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Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Begins 80th Anniversary Celebrations - France
Yuri Vostrelov (1947-2015) - Russia
Concert Series ‘New Music in Ukraine’ (2014-2015 season), Kiev – Ukraine
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini are AAMS 2015 Honorees, New Jersey - USA
Senator Dr. Joe Seng leads St. Pat's Day Grand Parade, Iowa - USA
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Video: Duo Espozito of Alexey Peresidliy & Dmitriy Zhdanov - Russia
Vincent Lhermit ‘Correspondances’, Paris – France
Video: Modern Accordion Dance by Marco Lo Russo - Italy
Maurice Jones 60th Birthday, Takapuna - New Zealand
Video: Vilius Mazeika (Lithuania), VAMÖ-Akkordeonwettbewerb 2015 - Austria
How to Participate in the Next Accordion Babes Calendar, California – USA
Video: Antoni Kwiatkowski (Poland), VAMÖ-Akkordeonwettbewerb 2015 - Austria
Video: Acclarion Live Performance on Windsor's 401 Sunset TV Show - Canada
‘14 Years Ago’: Man Gets 99 Years for Killing Accordionist in March 2001
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Accordion Invasion Performances - Taiwan
Ksenija Sidorova March Concert Tour - Israel
THE STONE Presents Weeklong Residency with Guy Klucevsek - USA
Alan Kelly Gang Concerts, Paris, Manchester, London – France, UK
Jacinto Guevara’s Retirement, Texas – USA
London Accordion Orchestra Concert, Cambridge – UK
The Occasionals @ Coalburn Accordion & Fiddle Club, Scotland – UK
Steve Normandin Concert, Quebec - Canada
Milos Milivojevic / Paprika Concert, London – UK
Aziz Ali Elyagutu Concert, Istanbul – Turkey
Stéphane Chapuis Accordion Master Class, Sion – Switzerland
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Breaking News - Piermaria Accordions Stolen from Factory, Castelfidardo - Italyby Harley Jones |
 Piermaria Accordions has written: Bad News for us. Our factory in Italy was robbed (Friday 13th March) and a lot of instruments were stolen that were ready for the USA, several for the French market and also included the accordions for the display at the Frankfurt Musikmesse.I find it terrible to steal musical instruments in mass that were meant to delight children for example and are the work of our Piermaria specialised workers. I feel disgusted. Please share as much as possible this information. |
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Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Begins 80th Anniversary Celebrations - Franceby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
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 Pictures Above: Top - Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Executive, Kevin Friedrich (Ambassador), Li Cong (Vice-President), Mirco Patarini (Chairman Music Committee), Herbert Scheibenreif (Vice-President), Raymond Bodell (President), Viatcheslav Semionov (Vice-President), Kimmo Mattila (Secretary General), not attending Harley Jones (Public Relations). Lower - All Delegates for the 2015 CIA Winter Congress The CIA, a member of the International Music Council (IMC), an NGO Official Partner of UNESCO, celebrated the beginning of their 80th Anniversary year by holding their General Assembly Winter Congress meeting Paris, France, the city in which they were founded in 1935. Attracting participants from 16 nations, the 133rd General Assembly was held on board a boat on the river Seine in the heart of Paris. President Raymond Bodell welcomed everyone to the Congress, an event which was quite significant considering it launched the 80th Anniversary of the CIA, a milestone for any organization. The Executive and Music Committees met to conduct their business meetings, and were then joined by International delegates from as far away as Brazil, the USA, China, Scandinavia and all throughout Europe for the General Assembly meeting. Sincere thanks were given to the Harmonikaverband Österreichs (HVÖ) for their superb organization of the recent 67th Coupe Mondiale in Salzburg, the largest Coupe Mondiale competition ever held. President Bodell welcomed his new teams on both the Executive Committee and Music Committee who were elected to office at the General Assembly in Salzburg. Signalling a strong beginning for the new term of office, all but two of the 14 members of the committees were able to make it to Paris. During the business conducted by the CIA, several new members were welcomed to the Confederation including: Czech Republic - The Prague Conservatory (Jiri Lukes - Director), Hungary - "Az Ifjú Harmonikásokért" Alapítvány (For the Young Accordionists" Foundation (Papp Olga - President), Latvia - Naujene Music and Art School (Spodris Kacans - Head of School), Netherlands - Nederlandse Organisatie voor Accordeon & Moundharmonica - NOVAM (Frans de Bie - Member of the Board) and Portugal - Mito Algarvio - Associação de Acordeonistas do Algarve (João Pereira - President). In addition, the current member from Portugal has undergone a name change only, from O Conservatório Regional de Castelo Branco to the Folefest Accordion Association. The CIA offers up to two CIA Merit Awards and up to four Honored Friend of the Accordion Awards per year. This year no applications were received for the Honored Friend of the Accordion Award, however both of the applications for the CIA Merit Award were granted, with the recipients being Vincenzo Canali (Italy - Director of the Accordion Museum Castelfidardo) and Alexander Sklyarov (Russia - renowned bayanist). As is customary each year, the host nation of the Coupe Mondiale nominates one of their officials to act as CIA Honorary Vice President. This year, the CIA bestowed this honor to Seppo Lankinen. A popular accordion personality if Finland, Seppo is a long standing Vice President of the Finnish Accordion Association. Several enhancements were made to the 2015 Competition Guidelines, based on our continual striving to provide the best experience possible for our contestants who often spend considerable time and money preparing for and supporting our competitions. The full guidelines will be available on the Coupe Mondiale website very soon, however a basic overview of the two main changes are: Junior Virtuoso Entertainment Music: Instead of being held in two rounds of competition each with a 7 minutes time limit, this category will now be held as one round with a playing time of 12 minutes. In the International Competition for Chamber Music, to accommodate the diverse instrumentation and varied cultural backgrounds of our competitors, the CIA will split the category into two, with one category being for classical music, and the other being for 'World Music'. For the exact competition guidelines and rules, please visit www.coupemondiale.org. The Coupe Mondiale website is being updated with all the information pertaining to the upcoming 68th Coupe Mondiale to be held from the 6 -11 October, 2015 in Turku, Finland. Guests are encouraged to arrive by the 5th of October, and invited to stay after the event, so that they can embark on a 24 hour accordion cruise from Turku to Sweden and back, leaving on the Sunday evening. The CIA Congress was delighted to have the opportunity to welcome Laurent Jarry to present his new book 'Trésors de Lames - Accordéons - Bandonéons'. A beautiful coffee-table book, it features photographs of 200 accordions and bandoneons selected by Laurent Jarry for their beauty, the richness of the materials and fabrics they are made of, their diversity and the originality of the craftsmanship they display and the book is enhanced by a rich content of documents and archives. It is punctuated by a variety of texts and quotations from art world personalities, describing their views about these instruments. The book is prefaced by Pierre Étaix, long-time lover of the accordion. President Raymond Bodell interpreted for Mr. Jarry as he explained his passion for the project which has taken many years to put together. The Congress concluded with a spectacular 80th Anniversary Dinner and Cruise on the Seine aboard a private boat “Le Canotier” featuring music by two former CIA competitors who reside and teach in Paris, Jean Ribiero and Stefane Belleville. Its was a fitting celebration reflecting on the wonderful and varied accordion activities such as competitions of all genres, commissions and promotions of new original works for accordion, eight editions of World Accordion Orchestra, IMC Membership, World Accordion Day and more, which began in Paris some 80 years ago. President Raymond Bodell had the pleasure of thanking the Confederation and all the Delegates for supporting the spectacular event in Paris. The next meeting of the CIA General Assembly will take place on October 6th, 2015 in Turku, Finland at the Radisson Blue Marina Palace. For more information, please visit www.accordions.com/cia or www.coupemondiale.org. Pictures below: CIA Music Committee, Mirco Patarini (Chairman), Jürgen Sundquist, Andreas Nebl, Kasys Stonkus, Grayson Masefield, Alexander Selivanov (Vice-Chairman), not attending Miljan Bjeletic. Jean Ribiero and Stefane Belleville performing as the boat cruised past the Eiffel Tower. |
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Yuri Vostrelov (1947-2015) - Russiaby Harley Jones |
Sound File: Rassypukha by Victor Gridin.
 Video: "Concert Fantasy" composed by E. Derbenko. Soloist - Honored Artist of Russia Yuri Vostrelov, Conductor - People's Artist of the USSR Nikolai Nekrasov, recorded 1988.Sound track sample: Rassypukha by Victor Gridin. Yuri Vostrelov was important in the history of the accordion, being the first Russian to win the Coupe Mondiale competition in 1968 in Leicester, UK. Yuri Vostrelov was the first of many future Russian international accordion competition winners. Jürgen Sundquist wrote: R.I.P. Yuri Vostrelov. A great master and a true friend has left us. Yuri Vostrelov added a whole new dimension in the Russian bayan tradition, with his elegant and amazing brilliant musicianship. |
Concert Series ‘New Music in Ukraine’ (2014-2015 season), Kiev – Ukraineby Rob Howard |
 The National All-Ukraine Music Union and The Association of Bayan and Accordionists of Ukraine present their annual Concert Series ‘New Music in Ukraine’ (2014-2015 season). Artistic Director is composer and conductor Volodymyr Runchak (picture left).The 3rd All-Ukrainian Festival ‘Day of Ukrainian Bayan and Accordion’ – the Kyiv International Marathon of Bayan-Accordion Music – takes place over two days at the National Union of Composers of Ukraine, Pushkinska Street 32, Kiev. Free admission. Saturday March 28th program: 12pm - Ivan Sukhy and harmonica ensemble (Zhashkiv) 1pm - Kostyantyn Zhukov (Kyiv) 2pm - Duo Accosphere: Alena Budzinakova and Grzegorz Palus (Slovakia/Poland) 3pm - Valentyna Solonenchuk and Eugene Talko, accordion / violin, Odessa) 4pm - Bohdan Andriychuk, Volodymyr Vysotsky, Nazariy Lyubinets (Lviv) 5pm - Maxym Melnychenko, Pavlo Arhypenko (Kharkiv) 6pm - Iryna Serotyuk, Pauline Chayka (accordion / violin, Odessa), Ivan Bykov (Kyiv) 7pm - Hiroto Yashima (violin, Japan), Kostyantyn Burian (accordion, Germany) 8pm - Orchestra of Bayanists NMA Ukraine (Kyiv) Sunday March 29th program: 12pm - Arsene Androshchuk (Lutsk) and Petro Kryvorotko (Cherkasy) 1pm - Bohdan Kozhushko, Pavlo Hilchenko, Anton Stetsyuk (Lviv) 2pm - Maxym Verbytsky, Rostyslav Kryachun, Julia Movchan, Artem Horduby (Odessa) 3pm - Yuri Kalashnikov (Luhansk) 4pm - Kyiv Classic Accordion Duo: Oleksiy Kolomoiets and Igor Sayenko (Kyiv) 5pm - Vasyl Bendas (Kyiv) 6pm - Resonance Trio (Lviv) 7pm - Oleksandr Tonkonoh (Kyiv) 8pm - Igor Sayenko, Myroslava Kotorovych and the chamber ensemble ‘Artehatta’ (Kyiv) Supported by The National Radio Company of Ukraine, Ukrainian Music Newspaper and the Volyn Regional Philharmonic. For further information email: v_runchak@voliacable.com |
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini are AAMS 2015 Honorees, New Jersey - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
 The American Accordion Musicological Society announces activities to be held at the 27th Annual Festival of Workshops from March 27th to March 29th in Whippany, NJ.In addition to the workshops, there will be two magnificent concerts and a banquet honoring Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini for their support of the AAMS and the accordion world in general. The Friday Night Concert is all things Italian. The guest performer for this event is Fabio Turchetti, from Italy supported by Dee Langley, Joanna Arnold Darrow, Jim Vandelly, Bernie Gardzallo, Lenn Feldmann, and the Westmont Accordion Club. The Saturday Night Banquet Entertainment and Concert features Dr. Louis Persic and strolling musicians and Vladimir (accordion) & Annie Mollov (violin). Saturday’s Gala Concert will feature this year's Honorees Mario Tacca & Mary Mancini (accordion & voice) in a program titled ‘Music from the Heart’. Also performing are Vladimir Mollov of Bulgaria, the Virtuoso Accordion Winners of the MAMTG competitions and the Westmont Philharmonia Accordion Orchestra directed by Stanley Darrow. Workshops by Dallas Vietty, Fabio Turchetti, Dee Langley, Vladimir Mollov, Paul Ramunni, Joanna Darrow, Lenn Feldmann, Dr. Robert McMahan, Stanley Darrow. Trade display includes Accordion Magic – Accordions USA, Acme Accordion School (Stanley and Joanna Arnold Darrow), and The New England Accordion Museum (Paul Ramunni). For further information: www.aamsaccordionfestival.com |
Senator Dr. Joe Seng leads St. Pat's Day Grand Parade, Iowa - USAby Harley Jones |
 30th Grand Parade sponsored by the St. Patrick Society, Quad Cities, U.S.A., takes place on the streets of Rock Island and Davenport, Iowa on Saturday March 14th, beginning at 11.30 am in downtown Rock Island. Leading the parade will be Dr. Joe Seng, State Senator and also an accordionist.Dr. Seng, (picture left from the 2015 event), a veterinarian, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in September 2014. Despite the rigors of chemotherapy, he has fulfilled all his obligations in the 2015 legislative session, and is likewise determined to wear his vintage green costume and carry his accordion as lead the St. Patrick's Day parade. "What a great and humbling honor. It's truly given me something - other than serving the people of Iowa - to look forward to.'' This will be Dr Seng's 30th Grand Parade, and he has marched in every one. In the Senate he is known for occasionally serenading the assembly with his accordion. On the day of the parade he says he might just play a tune or two on his trusty accordion - "It's not a parade unless there's music,'' he said, chuckling. “Like I have every year, I'm going to have a great time, but this one is special in so many ways.'' And just the right medicine. |
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Ludovic Beier Accordion Painted by Artist Reddito - Franceby Harley Jones |
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| Ludovic Beier's "old" Roland FR2-b was painted by the artist Reddito and looks great. Artist Reddito is now exposing in a gallery in New-York and also in Paris and his art has been shown worldwilde. Download the full size picture: 2015Reddito.jpg I hope other accordionists and artists will create beautiful art using their accordion and send us the pictures! |
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Video: Duo Espozito of Alexey Peresidliy & Dmitriy Zhdanov - Russiaby Harley Jones |
 Video: Duo Espozito promotional excerpts.Duo Espozito of Alexey Peresidliy (accordion) and Dmitriy Zhdanov (saxophone) have performed in many countries and many prestigious concert halls. They have also worked closely with the talented young composer, Anton Tsypkin and his music has become an important part of their repertoire. From ultramodern compositions, classical to avant-garde, romance to light jazz, Duo Espozito is always willing to push new limits. Bright, stylish, expressive, charismatic - all qualities possessed by these two young musicians. Alexey Peresidliy won 2nd place at the 2003 Coupe Mondiale and graduated from Gnessin Academy of Music, Moscow. For further information email: pers-y@mail.ru |
Vincent Lhermit ‘Correspondances’, Paris – Franceby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Vincent Lhermit ‘Correspondances’ collection of recordings is now available for free listening on the webpage of the Paris Conservatoire:http://www.conservatoiredeparis.fr/nc/voir-et-entendre/dvd-et-cd/jeunes-solistes/jeunes-solistes/article/vincent-lhermet/ This music was recorded in Paris between January and May 2014. It includes 6 solo and chamber works by Georg Friedrich Haas, Jouni Kaipainen, Philippe Leroux, Bruno Mantovani, Gérard Pesson, and Annette Schlünz. Vincent Lhermit (born 1987) is one of the most accomplished French accordionists of his generation. He graduated from the Sibelius Academy of Helsinki, Finland, and was the first ever accordionist to be admitted to the Doctorate of Music Performance (PhD) at the Paris Conservatoire, Sorbonne University, Paris. He won first prize in the 2006 Arrasate-Hiria International Competition in Spain, and regularly performs as a soloist with orchestras, ensembles and chamber groups. He is currently teaching accordion at the Boulogne-Billancourt Conservatoire and the Higher Arts Education Centers of Lille and Paris/Boulogne-Billancourt. |
Video: Modern Accordion Dance by Marco Lo Russo - Italyby Harley Jones |
| Modern Accordion Dance by Marco Lo Russo aka Rouge, Rome, Italy. Directed by: Marzia G. Lea Pacella Choreography: Francesco Milana Dancers: Manuela Costantini, Marcello Letizia e Valerio Polverari Music arrangement and programming: Marco Lo Russo Audio: Federico Palmieri Published on Feb 7, 2015 |
Maurice Jones 60th Birthday, Takapuna - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
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| Maurice Jones (picture right), who for over 35 years has been the Director of Accordion House Importer/Retailer and performed in many different countries, celebrated his 60th Birthday on the 11th March. The Auckland Accordion Symphonietta (AAS) stopped their rehearsals early to celebrate Maurice Jones 60th birthday and help him eat a lovely accordion cake. Picture above: AAS conductor Lionel Reekie leading the singing of Happy Birthday. Picture below of the 60th Accordion Birthday cake. A 60th birthday party was held the next night which many accordion friends attended. |
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Video: Vilius Mazeika (Lithuania), VAMÖ-Akkordeonwettbewerb 2015 - Austriaby Hermi Kaleta |
| Video: Vilius Mazeika (Lithuania), 16 years old, VAMÖ-Akkordeonwettbewerb 2015, Category 2, 1st prize playing Carnevale composed by Renzo Ruggieri. Video published on Feb 23, 2015 The music Carnevale (Solo) is available online, Cat: rrenzo504 |
How to Participate in the Next Accordion Babes Calendar, California – USAby Rob Howard |
 Next year’s Accordion Babes calendar is in preparation, and the deadlines to note include:Art deadline (photo and song): April 15th Information, forms, and pre-order deadline: May 1st If I don't receive enough qualifying submissions by April 15th, I will extend the art deadline to May 1st. Who am I looking for in terms of Accordion Babes? You. I'd like to point out that I do this hard work because I'm an activist. Maybe that sounds weird to you, a pin-up editor saying that... but I'm trying to take back women's sexuality from the corporate-run magazines, and define it how I see it. In my eyes, women of many ages and body types can be sexy: if they've got attitude, a professional photo with great lighting, a catchy original song, a fine-looking accordion... For further information email: accordionpinupcalendar@gmail.com |
Video: Antoni Kwiatkowski (Poland), VAMÖ-Akkordeonwettbewerb 2015 - Austriaby Hermi Kaleta |
| Video: Antoni Kwiatkowski (Poland), 14 years old, 1st prize Category 1 performing J. S. Bach: Präludium und Fuge in c-Moll. Published on Feb 23, 2015 |
Video: Acclarion Live Performance on Windsor's 401 Sunset TV Show - Canadaby Harley Jones |
| Acclarion performs Czardas live on Windsor's 401 Sunset TV Show, Published on Jan 16, 2015. Acclarion is the Canadian husband and wife team of David Carovillano (accordion) and Rebecca Sajo-Carovillano (clarinet). They recently performed at the Art House in Detroit and have just finished a photo shoot for their upcoming third CD, which will be titled "Shattered Expectations." |
‘14 Years Ago’: Man Gets 99 Years for Killing Accordionist in March 2001by Rob Howard |
| The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending March 16th 2001 included an item of news from Texas, USA, concerning a shocking murder of an accordionist, who was the victim of a lunatic with a firearm. Man Gets 99 Years for Killing Accordionist – USA On March 10th Reuters News service reported a news item about a Texas man who was sentenced to 99 years in prison for killing a musician who did not know the song he requested! The man became angry with accordionist David Saenz because he could not play ‘El Guajolote’, or ‘The Turkey’, so he shot him in the head with a .38 caliber pistol. Saenz was a local character who often played the guitar and accordion and sang for his neighbours. Saenz died at the scene with the guitar and accordion at his feet. The killer testified he was not drunk when he shot Saenz, but also claimed he had no memory of the murder. He was sentenced by a jury on Thursday and, under Texas law, will be eligible for parole in 30 years. |
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William Schimmel's Winter and Spring Tourby Rita Davidson Barnea |
 Video of a recent interview of William Schimmel for The Composers Now Festival 2015. From March 9th to the 14, Dr. Schimmel will be in residence at the EMPAC Center in Troy New York performing and giving workshops with The Talea Ensemble culminating in a performance of Enno Poppe’s "SPEICHER". On March 16, he will join Serbian DJ and Composer Milica Paranosic in a performance of her punk influenced work "PUSH" - at a Harlem Club TBA March 28 - He will join soprano Lauren Flanigan in a concert that benefits The Music and Mentoring House in Harlem. The concert will take place there. April 18, He will again join the Talea Ensemble in a new work by Irish composer Ann Cleare written for Dr Schimmel and the ensemble at The Kitchen in Manhattan. April 25, He will perform in Elliot Sharp’s opera PORT BOU, about the last day of philosopher Walter Benjamin. The performance will take place in Berlin, Germany at the Konzerthaus Berlin in Mitte in the Werner Otto Seal. May 2, He will perform his 1971 masterpiece, PAROUSIA, for solo accordion at the Look and Listen Festival taking place at the Whitebox Arts Center in Manhattan. May 3, He will do a performance of "AN AMERICAN IN PARIS" on Broadway. May 6 to 10, He will perform in the musical, " ZORBA", At the Encore Series at New York’s City Center. May 28, he will perform Clemens Gadenslatter’s E.P.O.S. 1 les premiers. cris and SEMANTICAL INVESTIGATIONS 2 at the Austrian Cultural Forum - again with The Talea Ensemble. On Feb 27, Dr Schimmel performed with The New York Philharmonic in AMARCORD (Fellini) by Nino Rota - Great Performances at Lincoln Center - Channel 13 (NY), MUSIC FOR THE iTALIEN CINEMA - Alan Gilbert conducting. For further information: billschimmel@billschimmel.com |
Accordion Invasion Performances - Taiwanby Harley Jones |
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| Accordion Invasion, Sunday, March 15 14:00 - 17:00 hours at Chingshui Bookstore, 2nd Floor, 87 Street, Taipei Da-an District Leye. Admission is free, light meals and refreshments available. Enthusiasts are encouraged to come and participate! |
Ksenija Sidorova March Concert Tour - Israelby Rob Howard |
 Latvian accordionist Ksenija Sidorova is currently on a concert tour of Israel, and the details include: March 14th, 8.30pm - with Vissi d’arte String Quartet, Rappaort Hall, Haifa March 16th, 8.30pm – with violinist Boris Brovsyn, JS Bach – ‘Sonata in G major’, Schnittke – ‘Suite in the Olden Style’, Bartok – ‘Romanian Folk Dances’, De Falla – ‘Canciones Populares’, Piazolla – ‘Histoire du Tango’, Museum Gallery, Tel Aviv March 17th, 8.30pm - with Vissi d’arte String Quartet, Recanati Hall, Tel Aviv March 19th, 8.30pm – with Israel Netanya Kibbutz Orchestra (conductor Salim Abboud Ashkar), JS Bach – ‘Harpsichord Concerto in D minor’, Piazolla – ‘Oblivion’ and ‘Libertango’, Mendelssohn – ‘Symphony No 3 in A minor’, Netanya March 21st, 8.30pm – with Israel Netanya Kibbutz Orchestra (programme as above), Givat Brenar March 23rd, 8.30pm – with Israel Netanya Kibbutz Orchestra, Ashkelon March 24th, 8.30pm – with Israel Netanya Kibbutz Orchestra, Kfar Saba March 26th, 8.30pm – with Israel Netanya Kibbutz Orchestra, Ein Hashofet March 28th, 8.30pm – with Israel Netanya Kibbutz Orchestra, Recanati Hall, Tel Aviv Ksenija Sidorova, a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music in London, has pursued a busy and very successful international concert and recital career. She has won numerous awards and accolades for her performances, and is also the winner of several international competitions. Ksenija is a keen promoter of the accordion and she has done outreach work at primary schools across the UK with the support of the Worshipful Company of Musicians. For further information email: arproductions@btinternet.com |
THE STONE Presents Weeklong Residency with Guy Klucevsek - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
 John Zorn’s renowned THE STONE presents Guy Klucevsek | A 40 Year Composer Retrospective — a weeklong residency, 17 to 22 March, performed and curated by composer/accordionist Guy Klucevsek. For six consecutive nights, some of today’s top artists from both the jazz and new music scene join Klucevsek in performing his pieces written over the past four decades (1972-2014), including three world premieres and seven New York premieres. (Complete schedule is below.) This residency marks the collaborative culmination of a decades-long relationship between Klucevsek and Zorn that was born in 1984. “After hearing Zorn’s Rugby for the first time, every idea I had about performing and composing was challenged,” says Klucevsek. “Though my pieces sound nothing like Zorn, their episodic structure and mixture of popular music sources with art music techniques came directly out of my experiences with Zorn and the free improve scene of the 80s.” Surveying his last 40 years of writing, Klucevsek has composed over 100 pieces for solo accordion, and more than 30 pieces on commission from dance and theatre companies. His music entertains and engages even as it addresses musical ideas of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. While occasionally referencing the traditional accordion repertoire, Klucevsek’s music incorporates a dash of Eastern European paprika and dance rhythms, a sprinkle of Tex-Mex accordion and flamenco guitar, and a peppering of post-modern avant-garde music. “There is always something happening beneath the simple melodies and harmonies — tremolos, counterpoint, polymeter — to add density,” explains Klucevsek of his own compositions. Klucevsek is a major contributor to the accordion renaissance of the last 25 years. “I began playing in 1952, when the accordion was the most popular instrument in America,” says Klucevsek. “The most amazing thing about being an accordionist for 40 years has been to experience the dramatic shifts in public opinion about the instrument.” |
Alan Kelly Gang Concerts, Paris, Manchester, London – France, UKby Rob Howard |
| Accordionist Alan Kelly, from Galway, fronts his Alan Kelly Gang in concerts next week, as follows: March 14th, 8.30pm – Espace Marcel Carne, Place Marcel Carne, Saint-Michel-Sur-Orge March 15th, 12-1pm - Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris March 15th, 7pm – Centre Cultural Irlandais, Paris March 16th, 8.30pm – Chorlton Irish Club, High Lane, Manchester March 17th – St Patrick’s Night, The Queens Head, Fyfield, Essex (sold out!) The Alan Kelly Gang line-up includes Alan Kelly (accordion), Tony Byrne (guitar), Steph Geremia (flute/vocals/whistle/soprano saxophone), Alasdair White (fiddle), and Manus Lunny (bouzouki/guitar/harmony vocals). This Irish Band from Galway performs music from throughout the Celtic regions. Their music according to one review is: "magical, joyous and uplifting!" |
Jacinto Guevara’s Retirement, Texas – USAby Rob Howard |
 Diatonic accordionist Jacinto Guevara writes, “Last public performance of all time. After performing, composing, arranging and band-leading since 1976 I'll be retiring my musical career. I've performed at hundreds of private parties, original music clubs, folk festivals, theatrical plays, studio sessions with other bands, recordings for movies (three) and for dignitaries including César Chávez, Gloria Molina, Jesse Jackson and Charlie González. I thank all the people who have performed with me in the last 38 years including Ray Symczyk and Joaquin Muerte. Thank you, Everto Ruiz at CSU Northridge for lending me the acordeón for a semester as a bribe to get me to learn and perform guitarrón in your mariachi. Jacinto Guevara’ final gig is at Barriba Cantina, Crocket and Navarro on the Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, 3 to 5.30pm on Sunday March 15th. No door charge. |
London Accordion Orchestra Concert, Cambridge – UKby Rob Howard |
 London Accordion Orchestra (MD Ian Watson) perform in concert on Sunday March 15th, 5.30pm, at Impington Village College, Cambridge CB24 9LX. Tickets are £10/£8 concessions. The concert is the culmination of ‘Super Orchestra Day’, involving the Watford Accordion Band and many local accordionists.LAO began life as Morley Accordion Orchestra, based at Morley College, London, in 1999. The ensemble plays a wide variety of music - from original works for accordion orchestra to show tunes and film scores. There are now 30 members of the orchestra and for concerts we are joined by percussionists - so it's quite a sound! In May 2013 we performed at the World Music Festival in Innsbruck, Austria. 2014 saw the orchestra host 2 foreign ensembles for concerts in London; 'Torkest' from Holland at the Dutch Church in the City and then the 'Nuremberg Accordion Orchestra' at St John's Smith Square. On July 4th MAO officially changed its name to the London Accordion Orchestra. For further information email: mail@londonao.co.uk |
The Occasionals @ Coalburn Accordion & Fiddle Club, Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
  The Occasionals SDB, featuring accordionist Freeland Barbour, are the guest at Coalburn Accordion & Fiddle Club on Thursday March 19th, 7.30pm. The venue is Coalburn Miners Welfare, 42 Coalburn Rd, Coalburn ML11 0LH.Accordionist in the original line-up of Silly Wizard in the 1970s, Freeland Barbour went on to form the Wallochmor Ceilidh Band in 1977, and more recently The Occasionals. Apart from his ceilidh band work, Freeland Barbour has performed extensively in Scandinavia and the USA, and he has worked for many years in record production. He has also been the producer of the BBC radio programmes ‘Take the Floor’ and ‘The Reel Blend’, has many compositions to his name, and is also a pianist. |
Steve Normandin Concert, Quebec - Canadaby Rob Howard |
 Singer/accordionist Steve Normandin, accompanied by violinist Josianne Laberge, performs songs from the Belle Epoque era of Paris from the 1890s to the mid-20th Century on Sunday March 22nd, 2pm, at Chapelle de l'Église Saint-Charles Borromée, Charlesbourg, Quebec.For further information email: stevenormandin1976@gmail.com |
Milos Milivojevic / Paprika Concert, London – UKby Rob Howard |
 London-based accordionist Milos Milivojevic performs in concert with the ensemble Paprika on Tuesday March 24th, 7pm, at the Union Chapel, Compton Terrace, London N1 2UN. Also performing in the concert are the harpist Catrin Finch, and the London Bulgarian Choir.Serbian born accordionist Milos Milivojevic is a first prizewinner at International Competitions in Germany, France, Italy and Denmark. In July 2007 he became the first accordionist ever to win the RAM Club Prize at the Royal Academy of Music, where he had studied with Professor Owen Murray. He has performed at the Wigmore Hall, St Martin in the Fields, National Portrait Gallery, Keble College Oxford, and has performed at the Foundation Day awards ceremony in front of HRH The Princess Royal. Appearances at festivals include Cheltenham International Festival of Music Aldeburgh Festival, Oxford Chamber Music Festival, Deal and Chichester, Swaledale, and many more. For further information email: milosmusic@hotmail.com |
Aziz Ali Elyagutu Concert, Istanbul – Turkeyby Rob Howard |
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| A concert featuring accordion and cello with accompaniment takes place on Thursday March 26th, 10pm, at the Living Room ‘Art Café & Social Club, Caferaga Mah. Arayicibasi Sok No:9 Kadiköy, 34710 Istanbul, Turkey. The performers are Aziz Ali Elyagutu (accordion and garmon), Oguz Han (cello, tanbur & cümbüs), Aslan Emir Akcayli (bass guitar), and Alpaslan Aslan Bateri, Özgür Yazici, Senol Cümbüslü (percussion). For further information email: info@livingroom.com.tr |
Stéphane Chapuis Accordion Master Class, Sion – Switzerlandby Harley Jones |
 Stéphane Chapuis leads an accordion master class from August 10th to 14th at the 53rd Academie de Musique Tibor Varga, Sion, Switzerland.Stéphane Chapuis (born in 1967) is a virtuoso of the accordion and bandoneon, and plays in a variety of styles - classical, jazz, klezmer, tango, and much more. From 1983 until 1992 he was several times the winner of international competitions. Stéphane Chapuis has performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival and with several oecherstras. He teaches at the Academy of Lausanne, the Music Academy of Sion, EJMA - VS (School of Jazz and Current Music), and at the Conservatoire Montreux on the Riviera. For further information email: info@amsion.ch |
New and Updated Sites |
New Arrangement: The Battle from the Movie Gladiator (Solo) - USAby Gary Dahl |
  A new arrangement by Gary Dahl of The Battle from the Movie Gladiator. Catalog: DH0254 Available in eSheet format, sent to you by email within 24 hours, purchase online with secure server credit card capture. |
New website: Arseniy Strokovskiy, Laureate of 3 International Competitions in 2014 - Russiaby Harley Jones |
 New website for Arseniy Strokovskiy, Russia, internationally successful accordion competitor who was laureate at 3 different international accordion competitions in 2014. |
Updated Site: Douglas Ward Index and Music List Page - UKby Anna Bodell of Charnwood Publications |
  Updated Site: Douglas Ward Index and Music List Page has had information updated. Douglas Ward acordion music by Charnwood Publishing.Printed music (sent by post) and eSheet music (sent to you by email) is available for purchase online through the high security eCommerce site run by WorldPay.com, one of the world's largest payment processing system. Client credit card details are not transmitted outside Worldpay.com which processes millions of payments every day, for every type of business, securely and quickly. |
Updated Site: Yehuda Oppenheimer Composition Golan (Solo and Duet Versions) Released - Israelby Harley Jones |
  Adina Oppenheimer has released: Golan (Solo) composed Yehuda Oppenheimer is now released in eSheet .pdf format, able to be sent to you by email. Catalog: OY631Also released is Golan (Duet) version composed Yehuda Oppenheimer is now released in eSheet .pdf format, able to be sent to you by email. Catalog: OY632 This is a beautiful Valse in either solo or duet format that the player and audiences will always enjoy. These works were previously only published in the book about Yehuda Oppenheimer titled: "The Man The Accordion And The Legend" Catalog oybook Available now in eSheet format, sent to you by email within 24 hours. Purchase online with secure server credit card capture. |
Updated: Gary Daverne Homepage and eTracks (mp3) Pageby Gary Daverne |
 Updated: Gary Daverne Homepage and eTracks (mp3) Page |
Updated Site: Charnwood Publishing eSheet Musicby Anna Bodell of Charnwood Publications |
 Charnwood Publishing eSheet Music list has been updated. Go to: Charnwood Publishing and click the link: eSheet Charnwood Catalog |
CD Reviews |
CD Review: Let Me Tell You A Story CD by Random Encounterby Joan C. Sommers |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Let Me Tell You A Story CD by Random Encounter, in English language, reviewed by Joan Cochran Sommers |
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