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Weekly News from Around the World - 13-Jan-2017
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Editor’s Note:
Alessandrini Accordions Factory Interview, Castelfidardo - Italy
NAA New Website & Promoting 30th Anniversary Convention in Texas - USA
1st International Open Accordion Contest (IOAC), April, Trossingen - Germany
Future events of Friedrich Lips for 2017 - Russia, Croatia, UK, Austria
Mika Väyrynen Adds Accordion Study Course, Tampere - Finland

Отчеты для концертов, мастер-классов, конкурсов, фестивалей и т. Д.

Accordionists at the Gala Concert, Xiamen - China
Renzo Ruggieri New Solo Arrangement With String Orchestra Arrangement Free - Italy
New magazine ‘Accordion Post’ launched, West Midlands – UK
Video Part 2: Sergey Osokin Performing in Nigniy Novgorod - Russia
Anne Romagnoli (1926-2017), Chicago - USA
Wall Street Journal Features Dr. William Schimmel - USA
Archie Duncan (1927-2016), Scotland – UK
Gary Dahl Releases Ashokan Farewell Arrangement - USA
Yehuda Oppenheimer (1925-2012) Music Now Published - Israel

Будущие события

Gary Blair and Roman Jbanov Go East, Novosibirsk – Siberia
10th Festival Accords des Montagnes - France
2nd Festival D’Accordeon, Chapelle-Lez-Herlaimont – Belgium
‘Hommage a Gus Viseur’ Concert, Aix-En-Provence - France
Harry Hussey and Lily’s Weepers Jazz Night, Stoke-on-Trent – UK
‘Piazzolla & Beyond’ Concert, Stellenbosch - South Africa
NAO Thames area Accordion Festival, London – UK

Новые и обновленные сайты

Updated Site: Celebrity Interviews - Fisitalia Accordion Factory - Italy
Updated Site: Grayson Masefield Adds New Video - Switzerland
New: Espana Cani Ensemble Arrangement by Palmer-Hughes - USA
New release: Jessi Teich & Laurent Derache Duets eTracks Album - USA
Updated Site: Yehuda Oppenheimer (1925-2012) Music Information Updated - Israel

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Editor’s Note:

Rob HowardHappy New Year and welcome to 2017.

As always, Accordions Worldwide will be reporting accordion events, large and small, wherever they are happening if we get to know about them. If you know of any accordion activity that would benefit from some free publicity, contact me on: robaccord5@hotmail.com.

I will take this opportunity to remind you that this website contains a huge amount of accordion related articles, CD reviews, advertisements for books, music books, CDs, DVDs, sheet music, instruments, accessories, etc, and past Weekly News editions dating all the way back to 1996.

This all adds up to an unrivalled resource of material likely to be of interest to accordionists and enthusiasts.

Seasons greetings to you all from the team at Accordions Worldwide.

Rob Howard

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Alessandrini Accordions Factory Interview, Castelfidardo - Italy

Alessandrini Accordions
https://www.alessandriniaccordions.it


Daniela and Tonino AlessandriniVideo 1: Giorgio Conte at CQFP 2011
Video 2: Piotr Rangno @ Jazzfest Gronau 2013

"Know the People" Alessandrini Accordions Factory Interview 2017Alessandrini with:

Tonino Alessandrini (Owner)
Daniela Alessandrini (Owner)

Editor: Holda Paoletti-Kampl

"Know the People" behind the manufacturing of accordions in Castelfidardo who have made this small city so famous around the world for their quality accordions. Interview 2017Alessandrini

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NAA New Website & Promoting 30th Anniversary Convention in Texas - USA

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Norman SeatonThe National Accordion Association (NAA) President Norman Seaton (picture left) announces the new NAA website which has been totally reconstructed to be mobile friendly and allow people on phones as well as on computer, to look for any accordion-related information within 3 clicks.

The new site also promotes the the 30th Anniversary Convention of the NAA at the Hyatt Regency in Richardson, Texas from March 8- 11, 2017.

The NAA is launching the 2017 convention with the expected grandeur of a major celebration and an exciting program is planned.

Full information and registration details are online on the new website at: http://www.NationalAccordion.org

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1st International Open Accordion Contest (IOAC), April, Trossingen - Germany

DHV logoIOAC coverThe 1st International Open Accordion Contest (IOAC) and the Akkordeon Grenzenlos (Accordions Unlimited) 2017 Festival are taking place in Trossingen, Germany, 18 to 22 April.

The IOAC competition categories are:
- Soloists "Classical" over 18 years
- Soloists "Popular" over 18 years
- Soloists "Classical" under18 years
- Soloists "Popular" under 18 years
- Soloists under 15 years
- Soloists under 12 years
- World Music / Bands (2-6 instruments, at least 1 accordion)
- World Music / Bands (2-6 instruments, at least 1 accordion) average age of band under 18 years.
- World Music / Bands (2-6 instruments, at least 1 accordion) average age of band under 15 years.

The event organizers are:
Hohner Konservatorium Trossingen
Deutscher Harmonika Verband e. V. (German member of the CIA).

Entries can be made online. Entry closing date is: 15 March 2017

Download in German and English, information and entry pdf file at: 2017IOAC.pdf

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Future events of Friedrich Lips for 2017 - Russia, Croatia, UK, Austria

Friedrich LipsFuture events of Friedrich Lips in Russia, Austria Croatia and UK.

5th February
Head of jury at the regional competition in Moscow.

13th to 20th February
Masterclass in Pula (Croatia)

22nd to 25th February
Masterclass at the Royal Academy in London

18th March
Allrussian Day of bayan, accordion and harmonica in Moscow
Michael Bronner: „Eight sonnets about love“ for bayan and chamber orchestra (world premiere)

5th June
G. Kancheli: „Kapote“ for bayan, percussion, bass guitar and strings
„Soloists of Moscow“, Y. Bashmet, cond.
Big Hall of Conservatory in Moscow

10th to 14th July
Workshop at Musikforum Viktring (Austria)

11th July
“Viktring connection” concert with Friedrich Lips, Klaus Paier und Asja Valcic
Cathedral of Viktring

13th to 17th December
29th festival „Bayan and Bayanists“ in Moscow

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Mika Väyrynen Adds Accordion Study Course, Tampere - Finland

University of Applied Sciences (TAMK).
Mika VäyrynenFinnish accordionist Mika Väyrynen will launch a new course of study in Tampere, Finland.  This new course will compliment his current teaching activities at the famous Sibelius Academy in Helsinki. The new opportunity for study will be in Mika's hometown of Tampere, where he will being offering courses at the University of Applied Sciences (TAMK).
 
Students are invited to apply for the four year course which leads to the Accordion Teachers Certification (AMK). The application timeframe is March 15th to April 5th 2017. The course of study is not only directed towards those who wish to become accordion teachers, but also those who seek profound solo studies, as students will also take weekly lessons on accordion as well as participate in Chamber Music etc. You find information from their website http://www.tamk.fi/musiikki-paiva-muusikko
 
Tampere, an attractive and thriving city, is nestled between two lakes and located about 180 km north from Helsinki. It has a population of about 220,000 and boasts a very active cultural life including the renowned world class Tampere Philharmonia and a variety of concerts which are held on a weekly basis. For more information about Tampere in English: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampere
 
Mika Väyrynen is one of the most prolific accordion performing and recording artists in the world today. With more than 20 CDs including solo, chamber and orchestral works to his credit, he started his performance career by giving his debut recital in 1985, when was just 17 years old. Since then, he has performed all over the world, including most of the European countries, all Nordic countries, Japan, Russia, USA and China. He has performed as soloist of practically every major Finnish Orchestra, as well as the Estonian State Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and the Copenhagen Philharmonic. Conductors with whom he has performed are renowned Maestros including Okko Kamu, Sakari Oramo, John Storgårds, Ralf Gothoni, Juha Nikkola, Olari Elts, Vello Pähn, Atso Almila, Andres Mustonen, and many others.
 
Interested students are invited to contact the Director of Musical Education Mr. Timo Salo to seek further information and enquiries about study opportunities and the application process at e-mail: timo.salo@tamk.fi

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Accordionists at the Gala Concert, Xiamen - China

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Cover25 accordionists (aged between 8 and 14 years old) were among 682 other performers, from the Siming Youth Palace, who all performed at the two New Year Gala concerts held at the prestigious Xiamen Minnan Theatre, 18th and 19th December, 2016.

They performed the well-known Chinese Opera piece "Hunting Tigers up on the Mountain", arranged for the accordion.

These children have rehearsed each weekend since July 2016 and are led by three highly regarded accordion teachers: Ouyang Fang (who studied in Germany for many years), Xie Ling and Hong Mei.

Other beautiful pictures from the concert at: 2016Xiamen

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Renzo Ruggieri New Solo Arrangement With String Orchestra Arrangement Free - Italy

Renzo RuggieriRenzo Ruggieri has released a new arrangement. Catalog: rrenzo511 Figaro by Gioacchino Rossini.

This is a very skillful and useful arrangement. The accordion solo is arranged for solo concerts and the same accordion solo also works with full string orchestra accompaniment. Listen to the video above, performer Mario D'Amario.

To my knowledge, this is also the only version of Figaro for Accordion and String Orchestra.

This Renzo Ruggieri 40 page score includes the accordion solo, string orchestra conductors score and all the parts for the string orchestra. The price of the music is only €10 for the solo and Renzo is most generously giving the string orchestra score and parts arrangement for free. Samples from the pdf music file are online.

Catalog: rrenzo511 Figaro by Gioacchino Rossini for accordion solo and for accordion solo with string orchestra.

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New magazine ‘Accordion Post’ launched, West Midlands – UK

Accordion PostA new bi-monthly magazine ‘Accordion Post’ will be launched in January. Aimed at enthusiasts and edited and published by Barry Smith, this A4 sized glossy magazine plans to continue on from the now defunct ‘Accordion World’.

Subscription costs £27 for the year with a P&P of £7.20. Payments may be made by post by cheque or by credit card. Post – Cheques payable to Midland Accordion Festivals & sent to 41 Siviters Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 8DP, UK.

Barry Smith is the organiser of the annual Midland Accordion Festival held in Dudley each November. He was one those who helped the late Malcolm Gee set up the Birmingham-based Club Accord in 1976. Taught the accordion by Les Devaldi, for many years Barry fronted the Barry Schmidt Bavarian Band, and performed alongside the likes of Norman Wisdom, Max Bygraves, Frankie Howerd, Beryl Reed, Ted Rogers, and he has performed for celebrities including Bill Gates and Richard Branson.

For further information email: accordions2010@hotmail.co.uk

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Video Part 2: Sergey Osokin Performing in Nigniy Novgorod - Russia

Space CD coverVideo: Part 2 of excerpts from a recent performance by Sergey Osokin in Nigniy Novgorod.

Video: Part 1 is online at:
http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=09-Dec-2016&lang=en#art12428

Sergey Osokin is a winner of international accordion competitions and now tutor at the Schnittke Moscow State Institute of Music.

Sergey recently released the "Space" album. Electic, bold, colorful and intriguing are just some of the words written about this new CD Catalog: os604 (€15 plus postage) and eTracks mp3 album (€9 sent by email).

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Anne Romagnoli (1926-2017), Chicago - USA

Italo American
Anne RomagnoliAnne Romagnoli (nee Piatanesi), music teacher, businesswoman and expert on accordion manufacture and repair, died Friday January 6th at the age of 90.

Anne Romagnoli was the longtime owner of the Italo-American Accordion Manufacturing Company, widely known in the Midwest for new and used accordions. Many considered her to be the Chicago area’s First Lady of Accordions.

The company has been located in Oak Lawn at 5510 W. 95th St. since 1996, when it moved from its long-time home in Gage Park, at 3137 W. 51st t St. It was founded in the early 1900s in the city’s ‘Little Italy’ neighbourhood and purchased by Mrs. Romagnoli’s father and uncles in 1915.

Mrs. Romagnoli and her husband, Giuseppe ‘Joe’ Romagnoli - known as the last man in America who could build an accordion from scratch - owned the business from the early 1950s until his death in 1994.

She also was owner of the Republic Music School of Chicago, which for years was headquarters at 59th and Kedzie in Chicago, across the street from the Colony Theatre. At the school, Mrs. Romagnoli taught accordion to hundreds of students, young and old.

In the 1950s, before the guitar bands became popular, the Italo-American employed as many as 100 people. Today, it has a small staff.

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Wall Street Journal Features Dr. William Schimmel - USA

William Schimmel
Picture above: William Schimmel warms up before a performance of the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center in New York.
Video above: The best known film appearance of William Schimmel is in the tango scene of "Scent of a Woman" starring Al Pacino.

The Wall Street Journal featured accordionist Dr. William Schimmel in an article in the January 9, 2017 publication written by Charles Passy. The article describes how Bill Schimmel, "an expert on Kurt Weill, has been the accordionist for the New York Philharmonic for over 40 years.

The New York Philharmonic often features unusual instruments which becomes a challenge for them to find a musician who is not only accomplished on his instrument but can also have a working knowledge of following a conductor and being a part of a symphony orchestra.

Dr. William Schimmel has all of these credentials and more. As a Juilliard trained musician, he is frequently asked to play with the Philharmonic and other orchestras around the country. He also performs in the pit orchestras on Broadway, his most recent performance being the accordionist for the award winning production of 'An American in Paris'."

On September 19, 2016 a free concert to honor the 70th birthday of William Schimmel was held at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ.

The concert was sponsored by the Composers Concordance and the New Jersey Percussion Ensemble presented contemporary music in honor of Bill Schimmel who has commissioned and premiered many new works.

Over the years Bill’s music has been included in television shows and films. His best known appearance is in the tango scene of "Scent of a Woman" starring Al Pacino. (See video above)

Bill Schimmel learned accordion as a child and attended Julliard School of Music where he received his doctorate in composition. While he was still a student at the school, his career was launched after he recorded songs of avant gard composer, Luiano Berio. An authority on Kurt Weill, Dr. Schimmel has recorded all of Weill's music with accordion

Beginning in 1981, Schimmel’s Tango Project has released a string of acclaimed recordings on the Nonesuch and Newport Classic labels. The first Tango Project recording went to No. 1 on Billboard’s classical charts and was named Record of the Year by Stereo Review magazine.

Schimmel has described the accordion as having a “built-in ironic duality,” both “elegant and vulgar.” That dual quality is captured in the tango scene of “Scent of a Woman,” where it adds a spirit of fun and an undertone of raw sexuality.

He has served and continues to serve as Artist in Residence of The American Accordionist's Association (AAA) where he also serves as Distinguished Lecturer in Residence and member of the Governing Board. 

Directed by Peter Jarvis, the Composers Concordance program featured eight world premieres including music composed by Schimmel alongside compositions by John Clark, Dan Cooper, Franz Hackl, Jarvis, Gene Pritsker, David Taylor and Payton MacDonald. Performers will include Schimmel, Pritsker on guitar, the New Jersey Percussion Ensemble and the B3+ Brass Trio.

Bill will be the moderator/curator of the AAA 23rd Master Class and Seminars July 28-30, 2017 at the Tenri Cultural Institute in New York City. 

For further information: accordionbill@gmail.com

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Archie Duncan (1927-2016), Scotland – UK

Archie DuncanArchie Duncan, one of Scotland’s leading post-war accordionists, was introduced to the piano accordion at the age of ten, and found himself part of a Scottish Command Concert Party entertaining the troops during World War Two. In 1946 he joined the army for two years and gained further experience playing with unit bands, after which he began to study the accordion more seriously.

Between 1948 and 1952, after which he turned professional, Archie entered Scottish, British and World Championships organised by the British Association of Accordionists, becoming the Scottish Open Champion four times during this period.

His first solo radio broadcast was with the BBC in October 1953. In 1954, he formed the Archie Duncan Quintet, and was involved in broadcasts for many years. From 1961 to 1965, he was principal accordionist with the Scottish Variety Orchestra. During the 1960s Archie appeared on the BBC TV shows ‘The White Heather Club’ and ‘Degrees of Folk’. In 1966, he recorded the theme music to the BBC television thriller ‘The Dark Island’, composed by Ian MacLachlan. Since then, ‘The Dark Island’ has become a frequently played and recorded Scottish number – but Archie Duncan did it first!

In the 1970s, Archie Duncan made two excellent LPs - ‘High Level Accordion’ and ‘Three Faces of St Andrew’, and also worked as a recording studio session accordionist. For many years he was a respected accordion repairer and tuner, and was the uncle of the present day accordionist Gary Blair.
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Gary Dahl Releases Ashokan Farewell Arrangement - USA

Gary DahlCatalog No: DH0257 - Ashokan Farewell by Jay Unger

Arranger Gary Dahl writes about this new arrangement:
The minimal use of embellishments is intentional so as to retain the poignancy of this composition. This arrangement is not hard to play but requires exceptional emotion to best convey the beautiful melody to your audience.

Jay Ungar and his wife and fellow musician, Molly Mason, were running the Ashokan Camp, a summer arts school specializing in fiddle and dancing. While there, Ray Ungar composed the tune and their group, Fiddle Fever—recorded the song, including it as part of their 1983 album Waltz of the Wind.

The inclusion meant that the song would need a name. Mason suggested “Ashokan Farewell.”.

The release of the album generally coincided with the years Ken Burns spent researching and producing The Civil War documentary. In 1984 in particular, Burns was on the lookout for songs that could serve as the soundtrack for the documentary.

Ken Burns heard the album and the rest is history.

Sample page online and to purchase: Catalog No: DH0257 - Ashokan Farewell by Jay Unger

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Yehuda Oppenheimer (1925-2012) Music Now Published - Israel

Yehuda OppenheimerFurther music composed or arranged by Yehuda Oppenheimer (1925-2012) that has never been published before.

OY509 - Serenade - Tosselli
OY523 - Debka (Oriental Dance)
OY579 - Souvenir d'amour (Valse Romantique)
OY594 - Ave Verum corpus - Mozart
OY596 - Mazurka (Traditional Polish)
OY559 - Tumbalalaika (4 part arrangement)
OY608 - Toy Symphony Haydn

View sample pages of the music and purchase online.

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Gary Blair and Roman Jbanov Go East, Novosibirsk – Siberia

Roman Jbanov, Gary Blair, Domi Emorine
Picture above: Roman Jbanov, Gary Blair, Domi Emorine

Scottish accordionist Gary Blair has travelled to Siberia be a competition adjudicator and to perform in concerts at a traditional music festival in Novosibirsk. Also adjudicating and performing is Roman Jbanov, who is one of the festival organisers.

Gary Blair will perform in a concert on Friday January 13th with Emy Dragoï, and again on Sunday January 15th.

Gary Blair is celebrating his 40th year in teaching, and is also a world travelled player and workshop leader, having performed in the USA, Canada, Russia, China, India, UAE, Qatar, Italy, France, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, etc. He is also the musical director of the Jimmy Blair Accordion Orchestra. 

This will be the 30th year of the festival, which celebrates the 120th anniversary of the birth of the famous Siberian accordionist Ivan Malanin, on what would be the 120th anniversary of his birth. This bi-annual festival has around 960 participants from different parts of Russia and ex-Soviet countries, including Belorussia, Ukraine, Kazakstan and Tatarstan. 

This year, for the first time, the festival will have guests from Spain, France, Portugal, Scotland, and Romania. It takes place at the Centre Palace, Jeleznodorojnikov of Novosibirsk and will attract thousands of people. The aim of the festival is to bring together traditional music from around the world and to forge cultural friendships.

Gary said, “I am delighted to be invited to perform at such a prestigious event in the accordion calendar. It is such an honor to have been invited by one of my musical heroes, Roman Jbanov, one of the finest players in the entire world! I am really excited and looking forward to representing Renfrewshire and Scotland on the world stage.

I hope that this will help in some small way to promote and support Paisley’s bid for City of Culture”. He later added “Siberia, where the warmth of the people makes up for the cold of the weather!”

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10th Festival Accords des Montagnes - France

10th Festival Accords des Montagnes
The 10th Festival Accords des Montagnes takes place from January 14th to 20th, featuring a varied range of concerts and dances at venues in Montagnes in eastern France. The guest accordionists include James Leseur, Stephanie Rodrigues, Michel Pruvot, Gilou, Jerome Richard, Franck Vilain, Laure Forestier, Nicolas Grandfils, Celine & Robert Antonelli, Myriam Thiebaut, Bac plus Zinc, Charlotte Buch, Alexis Balandier, Martial Vuillemin, Jean-Michel Rey & Co, Acorps de Rue, and the Orchestre Frederic Buch.

For further information email: accords.des.montagnes@gmail.com

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2nd Festival D’Accordeon, Chapelle-Lez-Herlaimont – Belgium

2nd Festival D’Accordeon, Chapelle-Lez-Herlaimont posterThe second Festival D’Accordeon takes place on Sunday January 15th, 11am onwards, at the Maison du Peuple de Chapelle, 8 rue Robert, 7160 Chapelle-Lez-Herlaimont, Belgium. The guest artists include accordionists Andre Loppe, Erika, Armand Gerard, and Laura Namur.

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‘Hommage a Gus Viseur’ Concert, Aix-En-Provence - France

Gus Viseur CD‘Hommage a Gus Viseur’ is a concert dedicated to the music and memory of Gus Visuer, held on Friday January 20th, 8.30pm, at Le Petit Duc, rue Emile Tavan, Aix-En-Provence. Christophe Lampidecchia (accordion), Jean-Luc Difraya (percussion), and Lilian Bencini (bass) will perform and improvise Viseur’s compositions.

Gus Viseur (1915-74) became one of France’s leading musette players in the 1930s, and worked as accompanist for Edith Piaf. After meeting Django Reinhardt he became enthused at playing jazz, and was the first musette accordionist to incorporate jazz into his style. He was the only accordionist to play and record with the Hot Club of France.

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Harry Hussey and Lily’s Weepers Jazz Night, Stoke-on-Trent – UK

Harry HusseyOn Tuesday January 24th, 8pm, jazz accordionist Harry Hussey teams up with Lily’s Weepers for an evening of traditional jazz, show tunes, and much fun at the Goldenhill Working Men’s Club, Kidsgrove Rd, Stoke-on-Trent SK6 5SH. Admission is £5, which includes plus Christmas cake, mince pies and sherry, and tickets are available from Steve Hughes on 01782 787935 or 07939 362294.

For further information email: stevehg@gmail.com

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‘Piazzolla & Beyond’ Concert, Stellenbosch - South Africa

CT Tango EnsembleThe highly accomplished CT Tango Ensemble performs a concert titled ‘Piazzolla & Beyond’ on Sunday January 29th, 6.30pm, at the Oude Libertas Amphitheater, Stellenbosch, South Africa.

The CT Tango Ensemble members are Stanislav Angelov – accordion, Petrus de Beer – violin, Charles Lazar – double bass, and Albert Combrink - piano.

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NAO Thames area Accordion Festival, London – UK

NAO logoThom HardakerThe NAO Thames area Accordion Festival takes place on Saturday February 4th. The venue is St Andrew's Church Centre, Mount Park Road, Ealing, London W5 2RS, which is a 5 minutes’ walk from Ealing Broadway station and very near to Ealing Broadway shopping Centre - so there's lots of places nearby for lunch. There's a car park plus lots of unrestricted parking in the surrounding roads.

The adjudicator is Thom Hardaker, who will do a recital at the end of the day, plus the Goodreed ensemble who will also perform. There will also be trade stands and accordion crafts for sale, and tea, coffee and refreshments will be available throughout the day.

For further information email: Japmullaly@gmail.com

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Updated Site: Celebrity Interviews - Fisitalia Accordion Factory - Italy

Fisitalia Accordion Factory Interview
Updated Celebrity Interviews site.

Video: The Scottish girl band, Celtic Quines, joined by the legendary accordion player, John Carmichael, performing some Scottish Ceilidh tunes. Scotland.

"Know the People" Fisitalia Accordion Factory Interview 2016Fisitalia with:
- Giuseppe Chiaraluce (Owner)
- Piero Montecchiani (Owner)

Editor: Holda Paoletti-Kampl

"Know the People" behind the manufacturing of accordions in Castelfidardo who have made this small city so famous around the world for their quality accordions. Interview 2016Fisitalia

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Updated Site: Grayson Masefield Adds New Video - Switzerland

Gary DaverneGrayson Masefield has updated his site adding a video. The 2nd Rhapsody for Accordion and Orchestra by Gary Daverne (picture left) was recorded at the Takapuna War Memorial Hall, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand, 11th December 2016. Soloist Grayson Masefield performs with the North Shore Accordion Ensemble conducted by Lionel Reekie.

Ensemble players left to right: Lian Jones, Campbell Bettridge, Alanah Jones, Jenna Murray, Kristina Roper, Stephanie Panzic, Catrina Lin, Alexandra Reekie.

This was a New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) project and the work was commissioned by a grant from Foundation North Trust.

Gary Daverne is one of New Zealands most famous composers and has written extensively for the accordion. The 1st Rhapsody for Accordion and Orchestra by Gary  Daverne has been performed over 150 times in many parts of the world with symphony orchestra and with accordion orchestra.

The 2nd Rhapsody is expected to be equally popular and is composed for accordion solist and accordion orchestra or accordion soloist with symphony orchestra.

In 1996, Daverne was awarded the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit - ONZM for his contribution to New Zealand Music.

Daverne has also composed many other works for accordion solo, duet, group and accordion orchestra which are all available at: Gary  Daverne

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New: Espana Cani Ensemble Arrangement by Palmer-Hughes - USA

Espana Cani graphicRe-released is the Espana Cani ensemble arrangement by the famed Palmer-Hughes with parts accordion 1 - 4 with an optional 5th accordion part.

This is an eSheet publication sent to you by email (no postage) within 24 hours of purchase. Sample page online. mfa8048

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New release: Jessi Teich & Laurent Derache Duets eTracks Album - USA

the Duets album cover, Jessi Teich & Laurent Derachemp3 eTracks album by Jessi Teich & Laurent Derache released on 8th December.
Sound samples now online.

Singer Jessi Teich, International Award Winning Indie Singer, Songwriter, Musician, and Performer based in Los Angeles writes:

"I have added a video above that my amazing team put together so you can see some of the footage from the recording session. Enjoy!

It is with great pleasure that I share one of my most treasured projects with you today - "the duets". Rarely do I perform covers, but these particular ones are all very special to me.'

Each one of these songs has moved my musical heart in one way or another throughout my life. I hope they bring you joy and peace in this upcoming holiday season!"

The single mp3 tracks and album are available online at: TheDuets00eT

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Updated Site: Yehuda Oppenheimer (1925-2012) Music Information Updated - Israel

Yehuda OppenheimerThe following Yehuda Oppenheimer (1925-2012) compositions and music arrangements have had the information pages updated.

OY509 - Serenade (Tosselli) (Solo)
OY523 - Debka (Oriental Dance) (Solo)
OY553 - Maoz Tzur (Solo)
OY555 - Aria (Solo)
OY559 - Tumbalalaika (4 part) (Ensemble/Orchestra)
OY562c - Dolores (Duet)
OY573 - Rondeau (Solo)
OY579 - Souvenir d'amour (Valse Romantique) (Solo)
OY580 - Tango (Solo)
OY581 - Magic Accordion (Solo)
OY587 - Gavotte and Rondo (Solo)
OY588 - Bingo (Solo)
OY589 - Badinerie (Solo)
OY590 - Symphony No. 40 in Gm, 1st mvt (Solo)
OY591 - Eilat (Solo)
OY592 - A l l e g r o (Solo)
OY593 - Bingo Accordion Duet (Duet)
OY594 - Ave Verum corpus (Solo)
OY597 - Mini Valse (Duet) (Duet)
OY598 - Air (Suite No. 3) (Solo)
OY599 - Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring (Solo)
OY600 - Eilat (Duet)
OY601 - Allegro Spirituoso (Solo)
OY602 - Sailing (Duet) (Duet)
OY603 - Toccata (Solo)
OY604 - Silent Night (Solo)
OY605 - Oboe Concerto (Solo)
OY606 - Flute Staccato (Solo)
OY608 - Toy Symphony (Solo)
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