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XXXIV Festival Internacional "Bayan y Bayanistas", Moscú - Rusia
38º Concurso de Acordeón VAMÖ 2023 - Austria
Marco Lo Russo actúa en Magical Christmas Viliterno 2022 - Italia
"Skerryvore" y "Edward the Second" actúan en el Festival de Música Folk de Ibiza 2023 - España
21º Festival de Música de Buenos Aires - Argentina
Coba Performs 2023 "Samurai Accordion" Concert - Japan
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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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60º Concurso Internacional de Acordeón de Klingenthal 2023 - Alemania
17th Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends - New ZealandHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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XXXIV Festival Internacional "Bayan y Bayanistas", Moscú - Rusiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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  El XXXIV Festival Internacional "Bayan y Bayanistas" se celebrará en la Sala de Conciertos de la Academia Rusa de Música Gnesin (RAM) en Moscú, Rusia, del 14 al 18 de diciembre de 2022. Descargar el cartel del programa: 2022MoscowPoster.pdfUn informe completo del evento se publicará en esta noticia en: 2022Moscow Scarica il libretto a colori: 2022MoscowBooklet.pdf El profesor Friedrich Lips es el director artístico del festival y Alexander Gataullin es el director del mismo. Conciertos: 14 de diciembre: En el Concierto de Apertura actuarán el Conjunto Folclórico Ruso Académico Estatal "Rusia", dirigido por Dmitry Dmitrienko, el profesor Alexander Kapitan (acordeón), Stanislav Gerasimov (acordeón), además de una actuación en grupo del profesor Alexander Tsygankov (domra), Vladislav Afanasiev (domra), Anastasia Zakharova (domra), Olzhas Nurlanov (acordeón), Rafael Sapukov (acordeón) y Mikhail Chernov (acordeón). 15 de diciembre: Concierto de "Bayan y Acordeón: Clásicos y Modernos" a cargo de la Orquesta de Cámara del Gobernador "Cámara Rusa" (director artístico y director de orquesta - Andrey Kruzhkov), solista Maria Vlasova, "Orquesta de Música Folclórica" de la Academia Estatal de Cultura y Arte de Lugansk. M. Matusovsky, dirigida por Irina Zolotareva, solista Alexander Selivanov. En esta noticia se publicará un informe completo del acto: 2022Moscow |
38º Concurso de Acordeón VAMÖ 2023 - Austriaby AWW |
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| El 38º Concurso de Acordeón VAMÖ 2023 se celebrará en Yamaha Music Europe Gmbh en Viena, Austria, los días 25 y 26 de febrero de 2023. Heinz Ebenstein, Jefe del Departamento de Acordeón de la MBA ha anunciado que las Categorías 1A, 1B y 1C se celebrarán el 25 de febrero de 2023, y las Categorías 2 y 3 el 26 de febrero de 2023. Las inscripciones se cierran el 25 de enero de 2023. Descargue aquí el formulario de inscripción y el reglamento de la competición: 2023Vamo.pdf |
Marco Lo Russo actúa en Magical Christmas Viliterno 2022 - Italiaby Rob Howard |
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| Marco Lo Russo actuará en el Teatro Artemisio de Velletri, Roma, Italia, el 30 de diciembre de 2022 a las 21:00 horas. El evento se celebra en el marco del Magico Natale Viliterno 2022 (Mágica Navidad Viliterno 2022) organizado por Proloco Velitrae y el Ayuntamiento de Velletri. El programa de Lo Russo incluirá un "viaje musical Made in Italy que combina jazz, música clásica y músicas del mundo". La entrada es gratuita. |
"Skerryvore" y "Edward the Second" actúan en el Festival de Música Folk de Ibiza 2023 - Españaby Christine Johnstone |
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  "Skerryvore" (foto de arriba) y "Edward the Second" (foto de la izquierda) actuarán en el Festival de Música Folk de Ibiza 2023, que se celebrará en el Seaview Country Club de Port des Torrent, Ibiza, Islas Baleares, España, del 25 de abril al 1 de mayo de 2023.El complejo cuenta con un recinto al aire libre con vistas al mar, que ofrece unas vistas espectaculares mientras los visitantes escuchan a los músicos actuar. Además, hay un club folk nocturno y espacio para talleres, micrófonos abiertos y ceilidhs, así como sesiones improvisadas. Para más información, envíe un correo electrónico a: info@harmonyvoyages.co.uk |
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21º Festival de Música de Buenos Aires - Argentinaby Christine Johnstone |
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| El 21º Festival de Música se celebrará este mes en el Centro Cultural Torquarto Tasso de San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Las actuaciones serán las siguientes: - 22 de diciembre de 2022: Rodolfo Mederos Trío, que incluye a Rodolfo Mederos (bandoneón). Ver foto arriba. - 23 de diciembre de 2022: Julio Pane (bandoneón) y Hugo Rivas (guitarra). Ver foto abajo. Para más detalles: info@torquatotasso.com.ar |
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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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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. |
by 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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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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by 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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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 Convención Nacional del Acordeón (NAA), Texas - EE.UU.by Norman Seaton, President National Accordion Association (NAA) |
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| La Convención de la Asociación Nacional del Acordeón (NAA) se celebrará del 15 al 19 de marzo de 2023 en el Hotel Hilton, Richardson, Texas, EE.UU. La convención presentará versiones 2023 de Música Americana que es comercializable como música actual. La música es una combinación de música americana contemporánea originada por inmigrantes de EE.UU. que trajeron sus valores y tradiciones musicales al unirse al gran crisol americano. La música es una mezcla de estilos musicales que incluyen, entre otros, melodías populares, música folk, country y western (C&W), baladas que cuentan una historia, rock and roll, polcas y valses, música europea, gospel y jazz. Además, el evento de 2023 incluirá oportunidades de aprendizaje superior como pensamiento creativo y aplicación a la música, entrenamiento del oído, articulación y control del fuelle, técnicas de práctica, lectura a primera vista, teoría musical, técnicas de interpretación y oportunidades de actuación. Información sobre la Convención de la NAA e inscripción: 2023NAARegistration |
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60º Concurso Internacional de Acordeón de Klingenthal 2023 - Alemaniaby AWW |
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| El 60º Concurso Internacional de Acordeón de Klingenthal se celebrará en Klingenthal, Alemania, del 7 al 13 de mayo de 2023. El concurso incluye categorías por edades para solistas, dúos de acordeón, tríos de acordeón y grupos. Pueden participar en el concurso músicos de todas las nacionalidades y ciudadanías. Las inscripciones se cierran el 31 de enero de 2023. Descargue aquí las bases del concurso en alemán, inglés, francés, ruso y español: 2023KlingenthalRules.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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