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2016"Accordion Plus"国际比赛艺术节--俄罗斯by Harley Jones |
录像:2015开幕式音乐会,演奏者Anna Kryshtaleva(2015 Castelfidardo比赛D组冠军) 2016"Accordion Plus"国际比赛艺术节将于3月26日-30日在"Rostovskij College of Art"举行。比赛包括儿童、成人的古典音乐、流行音乐、传统音乐、电子音乐以及室内乐组别比赛。 此次比赛是由国际音乐中心"Harmony"举办 下载章程:2016Rostov.pdf" target="_blank">2016Rostov.pdf 报名截止:26th February 2016 此次艺术节音乐会在Rostov最大的音乐厅举行,很多著名的手风琴演奏家都将在这里演出。 此次比赛同2016年9月在这里举办的世界杯手风琴锦标赛一样具有高质量高水准。 |
XVIII Kokkola冬季手风琴艺术节在Kokkola--芬兰by Raimo Vertainen, Kokkola Accordion Festival Director |
第18届Kokkola冬季手风琴艺术节于2月14日-21日举行。在过去几年手风琴曾逐渐在音乐厅、街道以及公共场所淡出人们视野。右图是本次活动的导演Raimo Vertainen.。 出席的艺术家包括:Kimmo Pohjonen, Trio Fratres, Viivi Maria Saarenkylä, Hannu Ilmolahti, Tallari, Vörå Player’s Club, Bengan Janson& Janne Åström from Sweden and the renowned juggler duo from France Jerome Thomas and Jean-Francois Baez. 最后的音乐会将成为艺术节的传统,是Guardia Nueva的探戈乐队的演出。 此次艺术节活动在Kokkola and Pietarsaari举行,将面向全体大众。 |
爵士手风琴演奏家Simone Zanchini在伦敦举行研讨会--英国by Rob Howard |
UKAAT(英国教师协会)在2月7日的首次手风琴教师会议上,邀请意大利爵士手风琴家Simone Zanchini在伦敦Royal Academy of Music举行讲座研讨。会议从早上10点进行到晚上7点,期间还包括Owen Murray, Romano Viazzani及Ian Watson.的工作汇报。 Zanchini曾在2001年伦敦手风琴艺术节中和乐队的合作演出,并收获了大量听众。 他的讲座帮助并鼓励了教师们对于爵士音乐的研究演奏。手风琴教师们经常教授学生学习并演奏爵士音乐的技巧。参加者也鼓励他们带上自己的手风琴尽可能地去根据自己的想法和感觉去尝试,而不要被某些规则束缚。 更多信息请邮件:romanoviazzani@hotmail.co.uk |
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Dr. William Schimmel, ‘An American in Paris’ Show--美国by Rob Howard |
Dr. William Schimmel是获2016格莱美奖项‘An American in Paris’唱片的手风琴演奏家。 此次活动将在Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway, New York举行。 An American in Paris’ 是关于一个美国年轻士兵和一位法国漂亮女孩的浪漫故事。 此张唱片赢得了四次Best Musical of the Year’奖项。 |
'Le petit Accordéoniste'自由低音手风琴ipad应用版本--法国by Rob Howard |
法国手风琴教师Guillaume Hodeau 产生了一个独特的视角,研发了iPad版本的自由低音手风琴,它共有5个版本的语言,分别是:法语、意大利语、英语、西班牙语和德语。 Guillaume Hodeau在美国Michigan Detroit大学完成他的音乐学习后。 他曾学习班多纽手风琴学习探戈音乐,也曾赢得意大利Piazzolla 音乐大奖。 而后,他把精力投入到音乐教育中,他在Régional de Cergy-Pontoise教授手风琴,在d’Évreux学院教授班多纽。 |
California Dreamin' Gary Dahl 下载安排--美国by Harley Jones |
下载目录: 1996年的 The Mamas & the Papas组合的 DH126。其他著名组合如Beach Boys同样能够释放表达出音乐的形象。 下载:DH0126 |
录像:Antonio Figueroa演奏Gracias Dios 作品--阿根廷by Harley Jones |
Antonio Figueroa,阿根廷手风琴演奏家与他的组合演奏Gracias Dios在频道12。 |
14 Years Ago: December 2001 – Puerto Rico Accordionists Entertainby Rob Howard |
The Accordions Worldwide News for January 18th 2002 included a report of a Caribbean cruise ship, which featured members of the Accordion Association of Puerto Rico, whose performances proved to be very popular. Cruising around the Caribbean to the sounds of accordions – what a way to spend a week in December! Caribbean Cruise Concerts - Puerto Rico Contributed by Jane Berkovitz The Accordion Association of Puerto Rico performed during a seven day Caribbean Cruise on the Norwegian Majesty in December 2001. They gave two concerts, one in each of the ship's theatres. Their repertoire consisted of selections from Mexico, Cuba, Argentina, Puerto Rico and the USA and they concluded each concert with "God Bless America". The theatres were filled to capacity and the orchestra received standing ovations. After the concerts the orchestra played "Accordionatas" (informal music for dancing and singing) in the cruise ship lounge. The trip was a most joyous occasion for both passengers and musicians. |
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CNIMA J.Mornet Accordion Courses, Auvergne – Franceby Rob Howard |
There are two accordion tuition courses next month at CNIMA J.Mornet, set for February 15th to 20th and 22nd to 27th. These are full board or for day students, and for all styles, all ages, and all levels. Further details are on the website: CNIMA J.Mornet CNIMA J.Mornet is the well-known accordion school founded and run by Jacques Mornet and Nathalie Boucheix. CNIMA J.Mornet is based at Les Ludines, 63950 Saint-Sauves d’Auvergne, situated in the south of France. There is easy access to CNIMA by road and train station locally where the CNIMA’s team will pick you up. For further information email: cnima@wanadoo.fr |
Steve Normandin Concert, Montreal – Canadaby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Steve Normandin performs in concert on Sunday January 17th, 4pm, at the École de Musique Wilfrid-Pelletier, 3545 rue Bélanger, Montreal. Steve will be presenting his new CD ‘Chansons d'amour d'homme’. |
Examen d' Admissions, Tutor Stéphane Chapuis, HEMU Lausanne - Switzerlandby Harley Jones |
University of Music Lausanne (HEMU), is located at the heart of Europe in French-speaking Switzerland, is renowned for its highly qualified faculty members and its firm commitment to music on regional, national and international levels. Accordion tutor is Stéphane Chapuis. Examen d' Admissions is Tuesday, April 19 at 9 AM HEMU-classe d' accordéon Rue de la Grotte 2, CP 5700, 1002 Lausanne, Switzerland. Studies at the HEMU lead to Bachelor’s (BA) and Master’s (MA) degrees. The HEMU’s classical and jazz departments (the latter is the only one of its kind in French-speaking Switzerland) afford students university-level training with a large variety of course offerings. Students who graduated at HEMU include: Christel Sautaux, Dimitri Bouclier (France), Julien Paillard, Julien Tudisco, Lisa Biard. HEMU - Accordion Class 2015-2016 include: Grayson Masefield (New - Zealand) - Master Soloist 1 Augustinas Rakauskas (Lithuania) - Concert Master 1 Momir Novakovic (Serbia) - Concert Master 1 Tiffanie Mueller (Switzerland) - Pedagogy Master 2 Shuang Ma (China) - Pedagogy Master 2 Naomi Sanchez (Switzerland) - Bachelor 2 Valentin Claivoz (Switzerland) - Bachelor 1 In 2015, the closing date for applications for the next academic year was 1st March with auditions in late April. For further information, contact: Stéphane Chapuis |
Conservatory Orchestra Concert, Palermo – Italyby Rob Howard |
The municipality of Barcellona P.G. in collaboration with the Conservatory "V. Bellini of Palermo presents La fisarmonica da Conservatorio perform in concert on Sunday January 17th, 7pm, at the Auditorium S.Vito, Barcellona P.G., Palermo, Sicily. The concert includes music by Frescobaldi, Scarlatti, Pachelbel, and JS Bach. Free admission. |
Harry Hussey & Lily’s Weepers @ North Staffs Accordion Club – UKby Rob Howard |
The inimitable and popular accordionist Harry Hussey joins forces with local traditional jazz band, Lily’s Weepers, for an evening of jazz entertainment, at the North Staffs Accordion Club on Tuesday January 19th, 8pm. Admission £4. Venue: Goldenhill Workingmens Club, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire ST6 5SH. Lily’s Weepers are Pete Brown (trumpet/vocals), Terry Brunt (trombone/vocals), Peter Robinson (guitar/banjo), Lily Lynch (double bass), and Chris Pendlebury (drums). Oh, yes, there will also be the post-Christmas sherry, mince pies and Christmas cake. Harry Hussey, now living in Glasgow, has several recordings to his name and has worked with such stars as Matt Monro, Norman Wisdom, Rolf Harris and Anthony Newly. He is a favourite at accordion and keyboard festivals throughout the country and spends much of his time in France, with his accordion of course. For further information email: stevehg0@gmail.com |
Rodagente Charity Reunion Concert, Rio De Janeiro – Brazilby Rob Howard |
Members of the Forro band Rodagente, including accordionist Marcelo Caldi, have a reunion concert, 14 years after they last played together. The concert is in aid of their former guitarist Vagner Fiorini, who is suffering with the neurodegenerative disease ALS. Proceeds from this concert will be donated to research into ALS. The concert takes place on Friday January 22nd, 9pm, at Paiol 8, Rua dos Arcos, 24, 20230060 Lapa, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. For further information email: contatopaiol08@gmail.com |
Midwinter Concert, Falan – Swedenby Rob Howard |
A concert titled ‘Midvinterkonsert’, involving several accordionists, takes place on Saturday January 23rd, 6pm, at Dalarnas museum, Falan, Sweden. |
Master Classes with Dallas Vietty and Victor Prieto, New Jersey - USAby Rob Howard |
Accordionists Dallas Vietty and Victor Prieto will teach accordion master classes in New Jersey on January 23rd and 24th. Victor said. "Dallas and I have teamed up to offer techniques, tips, ways of study, and tricks made just for you. My technique: "Chord approach on both hands". You will create harmonies that you thought were impossible to play on the accordion. This technique was born at Berklee College of Music, Boston. Improvisation, easy ways of comping, Styles, bellow techniques, improve the power of the sound of your instrument, how to use the registers to orchestrate (switches) and much more." The location of the workshop is the historic Acme Accordion School which has been in existence for over 70 years. The address is: 322 Haddon Ave., Westmont, New Jersey 08108. For further information email: info@victorprieto.net |
‘Tangotaal’ Performance, Stellenbosch - South Africaby Rob Howard |
‘Tangotaal’ (‘Tango is the Language of Love’) is a spectacular tango show taking place on Saturday January 23rd, 8.15pm, at the Oude Libertas Ampitheatre, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. Performing are the accordionist Stanislav Angelov, pianist Elna van der Merwe, singers Niël Rademan and Minette du Toit Pearce, and tango dancers Keanan McClune and Michaela Loots. |
‘Musette Explosion’ Concert, New York – USAby Rob Howard |
The trio ‘Musette Explosion’ perform in concert on Thursday January 28th, 6pm, at Birdland, 315 West 44th St, New York. Dinner is available. Admission is $25. ‘Musette Explosion’ are Will Holshouser – accordion, Matt Munisteri, guitar and banjo, and Marcus Rojas – tuba. |
The (New) Greenford Accordion Club, Middlesex – UKby Rob Howard |
Greenford Accordion Club has its first meeting on Saturday January 30th, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. All are invited to come along and join us for a cup of tea, to chat and to listen to or play along with some beautiful accordion music. Please bring along your own accordion, if you wish. The theme for the first meeting will be ‘Scottish Music’, as a tribute to the life of the bard (poet) Robert Burns, who was born on January 25th 1759. Monthly meetings for 2016 will be held on the last Saturday of the month, please check with organiser Jim Mullally for specific details and directions. Admission is just £5 and includes music and interval refreshments. Greenford Accordion Club meets at: The Holy Cross, Ferrymead Gardens, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 9NJ. Ample parking is available at this venue. For further information email: jamesmullally05@yahoo.co.uk |
Jean-Pierre Jourdier Bal Musette, Burgundy - Franceby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Jean-Pierre Jourdier plays for a Bal Musette plus dinner on Sunday afternoon January 31st, 2.30pm, at the restaurant Auberge du Moulin de la Chapelle, Messy-sur-Grosne, Burgundy, France. |
11th International Composition Competition "Città di Udine", Remanzacco (UD) – Italyby Rob Howard |
The rules and conditions of the11th International Composition Competition "Città di Udine" have now been published by the organisers TEM (Taukay Edizioni Musicali). Entry forms are now available at: 2016Udine.pdf The competition is divided in two sections: - compositions for chamber instrumental group or solo instrument - electroacoustic music The closing date for entries is March 31st 2016, and the final decision of the Jury will be made public by July 31st 2016. For further information email: info@taukay.it |
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New Site: Hanzhi Wang, 2015 Castelifdardo Premio Winner - China/Denmarkby Harley Jones |
Video above: excerpt from her first round of the 2015 Castelfidardo Premio competition. New website for Hanzhi Wang, 2015 Castelifdardo Premio Winner. Hanzhi Wang has also won 2013 Arrasate International Accordion Competition in Spain. Read about these successes and future plans on her new website. |
Dmitriev 'The Mosaic' Album, Newly Available as eTracks Album - Russiaby Harley Jones |
Available for the first time as an eTracks mp3 album download is 'The Mosaic' album Catalog: adm105eT by Alexander Dmitriev, Vitali and Elena Dmitriev. Check out the 21 tracks of this album with so many popular pieces used around the world at concerts including: Moldavian Dance, La Valse A Margaux, Russian Cowboy, 3 Little Pigs, The Entertainer, Oblivion, French Visit, La Cumparsita, Sakkijarven Polkka, Falling Leaves, Flich-Flack, Boogie by Magnante, Steps by Viktor Vlasov. Catalog: adm105eT |
New Arrangment by Renzo Ruggieri, Variations on Säkkijärven Polka - Italyby Harley Jones |
Just released arrangement titled 'Variations on Säkkijärven Polka', catalog rrenzo507 by famed Italian performer and teacher Renzo Ruggieri. This arrangement is based on the famous Finnish tune Säkkijärven Polka. Säkkijärven Polka, also called the "Karelian-Finnish Polka," is a well-known folk tune from Finland, popular with Finnish accordionists. As the title Variations on Säkkijärven Polka suggests, this is an arrangement with variations and was created to be used in international competitions in "virtuoso" style. The work also fits well for concerts where the performer wants to display brilliant melodic repertoire. This arrangement is featured on the Carnevale CD and eTracks mp3 album of Viivi Maria Saarenkylä Catalog: viivi01 Viivi Maria Saarenkylä played this work and won 1st in Castelfidardo 2014 and many podium finishes at international competitions in 2014 and 2015 including 2nd place at the 2015 Coupe Mondiale. Other Virtuoso arrangements by Renzo Ruggieri (only €10 each) rrenzo501 - Song For S.B (Solo) rrenzo502 - Volo Degli Angeli (Solo) rrenzo503 - Tango Italiano (Solo) rrenzo504 - Carnevale (Solo) rrenzo505 - Roma Tango Solo rrenzo506 - Cinema (for 4 parts and drums, electronic accordion) rrenzo507 - Variations on Säkkijärven Polka |
Updated Site: Rhapsody, New Zealand Music for Accordion and Symphony Orchestra CDby Harley Jones |
Gary Daverne updated site for Rhapsody, New Zealand Music for Accordion and Symphony Orchestra album by Gary Daverne available as CD or eTracks mp3 files album. Catalog: nzom004 Newly available individual mp3 tracks purchases. Accordion soloists: Kevin Friedrich, Mary Tokarski, Stephanie Poole and Bernadette Conlon are featured with symphony orchestra. |
Updated Site: 'Lips Concerto' CD by Friedrich Lips - Austriaby Harley Jones |
Updated Site: The webpage selling 'Lips Concerto' CD by Friedrich Lips, Catalog CD025 has been updated with additional information and also linking to the CD Review by Joan Sommers in English language and now in German language. Recent years Lips CD's: CD027 Fachwerk | Kapote CD CD026 Night Flowers CD CD025 Lips Concerto CD CD024 Under The Sign of Scorpio CD CD023 Cocktail "Rio Rita" CD & eTracks mp3 album CD022 Viva Voce CD & eTracks mp3 album CD021 ecLipse CD & eTracks mp3 album CD020 ¡Buenos Dias, Astor! CD & eTracks mp3 album |
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CD Review: Fachwerk | Kapote CD by Friedrich Lipsby Joan C. Sommers |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of Fachwerk | Kapote CD by Friedrich Lips. Review by Joan Cochran Sommers. |
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