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Informes diarios, Coupe Mondiale 2021, finaliza el domingo, Múnich - Alemaniaby Harley Jones |
Vídeo de arriba: Naoko y Andreas Nebl en el concierto inaugural de la Coupe Mondiale. Los Reportajes Diarios de video e imágenes comenzaron el miércoles 13 de octubre con el Concierto de Apertura. Habrá un video de todas las actuaciones de los concursantes de Coupe Mondiale y los conciertos, proporcionado por el Proyecto de Educación y Archivo de Video de la CIA. Los resultados online con la entrega de premios finalizarán el 17 de octubre de 2021. Página de inicio de video y horario de video en: 2021CM-Video Informes diarios, imágenes, resultados en: Informe 2021CM |
Acordeón popular músico callejero con nuevo acordeón de Giansandro Breccia de Pasco Italia - Italia / Irlandaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Video: “¡Este es mi bebé!”: La alegría de Tom con su nuevo acordeón. Tom agradeció al presidente de Pasco Italia, diciendo: “Estoy encantado con él y con todo el trabajo de la fábrica. Me gustaría darte muchas gracias ". Con un bonito toque, la empresa personalizó el instrumento con el nombre de Tom. El reportero del periódico Limerick Leader, Nick Rabbitts, en Limerick, Irlanda, incluyó recientemente un artículo en línea sobre el popular músico callejero local Tom McNamara tocando el acordeón en uno de sus lugares habituales en el centro de la ciudad. “Durante décadas, Tom McNamara, de 84 años, ha tocado música en toda la ciudad. Pero, inevitablemente, su caja de presión ha sufrido un poco de desgaste en ese tiempo. Uno de sus vecinos le comentó al Limerick Leader el mes pasado que el músico necesita un nuevo instrumento. Giansandro Breccia, presidente de Pasco Italia (imagen a la izquierda), que tiene su sede en Castelfidardo, en el centro-este de Italia, dijo que quería donar un instrumento nuevo a Tom ". En declaraciones al periódico Limerick, dijo: “Leí tu historia sobre Tom en Internet. Algunos amigos irlandeses me confirmaron que es muy popular no solo en Limerick, sino en toda Irlanda. Mi idea surgió de inmediato, ¿por qué no [donar]? " “Tengo 60 años y he pasado mi vida en el negocio de la música. Sé que para cualquier músico, su instrumento es como un niño. Tengo entendido que Tom está buscando un nuevo bebé después de mucho tiempo ”, agregó el presidente de la compañía. El acordeón, un nuevo modelo de élite de Paolo Soprani, el más popular en Irlanda, ahora ha encontrado su camino desde Italia a Limerick, y Tom dijo que está "encantado". |
Nueva ópera de cámara se presentará en la Academia de Música y Teatro de Estonia, Tallin - Estoniaby Christine Johnstone |
Una nueva Ópera de Cámara titulada “Minnie” compuesta por Tze Yeung Ho, se presentará en la Sala de Conciertos y Teatro de la Academia de Música y Teatro de Estonia en Tallin el 20 de octubre de 2021 a las 7 pm. “Minnie” fue escrita por Tze Yeung Ho como parte de su Concierto de Doctorado, realizado en colaboración con Opera Veto, la Academia de Música y Teatro de Estonia y AccordionFest Estonia. La ópera cuenta con el generoso apoyo de Norsk kulturråd (Consejo de las Artes de Noruega), Nordic Culture Point, Nordic Culture Fund, Estonia Cultural Endowment, Norwegian Society of Composers, Music Norway / El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Noruega y la Real Embajada de Noruega en Tallin. Los artistas incluyen a los acordeonistas Kristel Laas (Estonia), Mikk Langeproon (Estonia), Momir Novakovic (Estonia), Sini Ström (Finlandia), Sonja Vertainen (Finlandia) y Theodore Parker (guitarrista eléctrico / improvisador - Estonia) que estarán acompañados por solistas de Noruega, Finlandia y Estonia. La ópera tiene su sede en Nanking, que fue la capital de China entre 1927 y 1937. Nanking fue devastada por el ejército imperial japonés durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial y fue el hogar de Ginling College, la escuela en la que Wilhelmina "Minnie" Vautrin pasó su tiempo como maestra para niñas. Minnie, una misionera y devota cristiana, escribió muchos recuerdos de guerra en su diario que se describen en la ópera. Tze Yeung Ho (nacido en 1992) es un compositor noruego-canadiense residente en Helsinki, director de festival, investigador de arte y entusiasta del lenguaje de ascendencia cantonesa. Como candidato a doctorado en la Academia de Música y Teatro de Estonia, su investigación artística gira en torno al tema de las 'Características fonéticas como herramienta composicional', en el que ve esto como un intento de vincular el proceso de composición musical con su fascinación. para los sonidos del habla. Las regulaciones de Covid-19 estarán vigentes en este evento. Para más detalles, envíe un correo electrónico a: info@eamt.ee |
XXIII Jornadas del Acordeón Rheinsberg, febrero de 2022 - Alemaniaby Christine Johnstone |
Los 23rd Accordion Days Rheinsberg se llevarán a cabo del 18 al 20 de febrero de 2022 en la Academia de Música Kavalierhaus en Rheinsberg, Alemania, luego de la cancelación del evento de 2021 debido a Covid-19. La Asociación Alemana de Armónica (DHV Brandenburg) invita a jóvenes y adultos acordeonistas de toda Alemania (alumnos, estudiantes, profesores, músicos de orquesta y directores) a hacer música juntos durante tres días y aprender unos de otros. El evento incluirá talleres a cargo de: • Lars Holm - curso de música de cámara y solista • Hans-Günther Kölz - curso de orquesta • Sabine Kölz - Taller “Dirigió un die Tasten und Knöpfe” Las inscripciones ya están abiertas. Descargue las reglas y la información de participación aquí: 2022RheinsbergRules.pdf |
1er Festival Internacional de Acordeón de Estambul - Turquíaby Christine Johnstone |
El 1er Festival Internacional de Acordeón de Estambul se llevará a cabo del 28 de octubre al 1 de noviembre de 2021 en el Centro Cultural Mustafa Saffet, en colaboración con la Asociación de Acordeón Akorder, la Universidad Okan de Estambul y el Distrito Municipal de Atasehir en Estambul, Turquía. El evento incluirá un taller y conciertos. |
Recital de Ratoi Radu en Chisinau - Moldaviaby Christine Johnstone |
El acordeonista Ratoi Radu dará un recital en el Organ Hall en Chisinau, Moldavia el 19 de octubre a las 6 pm como parte del Festival "New Music Days". Su programa incluirá S.Gubaidulina - De profundis, Gh.Ciobanu - Expanding Spaces (premier), L.Berio - Sequenza XIII, M.Lindberg - Jeux d'Anches, S.Haapamaki - Power, A.Kusyakiv - Sonata nr. 6, B.Lorentzen - Tears y T.Hosokawa - Melody. Para detalles telefónicos: 022 22 25 28 |
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Piero & Horacio Entertain at Palacio Legislativo - Uruguayby Christine Johnstone |
Video: “Piero & Horacio” performing at the 2020 Grand Final of Got Talent Uruguay Popular accordion and violin duo “Piero & Horacio” entertained at the Palacio Legislativo in Montevideo this week on October 14th. The Palacio Legislativo was built between 1908 and 1925 in Montevideo and was inaugurated on August 25th, 1925 as a tribute to the 100 years of the Declaration of Independence. The duo also have a busy weekend with wedding and 80th birthday performances on October 15th and 16th. “Piero & Horacio” were popular finalists in the 2020 grand Final of Got Talent Uruguay and gained a third placing from hundreds of artists. For details phone: +598 98 975 384 |
VIII International Festival Competition of Keyboard Accordion Performers "Accordionissimo" - Russiaby Arseniy Strokovskiy |
The VIII International Festival Competition of Keyboard Accordion Performers "Accordionissimo" will be held in Ufa, Russia from December 1st to 3rd, 2021. This year’s event is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Ufa College of Arts in Russia and will include the competition, concerts, master classes, scientific and practical conference, courses of professional development of teachers, excursions and round table. Due to Covid-19, the competition will be held in two stages: Stage one – online video competition with applicants performing 50% of their program Stage two – live performance of finalists at the Ufa School of Arts. Competitors will perform their entire program. Time line of events as follows: • November 1st: Applications close • November 10th: Round 1 results announced • November 10th to 15th: Invitations for Stage 2 will be sent • December 1st: Stage 2 begins with participant registrations and press conference from 12 midday and participant auditions from 2pm. • December 1st: Opening ceremony concert "The Magic of the Accordion" at 7pm • December 2nd: Competitive auditions begin at 10am • December 2nd: Scientific and Practical Conference "Accordion and Modernity" at 3pm • December 2nd: Evening concert by laureate of international competitions Radu Ratoi at 7pm. • December 3rd: Competitive auditions of participants at 10am. • December 3rd: Master classes. Round table. Sightseeing tour of the city of Ufa (for those who wish) at midday • December 3rd: Closing ceremony of the festival-competition, announcement of results, awarding, concert of laureates at 4pm. Download competition rules here: 2021AccordionissimoRules.pdf |
Gorka Hermosa Entertains at Chillida Museum – Spainby Christine Johnstone |
Photos by: Mikel Mtnez Lezea. Gorka Hermosa entertained last weekend at a "Witches and Witchcrafts" event at the Chillida Museum in Hernani, Spain. He was accompanied by Toti Mtnez de Lezea and Edurne Zabalo. |
Video: Castelfidardo Between History, Music & Nature - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Video: Davide Rampello takes us to the discovery of Castelfidardo, a few kilometers from Ancona: a medieval village surrounded by hills and woods and where ancient history and tradition can be breathed in every corner. The video in Italian language, includes information on accordion artisan manufacturing in Castelfidardo including Fratelli Alessandrini and featuring Tonino Alessandrini and sister Daniela Alessandrini, showing a little of how accordions are made and some music. |
2021 Trophée Mondial Results to be Announced Online - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
Confederation Mondiale de l'Accordéon (CMA) President Frederic Deschamps has announced that the results of the 2021 Trophée Mondial video competition will be announced online in October (from 22nd to 24th) and November (from 5th to 14th) this year. The online category judging began in September and winners of each category will have the privilege of participating in the creation of an original recording in duo with Richard Galliano (a new World Premiere composition by Richard Galliano for each category). Due to the current Covid-19 situation in Ukraine, further details regarding the Trophée Mondial Premium, due to be held at the end of November, 2021 will be announced as soon as possible. |
Video: “Ghost Riders in the Sky” – New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Accordionist Annie Gong performs “Ghost Riders in the Sky” with New Zealand based international guitarist, Gray Bartlett. Annie Gong plays drum, bass & rhythm guitar as a backing band on a digital accordion. Filmed and recorded in their home studio. |
2021 Fortissimissimo Firenze Festival - Italyby Christine Johnstone |
The 2021 Fortissimissimo Firenze Festival was held in Florence, Italy from September 13th to October 5th, 2021. The festival featured 14 concerts dedicated to young Italian musicians and opens the concert season of the Amici della Musica di Firenze. Accordion performances were given by students of the Scuola di Musica Sesto Fiorentino (picture below) which included Irene Squizzato (picture above left), Anna Bodnar (picture above right) and Antonio Saule on October 5th at the Conservatorio "L. Cherubini". |
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Klaus Paier Duo "Vision for Two" Concerts - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Klaus Paier & Asja Valcic - Vision for Two, 10 Years. Klaus Paier (accordion and bandoneon) & Asja Valcic (cello) will perform three concerts entitled “Vision for Two, 10 Years” (after their latest album) this weekend in Germany. “The pair have been making music as a duo for over ten years. Their journey together began in 2009 with their debut album “À Deux”, and since then Paier and Valcic have proceeded to make their unique accordion & cello sound into a thing of wonder.” Performance dates as follows: • October 15th: St Agathe Church in Schopfheim, Baden-Württemberg • October 16th: Forum Merzhausen in Merzhausen, Baden-Württemberg • October 17th: Heubacher Hauskonzerte, Weilheim For details email: klaus.paier@aon.at |
Øivind Farmen and Håvard Svendsrud 2021 “Trekkspillcafe” Accordion Tour - Norwayby Rob Howard |
Accordionists Øivind Farmen and Håvard Svendsrud will begin a “Trekkspillcafe” (Accordion Café) tour of Southern Norway this month. The tour will begin on October 19th at the Tydal Museum in Trondheim, Trøndelag County. The duo will perform a program of pieces by Pietro Frosini followed by a mixed repertoire with impromptu interaction and audience requests. The concert tour will finish with a performance at the Systra Café in Ørskog on October 31st. The duo hope to meet many accordion and music enthusiasts on their way around southern Norway. See poster for performance schedule. |
Accordionists Entertain at 10th Annual Fairfax Irish Festival, California - USAby Rob Howard |
The 10th Annual Fairfax Irish Festival will be held in Fairfax, Marin County, California on October 23rd, 2021. The event is free for all ages and will include a variety of musicians and dancers performing jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, waltzes and more. Performers include “The Gas Men” with Barry O'Connell (accordion & vocals), accordionist Renee de la Prade with “Culann's Hounds”, Erica & Friends (Charlie Hancock - accordion), The Ring Of Truth Trio (Roxanne Oliva accordion & vocals), The Pure Drops (Daniel Schoenfeld on accordion – picture below) plus soloists Felim Egan and Riggy Rackin (concertina). See poster for venue details. For further information email: fairfaxirishfestival@gmail.com |
"Sinfonisches Akkordeon Orchester Hessen" Concert Weekend - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Performance and information about the Sinfonisches Akkordeon Orchester Hessen (SAkkOH), produced by H-Da Studenten (Sound and Music Production, Motion Pictures). The Sinfonisches Akkordeon Orchester Hessen (SAkkOH) conducted by Thomas Bauer, will perform two concerts this month in Germany. “Under the title “Back in Concert”, the audience can look forward to an outstanding program packed with musical highlights and music that will quickly make you forget the break caused by the coronavirus.” Guest performers include pianist Erik Reischl, soprano Nora Friedrichs and American tenor Michael Porter. Concert dates are: • October 23rd, 2021 at 8pm at Congressforum in Frankenthal • October 24th, 2021 at 5pm at Kurhaus Wiesbaden, Hesse Their program will include works by Franz Liszt (First concert for piano and orchestra), Charles Gounod (from “Roméo and Juliette”), Gaetano Donizetti (from "L’elisir d’amore"), Giacomo Puccini (from “La Bohème”) and Franz Léhar (from “The Land of Smiles”). For details email: info@sakkoh.de |
Accordion Dancing Gala - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
A Gala d’accordeon Exceptionnel (Accordion Dancing Gala) will be held at the Salle Limorin in Replonges, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France on October 24th, 2021 at 2pm. Performers include Stéphanie Rodriguez and her band, Jerome Baudoui, Frederic Buch and Myriam Thiebaut. The event will also include a special raffle with a prize of a “Dance Trip” for 2 people to win, offered by “Miléade”. Event proceeds will go to the Pauline Stepping Association. For details phone: 06 28 30 82 38 |
Online: “Squeeze This!: A Cultural History of the Accordion in America” with Dr. Marion Jacobson – USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
The Brooklyn Accordion Club will present an online conversation with author Dr. Marion Jacobson (picture right) of "Squeeze This!: A Cultural History of the Accordion in America” on October 24th, 2021 from 2pm to 3pm. She will be interviewed by Dean Olshur, podcaster and BAC member. Dr. Marion Jacobson brings attention to the accordion with her book, "Squeeze This, A Cultural History of the Accordion in America". The University of Illinois Press calls it: "Everything you wanted to know about piano accordions in America--but were afraid to ask.” She is an ethnomusicologist, educator, and author who has written hundreds of reviews and features of live concerts and events of all the major world music traditions. Dr. Jacobson began digging for the fossilized remains of lost American accordion cultures in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Squeeze This! A Cultural History of the Accordion (University of Illinois Press, 2012/2015) is the first comprehensive scholarly book on the piano accordion, and winner of the Society for Ethnomusicology’s Klaus P. Wachsmann Prize for Outstanding Monographs in Organology (the historical study of musical instruments). Marion has sparked great interest in and brought much attention to the accordion with her book. Whether you agree or disagree with her thoughts or are reading it to learn about the accordion, it makes us all think about the accordion, how it has influenced our culture, our lives, and how it is part of a new generation of musicians who realize and greatly appreciate its value in the world of music. For further information: jerseyfolkarts@gmail.com |
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10 Year Old Colin Kennedy Wins Scholarship at Cotati Accordion Festival - USAby Christine Johnstone |
Video: 10 Year Old Colin Kennedy plays his first ever accordion show at the Cotati Accordion Festival and was awarded a scholarship. This video shows clips of some of the festival performers including Colin playing "Echoes of Vienna" (waltz by Joseph Zampiceni). |
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Informes diarios, imágenes y resultados de la competencia, PIF Castelfidardo - Italiaby Harley Jones |
Reportajes diarios, fotografías, resultados, jurado, conciertos e información online en: 2021Castelfidardo sobre la 46ª edición del PIF Castelfidardo que se desarrollará del 27 de septiembre al 2 de octubre. |
Concierto benéfico de la Orquesta de Acordeón de Londres, Inglaterra - Reino Unidoby Christine Johnstone |
La London Accordion Orchestra presentará su primer concierto en 2 años en la Iglesia de San Gabriel en Pimlico, en el centro de Londres, Inglaterra, el 23 de octubre de 2021, junto con su segunda orquesta, “London Accordion Players”. Todos los beneficios del concierto serán donados a “Los Amigos de San Gabriel”. La capacidad de audiencia se limitará a 150 (50%) para asegurarse de que todos tengan suficiente espacio para disfrutar de la música. Con más de 50 músicos en los 2 conjuntos, los asistentes disfrutarán de una amplia variedad de música, incluidas piezas de Astor Piazzolla, Stefan Hippe, Hans-Gunther Kolz, Adolf Gotz, Rudolf Wurthner y un estreno mundial del director principal de LAO, Ian Watson. La orquesta también estará acompañada por la violín solista invitada, Sarah Crisp, para una interpretación de 'Liebeslied' de Fritz Kreisler. Para más detalles, envíe un correo electrónico a: mail@londonao.co.uk |
Updated Site: Accordion Russia Newsby Christine Johnstone |
The Accordion Russia News has been updated with information on upcoming events. |
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