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Festival Internacional de Acordeón de Primavera de Shanghai 2019by Harley Jones |
El Festival Internacional de Acordeón de Shanghai Spring 2019 se celebrará del 13 al 14 de abril en Shanghai como parte del 36. ° Festival Internacional de Música "Shanghai Spring", conocido internacionalmente. Descargue el póster imprimible: 2019PosterShanghai.pdf Con el fin de promover el desarrollo nacional e internacional diversificado del arte del acordeón en la región del "Delta del río Yangtze", el Festival Internacional de Acordeón de Shanghai 2019 presenta los conciertos de acordeón "Cinturón y camino" que se celebrarán del 15 al 20. Abril en Changzhou, Ma'anshan y Ningbo. Información detallada en chino sobre los participantes y el horario en: 2019cnShanghai.pdf Participarán artistas internacionales y de Shanghai: - Orquesta de Acordeón de la Universidad Normal de Shanghai - Orquesta de la Liga de Acordeón de Shanghai - Reacción de Tango, Aleksandar Nikolic y Petar Maric (Serbia) - Radu Ratoi (Moldavia), ganador de la Coupe Mondiale 2019 - Esse Quintet (Rusia), - All to God, Augustinas Rakauskas y Greta Staponkute (Lituania), ganadora de la Coupe Mondiale Ensemble 2019. - Equipo de acordeón de la región del delta del río Yangtze. Horario del concierto: - 13 de abril, 7:00 pm Hongqiao New Town Central Park (No. 2238 West Yan'an Road) - 15 a 20 de abril, recorrido por el delta del río Yangtze en Changzhou, Ma'anshan, Ningbo. Espectáculos de acordeón del Grupo del delta del río Yangtze. - 13 y 14 de abril Parque Central de Hongqiao New Town (No. 2238 West Yan'an Road, distrito de Changning, Shanghai) El primer Festival Internacional de Acordeón de la Primavera de Shanghai se celebró en 2006 y hubo una historia muy orgullosa de festivales de acordeón en la región de Shanghai. Puedes leer los eventos pasados a: 2006 Shanghai | 2008 Shanghai | 2009 Shanghai | 2011 Coupe Mondiale | 2017ShanghaiConcert | 2018Shanghai |
Lanzamiento del nuevo CD de Friedrich Lips titulado Quodlibet - Austria / Rusiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Se acaba de publicar un nuevo CD titulado "Quodlibet" de Friedrich Lips. Este CD contiene la música de los principales compositores rusos de la segunda mitad del siglo XX hasta principios del siglo XXI. Catálogo: CD029 CD de Quodlibet -------------------------------------------------- --- Lista de pistas: 1. Mikhail Bronner (* 1952) "Katuv" para bayan, piano y orquesta sinfónica 37:18 con Orquesta Sinfónica de la Academia Gnesin RAM dirigida por Andrey Lebedev. 2. Suite (1951) Alexander Kholminov (1925-2015), canción 3:44 3. Broma 2:49 4. Nocturne 3:37 5. final 6. Efrem Podgaits (* 1949) Odessa-Quodlibet (dedicada a Friedrich Lips) 6:40 -------------------------------------------------- --- La información de cada pista está en línea, incluido el pedido a través de Internet en: Catálogo: CD029 CD de Quodlibet |
XI Jornadas de armónicos, del 12 al 16 de abril, Bijeljina - Bosnia y Herzegovinaby Harley Jones |
El festival Dani Harmonike (Días de la armonía) se celebró por primera vez en Ugljevik en 2009, organizado por la Escuela de Música "Kornelija Stankovic". Además de conciertos, seminarios, conferencias profesionales, cada año se celebra un concurso entre solistas, conjuntos de cámara y orquestas con un jurado internacional y artistas internacionales. El XI Dani Haronike, del 12 al 16 de abril de 2019, presenta a los solistas Vladimir Murza (Ucrania), Yuri Shishki (Rusia) y Mirco Patarini (Italia). La fecha límite para participar en el concurso es el 25 de marzo de 2019. Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con Slaviša Peric, correo electrónico: msks.festival@gmail.com |
Éxito de la 32ª Convención NAA 2019 - Estados Unidosby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
¡La 32ª Convención de 2019 de la Asociación Nacional de Acordeón (NAA) terminó el domingo pasado! El evento siempre está enfocado en personas, acordeones, conexiones, camaradería y diversión. Para los fanáticos del acordeón, había algo para complacer a todos y asistí a muchos talleres, conciertos y sesiones improvisadas, y me inspiró todo. Se llevó a cabo un importante evento musical: el estreno mundial de la orquestación de acordeón de "Two Plus One" compuesta por Gary Daverne, fue realizada por la NAA Festival Orchestra y dirigida por el director, cantante y acordeonista neozelandés Lionel Reekie. Lionel también realizó talleres, cantó y entretuvo. ¡La NAA 2019 presentó muchos conciertos / talleres y 200 personas asistieron a conciertos y banquetes por la noche! Felicitaciones al Equipo de Gestión de la Convención y al Consejo de Asociación NAA 2019: Norman Seaton (a la derecha), Nancy Bernstein, Rebecca Ratcliff, Sharon Seaton, Nick Ballarini, Markus y Sabine Baggio Visite US National Accordion News AccordionUSA el 1 de abril para obtener informes detallados con videos y fotos. Fotos abajo: Norman Seaton, Rebecca Huck, Jamie Maschler, Gabe Rodriguez |
El nuevo acordeón de mosaico se dará a conocer - Nueva Zelandaby Christine Johnstone |
El acordeonista Kevin Friedrich (foto a la derecha) celebrará su 12 ° concierto anual "Kevin Friedrich and Friends" en el Centro de funciones del faro del Museo Dargaville el 31 de marzo. El tema de este año es "Música desde el escenario y el sonido" y presentará música de espectáculos como Les Miserables, El fantasma de la ópera, My Fair Lady y Evita. Una característica del evento de este año será la presentación de un acordeón de mosaico (hecho por el mosaico local Kim Harrison) durante la ejecución de una nueva ópera "Song of Peace" del compositor de Nueva Zelanda Gary Daverne. El acordeón de mosaico está decorado para celebrar el ANZAC. Todas las ganancias del concierto serán donadas al Museo Dargaville y el evento se agotará. Para más detalles sobre el concierto, teléfono: +64 9 439 7555 Informe de eventos de los últimos años a: 2018Dargaville. |
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Premiere of a new Finnish Accordion Concerto in Espoo - Finlandby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
On March 7th, 2019 a new large scale Finnish work “Concerto da Camera” (by Kalle Välimaa, a well-known Finnish accordionist and composer) was performed for the first time by Finnish accordionist and conductor Jukka-Pekka Kuusela as a soloist in Suvela Chappel, Espoo. The orchestra part was played by the composer himself on piano. “Concerto da Camera” consists of 7 movements and lasts about 30 minutes. The composition (also entitled “Memories from La Palma”) and the performance were well acclaimed by the public. The concert which was entitled “Accordion Concertos on a Spring Evening” included works by U. Jutila, J. Webb, V. Salmanov, B. Przybylski and J.S. Bach which were performed by young accordionists from Espoo and Hyvinkää. The picture below shows accordionist Jukka-Pekka Kuusela and composer Kalle Välimaa. |
Blue Mountains Music Festival – Australiaby Christine Johnstone |
The Blue Mountains Music Festival is currently underway in Katoomba, Australia and will finish this weekend. The event included over 45 acts including daily performances by the group “Baltic Bar Mitzvah” which features a multi-instrumental line-up. The group, which includes accordionist Neil Simpson play a contemporary interpretation of music from Eastern European and Jewish cultures. Each member of the ensemble has studied music extensively in their chosen disciplines and currently practice professional performance careers. Combined with a constant focus to improvise and explore the music they perform, Baltic Bar Mitzvah’s dynamic sound traverses the frenetic melodies of the Balkans to the passionate embrace of Argentinian tango, and together with a progressive fusion of grooves, changes perceptions of what folk music can be, and leave the dance-floor wailing for more. |
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All-Russian Day of Bayan, Accordion and Harmonica 2019 – Russiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
The All-Russian Day of Bayan, Accordion and Harmonica 2019 will be celebrated at the Gnesins RAM Concert Hall in Moscow on March 16th. The Department of the Bayan and Accordion of the Gnesins RAM established the event with project manager, Friedrich Lips (picture left). The purpose of the event is to become a part of the national cultural project. According to the founders, in search of a national idea it is very important to support initiatives to preserve the traditions and achievements of our multinational country. The event is also Russia's contribution to World Accordion Day. Accordion, bayan and harmonica players (both amateur and professional) in all regions of Russia have shown great enthusiasm for this event. It is worth noting that throughout the twentieth century these reed instruments were an integral part of the life of the people of Russia: Russians, Tatars, Bashkirs, Ukrainians, and many others. The bayan, harmonica and accordion played an invaluable role during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Please see poster below for event information. Also link: 2019All-Russian.pdf |
International Klezmer Festival Fürth – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
The International Klezmer Festival Fürth & Jewish Music Today event will be held at the Kulturforum Fürth, Germany from March 15th to 17th organised by Stadtverwaltung Fürth. The event will include a variety of workshops and concerts some of which are sold out. On March 16th, Felix Shinder & Dengi Vpered (picture left), an 8 piece band from Ukraine (which includes accordionist Oleg Vasyanovych), will perform Wild Klezmer mixed with rough Balkan brass and "gangster songs". The band unites Russian and Ukrainian music, especially old folk songs from Odessa, with Yiddish songs and Klezmer melodies from all over Eastern Europe. This will be followed by Mischpoke (Germany - picture below), a six piece band which includes accordionist Martin Terens. This group show their joy of playing with tempo, wit and charm, as well as melancholy and depth – attributes that characterize their sound. Mames Babegenush (Denmark) which includes accordionist Nicolai Kornerup will provide further entertainment. This popular band has been bringing traditional Freilachs and Eastern European folk to the international stages for 15 years now and this year they present a project of a very special kind. Joined by a string quartet, the band embarks on a new musical territory. The result is absolutely worth listening to: sometimes klezmer, sometimes classical music, sometimes lively and excited, sometimes calm and melancholic. For details email: klezmer-festival@fuerth.de |
St Patrick’s Day Irish Music Weekend - UKby Christine Johnstone |
Some positions are still available for a St Patrick’s Day Irish Music Weekend for accordionists which will be held on March 16th and 17th at the Village Hall, Ettrickbridge End, Scottish Borders, organised by Ian Lowthian (pictured). The event will include some of the standard singalong pieces as well as some polkas, jigs and reels. Some discussions on Irish ornamentation is planned too. For further details email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
Dúo Contrastes Concert - Colombiaby Christine Johnstone |
Dúo Contrastes which includes Lácides Romero (accordion) and Felipe Calle (piano) will perform a concert at the Uniandinos de Bogota in Colombia on March 22nd at 7.30pm. Their program will include Hornpipe (Handel), Anitra’s Dance (Grieg), Rondo Gitano (Haydn), Lo Que Vendra Tango (Piazzolla) plus solo accordion works such as Malvaloca (Calvo) and Danza Eslava #8 (Dvorak). Entrance to this concert is free of charge. For further details email: lacidesromero@gmail.com |
Band Workshop Day – Englandby Rob Howard |
An all-day Band Workshop with Bert Santilly (pictured) will be held at the Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel St, Woodley in Stockport on March 23rd from 10am to 4.15pm. Bert, who is known for his jazz and busking workshops at the Seacroft and Caister festivals, will cover various points of playing technique and also give individual guidance where necessary. Workshop numbers are limited. For details email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
Alzheimer's Society & Research Concert - UKby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Karen Street will team with her husband Andy (saxophone) to give a relaxed afternoon concert in aid of Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer's Research as part of the Dementia Revolution. The concert will be held on March 24th at St John’s Hall, Mortimer, near Reading and the duo will play a mixture of musical styles. The concert is free of charge and donations can be made before and after the event. For details email: karen@karenstreet.com |
“Accordion Stories from the Heart” – USAby Christine Johnstone |
In conjuction with the Connecticut Accordion Association and the AAA, on March 31st Paul Ramunni, founder of the New England Accordion Connection & Museum Company in Canaan, CT, will share stories from his new book “Accordion Stories from the Heart” at the Waverly Tavern in Cheshire, CT. Paul will also perform several pieces and answer questions from attendees. The books will be available for purchase along with the author’s autograph before and after the event. For further information phone Marilyn: 203-272-12 02 |
Chaika Launch Tour 2019 – Australiaby Christine Johnstone |
“Chaika Band” (which includes accordionist Emily-Rose Šárkova) will tour Australia from April 20th to June 30th to launch their latest CD “Arrow”. Their first tour performance will be held at Smith’s Alternative, 76 Alinga Street in Canberra followed by concerts in Sydney, Katoomba, Brisbane, Wauchope, Wollongong, Avoca Beach, Bellingen, Nambour and Gosford. Please see poster below for concert details. Pre-sales are now open for the band’s new CD, which is their third to date and comes in a lovely gatefold card case with artwork by band members Laura Altman and Susie Bishop. The band also played some of their new songs at the Cobargo Folk Festival last weekend. For further concert information email: info@chaikaband.com |
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New Compositions by Franco Cambareri - Australiaby Franco Cambareri |
Three new compositions by Franco Cambareri of Australia have been released. cfranco241 - Fantasia Lunatica cfranco242 - Nostalgic Moments cfranco243 - Triste Autunno View sample page online, pdf format music sent to purchaser by email. |
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CD Review: Hymn to Aphrodite CD by Friedrich Lipsby Joan C. Sommers |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of Hymn to Aphrodite CD by Friedrich Lips. Review by Joan Cochran Sommers. Recent years Lips CD's: CD028 Hymn to Aphrodite CD 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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