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Live Concert Video - "I Love You, Life" Featuring Shishkin & Poeluev - Russia
Moon Song Yue Featured in "Have You In My Life" - China
Charlie Watkins (1923-2014), London – UK
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Videos: Senior Coupe Mondiale Winners, Round II and III - Austria
Midlands Accordion Festival, Dudley – UK
Timbre Russian Accordion Group of Moscow 2014 Tour - Switzerland
Videos: Coupe Mondiale Junior Virtuoso Entertainment Winners - Austria
João Gentil CD Release in December, Buenos Aires - Argentina
Video: Yuri Medianik & Emotion-orchestra Perform Vivaldi Four Seasons of Tango - Russia
Video: Karlsson Band new CD Single "Shaggae" - Sweden
Video: Ali & Cengiz Oyunu / Akordeon - Garmon Living Room
‘14 Years Ago’: Accordion Activities in Japan in November 2000
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Accordion and Violin Duo Peter DiBono and Harriet Newhart
Video: Motion Trio Concert, Krakow – Poland
Slavic Soul Party! Performance, New York City – USA
John Morgan @ Tynedale Accordion & Fiddle Club, Northumberland – UK
Video: DuetTango, Cesare Chiacchiaretta and Filippo Arlia Tour to New Zealand
Accordion Orchestra Wesseling Concert, Druck - Germany
Alexian Santino Spinelli Master Class, Pisa - Italy
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AAA Faithe Deffner Competition, USD$20,000 First Prize - USAby Harley Jones |
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 The Faithe Deffner International Accordion Competition is being sponsored in honor of Faithe Deffner, who passed away in June 2014. This competition will be held as part of the American Accordionists' Association (AAA) 2015 Festival in Alexandra, 8-12 July, and a big feature is the USD$20,000 cash 1st prize, USD$3,000 2nd prize and USD$2,000 3rd prize. Requirements include: Maximum age: 32 as of date of July 8, 2015 Test Piece: Herricks Road composed by Karen Fremar Classical Segment: 10 minutes required selection being one mvt from Divertimento composed by Viatcheslav Semionov plus one or more selections in classical, baroque or romantic style. Both Herricks Road and Divertimento were composed in honor of Faithe Deffner. The competition also includes a Entertainment Segment: 10 minutes with 2 or more selections of differing styles. Full details of the Faithe Deffner International Accordion Competition and entry form at: 2015Deffner.pdf Information about the 2015 AAA festival at: American Accordionists' Association (AAA) |
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Live Concert Video - "I Love You, Life" Featuring Shishkin & Poeluev - Russiaby Harley Jones |
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| All videos of the concert at: 2014Life On Sunday November 16th at 17.00 hours Moscow time (14.00 UTC) will be a live broadcast from the concert hall "Rosvertol" in Rostov-on-Don of a concert titled "I Love You, Life". Yuri Shishkin, Alexander Poeluev, laureates of the "Accordion Plus" competition, folk ensemble "The Dontsy" and "Any" and the outstanding baritone from Moscow Vasily Pianoff, will present to everyone an unforgettable performance. The concert will include famous works from the repertoire of these highly esteemed performers and the public are sure to enjoy emotions of joy and love from the "I Love You, Life" concert. Even if you cannot watch the concert video live, you can return to the above video box any time after the concert to view the video at your leisure. This concert is being organised by the International Music Center "Harmony" which is the CIA member and host organiser of the 2016 Coupe Mondiale which will be held in Rostov-on-Don. The "Harmony" association runs a large festival "Accordion Plus" at the end of March each year and major concerts with full halls, throughout the year. Pictures below of Yuri Shishkin and Alexander Poeluev with different groups. |
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Moon Song Yue Featured in "Have You In My Life" - Chinaby Harley Jones |
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| Song Yue (Moon) has won high placings at National Accordion Championships entertainment category in China and is in her final year of a music degree at Shanghai Normal University (SHNU), accordion tutor Prof. Li Cong. Moon will play accordion and act in a new drama named "Have You In My life" which is being performed more than 38 times at the Shanghai People Grand Theater starting from 7th November to 10th January. In the drama, Moon doubles as an actress and musician as she also plays some pieces on her accordion. Picture above with Li Sile (left) and Chen Xiyan (right). This drama was adapted from the novel of the same name,which was written by a famous writer Zhang Xiaoxian from HongKong. It is directed by a well known director He Nian. The drama is produced by a high-end production team and they are developing a new form of play/drama to excite the audience. |
Charlie Watkins (1923-2014), London – UKby Rob Howard |
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 Charlie Watkins was one of the UK accordion scene’s best known and well-loved characters, a man of many accomplishments, and has even been referred to by some as the music world’s most significant inventor and innovator since Edison invented the phonograph. He was principally an audio engineer, famous internationally for his various amplifiers and the Watkins Copicat Echo unit, the latter being his 1958 invention that revolutionized the music industry worldwide. His company, Watkins Electric Music (WEM), founded in 1949 with his brothers Reg and Syd, designed and manufactured electric guitars (e.g. the ‘Watkins Rapier Guitar’), and was notable in the 1960s and 1970s for pioneering PA systems for outdoor rock festivals. Charlie Watkins was the sound engineer for the Rolling Stones’ famous ‘Stones in the Park’ concert in 1969, and for the Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix concerts at Glastonbury in 1970. WEM products became widely used by the likes of Elton John, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Fleetwood Mac, The Who, The Byrds, Pink Floyd, and The Rolling Stones, to name but a few. The accordion was Charlie’s first love, however, and he began playing in the 1930s. His favorite tune was always ‘Blaze Away’. When war came in 1939, Charlie and his brother Reg joined the Merchant Navy, and both served during the Battle of the Atlantic, a particularly hazardous theater of war. By the 1980s Charlie Watkins had given up working with pop musicians and henceforward devoted himself to the needs of accordionists, developing and marketing his WEM ‘Songbird’ range of accordion amplifiers and other products. WEM ‘Songbird’ amplifiers are used by most of the UK’s best accordionists and dance bands. He also introduced his own branded accordions, sold a range of accessories, and published his own free magazine, ‘Accordion Today’, through which he advertised his products and also gave his forthright views on matters concerning the accordion world. WEM was part of the trade show at accordion festivals such as Caister and Eastbourne for many years, and Charlie often performed songs and tunes on his beloved Galanti Super Dominator in concerts, and was renowned for his Cockney humour. Charlie and his wife June made substantial contributions to charities via their ongoing ‘Accordion Aid’ Appeal, for such recipients as ‘Medicins Sans Frontieres’ (Haiti Earthquake Appeal) and ‘The Connection’, a homeless charity based at St Martins-in-the-Fields, London. He was a man of great humanity who used much of the wealth he accrued for the benefit of others. Charlie Watkins, a remarkable ‘character’ with a great sense of humor, passed away on October 28th 2014 at the age of 91. He is survived by his wife June. |
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New eBook Released, Traditional Polish Carols Arranged by Gary Dahl - USAby Gary Dahl |
  Gary Dahl has released a new eBook titled Traditional Polish Carols which he has arranged in collaboration with Fr. Boleslaw Zadora, advisor. The book contains 28 Polish titles and you can see samples of many pieces at Catalog: DH07-eB eBook means that the book is emailed to you. Purchase online for only USD$16.50 or Euro equivalent at: DH07-eB This eBook Traditional Polish Carols is Collection #7 in a series of eBooks by Gary Dahl that have proved to be very popular: DH01-eB - Latin Spectacular! Collection #1- eBook DH02-eB - Favourite French Standards Collection #2 - eBook DH03-eB - The American Songbook Collection #3- eBook DH04-eB - Favourite Waltzes and Polkas Collection #4 - eBook DH05-eB - Easy Listening Variety Collection #5 - eBook DH06-eB - Easy Listening Variety Collection #6 - eBook DH07-eB - Traditional Polish Carols Collection #7 - eBook There is a special for clients wanting to purchase all 7 eBooks at: DH01-07eB Gary Dahl is widely known as a virtuoso accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator. |
Videos: Senior Coupe Mondiale Winners, Round II and III - Austriaby Harley Jones |
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1st Place: Vitaly Kondratenko (Russia) - Round II Program: V. Semionov, Sonata No. 3
1st Place: Vitaly Kondratenko (Russia) - Round III Program:
D. Shostakovich, Prelude and Fugue E Minor
M. Reger, Toccata
G. Katzer, Toccata
J. Ganzer, Passacaglia
V. Semyonov, Valse Caprice
2nd Place: Laimonas Salijus (Lithuania) Round II Program: S. Gubaidulina Sonata Et Exspecto
2nd Place: Laimonas Salijus (Lithuania) Round III Program:
V. Solotaryov, Sonata No. 3 Mov. 4
D. Shostakovich, Prelude And Fugue E Minor
S. Gubaidulina, Light And Darkness
B. Dowlasz, Postscriptum
3rd Place: Ma Qi (China) Round II Program: A. Kusyakov, Partita
3rd Place: Ma Qi (China) Round III Program:
S. Haapamäki, Power
D. Scarlatti, Sonata G Major
L. Berio, Sequenza Xlll
G. Hermosa, Zhengzai
A. Beloshitsky, Suite No. 3 Movs. 1, 5, 7
| Senior Coupe Mondiale Winners, Round I was published last week. Coupe Mondiale Video Archive and Education Project is sponsored by Pigini srl, with the assistance of Accordions Worldwide and the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA). |
Midlands Accordion Festival, Dudley – UKby Rob Howard |
 The second Midlands Accordion Festival took place from November 7th/9th at The Quality Hotel, Dudley, Birmingham, and was voted a huge success by its attendees. This was a non-stop feast of accordion music in different styles, enjoyed by all who attended. The guests included: Jovan Rnjak – popular standards on accordion and vocals, Helen Rich – mainly accordion classics by the likes of Frosini, the Deiro brothers, Graham Romani, Frank Marocco, etc, Sarah Chant – Country & Western songs on midi accordion, Alan Young – jazz and swing on accordion and piano, Roy Hendrie – accordion in the Scottish style, Malachy Cairns – Irish songs and tunes on the Elkavox 83, Harry Hussey – jazz and popular requests on accordion, Nigel Pasby & Helen Newton – classical music duets on accordion, Rosemary Wright – many styles on accordion, and The Master Butchers Band, featuring Barry Smith on accordion – manic fun music that brought the festival to a crescendo on the last night. There was also a brilliant impromptu performance from David Lukins on the last day during a hiatus in the afternoon workshops concert. The well attended workshops were Elementary Band (MD Rosemary Wright), Vintage Band (Adrienne Griffiths), and Scottish Band (Angie Lukins), culminating in concert performances on the last day. The trade show included The Birmingham Accordion Centre, Limex Midi Systems (Roy Hendrie), Robaccord Publications, Accordina (Alan Shute), and Accordion World (Karina Fodden). For further information email: accordions2010@hotmail.co.uk |
Timbre Russian Accordion Group of Moscow 2014 Tour - Switzerlandby Martin Frey, Schweizer Generalvertretung für Pigini und Excelsior Akkordeons |
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 From 30th October to 7th November, the Timbre Russian Accordion Group of Moscow made four very successful concerts in Switzerland:- Tramelan - Yverdon-les bains - Zug - Privat For more than 20 years, we have organised concert tours with the Timbre Russian Accordion Group of Moscow to different parts of Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Each tour has been a big success. The instruments are individually made to have distinctive sounds akin to orchestral instruments. For 2014, the musicians of the ensemble were: Viacheslav Kuzminskiy, French horn (Director of the group), Viacheslav Stoma, Clarinet, Pasha Zaitsev, Oboe, Alexey Kochurov, Bayan Accordion, Maksim Tkachev, Tuba / Bass. For the Zug concert, there was also a soloist, Jonas Iten (cello, picture left) from Switzerland. Picture lower left: Pavel Zaitsev, Martin Frey, Viacheslav Kuzminski and Irene Niederberger. The 2014 music program was played with the superb musical precision, audiences in East and Western Europe have long associated with the Timbre Russian ensemble and at every concert, the group received a standing ovation. Concert program included: - J.S. Bach, Matthäus Passion. 47, Aria "Erbarme, dich, mein Gott" - J.S. Bach, Siciliana - D. Rossini, L.'inqano felice - D. Rossini, Kavatina Figaro - F. Chopin, Nocturne cis-moll - A. Joice, Waltz "Autumn Dream" - V. Gavrilin, Tarantella from ballet "Anyuta" - A. Khachaturjan, Lezginka from ballet "Gajane" - N. Kanajev, Russian Songs - P. Tschaikovski, Rokoko (with cello soloist) - S. Rachmaninov, Vacalise (with Cello soloist) - G. Rodriges, La Cumparsita - L. Braginskiy, Caravan - M. Pankin Korobejniki - V. Fendrikov, Dark eyes - E. Rokhlin, In the evening - A. Piazzolla, Libertango (with Cello soloist) - A. Rodigin, Ural Riabinushka - J. Marx, All of me The concert in Zug was very special. The ensemble played with the cello soloist Jonas Iten and the full concert is sound/video recorded. Attending the Zub concert was Ilgis Yanbuchtim, Director of the “Moscow Symphonic Association” who was extremely pleased with the success of the concert. A major support was the use of Patricia Draeger, Sergei Simbirev and Claude Alain Antonelli (Club des Cents). All of them were also hosts for the group. The organization of the tour and also hosts and tour organizers, were Irene Niederberger and Martin Frey. |
Videos: Coupe Mondiale Junior Virtuoso Entertainment Winners - Austriaby Harley Jones |
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J. Richard Grain de fantaisie
D. Ellington Take the "A" Train
1st Junior Virtuoso Entertainment Jean Baptiste Baudin (France) Round II program:
G. Veit, Souvenir de ...
R. Galliano, Opale Concerto
2nd Junior Virtuoso Entertainment Nikolay Ovchinnikov (Russian) Round I program:
J. Strachey, Arr. N. Ovchinnikov. These Foolish Things
R. Ruggieri, Arr. A. Shirunov, Carneval
2nd Junior Virtuoso Entertainment Nikolay Ovchinnikov (Russian) Round II program:
K. Dorham, Arr. E. Akhanov, Blue Bossa
A. Noël, Notes Vagabondes
3rd Junior Virtuoso Entertainment Andrea Di Giacomo (Italy) Round I program:
R. Ruggieri, Roma Tango
J. Frade, Coco Mazurka
3rd Junior Virtuoso Entertainment Andrea Di Giacomo (Italy) Round II program:
R. Ruggieri, Acquarelli Italiani
P. Umiliani, arr. R.Ruggieri, Mahna Mahna
| Coupe Mondiale Video Archive and Education Project is sponsored by Pigini srl, with the assistance of Accordions Worldwide and the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA). |
João Gentil CD Release in December, Buenos Aires - Argentinaby Harley Jones |
 ‘ConLatinidade’ is inspired by the travels of the Portuguese musician and accordionist João Gentil, especially in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Italy and France. This debut album expresses Latin aromas and flavours through the sounds of the accordion, as well as the acordina. These are accompanied by a group violin, piano, bass, and Portuguese guitar players, as well as other guests, such as the voices of Luanda Cozetti, Viviane, Rita Marques, Selma Uamusse, JP Simoes recorded on the album. We can also expect to hear João Gentil’s own voice in this work.This is a unique and outstanding musical selection; a true and moving musical journey conceived and written in Buenos Aires, Argentina and directed and interpreted by João Gentil itself. The whole album was recorded and pre-produced by João Gentil in Buenos Aires during his several stays in the Argentine capital. The post-production stage and remaining recordings were finalized in Coimbra - Portugal. In this work we can also enjoy the presence of the Portuguese Fado guitar in Piazolla’s tango- a true marriage between Tango and Fado, between Argentina and Portugal. The CD available next December on iTunes or by order to email: joaogentil1@gmail.com |
Video: Yuri Medianik & Emotion-orchestra Perform Vivaldi Four Seasons of Tango - Russiaby Harley Jones |
| Yuri Medianik & Emotion-orchestra says "Today in the Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory we are making a demo record of a brand new program: Vivaldi, Four Seasons of Tango." This is a different modern approach integrated into this famous work. Two fundamental elements - one being an exquisite Vivaldi Baroque work and the other - a very emotional tango. Published on May 17, 2014 |
Video: Karlsson Band new CD Single "Shaggae" - Swedenby Harley Jones |
| Published on Nov 10, 2014 is the music video of the new CD-single "Shaggae" by the accordion-based folkrock group Lars Karlsson Band from Sweden. Enjoy. |
Video: Ali & Cengiz Oyunu / Akordeon - Garmon Living Roomby Harley Jones |
| Ali & Cengiz Oyunu / Akordeon - Garmon Living Room Published on Jun 11, 2013 BDT ORGANIZASYON Tanitim Görselleri Cengiz Berkün ve Aziz Ali Elyagutu |
‘14 Years Ago’: Accordion Activities in Japan in November 2000by Rob Howard |
| The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending November 10th 2000 included three short articles about accordion performances in various cities in Japan. News from Japan On November 3rd the Celtic band ‘Caledonia’ (Tokyo), which features accordionist Jim Ediger, performed at the ‘Hiroshima Prefectural Culture Festival’ in Hiroshima. The audience enjoyed their program of traditional Irish and Scottish tunes which were played on the violin, accordion, bag-pipes, uillean-pipes, guitar, and tin whistles. Accordionist Hisaji Sugimura will perform at the annual ‘Kansai Tango Festival 2000’ in Meruparuku, Osaka on November 14th. The concert is titled ‘Cumparsita Night’. Popular group ‘Swap’, which includes accordionist Karen Tweed, will tour Japan from November 15th to 26th. The quartet will play concerts in Tenri, Hyogo Takarazuka, Hyogo Kobe, Mie Matsusaka, Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, with a final concert titled ‘Tribute To The Love Generation’ in Tokyo. |
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Jacques & Corinne Pellarin Tour, England – UKby Rob Howard |
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| Virtuoso accordionist Jacques Pellarin has brought the sounds of the French countryside to all corners of the globe. With international song placements, 8 albums and many world tours, he has shared his French cinema-inspired accordion compositions with world-wide audiences. At present he is touring England with his wife and vocalist Corinne Pellarin, as the duo Jac & Co, inspiring audiences with the eternal sounds of France. With only voice and accordion, Jac & Co captivate audiences and transport them to the dance-halls and street side cafés of France’s yesteryear. Tour dates: November 14th - Bristol Alliance Francaise/Hen & Chicken Pub November 15th - Wilbraham Carpenter's Arms restaurant November 20th - Witham Crofters Wine Bar November 21st - The Globe Inn (by the sea), Wells |
Accordion and Violin Duo Peter DiBono and Harriet Newhartby Rob Howard |
 The San Francisco Accordion Club presents accordionist Peter DiBono and violinist Harriet Newhart in concert on Sunday November 16th, 2pm, at the Oyster Point Yacht Club, 911 Marina Blvd, South San Francisco.Peter DiBono has played accordion for many years, and his varied audiences have included presidents, royalty, Supreme Court Justices, Hollywood actors and opera stars. Harriet Newhart along with her husband Byrne, has been entertaining national and international audiences with their thirteen piece strolling orchestra, the San Francisco Starlite Strings, featuring the musical treasures of the American Song Book, Viennese Waltzes and Continental favorites For further information: info@sfaccordionclub.com |
Video: Motion Trio Concert, Krakow – Polandby Rob Howard |
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| Video: Motion Trio perform Carrousel, Published on Oct 8, 2014 The amazing Motion Trio perform in concert at the Opera Krakowska, ul. Lubicz 48, 31-512 Krakow, on Monday November 17th, 7pm. Formed in 1996, the highly successful Motion Trio are Janusz Wojtarowicz, Pawel Baranek, and Marcin Galazyn. They continually explore the new possibilities of the accordion in their performances and recordings, changing the way that it is perceived. Their concerts are musical performances that contain action and drama. The group has worked with such artists as Bobby McFerrin and Michal Urbaniak, and won such prizes as the grand prix 4th Edition of the Krzysztof Penderecki International Contemporary Chamber Music Competition. |
Slavic Soul Party! Performance, New York City – USAby Rob Howard |
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| Slavic Soul Party! perform their version of the ‘Far East Suite’ by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn on November 20th and 21st at the Park Slope bar Barbès in New York City. There will be 4 shows, at 8pm and 10pm on both evenings. The sets will be recorded for a live album. Only 45 tickets are available for each show, costing $12 per ticket. Slavic Soul Party is an American Balkan brass/jazz band, based in Brooklyn, NY. Their music includes gypsy music, klezmer, funk, and New Orleans jazz influences. SSP! includes Ben Holmes and John Carlson (trumpet), Oscar Noriega (sax/clarinet), Jacob Garchik and Brian Drye (trombone), Ron Caswell (tuba), Peter Stan (accordion), and Matt Moran (bubanj/snare/darabouka). For further information: info@slavicsoulparty.com |
John Morgan @ Tynedale Accordion & Fiddle Club, Northumberland – UKby Rob Howard |
 The versatile Scottish accordionist John Morgan, from Falkirk, is the guest at Tynedale Accordion and Fiddle Club on Thursday November 20th, 7.30pm until 11pm. £4 admission; players admitted free. The venue is Hexham Ex-Servicemens Club, I Hallstile Bank, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3PQ.John Morgan’s extensive repertoire ranges from Glenn Miller to Johann Straus to Riverdance. |
Video: DuetTango, Cesare Chiacchiaretta and Filippo Arlia Tour to New Zealandby Harley Jones |
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 DuetTango of Cesare Chiacchiaretta (bandoneon) and Filippo Arlia (piano) are performing in Auckland, New Zealand. Cesare Chiacchiaretta is a highly regarded bandoneon tango performer and has traveled extensively performing including to Beijing, Moscow and much of Europe. Cesare Chiacchiaretta is also the accordion tutor at the Conservatory of Music - Music Institute of Higher Education "Arrigo Boito" in Parma, Italy. Concerts: 28 Novembre 2014 8:30pm - Performing Arts Centre of Massey High School, Auckland 30 Novembre 2014 6-8 pm - St Heliers Community Centre, Auckland. Adults: $20 @ door or eventfinder http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2014/bandoneon-and-piano-concerto/auckland/st-heliers Children and music students of the St Heliers Music Centre: free Program: Bacalov – Il Postino Gardel – Por una cabeza Piazzolla – Vuelvo al sur Jeanne y Paul Primavera Porteña La muerte del Angel Adios Nonino Milonga del Angel Escualo Tanguedia Violentango Masterclass: Saturday 29th November 2014 Master class program for bandoneon and/or accordion at midday. For more information email flaviovillaninz@gmail.com |
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Accordion Orchestra Wesseling Concert, Druck - Germanyby Rob Howard |
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| The Akkordeon-Orchester Wesseling perform in concert, "Love Is In The World", on Saturday November 22nd, 7pm, at the parish hall of St. Germanus, Druck, Germany. |
Alexian Santino Spinelli Master Class, Pisa - Italyby Rob Howard |
 Alexian Santino Spinelli holds an accordion techniques master class on Saturday November 22nd Circolo Agora, Via Bovio 48/50, Pisa.Alexian Santino Spinelli, from Lanciano, studied at the Bologna University. He is a distinguished accordion soloist, and has performed concerts for both Pope Francis and his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican. |
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Tango Dreams CD by Alexander Sevastianby Joan C. Sommers |
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