un premier album avec Atlantic Records. L’actrice détentrice d’un Oscar a attiré l’attention sur ses talents musicaux quand elle a chanté « Coming Home », qui était un titre de son film à venir « Country Strong », lors de la récente Academy Award. Le nouvel album est annoncé country pop, donc on peut espérer entendre Gwyneth Paltrow également au bandonéon. |
2011 Championnat international d’accordéon, Sydney, Australieby Tania Lukic-Marx |
Dans le cadre de son championnat international d’accordéon 2011, les 11 et 12 juin au Club Marconi à Sydney, l’association australienne des professeurs d’accordéon (AATA) propose une nouvelle catégorie internationale pour les ensembles. Règlement en ligne : www.aata.org.au AATA président est Tania Lukic-Marx (photo de droite). Afin de suivre les dernières tendances et évolutions sur la scène internationale de l’accordéon, l’AATA propose maintenant les catégories suivantes : • International Open Accordion Championships - 12 ans solo; • International Open Accordion Championships - 15 ans solo; • International Junior Virtuoso Accordion Championships – 20 ans solo; • International Open Accordion Solo Championships. • International Ensemble Music. Rapports quotidiens des événements passés à l'adresse: Australian International Championships La clôture des inscriptions est fixée au 1er mai. |
Richard Galliano et Yehuda Oppenheimer se rencontrent à nouveau après 45 ans - Israelby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
En 1966, le Trophée Mondial de la CMA avait lieu à Valence, en Espagne, et Richard Galliano, 16 ans, remportait la catégorie junior. La pièce imposée pour cette compétition internationale était « Ciaccona Variations » composée par Yehuda Oppenheimer. 21 Janvier 1966 journal scan gauche. En 1966, Yehuda Oppenheimer était membre du jury et il se rappelle avoir entendu 18 candidats jouer Ciaccona avec des interprétations assez différentes. « Quand nous voyons la carrière extraordinaire et internationalement reconnue de Ricahrd Galliano depuis 1966, ainsi que l’art de Galliano aujourd’hui, on se dit que le jury avait choisi la bonne personne à cette époque ! »,dit Yehuda Oppenheimer. Après 45 ans, Richard Galliano et Yehuda Oppenheimer se sont à nouveau rencontrés lors d’un concert de Galliano en Israël la semaine dernière, qui faisait partie d’une tournée de 6 concerts avec l’orchestre de chambre Kibbutz. Les photos ont été prises (Yehuda est maintenant âgé de 86 ans) et ils ont également échangé des histoires, des CD et la musique. Deux scans journal plus: cma1966_01.jpg and cma1966_02.jpg Les compositions, arrangements et CD's de Yehuda sont en ligne sur Yehuda Oppeneheimer. http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=04-Jul-2008&lang=fr#art2497 |
John Nixon (1927-2011), Cheshire – Angleterreby Rob Howard |
John Nixon, l’un des meilleurs joueurs de concertina, est décédé le 5 mars à l’âge de 84 ans, après un long combat contre l’anémie et une maladie cardiaque. Né à Bolton, Lancashire, en 1927, John Nixon a joué dans le groupe de son père 24 strong Bolton Concertina Band dans les années 30, et a fait son premier enregistrement radio à la BBC Manchester en 1940. John Nixon était reconnu comme l’un des meilleurs joueurs de concertina au monde, avec un très bon feeling pour le jazz. Il a passé de nombreuse années à jouer dans les jazz session, et enregistré avec des musiciens tels que Henry Mancini, Barbara Streisand, Paul McCartney, George Martin, Michel Legrande, et les accordéonistes Frank Marocco, Jack Emblow, Harry Hussey, et Marcel Azzola. Ses enregistrements sont régulièrement diffusés par les programmes de la BBC. Pour plus d’informations, email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
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Virtuoso Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi Performs in Yerevan - Armeniaby Harley Jones |
On March 10th, virtuoso accordion player Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi will perform in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Pietrodarchi is performing in the concert dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the legendary Astor Piazzolla with Armenia’s State Youth Orchestra, conducted by Sergey Smbatyan and Italian conductor Roberto Molinelli. Pietrodarchi and Armenia’s State Youth Orchestra first performed a concert in Yerevan in March 2010. Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi is a tutor at the Conservatory Vibo Valentia, Italy. |
39th ‘Kleine Tage der Harmonika’, Klingenthal - Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
On February 26th and 27th the 39th ‘Kleine Tage der Harmonika’ took place in Klingenthal with 68 young accordionist competitors from Saxony, Thuringia, Bavaria, and the Czech Republic. The competitions were held in the meeting hall of City Hall and in the Gliersaal. On Saturday the accordion orchestra ‘Hofer Symphoniker’, led by Tom Petzold, performed a concert in the main hall of the bank on the city centre square. The concert offered a wide range of classical works and contemporary music, rewarded by the audience benefit with a long applause. Marie-Luise Kuhn, from the neighboring community Zwota, was awarded first place in Category 3 and also received the Special Prize of the German Accordion Teachers Association as the participant with the highest points. |
Paul Chamberlain’s Latest News, Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
Paul Chamberlain, recently reached the keyboard section final of the Royal Overseas League Competition, held in London. This prestigious annual competition brings together the best musicians from the UK, and the Commonwealth. Making a strong impression with the judges, Paul demonstrated the capabilities and potential of the accordion with a program that included pieces by Bach, Nagayev, Angelis and Moszkowski. On February 17th, Paul performed in the world premiere of a composition by Gareth Williams, for mixed chamber ensemble. Entitled ‘Home from Home’, it was commissioned by the Paragon Ensemble for their 30th anniversary concert held in the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow. The Paragon Ensemble are renowned for their contribution to the generation and promotion of new music, so it was very positive, to see the accordion being included in their latest commission. See the compositions online of Paul Chamberlain. For further information email: paul@theaccordionist.com |
‘Focus On Accordion Music’ DVD, Edinburgh – UKby Rob Howard |
‘Focus On Accordion Music’ is a DVD featuring leading Scottish accordionists Jimmy Cassidy, Billy McGuire, Peter Bruce, Donny and Diane's Highland Ceilidh Band, Davie Stewart & His Band, Wayne Robertson, and the Tandem Ceilidh Band. The material is a compilation from previous DVD and video releases, and is in PAL (Region 2) format. The 16 tracks include: Morino Polka / O Donal Abu / Follow My Highland Soldier / The Dashing White Sergeant / Hull's Victory / The Tullamore Piper / Bonnie Banchory / Memories of Grant / Marche des Patineur / Rakes Of Kildare / Nell Flaherty's Drake / A Dram Before You Go / My Native Highland Home / My Own Lass / Hey Ho My Bonnie Lass / Renfrewshire Militia / P/M George Ross' Farewell to the Black Watch / Glenbirnie Rant / The Blackberry Bush / The Rookery / Colonel MacLeod's Reel / Rattle the Cash / Mr Charles Don's Favourite / Johnny Depp In Never-Neverland / Rob and Mary McCombie's Jig / MacGregor of Rora / Jim and Flora Best of Cardross / The Gentle Milkmaid / Merle Siffleur / Loch Lomond / The Rowan Tree / Bonny Gallowa' / The Devils in the Kitchen / Miss Drummond Of Perth / A A Cameron / Clarinet Polka / Farewell To The Tay / Innes King's Jig / Drummond Castle. |
‘14 Years Ago’ – Peter Gerter Visits Austriaby Rob Howard |
The Accordions Worldwide news on March 14th 1997 featured a report of some concerts given by the still active Peter Gerter, written by Dr Herbert Scheibenreif, one of AWW’s most frequent and reliable contributors. ACCORDION CONCERTS OF PETER GERTER Contributed by Dr Herbert Scheibenreif In the beginning of March Peter Gerter performed four concerts in Bad Schallerbach, Graz, Klagenfurt and Neunkirchen, Austria. While in Klagenfurt he also enjoyed teaching at the conservatory there. His programme consisted of transcriptions for organ, cembalo and piano (works by Vivaldi, Bach, Scarlatti, Schostakovitch, Rubinstein, Daquin) as well as original works for the accordion (Brehme, Olczak, Takahashi, Londonov, Derbenko). Peter Gerter charmed his audience not only with his brilliant technical skills, but also with his great musicianship. Peter Gerter, born in Karaganda (Kasachstan) in 1953, studied with Friedrich Lips and graduated from the Gnessin's Musical Pedagogical Institute in Moscow. After his studies he taught in Wladiwostok where he became a Professor in 1992. Peter Gerter has also won many national and international competitions, including Moscow (1975), Pula (1975) and Klingenthal (1981). Since 1994 he has been living in Neu-Ulm (Germany), where he is currently teaching at the music school. He has also taught at international seminars and taken part in many accordion festivals. He has enjoyed performing in many countries including Russia, Finland, Sweden, Hungary, Austria and Germany where his first CD was released. |
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Carmen Carrozza's 90th Birthday Celebrations, New York – USAby Rob Howard |
Carmen Carrozza's 90th birthday will be celebrated when the American Accordionists' Association (AAA) presents the 9th annual ‘Afternoon of Music, Food, and Fun’ at the Magnanini Farm Winery in Wallkill, NY. This takes place on Sunday March 27th, 12 noon until 5pm, to benefit the Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund for the advancement of promising young accordionists. Tickets are still available. Carmen Carrozza, born in Calabria, Italy, on July 20th 1921, emigrated to the USA with his family when he was nine years old, settling in Chappaqua, Westchester, NY, where Carmen began studying music, becoming proficient on the violin, piano and accordion. In 1937, Carmen Carrozza graduated from the Pietro Deiro Accordion Conservatory in Greenwich Village, NYC, where he was awarded the highest honors and a gold medal for his performance. He furthered his studies at the New York Academy of Music. Carrozza’s professional debut took place in 1947 at the Philadelphia Academy of Music, and he went on to appear at major concert halls throughout the USA, Canada and Europe. Carrozza was the first accordionist to perform as featured soloist with major symphony orchestras, including The Boston Pops Symphony Orchestra, under Arthur Fiedler, premiering Paul Creston’s ‘Concerto for Accordion and Orchestra’, National Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Cincinnati Orchestra, Buffalo Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Pops Orchestra, and the US Navy Band. Carrozza considers solo concerts in Town Hall, New York City, as one of the high points in his career, premiering original accordion works - a milestone in the history of the accordion. Throughout the years Carrozza has received numerous awards and honorees from many different organizations, associations and clubs. Carrozza is a Past President and an active governing board member of the AAA. He continues to promote the accordion through educational workshops at schools, universities and private music studios. Carrozza currently resides in the town of Thornwood in Westchester, NY, with his wife Jean and has two grown children and two grandchildren. Much has been written about the unique artistry of concert accordionist, composer, arranger and educator Carmen Carrozza, but one critic summed up he proclaimed, “the violin has its Pagannini, the piano its Chopin – the accordion its Carrozza” - So be it! For further information about Carmen or the AAA Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund, email: drjciccone@aol.com |
Omagh St Patrick’s Day Festival, Tyrone – Irelandby Rob Howard |
The annual St Patrick’s Day Festival, ‘Connecting Cultures’, takes place on Thursday March 17th in Omagh, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The outdoor music concert begins at 1pm in High Street with the Clogherney Scottish dancers, accompanied by Malcolm Cathers on accordion, followed by musicians from Dun Uladh and sean nos dancers, Gillian McElroy and Arlene McCarroll. Malcolm Cathers is a well known teacher of both button and piano accordion, teaching classes at the Dooneen Community Education Centre, Fermanagh BT94 3GW. |
Bulgarian Virtuoso Petar Ralchev on Tour – USA, Canadaby Rob Howard |
Petar Ralchev is one of Bulgaria's best known and most highly regarded accordionists. He is an artist who is respected for his versatility as a performer, improviser and composer, and has remained at the forefront of the Bulgarian folk music scene for more than three decades. The Petar Ralchev Quartet will be touring the US from April-June 2011, and details are as follows: April 21st - Serendipity Martiny Bar, Bloomington, Indiana April 22nd - ‘Mehanata’ Restaurant, Chicago, Illinois April 27th/28th - Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago April 29th - Hungarian House, New York City April 30th, 2 until 3.30pm - master class, NYC May 1st - Center Madara, Boston, MA May 3rd - Drom/East Village Music Club, New York May 7th – Igranka, Toronto, Canada May 8th – Zornica, Montreal May 11th - Crossroads Music, Philadelphia, PA, USA May 12th - Mockingbird Restaurant, Staunton, Virginia May 13th - Serbian Club, Pittsburgh, PA May 14th - Bulgarian Association, Washington DC May 15th - Folk Dance Center, San Diego, California May 21st - Cafe Aman, Los Angeles, CA May 25th - Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, Berkeley, CA May 27th - Subterranean Art House, Berkeley, CA May 28th - Ss Cyril & Methodius Festival, Croatian American Cultural Center, San Francisco, CA May 31st - Eugene, Oregon June 1st – Portland, OR June 3rd - Balkan Dancers, Russian Cultural Center, Seattle, WA June 4th - Vancouver, BC, Canada For further information email: svetolaur@yahoo.com. |
Martin Lubenov Concerts – Bulgaria, Austria, Switzerlandby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Martin Lubenov is touring to: 31 March, Andelsbuch (A), Kulturverein Bahnhof, Martin Lubenov's Jazzta Prasta 01 April, Klosters (CH), Kulturschuppen Klosters, Martin Lubenov's Jazzta Prasta 02 April, Uster (CH), Jazzclub Uster, Martin Lubenov's Jazzta Prasta Further information on the Martin Lubenov website. |
Stage d'Accordeon, Haute Savoie - Franceby Rob Howard |
Venez partager un moment musical dans un cadre agréable en compagnie de Jean-Louis Noton, Matthieu Chaussalet, Jean-Pierre Andréani et Sylvie Bossi Vous aurez la possibilité de pratiquer votre instrument en profitant des conseils de Sylvie, Jean-Pierre, Matthieu et Jean-Louis, en échangeant avec d’autres passionnés de musique, tout en évoluant dans un environnement de montagne ! Premier cours sur le Cava"DIGIT" et son éditeur du dimanche 10 au dimanche 17 juillet 2011 HOTEL DE LA POSTE À LULLIN (HAUTE SAVOIE) France Renseignements et inscriptions: jl.noton@wanadoo.fr |
‘AccordDuo’ Record for BBC Radio 2, London – UKby Rob Howard |
‘AccordDuo’ – accordionists Zivorad Nikolic and Milos Miliojevic - will be recording for BBC 2 Radio next Tuesday March 15th as part of the long running weekly program ‘Friday Night is Music Night’, to be broadcast in May 2011. Music to be played includes compositions by Viatcheslav Semionov, Franck Angelis, Precz and Piazzolla. The producer is Neil Varley, accordionist and former student of Professor Owen Murray. More information about the program is on the BBC website. |
Michigan Irish Music Festival St Pat's Party, Muskegon – USAby Rob Howard |
The Michigan Irish Music Festival? are organizing a St. Pat's Party on March 11th and 12th at the Fricano Event Center in Muskegon. There will be music and dancing, and The Kreellers, featuring Paul Bruno on accordion, and singer/comedian Scott Sheldon perform on both nights. |
Hannah James & Sam Sweeney Concert, Glossop – UKby Rob Howard |
The accordion/fiddle duo Hannah James and Sam Sweeney are the guests at the ‘Goblins in the Ginnel’ folk club at The Globe, Glossop, Derbyshire SK3 8HJ, on Saturday March 19th, 8.15pm. The organizer is Sara Kirkham, and all profits go to the Willow Wood Hospice. For further information email: bowsnarrows22@hotmail.com |
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NZAA Website Updates for 2011 Championships & Festival and 40th Anniversaryby Heather Masefield |
New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) Website Updates for 2011 Championships & Festival and NZAA 40th Anniversary Celebration Plans. Earlybird specials online for those booking early. |
Updated Website for Yulia Amerikovaby Yulia Amerikova |
Updated Yulia Amerikova website with new photos and text. |
Updated 2011 International Australian Accordion Championships - Australiaby Tania Lukic-Marx |
Updated site. A new international competition category for Ensemble Music for the 2011 International Accordion Championships, June 11th and 12th. Rules online at: www.aata.org.au |
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Tango CD by “Lo Que Vendrà” Ensembleby Alessandro Mugnoz |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of “Tango” CD, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. Performers are “Lo Que Vendrà” with Simone Marini on bandoneon. |
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