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38th Castelfidardo International Accordion Festival Daily Reports - ItalyConfédération Mondiale de l’Accordeon, 63rd Trophée Mondial - Russia150 Years of Accordion Production in Pictures - ItalyRomano Viazzani September Activities - UK & Italy‘Accordion4Composers’ Free eBook by Luca Piovesan - Italy
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Nihad Hrustanbegovic New CD ‘Black Orpheus’, Mostar - Bosnia and HerzegovinaVideo: The Show "The Solitary Pleasures" by Chloe Lacan - France25th Anniversary of First Accordion Orchestra Tour to China - New ZealandVideo: Victor Derenboim New Accordion Orchestra Concert - IsraelAmy June Hatfield, 1965 to 2013 - USAVideo: King Of Copenhagen by the Mahones - CanadaVideo: Harmonica Summer Days at Camping Lanterna - CroatiaVideo: Fujita Takamitsu - Japan‘14 Years Ago’ – Sharon Shannon Goes Stateside in 1999
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Lácides Romero and Francisco Rivera Concerts – Argentina, Uruguay4th Festival d’Accordeon, Incourt – BelgiumAccordéon Gala, Valais - SwitzerlandUnusual Duo Concert: Theremin & Accordion!, Klosterkapelle Walsrode – GermanyMazaika ‘Strictly Classical’ Concert, London - UKCT Tango Ensemble Concert/Milonga, Western Cape – South AfricaIain MacPhail SDB @ Tynedale Accordion and Fiddle Club, Hexham - UKKimmo Pohjonen KTU Concert, Wroclaw – PolandPhilippe Thuriot Performs Goldberg Variations, Stadhuis Aalst - BelgiumJanusz Prusinowski Trio to Yoshi's, San Francisco - USANatalija Japerte Featured, ‘Hidden Secrets of a Culture’ Concert, London – UK
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| The Daily Reports with pictures, video and results start Thursday 19th September to 22nd September at: 2013Concorso |
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by Anna Bodell, CMA Administrator
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 The 63rd Trophée Mondial by CMA (Confédération Mondiale de l’Accordeon) is to be held for the second time in its history in Samara, Russia, from September 24th to 29th. The festival, which has attracted over 80 entries in the various categories of competition including classical, variety, diatonic, and ensemble and a special new show category 'Bayan Mix', is organised by CMA representative Sergey Voitenko (picture left) and Elena Tatarinova.The opening welcome is to include a spectacular cruise on the Volga River for all guests attending. CMA President Frédéric Deschamps (picture lower left) is looking forward to welcoming guests from more than 20 countries including Brazil, Chile, and China, as well as international jury members, which includes Friedrich Lips (Russia), Miljan Bjeletic (Serbia), Jacques Mornet (France), Renzo Ruggieri (Italy), etc. With over 15000 euro prize money and spectacular concerts, this is an event not too be missed. For those unable to attend, the event will be live streamed courtesy of the Deschamps Channel. For further information see the website: CMA or email: c.m.a@btinternet.com |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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 An interesting display of the history of the accordion and its production with the Title “Artigiani del Suono” took place in the Theatre ”la Nuova Fenice” in Osimo last Saturday, 7th of September.This important documentary was about the 150 years of hand craft instrument sound and know how, and especially, how the start of accordion production has changed and influenced this beautiful region of Italy. All this can be seen in a wonderful high quality book titled "Artigiani del Suono" which will be available at the Museum Castelfidardo shortly. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the book and exhibition during your next visit to Castelfidardo. The evening was animated by multi diatonic accordion world champion, Maestro Giuliano Cameli and presented by Beniamino Bugiolacchi, Director of the Museum Castelfidardo and Maestro Paolo Picchio, Artistic Director of the Castelfidardo International Competitions and Festival. The Castelfidardo event will start this week, from the 14th of September with the diatonic accordion competition and then from the 20th to 22nd September with the International Award “Città di Castelfidardo” competitions. Daily reports will be online, linked from this news page, from the 18th to the 22nd September. |
by Rob Howard
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 Romano Viazzani will be adjudicating in Castelfidardo, Italy, between September 19th and 22nd. This years Castelfidardo International Competitions and Festival celebrates 150 years since the birth of the accordion industry in that city and Romano has been a regular adjudicator in recent years. On September 27th, Romano Viazzani will be back at The Pheasantry in King's Road, Chelsea, for a cabaret with Bethany Jameson and the Ensemble. He writes: "We've got some cracking new numbers so if you missed The Green Note, Camden before the summer break now's your chance to catch it again." For further information email: romanoviazzani@hotmail.co.uk Three CD's available at: Romano Viazzani |
by Harley Jones
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 Luca Piovesan has just released version 1.0 of his project [ACCORDION4COMPOSERS], which aims to be a very useful tool to assist composers writing for accordion. [ACCORDION4COMPOSERS] is a free pdf eBook, 45 pages, which you can download at: http://www.lucapiovesan.it/accordion4composers Luca Piovesan has also recorded explanatory audio samples to help one understand how the accordion works. To obtain these free audio samples, please email: info@lucapiovesan.it Piovesan writes: "[ACCORDION4COMPOSERS] is an open project: please send feedback to help improve this work, and suggestions will be taken into into consideration on the next release. This work is the result of hundreds of hours thinking, writing and recording, along with decades of experience. I would be very grateful for your help”. Luca Piovesan is a 30 year old accordionist based in Venice. He graduated with honours in accordion from the Milan Conservatory and in Literature from Venice University. He also holds a diploma in sound engineering and founded the recording studio “Blowoutstudio”. For further information email: info@lucapiovesan.it |
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 Accordionist Nihad Hrustanbegovic has released a CD, ‘Black Orpheus’, and the tracks include Black Orpheus, Take Five, My Favourite Things, Smile, Nuages, Summertime, All the Things You Are, Blusette, Happiness, and Sky Blue.Nihad Hrustanbegovic, for many years based in The Netherlands, returned home to Bosnia and Herzegovina in August to perform at this year’s Sarajevo Film Festival. He also took the opportunity to record two CDs, the other being performed on the pianoforte. For further information email: info@nihad-accordeon.com |
by Harley Jones
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| Video segments from the Show "The Solitary Pleasures" ("Les plaisirs solitaires") by Chloe Lacan. For further information about Chloe Lacan, view her website at: www.chloelacan.fr |
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 Last weekend, was the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Air New Zealand Accordion Orchestra tour to China in 1988. At that time, the orchestra sponsored by Air New Zealand was a New Zealand Cultural Ambassador promoting tourism to beautiful New Zealand.Such was the international interest in accordion activities in China, that the American Accordionists Association (AAA) President Faithe Deffner also came on the tour and made a report to the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) about the remarkable accordion activities in China. This was the 5th International Goodwill Concert Tour by the Air New Zealand Accordion Orchestra and went to Australia, Singapore, the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong. After performing extensively at the World Expo '88 in Brisbane (over 30 concerts) the Orchestra was greatly honored to be the first foreign accordion orchestra to perform in the People's Republic of China, a country in 1988, where more people play accordion than in any other country. Performances included full concert programs in the Beijing and Shanghai Concert Halls, each fully televised as well as in Xian and Canton cities. The tour concluded with several concerts and television appearances in Hong Kong. The orchestra players, average age 16 years, played their complete 80 minute program from memory and today, accordion orchestras in China often play from memory. Conductor Fay-Ellen Schaw thanked all those present for their dedication and efforts to achieve a superb standard (standing ovations on 4 continents of the world) and for making such concert tours possible at that time. CD's of the orchestra are available at: http://www.musicforaccordion.com/inform/anzao/index.htm |
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| Victor Derenboim New Accordion Orchestra Concert, released 9th September 2013, Beer-Sheva, Israel. Video 1: Danube Waltz. Piano solo: Ora Mindel. Video 2: Russian Songs. Soloists: Victor Aryutkin, Tal Bushari, Sahar Rozenberg and Yaara Binyamin. Video by: Gennady Kuchuk. Camera Equipment: "Berger Camera Services", Tel Aviv, Israel. |
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 Picture above of Amy at the recent ATG Festival where she was performing in the UMKC ensemble group (Amy far right). A very nice condolence message by Kevin Friedrich: My sincerest condolences to the entire family, Joe and Amy's many friends, as everyone comes to terms with this tragic loss. I will always value the wonderful memories of music, travel and friendship with Amy, an integral part of our accordion family. From my freshman year at UMKC in 1980 when she would take us horseback riding on the farm, to the many concert tours within the USA and abroad with the UMKC Accordion Orchestra, to the social travel and ski trips, Amy was always a joy to be around. She cherished her family and friends, and always contributed unquestioningly to whatever projects she was involved with. A wonderful musician, a delightful social butterfly and an inspiring friend, her radiant spirit will live on through the music she loved so much, continuing to bring joy to those it touches. Thanks for being a friend. ~ Kevin Friedrich - September 10, 2013 Amy is survived by her daughter, Kaley Irene Hatfield-Hayes, 12, her son, Ryan Allen Hatfield-Hayes, 11; her mother, Carol June Hatfield of Thayer and her brother, Raymond Hatfield of Kansas City, Missouri. Many members of the UMKC Accordion Orchestra who had played with Amy in the group over many years while performing extensively throughout the USA and abroad, will join together to perform the music at the funeral services. A Memorial Service will be held at the Thayer United Methodist Church, 203 N. Okmulgee, Thayer, Kansas, on Tuesday, September 17, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Thayer Cemetery. Picture below from UMKC Accordion Orchestra, 1990, Amy to the right of conductor Joan Sommers. |
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| Canada's popular Celtic punk rock party band, The Mahones have used fan footage from their 2013 European tours to make an official video of the single King Of Copenhagen, from their album Angels and Devils. This video was published on September 5th, 2013. Katie "Kaboom!" McConnell is featured on accordion and vocals. |
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| This is a promotional video about 'Harmonica Summer Days, a unique event in Camping Lanterna dedicated to the sound of accordion or locally called "Harmonica". During two days, visitors have the chance to see performing, leading accordionists and also taste delicious specialties.' |
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| Some blues and jazz by Fujita Takamitsu, Japan, who has 112 videos on youtube of organ, keyboard, and accordion. Fujita plays solo and heading the "Fujita Takamitsu Trio" at cafes and social events. |
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 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending September 10th 1999 included news of an impending American tour by Irish diatonic accordionist Sharon Shannon. Since the 1980s Sharon Shannon has been internationally successful, and is one of those accordionists who is well known in the mainstream music scene. Sharon Shannon and the Woodchoppers Tour USA Contributed by Mitchell Greenhill Accordionist Sharon Shannon (Ireland) and the Woodchoppers will tour USA from September 19th to October 9th. Their first concert will be at the Chicago Celtic Festival followed by performances in Michigan, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, California, Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Colorado. The group, which includes Sharon (accordion), Mary Shannon (banjo, violin, mandolin), Liz and Yvonne Kane (violin), Jim Murray (guitar), and Tony Molloy (bass) will play many favorites such as ‘Blackbird’ and ‘Sandy River Belle’. |
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 El Duo Nuevo Mundo integrado por Francisco Rivera en el Clarinete y Lácides Romero en el acordeón, realizará una gira de Conciertos por Argentina y Uruguay:El 13 de septiembre en el Museo del Acordeón Anconetani de Buenos Aires. El 14 en el Auditorio de la Asociación Médica de la ciudad de Rosario (Argentina) El 17 En Montevideo en el Auditorio de la facultad de Artes (Uruguay) El 21 en el Auditorio casa Horacio Quiroga de la ciudad de salto en Uruguay El 23 en la ciudad de Concepción de Uruguay Interpretaremos repertorio de música Clásica ,Nacionalista y Folclórica Latinoamericana |
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 The 4th Festival d’Accordeon takes place on Saturday September 14th, 6pm, at Le Rianfra, 3 Place des Fetes, Incourt, Belgium. The guest accordionists include Erika, Jos Steve, Guy Tillieux, René Depas, and Didier Renard. |
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 An Accordéon Gala takes place on September 15th, 11.30am, at Colline aux Oiseaux, Chamoson, Valais. The main guests are French accordionists Jean-Robert Chappelet and Fabrice Peluso, with Swiss accordionists Pierrot Glappey, Theodore Monset, Alain Bourgeois, and Jean-Yves Sixt also performing. |
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 On Sunday September 15th, 7pm, at Klosterkapelle Walsrode, Germany, Mirjana Petercol – accordion, and Rolf Sudmann – theremin, perform together as a duo in concert.The theremin - an electronic instrument developed in 1919 to be played without touching it, has a bizzare appearance and very early came into use in science fiction films. In this unusual engagement you can hear works by Rachmaninow, Piazzolla, Schubert, Schillinger, and others. In addition to his concerts Professor Rolf Sudmann has a teaching post at the University of Bielefeld. Mirjana Petercol, lecturer for accordion at the Universities of Wiesbadener and Kassel, Music Academy and University, is a well-known concert accordionist. For further information email: miripetercol@gmx.de |
by Rob Howard
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 The duo Mazaika – Igor Outkine (accordion, vocals) and Elizabeth Harrison (violin) – perform a concert, ‘Strictly Classical’, on Wednesday September 18th at Pushkin House, 5a Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2TA. Tickets: £15, £10 (concessions). Their program includes:'’Preludium and allegro’ – Fritz Kreisler ‘Ombra mai fu (Serse)’ – George Frideric Handel ‘Winter’ - Antonio Vivaldi ‘Ave Maria’ - Vladimir Vavilov (Caccini) ‘En Aranjues Con Tu Amor’ - Rodrigues ‘La Danza’ – Gioacchino Rossini ‘Zigeunerweisen’ – Pablo de Sarasate ‘Cease thy singing’ – Sergei Rachmaninoff ‘Gadfly’ – Dmitri Shostakovich ‘Singer’s song behind the stage’ (Raphael) – Anton Arensky ‘Sabre dance’ - Aram Khachaturian ‘Libertango’ – Astor Piazzolla For further information email: igor.outkine@yahoo.com |
by Rob Howard
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 The CT Tango Ensemble perform an afternoon gig at Mountain Shadows Country Manor, Paarl, Western Cape, on Sunday September 22nd, 12.30pm, starting as a concert and ending as a Milonga. The CT Tango Ensemble line-up is Stanislav Angelov (bandoneon and accordion), Piet de Beer (violin), Albert Combrink (piano), and Charles Lazar (double bass). |
by Rob Howard
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 The Iain MacPhail Scottish Dance Band are the guests at Tynedale Accordion and Fiddle Club on Thursday September 19th, 7.30pm. The venue is Hexham Ex-Service Club, 1 Hallstile Bank, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3PQ. Admission £4 pay at the door, players free admission. |
by Rob Howard
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 The trio KTU perform on September 27th, 7pm, at Zaklete Rewiry, Wroclaw, Poland. Trio KTU are Kimmo Pohjonen (accordion, voice), Trey Gunn (warr guitar) and Pat Mastelotto (drums, rhythmic devices, effects).For further information email: pap@hoedown.com |
by Harley Jones
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 On September 29, 11 am, Philippe Thuriot will perform the Goldberg Variations at the Feestzaal Stadhuis Aalst, Belgium. The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, is a work for harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach, consisting of an aria and a set of 30 variations. First published in 1741, the work is considered to be one of the most important examples of variation form. The Variations are named after Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, who may have been the first performer. Philippe Thuriot studied in Antwerp and Copenhagen and has made a name with solo concerts and performing with groups and orchestras. |
by Harley Jones
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| The Janusz Prusinowski Trio are performing on Sunday, October 6th, 7:00pm at Yoshi's, San Francisco, $18 adv., $22 door, available online at Yoshi's website. The Janusz Prusinowski Trio, are a group of musicians who have learned from village masters of central Poland and who "follow in their tradition while at the same time creating their own characteristic modern sound and language of improvisation". |
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 On Friday October 25th, 7pm, a unique concert, ‘Hidden Secrets of a Culture’, will be presented in London for the first time by the Swedish based organisation ‘Music without Borders’. The event takes place in the concert hall at St John's, Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HA. The musicians are Mikhail Kazinik, presenter, violin (Sweden), Nika Shirocorad - piano (UK), Boris Kazinik - violin (Sweden), Natalia Lomeiko - violin (UK), and Natalija Japerte - accordion (UK). The performance will include classical music by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart and Rachmaninov. The audience will also have an opportunity to discover the work of Swedish composer Oleg Gotzkosik. Some of his works will be receiving their first performances in the UK, such as ‘Six Scenes from ‘La Strada’ – suite for violin and piano, as well as his adaptation of the well-known piece ‘Adios Nonino’ by Astor Piazzolla. Natalia Japerte was born in Latvia and completed her education at the Accordion Department, Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (Vilnius), with teacher Prof. Eduardas Gabnis. In 1998 she was awarded the title of the scholarship holder of the Republic of Latvia for her achievements in international competitions. Natalija Japerte participated in many concerts and festivals in prestigious venues in Latvia, Lithuania, Russia and Poland. Since 2008, Natalija lives and works in the Cumbria region, England. She is engaged in many activities as a performer, a teacher and also in the organization of concerts, tours and seminars. |
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by Klaus Paier
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 Klaus Paier has just released ‘Das Akkordeon Buch’ / ‘The Accordion Book’, a 3 volume set of accordion technique books. The text is in both German and English, and published by jova-music of Munich, Germany.Purchase with credit card. |
by Alexander Poeluev
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 Alexander Poeluev releasing his new CD titled 'Alexander Poeluev accordion, Live in Rostov-on-Don 2013', catalog: apoeluev01 with sound samples. Music performed by Alexander Poeluev. Purchase online. |
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