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Finnische Akkordeonkreuzschiff Cruise – Finnlandby Harley Jones |
Der finnische Akkordeonverband (Suomen Harmonikkaliitto) freut sich bekanntgeben zu können, daß die ‘Ships Cruise’ am 1-2 März 2009 von Turku nach Stockholm und zurück voll ausgebucht ist. 2,600 Akkordeonisten jeglichen Alters von ganz Finnland warden bei diesem bereits weit über die Grenzen hinaus bekannten non-stop Ergeignis zu vollem Akkordeongenuss gelangen. Von virtuell bis jazz oder finnische Volks- und Tanzmusik, Cajun, Rock, Tex Mex, Jazz, Akkordeonorchesters und Ensembles, Ausstellungen von Instrumenten, Cd’s und sogar einige Wettbewerbe stehen auf dem Programm. Vorgesehen ist der Silver (unter 10 Jahren) Akkordeonbewerb u nd der Golden (ohne Alterslimit) Bewerb an Board der Silja Europa Cruise. Für zusätzliche Information e-mail: toimisto@harmonikkaliitto.net |
10. Internationale Wiener Akkordeonfestival - Austriaby Harley Jones |
Das Akkordeonfestival erlebt 2009 ihre bereits 10. Edition und wird diese mit einem großen Programm an Akkordeonevents vom 15. Februar bis 26. März feiern. Während dieser Zeit sind 43 Events vom Veranstalter Kulturverein d'Akkordeon in Wien stattfinden. Wie man sich gut vorstellen kann, gibt es von allem alles zu sehen und zu hören. Einige der großen Nahmen in diesem vielseitigen Programm sind: Friedrich Lips & Piazzolla Studio (Russland), Martin Lubenov (Bulgarien), Motion Trio (Poland), Daniel & Michael Zisman (Argentinen), Manfred Leuchter Duo (Deutschland), Veronika Todorova (Bulgarien) und viele viele mehr. Das 10. Vienna 2009 Program (dieser link geht auf die Seite mit den gelisteten 43 Konzerten) Wenn Sie mehr Information über diesen Event erhalten möchten, dann schreiben Sie bitte via e-mail an: friedl@akkordeonfestival.at |
‘Accordions International 2009’, Blackpool – G Bby Rob Howard |
‘Accordions International 2009’, organisiert von Heather Smith, wird vom 9.-13 Mai im Dunes Conference Complex, Pontins Holiday Centre, Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, Lancashire durchgeführt. Die Gastkünstler warden sein: Alexander Dmitriev und Vitali Dmitriev (Russland), Pino di Modugno (Italien), Giancarlo Caporilli (Italien), sowie aus Grossbritannien Romano Viazzani, Stefan Andrusyschyn mit Denise Leigh (Soprano), Bert Santilly und Harry Hussey. Workshops und Abendkonzerte, Jamsessions im Queen Vic Pub, Ausstellungen von Geoff Holter Akkordeons, The Accordion Shop und John Douglas Music sind vorgesehen. Für Information: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk |
Lydie Auvray – live on TV – Deutschlandby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Alle Lydie Auvray "Grande Dame" Fans werden hocherfreut sein zu lesen, daß die beliebte Künstlerin am Freitag, den 16. Januar im Deutschen Fernsehen live im Sender WDR in der Show von Bettina Böttinger ‘Kölner Treff’ um 21.45 zu sehen und zu hören sein wird. Also – aufgepasst – nicht versäumen! Für etwaige Information besuchen Sie ihre Webseite: Lydie Auvray "Grande Dame" oder schreiben via e-mail an: lydieauvray@netcologne.de schreiben |
Bühne frei für João Gentil in Cantanhede - Portugalby Rob Howard |
João Gentil wird am 24. Jänner um 21.30 h im Auditorium S. Pedro, Cantanhede, Portugal als Gast des ‘Quarteto Classico Cordas de Cantanhede’ auf der Bühne stehen und ein vielseitiges Tangorepertoire präsentieren. Die Musiker sind: Rodrigo Queirós - 1.Violine Marta Eufrázio - 2. Violine Dirio Alves - Viola Antonio Ferreira- Cello João Gentil - Akordeon und Bandonion Sein nächster großen Auftritt ist am 17. Februar um 16. Uhr in einer live Show des größten portugisischen TV Senders RTP1 und RTP International mit einem Jazzprogramm. Am Sonntag, den 15. März ist João geladener Gast des 4tet ‘Sax & Cª’ Academia Musical Arazedense, in einem Tribute anläßlich Astor Piazzolla’s Geburtstag. Zusammen mit dem Schlagzeuger Luis Formiga, dem Saxophone Ensemble des Musikkonservatoriums Coimbra, dem 4tet Sax & Cª, werden diese ein Musikspecial zu Ehren von Astor Piazzolla ‘Adios .....Piazzolla’ präsentieren. 15h João Gentil 15h30 Orquestra de Saxofones do Conservatório de Coimbra - apenas 1 música 16h Sax & C.ª 16h30 Grupo de Sopros (Porto) - Apenas 1 música FINAL: alle zusammen spielen das Stùck "ADIOS... PIAZZOLLA" (komponiert von Leroy Amendola) Möchten Sie zusätzliche Information – dann schreiben Sie bitte via e-mail and den Künstler: geral@joaogentil.com |
“Faszination Tanz“ - Universitätsorchester Duisburg-Essen - Deutschlandby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Der „Volkston“ der verschiedenen Kulturen hat Komonisten schon immer fasziniert. So verbindet sich die Musik des Argentiniers und „Tango-Erneuerers Piazzolla, des Armeniers Khatshcaturian und des Russens Tschaikowsky auf kongeniale Weise mit dem Typischen Lokalkolorit ihrer Heimat. Im Wintersemester „tanzt“ das Universitätsorchester in den Festkonzerten der Universität durch drei Suiten dieser großen Komponisten. Die brillanten orchesterwekre verzaubern durch ihre Verschiedenartigkeit in Rhythmus und Farbe sowie durch märchenhafte Bezüge. In dem Ballet „Gayaneh“ von Khatschaturian kämpft die junge Armenierin Gayaneh um ihr Glück zwischen ihrem trunksüchtigen Ehemann und der Kolchosgmeinschaft. In Tschaikowskys weltberühmtem Ballettt „Schwanensee“ wird das typische Märchenthema der verzauberten Prinzessin, die nur durch die Liebe erlöst werden kann, tragisch umgedeutet. Eine echte Konzertraritä bildet Piazzollas Tanzsuite „Punta del Estate“ natürlich mit SEINEM Instrument, dem Bandoneon. Pjotr Iljitsch Tschaikowsky – Suite aus dem Ballett „Schwanensee“ Astor Piazzolla – Suite „Punta del Estge“ für Bandoneon, Holzbläser und Streicher Aram Khatschaturian – Suite aus dem Ballett „Gayaneh“ Leitung: Oliver Leo Schmidt Solist: Marko Kassl – Bläsereinstudierung: Tobias Füller Verleihung des Herbert von Karajan Dirigentenpreises 2008 an Oliver Leo Schmidt Konzerte: Zeche Zollverein, Halle 12: Sa 31.01.09 – 17 h Theater Duisburg: So 1.02.09 – 17 h Philharmonie Essen So 8.02.09 – 11 h Für zusätzliche Information e-mail: markokassl@hotmail.com |
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Charles Camilleri Passes Away - Maltaby Harley Jones |
Long acknowledged Maltese composer, conductor, pianist and accordionist Charles Camilleri died on Saturday morning, January 3rd, aged 77. Camilleri is today recognized as one of the major composers of his generation. He has over 300 compositions, half of which are recorded on some 36 CDs, sold all over the world. A full write up of his achievements and compositions for accordion are in the Charles Camilleri Memorial. |
Alexander Poueleuv Performs 21 Concerts - Russiaby Harley Jones |
In Rostov-on-Don, on most days, from 22 December to 13 January, was held the annual Christmas / New Year show. This show, for the first time included an accordionist, 2002 Coupe Mondiale winner Alexander Poeluev. December 15th, at the Great Hall of the Musical Theater was 50-year anniversary of the Union of Journalists of the Rostov region. The concert included Alexander Poeluev performing the famous work “Don Rhapsody” composed by Viatcheslav Semionov. This important high profile concert was attended by many journalists and Government politicians of the South Federal District of Russia. |
Charles Magnante Quartet DVD, Pennsylvania - USAby Rob Howard |
An historic DVD has been released featuring 5 numbers played by the legendary Charles Magnante Quartet. The pieces played are ‘Waltz a la Accordion’ (a swing arrangement by Magnante of Chopin’s ‘Op. 64, no. 1’ – the ‘Minute Waltz’); ‘Tantalizin’ (Magnante); ‘Andalucia’ (Ernesto Lecuona); ‘Sweet Sue’ (Harris/Young); ‘Dance of the Spanish Onion’ (David Rose). These recordings were made in 1946, and have not been available for many years. These priceless ‘soundies’ (an early version of the music video) were thought to be lost, but were recently rediscovered by some accordion aficionados, released by the Italian company Bella Music Roma, and are available from Henry Doktorski in the USA. Doktorski commented: “I put this on my DVD player and pressed ‘repeat’ and listened to it all day long without getting tired”. The line up is Charles Magnante – accordion, George Wright on organ and piano, Jack Smith on electric guitar, and Eugene Ettore on double bass. Charles Magnante (1905-1986) was one of the world’s most revered accordionists, and his artistry did much to raise the image of the accordion in the USA and overseas. George Wright went on to become America’s foremost theatre organist, Jack Smith was a leading jazz guitarist and vocalist, and Eugene Ettore found fame as an accordionist, composer and arranger. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
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‘Peter Paul Assembly of Accordionists’, St Petersburg - Russiaby Rob Howard |
The ‘Peter Paul Assembly of Accordionists’ is a large-scale bi-annual competitive festival for all ages, taking place from April 24th to 30th. The organizer is Oleg Sharov. There are many hundreds of competitors with numerous categories daily, and several venues at a time in use. There are also guest concerts happening most evenings. This is a well organized festival by Oleg Sharov and draws packed halls for the concerts and many people travel from all over Eastern Europe to attend this popular event. For further information email: olegsharov.bajan@mail.ru |
Musiques Originales de la Grande Europe Concerts – Franceby Rob Howard |
Musiques Originales de la Grande Europe is a non-profit making organization that sponsors an ensemble of classical musicians, including accordion, clarinet, violin and cello. The ensemble performs mainly in churches, and its concert schedule includes: January 17th, 8.30pm - Eglise St-Jacques, Oucques January 18th, 4pm - Eglise de la Madeleine, Vendôme January 24th, 8.30pm - Eglise St-Maurille, Chalonne s/ Loire January 25th, 4pm – Eglise, Fief Sauvin February 1st, 4pm - Eglise St-Pierre, Ancenis February 8th, 4pm – Eglise, Bagnoles de l'orne February 15th, 4pm – Eglise, Pré-en-Pail February 21st, 8.30pm – Eglise, Cloyes sur le loir February 22nd, 4pm – Eglise, St-Mars la pile February 28th, 8.30pm – Eglise, Turquant For further information email: original.music@wanadoo.fr |
Gorka Hermosa Concerts, Madrid, Valladolid – Spainby Rob Howard |
Spanish concert accordionist Gorka Hermosa performs as follows: January 18th, 12noon – concert with Silvia Marquez – piano, performing music by JS Bach, Scarlatti, Remiro, Tiensuu, Piazzolla and Prin; Teatro Lara, Madrid January 30th – Portillo, Valladolid; works by Hermosa, Germán Díaz, G. Portela, D.L. Arró yabe and R. Galliano. February 12th and 13th, 7pm – flamenco dance show, featuring music by Bach, Franck, Montón y Sabina; Centro Cultural Zazuar, Vallecas, Madrid February 14th – ‘Selene Munoz’, Boadilla, Madrid February 28th - ‘Selene Munoz’, Becerril, Madrid March 6th - Festival de Arte Flameco de Pinto, ‘Selene Munoz’, Pinto, Madrid For further information email: gorka@gorkahermosa.com |
New Accordion Club Opens, Birmingham – UKby Rob Howard |
A brand new accordion club, the Black Country Accordion and Music Club, based at the Rowley Regis Disability Centre, Rowley Village, Rowley Regis, Birmingham B65 9AT, opens on January 26th with a concert featuring Steve Roxton The organiser is professional accordionist Barry Smith, and meetings will be held on the fourth Monday of the month. The guest artistes booked to date include: January 26th – Steve Roxton February 23rd – Alan Young March 23rd – North Staffs Accordion Band April 27th – Pearl Fawcett-Adriano For further information email: bsentmusic@gmx.com |
Musical Academy of France Competitions Calendarby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
The Musical Academy of France organises teaching and competitions around the country for accordion, guitar, organ, piano and drums. The 2009 calendar of competitions includes: March 8th – Cholet (42) March 15th – Pau, Gan (64) March 28th - Bischwiller (67) May 4th Mulhouse (68) May 2nd and 3rd Pont de Roide (25) May 16th and 17th Plombieres les Bains (88) June 7th - Sens (89) June 14th – Pierre de Bresse (71) For further information email: academiemusicaledefrance@orange.fr |
‘Accordions at Witney’, Oxford – UKby Rob Howard |
‘Accordions at Witney’ is an accordion tuition weekend, February 22nd and 23rd, held at the Henry Box School, Witney – a market town situated 12 miles west of Oxford. The tuition is aimed at developing playing techniques through various styles of folk dance music. The teachers are Murray Grainger, Paul Hutchinson, Becky Price and Dave Townsend. The course units include: Murray Grainger (Understanding Harmony, New Tunes for Accordion), Paul Hutchinson (Gems from the Dancing Masters, Feeling the Squeeze), Becky Price (Central French Dance Music, The Boldwood Sound), Dave Townsend (Right-hand Accompaniments and Harmonies, Northern Band). For further information email: info@handsonmusic.org.uk |
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MusicForAccordion.com new eSheet Piecesby MusicForAccordion.com |
MusicForAccordion.com site releases 5 new pieces - 'Masaniello', 'Quadrille Arrangement', 'Cowboy Melodies', 'Sevillana' and 'Vilia'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Joe Burke new CDby Joe Burke |
A new site selling a CD titled "The Morning Mist" with sound samples. Music performed by Joe Burke. Purchase online. |
Yehuda Oppenheimer Release 1 Composition for Accordion.by Yehuda Oppenheimer |
Yehuda Oppenheimer release 1 composition for acccordion - 'Symphony No. 40, 1st Movement'. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
H S Production New Music Releasesby H S Productions |
H S Production releases 6 new pieces, 'Admist the Dale so Wide and Even “and” Shines the Crescent', 'Little Apple', 'Oh, My Jasek!', 'What’s There In The Woods?', 'Where Do You Go Janek?' and 'I Am a Mountaineer'. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Charnwood Publications New Accordion Compositionsby Charnwood Publishing |
Charnwood Publications releases 6 new pieces by ccomposer Gina Brannelli titled, 'Paris Lament', 'Study In A Minor', 'Lucky Star', 'Snow Waltz Arrangement', 'Highland Lament' and 'Blackpool Rocks'. Purchase with credit card. |
Sergey Osokin new CDby Sergey Osokin |
A new site selling a CD titled "Eternal Returning" with sound samples. Music performed by Sergey Osokin, graduate of the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, class of Friedrich Lips, and winner of many international competitions including the prestigious Klingenthal international accordion competition. Purchase online. |
Peter Piccini New Accordion Compositionby Peter Piccini |
Peter Piccini - accordionist, composer, arranger, performer, releases 1 new work composed for accordion, available for purchase online. 'Love Waltz'. A sample of this music is available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
MusicForAccordion.com new eSheet Piecesby MusicForAccordion.com |
MusicForAccordion.com site releases 5 new pieces - 'Pavane', 'Souvenir D’ukraine', 'Portrait Of A Toy Soldier', 'Black Eyes Arrangement' and 'The Russian Pedlar'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Charnwood Publications New Accordion Compositionsby Charnwood Publishing |
Charnwood Publications releases 6 new pieces by ccomposer Douglas Ward titled, 'The Naughty Monkey', 'Morris Minor', 'Nuance', 'Blog 27', 'Subterfuge Two' and 'Boutique Overture'. Purchase with credit card. |
Yehuda Oppenheimer Releases 2 Arrangements and 3 Compositions for Accordion.by Yehuda Oppenheimer |
Yehuda Oppenheimer releases 2 compositions for acccordion - 'Bingo Arrangement', 'Magic Accordion', and 2 arrangements - 'Jugoslavian Dance’, 'Gavotte and Rondo - Oppenheimer'. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. Also released, is a version of "Busy Fingers" with fingering for the piano accordion. This is the latest composition by Yehuda Oppenheimer, the well-known Israeli accordionist and educator. This is a Czerny-like Etude called "Busy Fingers"and is based on the famous Canon by Pachelbell. Yehuda Oppenheimer has warmly dedicated "Busy Fingers" to Accordions Worldwide Director busy Harley Jones. The piece will develop the ability to perform broken chords with ease. and this perpetum-like composition is very pleasant to execute and is suitable to be used as an encore. Yehuda Oppenheimer wishes all accordionists "Good Luck"with their "Busy Fingers". |
H S Production New Music Releasesby H S Productions |
H S Production releases 6 new pieces, 'There Was A Maiden', 'The Sun Comes', 'Willow Arrangement', 'No Doubt Arrangement', 'Karolinka', and 'Vistula'. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Memorial Site for Charles Camilleriby Accordions Worldwide |
Memorial Site for Charles Camilleri, long acknowledged Maltese composer, conductor, pianist and accordionist Charles Camilleri died 3rd January 2009. Charles Camilleri Memorial. |
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“Opera deLight” by Le belle voci (Sud Africa)by Alessandro Mugnoz |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of “Opera deLight”, performers: Le belle voci (Sud Africa). |
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