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Videos: André Verchuren (1920-2013) - Frankreich
Martynas Levickis mit Nummer 1 in der Klassik-Hitparade, London - UK
Anmeldeschluss für den CMA Trophée Mondiale 2013 - Russland
Antonio Spaccarotella Brasilien-Tour 2013 - Brasilien
World of Accordion Festival Bericht, Castelfidardo - Italien
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
‘Accordions of Uruguay’ visit Accordion Festival, Valledupar – ColombiaVideo: Pingu TV Episode Features Accordion - UKVideo: The Accordion and the Skirt by Micki Goodman - USAJoseph Macerollo to Receive the ‘Order of Canada’, Ottawa - CanadaVideo: Petar Maric Arrangement of ‘Tango Tronic’ - SerbiaXian Gao Achieves Masters Degree and DipRAM, London – UKVideo: Duo Mellec/Vandenbroucque Performing "Little Piece Of You" - FrancePuhoi Celebrates 150 Years – New ZealandVideo: Mika Tarkkonen & Pentti Karjalainen Performing - Finland‘14 Years Ago’ –Accordionists perform at India’s ‘World Music Day’ in 1999
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Roland Corporation U.S. Announces the 2013 V-Accordion Festival - USAAltrincham French Festival, Cheshire – UKKlaus Paier Jazz Workshop, Klagenfurt – AustriaUMKC Chamber Accordion Ensemble in Concert, Illinois - USAKyiv Classic Duo Tour Dates, England, Scotland – UKRhythm, Voice, & Accordion Workshop, San Francisco – USAAAA 2013 Master Class and Concert Series, New York - USAJeff Lisenby Activities - USAKonzert mit der kolumbianischen Musikgruppe „Los Ninos Vallenatos“
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Franco Cambareri Releases Two New CompositionsJohn Raczka release 4 new musicDon Grzanna release new musicNew Celebrity Interview with Mika Väyrynen Online - Finland
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Ein Held vieler, André Verchuren (1920-2013), Chantilly - Frankreichby Rob Howard |
 Recording Star, Ritter der Ehrenlegion, bekannter Akkordeonist und Musiker - Ein Held für viele.Der veterane französische AkkordeonAndré Verchuren, wurde am 28. Dezember 1920 in Neuilly-sous-Clermont, Oise, Frankreich, geboren und starb in Chantilly (Oise) am 10. Juli 2013 im Alter von 92 Jahren. Als Sohn eines Akkordeonisten begann Verchuren mit dem Akkordeonspielen bereits im Alter von 4 Jahren und begann bald mit seinem Vater Raymond aufzutreten. Wenige Akkordeonisten können sich mit Verchuren bez. der Langlebigkeit der aktiven Laufbahn vergleichen. Verchuren spielte erstmals in der Öffentlichkeit im Jahr 1927, in den frühen 30er Jahren in bal Musette, Guinguettes und Cafés in Paris bis hin vor kurzem. In den 30er Jahren Verchuren gewann einige Wettbewerbe, darunter einen Wettbewerb in Brüssel im Jahre 1934, der ihn zum Weltmeister krönte und vom König Leopold 111, Belgien persönlich ausgezeichnet wurde. Im Jahr 2007 feierte er seine 80jährige Laufbahn, mit einem Jubiläums-Konzert im Olympia in Paris. Während des Zweiten Weltkrieges war Verchuren Mitglied der Résistance. Im Juli 1944 wurde er von der Gestapo gefoltert und verhaftet und war einer der 2566 Personen, die zusammengepfercht in einem Zug Richtung Konzentrationslager Dachau unterwegs waren. Unter erbärmlichsten Bedingungen überlebten nur 1630 die Reise und unter anderem auch Verchuren. Verchuren wurde später Ritter der Ehrenlegion und wurde mit der Militär-Medaille und dem Kreuz Volunteer als Widerstandskämpfer für seine Aktivitäten während des Krieges ausgezeichnjet. Nach der Befreiung kehrte Verchuren nach Paris zurück und setze seine Karriere fort. Andre Verchuren, ein Entertainer und Showman par excellence, war äußerst einflussreich für viele Generationen von Akkordeonisten in Frankreich und anderswo. Obwohl in der Regel mit der Musette Genre verbunden wurde, war er auch ein feiner Spieler klassischer und lateinamerikanischer Musik. Er wurde ungeheuer populär Dank seine vielen persönlichen, Radio und TV-Auftritte, und auch seiner Rekord und DVD-Verkäufe. In den Nachkriegsjahren war Verchuren voll seiner Zeit voraus - eröffnete sein eigenes Tonstudio und wurde ein reicher Musikeri durch den Verkauf von ca. 50 Millionen Kopien. Verchuren spielte auch das Akkordeon in mehreren Filmen und seine Autobiographie 'Mon Accordéon Et Moi ", wurde 1967 veröffentlicht. Verchuren Frau starb bei einem Autounfall im Jahr 1974. Er hat 2 Söhne - Harry Williams und Andre Verchuren Junior, beide hervorragende Akkordeonisten. Ersterer wurde zu Ehren von Harry Williams, einem RAF Piloten, ein Freund Veruchen’s der im Krieg erschossen wurde, benannt. |
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Videos: André Verchuren (1920-2013) - Frankreichby Harley Jones |
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Martynas Levickis mit Nummer 1 in der Klassik-Hitparade, London - UKby Rob Howard |
 Der in Lituanien geboren Akkordeonist Martynas Levickis, Absolvent der Royal Academy of Music in London, hat die Nummer eins in den UK Klassik-Charts mit seiner neuen CD "Martynas 'erreicht, die vom Label Decca veröffentlicht wurde und verkauft sich besser als die Gleichen von Katherine Jenkins und dem London Symphony Orchestra.Der Gewinner der TV-Show 'Litauen' s Got Talent ", beweist sich Martynas Levickis als ein großer Botschafter für das Akkordeon und seine neue CD enthält beliebte Klassiker und eine Mischung aus anderen Stücken, sowie Transkriptionen von Pop-Hits von Lady Gaga und Katy Perry. Tracks: 'Ungarischer Tanz Nr.5 in g-Moll' - JS Brahms, Theme From 'La Forza Del Destino ", Habanera aus' Carmen '/' La Cumparsita", "Por Una Cabeza" - Carlos Gardel, 'Telefon', 'Ai Se Eu Te Pego "(" Nossa Nossa '),' Hava Nagila ',' Air On AG String '- JS Bach, "Rondo Alla Turca" - Mozart, "La Califfa" (aus "Cinema Paradiso") - E. Morricone, 'Hot' N 'Kalt' - Katy Perry, "Czardas" - V. Monti, "Parlez-Moi d'Amour ',' Allegretto '- Beethoven,' Winter 'von' The Four Seasons" - Vivaldi. Martynas Levickis spielt eine akustisches Pigini Akkordeon und zu seinen Wettbewerbserfolgen Erfolgen zählen der Gewinn des CIA Coupe Mondiale Piano Akkordeon Kategorie in Varazdin, Kroatien, im Jahr 2010. Für weitere Informationen E-Mail: Martynas@Levickis.com |
Anmeldeschluss für den CMA Trophée Mondiale 2013 - Russlandby Anna Bodell, CMA Administrator |
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  Der Anmeldeschluss für den 63. CMA Trophée Mondiale in Samara, Russland vom 24.-29. September 2013 ist der14. Juli 2013. Das Festival, mit über 15.000 € Preisgeld wir von Sergei Voitenko organisiert werden.CMA Präsident Frédéric Deschamps sagt "wir freuen uns, nach Samara für den Trophée Mondiale 2007 zurückzukehren." Kategorien für den Wettbewerb sind: Klassik (Senior & Junior), Nationale Trophée, Varieté (Senior & Junior), Diatonische Ensemble Variete und Bayan Mix. Ausführliche Angaben aller Kategorie, Reise nach Samara, Hotelübernachtung, Visum Details, Zeitplan der Veranstaltungen etc können auf der Website www.accordions.com CMA / cma konsultiert werden. Für weitere Informationen E-Mail: cma@btinternet.com |
Antonio Spaccarotella Brasilien-Tour 2013 - Brasilienby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| Nach den jüngsten Masterklassen mit Riccardo Tesi, Mirco Paterini ist Antonio Spaccarotella jetzt nach Brasilien für eine lange Tour von 26 Tage abgereist. Die Tour wird von Scandalli Akkordeons Fabrik in Castelfidardo und von Musical Quitanda Agentur Produktion gesponsert Antonio wird in den verschiedenen brasilianischen Staaten auftretn und in Radio-und Fernsehsendungen zu Gast sein. Konzerte in Theatern mit vielfältigen brasilianischen Künstlern, zzgl. Meisterkurse und Workshops an Universitäten und Musikhochschulen stehen auf dem Programm. Zum Abschluss der brasilianischen Tour auch das lang erwartete Konzert am 21. Juli mit dem Oswaldinho tun Accordeom, einer der größten Exponente und Ikone der Musik der brasilianischen Akkordeon Kultur. Für weitere Informationen E-Mail: sarah.sarah07 @ gmail.com |
World of Accordion Festival Bericht, Castelfidardo - Italienby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 Festival Bericht und Fotos unter: 2013woaProgramm-Download unter: 2013program_woa.pdf Letzte Woche fand das neue Music Festival und "World of Accordion" vom 29. Juni 2013 – bist zum 7. Juli 2013 in Castelfidardo statt. Alle Besucher des WOA Festivals in Castelfidardo konnte nicht nur eine heiße Sommerwoche genießen, sondern auch viel Musik in den verschiedensten Stilrichtungen mit interessanten und talentierten Künstlern aus aller Welt. Die letzten 3 Tage des Festivals wurden dem Jazz und der Weltmusik, Pop und Unterhaltung und am Sonntag, der Folk und diatonische Musik gewidmet. Als letzte Attraktion dieser neuen Veranstaltung, die von Elke Ahrenholz organisiert wurde3, gab es den d Versuch, den Welt Guinness Rekord zu brechen - 1200 Akkordeonspieler die in der Stadt Castelfidardo vor dem Rathaus, unter dem Vorsitz des Bürgermeisters Mirko Soprani, spielten mussten. Dieses Versuch gelang leider nicht, jedoch wurde der italienischen Rekord gebrochen - aber auf jeden Fall war es eine Menge Spaß für alle Teilnehmer und Zuschauer, die dazu zahlreich in die Stadt kamen. Schön zu sehen, dass viele Mitglieder der zahlreichen Akkordeon Fabriken an dieser Veranstaltung teilnahmen (siehe Fotos des Berichts). Aktualisierter Bericht inklusive den letzten Tagen - Bilder und Texte unter: 2013woa |
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 Several accordionists, under the collective name ‘Accordions of Uruguay’ and sponsored by the Uruguayan Ministry of Tourism and Sports, participated in the ‘V Encuentro Mundial de Música de Acordeón’, held in the city of Valledupar, Colombia, between June 19th and 22nd.The Uruguayan accordionists presented folk and original music, such as ‘Marcha de las serpentinas’ by Walter Méndez, ‘Serenata de acordeones’, ‘A mi gente’ by José Carbajal, ‘Pa' bailar con acordeón’ by Silvio Previale, ‘Desde el alma’ by Rosita Melo, and the famous tango ‘La Cumparsita’ by G. M. Rodríguez. The Fundación Yutavaso in conjunction with the Embassy of Uruguay, the Municipality of Zipaquirá, and the Salt Cathedral, organized functions for the group in Bogotá. The first was at the Fundación Yutavaso on Saturday June 22nd and the second was at the Cathedral on Sunday June 23rd. Both functions ended with a toast of honour using Uruguayan wines donated by the winery Joanicó. The Uruguayan delegation included accordionists Silvio Previale, Nicolás Previale, Denis Raykoff, Néstor Bisio, Sergio Gómez, Walter Olaussen, Martha Xamo, Deisy Aguerre, Sergio Araújo, Norma Priario, Santiago Previale, percussionist José Luis Curubeto, choreographers Roberto Lucero and Silvia Montaña, the teacher Gisela Pinato, and Professor Analía Etchart. |
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| This charming Pingu TV episode features the accordion throughout. Enjoy. |
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| Video released 10th July 2013. The Accordion and the Skirt by Micki Goodman with music by accordionist, philosopher, composer and teacher Dr. William Schimmel. CD's and compositions online at: William Schimmel |
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 Canadian accordionist and educator Joseph Macerollo has been awarded the ‘Order of Canada’ "for his pioneering achievements as a musician and educator, and for bringing the classical accordion to Canadian concert halls," according to a citation by David Lloyd Johnston, the Governor-General of Canada. Joseph Macerollo will receive the ‘Order of Canada’ at a ceremony at Rideau Hall, Ottawa, in the autumn. After sitting on the news since April, Joseph can finally talk about his award since the Governor General's office released the names of recipients late last week. "I was sworn to secrecy. I couldn't tell my Dad, my brothers or sisters. It was hard work keeping this quiet. I'm in awe. It's one of those rare things that happens to individuals. You just never think it will happen to you," he said. Joseph Macerollo (born 1944), has long been one of Canada’s leading concert accordionists and teachers. As a musician, he has performed with many artists, ensembles and orchestras in addition to much solo work, and he has taught extensively at colleges and universities. For many years Macerollo has striven to promote the development and use of the free bass accordion. Macerollo has also composed and performed the music for several movie and TV scores. He has been Vice-President, 1970-4, of the CIA and President, 1974-77, of the Canadian Accordion Teachers' Association. |
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| Petar Maric’s latest video of his own arrangement of ‘Tango Tronic’. All that is heard comes from one instrument, the Roland FR-7X. Camera - Nebojsa Vasic, edited by Petar Maric. |
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 Xian Gao, from Shanghai, China, has graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London with a Masters Degree and the coveted DipRAM, which is only awarded to students who achieve the very top marks. Her performance embraced concerto, chamber music and solo works. This follows a long line of former students of Professor Owen Murray who have been awarded a DipRAM including Ksenija Sidorova, Rafal Luc, Amadej Herzog, Milos Milivojevic and Borut Zagoranski. |
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| Published on Jul 6, 2013. The Duo Mellec/Vandenbroucque of Erwan Mellec (accordion) and Gérard Vandenbroucque (violin) perform "Little Piece Of You" composed by Erwan Mellec. Acoustic session recorded in June 2013 in the workshop of master Luthier Vincent Schryve. |
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 Photos above: pictures of accordion in the famous Puhoi Hotel and a feature article in New Zealands largest newspaper. Lower is a book by local author Diane Krippner.150 years ago a boatload of settlers from Bohemia who had spent 4 months without making landfall were dropped off at midnight (because of the tides) at what has become the settlement of Puhoi. They had nothing, most importantly no food, and the local Maoris took pity on them and helped them through the winter until they could grow food. The hard working immigrants cleared the land of scrub and huge kauri trees and created gardens and pasture, built the church, school house, library and museum, which all still stand today. Significantly they bought their music with them and accordion was a mainstay of this. The local pub was famous for its music bands which all included accordionists. A display of the early instruments resides in a kauri display case at the Dargaville museum. The celebrations started on Friday evening at the Pub and continued at the church the next morning. Many people dressed in period costume. On Sunday at the Puhoi Market well known accordionist Heather Gladstone (picture below) and Roger Buckton (dudlesac), who had come from Christchurch to perform as ‘Folkworks’ from 9am to 11am. This was followed by the Ohaupo Bohemian Band from 11am, who had two accordionists playing also. On sale were books of the areas also featuring the accordion music as well as a CD of the band from the pub with its accordionists. |
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| Published 15th May 2013: Mika Tarkkonen & Pentti Karjalainen performing Parisian Moods & Tuckholman Polkka. |
by Rob Howard
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| The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending July 9th 1999 reported that accordionists M. B. Prakash and P. Ravindra performed in a World Music Day concert held in Bangalore, India. We know that accordions are played in India, and the instrument fits well into the country’s traditional folk music, but we rarely get to know about accordion activity there. Can anyone in India let Accordions Worldwide know what goes on? World Music Day - India Contributed by Ravindra Rao Accordionists M. B. Prakash and P. Ravindra (India) celebrated World Music Day in June with concerts in Bangalore with other musicians who performed a variety of music such as Indian classical, folk and western folk. The duo concert included polkas, waltzes, tarantellas and landlers. The concert was well received, especially by the French people present, who felt they were at home with music rendered with great authenticity. The response was so positive that the organizers have requested the duo perform again for the next World Music Day. |
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by Steven Albini, Roland Corporation U.S.
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| The Roland Corp. U.S. V-Accordion Festival in conjunction with the 7th Roland International V-Accordion Festival is offering the US winner a trip to Rome to represent the USA at the 7th Roland International V-Accordion Festival. Dates of the Rome Festival are 18 and 19th October. This Senior (18 years and over) category is open to both amateurs and professionals and can be entered in two ways. Those US citizens competing at the Coupe Mondiale in August in Victoria City, BC, Canada in any division of the Coupe Mondiale, the top three, will be eligible without having to go through the pre-qualifying round. Other USA entrants are invited to submit a YouTube audition video. Audition videos will be accepted online through August 18, 2013 for the Roland Corp. U.S. “pre-selection round,” and entrants may perform on either an acoustic or digital accordion during this round. A panel of judges will select 6 finalists and Roland Corp. U.S. will loan a Roland FR-7X to each finalist for them to make a video, and from those videos, the jury will choose one winner. The winner will receive a prize of a new Roland FR-8X V-Accordion and will also win the prize to travel to Rome to compete in the international V-Accordion Festival finals. The international competitors will all compete on the new Roland FR-8X. Further information at: Roland Corp. U.S. |
by Rob Howard
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  Altrincham French Festival takes place from 4pm on July 13th and morning/afternoon on the 14th in Stamford Park, Altrincham, Cheshire. On July 14th, accordionists Rob Howard (pictured right), John Jones (pictured left-top) and Helen Rich (pictured left-low) will be performing musette style music during the day, which runs from 10am until 4pm. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
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| Accordionist and bandoneonist Klaus Paier holds an accordion workshop, ‘Jazz and more…”, July 15th to 18th, at Musikforum Viktring, Klagenfurt, Austria. Klaus Paier (born 1966) graduated from Klagenfurt Conservatory, specializing in accordion, jazz and composition. He has performed in most European countries as well as Egypt, Israel, Canada, Algeria, Vietnam, and the United States. In 2011 in Moscow, Russia, Klaus Paier became the first Austrian accordionist to receive the Silver Disc prize - a special award for accordionists and their achievements. For further information email: klaus.paier@aon.at 8 CD's of accordion / bandoneon available online at: Klaus Paier |
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| The University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC) Chamber Accordion Ensemble will perform at the upcoming Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International, (ATG) Festival in Lisle, IL, on Thursday July 18th. The group comprises CIA Vice President and well known accordion celebrity Joan Cochran Sommers, ATG President Betty Jo Simon, AAA, ATG Board of Director Kevin Friedrich, and fellow UMKC Alumni Amy Hayes, Ron Barrow and Joyce Davis. All former members of the renowned UMKC Accordion Orchestra, the UMKC Chamber Accordion Ensemble will perform ‘Fuga 9’, by Astor Piazzolla, a magnificent version of ‘Mephisto Waltz No. 1’, by Franz Liszt, arr. by Joan C. Sommers, ‘Anantango’, by Gorka Hermosa, and ‘La Cumparsita’, by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez. In addition to their performance, members will also anchor the ATG Board of Directors and Friends orchestra as well as the ATG Festival Orchestra, an International extravaganza where members of the popular 50 member Orchestre Polyphonia, from Réunion Island, will bring an exciting mixture of instrumentation to the 2013 Festival Orchestra. The UMKC Chamber Accordion Ensemble recently participated in the USA contributions to World Accordion Day, when videos of their past performances were broadcast during the live presentation. For information on all performances and activities at the upcoming ATG Festival, please visit the official website of the Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG). |
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by Rob Howard
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 The Kyiv Classic Duo – Igor Sayenko and Oleksiy Kolomoeits, from Kiev in the Ukraine - are on their annual summer tour, bringing their magic to concert audiences, as follows:July 14th, 7.30pm – Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 7BL July 16th, 8pm – also in support, Stefan Andrusychsyn & Denise Leigh, at North Staffs Accordion Club, Holditch WMC, near Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs July 19th, 7.30pm – St Augustine’s Church, 2a High St, Dumbarton G82 1LL, Scotland July 22nd, 7.30pm – Black Country Accordion & Music Club, Rowley Regis Disability Club, West Midlands B65 9AT July 23rd, 7.30pm – St Peter & Paul Church, Swalcliffe, Oxfordshire July 24th, 7.30pm – Thaxted Parish Church, Margaret St, near Saffron Waldon July 25th, 7.30pm - St Augustine’s Church, High St, Hoddesdon, Herts EN11 8DS July 26th, 7.30pm – St Mary the Virgin Church, Watch House Rd, Church End, Stebbing, Essex CM6 3SW July 27th, 8pm – Soar Valley Accordion Club, Rothley Centre Hall, Rothley, Leicester LE7 7PR |
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| A ‘Gypsy Jazz’ Workshop with accordionist Rob Reich takes place on Saturday July 20th, 5pm, at The Accordion Apocalypse Repair Shop, 255 10th St, San Francisco, CA 94103. Rob Reich, from San Francisco, is a multi instrumentalist and composer, plays in the bands Tin Hat, Gaucho and Nice Guy Trio, and as a solo accordionist. On Monday July 15th, 7pm-9pm, he is performing a solo accordion gig at the Divine Café, 1600 Stockton St, San Francisco. For further information email: robbyreichmusic@gmail.com |
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 The long running annual American Accordionists' Association (AAA) Master Class and Concert Series celebrates its 19th season on July 26th, 27th, and 28th at the Tenri Cultural Institute, 43A West 13th St, New York. The AAA Master classes are at 3 pm, and concerts at 7pm. Master Classes’ admission is $20, concert admission is $25; a $40/day ticket includes master class and concert; weekend tickets cost $110. The title of the Seminars this year is ‘The Accordion is 3D - No Glasses Required’. The moderator/curator, Dr. William Schimmel suggests that it will be the best one yet, with intriguing workshops, stellar performances, and - most of all - a collegial attitude in its presentation. Participants come from New York and around the USA, and from China, Japan, Argentina, Croatia, and Norway. Guest artists during the weekend include Dr. William Schimmel, Dr. Robert Young McMahan, Erica Mancini, Peter Flint, John Foti, Dr. Hugo Goldenzweig, Micki Goodman presenting a new video work, Doug Makofka, Ken Laufer, Paul Stein, Ingrid Kvale, Martina Li, Mayumi Mayaota, Corn Mo, Mary Tokarski, Will Holshouser, Bob Goldberg and The Famous Accordion Orchestra, David Stoler, Art Bailey, Brian Dewan, Melissa Elledge. In addition to the above line-up, the following has been added: ‘A Compcord Suite’, featuring Di J Noizepunk (Gene Pritsker) and Dr Schimmel performing works by Dan Cooper, Patrick Grant, Jed Distler, Joe Pehrson, Milica Paranovic, Dr. Schimmel and Gene Pritsker as well as a 7 minute remix of ‘Maria de Buenos Aires’ (Piazzolla) and ‘Lights’ (Goulding). For reservations and information: 212-876-0827 (office), 917-498-6823 (cell). For further information email: billschimmel@billschimmel.com |
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 Renowned accordionist, pianist, composer and arranger Jeff Lisenby is featured on a fun new album from John England And The Western Swingers. "Songs Older Than Pappy" which features Jeff's accordion skills on the song "When You And I Were Young, Maggie". Check out this lively swingin' Texas-style track on iTunes.Jeff is currently working as music director, arranger, and band leader at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival's production of "Ring Of Fire: The Music Of Johnny Cash". Show opens July 13. We're halfway through our fundraising campaign for production of Jeff's new Christmas album "Walkin' The Winter Wonderland". We're currently $558 short of our 50% goal. We have two days to make it! Pre-order your copy or make a pledge to receive fun prizes and updates from Jeff here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1595862748/walkin-the-winter-wonderland-a-swingin-piano-chris Available online, accordion compositions and CD at: Jeff Lisenby |
Konzert mit der kolumbianischen Musikgruppe „Los Ninos Vallenatos“by Harley Jones |
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| Das Hohner-Konservatorium erwartet Besuch der südamerikanischen Musikgruppe „Los Ninos Vallenatos“, die derzeit auf Europatournee sind. Eines der Ziele der jungen Musiker im alter von 9-14 Jahren wird Trossingen sein. Deshalb findet am Samstag, den 13. Juli 2013 um 15:00 Uhr in den Räumlichkeiten des Hohner-Konservatoriums (Hohnerstraße 4/1) ein Konzert mit einem bunt gemischten Programm statt. Neben der Gruppe „Los Ninos Vallenatos“ werden Studenten des Hohner-Konservatorium s, sowie Schüler der Musikschule Trossingen auftreten. Wir laden Sie zu diesem Konzert herzlich ein und freuen uns über Ihr Kommen! Der Eintritt ist frei! Spenden gehen an die jungen Musiker von „Los Ninos Vallenatos“. |
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by Franco Cambareri
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 Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 2 new composition for accordion available for purchase online.'Slippery Slide', catalog: cfranco178, 'Spring Fantasy', catalog: cfranco179 The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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 John Raczka - accordionist, performer, arranger, releases 4 new music for accordion available for purchase online.'Santa Lucia', catalog:raczka237, 'Scarborough Fair', catalog:raczka238, 'Sous Le Ciel De Paris', catalog:raczka239, 'Spinningwheel Song', catalog:raczka240 The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Donald E Grzanna
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 Don Grzanna - accordionist, composer, performer, release 1 new composition for accordion available for purchase online.'The Romantic Waltz', catalog: grza179 The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Mika Väyrynen
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 Accordions Worldwide is proud to publish its latest feature in the Celebrity Interviews series, updating readers on the extraordinary career of Finnish accordionist Mika Väyrynen.http://accordions.com/interviews/mika/13_interview1.htm Mika is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding accordion artists today. He has performed all over the world both as a soloist, and in concert with other internationally acclaimed artists, conductors and orchestras. He has an impressive list of recordings and World Premieres, and is responsible for commissioning many new works for accordion. Mika has an impressive discography, having already released 19 CDs, with more on the way. His most recent CD is "For Duo Works For Two Accordion" CD by Mika Väyrynen and Angel Luis Castaño, which is available online along with other CD's by Mika, from the Finnish Accordeon Institute. Just prior to this, he released his first 'all Bach' series CD Vol. 1, and now Vol. 2 has been recorded and being prepared for publication. During the Interview Mika talks about his recording and concert work, his work as a teacher, and some insights into his career working alongside the elite of the musical world. We invite you to enjoy this fascinating publication, our second Celebrity Interview we have published with Mika Väyrynen: http://accordions.com/interviews/mika/13_interview1.htm As part of the Interview, Mika has also published an article 'The Technical Strategies of Playing the Accordion. |
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Dragonfly CD by Klaus Paier Trio, in Italian language, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. |
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