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Правила и условия конкурса «Кубок мира 2012» – Италияby Harley Jones |
На сайте конкурса «Кубок мира» (Coupe Mondiale website) появились условия и правила конкурса и фестиваля «Кубок мира 2012», который пройдет в городе Сполето (Италия) с 21 по 25 августа. В этом году предполагается 8 категорий участников: - 65 Coupe Mondiale (основная категория концертных исполнителей старше 18 лет) - Masters Coupe Mondiale (облегченная категория концертных исполнителей старше 18 лет) - Junior Coupe Mondiale (категория концертных исполнителей до 18 лет) - International Virtuoso Entertainment (категория эстрадных исполнителей старше 18 лет) - Junior International Virtuoso Entertainment (категория эстрадных исполнителей до 18 лет) - International Competition for Ensemble Music (категория камерных ансамблей) - International Competiton for Digital Accordion (категория исполнителей на цифровых инструментах) - Best New Original Work (classical) (категория композиторов на новое оригинальное сочинение академического направления) Главным изменением в 2012 году стало расширение клавишной категории Piano Accordion, которая с этого года включает в себя также исполнителей на баянах и переименована в Masters Coupe Mondiale. Требования по программе остаются неизменными: программа продолжительностью 15-20 минут исполняется в один тур. Категория разработана с целью стать ступенькой между категорией юниоров (Junior Coupe Mondiale) и концертной категорией (64 Coupe Mondiale) с ее объемной программой. В этом году конкурс «Кубок мира» проводит организация Italian Accordion Culture (IAC). Конкурс пройдет в красивейшем культурном городе Сполето, известном своими многочисленными ежегодными музыкальными фестивалями. На время конкурса для участников и сопровождающих будут предоставлено жилье по очень привлекательной цене. Полная информация появится онлайн в скором времени. Образцы заявок будут выложены в Интернете 1 Мая. Дата окончания приема заявок – 15 июля 2012 года. CIA President, Raymond Bodell looks forward to welcoming you to the to the 65th Coupe Mondiale and the 128th CIA International General Assembly of Delegates Congress in Spoleto, Italy, being hosted by the association headed by Mirco Patarini (Artistic Director IAC), Gianluca Bibiani (President IAC), Federica Celesti (IAC Executive) and Ilaria Bellini (IAC Communications). Президент Международной Конфедерации Аккордеонистов (CIA) Раймонд Бодель с нетерпением ждет возможности поприветствовать вас на 65 конкурсе Кубок мира и на 128 Международной Генеральной Ассамблее Конгресса Делегатов CIA в Сполето, Италия. Принимающей стороной выступит ассоциация Italian Accordion Culture (IAC) и ее руководство – Мирко Патарини (Арт-директор IAC), Джанлука Бибиани (Президент IAC), Федерика Челести (Исполнительный Директор IAC) и Илария Беллини (Директор по связям IAC). Для получения полной информации о конкурсе и фестивале посетите сайт конкурса Coupe Mondiale website. |
Аккордеонист Джон Джоунс (John Jones) попал в почетный список (New Year's Honours List) «За благотворительную деятельность», Макклсфилд – Великобританияby Rob Howard |
Аккордеонист Джон Джоунс был награжден M.B.E. (Member of the British Empire) и попал в почетный список New Year’s Honours List 'For charitable services' («За благотворительную деятельность»). За последние 20 лет Джон Джоунс сыграл большое количество благотворительных концертов в Госпитале Macclesfield General Hospital и в других местах, и на сегодняшний день им собрано более 200.000 фунтов для таких медицинских организаций и учреждений, как East Cheshire Hospice, Macclesfield Hospital Scanner Appeal, Macmillan Nurses, Cancer Research UK, Alzheimer’s Society и других. В процессе его долгосрочной деятельности по привлечению средств Джон – член аккордеонного клуба Stockport Accordion Club – также стал выдающимся пропагандистом аккордеона, развлекая огромное количество публики своей музыкой. Джон Джоунс родился в 1942 году, работал инженером-строителем, днем проектировал мосты, а в ночное время работал пианистом в пабе. В 1980-х он начал играть на старинной, 1936 года выпуска, гармонике Ranco, принадлежавшей его покойному отцу, в 1987 году вступил в клуб Stockport Accordion Club. Аккордеон вошел в жизнь Джона, когда он ушел со своей работы, а с 1990 года он начал свой марафон по сбору средств на благотворительные нужды. Дополнительная информация по e-mail: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
Международный аккордеонный конкурс и фестиваль в Кастельфидардо – Италияby Harley Jones |
37 международный аккордеонный конкурс и фестиваль ”Città di Castelfidardo" пройдет в городе Кастельфидардо с 19 по 23 сентября 2012 года при поддержке городской администрации в сотрудничестве с туристической ассоциацией Pro-Loco Tourist Association, художественным руководителем фестиваля Паоло Пиккьо (Paolo Picchio) и Ideazione Eventi. Фестиваль 2012 года начнется с Гала концерта-открытия в театре и закончится церемонией закрытия, которая пройдет в воскресенье 23 сентября. Программа фестиваля включает гала-концерты в Astra Theatre, живые выступления днем и ночью по всему городу, концерты для детей клуба Baby Club Music, мастер-классы, презентации дисков, выставки и стенды, а также новое реалити-шоу Music Reality Show, которое будет транслироваться по Интернет-ТВ. Международный аккордеонный конкурс ”Città di Castelfidardo" открыт для солистов баянистов и аккордеонистов (академического и эстрадного направления), а также для ансамблей и оркестров с участием аккордеона/баяна. Правила и условия можно скачать на: 2012castelfidardo. Последний срок подачи заявок – 26 августа. Заявки можно скачать на: 2012castel_entry. Категории: Секция академической музыки Cat Premio (основная категория концертных исполнителей без ограничения возраста) Cat. A (солисты до 12 лет) Cat. B (солисты до 15 лет) Cat. C (солисты до 18 лет) Cat. D Soloists (солисты без ограничения возраста) Cat. E (камерные ансамбли и оркестры с участием аккордеона/баяна в составе от 2-9 человек) Секция эстрадной музыки Cat. G (солисты до 18 лет) Cat. H (солисты без ограничения возраста) Cat. I (оркестры и ансамбли без ограничения возраста участников с репертуаром, состоящим преимущественно из эстрадной музыки, джаза и/или композиций Астора Пьяццоллы). Для получения дополнительной информации посетите сайт Castelfidardo website. |
Бесплатные объявления об аккордеонных мероприятиях на Accordion-YellowPages.com – киберпространствоby Harley Jones |
Se recuerda a todos los organizadores de festivales, conciertos y competiciones que suban sus Futuros Eventos para el 2012 en Accordion-YellowPages.com website. Это бесплатно, и вы можете сделать это самостоятельно. Вы также можете изменять и обновлять список своих мероприятий по мере поступления новой информации. Календарь раздела о будущих событиях Future Events отображается в верхней правой части этого раздела Еженедельных новостей (Weekly News) портала accordions.com на 7-ми языках. Здесь же отображаются ссылки на Новости России, а также новости США и новости о диатонических гармониках. Огромное количество читателей, более 50000 человек в неделю, просматривают календарь грядущих событий, так что мы напоминаем всем организаторам аккордеонных мероприятий в полной мере воспользоваться этой бесплатной службой, чтобы держать аккордеонное сообщество в курсе событий. Организаторы могут отправлять информацию о своих мероприятиях на электронный адрес:harleyaccordion@yahoo.com |
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Lácides Romero TV Broadcast, Bogota – Colombiaby Rob Howard |
Leading concert accordionist Lácides Romero performed in a live TV broadcast from the Teatro de Ballas Artes, Bogota, on New Year’s Eve. Lácides as guest soloist with the Teatro de Ballas Artes Symphony Orchestra, under guest conductor Uros Lajovic, from Slovenia. His accordion solos included the Waltz from the film ‘Amelia’ by Yann Tiersen, Monti’s ‘Czardas’, ‘Brise Napolitana’, by Guerino/Peyronnin, the premiere of ‘De Paseo’, for accordion and symphony orchestra, by Colombian compser Juancho Valencia. Music Educator graduated of the “Universidad Pedagógica de Colombia” in Bogota (2003), folklore researcher, composer and concert accordionist. He currently is professor for harmonic keyboards and accordion at the “Universidad Pedagógica Nacional” in Bogota, and for the “Colombia Creativa” Iniciative at the University of Antioquia. He is also working in his own recording studio. |
Italy's Accordion Industry: Tiny And Thriving, Syndicated News Report - Italyby Harley Jones |
‘Italy's Accordion Industry: Tiny And Thriving’ is a syndicated news article written by Christopher Livesay, published on January 9th 2012, and reproduced here for your interest. … 2012Tiny |
Rita Davidson Leads Pleasantdale School International Festival with Accordion - USAby Harley Jones |
Photo above of Rita Davidson (accordion) and Deborah Rees (guitar). On December 15th, 2011, 56 fifth graders, members of the Pleasantdale School Chorus, New Jersey, presented their Annual Fifth Grade International Festival for family, friends, and members of the West Orange, New Jersey, public school system. The annual Fifth Grade International Festival is a Pleasantdale tradition that goes back about 15 years. Read the full article by Rita Davidson at 2011Pleasant. |
Merv Conn Passes Away, Maryland – USAby Rob Howard |
Washington-based veteran accordion entertainer Merv Conn died aged 91 on December 20th at the National Lutheran Home in Rockville, Maryland. Merv Conn was born Mervin Aaron Cohen on Febuary 19th 1920 in Washington DC. He took the Conn surname later as a musician. He began playing the accordion as a teenager, and started as a professional musician playing local events and on radio programs. His repertoire was enormous, and he could play just about any kind of gig - bar mitzvahs, Oktoberfest fetes, Washington Senators baseball games, weddings, dances, concerts on cruise ships, Christmas parties, etc. His fame was such that he performed private recitals for US Presidents Truman, Johnson and Nixon. From the mid 1940s, Merv Conn gave accordion lessons, and his students included President Richard M. Nixon’s daughters. At one point he employed five instructors who taught more than 300 students a week. During World War II, he worked as an auditor for the Treasury Department. It was there he met Rhoda Silverman, whom he married in 1942. She died 1989. Merv Conn is survived by two children, Robert Conn of Silver Spring and Maria Cohen of New York. AAA Historian Joan Grauman has written a very nice article for the Accordion USA News titled "Memories of Merv Conn". http://www.accordionusa.com/default.aspx#art948 Washington Post obituary: MervConn |
Marco Lo Russo’s New CD ‘Modern Accordion’, Rome – Italyby Rob Howard |
The very accomplished accordionist Marco Lo Russo, in collaboration with pianist Simone Sciubata, has released ‘Modern Accordion’, a CD featuring 17 of his compositions, published by Flippermusic. The tracks on ‘Modern Accordion’ are: Moments in Life, Taksim Accordion, Solemn Promises, Big Fun, Dernière Valse, Flamentango, Bajo La Piel, Eastern Fiesta, Dreamers, Moon Over Catarmarca, Luces De La Ciudad, Deep Tango, Obscurity, Pulaciones, Evoluciones, Morning Star, Punjab Tango. For further information email: stampa@marcolorusso.com |
Argentine Tango Milonga, Axiouploi – Greeceby Rob Howard |
A Tango Trio from Macedonia, with Toni Pecanov (accordion), Plamenka Trajkovska (violin), and Ajhan Kibord (piano), played for a highly successful and well supported annual milonga in Axiopoli, Polikastro, Greece on January 7th. The event took place at the Taste Archontaki restaurant in Axiopoli, and involved members of the local Argentinean Tango Club plus visitors from Thessalonika and other areas. Present was the Deputy Mayor Anastasios Derventis and municipal consultant Elena Liakopoulou. The highlight of the evening was a dance display by Diego Mastrantzelo and Evi Risen. For further information email: tpecanov@yahoo.com |
‘14 Years Ago’ – Joan Sommers in Puerto Ricoby Rob Howard |
Towards the end of 1997 Professor Joan Sommers, from the USA, visited Puerto Rico. The first news on Accordions Worldwide for January 1998 included a report of her visit to a place we rarely hear from in terms of accordion activity. JOAN C. SOMMERS, GUEST OF HONOUR - PUERTO RICO Contributed by Kevin Friedrich Joan Sommers, professor of Accordion at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, recently returned from San Juan, Puerto Rico where she directed a series of accordion orchestra workshops and master classes for the Puerto Rican Accordion Association. The accordion in Puerto Rico has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity and they were keen to benefit from the expertise of Joan Sommers. During her visit, Joan met with the Chancellor of the Casals Conservatory in San Juan, to discuss the importance of the Accordion in the music field today and was received with great enthusiasm. While a guest of the Puerto Rican Accordion Association, Joan delivered master classes, private lessons and lectures on the accordion related activities found at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Conservatory of Music. Joan Sommers was recently pictured in newspapers across the world when she conducted an accordion orchestra on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington, DC during the AAA (American Accordionists' Association) National Festival. |
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Roland V-Accordion - Check it out at NAMM 2012by Luigi Bruti Roland V-Accordion Division & Marketing Director |
Roland V-Accordion - Check it out at NAMM 2012 |
10th ‘Ascoltate 2012’ International Competition, Kaunas - Lithuaniaby Rob Howard |
The 10th International Accordion Competition ‘Ascoltate 2012’ takes from April 3rd to 5th at the Kaunas J.Gruodis Conservatory concert hall, J.Gruodis str. 6, Kaunas, Lithuania. The organizers are the Kaunas Accordion Society, Kaunas Music School, and the Kaunas J.Gruodis Conservatory. The competition is open for young accordionists of different ages, as soloists or as the members of an ensemble or an orchestra. There will be Classical and Variete categories. The number of the participants will be limited. The organizing committee will admit the first 100 application forms of the candidates in both categories. Entries close 15 February 2012. For the Classical sections, competitors must perform not less than 2 compositions: a) Baroque, classical or classical style composition(s); b) Free choice program. The program should consist of pieces reflecting different moods. The competitors in the Variete sections must perform not less than 2 compositions in variete style. Rules and Regulations: 2012ascoltate For further information email: mindaugas@akordeonas.lt |
‘Accords des Montagnes’ Festival, La Bresse – Franceby Rob Howard |
The ‘Accords des Montagnes’ accordion festival takes place from January 15th to 20th at La Bresse, Vosques. Guest accordionists include Jacques Besset, Phil Bouvier (picture left), Dorothée Lhoir, Sylvie Pulles, Jérémie Buirette and Frédéric Buch, The festival organizer is Frédéric Buch. For further information email: accordsdesmontagnes@gmail.com |
RAM Accordion Students Perform, London – UKby Rob Howard |
Lithuanian-born Martynas Levickis (picture left) is one of several young instrumentalists performing in concert at the Purcell Room, Southbank Room, on Friday January 13th, 7.45pm. Polish-born accordionist Bartosz Glowacki, also presently a student at the Royal Academy of Music, is in the final of the RAM Patrons Wigmore Award competition on January 17th, 1pm, in the Wigmore Hall, London. Accordion students from the RAM (accordion tutor Owen Murray) have participated in this event for the last 4 years. |
Entries Closing for Montrond les Bains International Competition – Franceby |
Entry Closing Date is Saturday 14 January 2012. The 15th edition of the International Montrond baths (France) will be held this year on 14 and 15 March. Photo left: Alexander Kolovski (Macedonia - left) Pavel Zyabko (Russia - right) along with Frédéric Deschamps, who had prepared for the event the first and second places of the 2011 Concours International de Montrond classic category. A total of € 5,100 will be divided between the junior and senior classic and variety categories. New for 2012, is the very international jury composed of Crystal Wang (China), Gorka Hermoza (Spain), Alexander Selivanov (Russia), Grayson Masefield (New Zealand), Andreas Nebl (Germany), Franck Angelis and Albenach Bernard (France). The International Concert includes a new work "Ka Mate Ka Ora" composed by Gorka Hermoza (composer of the first successful "Fragilissimo") on the theme of Haka New Zealand which will have its world premiere by Grayson Masefield (picture right) at this concert, with the composer in attendance. Andreas Nebl lead the World Hohner Accordion Orchestra and Alexander Selivanov interpret some great works of classical repertoire. The entire event will be broadcast live on the CMA Channel, and Mike Rossi, son of the famous French accordonist "Joé Rossi" will be responsible for producing and broadcasting the event on the Web. With the new formula for the jury, we know that many candidates have already sent their entries to participate in this major event that aims for accordionists of the highest level. This is the first competition of the year in the international calendar. The deadline for entries is January 14: Download 2012 Montrond Rules and Entry Form For further information email Gérard Chassagneux: jeunes-talents@montrond-les-bains.fr |
VAMÖ Accordion Competition, Vienna – Austriaby Rob Howard |
This year’s VAMÖ Competition for solo accordionists of various age categories takes place on February 26th at the Waldmüllerzentrum, Hasengasse 38, 1100 Vienna. The closing date for entries is January 14th. For further information email: kaleta.hermi@aon.at |
Guy Klucevsek and Alan Bern Concert, New York – USAby Rob Howard |
Guy Klucevsek (accordion - picture left) and Alan Bern (accordion and piano) perform in concert together on January 15th, 8pm, at The Stone, Ave. C/2nd Street, New York. Their program will include selections from their 2008 CD ‘Notefalls’. For further information email: gklucevsek@mac.com |
SAO Gurtweil Concert, Höchenschwand – Germanyby Rob Howard |
The Schlüchttal Accordion Orchestra Gurtweil perform in concert on January 22nd, 10am, in Höchenschwand, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Above is the very nice New Year message from the Schlüchttal Accordion Orchestra, artwork by Uli Ebner. For further information email: vorstand@sao-gurtweil.de |
Balkan Accordion Workshop Afternoon, Istanbul – Turkeyby Rob Howard |
A Balkan music workshop involving accordions and other instruments featuring Fati Fehmiju and Ertigul Senturk takes place on Sunday January 29th, 2pm. The venue is Caferga Mh, Agabey Sk No: 12, A Kadikay, Istanbul. For further information email: ibeka@mynet.com |
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Orchestra Lad Updated Website - Belarusby Orchestra Lad (Belarus) |
Orchestra Lad (Belarus) for talented youth with artistic director and conductor Galina Anikeeva, winner of the Belarus Special Presidential Fund has an updated website. |
Karen Fremar - accordionist, composer releases three new compositionsby Karen Fremar |
Karen Fremar - accordionist, composer, releases 3 new compositions for accordion, available for purchase online. ''That's The Limit', catalog:kfremar305, 'Vast Mountain', catalog:kfremar306 and 'Whatever You Do', catalog:kfremar307. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Gary Dahl updated musicby Gary Dahl |
Gary Dahl - Author, composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator announces the following updated music titles for purchase on-line. 'Tea for Two (Virtuoso Grade)', catalog:DH0101 and 'Lover', catalog:DH0157. Samples for this music is now available at the Music For Accordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
Paul Chamberlain selling his new CDby Paul Chamberlain |
Paul Chamberlain selling his CD titled 'Classical Accordion', catalog: cpaulCD201 with sound samples. Music performed by Paul Chamberlain. Purchase online. |
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Accordéon liturgique CD by Philippe Borecekby Alessandro Mugnoz |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of Accordéon liturgique CD, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. Artist is Philippe Borecek. |
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