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XXXIV. Internationales Festival "Bajan und Bajanisten", Moskau - Russland
38. VAMÖ-Akkordeonwettbewerb 2023 - Österreich
Marco Lo Russo tritt bei Magical Christmas Viliterno 2022 auf - Italien
"Skerryvore" und "Edward der Zweite" treten 2023 auf dem Ibiza Folk Music Festival auf - Spanien
21. Musikfestival in Buenos Aires - Argentinien
Coba 2023 "Samurai-Akkordeon"-Konzert - Japan
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Video: 70th Anniversary Concert, Gnessin Academy of Music Bayan and Accordion Orchestra – RussiaToppershoedje 2023 Orchestra Weekend – NetherlandsVIII International Victor Prieto 2023 Masterclasses - Spain"Duo Accosphere” Release New Album - PolandChristmas at the The Squatting Frog Plant Nursery Restaurant, Narre Warren North - AustraliaVideo: Jane Christison Christmas Song “Santa’s on His Way” - USAVideo: Folclorick Band Performing Christmas Music - SpainVideo: “Christmas Tiger” performed by Craig Ebel and the Alex Meixner Band - USA
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Daniele Ingioso Concert, Frosinone - Italy"Vardos Trio" Weekend and New Year Performances – Australia“Kirkjuvagr Ceilidh Band” Dance - ScotlandOrquesta Sinfónica de Acordeones de Bilbao Christmas Concert - Spain“Henry Girls” Perform Family Christmas Show – Northern Ireland"Le Vent du Nord" Perform at Juliette Lassonde Arts Center - Canada2023 Brandon McPhee Show – Scotland
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XXXIV. Internationales Festival "Bajan und Bajanisten", Moskau - Russlandby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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  Das XXXIV. Internationale Festival 2022 "Bajan und Bajanisten" findet vom 14. bis 18. Dezember 2022 im Konzertsaal der Russischen Musikakademie Gnesin (RAM) in Moskau, Russland, statt. Programmheft herunterladen: 2022MoscowPoster.pdf Ein vollständiger Bericht über die Veranstaltung wird in dieser News veröffentlicht: 2022Moscow Farbige Broschüre herunterladen: 2022MoscowBooklet.pdf Prof. Friedrich Lips ist der künstlerische Leiter des Festivals und Alexander Gataullin ist der Festivalleiter. Konzerte: 14. Dezember: Beim Eröffnungskonzert treten das Staatliche Akademische Russische Volksmusikensemble "Russland" unter der Leitung von Dmitry Dmitrienko, Professor Alexander Kapitan (Akkordeon), Stanislav Gerasimov (Akkordeon) sowie eine Gruppe von Professor Alexander Tsygankov (Domra), Vladislav Afanasiev (Domra), Anastasia Zakharova (Domra), Olzhas Nurlanov (Akkordeon), Rafael Sapukov (Akkordeon) und Mikhail Chernov (Akkordeon) auf. 15. Dezember: Konzert "Bajan und Akkordeon: Klassik und Moderne" des Gouverneurskammerorchesters "Russische Kamera" (künstlerischer Leiter und Dirigent - Andrey Kruzhkov), Solistin Maria Vlasova, "Volksmusikorchester" der Staatlichen Akademie für Kultur und Kunst Lugansk. M. Matusovsky, unter der Leitung von Irina Zolotareva, Solist Alexander Selivanov. Ein vollständiger Bericht über die Veranstaltung wird in dieser News veröffentlicht: 2022Moscow |
38. VAMÖ-Akkordeonwettbewerb 2023 - Österreichby AWW |
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| Der 38. VAMÖ-Akkordeonwettbewerb 2023 wird am 25. und 26. Februar 2023 bei Yamaha Music Europe GmbH in Wien, Österreich, stattfinden. Heinz Ebenstein, MBA, Leiter der Akkordeonabteilung, hat angekündigt, dass die Kategorien 1A, 1B und 1C am 25. Februar 2023 und die Kategorien 2 und 3 am 26. Februar 2023 ausgetragen werden. Anmeldeschluss ist der 25. Januar 2023. Anmeldeformular und die Wettbewerbsregeln als Download unter: 2023VAMO.pdf |
Marco Lo Russo tritt bei Magical Christmas Viliterno 2022 auf - Italienby Rob Howard |
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| Marco Lo Russo wird am 30. Dezember 2022 um 21 Uhr im Artemisio Theater in Velletri, Rom, Italien auftreten. Die Veranstaltung findet im Rahmen der Magico Natale Viliterno 2022 (Magische Weihnacht Viliterno 2022) statt, die von Proloco Velitrae und der Gemeinde Velletri organisiert wird. Auf dem Programm von Lo Russo steht eine "musikalische Reise Made in Italy, die Jazz, klassische Musik und Weltmusik verbindet". Der Eintritt ist frei. |
"Skerryvore" und "Edward der Zweite" treten 2023 auf dem Ibiza Folk Music Festival auf - Spanienby Christine Johnstone |
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  "Skerryvore" (Bild oben) und "Edward the Second" (Bild links) werden beim Ibiza Folk Music Festival 2023 auftreten, das vom 25. April bis 1. Mai 2023 im Seaview Country Club in Port des Torrent, Ibiza, Balearen, Spanien, stattfindet.Das Resort verfügt über einen Veranstaltungsort im Freien mit Blick auf das Meer, von dem aus die Besucher den Auftritten der Musiker lauschen können. Darüber hinaus gibt es einen Folk-Club bis spät in die Nacht und Raum für Workshops, Open Mic und Ceilidhs sowie improvisierte Sessions. Weitere Informationen unter: info@harmonyvoyages.co.uk |
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21. Musikfestival in Buenos Aires - Argentinienby Christine Johnstone |
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| Das 21. Musikfestival findet in diesem Monat im Kulturzentrum Torquarto Tasso in San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentinien, statt. Die Aufführungen finden wie folgt statt: - 22. Dezember 2022: Rodolfo Mederos Trio, bestehend aus Rodolfo Mederos (Bandoneon). Siehe Bild oben. - 23. Dezember 2022: Julio Pane (Bandoneon) und Hugo Rivas (Gitarre). Siehe Bild unten. Für weitere Informationen: info@torquatotasso.com.ar |
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Coba 2023 "Samurai-Akkordeon"-Konzert - Japanby Christine Johnstone |
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| Der beliebte japanische Akkordeonist Coba wird am 17. Februar 2023 um 18.30 Uhr im Matsumoto Civic Art Center Small Hall in Matsumoto City, Präfektur Nagano, Japan, ein "Samurai Accordion" Konzert geben. Auf seinem Programm stehen Stücke aus seinem neuen Album "Samurai Accordion". Der Kartenverkauf beginnt am 17. Dezember 2022. Für weitere Informationen rufen Sie bitte an: 025 229 5000 |
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by Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions
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| Video: Starts 6:43 - 70th anniversary Concert of the Bayan and Accordion Orchestra of the Gnessin Academy of Music in Moscow, Russia. December 6th, 2022. Part I: Opening Address by the Head of the Bayan and Accordion Department of the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, People's Artist of the Russian Federation, Professor Friedrich Lips 1. M. Balakirev Overture on the themes of three Russian songs 2. S. Rachmaninov "Vocalise", soloist Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, Professor Alexander Zagorinsky (cello) Conductor - laureate of all-Russian and international competitions Ruslan Kaneev 3. D. Kabalevsky Overture to the opera "Colas Breugnon" Conductor - student of the conducting faculty Alexander Zvyagintsev 4. D. Rossini "Neapolitan tarantella", soloist, winner of all-Russian and international competitions Ilya Khardikov (tenor) 5. I. Stravinsky "Russian" from the ballet "Petrushka", soloists, laureates of all-Russian and international competitions Timur Kuliev (domra) and Yulia Kuznetsova (domra) 6. P. Tchaikovsky "Dance with the Cup" from the ballet "Swan Lake" Conductor - laureate of all-Russian and international competitions Ruslan Kaneev Part II: 1. O. Chistokhina "Spring Music", soloist, laureate of all-Russian and international competitions, associate professor Semyon Shmelkov (bayan) 2. N. Khondo "Ballad of the Departing Sun", soloist, winner of all-Russian and international competitions Ekaterina Kirillova (oboe) Conductor - laureate of all-Russian and international competitions Ruslan Kaneev 3. G. Chernov "Autumn mood" Conductor - student of the conducting faculty Alexander Zvyagintsev 4. K. Bodrov "Humoresque", soloist, laureate of all-Russian and international competitions, associate professor Maria Vlasova (accordion). 5. S. Tikhonov "Jolly Jack's Ranch", soloist, winner of all-Russian and international competitions Alexei Sysoev (accordion) 6. V. Belyaev Christmas cantata "Avsenki", soloists vocal ensemble of the department "Solo Folk Singing" 7. M. Mussorgsky "Baba Yaga" and "Bogatyr Gates" from the cycle of plays "Pictures at an Exhibition" Performed by a combined orchestra of bayan and accordion players of the Gnessin Academy of Music and the Gnessin Musical College. Conductor - laureate of all-Russian and international competitions Ruslan Kaneev Concert hosted by Natalia Morozova |
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| The 2023 Toppershoedje Orchestra Weekend will take place at the Bungalow Park Toppershoedje (picture below) in Ouddorp, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands from February 3rd to 5th, 2023. The event is organised by NOVAM (Nederlandse Organisatie Voor Accordeon en Mondharmonica). Accordionists Ronald van Overbruggen and Niek van Uden will conduct the orchestra. They have a varied repertoire planned for the participants. A final concert and presentation will be held on Sunday afternoon, February 5th, 2023. Registrations are open until January 9th, 2023. For details email: petra@novam.net |
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| Victor Prieto will hold the VIII International Accordion Masterclasses at the Centro Cultural “Marcos Valcarcel” in Ourense, Galicia, Spain next year. Dates are: July 13th and 14th, 2023 July 20th and 21st, 2023 Registrations and auditions will begin in January 2023. Applicants can send a video recording of themselves playing alone or with their group to: info@victorprieto.net |
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  “Duo Accosphere” which features accordionists Alena Budzináková and Grzegorz Palus, have released their new album “Accosphere New Accordion Chamber Music” with DUX Publishing House.The duo’s previous three albums have featured baroque, romantic and 20th century music, so the duo are pleased to now present a long-awaited album with contemporary music. Tracks include works by Peter Machajdik, Grzegorz Majka, Volodymyr Runchak, Renate Stivrina, Tyler Versluis and Wojciech Ziemowit Zych. For details email: info@duoaccosphere.com |
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 We were sent a short video and some pictures of this cute display at The Squatting Frog Plant Nursery Restaurant, Narre Warren North, Victoria, Australia. The music is the ever popular Jingle Bells. |
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 Video: “Santa’s on His Way,” words and music by Jane Christison (picture right). Jane is part of The Indie Collaborative. Her song is number 60 on the playlist.The Indie Collaborative was founded in 2015 to be the vehicle by which independent musicians and industry professionals could find each other and form lasting bonds of friendship. Jane performs “Music with a Smile” at a variety of events such as festivals, for retirement communities, corporate events, parties and children’s events. |
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| Video: Folclorick Band performing Moldovan Christmas music. The accordionist, Anatol Eremciuc Baghici (Moldova) has lived in Spain since 2001. |
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| Video: Craig Ebel, surprised the Alex Meixner Band at their Tomball German Christmas Market performance, by winging his way down to Texas, USA and joining the band on stage for "Christmas Tiger." |
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| Concert by Daniele Ingioso starts 18:00 hours. The concert includes bandoneon and accordion and entrance is free. Further details on the poster. |
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| “Vardos Trio” which includes accordionist Sophia Chapman will perform concerts this weekend and on New Years Eve as follows: • December 17th, 2022 at 8pm: Korona Csarda Hungarian Restaurant in Wantirna, Victoria • December 18th, 2022 at 5pm: The Taproom - Shedshaker Brewing, The Mill in Castelmaine, Victoria • December 31st, 2022: Phillipe French Restaurant in Melbourne, Victoria for New Year’s Eve concert The trio (pictured below), based in Melbourne, Australia, play folk and Romany music learnt from Roma (Gypsy) musicians during their travels in Eastern Europe. For details email: vardos@hotmail.com |
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by Christine Johnstone
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| The “Kirkjuvagr Ceilidh Band” will perform at the Royal British Legion in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland, UK on December 17th, 2022 from 8pm to midnight. The five piece band specialises in dance music. All are welcome. For details email: kirkjuvagrceilidhband@live.co.uk |
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| The Orquesta Sinfónica de Acordeones de Bilbao, directed by Amagola Lorono (pictured below), will perform a Christmas Concert at Sala BBK in Bilbao, Spain on December 21st, 2022 at 7pm. The traditional concert, which is entitled “Christmas Between Bellows and Friends” celebrates Santo Tomás Day as well as Christmas and the New Year. For details email: info@bilbaoacordeon.org |
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by Christine Johnstone
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 The “Henry Girls” will perform two family Christmas shows at St Augustine's Church in Derry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom on December 23rd, 2022 at 1pm and 3pm.The shows are presented by Music Capital and all ages are welcome. “The Henry Girls are an Irish folk and roots music group. The band consists of three sisters: Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin. All three have studied music and are multi-instrumentalists, utilizing fiddles, ukulele, banjo, guitar, harp, mandolin, piano, and accordion.” For further details email: thehenrygirls@gmail.com |
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| “Le Vent du Nord” will entertain at the Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada on December 23rd, 2022 at 8pm. The quintet includes accordionist Réjean Brunet. For details email: info@leventdunord.com |
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| The 2023 Brandon McPhee Show will tour Scotland from February 15th to 22nd, 2023. Brandon will perform eight concerts with guests Manson Grant and Geoff McCook. See poster for details. |
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2023 Nationaler Akkordeonkongress (NAA) - USAby Norman Seaton, President National Accordion Association (NAA) |
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| Die National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention wird vom 15. bis 19. März 2023 im Hilton Hotel, Richardson, Texas, USA, stattfinden. Auf der Convention werden 2023 Versionen amerikanischer Musik präsentiert, die als heutige Musik vermarktet werden können. Die Musik ist eine Kombination aus zeitgenössischer amerikanischer Musik, die von Einwanderern aus den USA stammt, die ihre musikalischen Werte und Traditionen mitbrachten, als sie sich dem großen amerikanischen Schmelztiegel anschlossen. Die Musik ist eine Mischung aus verschiedenen Musikstilen, zu denen unter anderem populäre Melodien, Volksmusik, Country und Western (C&W), Balladen, die eine Geschichte erzählen, Rock and Roll, Polkas und Walzer, europäische Musik, Gospel und Jazz gehören. Darüber hinaus bietet die Veranstaltung 2023 weitere Lernmöglichkeiten wie kreatives Denken und die Anwendung von Musik, Gehörbildung, Artikulation und Balgkontrolle, Übungstechniken, Blattspiel, Musiktheorie, Aufführungstechniken und Auftrittsmöglichkeiten. Informationen zum NAA-Kongress und zur Anmeldung unter: 2023NAARegistration |
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60. Internationaler Akkordeonwettbewerb Klingenthal 2023 - Deutschlandby AWW |
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| Der 60. Internationale Akkordeonwettbewerb Klingenthal wird vom 7. bis 13. Mai 2023 in Klingenthal, Deutschland, stattfinden. Der Wettbewerb umfasst Altersklassen-Kategorien für Solisten, Akkordeon-Duos, Akkordeon-Trios und Gruppen. Am Wettbewerb können Musikerinnen und Musiker aller Nationalitäten und Staatsangehörigkeiten teilnehmen. Einsendeschluss ist der 31. Januar 2023. Laden Sie hier die Wettbewerbsregeln in deutscher, englischer, französischer, russischer und spanischer Sprache herunter: 2023KlingenthalRegeln.pdf |
by Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association
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 The Lighthouse Function Center in Dargaville, New Zealand was filled to capacity for the 17th Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends, a Variety Show featuring accordionists and entertainers from different parts of New Zealand. Report at: 2022DargavilleAccordionist Kevin Friedrich hosted his popular fundraising concert called ‘Christmas Joy’, on December 4th, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Presented by The Dargaville Museum, the 17th Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends featured a variety of traditional and lighter themed Holiday music. Guest artists included the North Shore Accordion Orchestra, Anna Collins, Paul Jonson, Lionel Reekie, Jone Yelcich, Take 6, Linda Emmett Litt, Thomas Koloi, Rivertown Singers, Roslyn Gilmour, Alanah Jones, Maurice Jones, The Kaipara Ensemble, Sonja Whitehouse, Ian Bartlett and Jean Reid. The popular annual Holiday Show Concerts, which have been added to the annual regular season concerts, are a wonderful event for all ages, bringing the community and guests together for an afternoon of music and friendship. All proceeds are donated to the Dargaville Museum in support of their efforts to showcase the history of the community for future generations to enjoy. The Dargaville Museum hosts the only public accordion exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere “Accordion Gems, A Master Collection of Accordions Through Time”. Established and curated by Kevin Friedrich, the 140 instruments on display showcase the fascinating evolution of the instrument over its nearly 200 years. Report at: 2022Dargaville |
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