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Salon de la musique de Francfort 2016 – Allemagne/Monde entier
Les cordes de l'U.S. Army cherchent un(e) accordéoniste pour un poste bientôt vacant.
Le bandonéon Scandalli présenté au salon de Francfort - Allemagne
Fränkischer Harmonikatag 2016, Selb, Bavière - Allemagne
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Stretching An accordion! Cologne – GermanyArt Pahl Accordion Festival Tribute by Nephew, Iowa – USAVideo: Rostislav Mudritsky, 11 Years, Performs Tchaikovsky - RussiaAccordion Teacher Tony Marchel Reflects, Manchester – UK14 Years Ago: 2002 - Galla-Rini Recovering After Taking a Fall – USA
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Morino Orchester Concert, Fürstenfeld – AustriaXXV Gala Internacional de Acordeão, Vila do Bispo - Portugal‘The Bean Soup Project’ @ WMAS, Virginia – USATommy Newcomen Afternoon Dancing, Scotland – UKVincenzo de Ritis and Claudio Marzolo Concert, Chieti – ItalyGypsy Jazz Workshop @ Brooklyn Accordion Club, New York – USADermot Lyons Dance Gig, Tipperary – Irish RepublicAkkordeon-Orchester Baltmannsweiler Concert, Stuttgart - GermanyBudapest Café Orchestra Concerts, Hampshire - UKGorka Hermosa’s Week Ahead – Spain, Belgium
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Updated Site: 2016 Harbin China Summer International Accordion Art Week - ChinaUpdated Arrangement: La Vie En Rose Arranged by Gary Dahl - USAEntries Closing, 2016 South Pacific Accordion Championships – New ZealandNew: Margarita Composed by Gary Daverne, In Different Formats - New ZealandUpdated Site, Milwaukee Accordion Club, Copper Box Featured - USAHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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24ème concours international d'accordéon d'Arrasate-Hiria, Arrasate - Espagneby Harley Jones |
 ‘Hauspoz’ Euskal Herriko Akordeoi Elkartea, la municipalité d'Arraste et le conseil régional de Gipuzkoa organisent conjointement le 24ème concours international d'accordéon d'Arrasate-Hiria qui se tiendra à Arrasate-Mondragón, Pays basque, du 8 au 11 décembre 2016.Ce concours est ouvert aux solistes de tous âges et nationalités. Réglement et formulaire d'inscriptions (en anglais, espagnol et basque) et pièce de sélection sont disponibles dès maintenant à : 2016Arrasate Parmi les prix : 1er – 3 600 € et une tournée de concert ; 2nd – 1800 € ; 3ème – 900 euros - moins les taxes locales. La clôture des inscriptions est le 30 septembre 2016. Toutes informations à : 2016Arrasate |
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Salon de la musique de Francfort 2016 – Allemagne/Monde entierby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| La musique sous toutes ses formes : instruments et événements dans les halls, atmosphère de fête dans l'expo extérieure. Du rock et la pop en passant par le classique et le jazz, à l'électro et l'enregistrement, les visiteurs ont pu s'immerger dans le spectre total des instruments et équipements pour la musique lors du salon de cette année, - l'expo 2016 - avec un total de 2043 exposants venus de 60 pays. Tous les instruments à anches libres étaient exposés cette année dans le hall 9.0. Près de 110 000 visiteurs (2015: 108,409 visiteurs) de quelques 130 pays ont rejoint le salon de Francfort et le centre des expositions pour passer des commandes, découvrir les denières innovations et essayer les nouveaux produits. Reportage complet sur le salon de la musique de Franfort à : Frankfurt2016 Le salon de l'année prochaine est prévu pour avril 2017. |
Les cordes de l'U.S. Army cherchent un(e) accordéoniste pour un poste bientôt vacant.by Harley Jones |
 Les cordes de l'U.S. Army, un ensemble de premier plan des forces armées US, assurent la partie musicale de nombreux évènements notables du pays. Leur mission est d'être des ambassadeurs musicaux lors des événements militaires et gouvernementaux de premier ordre, dans le pays et à l'étranger, ainsi que pour des concerts et récitals publics.Le sergent major Manny Bobenrieth, qui fut l'accordéoniste des cordes de l'US Army pendant près de 30 ans a prévu de prendre sa retraite dans les prochains 12 à 18 mois. Les cordes de l'US Army souhaitent pourvoir ce poste clé à travers une procédure de recrutement et d'audition. Suite aux dispositions sécuritaires tous les candidats doivent avoir la citoyenneté américaine. Toutes infos en ligne à : http://www.usarmyband.com/vacancies/vacancy---accordian---the-us-army-strings.html |
Le bandonéon Scandalli présenté au salon de Francfort - Allemagneby Elisa Lanari, Scandalli Accordions |
 Au récent salon de la musique de Francfort en Allemagne, le fabricant italien d'accordéons Scandalli a présenté pour la première fois de son histoire un bandonéon.Le bandonéon a une longue histoire commençant en 1840 et, durant cette péridode, les livres d'histoire prétendent qu'ont été créés plus de 100 différents modèles de bandonéons. De nos jours, le seul système utilisé par les argentins pour jouer le tango est le Rheinische Tonlage (Accord rhénan), également appelé système argentin. Ce système bi-sonore (appelé parfois “diatonique”) possède 142 notes, 38 boutons à la main droite et 33 boutons à la main gauche avec 2 anches accordées à l'octave (comme le registre 8+4 de l'accordéon). Le nouveau bandonéon Scandalli est conçu sur le système Rheinische Tonlage avec 5 notes supplémentaires soit un total de 152 notes et 39+37 boutons. Scandalli a également prévu de produire un modèle mono-sonore, plus connu sous le nom de “système péguri” qui est souvent considéré comme le système préféré des accordéonistes. Une des caractéristiques les plus importantes et que le bandonéon Scandalli utilise des plaques de zinc comme en ont presque tous les bandonéons traditionnels. L'instrument est entièrement fait main avec différents bois de haute qualité, le plus utilisé étant le palissandre de façon à obtenir le son chaud et profond typique des bandonéons anciens. Pour Scandalli, le “projet bandonéon” n'est pas seulement un nouveau modèle. Il représente aussi le point de rencontre entre les compétences d'artisans et designers et celles d'un grand musicien qui ont travaillé ensemble des mois durant afin d'obtenir un bandonéon au meilleur niveau. Ce projet bandonéon a pu être developpé grâce à l'incomparable compétence musicale, technique et artistique d'Aleksandar Nikolic, professeur bien connu, bandonéoniste et leader du fameux quintet Beltango. Photo ci-dessous d' Aleksandar Nikolic jouant sur ce nouvel instrument au salon de Francfort. |
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Fränkischer Harmonikatag 2016, Selb, Bavière - Allemagneby Harley Jones |
 Le Fränkischer Harmonikatag 2016 est ouvert à tous accordéonsites solistes comme aux ensembles d'accordéons et de musique de chambre. Il se tiendra les 15 octobre à Selb, Bavière.Les candidats non allemands ont la possibilité de concourir et se produire dans les catégories appropriées mais ne seront pas inclus dans les résultats. L'évènement est organisé par le DHV-Bezirksverband Franken en coopération avec l'école de musique de Selb. La clôture des incriptions est le 15 juillet 2016 Téléchargez réglement et formulaire à : 2016Frankischer.pdf |
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by Rob Howard
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| The photo above is from the finale of the show ‘Bright Shadow’ in the Cologne Philharmonic Hall, showing Finnish accordionist Kimmo Pohjonen (left) and the prima ballerina Minna Tervarmäki, who is showing how far an accordion can stretch. Members of the Akkordeon-Orchester Wesseling were among the 1,000 audience. Video above: 'Bright Shadow' Kimmo Pohjonen (left) and Minna Tervarmäki filmed in 2013. |
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 The 14th annual Art Pahl Accordion Festival was held recently at the Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars, Iowa.Over a hundred came out for the memorial concert to enjoy a day of accordion music honoring Art Pahl, a locally famous accordionist. Playing music by accordion players throughout the world and showcasing local accordion players, 8 musicians dazzled the audience with polka tunes and classics dating as far back as the roaring 20s. The late Art Pahl's nephew, Sebastian Pahl (picture left), played in the festival as tribute to his uncle, where he gave some inspiring words for budding accordionists and any amateur musicians. "I would say go for it, I mean it's fun, it's relaxing and one thing about playing the accordion when you're playing the accordion, or actually any music instrument, is your mind is away. I mean if you have any worries they just disappear", says Sebastian Pahl. Sebastian said his uncle loved to hear him play and loved to see others enjoying accordion music. Sebastian truly believes the festival is one of the best ways to remember his uncle as the musician he was. Art Pahl passed away in 2003. “When he was up there I would always listen to him play and then I'd put his accordion on once in a while. He loved to hear me play. That's what he'd really love about this. He'd love to hear me play again. I like to play some of the stuff he played the way he played. I think I have maybe 25 to 30 accordions because I never know what I'm going to play. So, usually when I'm playing somewhere I take 2 or 3 accordions with me and the button accordion too. But once I start playing, I can keep playing for about 2 to 3 hours straight, steady play. I try to keep my own music but I'll play some of that music but I'll play it my way. That's what keeps it fun!" |
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| Amazing Rostislav Mudritsky, 11 years, performs the Tchaikovsky "Little Overture" from The Nutcracker, Viatcheslav Semionov arrangement. Published 9th November 2015. |
by Rob Howard
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 Manchester-based accordion teacher Tony Marchel commented on social media: “I had a strange but lovely moment this morning. Because I had to shuffle my lessons around I found that I had two French beginner accordion students back to back. Both are lovely people and as one was leaving and the other arriving they stopped in my living room for a chat....in French. Even though they were complete strangers I could see the joy in their faces as they talked for 10 minutes in their native tongue. Wonderful!” |
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 The Accordions Worldwide News for April 5th 2002 included news that the veteran American accordionist/composer Anthony Galla-Rini (1904-2006) had had an accident, and was hospitalised. Galla-Rini, whose accomplishments in the accordion world outrank most others, was an active teacher, composer and performer throughout his long life, and did indeed recover from the fall he suffered at the age of 98. He was an example to us all.Galla-Rini Recovering after Taking a Fall – USA Contributed by Kevin Friedrich Maestro Anthony Galla-Rini is recovering comfortably at the Palomar Rehabilitation Care Center after breaking his hip during a recent fall. He will remain at the Center for about five weeks and doctors have told him he should recover fully. Mr Galla-Rini has already had to get out of bed and stand up and, while he says it hurt tremendously, he also reports he is extremely glad that nursing staff made him do it. The doctors are also treating him for a touch of emphysema while he remains at the Care Center. Mr Galla-Rini is in good spirits and (as is usual for him) is more worried about his musical activities, and so informs everyone that the arrangements for his July Music Camp are already completed. Fantastic! Well wishes may be sent to: Mr. Anthony Galla-Rini, Redwood Town Court, #203, 500 E. Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025-3006. We wish the Maestro a speedy recovery! |
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by Rob Howard
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 The Morino Orchester (MD Johann Murg) perform in concert at the Stadthalle Fürstenfeld, Austria, on Saturday April 16th, 7.30pm. Also performing are the Akkordeon-Ensemble of the Franz Schubert Musikschule (MD Angelika Senkl), the duo Tina & Nicki Freiberger, and the vocalist Herbert Lenz. The program includes music from Johann Strauss to Abba to Freddie Mercury! |
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| Video above: Rodrigo Mauricio, Petar Maric and Pietro Adragna having some fun with their music at the 3ª Gala Internacional de Acordeão de Estoi, 2014, Algarve, Portugal. The XXV Gala Internacional de Acordeão will take place on the 17th of April, by 15h30 in the Ballroom of the Recreational Society of St. Michael Baron, in Vila do Bispo. The Gala international show is organized by the Municipality of Vila do Bispo. Performing are national artists: Rodrigo Mauricio Jorge Alves, Pedro Gonçalves and Francisco Saboia. International artists include four world champions: Pietro Adragna (Italy), Julien Gonzales and Eric Bouvelle (France) and Petar Maric (Serbia). This cultural and traditional nature event will as in previous galas, present the biggest names in the world in the art of playing the accordion, providing the public the sounds of one of the most characteristic and traditional instruments of the Algarve musical culture, the accordion. For more information and registration for transportation services, please contact the Cultural Centre of Vila do Bispo by phone 282 630 600. |
by Rob Howard
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 The Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society present ‘The Bean Soup Project’, from Baltimore, as guests on Sunday April 17th, 4pm, at the Sleepy Hollow United Methodist Church, 3435 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Falls Church, Virginia 22044.'The Bean Soup Project' is the culmination of 20 years of songwriting talent and perseverance. The group consists of three main songwriters: Bob Sturgill (vocals and guitar), Lindy McNutton (vocals and guitar) and Duffy Llama (vocals, accordion and keyboards). The group is rounded off by Ken Horanoff on bass. Box Turtle Bob Chirnside is a recurring writer and player who fills in on drums whenever we can pry him away from his other many projects. As its name suggests, the Bean Soup Project is meant to be a mixture of many tastes and textures. Ken adds the foundation of the soup, the thick tasty broth, Lindy brings the veggies and potatoes with his down to earth vocal style and solid guitar playing, Bob handles the spices with his sharp vocals and playing style, while Duffy, of course, is the ham. Guest writers and players are welcome to add their own special bean to the soup. This is a homemade soup with songs cooked up by its own members, not some microwaved regurgitation of worn out cover tunes. Original Songs for Original People! |
by Rob Howard
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 On Sunday April 17th, Montrose Accordion and Fiddle Club hold a ceilidh from 2pm to 5pm with music, for old tyme and ceilidh dancing, by Tommy Newcomen. Bring your dancing shoes or just come along and enjoy the music and good company. The venue is the Park Hotel, 61 John St, Montrose, Angus DD10 8RJ, Scotland. |
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| Vincenzo de Ritis (accordion) and Claudio Marzolo (bass) perform in concert on Sunday April 17th, 6pm, at the Teatro Marrucino, Chieti, Italy. |
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 Brooklyn Accordion Club present a Gypsy Jazz Accordion Workshop with Dallas Vietty plus a guitar accompanist on Sunday April 17th, 3pm until 5pm, 3rd, at 61 Local, 61 Bergen St., Brooklyn, New York. All are welcome. MC: Lyndon Blaylock. Admission: $5 per person.Note from Dallas: To prepare for the workshop, you should be able to play through the melodies for ‘Minor Swing’ and ‘Coquette’. Both around 120 bpm. If you want to get the most out of the workshop, read through and try out the techniques in the accompanying chapters. The workshop is open for all kinds of instruments and levels. Open mic performers: Interested in performing? Please email to sign up! For further information email: brooklynaccordionclub@gmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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 There will be dancing on Sunday April 17th, from 9pm to midnight, at the Fethard Ballroom, County Tipperary, to the music of the popular Shand Morino button accordionist Dermot Lyons. Admission is €8, which includes tea and cakes. |
by Rob Howard
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 The Akkordeon-Orchester Baltmannsweiler (MD Thomas Bauer) and their junior orchestra perform in concert on Saturday April 23rd, 7.30pm, at the Kulturzentrum Baltmannsweiler, Marktplatz 1, 73666 Baltmannsweiler, Stuttgart, Germany. The program includes music by J.S. Bach, Bagdonas, Leonard Bernstein, Franz Lehar, etc. |
by Rob Howard
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 The Budapest Café Orchestra perform concerts at the Overton Odeon, St Mary’s Hall, High St, Overton, Hampshire, RG25 3HA, on Saturday April 23rd, 3pm and at 8pm.Performers are: Christian Garrick (violin, darabuka), Eddie Hession (accordion), Kelly Cantlon (double bass) and Adrian Zolotuhin (guitar, saz, domra). The Budapest Café Orchestra play traditional folk and gypsy flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia. Klezmer, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czadas, and beautiful ballads. Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires – plus a few surprises along the way – a show by the BCO is good enough to make you want to book that holiday down the Danube! |
by Rob Howard
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 Leading Spanish accordionist Gorka Hermosa in the next week will be travelling between Madrid, Mons in Belgium, Irún, and Santander in Spain, to perform 3 concerts, master classes and 15 interviews on radio and TV. The week also includes conducting and playing (with only one rehearsal), accordion with orchestra, to perform a program of his compositions. |
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 Updated Site: Harbin 2016 Art Director Prof. Wang Hongyu (picture left), President of Music College of Harbin Normal University, has released the list of invited international Guests/Jury members. Along with famous Chinese accordion teachers, they will form the juries for the international competitions which are part of the Harbin 2016 China Summer International Accordion Art Week. The list of international guests / jury include many famous musicians and teachers from many different countries (alphabetical order): Ondassyn Abdullahayev (Kazakhstan), Franck Angelis (France), Patricia Bartell (USA), Miljan Bjeletic (Serbia), Raymond Bodell (UK), Harley Jones (New Zealand), Eddy Jozef Flecijn (Belgium), Alexander Kapitan (Russia), Aleksandar Kolovski (Macedonia), Tatjana Marx (Australia), Yves Moulin (Switzerland), Mirco Patarini (Italy), Primoz Parovel (Slovenia), Zoran Rakic (Bosnia & Herzegovina), Volodymyr Runchak (Ukraine), Samgar (Kazakhstan), Viatcheslav Semenenko (Russia), Yuri Shishkin (Russia), Ivan Šverko (Croatia), Raimondas Sviackevicius (Lithuania). Download the competition rules and entry form in Chinese and English at: 2016Harbin Entries close: 25th July |
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 Updated Arrangement: La Vie En Rose arranged by well known teacher, performer and arranger Gary Dahl. Catalog: DH0181Any clients who have already purchased this music may email for the updated arrangement which will be provided by email to you without charge. |
by Heather Masefield
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 Entry closing date is 16th April for the 2016 South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival, to be held in Auckland on Saturday 4th June and Sunday 5th June 2016.The Prospectus (Rules and Regulations) are now available at: 2016 NZ Prospectus The rules for the international categories closely follow the rules of the Coupe Mondiale. The South Pacific Solo Championship music category has exactly the same rules as the Coupe Mondiale Masters category and the South Pacific entertainment category has exactly the same rules as the Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment category. Junior (under 18 years) South Pacific categories require the first round of the Coupe Mondiale Junior concert and entertainment categories. Past events reports at: South Pacific Daily Reports The Australian AATA Championships are held 1 week later in Sydney and have similar rules for the international categories. Picture below of high quality Raye Freedman Arts Centre venue. |
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by Harley Jones
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 Margarita is a duet composed by New Zealand composer, arranger and conductor Gary Daverne, dedicated to "my friend Rita" who is Rita Barnea Davidson, Editor of the monthly internet USA News.Due to requests from his musical friends, Gary Daverne has also composed this work in 8 different musical duet formats. ED0051 Margarita - accordion duet ED0052 Margarita - accordion & flute ED0053 Margarita - accordion & piano ED0054 Margarita - accordion & soprano saxophone Bb ED0055 Margarita - accordion & viola ED0056 Margarita - accordion & violin ED0057 Margarita - piano and viola ED0058 Margarita - piano and flute The music is available online in eSheet format (pdf file) able to be sent to you by email. Pay with your credit card using the very secure Paypal system. |
by Sherry Huiras, Milwaukee Accordion Club
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 Updated Site: Milwaukee Accordion Club is featuring Copper Box, a 'New Age Polka Group' with a very lively Party Band style. They last played for the MAC in November 2009, and the club looks forward to their return on April 25th. |
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