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XXXIV International Festival "Bayan and Bayanists", Moscow - Russia
38th VAMÖ Accordion Competition 2023 - Austria
Marco Lo Russo Performs at Magical Christmas Viliterno 2022 – Italy
“Skerryvore” and “Edward the Second” Perform at 2023 Ibiza Folk Music Festival - Spain
21st Music Festival in Buenos Aires - Argentina
Coba Performs 2023 "Samurai Accordion" Concert - Japan
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Toppershoedje 2023 Orchestra Weekend – Netherlands
VIII International Victor Prieto 2023 Masterclasses - Spain
"Duo Accosphere” Release New Album - Poland
Christmas at the The Squatting Frog Plant Nursery Restaurant, Narre Warren North - Australia
Video: Jane Christison Christmas Song “Santa’s on His Way” - USA
Video: Folclorick Band Performing Christmas Music - Spain
Video: “Christmas Tiger” performed by Craig Ebel and the Alex Meixner Band - USA
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"Vardos Trio" Weekend and New Year Performances – Australia
“Kirkjuvagr Ceilidh Band” Dance - Scotland
Orquesta 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 - Canada
2023 Brandon McPhee Show – Scotland
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60th Klingenthal International Accordion Competition 2023 – Germany
17th Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends - New Zealand
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XXXIV International Festival "Bayan and Bayanists", Moscow - Russiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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  The 2022 XXXIV International Festival "Bayan and Bayanists" is underway at the Concert Hall of the Gnesin Russian Academy of Music (RAM) in Moscow, Russia, from December 14th to 18th, 2022. Download program poster: 2022MoscowPoster.pdf A full report of the event will be published in this news at: 2022Moscow Download color booklet: 2022MoscowBooklet.pdf Prof. Friedrich Lips is the Artistic Director of the festival and Alexander Gataullin is the Festival Director. Concerts: Video 1: December 14th: Performers at the Opening Concert include the State Academic Russian Folk Ensemble "Russia", Directed by Dmitry Dmitrienko, Professor Alexander Kapitan (accordion), Stanislav Gerasimov (accordion) plus a group performance by Professor Alexander Tsygankov (domra), Vladislav Afanasiev (domra), Anastasia Zakharova (domra), Olzhas Nurlanov (accordion), Rafael Sapukov (accordion) and Mikhail Chernov (accordion). Video 2: December 15th: Concert of “Bayan and Accordion: Classics and Modern” by the Governor's Chamber Orchestra "Russian Camera" (Artistic director and conductor - Andrey Kruzhkov), soloist Maria Vlasova, “Folk Music Orchestra” from the Lugansk State Academy of Culture and Art. M. Matusovsky, directed by Irina Zolotareva, soloist Alexander Selivanov. A full report of the XXXIV International Festival will be published in this news at: 2022Moscow |
38th VAMÖ Accordion Competition 2023 - Austriaby AWW |
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| The 38th VAMÖ Accordion Competition 2023 will be held at Yamaha Music Europe Gmbh in Vienna, Austria on February 25th and 26th, 2023. Heinz Ebenstein, MBA Head of Accordion Department has announced that Categories 1A, 1B and 1C will be held on February 25th, 2023, and Categories 2 and 3 will be held on February 26th, 2023. Registrations close on January 25th, 2023. Download the registration form and competition rules here: 2023Vamo.pdf |
Marco Lo Russo Performs at Magical Christmas Viliterno 2022 – Italyby Rob Howard |
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| Marco Lo Russo will performs at the Artemisio Theater in Velletri, Rome, Italy on December 30th, 2022 at 9pm. The event is held as part of the Magico Natale Viliterno 2022 (Magical Christmas Viliterno 2022) organised by Proloco Velitrae and the Municipality of Velletri. Lo Russo’s program will include a “Made in Italy musical journey that combines jazz, classical music and world music”. Admission is free. |
“Skerryvore” and “Edward the Second” Perform at 2023 Ibiza Folk Music Festival - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
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  “Skerryvore” (picture above) and “Edward the Second” (picture left) will perform at the 2023 Ibiza Folk Music Festival, held at The Seaview Country Club in Port des Torrent, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain from April 25th to May 1st, 2023.The resort includes an outdoor venue overlooking the sea, which provides spectacular views while visitors listen to musicians perform. In addition, there is a late-night folk club and space for workshops, open mic and ceilidhs as well as impromptu sessions. For details email: info@harmonyvoyages.co.uk |
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21st Music Festival in Buenos Aires - Argentinaby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 21st Music Festival will be held at the Torquarto Tasso Cultural Center in San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina this month. Performances will be given as follows: • December 22nd, 2022: Rodolfo Mederos Trio, which includes Rodolfo Mederos (bandoneon). See picture above. • December 23rd, 2022: Julio Pane (bandoneon) and Hugo Rivas (guitar). See picture below. For details email: info@torquatotasso.com.ar |
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Coba Performs 2023 "Samurai Accordion" Concert - Japanby Christine Johnstone |
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| Popular Japanese accordionist Coba will perform a 2023 "Samurai Accordion" concert at the Matsumoto Civic Art Center Small Hall in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan on February 17th, 2023 at 6.30pm. His program will feature pieces from his new album "Samurai Accordion". Tickets go on sale on December 17th, 2022. For details phone: 025 229 5000 |
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Video: 70th Anniversary Concert, Gnessin Academy of Music Bayan and Accordion Orchestra – Russiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
| 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 |
Toppershoedje 2023 Orchestra Weekend – Netherlandsby Christine Johnstone |
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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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VIII International Victor Prieto 2023 Masterclasses - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
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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 |
"Duo Accosphere” Release New Album - Polandby Christine Johnstone |
  “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 |
Christmas at the The Squatting Frog Plant Nursery Restaurant, Narre Warren North - Australiaby Harley Jones |
 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. |
Video: Jane Christison Christmas Song “Santa’s on His Way” - USAby Christine Johnstone |
 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. |
Video: Folclorick Band Performing Christmas Music - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: Folclorick Band performing Moldovan Christmas music. The accordionist, Anatol Eremciuc Baghici (Moldova) has lived in Spain since 2001. |
Video: “Christmas Tiger” performed by Craig Ebel and the Alex Meixner Band - USAby Christine Johnstone |
| 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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Daniele Ingioso Concert, Frosinone - Italyby AWW |
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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. |
"Vardos Trio" Weekend and New Year Performances – Australiaby Christine Johnstone |
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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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“Kirkjuvagr Ceilidh Band” Dance - Scotlandby 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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Orquesta Sinfónica de Acordeones de Bilbao Christmas Concert - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
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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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“Henry Girls” Perform Family Christmas Show – Northern Irelandby 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 |
"Le Vent du Nord" Perform at Juliette Lassonde Arts Center - Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
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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 |
2023 Brandon McPhee Show – Scotlandby Christine Johnstone |
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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 National Accordion Convention (NAA), Texas - USAby Norman Seaton, President National Accordion Association (NAA) |
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| The National Accordion Association (NAA) Convention will be held from March 15th to 19th, 2023 at the Hilton Hotel, Richardson, Texas, USA The convention will feature 2023 versions of American Music that is marketable as today’s music. The music is a combination of contemporary American music originated by USA immigrants who brought their musical values and traditions as they joined the great American melting pot. The music is a blend of musical styles that include, but are not limited to, popular tunes, folk music, country and western (C&W), ballads that tell a story, rock and roll, polkas and waltzes, European music, Gospel, and jazz. In addition the 2023 event will include Higher Learning Opportunities such as creative thinking and applying to music, ear-training, articulation and bellows control, practice techniques, sight reading, musical theory, performing techniques, and performance opportunities. NAA Convention and Registration information at: 2023NAARegistration |
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60th Klingenthal International Accordion Competition 2023 – Germanyby AWW |
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| The 60th Klingenthal International Accordion Competition will be held in Klingenthal, Germany from May 7th to 13th, 2023. The competition includes age group categories for soloists, accordion duos, accordion trios and groups. Musicians of all nationalities and citizenships may participate in the competition. Entries close on January 31st, 2023. Download competition rules here in German, English, French, Russian and Spanish languages: 2023KlingenthalRules.pdf |
17th Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends - New Zealandby 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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