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Kokkola Winter Akkordeon Festival - Finnland
John Kirkpatrick mit MBE ausgezeichnet - UK
1. Akkordeon Star Internationaler Wettbewerb 2021 - USA
85. Jahrestag des British College für Akkordeonisten - UK
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
VIII Music Festival "Gnesin's RAM Students" Day 1 - RussiaVIII Music Festival "Gnesin's RAM Students" Day 2 - RussiaFrank Toscano Performs in New Movie “The Many Saints of Newark” – USAVideo: Nick Ariondo Presents World Music StylesMartynas Levickis New CD Release, Vilnius - LithuaniaMilorad Marinković New CD – GermanyKsenija Sidorova New CD "Piazzolla Reflections"“Little Miss Squeezebox” Interview on ABC Radio Perth – Australia
Future events |
Online: Coffee with Dominique - "Accordion Heroes on Vinyl" - NetherlandsOnline: Celtic Connections QuebecFest - CanadaAlex Meixner January Virtual Fundraiser - USA2021 Ian Lowthian Online Music Weekend - UKFélicien Brut Duo Concert in Paris – FranceDr. William Schimmel to Present New Seven Hour Virtual Work - USA
New and Updated Sites |
Updated Site: New Zealand Accordion Association Site - New ZealandNewly Available Sheet Music "Poetic Rhapsody" by Stas VenglevskiUpdated Site: Andrew Glover (Andy) Free Download - New ZealandHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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CIA-Winterkongress 2021, Basel - Schweizby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
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 Aufgrund der anhaltenden Einschränkungen und Umstände im Zusammenhang mit der Global Covid-19-Pandemie wurde die 145. Generalversammlung der CIA, die in der Schweiz stattfinden und von der Premiere Voting Member accordeon.ch der Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) veranstaltet werden sollte. Diese wurde nun an ein Online-Meeting angepasst, um maximale internationale Teilnahme zu ermöglichen. Wir danken der Schweizerischen Vereinigung accordeon.ch unter der Leitung von Präsident Ruedi Marty für ihre Arbeit bei der Organisation unseres Winterkongresses und freuen uns auf unseren Besuch in der Schweiz für den bevorstehenden Coupé Mondiale, der vom 4. bis 9. Oktober 2022 in Zofingen stattfinden wird. Die Mitglieder erhalten in Kürze eine Einladung vom Generalsekretär Kimmo Mattila. |
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Kokkola Winter Akkordeon Festival - Finnlandby Harley Jones |
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  Das Kokkola Winter Akkordeon Festival findet vom 6. bis 14. Februar 2021 in Kokkola, Finnland statt. Das Programm der Festivalwoche ist geplant und wird gemäß den aktuellen Einschränkungen von Covid-19 durchgeführt. Die Konzerte wurden eingeschränkt und sind jetzt online. Rechts ist die Liste der Interpreten und der Konzerte, die auf Kokkola Winter Akkordeon Festival Facebook oder Youtube anzusehen sind. Das erste Kokkola Winter Akkordeon Festival fand 1999 statt. Der bekannte Kokkola Lehrer und Akkordeonist Raimo Vertainen (Bild links) ist seit seiner Gründung künstlerischer Leiter und dieses Jahr ist es das 22. Kokkola Winter Akkordeon Festival. Den 2021 Kokkola-Poster gibt es unter: 2021KokkolaPoster.pdf Tuesday 09 February Ilta Jukkolanmäellä featuring Sonja Vertainen (accordion and bandoneon), Julia Hansson (accordion) and Katri Antikainen (cello) Wednesday 10 February Vilda Duo of Hildá Länsman (vocals) and Viivi Maria Saarenkylä (accordion) Friday 12 February Maria Kalaniemi (accordion and vocals) and Eero Grundström (harmony) Friday 13 February Guardia Nueva, Musical Director Raimo Vertainen with vocalists Virva Puumala, Matti Korkiala, Maria Autio and Jiri Tammilehto. Kokkola 400 years celebration concert recorded from Snellman Hall. |
John Kirkpatrick mit MBE ausgezeichnet - UKby Rob Howard |
 Accordions Worldwide gratuliert John Kirkpatrick (Akkordeon-, Melodeon- und Konzertina-Spieler), der in der Neujahrs-Ehrenliste 2021 (UK) mit einem MBE (Mitglied des Ordens des britischen Empire) für Verdienste um Volksmusik ausgezeichnet wurde. Der MBE wird für herausragende Leistungen oder Verdienste um die Gemeinschaft vergeben, was sich langfristig erheblich auswirken wird und für junge Künstler als großes Vorbild dienen wird. Alle Künstler, die diese wichtige Auszeichnung erhalten, werden einige Tage vor Jahresende und um den Staatsgeburtstag der Königin herum, bekannt gegeben. Während der Einschränkungen von Covid-19 im Jahr 2021 plant John, alle paar Wochen Live-Online-Konzerte zu geben. Sein nächstes Konzert findet am 24. Januar 2021 um 19.30 Uhr GMT statt, wo er Melodien und Songs von seinen CDs "Morris On", "Sheepskins", "The Duck Race", "Plain Capers" und vielen mehr spielen wird. |
1. Akkordeon Star Internationaler Wettbewerb 2021 - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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 Alle Akkordeonisten sind eingeladen, am 1. internationalen Online-Akkordeonstern-Wettbewerb 2021 teilzunehmen, der vom 16. bis 25. April 2021 stattfindet. Dies ist eine Gelegenheit für junge und talentierte Akkordeonisten aus aller Welt, ihre Kunst einem breiten Publikum vorzustellen. Präsident des Festivals ist der Darsteller Sergei Teleshev (Bild links). Die internationale Jury wird aus berkanntem Künstlern, Lehrern, Komponisten, Dirigenten, Produzenten aus den USA, Kanada, Russland, der Ukraine, Weißrussland, Serbien, Deutschland, Schweden, England, Frankreich, Israel, Südafrika und anderen Ländern bestehen. Vorsitzender der Jury ist der Volkskünstler Russlands, Viatcheslav Semionov. Für Solisten von unter 8 Jahren bis über 37 Jahren stehen Wettbewerbskategorien für eine Vielzahl von Altersgruppen sowie Ensembleklassen ohne Altersbeschränkung und eine spezielle Kategorie mit dem Titel „Musik von Bach“ zur Verfügung. Neben dem Wettbewerbsprogramm werden auf dem Festival Konzertauftritte, Meisterkurse, Interviews und Präsentationen der Jurymitglieder und Gäste des Festivals präsentiert. Bewerbungsschluss ist der 7. April 2021. Wettbewerbsregeln unter: 2021AccordionStarRules.pdf |
85. Jahrestag des British College für Akkordeonisten - UKby Rob Howard |
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| Das British College für Akkordeonisten feiert 2021 sein 85-jähriges Bestehen mit einem Online International Anniversary Festival und einem National Graded Solo Competition, der allen britischen Akkordeonisten offen steht. Dem Verwaltungsrat der BCA gehören der Direktor Raymond Bodell, Graham Laurie, Alistair Gillespie und Anna Bodell mit den Mitgliedern des BCA-Verwaltungsrates Robert Fletcher, Patrick Hay, Harry Hinchcliffe, Mahir Kilic, Pauline Noon, Ken Farran und Wendy Farran an. Die Wettbewerbsbeiträge schließen am 1. Februar und die Videos müssen bis zum 14. Februar 2021 eingegangen sein. Anmeldeformulare finden Sie auf der BCA-Website. Für weitere Informationen senden Sie bitte ein Email an: bca.anniversaryfestival@gmail.com |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
by Arseniy Strokovskiy
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| Video: Danil and Olga Sharavyeva. The 8th music festival "Gnesin's RAM Students" was held in a virtual format on the stage of the large hall of the Kurgan Philharmonic. The first guests of the festival were Danil and Olga Sharavyeva from Yekaterinburg. Literally from their first performance, Danil and Olga won the love and respect of the public. In 2015, their duo was recognized as the best instrumental team of Yekaterinburg. Their repertoire is extensive and diverse, including many styles from Bach's organ music to pop-jazz popular compositions. Currently, Danil and Olga Sharavyeva are soloists of the Ekaterinburg House of Music, as well as assistant trainees of the Ural State Conservatory named after M.P. Mussorgsky. The duo has won many All-Russian and International competitions including: 11th Open All-Russian Competition of Ensembles and Orchestras of Harmonics "Winter Games", Nizhny Tagil - I PREDI All-Russian competition of ensembles and orchestras "We are together!", Yekaterinburg - GRAN-PRI 10th International Rainbow International Competition, Ukraine, Odessa - Grand Prix 1st Bravo International Competition, Bulgaria, Essebr - I REMARY 13th International Competition, Poland, Pulawa - I PRED 2nd Bravo International Competition, Bulgaria, Ezebre - GRAN PRI 1st International Competition, Hungary, Budapest - GRAN PRI 5th International Competition of performers on bayan, accordion "Friend-Bayan, Kurgan - GRAN-PRI. |
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| Video: Solo performance by Vladimir Stupnikov (bayan), then in duo with Ivan Sendetsky (cello). Day2 of the VIII festival "Gnesin's RAM Students" included a performance by young musicians Vladimir Stupnikov (bayan) and Ivan Sendetsky (cello). Vladimir Stupnikov, winner of more than 30 international competitions, is currently a graduate of the St. Petersburg State Conservatory of Art and Korsakov 2019, a class of Prof. A. I. Dmitriev and continues his training in assistant-internship at the Russian Academy of Music by Gnesin, the class of Prof. Friedrich Lips. Competition prizes include: 1st prize - International competition Trophee Mondial de l'Accordeon (2015 in Switzerland) 1st Prize - II All-Russian Music Competition (2017 in Russia) 1st Prize - International Competition - Coupe Mondiale (2017 in Italy) 1st prize - International competition - 43 PIF Castelfidardo, category Premio (2018 in Italy) Ivan Sendetsky (cello) is the winner of many international competitions from 2007 through to 2020 and plays at a variety of music festivals. |
by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News
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 Accordionist Frank Toscano was asked to arrange and perform music for the soundtrack of a new movie entitled “The Many Saints of Newark” which will be released worldwide on March 12th, 2021.Frank recorded eight songs and performed in the movie with guitarist, Steve Lucas, in the scene of the confirmation party for Janice, Tony’s sister. The movie is a prequel to the popular series “The Sopranos”. Among the songs he played were “Ferry Boat Serenade”, “Volare”, “The Nearness of You” and “Core Grate”. For the scene Frank wore a red tuxedo jacket and slicked back hair. For details email: info@franktoscanoMusicSchool.com |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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| The accordion, an instrument of world/global status, captures musical styles from classical to world-ethnic and everything in between. In this video, accompanied by Russian guitarist Sergey Taranov, accordionist/arranger Nick Ariondo demonstrates his diverse/unique style, performing music of Eastern European Romanian origins. The camera angle close-ups of the right-hand keyboard, bellows and left-hand buttons captures the essence of the accordion's endless possibilities ~ from driving rhythms and chords, to a variety of single note passages, to complex bellows technique. |
by Christine Johnstone
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 Accordionist and conductor Martynas Levickis has just released his new CD entitled “Vivaldi: The Four Seasons”. The CD also includes performers Mikroorkéstra Chamber Ensemble and Chris Ruebens (guitar).Martynas says “It is unbelievable that in these uncertain times we are pulling off and releasing a long awaited album. At last!!!! Vivaldi’s music has always been very close to me…” For details email: info@martynasmusic.com |
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| Video: Excerpts from the CD Milorad Marinkovic (Serbia/Germany) has just released his new CD “Akkordeon Classical Music”. The CD is a personal choice of Milorad’s favorite compositions and includes Jazz, world music, as well as classical music. Tracks include: Asturias (Albeniz), Sonata No 2 (Solotarjow), Sonata in D minor (Scarlatti), plus works by Repnikov, Strauss, Shishkin, Bach and Rimsky Korsakov among others. The CD was available on music platforms from January 6th, 2021. |
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 Ksenija Sidorova’s new CD “Piazzolla Reflections” will be available from February 12th, 2021. The CD is devoted to the anniversary of Astor Piazzolla and was created in 2020 with Alpha Classics.Ksenija is offering online, the first track from the album “Chau, Paris!”, an arrangement by Claudio Constantini for your enjoyment. For details email: ao@harrisonparrott.co.uk |
by Christine Johnstone
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 Perth (Australia) accordionist Nikki Dagostino (also known as Little Miss Squeezebox) was interviewed by ABC Perth Radio Station Producer Kate Leaver to find out and learn about the accordion.The interview includes Nikki playing excerpts of everything from the German classics to ACDC on accordion! |
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by Christine Johnstone
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 Accordionist Dominique Paats will present an online concert entitled Coffee with Dominique - "Accordion Heroes on Vinyl" on January 17th, 2021 at 10pm UTC+13.This event is free to everyone. Dominique will open his record cabinet and pay tribute to the accordionists on vinyl by performing their pieces. For details email: d.paats@hotmail.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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 The online edition of the Celtic Connections QuebecFest will be held from January 15th to February 2nd, 2021.The event will feature a variety of music concerts and workshops for beginners as well as more experienced players. On January 29th, “Le Vent du Nord” (picture below) which includes accordionist Réjean Brunet, will entertain with their traditional folk pieces as well as original compositions at 8.45pm GMT. This will be followed by a performance by “De Temps Antan” which features accordionist Pierre-Luc Dupuis (picture left). This 3 piece group features a variety of instruments such as violin, accordion, harmonica, guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, foot-percussion along with three-part vocals. |
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by Christine Johnstone
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| Alex Meixner will perform an online fundraising concert on January 30th, 2021 from 7pm to 9pm. The concert is a private show for the benefit of the Reading Liederkranz in Pennsylvania. You can enjoy the performance from the comfort of your own home or watch it at the Clubhaus. For details email: info@alexmeixner.com |
by Rob Howard
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| The first 2021 Music Weekend by Ian Lowthian will take place online from January 30th to 31st. The event will cover Scottish Music and as it is the time of year to celebrate Robert Burns, some Burns Tunes will be included. In addition some more general Scottish tunes will be added to the mix. For details email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
by Christine Johnstone
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| Video: Félicien Brut (accordion) and Thibaut Garcia (guitar) Félicien Brut (accordion) will perform in duo with Thibaut Garcia (guitar) at Le Bal Blomert in Paris, France on February 17th, 2021 at 8pm. Their program will include works by Piazzolla, Ravel, Boccherini and Granados among others. For details email: contact@balblomet.fr |
by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News
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 “Tributaries”, a set of pieces that explore the accordion in all facets, moods and styles will be presented and performed by Dr. William Schimmel in seven, one hour segments online during February and March 2021 as follows:February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th March 6th, 13th and 20th From 3pm to 4 pm Schimmel is the Artist in Residence of The American Accordionists' Association (AAA) where he also serves as Distinguished Lecturer in Residence and member of the Governing Board. For further information email: accordionbill@gmail.com |
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by Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association
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| The New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) 2021 NZAA South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival will be held in Auckland, June 5th and 6th, 2021. The event, due to 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 non NZ residents and non NZ passport holders are not allowed to come to New Zealand. Site update includes New Article: 40 Years after the Dream Came True - 1980 Coupe Mondiale by Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador. View article at: http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=04-Sep-2020&lang=ru&s=16796 and 1980 Historical website Report, Pictures and Results at: 1980CoupeMondialeHistory |
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 The newly available sheet music of "Poetic Rhapsody" Catalog: vstas064 is online.Other eSheet Individual Compositions by Stas Venglevski. Catalog: vstas051 Meg Tango (solo) with music page sample and sound sample. Catalog: vstas052 Maurisa (solo) with music page sample and sound sample. Catalog: vstas053 A Song (solo) with music page sample and sound sample. Catalog: vstas054 Stas' Tune (solo) with music page sample and sound sample. Catalog: vstas055 Octobler Rondo (solo) with music page sample and sound sample. Catalog: vstas056 Summer Sunshine (solo) with music page sample and sound sample. Catalog: vstas057 Sunshine Return, accordion (solo )with music page sample and sound sample. Catalog: vstas058 In the Garden, accordion (solo) with music page sample and sound sample. Catalog: vstas059 Butterfly Swing, accordion (duet) with music page sample. Catalog: vstas060 K's Musette, accordion (solo) with music page sample. Catalog: vstas061 Shaking Waltz, accordion (solo) with music page sample. Catalog: vstas062 Ice Meadow, accordion (solo) with music page sample. Catalog: vstas063 Twelve Hot Tango Compositions For Accordion (solo) Catalog: vstas064 Poetic Rhapsody for accordion (solo) |
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 In memory of Auckland accordionist Andrew Glover (Andy), former member of the North Shore Musicale Accordion Orchestra who passed away suddenly, yet peacefully (non Covid) in December 2020, his composition Tender Tango (Solo) is available as a free download to AWW readers.Andy was a well-known competitor at the New Zealand Accordion Association annual Championships and Festival, usually entering the “Accordion with self vocal” classes as well as a performing in the Musicale Orchestra. He also set up Singing Telegrams in New Zealand. "Tender Tango" was selected as a test piece for an age category of the 2016 New Zealand Accordion Championships. Download Tender Tango (Solo): mfa8051 |
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