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Roland U.S. National V-Accordion Festival - USA
World Accordion Day Website-USA
3º Selección Nacional para la Copa del Mundo y Trophée Mondial “Champions of Russia-Campeón del Mundo”. Moscú-Rusia.
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Yuri Medianik’s Concert Return, Voronezh – RussiaBruce Gassman’s First Solo CD, California – USAAustralian Bohemian Nights Tours – New ZealandSummer Internship Frederic DeschampsMylie Thwaites (New Zealand) Graduates Majoring in Accordion, Kiev – Ukraine
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AFNA Festival and Competition, California - USA‘Accordions by the Sea’, British Colombia – CanadaParis Moscou Duo Concerts, Clermont Ferrand, Murol, Besse – FranceJoao Gentil Festival Concert, Mira – Portugal‘Bon Soir’ Weekly Performances, Blackpool – UK‘Vivant!’ at the M.A.M.A. Festival, Missouri – USAKlezmer Brunch in the Bunkerei, Vienna - AustriaAccordions Now! Music Festival 2010, New Hampshire – USA75th Anniversary Concert of Ersten Koelner Akkordeon-Orchester 1935 – GermanyFestival Le Grand Soufflet 2010, Brittany - France
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Donald E Grzanna releases new musicNAA Publications New Music ReleasesMusicForAccordion.com releases new musicDonald E Grzanna releases new music
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Joao Getil en Sudamerica-Argentina, Colombiaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 Portugués acordeonista y bandoneonista Joao Gentil recientemente en el sur de los informes de los Estados Unidos de la siguiente manera:“He estado en Buenos Aires para grabar un CD para satisfacer mi pasión por el tango y la cultura argentina. Durante este tiempo he estado tocado para la Radio Nacional Argentina promocionando los conciertos a realizar junto mi amigo Sergio Pinget . También he tocado en “Argentinisima” que es el programa musical con mas audiencia de Argentina. Sergio Pinget y yo tocamos en varios conciertos con multitud de público interpretando tangos, milongas, chamamé y música popular portuguesa la cual encantó a la audiencia. Por otra parte participé en un seminario de Bandoneón con un profesor de la Academia Nacional del Tango de Buenos Aires y en mi tiempo libre (el cual no fue demasiado) atendí a clases de baile de tango. La experiencia Bonaerense fue realmente positiva tocando acordeón y bandoneón con soberbios músicos argentinos. Colombia es mundialmente conocida por la música Vallenato y en este país la mayoría de los niños les encantaría poder aprender a tocar el acordeón y Hohner está comenzando a ser muy popular. Participé en el “Segundo Encuentro Mundial de Músicas de Acordeón” en la ciudad de Valledupar donde se congregaron acordeonistas de la República Checa, Argentina, Colombia y Portugal. Toqué en el concierto final música de fado con mi voz y acordeón. Para finalizar invité algunos percusionistas colombianos e improvisé un famoso Vallenato llamado “La Gota Fría” En esta misma ciudad, visité la escuela de acordeón donde me impresionó ver a tantos jóvenes entusiasmados con el instrumento. Allí pude intercambiar y absorber conocimientos musicales con los profesores y alumnos. Otros lugares donde tuve la oportunidad de tocar fue en Santa Marta, Cartagena y Bogotá dondé terminó esta emocionante gira. Joao Gentil, acordeonista y bandoneonista. Para más información: www.joaogentil.com |
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Roland U.S. National V-Accordion Festival - USAby Steven Albini, Roland Corporation U.S. |
 Roland US está orgulloso de anunciar el US National V-Accordion Festival que se celebrará en Los Angeles el próximo 18 de Septiembre. Este evento reunirá a los dirigentes de Roland Corporation US y atraerá a los más grandes jóvenes talentos de América.El ganador obtendrá un Roland FR-7x y un viaje a Roma para competir en el Roland IV International Accordion Festival. La audición inicial se realizará por medio del envío de un DVD interpretando un acordeon tradicional o un Roland V-Accordion. La audición no debe sobrepasar los diez minutos y puede ser interpretado cualquier género musical. Los participantes deben ser ciudadanos estadounidenses siendo la fecha límite el 1 de agosto. Puede ser enviado hasta el 1 de agosto de 2010. 2010 EE.UU. Reglas (2010 USA Rules) 2010 EE.UU. entrada (2010 USA Entry) El festival de esta edición tiene un significado especial al celebrarse las diez mil unidades vendidas del V-Accordion desde que se lanzó al mercado en 2004. Para más información: steven.albini@rolandus.com |
World Accordion Day Website-USAby Kevin Friedrich |
 La página web del WAD (World Accordion Day) ha sido actualizada con nuevos eventos y noticias de más de 17 conciertos. Los organizadores de este día recuerdan mandar con suficiente antelación todos los eventos para el próximo (World Accordion Day) 6 de mayo de 2011 para conseguir la máxima promoción de este significativo día para los acordeonistas de todo el mundo. |
3º Selección Nacional para la Copa del Mundo y Trophée Mondial “Champions of Russia-Campeón del Mundo”. Moscú-Rusia.by Yulia Amerikova |
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 Foto arriba: Eugeny Gaynullov, Viatcheslav Semionov, Ibragimov Dinar, Sergey Osokin, Galimzyanov Ilyas, Dmitry YarkinovEsta selección para estos certámenes fue realizada el pasado 27 de junio de 2010 en Moscú. El objetivo primordial de este evento es el de apoyar a los jóvenes talentos del acordeón. La personal encargada de organizar ese evento es el profesor Viatcheslav Semionov. El jurado in cluyo a importantes músicos como Yuri Sidorov, Alexander Selivanov y Sergey Osokin. Este año la competición cuenta con un escenario “multistage”. Como resultado, el jurado tuvo la oportunidad de escuchar a más de 300 acordeonistas. Ganadores de la selección nacional: Ivan Ovchinnikov (Surgut, Coupe Mondiale) Dmitry Yarkinov (Cheboksary, Coupe Mondiale) Trio "Contrast" (Magnitogorsk, Coupe Mondiale) Lev Lavrov (Voronezh, Trophée Mondiale) Pavel Zyabko (Moscow, Trophée Mondiale) |
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 Russian accordionist and violinist Yuri Medianik has begun performing frequently on stage as a conductor. chamber orchestra "Pluri_Art," which he has directed for some 3 years and is also the manager. Yuri Medianik (former student of Viatcheslav Semionov), 1st prize winner of the International Competition of Moscow 2000 and laureate of international competitions as a violinist and accordionist, hasn’t appeared on stage with the accordion and violin so much lately. This is due to being the conductor of the chamber orchestra ‘Pluri_Art’, which he has directed for some 3 years and is also the manager. However,he is returning to the concert stage again with new projects. One of the most recent concerts in Russia was with the famous Glinka String Quartet. Yuri Medianik usually plays the violin and the bayan in his recitals but in this concert he played also the bandoneon. The Glinka String Quartet gives more than 50 concerts in a year, and have recorded more than 10 CDs, and their music is often heard on the radio. Next season, some more joint concerts are planned with the Glinka Quartet. Another concert (June 14th) took place at the Opera House in the city of Voronezh. Yuri Medianik played 3 instruments: violin, button accordion and bandoneon, and his programme included transcriptions and arrangements of pieces by Vitali, Kreisler, etc. Using the button accordion he played R. Galliano’s ‘Opale Concerto’, and with the bandoneon played some tangos of composers of the Soviet period. |
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 US accordionist Bruce Gassman has released his first solo CD, ‘Classic Rock Accordion 2 Bruce’. This CD made its debut during his performance on July 15th at the AAA Festival in Hershey, PA, and on Thursday evening, July 22nd has a second release date at the ATG 70th Anniversary Celebration in Santa Clara, CA.When asked about the music, Bruce said; “This is the music I grew up with and love to listen to and play and it appears that the timing is right for a child of the 60s, in his 60s, playing 60s music!!! I wanted to capture the same feel and emotion of a live performance even though it was recorded in a studio. So there are no tricks and no overdubs; just two hands and one accordion”. Bruce has had a busy time recently, with guest appearances at the 2010 National Accordion Association Convention in Dallas, playing for a production of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, performing at the Mid-Atlantic Music Teachers Guild Gala Event, as guest artist for the Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society, and playing with Maestro Dan Desiderio and the Accordion Pops Orchestra. On June 26th Bruce entertained Danny Desiderio at his Surprise 80th Birthday Party in Philadelphia. Danny and his friends were delighted to hear Bruce’s Rock and Roll accordion selections. In November Bruce will perform and lead workshops at the 2010 Las Vegas International Accordion Convention, and also perform at the Florida Accordion Association’s annual “SMASH” event in Florida. For further information email: accordion2bruce@gmail.com |
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 Accordionist/singer Phil Carrol & violinist Ernie Gruner from Melbourne, Australia performed at the Bunker in Devonport on Mothers Day Sunday May 9th at 8pm. This concert was part of a tour of 10 concerts in New Zealand in 2010.The music was unusual from all over Eastern Europe & very gypsy like. Phil Carrol, whose forebears come from Ireland acted more like a real gypsy and was very capable of singing in French, Russian, Polish, and Arabian. He played several reed instruments from Turkey obtaining an eerie sound. Ernie Gruner had a Hungarian mother and Polish father, both Jewish, and he played and sang Yiddish and Klezmer music. They joined the music together with interesting snippets and they often play at the Budapest Restaurant in Melbourne. An interesting and enjoyable evening that made me think of Europe! |
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| “Internships Deschamps” by Frédéric Deschamps was fully booked for the month of July with a weekly attendance of 12-14 students from around the world, many preparing for international competitions this fall, for the Coupe Mondiale (Croatia), the Trophée Mondial (Spain) and the Castelfirdardo International (Italy) competition. Besides the big names of the new generation of accordionists like Grayson Masefield (New Zealand), Petar Maric (Serbia), João Barradas (Portugal) or Pietro Adragna (Italy) are the, future players in the international arena who were present: Christel Sauttaux (Switzerland), Augustinas Rakauskas (Lithuania), Zao Liu (China), Peppe Sirroli Nicola (Italy), Alexander Veretennikov (Russia), etc.. Regarding the French players, the new generation of French accordionists are eagerly preparing to walk in the footsteps of Jérome Richard, Vincent Peirani, Fred Baldo, Phil Bouvier, Mickael Vigneau, Benoit Chabod, Carenzi Vincent, Julien ‘Speedy’ Gonzales, etc.. Small Lorenzo Verwaerde, Aurora Touchard, Caroline Rhuland, Julie Blocher, Emilien Roy and some others have the ambition. Better watch out ... the young fear nothing and work hard so that their names appear in the future list of Team Deschamps and competition champions. Three places are still available for “Internships Deschamps” between 15 and 30 August. For further information or reservations email: frederic.deschamps@wanadoo.fr |
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| Mylie Thwaites (2003 AATA Open Solo Champion), from New Zealand, has studied accordion in the Ukraine for 6 years, under the tutelage of Professor Vladimir Besfamilnov at the Ukrainian National Music Academy in Kiev. She is the first New Zealander to study and major in accordion in Eastern Europe. Mylie Thwaites recently performed her final performance examination and was awarded High Distinction for her Diploma performance. Photo above is Tania Lukic-Marx, Mylie Thwaites, Vladimir Besfamilnov and a student at a lesson in Kiev. |
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 The 55th AFNA, Inc. Music Festival and Competition takes place from August 12th to 14th at the Irvine Hyatt Regency, close to the John Wayne Airport, Irvine, Orange County, California. Hotel rooms can be booked with AFNA to receive the special Festival rate.Special festival events include concerto competitions, a luncheon honoring Sylvia Prior, a mass Festival Accordion Orchestra, and much more. The competitions include a ‘Sylvia Prior Concerto Competition’ for Accordion with Orchestra, and also for Piano with Orchestra. The accordion test piece is ‘Rhapsody for Accordion’, composed by Gary Daverne. A special luncheon in honor of Sylvia Prior takes place on August 14th, 12.30pm, and is an opportunity for those who studied with Tito Guidotti to say hello to Sylvia and their daughters, Adrian and Sylvana. Friends of Sylvia Prior are encouraged to send in a letter, note and/or photo for a 'Memories Book' that will be presented to her. Please send by July 25th to afnamusic@gmail.com or AFNA, Inc. c/o Sandra Martin 1101 W. Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833 USA (714) 447-9163. In tribute to Tito Guidotti, a great accordion teacher, one his arrangements will be performed by the mass FAO. Open to all, the FAO will rehearse on Saturday morning and perform Saturday evening at the Festival Concert. For further information, email afnamusic@gmail.com |
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  The 4th ‘Accordions by the Sea’ festival takes place, July 15th to 18th, in Victoria, British Colombia. The festival includes concerts, an accordion competition, workshops, open stage, entertainment, and a trade show.The guest artistes this year include Jelena Milojevic, Alexander Sevastian, 2009 World Digital Accordion Champion, Cory Pesaturo, The Silver Stars, The Northwest Accordionaires, and the BC Accordion Orchestra. Sponsors include the Victoria Accordion Club, Roland, Tempo Trend Music, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, the Trinajastic Family, the Milojevic Family, Gary Bearham, and Dr CD Mazoff. For further information email: info@accordionsbythesea.com |
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| The Paris Moscou Duo, Domi Emorine and Roman Jbanov, are in concert as follows: July 17th, 2.30 pm - la Maison Peuple, Clermont Ferrand August 1st, 8.30 pm – Murol 2nd, 8.45pm - Besse For more information, visit the Paris Moscou website. |
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| Accordionist and bandoneon player Joao Gentil presents his new show called ‘ConLatinidade’ on Saturday July 24th, 11pm, in Mira, as part of the S. Tomé Festival. Joao Gentil’s repertoire is influenced by his travels to countries such as Italy, Argentina, France, Colombia, among others, and includes the music of Ennio Morricone, Astor Piazzolla, Edith Piaf, and the contemporary Gotan Project, accompanied by piano, violin, bass, percussion, guitars and vocals. For further information email: joaogentil1@gmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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 The duo ‘Bon Soir’ are accordionist Lindsay Garvin and pianist Anthony King. Bon Soir entertain at Nunzios Italian Restaurant on Queen Street, Blackpool, every Wednesday, 7.30pm until late, until September 29th. Their music takes in styles between Paris, Italy, Spain, Cuba, Latin America, Popular, Classical and Jazz.Originally taught accordion by the late Ken Hartley, Lindsay Garvin studied the accordion and piano at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester, performing with the Chetham's Orchestra, on the radio, and in the Brundibar Opera. Anthony King studied the pianoforte, keyboard and organ at Leeds College of Music and is a graduate of Manchester University. For further information email: linzeepinzee@hotmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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 Vivant! will be performing as the featured guest artistes and also adjudicating at the Mid-America Music Association's annual festival at the St. Louis Airport Marriott Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, on Sunday, August 1st, 12 noon, in the Ballroom (just prior to the Awards Ceremony).M.A.M.A. is a huge music event in the Midwest, attracting 2,000+ entrants in all areas of music performance. There are two awards ceremonies to accommodate all the participants in the ballroom. Vivant!’s show will be for the final awards ceremony on Sunday. Vivant!’s CDs will be available at the souvenir table and Vivant! will be greeting fans and signing autographs afterwards. Admission for the concert is free For further information email: vivant@vivantsound.com |
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 The Klezmer Brunch is a long established café and klezmer music venue in Vienna, with many acts featuring accordionists. Forthcoming Sunday lunch dates include: July 18 th th th, 12 noon - Roman Grinberg & Svetlana Kundish 25 th, 12 noon - Klezmer Reloaded 1st, 12 noon - Marwan Abado & Aliosha Biz August 8 th, 12 noon - Das Großmütterchen Hatz Salon Orkestar 15 th, 12 noon - Mandys Mischpoche 22nd, 12 noon - DJ (dunkelbunt) 22nd, 8pm - Niftys, anschl. DJ (dunkelbunt) For further information email: friedl.preisl@aon.at |
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| ‘Accordions Now! Music Festival 2010?’ takes place on August 6th and 7th at the HighlanderInn & Conference Center, Manchester, New Hampshire. The guest list includes: Mary Tokarski, Gary Morin, ‘Living Legend’ Tony Lovello, Roland V Accordion Coupe Mondiale Champion Cory Pesaturo, jazz accordionist Don McMahon, Roger Allen, Donna Maria Regis, Mario Pedone, Jerry Tramontozzi, with others to be announced. The festival includes concerts, workshops, open mike and jam sessions, trade show. For further information email: accman@accordionconnection.com |
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 The Ersten Koelner Akkordeon-Orchester 1935? celebrates its 75th anniversary with a special concert on Saturday September 4th, 8pm, at the Philharmonic Hall in Cologne. Titled ‘TonVielFalten’, this concert combines instrumental and a-cappella singing, featuring the orchestra and the vocal group Basta.Founded in 1935, Heinz Gengler has been the orchestra's conductor since its inception and for 62 years this famous accordion orchestra was led by only Heinz Gengler as conductor. Now in recent years, Matthias Hennecke is the main conductor. The orchestra is one of the longest established in Germany with an excellent international reputation, and foreign travels including concerts in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Holland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Namibia, South Africa, Poland, United Kingdom, Russia, Switzerland and the USA. For further information email: info@ekao.de |
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 The Festival Le Grand Soufflet 2010? takes place from October 7th to 16th in Rennes, Brittany. This festival includes a variety of concerts, film shows, cabaret and events.The accordion, representing various international genres, always features prominently in this festival. This year’s guests include Antonio Rivas, from Colombia, Toninho Ferragutti, from Brazil, Cajun player Sarah Savoy, tango group La Tipica Sanata, blues player Yuri Lane, and Arcadian players/singers Bette & Wallet. French classical accordionists Mélanie Brégant and Sébastien Bertrand will perform recitals during the festival. For further information email: pressegrandsoufflet@gmail.com |
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 Donald E. Grzanna releases 6 new pieces, 'Skaters Waltz (Ensemble/Orchestra)', catalog:grza122, 'Jambouree Polka', catalog:grza124, 'Cinderella Waltz', catalog:grza129, 'The Bell Polka', catalog:grza130, 'Milwaukee River Waltz' catalog:grza131 and 'The Breeze Waltz', catalog:grza132. 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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 National Accordion Association releases 3 new pieces, 'Georgia Steel Guitar Rag', catalog:naa159, 'Silver Bells', catalog:naa160, 'I’m Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover', catalog:naa163. 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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 MusicForAccordion.com site release 1 new music 'Ciribiribin', catalog:mfa8032. 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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 Donald E. Grzanna releases 6 new pieces, 'Fog', catalog:grza112, 'Skaters Waltz', catalog:grza121, 'Salt And Pepper Polka', catalog:grza125, 'The Butterfly' catalog:grza126, 'Cycle Two', catalog:grza127 and 'Edna’s Polka', catalog: grza128. 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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