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Russian Performers at 2019 PIF Castelfidardo - Italy
70th Perth All Scotland Accordion & Fiddle Festival - Scotland
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Video: 2019 World Accordion Day Lecture and Recital: "The Life and Music of the Brothers Deiro"
"Papa Joe" De Clemente Brings Accordions to the Philippines
Bugari EVO New "Carbon White" Coloring, Castelfidardo - Italy
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40th Anniversary Oktoberfest at Stoudts in Pennsylvania - USA
Celtic Colours International Festival – Canada
“Milonga De Cuatro” Perform at Heritage Festival in Birkenhead - New Zealand
2019 Manchester Folk Festival - UK
9th Annual Fairfax Irish Festival in California – USA
CNIMA October Accordion Courses - France
Nuevo Tango Quintet Concert at Royal Academy of Music – England
Video: Accordionist Igor Zavadsky Classical Concert - Ukraine
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“Coba” at 100th Anniversary Concert in Castelfidardo – Italyby Christine Johnstone |
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Video 2: Antonino de Luca with Nikolai Ovchinnikov and his trio
| Popular Japanese accordion star Coba will be performing at the 100th Anniversary concert of Victoria being held at the Salone degli Stemmi in Castelfidardo, October 16th at 9pm. Coba will be accompanied by Masanori Amakura (drums), Masahiro Itami (guitar) and Shingo Tanaka (bass). Video above of Coba performing Libertango courtesy of Columbia Music Japan. The evening concert will open with a performance by Italian Antonino de Luca. Video above of Antonino de Luca performing with Nikolai Ovchinnikov and his trio from the PIF Daily Reports 2019Castelfidardo Picture below of Coba being Honored by City of Castelfidardo in 2017 Link to full article: http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=13-Oct-2017&lang=en&s=13589 |
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Russian Performers at 2019 PIF Castelfidardo - Italyby Arseniy Strokovskiy |
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Video 3: Vladimir Stupnikov
Video 4: SaxAkkord Duo
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Trio Charm
  Russian participants at the annual 44th International PIF competition successfully won 8 prizes this year! In addition to the contestants, concert performers from Russia also took part in the PIF accordion festival. On September 20th, Artem Malhasyan (pictured left) played a recital at the Binci Auditorium as part of the Daily AperiPIF Festival. The next day on September 21st Nikolai Ovchinnikov and his trio (pictured below) gave a concert at Piazza della Republica. On the last day of the festival, Vladimir Stupnikov (pictured right), winner of last year's PIF competition, performed solo at AperiPIF. In the evening of the same day SaxAkkord Duo (Ivan Dyma & Arseniy Strokovsky, pictured above) played a concert in the main festival square Piazza della Republica, and Trio Charm (Arthur Adrshin, Arkady Shkvorov & Vladimir Stupnikov, pictured above) performed at San Francesco. Daily Reports, pictures, video and results are online at: 2019Castelfidardo |
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70th Perth All Scotland Accordion & Fiddle Festival - Scotlandby Christine Johnstone |
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 The 70th Perth All Scotland Accordion & Fiddle Festival will be held in Perth, Scotland on October 26th organised by Audrey Fenton Events. Festival venues include the famous Salutation Hotel and St Matthews Church in Perth.The festival is a major occasion in the national music calendar incorporating the official Scottish Traditional Accordion Championships alongside fiddle competitions and a range of individual and group sections covering a variety of traditional musical styles. In past years the festival has seen hundreds of participants converge on the city of Perth from all over the UK. The event will open with a Friday night welcome ceilidh with music by Graeme Mitchell and his Scottish Dance Band on October 25th. (picture above left). The competitions will be held the following day beginning at 9am with sections for accordions, fiddles, bands and trios. Accordion judges include Iain Cathcart, Iain MacPhail, Jim Lindsay and Jim Cleland. The Grand Finale takes place late Saturday afternoon and features the results of the Senior Scottish Championship and performances by Gary Sutherland, Sandy Lindsay and his Scottish Dance Band, Hjaltibonhoga and Alan Small. There will also be informal sessions throughout the day in the Salutation Bar and also at The Venue. There is a final dance on the Saturday evening which is run by the Perth and District Accordion and Fiddle Club. This year the band is Neil Hardie and his Scottish Dance Band (picture below). For further details phone: 01738 492949 |
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6th World Forum on Music in Paris – Franceby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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 Picture above: Ian Smith (UK), EMC President (European Music Council).After Los Angeles, Beijing, Tunis, Tallinn and Brisbane, the Forum took place in Paris, France to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the International Music Council, which was founded in 1949 at the request of UNESCO as the advisory body on musical matters. The IMC World Forum on Music is conceived as an influential global platform for sharing knowledge about music and society in the 21st Century, a platform that explores a variety of topics from different perspectives: cultural, political and economic. The topics go beyond the aesthetic aspects of music production and address the mechanisms that promote or inhibit the active participation of people in cultural experiences. This year's Forum was once again an important opportunity for IMC members to meet and engage with colleagues from other areas to broaden their horizons and find inspiration for new projects, even partners for their implementation. In addition to members of IMC global network, the Forum was also open to a broad audience of all those who work in music and those who are able to make decisions for better conditions in which music is celebrated - created, interpreted, disseminated, transmitted and learned, preserved, exchanged etc., all over the world. This year’s World Forum on Music was dedicated to the Five Music Rights. First Right – Freedom of Expression Second Right – Music Education for all Third Right – Musical Involvement for all Fourth Right – Artistry development and communication through all media with proper facilities Fifth Right – Just recognition and fair remuneration Special Events were held as follows: 70 years of IMC history in pictures In cooperation with the Center of Cultural History of Contemporary Societies of the University of Versailles and the History Committee of the French Ministry of Culture, an exhibition of photos, videos and documents enriched the Forum programme. Celebration of October 1st, International Music Day / 70th IMC anniversary A special concert celebrated both the 70th anniversary of the IMC and the International Music Day, initiated in 1975 by then IMC President Yehudi Menuhin. Musical Diversity in the evening Partnerships with music venues in Paris allowed the forum audience access to a selection of concerts labelled “WFM”, offering participants a glance of the wealth and bandwidth of the music on offer in Paris. Picture below: Alfons Karabuda (Sweden), IMC President; Emily Akuno (Kenya), outgoing IMC President |
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Video: 2019 World Accordion Day Lecture and Recital: "The Life and Music of the Brothers Deiro"by Christine Johnstone |
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 Video: Henry Doktorski's lecture and recital from the 2019 World Accordion Day event entitled "The Life and Music of the Brothers Deiro".His presentation consisted of original compositions by the two pioneer piano-accordionists of the early 20th-century: Guido Deiro (1886-1950) and Pietro Deiro (1888-1954). Henry also spoke about the fascinating lives of the two brothers: their youth in Italy, their immigration to the United States, their meteoric rise to fame as Vaudeville celebrity stars, their wives (including Guido’s turbulent marriage to Mae West), the end of Vaudeville, the discord between the brothers Deiro, their reconciliation, Guido’s descent into poverty and obscurity and Pietro’s rise to wealth and fame as a music publisher. Henry Doktorski performed: • Guido Deiro: My Florence Waltz • Pietro Deiro: Quicksilver Novelty • Guido Deiro: Lido Tango • S. Falco (later attributed to Pietro Deiro): Beautiful Days (Giorni Belli) Waltz • Guido Deiro: Sharpshooter’s March This is a free link, but please consider making a donation to A World of Accordions Museum to help support the continuation of these types of presentations and performances. Picture below: Dr. Helmi Harrington (Museum Curator), Henry Doktorski, Stas Venglevski and Jane Christison. |
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"Papa Joe" De Clemente Brings Accordions to the Philippinesby Rita Davidson Barnea |
 “Papa Joe” De Clemente, who lives in Queens, New York, USA, was brought up in an Italian family environment and started playing the accordion at the age of nine years old.He volunteers once a week early in the morning to assist at an elementary school music program in Bayside, Queens which may be one of the only elementary schools in the five boroughs of New York City that has a student accordion band. Papa Joe’s friend, Pastor Jack Wilson has a popular music ministry to the children in the Philippines, which includes violins, piano, guitars and flutes, however no one there plays the accordion. So he decided to try to get some accordions and some music books to donate to their church. During the next few months he was able to acquire and fix a few accordions which were suitable for the younger and older children. He arrived in the Philippines on July 26th, where he gave the instruments to the church, which is now using the accordion to accompany their services! Since that time, several children have started to learn how to play the accordion and have played at their Sunday morning worship service. Papa Joe is an inspiration and example to all of us on how to share our love of the accordion and music, with the world. For further information email: Joedeclemente@yahoo.com |
Bugari EVO New "Carbon White" Coloring, Castelfidardo - Italyby Marco Cinaglia |
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| The Bugari EVO team announce a new coloring "Carbon White" that will be added to the Haria P41 / B55 product line. This new and innovative painting technique gives a new prestigious look to the product. The Bugari EVO team thanks the painting company Artistic Paint SRL. for their excellent innovative painting techniques. The whole Artistic Paint SRL team are Davide Cerino, Antonio Cerino, Nunzia Esposito, Vincenzo Esposito, Zeus e Maya. |
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15th Bristol Cajun & Zydeco Festival 2019 – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
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  The 15th Bristol Cajun & Zydeco Festival 2019 will be held at "The Bristol Folk House", 42a Park Street in Bristol from October 11th to 13th.The will event will open with a performance by BAL4 (picture top) who will welcome everyone with their traditional Cajun ‘Bal’ dance music originating from the bayous of Louisiana, USA. Band members are Dennis Parnham (accordion, violin & vocals), Liz Manners (tifer, frottoir & vocals), Richie Wild (acoustic guitar & vocals) and John Trimble (violin & vocals). The group will also lead jam sessions on Saturday and Sunday. Other performers during the festival include Cajun/Zydeco hotshots Joe Le Taxi (accordion) & The Zydeco Band (picture above left) who play a mix of lively, raw Zydeco dance music, authentic Creole blues, sleazy shuffles and old-school Cajun waltzes. Playing traditional Cajun music from southwest Louisiana, a potent mix of fiddle and accordion, French singing and infectious dance rhythms, “Flatville Aces” (picture below) are a popular traditional Cajun band in the UK. Accordionist Gavin Lewery also fronts the highly regarded Z-Funk and several Louisiana musicians have recorded his compositions. “The Cajun Roosters” includes three people from three countries: Chris Hall from England, David Buyle from Belgium and Hazel Scott from Scotland playing accordion, violin and guitar with vocals. “Double Shots” include Chris Hall (accordion), Hazel Scott (guitar and scrubboard), Ben Topley (bass), Murray Brailsford (guitar) and Andy Watson (drums). They play Creole and “old skool” early Zydeco grooves alongside some of their own compositions. For further information phone: 01 634 532157 |
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40th Anniversary Oktoberfest at Stoudts in Pennsylvania - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Alex Meixner Band will entertain at the 40th anniversary of Stoudts Oktoberfest in Adamstown, Pennsylvania on October 12th. The band, which features accordionist Alex, will give two concerts beginning at 12 noon and 7pm. For details email: info@alexmeixner.com |
Celtic Colours International Festival – Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
 The 2019 Celtic Colours International Festival will be held at 850 Grand Lake Road, Suite 8, Nova Scotia, Canada from October 11th to 19th.The festival will showcase performances by various accordion soloists and groups including “Talisk” (picture above - Scotland) who will entertain at 2pm on October 12th at St. Matthew's United Church in Inverness. The band first played at this festival in 2017 and their return to the Festival this year is something everyone is very much looking forward to. “Ùr: The Future of our Past” (Scotland) is made up of a group of students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and were chosen to showcase some of the talent and skills being nurtured by the staff of the traditional music degree course in Glasgow. This is the fourth year in a row that the group has been performing at Celtic Colours and although it’s a different group of students each year, they never fail to delight and impress audiences wherever they play. Their performances are: October 13th at 7.30pm at Membertou Trade and Convention Centre in Membertou October 14th at 7.30pm at North Sydney Firefighters Club in North Sydney October 16th at 7.30pm at Louisbourg Playhouse in Louisbourg Accordionist Stewart MacNeil (picture above left - Cape Breton) will entertain at 7.30pm on October 18th at the Greenwood United Church in Baddeck. Stewart MacNeil is best known for being a member of the international recording group the Barra MacNeils – six siblings who have recorded and toured extensively for more than 30 years. The Dardanelles (Newfoundland and Labrador) includes accordionist Aaron Collis. They will entertain on October 18th at 7.30pm at the Inverness Education Centre in Inverness. “The Outside Track” (picture below - Scotland) includes accordionist Fiona Black. The group hail from Scotland, Ireland, and Cape Breton, its five members are united by a love of traditional music and a commitment to creating new music on this as a foundation. This will be their fourth time performing at Celtic Colours. Their performances are: October 17th at 7.30pm at Cape Breton Highlands Academy in Belle Côte October 18th at 2pm at Marion Bridge Recreation Centre in Marion Bridge For ticket information phone: 1-888-355-7744 |
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“Milonga De Cuatro” Perform at Heritage Festival in Birkenhead - New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Auckland Heritage Festival will run throughout October in all Auckland areas and feature a variety of entertainment, talks, workshops, movies and concerts. Birkenhead Village will host a special movie entitled “Jean Batten Journeys” regarding New Zealand’s first lady of flight and her remarkable story. "Milonga De Cuatro" are proud to be invited to perform at the festival on October 13th at 11am. They will play famous music from the beginning of the 20th century such as “The Entertainer” (1902), “Maple Leaf Rag” (1899), Lagrimas y Sonrisas (1913), “Poema” (1925) and many others. The group includes Lian Jones (accordion), Irina Lgotkina (violin), Marija Durdevic (contrabass) and Natalia Meyta (piano). For further information email: nataliameyta@yahoo.com |
2019 Manchester Folk Festival - UKby Christine Johnstone |
 The annual urban 2019 Manchester Folk Festival will be held in Manchester from October 15th to 20th.Over four autumn days the festival presents an exhilarating range of events, with the spotlight on English folk, roots and acoustic music. The festival will bring some of the biggest names in folk to Manchester, and will introduce you to your future favourites. Events include outdoor entertainment, a large variety of workshops, street theatre, concerts and films. This year's entertainment line up includes The Demon Barbers (picture left - Will Hampson on melodeon), Talisk (who will perform on October 19th following their return from Canada) and Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys. For further details email: access@manchesterfolkfestival.org.uk |
9th Annual Fairfax Irish Festival in California – USAby Rob Howard |
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 The 9th annual Fairfax Irish Festival of Music and Dance will take place from October 18th to 20th in the town of Fairfax in Marin County, California. The event will include musicians and dancers performing jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, waltzes and more. Accordionist Renee de la Prade will join Culann's Hounds at Peri's Silver Dollar Bar, 29 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax on October 19th for an awesome night of Irish and Cajun dance music. Come and enjoy an Irish Fleadh Cheoil (festival of music), Fairfax style. For details phone: +1 415-459-9910 |
CNIMA October Accordion Courses - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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| The CNIMA directed by Nathalie Boucheix will run two accordion improvement courses during October 2019. These courses are open to all ages, all styles and levels in the educational system recognized worldwide by Jacques Mornet. The courses will include individual and group lessons working on body positions, use of joints, phrasing, bellows control etc. Course details are: Five day course: October 21st to 26th 2 ½ day course: October 21st to 23rd For further details email: cnima@wanadoo.fr |
Nuevo Tango Quintet Concert at Royal Academy of Music – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Nuevo Tango Quintet will perform a concert at the David Josefowitz Recital Hall, Royal Academy of Music in London on October 25th at 7.30pm. The quintet includes Qianyu Zhang (accordion), Rebecca Bell (violin), Rhys Lovell (double bass), Plinio Fernandes (guitar) and Gus Tredwell (piano). They will play a variety of Piazolla works such as Piazzolla Libertango; Decarisimo; Milonga del Ángel; Concierto para quinteto; Contrabajisimo; Tanguedia; Gran Tango; Invierno Porteño; Michelangelo ‘70; Mumuki; Adiós Nonino; Escualo; Nuestro Tiempo; Soledad and Oblivion. For details phone: +44 (0)20 7873 7373 |
Video: Accordionist Igor Zavadsky Classical Concert - Ukraineby Christine Johnstone |
 Accordionist Igor Zavadsky will give a concert at the House of Actor, Yaroslaviv Val, 7, in Kiev, Ukraine on October 27th. This will be a classical music concert organised by Andriy Brygida.Further concerts will be held on November 30th and December 28th, 2019. Video above: Performance of Vivaldi’s - The Four Seasons (full version). Accordion (Igor Zavadsky) with organ and orchestra. Recording from the concert dedicated to the presentation of the 14th album by Igor zavadsky "The Seasons". Kiev Actor's House, January 21, 2019. 01) Allegro (3'20) 02) Largo e pianissimo sempre (3'48) - 3:20 03) Allegro Pastorale (4'18) - 7:09 04) Allegro non molto (5'30) - 11:26 05) Adagio e piano - Presto e forte (2'25) - 16:58 06) Presto (2'50) - 19:24 07) Allegro (3'30) - 22:48 08) Adagio molto (2'15) - 26:17 09) Allegro (2'00) - 28:35 10) Allegro non molto (3'10) - 30:34 11) Largo (2'04) - 34:01 12) Allegro (3'12) - 36:09 For details email: abrygida@gmail.com |
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