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Décimo Festival de Acordeón de Viena 2009 - Austria
“Accordion International 2009”, Blackpool - UK
Lydie Auvray-en Directo por Televisión - Alemania
Joao Gentil en el Escenario, Cantanhede - Portugal
“Fascinación por el Baile”- Marko Kassl y la “University Orchestra”- Alemania
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Charles Camilleri Passes Away - MaltaAlexander Poueleuv Performs 21 Concerts - RussiaCharles Magnante Quartet DVD, Pennsylvania - USA
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‘Peter Paul Assembly of Accordionists’, St Petersburg - RussiaMusiques Originales de la Grande Europe Concerts – FranceGorka Hermosa Conciertos, Madrid, Valladolid – España
New Accordion Club Opens, Birmingham – UKMusical Academy of France Competitions Calendar‘Accordions at Witney’, Oxford – UK
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MusicForAccordion.com new eSheet PiecesJoe Burke new CDYehuda Oppenheimer Release 1 Composition for Accordion.H S Production New Music ReleasesCharnwood Publications New Accordion CompositionsSergey Osokin new CDPeter Piccini New Accordion CompositionMusicForAccordion.com new eSheet PiecesCharnwood Publications New Accordion CompositionsYehuda Oppenheimer Releases 2 Arrangements and 3 Compositions for Accordion.H S Production New Music ReleasesMemorial Site for Charles Camilleri
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Crucero de la Asociación Finlandesa de Acordeón - Finlandiaby Harley Jones |
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 La Asociación Finlandesa de Acordeón (Suomen Harmonikkaliitto) ha informado una vez más, de la completa reserva de plazas para su famoso viaje anual en crucero, desde Turku a Estocolmo (1-2 de marzo).Más de 2600 acordeonistas Finlandeses de todas las edades tomarán parte en las continuas actividades que se realizarán en este divertido viaje en Crucero. Música y bailes finlandeses, Rock, Cajun, Tex Mex, Jazz, orquestas de acordeón y de cámara, exhibiciones de instrumentos, grabaciones y algunas competiciones darán lugar durante el viaje. Además de estas actividades, la “Silver Accordion Competition” (para acordeonistas menores de 10 años) y la “Golden Accordion Competition” (Sin límite de edad) serán realizadas a bordo del enorme crucero “Silja Europa” Para más información: toimisto@harmonikkaliitto.net |
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Décimo Festival de Acordeón de Viena 2009 - Austriaby Harley Jones |
 La última edición del Festival de Acordeón de Viena celebrará su décimo aniversario y la organización ha programado un gran número de actividades relacionadas con el acordeón, desde el 15 de Febrero al 26 de Marzo de 2009.Durante este periodo, habrá 43 eventos organizados por la “Veranstalter Kulturverein d'Akkordeon” en Viena. Como se puede adivinar, el público asistente podrá disfrutar de una gran diversidad de estilos musicales dada la importancia del Festival. Nombres como Friedrich Lips y Piazzolla Studio (Rusia), Martin Lubenov, Motion Trío (Polonia), Daniel y Michael Zisman (Argentina), Manfred Leuchter Duo (Alemania), Veronika Todorova y otros muchos se darán cita en el Festival. 10th Vienna 2009 Program (Haz “clik” en el link para obtener la lista de los 43 conciertos) Para más información: friedl@akkordeonfestival.at |
“Accordion International 2009”, Blackpool - UKby Rob Howard |
  “Accordion International 2009” será organizado por Heather Smith, del 9 al 13 de Mayo en el “Dunes Conference Complex”, Pontins Holiday Centre, Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, Lancashire. Los artistas invitados para esta edición son: Pino di Modugno (Italia), Alexander Dmitriev y Vitali Dmitriev (Rusia), Giancarlo Caporilli (Italia), Los Británicos Romano Viazzani, Stefan Andrusyschyn y Denise Leigh (soprano), Bert Santilly y Harry Hussey. El Festival de Acordeón compartirá el recinto del Pontins Holiday Centre con un Festival de teclado y órgano, el cual exhibirá una extensa e interesante muestra de instrumentos abierta al público. Los “Workshops” se realizarán durante las mañanas, realizándose conciertos cada tarde y “Jam Sessions” en el Queen Vic Pub. El salón de baile y el Queen Vic estarán abiertos tanto a acordeonistas como a organistas participantes del Festival. La muestra de instrumentos estará representada por “Geoff Holter Accordions”, “The Accordion Shop” y “John Douglas Music”- Para más información: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk |
Lydie Auvray-en Directo por Televisión - Alemaniaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
  Los fans de Lydie Auvray "Grande Dame" tuvieron el placer de ver por televisión su actuación en directo el pasado viernes 16 de Enero en el show de Bettina Böttinger “Kölner Treff”, perteneciente al canal Alemán WDR.Para más información: lydieauvray@netcologne.de o Lydie Auvray "Grande Dame". |
Joao Gentil en el Escenario, Cantanhede - Portugalby Rob Howard |
  Joao Gentil aparecerá el 24 de Enero las 21:30h, en el escenario del Auditorio S. Pedro en Cantanhede, Portugal. Joao será el invitado especial durante el concierto del “Quarteto Classico Cordas de Cantanhede”, presentando un amplio repertorio de tangos. Los componentes del “Quarteto” son: Rodrigo Queirós- Primer violín Marta Eufrázio-Segundo violín Dirio Alves-Viola Antonio Ferreira-Cello Joao Gentil-Acordeón y bandoneón Su próxima actuación importante será el 17 de Febrero a las 16:00h, cuando intervendrá en la principal cadena de televisión Portuguesa RTP1 y en la RTP Internacional interpretando Jazz. El Domingo 15 de Marzo, Joao será una vez más, el artista invitado dentro del cuarteto de saxofones llamado “Sax & cª”. El concierto se ofrecerá en la academia musical Arazedense, homenajeando a Astor Piazzolla en su aniversario. Junto al percusionista Luis Formiga, el grupo de Saxofones del Conservatorio de Música de Coimbra y el cuarteto “Sax & cª, finalizará el concierto con una obra dedicada especialmente a Astor Piazzolla llamada “Adios…Piazzolla”. 15:00h: Joao Gentil 15:30h Orquesta de Saxofones del Conservatorio de Coímbra 16:00h “Sax & cª 16:30 h Grupo de Sopros, Oporto Final: (Todos los participantes) “Adiós…Piazzolla”, compuesto por Leroy Amendola. Para más información: geral@joaogentil.com |
“Fascinación por el Baile”- Marko Kassl y la “University Orchestra”- Alemaniaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 Marko Kassl (acordeón-bandoneón) está interpretando con la orquesta de la universidad “Duisburg-Essen”, la poco frecuente Suite “Punta de Este” del Compositor Astor Piazzolla. El director es Oliver Leo Schimdt, el cual fue galardonado con el premio en dirección “Herbert Von Karajan” en 2008.Las “raices” de diferentes culturas han siempre fascinado a los compositores. La música aparece conectada con el “Reformador” del Tango, Astor Piazzolla, Khatshcaturian en Armenia y el Ruso Tchaikovsky, a la cálida expresión de sus tierras natales. En el Ballet “Gayaneh” escrito por Khatshcaturian, la joven Armenia Gayaneh sufre los problemas de la adicción al alcohol de su marido, en la comunidad de Kolchos. En el famoso ballet “El Lago de los Cisnes”, Tchaikovsky muestra la típica historia de la princesa encantada que solo puede ser salvada por amor. Un especial concierto será sin duda, la puesta en escena de la Suite “Punta del Este” interpretada por supuesto al bandoneón. Fechas de conciertos: 31 de Enero, 17:00pm, Zeche Zollverein Essen/hall 12 1 de Febrero, 17:00pm, Theater Duisburg 8 de Febrero, 11:00am, Philarmonie Essen Para más información: : markokassl@hotmail.com |
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by Harley Jones
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 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. |
by Harley Jones
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 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. |
by Rob Howard
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 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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by Rob Howard
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 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 |
by Rob Howard
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| 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 Conciertos, Madrid, Valladolid – Españaby Rob Howard |
  Gorka Hermosa Conciertos:18/01/2009: "SILVIA MÁRQUEZ (clavecín) & GORKA HERMOSA: Fantangueando". Madrid (Teatro Lara, 12.00h). Obras de Bach, Scarlatti, Remiro (estreno mundial), Tiensuu, Piazzolla y Prin. . 30/01/2009: "GARÚA & FRIENDS". Portillo (Valladolid). Obras de Hermosa, Germán Díaz, Gª Portela, D.L. Arró yabe y Galliano. . 12/02/2009: "SELENE MUÑOZ". Madrid-Vallecas (Centro Cultural Zazuar, 19.00h). Espectáculo de danza flamenca sobre música de Bach, Franck, Montón y Sabina. . 13/02/2009: "SELENE MUÑOZ". Madrid-Vallecas (Centro Cultural Zazuar, 19.00h). . 14/02/2009: "SELENE MUÑOZ". Boadilla (Madrid). . 28/02/2009: "SELENE MUÑOZ". Becerril (Madrid). . 06/03/2009: "SELENE MUÑOZ". Pinto (Madrid). Festival de Arte Flameco de Pinto. Para más información, correo electrónico: gorka@gorkahermosa.com |
by Rob Howard
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| 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 |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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 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 |
by Rob Howard
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 ‘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 |
New and Updated Sites |
by MusicForAccordion.com
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| 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. |
by Joe Burke
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| A new site selling a CD titled "The Morning Mist" with sound samples. Music performed by Joe Burke. Purchase online. |
by Yehuda Oppenheimer
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
by Charnwood Publishing
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| 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. |
by Sergey Osokin
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| 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. |
by Peter Piccini
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| 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. |
by MusicForAccordion.com
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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". |
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| 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. |
by Accordions Worldwide
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| 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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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of “Opera deLight”, performers: Le belle voci (Sud Africa). |
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