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¡Feliz año nuevo acordeonistas y entusiastas!by Christine Johnstone |
Accordions Worldwide les desea a todos un Feliz Año Nuevo. Esperamos que 2022 sea un año musical maravilloso a pesar de la pandemia y esperamos traerles noticias de eventos de acordeón de todo el mundo. Mis mejores deseos para un feliz y saludable 2022. Saludos del equipo de AWW. |
Lanzamiento de las reglas y regulaciones de la Coupe Mondiale 2022, Zofingen - Suizaby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
La 75.ª Coupe Mondiale se llevará a cabo del 4 al 9 de octubre de 2022 en Zofingen, Suiza, organizada por el miembro de la CIA, accordeon.ch, dirigido por la presidenta: Yvonne Glur (presidenta) y el delegado de la CIA en Suiza, Ruedi Marty. El presidente de la CIA, Mirco Patarini, y el secretario general de la CIA, Kimmo Mattila, invitan cordialmente a los competidores, maestros y seguidores del acordeón a asistir a la Coupe Mondiale 2022, que contará con conciertos y competencias de la siguiente manera: • 75ª Copa Mundial • Masters Copa Mundial • Copa Mundial Júnior • Concurso Internacional de Música de Entretenimiento Virtuoso • Concurso Internacional Junior de Virtuoso Entertainment Music • Música de Cámara - Clásica • Música de Cámara - Músicas del Mundo Reglas y regulaciones de 2022 en: Coupe Mondiale Ver información del hotel y fotos de las salas de conciertos en: Coupe Mondiale Descargue el cartel del evento imprimible en: 2022CM-poster.pdf El sistema de inscripción en línea se abrirá en primavera y la fecha límite de inscripción es el 31 de agosto de 2022. Encontrará un Informe completo de la Coupe Mondiale 2021 en: Página de inicio de video de 2021 y horario de video en: 2021CM-Video Informes diarios de 2021, imágenes, resultados en: 2021CM-Report |
33° Festival Internacional “Bayan y Bayanistas”, Moscú – Rusiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Los videos de cinco conciertos importantes del festival y los premios Silver Disc se informan en detalle en 2021Moscow y ahora hay muchas imágenes del 33 ° Festival Internacional "Bayan and Bayanists", Moscú. Conciertos incluidos: • 17 de diciembre: celebración del 75 aniversario de Viatcheslav Semionov, artista del pueblo de Rusia • 18 de diciembre: celebración del 70 aniversario de Alexander Dmitriev • 19 de diciembre: Astor Piazzolla – ¡100! Celebraciones Informe completo en: 2021Moscow |
Mirco Patarini y Gabriele Mirabassi en Moscú - Rusiaby Harley Jones |
Video: Concierto “Strambotti” para acordeón, clarinete y orquesta de cuerdas, del compositor brasileño André Mehmari. Mirco Patarini y Gabriele Mirabassi (clarinete) con Yuri Medianik dirigiendo la Orquesta de Cámara "Pluriart Orchestra" se presentó el 17 de diciembre en Moscú como parte del 33° Festival Internacional “Bayan y Bayanistas”. |
La Experiencia Brandon McPhee 2022 – Escociaby Christine Johnstone |
Vídeo: Brandon McPhee interpretando "La rosa de Aberdeen" El espectáculo Brandon McPhee Experience tendrá lugar el próximo año a partir del 16 de febrero de 2022 en Musselburgh, organizado por BRM Promotions. Se realizarán más conciertos en febrero en Stirling, Langholm, Brechin, Inverness y Aberdeen. ¡Este espectáculo es una mezcla de música tradicional escocesa, country y folclórica que presentará algunas de las canciones favoritas de Brandon, así como las solicitudes populares de las personas que asisten al espectáculo! Para más detalles, envíe un correo electrónico a: mcpheemusic@hotmail.com |
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Friedrich Lips’ Future Events – Russia and Germanyby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Video: Friedrich Lips performing on March 20th, 2021 at the Gnessin Hall for the Bayan, Accordion and Harmonica Day. 1:47 - Mikhail Bronner Suite "Jewish Holidays" in 4 parts (2020) 13:40 - Mikhail Bronner Dolce Appassionato (2020) 19:07 - Russian folk song ''Oh, you, guelder rose!'' "Hey Thou Little Snowball-Tree" (Oi Da Ty Kalinushka), arr. I. Panitsky 23:08 - Clement Doucet - Fantasy for Piano, on the motifs of Liszt Friedrich Lips’ Future Events for 2022 as listed below: • February 16th: Performance of Sofia Gubaidulina “Fachwerk” for bayan, percussion and strings in Moscow, Russia. • February 17th to 20th: Masterclass at the Bashmet Festival in Sotshi, Russia • February 25th and 26th: Head of jury at the Solotaryov Competition in Pushkino, Russia. • March 10th to 15th: Head of jury at the Saidashev Competition in Kasan, Russia. • March 22nd to 26th: Masterclass in Moscow, Russia • May 8th to 14th: Member of jury at the Klingenthal Competition in Germany • June 13th to 16th: Masterclass in Moscow, Russia • September 10th: Concert with Piazzolla-Studio in Simferopol, Russia. For details email: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at |
New Music Video Released by Father/Son Collaborators Jacques and Lucas Pellarin - Franceby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
Video 1: “Piano Bar Man Dreaming” by Jacques Pellarin Composition for Piano & Accordion (Classic crossover Jazz) Composer, Pianist , Accordionist Jacques Pellarin Upcoming album Piano leader & Accordion Jacques Pellarin - Spring 2022 - A film by Lucas Pellarin Video 2: “Jacques Pellarin - Valse des mariniers (Clip officiel)” Filmmaker Lucas Pellarin Jacques Pellarin is proud to present a new film by his son entitled “Piano Bar Man Dreaming”. Jacques shares, “What luck for a father to be in artistic resonance with his talented filmmaker son! Many thanks Lucas Pellarin”. Jacques Pellarin is a composer, accordionist and a music producer well known internationally for The French Chic & Eclectic Accordion collection from Jacques Pellarin music productions. He has recorded 16 albums to date encompassing many genres from Jazz to French Cinema to Latin Jazz to Crossover Traditional to Classical music. His latest release entitled 'Paris Sunlight' (12/21) is a collection of self penned songs which celebrates the Parisienne Café Culture popular in the early 1900s in the City Of Romance when café proprietors would hire accordion players to entertain the 'Al Frecso' visitors. His music has been featured often on NHK TV in Japan and has been used in a national documentary there. Three of Jacques' compositions featured in the beautiful playlist Music Apple which depicted the theme of Paris Café Classic French Vibes. It included other notable French musicians and vocalists both past and present such as Edith Piaf, Michel Legrand, Charles Aznavour, Manu Dibango, Babik Reinhardt and Avishai Cohen. Jacques Pellarin is a true exponent of the Accordion art form and his wide repertoire of music genres and styles makes him a much sought after musician and composer". For further information email: jacques.pellarin@wanadoo.fr |
2022 South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival – New Zealandby Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association |
The 2022 NZAA South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival will be held at a venue to be selected June 4th and 5th, 2022. The event, due to current Covid travel restrictions, will be open to only New Zealand residents or NZ passport holders. A variety of age group classes for soloists, duos, trios, ensembles and orchestras will be available. Covid restrictions mean that currently, non NZ residents and non NZ passport holders are not allowed to come to New Zealand. Entries close on April 14th, 2022. Download the rules and competition prospectus at: 2022nz_prospectus.pdf For further details email NZAA Competitions Secretary Renee Jeffries at: nzaacompsec@gmail.com |
Yuri Shishkin CD's Sold Out, eTracks Available - Russiaby Harley Jones |
Yuri Shishkin writes that a number of his CD's have sold out, mp3 eTracks remain available. Three CD's remain. At the excellent price of Euro 13.50 plus post, CD fans should purchase now to avoid disappointment. yshishkin07 Appliques CD - available yshishkin04 Shishkin Plays Semionov CD - available yshishkin06 Libretto (Bajan on the Russian Opera Stage) CD - available yshishkin01eT Towards The Sun CD has just sold out, eTracks mp3 album available yshishkin02eT Images Of The Passing Time - CD sold out, eTracks mp3 album available yshishkin03eT Favourites - CD sold out, eTracks mp3 album available yshishkin05eT Pictures at an Exhibition - CD sold out, eTracks mp3 album available |
"Stockport Accordion Club's Newsletters - a Diary of Squeezing", Cheshire – UKby Rob Howard |
"Stockport Accordion Club's Newsletters - a Diary of Squeezing" is a fascinating look back through 200 club newsletters written since 1987, describing our club’s many ups and downs. In 1987 our then MD Clifford Wood asked me to write a newsletter, and 35 years later I am still writing them! During the last lockdown I revisited the 200 past newsletters for the first time, and edited them into a loose diary form, then published the result as a book. This unique and fully illustrated hardback book was produced for our members, past members and friends, and all those who now have it just love it, so I am told! It is a trip down memory lane like no other. The book is available free in exchange for a donation (of any amount) which will go to St Ann's Hospice, Heald Green, Stockport. The newsletters describe Stockport Accordion Club’s NAO North West Area Festivals (1988-96), our many Club Night concerts and guest artists (1990-2019), club visits to accordion festivals and NAO UK Championships, and much else involving SAC’s members. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com Picture below: Stockport Accordion Club 2012 |
XXXIII Arrasate Accordion Festival – Spainby Christine Johnstone |
Results and pictures from the XXXIII Arrasate Accordion Festival, which was held in Arrasate, Gipuzkoa Province, Basque Country, Spain from December 4th to 6th, 2021. First prize: Piotro Motyka (Poland) Second prize: Maryia Arol (Belarus) Third prize: Yilin Han (China) Further details and video of Festival Closing Gala concert and prizegiving online at: http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=17-Dec-2021&lang=en#art18341 |
Chilean Accordion Institute Summer Courses - Chileby Christine Johnstone |
The Chilean Accordion Institute are running Summer Accordion Courses in Ñuñoa, Santiago Province for all levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced or professional during January and February 2022. Their mission is to professionally train its students, to preserve and increase the cultural and heritage of music in Chile, develop research, composition and interpretation of various works of musical art. Courses include musical initiation, Brazilian music, direction and crafts as well as preparation for national or international competitions. Classes will be held in-person and online. For details email: clasesdeacordeon.cl@gmail.com |
Video: Zoe Tiganouria Television Interview - Greeceby Christine Johnstone |
TV link: https://www.megatv.com/2021/12/27/zoi-tiganouria-i-ellinida-synthetis-kai-akornteonista-pou-ntynei-mousika-to-xolygount/ Zoe Tiganouria (picture left) interview with Christina Kombou on Mega TV in Greece. Zoe composed the music for the major Hollywood production of “Tango Shalom” directed by Gabriel Bologna and the interview discusses Zoe’s collaboration. “Tango Shalom” is a family-friendly dance comedy, which swept up awards at top film festivals worldwide (including in Montreal, Toronto, Brooklyn and India) and promotes a very timely and timeless message of peace, tolerance and love. |
Playing the Accordion with “Bear” Accompanimentby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
See this video. Not sure how many accordionists would like to perform with a "bear" accompaniment?? |
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Stas Venglevski Performs at Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
Stas Venglevski and thirty five musicians from all over the USA including seven youth Ensemble members will perform at the Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat 2022 concerts on January 15th and 16th, 2022. The concerts will be held at Lutheran Churches in Houston, Texas. See posters for details. On January 15th, the concert will feature the music of Russia, France, Moldova, Finland, Azerbaijan, and the World Premiere of a new orchestra overture by Stas Venglevski. The orchestra will also perform “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Freddie Mercury. On January 16th, Stas Venglevski will perform a popular program of works by Rachmaninoff and Villa-Libos as well as Russian folk tunes. The Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat 2022 will take place from January 13th to 16th, 2022. For further information email: meghada33@gmail.com |
Hohner Konservatorium New Year Concert – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
The Hohner Konservatorium in Trossingen, Germany will hold a New Year Concert on January 16th, 2022 at 5pm. The concert will be live in-person as well as streamed online. The concert program will include: • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Divertimento KV 439b No. 4 Allegro - Larghetto - Minuet/Trio - Adagio - Rondo performed by Naoko Nebl (chromatic harmonica) and Andreas Nebl (accordion) • R. Breitenfeld - Ageha-cho performed by Volker Rausenberger (accordion) • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Canzonetta Sull'aria from "Hochzeit des Figaro" by Christin Tanja Putze (soprano), Giorgiana Pelliccia (soprano) and Matthias Matzke (accordion) • Charlie Parker & Miles Davis Donna Lee by Eric Dann (accordion) • Matthias Matzke performing “Walking On” (accordion) The current Covid regulations (2G+) applies to the event. For details email: info@hohner-konservatorium.de |
Online: II International Internet Art Contest "Key to Talent" - Belarusby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
The online II International Internet Art Contest "Key to Talent" will be held in Belarus from January 21st to 31st, 2022. The competition Director is Andrey Alekseev. Competition classes include folk keyboard instruments - bayan, accordion and harmonica. Jury members include Nikolay Sevryukov (Belarus - picture left) and Lidia Skachko (Belarus - picture right). Entries close on January 20th, 2022. For details email: lidarb2021.1@gmail.com |
First Ceilidh for 2022 – Scotlandby Christine Johnstone |
Video: The Lomond Ceilidh Band playing the Laird of Drumblair set The Lomond Ceilidh Band will entertain at their first 2022 Ceilidh. The event will take place at Forgan's Broughty Ferry Restaurant in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Scotland on January 22nd, 2022. The band includes Alan Small (accordion), Gemma Donald (violin) and Kyle Innes (drums). Depending on Covid-19 regulations, they hope for a great night with Ceilidh dancing. For details email: info@forgansbroughtyferry.co.uk |
Louise Jallu Quartet Perform at Théâtre du Château - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
The Louise Jallu Quartet will perform at the Théâtre du Château in Eu, France on January 22nd, 2022 at 6.15pm. The quartet includes Louise Jallu (bandoneon – picture left), Mathias Lévy (violin), Grégoire Letouvet (piano) and Alexandre Perrot (double bass). Their program will include Astor Piazzolla’s music such as "Libertango", "Oblivion", "Buenos Aires Hora Cero", and "Soledad". For details email: contact@theatreduchateau.fr |
“Locura Tanguera” Entertain at Tango Concerts - Japanby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Oblivion (Piazzolla) by Ville Hiltula & Japanese Friends The “Locura Tanguera” Quartet will entertain at Guggenheim House in Kobe Shioya, Japan on January 22nd, 2022 at 2pm. The quartet includes Ville Hiltula (bandoneon), Kazuhiro Takagi (violin), Tomomitsu Fumoto (piano) and Masashi Goto (contrabass). The following day, the quartet will entertain at a Tango Lunch concert held at the Royal Horse Jazz Club in Osaka (January 23rd) from 1pm. Their program will include Argentine tango pieces by Piazzolla, Pugliese, Francini and Balcarce. For details email: villehiltula@gmail.com |
2022 CNIMA Workshops - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
The CNIMA directed by Nathalie Boucheix will run accordion workshops for all ages, levels and styles during January and February 2022. The workshops will cover developing accordion technique, the hold of the instrument, balancing of the bellows, sound support, various touches and musicality etc. Dates as follows: • January 24th to 28th: Adult workshop which covers additional training on specific problems adults can encounter with tutors Nathalie Boucheix and Jacques Mornet (picture left). • February 14th to 19th: workshop for all ages and levels with Nathalie Boucheix and Jacques Mornet. • February 21st to 26th: workshop for all ages and levels with Nathalie Boucheix and Jacques Mornet. For further details email: cnima@orange.fr |
Romano Viazzani Ensemble Perform in London - Englandby Christine Johnstone |
The Romano Viazzani Ensemble will perform in concert at the Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution in London on January 29th, 2022 at 7pm, organised in conjunction with M2M (Memories2Music). Their program will include a selection of music from their album “London Tango” as well as traditional Argentine tangos and the music of Astor Piazzolla. The ensemble includes Romano Viazzani (accordion & bandoneon), Barbara Dziewiecka-Data (violin), John Bailey (piano), Jonathan Preiss (guitar), Nick Pini (double bass), and vocalists Jacqui Tate and Luciana di Bella. |
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Playing the Accordion at 4 years old - Italyby Harley Jones |
Video 1: At 4 years old this young Italian boy Matteo Tortora shows us his talent as he plays his accordion just like a professional! Video 2: PIF World Music Junior winner in Castelfidardo 2021 Picture below: A list of achievements by Matteo Tortora since he was four! |
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ATG 80 Aniversario: 20-24 de julio en el área de Chicago - EE. UU.by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
¡La tan esperada celebración del festival de Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) se llevará a cabo el próximo verano! Únase a ATG del 20 al 24 de julio de 2022 en el área de Chicago para celebrar el 80 aniversario de ATG. ¡Reserve su asiento para la Orquesta del Festival ATG de 80 miembros! Esta orquesta especial es en honor al 80 aniversario de la ATG y estará dirigida por Joan C. Sommers. La tarifa para mantener su asiento en la orquesta es de $ 25 y se aplicará a su inscripción al festival. Las reservas se hacen por orden de llegada, ¡así que no arrastre los pies y tome asiento! El registro estará disponible pronto en el sitio web: ATG |
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