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Master Classes AAA et Concerts avec le Modérateur William Schimmel – USAby Rob Howard |
L’Association américaine des Accordéonistes, (American Accordionists' Association AAA) organise sa session annuelle de master class et de concerts, appelée "Walton the Imperial: Crowned" avec Dr William Schimmel comme modérateur les 29, 30 et 31 juillet à l’institut Tenri Cultural , 43 West 13th Street (entre la 5ème et la 6ème Avenue), New York. Toute l’information pour la presse et le programme complet des trois jours: 2011AAA_MClass Dr William Schimmel est l’un acteur principaux de la renaissance de l’accordéon aux USA. Il joue de nombreux styles différents de musique, a commandé et interprété de nombreuses premières mondiales de très nombreuses nouvelles œuvres, a écrit de nombreux livres et articles, et enregistré des vidéos à grand succès. Sa musique est utilisé dans beaucoup de films et de TV shows. |
Délai d’inscription 15 juillet pour le 4ème festival de musique de Spoleto - Italieby Harley Jones |
Le délai d'inscription pour le 4ème festival de Spoletto est le 15 juillet. L'association culturelle (IAC- Italian Accordion Culture), en collaboration avec l'éditeur Ars Spoletium (Strumenti & Musica) organisent le 4ème Festival Strumenti & Musica à Spoleto du dimanche 21 août au 28 août. Règlement en ligne: 2011 Spoleto Délai d'inscription: 15 juillet 2011 Photo de droite: Mirco Patarini (Directeur artistique), Davide Fabrizi (Directeur de Strumenti & Musica ) La IAC va soutenir les deux meilleurs accordéonistes italiens sélectionnés par le jury international pour le voyage et les frais d'hébergement à la coupe mondiale 2011 de Shanghai, du 1er au 6 octobre 2011. La liste des artistes comprend: Danilo di Paolonicola, Antonio Spaccarotella, Petar Maric,vainqueur de la Coupe Mondiale 2010, Fisorchestra Libertango dirigé par Robert Fuccelli et Cesare Chiacchiaretta (hommage à Astor Piazzolla). Programme complet: 2011_S&M_Program Pour plud d'informations email: info@strumentiemusica.com |
71ème Compétition annuelle et festival ATG, Florida - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
L’ATG (Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International) souhaite la bienvenue à tout le monde pour la 71ème compétition et festival à l’Hotel Renaissance Orlando Airport, Floride, du 27 au 31 juillet. Les categories suivantes seront incluses dans le concours: Open Solo, Free Bass Solo, Ethnic/Folk Solo, Polka Solo, Jazz Solo, Diatonic/Button Box, Pop Solo, Digital Accordion Solo, Evaluation, Duos, Ensembles, orchestres d’accordéon, et orchestres d’accordéon avec d’autres instruments. Cet compétition comprend également les finales américaines du Festival Roland US V-Accordéon, qui auront lieu le 29 juillet. Il y aura trois catégories : Senior (18 ans et plus), Junior (17 ans et moins), et Diatonique (18 ans et plus). Les horaires et informations se trouvent ici: http://www.accordions.com/atg/2011_guests.htm Seront présents: Sergio Scappini (Italie), Oleg Sharov (Russie), le septuple champion d’accordéon diatonique Danilo Di Paolonicola, le vainqueur 2010 du Roland U.S. V-Accordion Festival Chris Gorton, les père et fils Alex and Peter Chudolij de Music Magic USA, Grammy nominee Alex Meixner, Steve Albini de Roland U.S., Jeff Lisenby, The Brian Laurie Accordion Showband (Ecosse), Rock n Roll accordionist, Bruce Gassman, et Gordon Kohl. Les workshops ATG seront: - L’enseignement de l’accordéon, avec un panel d’enseignants à la pointe provenant du monde entier. - Direction et répétitions d’ensembles : Partage d’expérience avec les professionnels - Confiance dans le jeu : workshops pour améliorer ses performances, mené par un éducateur national et expert, Helen Spielman - Jouer du rock, du style pop - Workshop d’accordéon digital - Styles ethniques et folk Pour plus d’informations email ATG Festival Coordinator: Liz Finch Lizeef@aol.com |
Article du New York Times - An Accordion Epicenter Shrinks and Thrives - USAby Elisabetta Povoledo |
Un article publié dans le New York Times du premier juillet 2011. Photo Francesca Pigini. Lire l’article complet: NYTimes_01July2011 |
Les activités du mois de juillet de Ian Watson’s - UKby Rob Howard |
L’accordéoniste et professeur Ian Watson a été très actif dernièrement, avec des concerts dans tout le pays. Ian a présenté la première d’une nouvelle pièce appelée « Schiller »,de Peter Eotvos, avec le London Sinfonietta au Snape Maltings Concert Hall. C’est une très bonne pièce pour accordéon, petit ensemble et 8 voix. Le concert était diffusé dans l’émission de la BBC Radio 3’s « Hear and Now » le 9 juillet. Ian a aussi fait la première d’une pièce appellee “Sit, Stand, Walk”, de Rolf Hind, au festival Spitalfields, avec le groupe de musique de chamber CHROMA. Ceci sera diffusé par la même émission de la BBC Radio 3 le 13 août. Durant le mois de juillet, Ian était également le directeur musical pour les performances de « The Opera Group », qui ont interprété dans les rues de Glasgow, Cardiff, Birmingham,Brighton, et Londres un court opéra « de rue », de Julian Philips : « Save the Diva ». Beaucoup de plaisir, mais un grand challenge par temps de pluie ! Le 16 juillet, au Festival Soundwaves à Brighton avec CHROMA seront présentées 6 premières de trios pour accordéon, violoncelle, clarinette et électronique, des étudiants et diplômés de la classe de composition de la Royal Academy of Music. Pour plus d’ informations email: i.watson99@googlemail.com |
Qualifications nationales française de la CMA/CIA - Franceby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
L'équipe du Conservatoire Hohner de Trossingen et L'équipe de Frederic Deschamps, préparant en commun la Coupe Mondiale 2011 de Shanghai. Frederic Deschamps (France), Eric Dann (Allemagne), Lina Zeiss (Allemagne), Grayson Masefield (Nouvelle-Zélande), Christel Sautaux (Suisse), Radu Laxgang (Moldavie), Guillaume Fric (France), Dorin Grama (Moldavie), Alexander Cargnelli (Italie), Aleksandar Kolovski (Macédoine), Filea (Allemagne) Qualifications nationales française de la Confédératioin Mondiale de l'Accordéon et de la Confédération internationale des Accordéonistes Le 24 juillet, à la Selle-sur-le-Bied (Loiret, 45, France) auront lieu les qualifications françaises pour la Coupe Mondiale et le Trophée Mondial de l'Accordéon. Durant cette journée, le public pourra également assister à deux grands concerts internationaux: un concert classique à l'église, et un concert variété à la salle des fêtes. 10 nationalités représentées!!! Les Membres du Jury seront: Jacques Mornet, Frédéric Deschamps, Crystal Wang (China), Loui Herinx (Autriche), Raymond Bodell (GB), Antonio Spaccarotella (Italie) Programme: Dimanche 24 Juillet 2011 - La Selle sur le Bied 10.30 - 12.30 - église de la Selle sur le Bied Concert Classique International des stagiaires de Frédéric Deschamps Vincent Gailly (Belgique) Christel Sautaux (Suisse) Natanael Teixeira (Portugal) Evin Keli (Irelande) Augustinas Rakauskas (Lituanie) Grayson Masefield (Nouvelle Zelande) Quintette HOHNER INTERNATIONAL - Grayson Masefield (Nouvelle Zelande), Christelle Sautaux (Suisse), Natanael teixeira ( Portugal), Evin keli (Irelande), Augustinas Rakauskas (Lituanie). 15.00 - 18.00 - Salle des fetes de la Selle sur le Bied qualifications Nationales d'accordéon Variété Concert Variété international des stagiaires de Frédéric Deschamps Jose Dias (Portugal) Yizhong Wan (Chine) Shengji Zhuo (Chine) Xuan Shi (Chine) Zhiyuan Zhang (Chine) Simone Sciamarella (Italie) Simone Mannarino (Italie) Ernesto Calderon (Chilie) Loui Herinx (Autriche) Natanael Teixeira (Portugal) Grayson Masefield (Nouvelle Zelande) |
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Kimberley International Oldtime Accordion Championships, BC - Canadaby Rob Howard |
The 38th Kimberley International Oldtime Accordion Championships took place in ?the Civic Centre, Kimberley, British Colombia, from July 4th to 9th. The population of Kimberley is 6,000 but for one week each year almost doubles during this event, which is filled with competitions, concerts and dances. Competitors and visitors came from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario, from many of the Northwest US States, Nevada, Maryland, and Florida. Thee were also visitors Australia, Scotland, Norway and the Ukraine. Alicia Baker, from Milwaukie, USA, for the second year in a row, won the ‘Happy Hans Open’ major title, with Michael Bridge, from Calgary, Alberta, coming second, and Austin Kawa, from Edmonton, Alberta, in third place. All competition results 2011Kimberley For further information email: info@kiotac.ca |
Mario Mosti Passed Away, Jeannette, PA - USAby Harley Jones |
Mario Mosti well known accordionist, composer and accordion music publisher passed away on Wednesday 29 June 2011 in the nursing home he was in for approximately the last two years. He was 87 years of age. This information was provided by his daughter Kathryn Mosti and a full obituary will be published soon. His publications are available from Deffner Music Publications. Messages of condolence to the Mosti family can be emailed to: robertpollick@hotmail.com Pittsburgh Post Gazette Obituary of Mario Mosti |
“Weird Al” Yankovic New App - USAby Harley Jones |
"Weird Al" Yankovic the three-time Grammy Award-winner and accordion aficionado has been making us laugh since the 1980s — but the singer-songwriter-accordionist-actor can now add ‘author’ to his resume with ‘When I Grow Up’, a children's book that was released in February. ‘When I Grow Up’ — the app, just released — takes the book and adds some extra fun and interactivity. Yankovic said "It's one of the more dynamic and interactive books apps available, because not only could you read the book or have it read to you — and by me — but there is so much to do, play and explore — such as massaging a gorilla, racing snails, rolling crayons or touching Mrs. Krupp so bugs will fly out of her hair," Yankovic adds with a laugh. Yankovic is probably the world’s most internet savvy accordionist with more than 2 million followers on Twitter. "Many of my songs are tech- and Internet-related," he adds. His latest album, Alpocalypse, made its debut in the Billboard Top 10, and the lead video from that album, Perform This Way — a parody of Lady Gaga's Born This Way — was viewed on the Internet more than 6 million times in its first week. |
Maurice Jones Performs with ‘Operatunity’ Daytime Concerts – New Zealandby Heather Masefield |
During June and July, Maurice Jones (picture right) has been performing 18 concerts covering most of the North Island of New Zealand. The “Vive la France!” concert series organized by ‘Operatunity’ has featured the accordion strongly with Maurice Jones being regarded as a star of the show. The series provides quality, fun, concerts in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere with the chance to meet with singers at lunch afterwards. This pre-lunch series of themed concerts is popular with folks who prefer to go out during the day rather than at night. This concept of daytime lunchtime concerts might be a very good idea for accordion soloists and groups to consider. Photo below, Left to Right: Alex Wiltshire (piano), Elisha Fai, Paul Chappory, Stuart Coats, Susan Boland (Director) & Maurice Jones |
Paris-Moscow Duo stage en Franceby Rob Howard |
Le duo Paris Moscou (Domi Emorine et Roman Jbanov) a terminé une semaine de master-class à Chamblanc – France. C’est pour la deuxième fois, que le professeur Jean-Marc Beche, avec l’association des accordéonistes Seurrois fait appel aux artistes internationaux pour ses élèves, les membres de l’accordéon club, mais également pour d’autres stagiaires puisque c’était ouvert à tous. Autant de professeurs que d’élèves sont venus de nombreuses régions de la France. Ils ont partagé ce moment musical pour perfectionner l’interprétation musicale avec leurs accordéons dans une ambiance conviviale et surtout studieuse . Les élèves venus d’ailleurs ont eu la possibilité de se loger et se nourrir dans un lycée privé où se déroulait également le stage. Tout le monde a apprécié le résultat bénéfique de ce stage lors du bilan vidéo du premier et dernier jour. Pour clôturer ce stage, un concert était organisé à l’église de Seurre. L’accordéon club « Les Accordéonistes Seurrois » sous la direction de Jean Marc Beche a ouvert ce concert avec un programme très éclectique et de bonne qualité. Puis les stagiaires ont interprété leurs pièces travaillées pendant le stage, avant de laisser la place au duo Paris-Moscou qui a interprété les pièces de son nouvel album présentant les pièces de Franck Angelis. Le nombreux public à découvert l’accordéon sous un autre angle, et surtout, comme un instrument avec beaucoup de possibilités explorées et à venir…. Un autre stage est deja en vue pour le future proche... Pour les rensegnement ecrivez: daniel.coulon00@orange.fr ; michel.leveque0691@orange.fr Pour le stage prochain du 31 Juillet au 5 aout, qui est déjà complet, il y aura des stagiaires non pas seulement de France, mais également d’Allemagne, Italie, Belgique, Suisse, Russie et Kazakhstan… Suivez les actualités et les stages de Domi Emorine et Roman Jbanov sur www.accordeon.com/duo |
Natalya Chesnova’s New CD ‘Quadri di Musica Russa’ – Italyby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Natalya Chesnova has released her first CD, ‘Quadri di Musica Russa’. The tracks include: ‘Gil sviatoslav’, ‘Danza delle spade’, ‘Javoronok’, ‘Bublichky’, ‘Shagi’, ‘Boogie del calabrone’, ‘Staroe banjo’, ‘Odinokaya’, ‘Jablochka’, ‘Nesnakomy vals’, ‘Rassipuha’, ‘Dubynushka’, and ‘Oseniy son’. Natalya Chesnova, from Minsk, Belarus, now teaches accordion at the Scuola Musicale in Milan, Italy. For further information email: nataliabajan@libero.it |
‘14 Years Ago’ – Gary Blair Ceilidh Band Performing at Pop Festival in Scotlandby Rob Howard |
Scottish accordionist Gary Blair, still very active today as a player, teacher and MD of the Jimmy Blair Accordion Orchestra, broke new ground in 1997 by appearing at a pop festival.The report below, written by Gary Blair, was reported in the Accordions Worldwide news for July 11th 1997. The Gary Blair Ceilidh Band consists of Gary Blair (1st accordion), Richard Wong (2nd accordion), and Steve Mills (drums). On July 12th and 13th they will be performing at one of the UK's biggest Pop festivals, ("T In The Park") which will be held at Kinross, Fife in Scotland. It is expected that there will be approximately 65,000 people attending this festival over the two days. There will be two stages and three tents, all having performers constantly playing throughout the day. The Gary Blair band will be performing in the ceilidh tent, on Saturday 12th from 1 to 2pm and 3 to 4pm playing mainly Scottish dance music. Some of the other bands booked for the Festival are The Charlatans, Kula Shaker, Gun, Ocean colour scheme, Paul Weller, Texas, Bush, Bjorn Again, Neneh Cherry, and a host of others! |
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‘The Great American Squeeze Off’, Detroit – USAby Rob Howard |
‘The Great American Squeeze Off’ accordion festival takes place at the beautiful Best Western Concorde Inn, 44315 N. Gratiot Ave, Clinton Township, Detroit area, on July 27th and 28th. The chief guests are Dick Contino, Corky Bennett and Cory Pesaturo. Also featured are Detroit accordionists Walt Lipiec, Joe Recchia, John Shollack, Chet Wisnoski and ‘Made in Italy’, a fabulous Italian trio! Joining us, too, will be Las Vegas artist and former Detroiter Joe Cairo, and Al Battistelli from Lorain, Ohio. Corky Bennett, wishing to do something special, has decided to have a draw. Anyone who has purchased a 2 day ticket, will be included in a draw to win a personal dinner date with the fabulous Dick Contino on the evening of July 26th, the night before the start of the festival. The last day to be included in the draw will be July 20th. The festival includes a tribute for the late, great Tony Dannon, who passed away on April 12th 2011 at the age of 87. This will include never released music by Tony Dannon and Lillian Dimara, along with a special feature "Growing up with an Accordion Legend", with music arranged by both Tony Dannon and his nephew, performed by Joe Recchia. The Concorde Inn has offered a discount, if you mention ‘Accordion Festival’, when making reservations. This discount will make your hotel room rate $89 per night! For further information email: monica@cbproductions.net |
Festival Internacional de Acordeones, Salto – Uruguayby Rob Howard |
The 4th Festival Internacional de Acordeones takes place in Salto, Uruguay, on Thursday July 21st. This bi-annual non-profit making festival is organized by Silvio Previale (jr), and carries the name of Silvio B. Maeestra Previale, who died in 2007, accordion teacher and father of the director of the event. There will be accordionists coming from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, Italy and Greece. All are welcome, and opportunities to perform are assured for all visiting accordion soloists and ensembles. For further information email: silviopre@hotmail.com |
2011 Summer Concert Schedule for Rita Davidson - USAby Harley Jones |
Rita Davidson has a busy summer of promoting and performing the music of composer Eugene Ettore commemorating his 90th birthday. Rita Davidson concerts/workshops "A 90th Anniversary Appreciation of Life and Music of Eugene Ettore (1921-1985)" showcase his unique compositions many of which are published by Deffner Music Publications and those yet to be published, to soon be available on the MusicForAccordion website. Her concert schedule is: 1. June 27 West Orange,NJ, AABJ&D 2. July 10 WMAS, Maryland 3. July 14 AAA Festival, Charleston, SC 4. July 18th Senior Citizens, JCC, West Orange, NJ 5. July 31st AAA Master Class and Concert Series, NYC 6. August 13th ACCORDIONS NOW! Nashua, New Hampshire For further information email: Ritabelll@aol.com |
Marco Lo Russo Concerts, Castello Caetani, Treia – Italyby Rob Howard |
Leading Italian accordionist Marco Lo Russo performs this weekend, as follows: July 15th, 9pm - International festival of contemporary music, premiere of new composition by Marco Lo Russo, ‘Scena’, also featuring Laura Catrani - vox solo, Castello Caetani, Sermoneta, Italy July 17th, 9pm – solo performance of music by Frescobaldi, Bach, Satie', Rossini, Piazzolla, Lo Russo, Treia, Macerata, Italy For further information email: stampa@marcolorusso.com |
Celtic Fusion Festival, Castlewellan – Irelandby Rob Howard |
The Celtic Fusion Festival takes place from July 14th to 17th in Castlewellan, County Down. The main guests are Scottish singer and accordionist Emily Smith, the folk band Altan, featuring accordionist Dermot Byrne, singer Andy Irvine, folk band At First Light, and singer/guitarist Brian Houston. For further information email: info@celticfusion.co.uk |
Milos Miliojevic’s July Engagements – UKby Rob Howard |
Highly accomplished Milos Miliojevic has been busy during July, including an appearance with the Kosmos Ensemble at the Cambridge Summer Music Festival, recording sessions of pieces by post-grad composers with the Chroma Ensemble at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and an evening concert at the Hitchin Festival. Forthcoming appearances include: July 18th - Kosmos Ensemble, concert and workshop at the Oundle Music Festival July 24th, 1pm - AccordDuo perform at the Cambridge Summer Music Festival July 27th, 1pm – solo concert for the Oystermouth Music Society, All Saint's Church, Oystermouth For further information email: milosmusic@hotmail.com |
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini @ Feinstein’s Nightclub, New York – USAby Rob Howard |
On Thursday July 28th, 8.30pm, accordionists Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini perform as the guests of the well-known tenor Rinaldo Toglia at the legendary Feinstein's nightclub in the Loews Regency Hotel, 540 Park Avenue at 51st St, New York City. eSheet music available from Mario Tacca. For further information email: mariobtacca@hotmail.com |
Historic Wallace Accordion Festival, Idaho - USAby Rob Howard |
The first Historic Wallace Accordion Festival takes place from August 11th to 14th at Wallace High School and The Gazebo, in the town of Wallace, Idaho. Guest performers include Bruce Gassman, Cory Pesatoro, Andy Mirkovich, Big Lou, and Eileen Webber. The festival begins with an Accordion Celebration Parade, followed by three days of star studded evening concerts, workshops, daytime playing in the town gazebo, jam sessions, and more. All festival proceeds go to the Wallace High School Music Department. |
Mexico’s Celso Piña in Concert, Paris – Franceby Rob Howard |
Mexican accordionist Celso Piña and his band perform at La Plage Glazart 7/15, Avenue de la Porte de la Villette, Paris, on Friday August 5th. Celso Piña (born 1953), aka ‘El Rebelde del Acordeón’ (‘The Accordion Rebel’), who has just celebrated his 30 years career, started by playing traditional music. In the early 1980s, he turned to playing cumbia, a ‘tropical’ style, that includes elements of norteña, sonidero, ska, reggae, rap/hip-hop, R&B, etc. Celso Piña y su Ronda Bogotá includes: Celso Piña Arvizu (accordion, vocals), Ruben Piña Arvizu (drums), Eduardo Piña Arvizu (bass), Juan Jose Quiroz Dominguez (vocals), Enrique Alejandro Rosales Granados (guitar), and Alejandro Zea Cavazos (congas). From late July until October Celso Piña will be on a tour of Europe. |
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Confédération Mondiale de l’Accordéon (CMA) Site Updateby |
The Confédération Mondiale de l’Accordéon (CMA) has updated its site with a new look and full information for the upcoming 2011 Trophée Mondial, 13-18th September in Pineto, Italy. |
Franco Cambareri Releases a New Compositionby Franco Cambareri |
Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 1 new composition for accordion available for purchase online. 'El Gato Negro', catalog:cfranco143. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Peter Piccini Releases a New Compositionby Peter Piccini |
Peter Piccini - accordionist, composer, arranger, performer, releases 1 new composition for accordion, 'French Lace', catalog:pp291. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Alexander Selivanov Updated Siteby Alexander Selivanov |
Alexander Selivanov, classical accordionist, 2004 World Accordion Champion and Professor of “Gnessins” Russian Academy of Music site is updated in both English and Russian. |
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Breathbox CD by Antti Paalaneneby Alessandro Mugnoz |
CD Reviews Index for the review of “Breathbox" CD, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. Artist is Antti Paalanene. |
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