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Nous souhaitons à tous nos lecteurs de très bonnes fêtes de Noël et fin d'année.by AWW |
Nous souhaitons à tous nos lecteurs de très joyeuses fêtes de fin d'année et de fin d'année. Meilleurs vœux de la part de l'équipe d'Accordions Worldwide. |
XXXIV Festival International "Bayan et Bayanistes", Moscou - Russieby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Le XXXIVe Festival international "Bayan et Bayanistes" se déroule à la salle de concert de l'Académie russe de musique Gnesin (RAM) à Moscou, en Russie, du 14 au 18 décembre 2022. Télécharger l'affiche du programme : 2022MoscowPoster.pdf Un rapport complet de l'événement sera publié dans cette actualité à l'adresse suivante : 2022Moscow 2022MoscowBooklet.pdf Le Prof. Friedrich Lips est le directeur artistique du festival et Alexander Gataullin est le directeur du festival. Concerts: 14 décembre: Les interprètes du concert pour l’inauguration du festival comprennent l'Ensemble folklorique russe académique d'État "Russie", dirigé par Dmitry Dmitrienko, le professeur Alexander Kapitan (accordéon), Stanislav Gerasimov (accordéon) ainsi qu'une prestation musicale du groupe comprenant le professeur Alexander Tsygankov (domra), Vladislav Afanasiev (domra), Anastasia Zakharova (domra), Olzhas Nurlanov (accordéon), Rafael Sapukov (accordéon) et Mikhail Chernov (accordéon). 15 décembre: Concert de "Bayan et Accordéon: Classiques et Modernes" par l'Orchestre de Chambre du Gouverneur "Caméra russe" (Directeur artistique et chef d'orchestre - Andrey Kruzhkov), soliste Maria Vlasova, "Folk Music Orchestra" de l'Académie de la Culture et de l'Etat de Lugansk Art. M. Matusovsky, dirigé par Irina Zolotareva, soliste Alexander Selivanov. Un rapport complet de l'événement sera publié dans cette actualité à l'adresse suivante : 2022Moscow |
38ème Concours d'Accordéon VAMÖ 2023 - Autricheby AWW |
Le 38e Concours d'accordéon VAMÖ 2023 se tiendra à Yamaha Music Europe Gmbh à Vienne, en Autriche, les 25 et 26 février 2023. Heinz Ebenstein, directeur du département accordéon a annoncé que les catégories 1A, 1B et 1C auront lieu le 25 février 2023, et les catégories 2 et 3 auront lieu le 26 février 2023. Clôture des inscriptions le 25 janvier 2023. Téléchargez le formulaire d'inscription et le règlement du concours ici : 2023VAMO.pdf |
Marco Lo Russo se produit au Magical Christmas Viliterno 2022 – Italieby Rob Howard |
Marco Lo Russo se produira au Théâtre Artemisio à Velletri, Rome, Italie le 30 décembre 2022 à 21h. L'événement a lieu dans le cadre du Magico Natale Viliterno 2022 (Magical Christmas Viliterno 2022) organisé par Proloco Velitrae et la municipalité de Velletri. Le programme de Lo Russo comprendra un "voyage musical Made in Italy qui combine jazz, musique classique et musique du monde". L'entrée est gratuite. |
"Skerryvore" et "Edward the Second" se produisent au Festival de musique folklorique d'Ibiza 2023 - Espagneby Christine Johnstone |
"Skerryvore" (photo ci-dessus) et "Edward the Second" (photo de gauche) se produiront au Festival de musique folklorique d'Ibiza 2023, qui se tiendra au Seaview Country Club à Port des Torrent, Ibiza aux Îles Baléares en Espagne, du 25 avril au 1er mai 2023. Le complexe comprend une salle extérieure surplombant la mer, qui offre des vues spectaculaires en toile de fond des concerts. De plus, il y a un club folklorique en fin de soirée et un espace avec ateliers et scènes ouvertes. Pour plus de détails, envoyez un e-mail à: info@harmonyvoyages.co.uk |
21ème Festival de Musique de Buenos Aires - Argentineby Christine Johnstone |
Le 21e Festival de musique se tiendra ce mois-ci au Centre culturel Torquarto Tasso à San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentine. Les concerts prévus sont: • 22 décembre 2022 : Rodolfo Mederos Trio, qui comprend Rodolfo Mederos (bandonéon). Voir l'image ci-dessus. • 23 décembre 2022 : Julio Pane (bandonéon) et Hugo Rivas (guitare). Voir l'image ci-dessous. Pour plus de détails, envoyez un e-mail à : info@torquatotasso.com.ar |
Coba donne le concert d'accordéon "Samurai" 2023 - Japonby Christine Johnstone |
L'accordéoniste japonais populaire Coba donnera un concert "Samurai Accordion" 2023 au Matsumoto Civic Art Center Small Hall dans la ville de Matsumoto, préfecture de Nagano au Japon, le 17 février 2023 à 18h30. Son programme comprendra des morceaux de son nouvel album "Samurai Accordion". Les billets seront mis en vente le 17 décembre 2022. Pour plus de détails, téléphonez au 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 |
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 |
VIII International Victor Prieto 2023 Masterclasses - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
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 |
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 |
“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 |
“Kirkjuvagr Ceilidh Band” Dance - Scotlandby Christine Johnstone |
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 |
Orquesta Sinfónica de Acordeones de Bilbao Christmas Concert - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
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 |
“Henry Girls” Perform Family Christmas Show – Northern Irelandby Christine Johnstone |
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 |
“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 |
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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Convention nationale d'accordéon 2023 (NAA) - États-Unisby Norman Seaton, President National Accordion Association (NAA) |
La convention de la National Accordion Association (NAA) se tiendra du 15 au 19 mars 2023 à l'hôtel Hilton à Richardson auTexas aux USA. La convention présentera des versions 2023 de la musique américaine commercialisables en tant que musique d'aujourd'hui. Cela sera une combinaison de musique américaine contemporaine créée par des immigrants américains qui mêmé leurs valeurs et traditions musicales au genre américain. Un mélange de styles musicaux qui incluent, entre autres, des airs populaires, de la musique folklorique, de la musique country et western (C&W), des ballades à texte, du rock and roll, des polkas et des valses, de la musique européenne, du gospel et du jazz. En outre, la convention 2023 offrira des propositions de formation autour des thèmes pensée créative et musique, travail de l'oreille, contrôle de l'articulation et du soufflet, technique pratique, lecture à vue, théorie musicale, techniques d'interprétation et mise en situation de concert. Informations sur la convention et l'enregistrement de la NAA à : 2023NAARegistration |
60ème Concours International d'Accordéon de Klingenthal 2023 – Allemagneby AWW |
Le 60e Concours international d'accordéon de Klingenthal se tiendra à Klingenthal, en Allemagne, du 7 au 13 mai 2023. Le concours comprend des catégories d'âge pour les solistes, les duos d'accordéon, les trios d'accordéon et les groupes. Les musiciens de toutes nationalités et citoyennetés peuvent participer au concours. Les inscriptions se clôturent le 31 janvier 2023. Téléchargez ici le règlement du concours en allemand, anglais, français, russe et espagnol : 2023KlingenthalRules.pdf |
17th Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends - New Zealandby Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association |
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: 2022Dargaville Accordionist 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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