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Video: Concierto de apertura, XXXI Festival Internacional, Moscú - Rusiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
11 de diciembre - Cartel del concierto de apertura arriba El 70 aniversario del Concierto de Efrem Podgaits para domra y orquesta y el Concierto No. 2 “Vivavoce” para bayan y orquesta será interpretado por Ekaterina Mochalova y Aidar Salakhov, acompañados por la Orquesta del Alma Rusa de la Academia de Música Rusa de Gnesins, Director Artístico y Director - Vladimir Shkurovsky. La segunda parte presentará armónicos únicos de diferentes partes del mundo. Se pueden escuchar composiciones de Bach, Chopin, Gagliano, Piazzolla, Williams y otros compositores arregladas para acordeón, armónica india, concertina inglesa, armónica alemana, mbiri africano, bandoneón, shen chino y acordeón de botones. Los solistas Pyotr Tkachenko y Sergey Soimenov contarán con el apoyo del Conjunto Folklórico Académico Estatal "Rusia", que lleva el nombre de Lyudmila Zykina, Directora Artística y Directora - Dmitry Dmitrienko. 2019booklet.pdf Calendario de conciertos de 2019: carteles de cada concierto y folleto de programa en: 2019Moscow |
Video: Concierto del 12 de diciembre, XXXI Festival Internacional, Moscú - Rusiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Cartel del 12 de diciembre arriba. Video del 12 de diciembre arriba. Stravinsky, M. Mussorgsky y A. Na-Yun-Kin. El solista es Yuri Kononov, ganador de concursos internacionales, representante de las escuelas siberianas. Las composiciones de A. Vivaldi, I. Albeniz, S. Prokofiev serán interpretadas por el dúo Krasnoyarsk compuesto por Nikita Syrchin y Vladimir Anikin. 70 aniversario de Evgeny Derbenko Pavel Ukhanov, Anton Lukyanovsky, Pavel Fomin, Nikita Tabaev y la Orquesta Rusa de Instrumentos Folklóricos "Melodías de Rusia" de la Filarmónica de Stupino, Director Artístico y Director Aleksey Sysoev interpretarán obras de Evgeny Derbenko. 2019booklet.pdf Calendario de conciertos de 2019: carteles de cada concierto y folleto de programa en: 2019Moscow |
Concurso internacional de conciertos de acordeón - Croaciaby Christine Johnstone |
La Competencia Internacional de Concierto de Acordeón se llevará a cabo en el Instituto de Música de Croacia en Zagreb, Croacia, del 17 al 20 de septiembre de 2020. Esta competencia (IACC) presenta una competencia de concierto para acordeonistas y bandoneonistas con el acompañamiento de una orquesta clásica. La competencia se estableció para identificar músicos talentosos y ayudarlos a desarrollar sus carreras a través de un concierto (instrumento solista con orquesta) que generalmente es menos accesible al acordeón. Lleva a los acordeonistas a Zagreb, Croacia, para que compitan en una exposición internacional con orquestas eminentes, debuta en famosas salas de conciertos, giras y lanzamiento de álbumes. Es la oportunidad de su vida para los acordeonistas que desean seguir sus carreras no solo como artistas internacionales, sino también como solistas de concierto. Se alienta a los músicos de cualquier edad y nivel de estudio a postularse. El jurado internacional incluirá a Cesare Chiacchiaretta (Italia), Krešimir Seletkovic (Croacia), Dominique Emorine (Paris Moscou Duo - Francia), Peter Soave (Estados Unidos), Matej Meštrovic (Croacia) y Marjan Krajna (Croacia). Los premios incluyen: Actuación en la famosa Filarmónica de Berlín Kammermusiksaal con la Orquesta Nacional Alemana (Alemania) Actuación en Joseph Haydn Saal con el Euro Sinfonietta Wien (Austria) Recital tour de China: hasta 8 conciertos en lugares prestigiosos Oportunidad de grabar y lanzar un álbum con PARMA Recordings de los EE. UU. (Distribución mundial) Compromisos con las siguientes orquestas: Orquesta Sinfonica di Sanremo (Italia) Orquesta Sinfonica Citta di Grosseto (Italia) Orquesta de cámara croata (Croacia) Filarmónica de Subotica (Serbia) Orquesta Filarmónica de Ruse (Bulgaria) Plazo de solicitud: Todos los materiales de solicitud deben estar completos y recibidos digitalmente por la Oficina de Competencia antes de las 5pm del 15 de mayo de 2020. Reglas de la competencia: 2020CroatiaRules.pdf Para más detalles, escriba a: office@accordioncompetition.com |
Martynas Levickis (Lituania) nombrada artista en residencia - Alemaniaby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Martynas Levickis - Shallow (Ha nacido una estrella) con Igne Pikalaviciute y Mikroorkéstra El acordeonista lituano Martynas Levickis (foto a la izquierda) fue nombrado artista en residencia en el Festival 2020 de Mecklenburg-Vorpommern celebrado en el norte de Alemania. Se une a una distinguida lista de artistas en el evento que incluye a Nigel Kennedy, Daniel Hope, Pinchas Zukerman y Daniel Muller-Schott. Martynas, que interpreta un repertorio clásico y contemporáneo afirma: “Este nombramiento y logro significa mucho para mí personal y profesionalmente. Me siento enormemente inspirado y desafiado por él, pero lo más importante es que estoy orgulloso de que mi instrumento haya sido puesto en una posición tan importante. Es un logro inmenso para mí como acordeonista y tengo ganas de pararme en esa línea de marcado que identifica el instrumento como digno, respetado y amado ". El tutor de acordeón de la Royal Academy of Music, Londres, Owen Murray, escribió: "Esto es fabuloso para la evolución del acordeón a la corriente principal". Próximos detalles del concierto: 14 de diciembre a las 4pm Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - Castillo en Ulrichshesen, Alemania Actuación con el conjunto de la ciudad de Vilna Mikroorkéstra El programa incluye música de Bach, Albinoni, Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla, Handel, Vivaldi, Pelecis y Villa-Lobos. Correo electrónico: Schachermeier@goette.de |
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Rob Howard: Accordion Anthology 2 Book Reviewby Harley Jones |
The new book by Rob Howard, ‘Accordion Anthology 2’ Catalog robaccord08 has been reviewed by Peter Ayers (MD Norvic Concordia), Norwich. A segment of the review: "What makes the book so enjoyable to read are the numerous excellent colour photographs, the only black and white photographs being those taken a long while ago. Although Rob has written some of the articles, others are by those who are specialists in a particular area of the accordion." Read the whole review at: Catalog robaccord08 |
Accordion Babes 2020 – Women Who Dare - Worldwideby Diatonic News |
Renée de la Prade says: Can feminists be sexy? We think so! The 2020 Accordion Babes Pin-Up Calendar offers a beautiful, sensual, and empowering way to appreciate modern accordion music. Thirteen indie musicians team up in a calendar full of sassy accordion pin-up photos; it comes with a compilation CD with one track from each artist. Together, we prove that the accordion is a mighty instrument, and that the women who play it are bold, daring, adventurous souls, making their mark on the 21st century. With music ranging from orchestral pop-punk, to folk, blues, country, Cajun, waltzes and polka, young and old accordion fans all have a great album to look forward to in the 2020 Accordion Babes CD. The 2020 artists are: Joana Reis (cover) – Portugal LynnMarie – USA Mishkin Fitzgerald – United Kingdom Susan Hwang – USA Renee de la Prade – USA/ Germany Calvaleigh Rasmussen – USA Debra Peters – USA Sarah Savoy – USA/ France Wendy Fitz – USA Skyler Fell – USA Aurelia Cohen – USA Miss Natasha Enquist – Canada Meredith Pangrace - USA 2020 Calendars are now available for $20 (USD) For further information and orders email: accordionpinupcalendar@gmail.com |
New Youtube Teaching videos by Alexander Poeluevby Christine Johnstone |
Video: How to Play the Chromatic Scale on Accordion? Accordion Lifehacks #1 Alexander Poeluev (picture left) has begun a series of Youtube videos entitled "Accordion Lifehacks", where he teaches "How to play accordion" "How to become an accordion prodigy". In this first video lesson he gives teaching tips on "How to Play the Chromatic Scale on Accordion". The Chromatic scale usually takes place in different passages and can be difficult to play, not only for beginners but for those who have played accordion for a long time. In this video lesson you will learn how to play the chromatic scale on accordion faster. Translated - Ksenia Posternyak English voice - Kirill Posternyak Project Manager - Elizaveta Poelueva |
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Marco Lo Russo at Latina Province Concerts 2019 – Italyby Rob Howard |
Video: Caruso Made in Italy by Marco Lo Russo a "Monitor Laziotv" Accordionist Marco Lo Russo will give two concerts in Latina Province this week. The first will be held on December 14th at 6pm at the Circolo Cittadino di Latina, Italy. This concert is held in conjunction with the “Fall Concert 2019” organised by the International Campus Foundation of Music in Latina. Marco will perform a solo accordion recital with original compositions, world music, jazz and tango. The following day, December 15th, he will perform at the Cathedral of Santa Maria Annunziata in Priverno, Italy. At this event Marco will perform with Korean soprano Min Ji Kang and together they will offer a varied repertoire of Christmas pieces, classical music and some small surprises. For details phone: +39 340 94 04 250 |
“Teapot in the Tuba” Christmas Concerts – Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
“Teapot in the Tuba” duo, which includes Mike Allen (clarinet) and accordionist Katheryn Petersen will perform their repertoire of jazzy Roma, pop, original and seasonal tunes at their December concerts leading up to Christmas. December 15th: the duo will entertain at the 7th Annual Winter Solstice Coffee House, Britannia Community Centre in Vancouver from 7pm to 9pm. Email: britanniacc@vancouver.ca December 21st: performance at the 26th Secret Lantern Solstice Celebration, False Creek Community Centre Games Room in Vancouver from 7pm to 7.45pm December 22nd: performance at the Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market in Vancouver from 10am to 12 midday. Email: info@eatlocal.org December 24th: performance at the Vancouver Christmas Market at Jack Poole Plaza in Vancouver from 4pm to 6pm. Phone: +1 778-200-0167 |
Coba Performs at Christmas Concert - Japanby Christine Johnstone |
Popular Japanese accordionist, Coba will be performing at a Christmas Concert entitled "Christmas Live 2019" at the Wink Aichi Large Hall in Nagoya on December 22nd at 5pm. Coba will be accompanied by Kiyotsugu Amano (guitar), Bakabon Suzuki (bass) and Masataka Tenkura (drums). For details on his Nagoya concert phone: 052-320-9933 |
Accordionist Murl Allen Sanders with the LeRoy Bell Band in Seattle - USAby Christine Johnstone |
Accordionist Murl Allen Sanders (picture left) will perform a concert with the LeRoy Bell Band at the Tractor Tavern in NW Seattle, WA on December 28th at 7.30pm. LeRoy Bell is a rock/pop/soul singer & songwriter who has written hits for Elton John. Murl Allen Sanders is a musician, composer, teacher and recording artist who is active in the Seattle area music scene and across the United States, Canada, England, Brazil and Japan. Murl has worked with such diverse artists as Chuck Berry, Etta James, Il Divo, Glenn Yarbrough, Seattle Symphony, Brazilian accordionist Chico Chagas, Stas Venglevski, Gary Blair and more. For concert details phone: (206) 789-3599 |
New Year's Eve Gala Celebrations with Alex Meixner Band in Florida – USAby Christine Johnstone |
The Alex Meixner Band will entertain at a New Year's Eve Gala Celebration organised by the German American Society of Central Florida in Casselberry, Florida on December 31st from 5pm. The event will feature dancing and celebrations to “Ring in the New Year” in traditional German-American style. The Alex Meixner Band plays a unique mix of a wide variety of styles and connects with audiences of all ages. There will be party favors and a traditional Balloon Drop at midnight. For details email: info@alexmeixner.com |
Chaika 2020 Concert in Brisbane – Australiaby Christine Johnstone |
“Chaika Band” (which includes accordionist Emily-Rose Šárkova) will perform a concert along with Kristin Berardi & James Sherlock (vocals and guitar) at the Queensland Multicultural Centre, Kangaroo Point, Queensland on January 4th at 7pm. For further concert information email: info@chaikaband.com |
2020 Ian Lowthian Gentle Start Accordion Music Weekend - UKby Christine Johnstone |
Ian Lowthian (picture right) will kick off his 2020 music weekends with an accordion “Gentle Start Weekend” on January 25th and 26th. The weekend will take place in Ettrickbridge in the heart of the beautiful Scottish Borders. The event will begin with some nice slower numbers to break us into 2020 gently! Airs and Waltzes mostly, but perhaps the odd slow reel or slow foxtrot! For details email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
"Midnight in Paris" Concert in Minnesota - USAby Christine Johnstone |
The Cafe Accordion Orchestra, which includes accordionist Dan Newton will present "Midnight in Paris" at Crooners Supper Club in Minneapolis, Minnesota with Tony Balluff and Diane Jarvi on January 14th, 2020. The group play a mix of romantic, gypsy-influenced valse-musette, swing, ballads, tangos, cha chas, rumbas, and cumbias to create a wonderfully varied show. For details email: daddysqueeze@daddysqueeze.com |
Mabon “Last Huzzah” Tour in 2020 - UKby Christine Johnstone |
Popular Welsh band “Mabon”, which includes Jamie Smith (accordion & vocals), Oliver Wilson-Dickson (fiddle & vocals), Ron Juppy (guitar & vocals), Matt Downer (electric & upright basses & vocals) and Iolo Whelan (drums, percussion & vocals) have decided to disband in 2020 after twenty years of good times. Band members say they have so many good memories of great concerts across the years and they are truly grateful for your support and enthusiasm along the way. Although it's a thoroughly amicable ending: it's time for new projects for some of the band, and new chapters for others. However, before they finish, the band has launched a final UK tour entitled “The Last Huzzah” beginning in February 2020. Dates are: February 14th: PONTYPRIDD - Hawthorn Community Centre February 15th: PEMBROKESHIRE - Solva Memorial Hall February 20th: CAERNARFON - Galeri Caernarfon February 21st: DEVON - Teignmouth Pavilions February 22nd: MONMOUTHSHIRE - The Narth March 6th: PEMBROKESHIRE - Penally Village Hall March 7th: PORTHCAWL - Cwlwm Celtaidd festival April 30th: ALDERSHOT - West End Centre May 1st: NEW MILTON - Forest Arts Centre May 2nd: FAREHAM - Ashcroft Arts Centre May 7th: CARDIGAN - Theatr Mwldan May 8th: BUILTH WELLS - Wyeside Theatre May 9th: GLYN CEIRIOG - Ceiriog Centre May 20th: NOTTINGHAM - Lakeside Arts May 21st: LONDON - Cecil Sharp House May 22nd: CARDIFF - Saint David's Hall June 11th: DORSET - venue to be confirmed June 12th: DEVON - Plough Arts, Torrington June 13th: POWYS - Llanbedr Village Hall Mabon play a mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic/Folk/World music and expect to add more dates to this list next year. For further information email: info@jamiesmithsmabon.com |
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Congreso de Invierno de la CIA, del 28 de febrero al 1 de marzo de 2020 en Praga - República Checaby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
The 143rd General Assembly Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes CIA Winter Congress will be held at the Hotel Olympik, Sokolovská 138, in Prague, Czech Republic from February 28th to March 1st, 2020. The Congress is being hosted by CIA Voting Member The Prague Conservatory of Music, Jirí Lukeš - Director. Schedule download at: 2020WinterCongress.pdf To receive the special CIA hotel rate, please make your booking before 15 February 2020. Online registrations at: http://www.accordions.com/cia/cia_winter_congress.php |
Renzo Ruggieri lanza su look Partituras - Italiaby Harley Jones |
La composición de Renzo Ruggieri ll Tuo Sguardo, Catálogo: rrenzo521, es una transcripción para acordeón bajo estándar del álbum "Valentino è Tango" Catálogo: rruggieri11 para jazz tango / acordeón virtuoso. La composición de Renzo Ruggieri ll Tuo Sguardo ahora en lanzamiento, Catálogo: rrenzo521 La partitura (solo), formato .pdf tiene improvisaciones a nivel de la disposición del álbum. La música es difícil de interpretar pero, gracias a una melodía muy efectiva, se presta tanto a situaciones de conciertos como a competencias internacionales. Catálogo: rrenzo518 Valentango (solo) partituras formato .pdf. "Valentango" es una composición tomada del espectáculo 'Valentino è Tango!' dedicado al mito de Rudolph Valentino y la historia del tango. |
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