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Resultados: Concurso del Festival Sata-Häme Soi - Finlandiaby Kimmo Mattila President, Finnish Accordion Association |
El festival y la competencia Sata-Häme Soi se llevaron a cabo en la primera semana de julio en Ikaalinen, Finlandia. El festival incluyó la final de los concursos de Acordeón de Oro y Plata, que se transmitió en vivo por Alfa-TV. El programa de televisión en vivo de 2 horas fue visto por 0,5 millones de personas, lo que es una audiencia realmente enorme en Finlandia con una población de 5,5 millones de personas. Vea el programa de televisión completo en: https://www.permanto.fi/fi/web/alfatv/player/vod?assetId=111348353 La competencia Golden Accordion 2021 fue extremadamente reñida, finalmente puntos iguales (decenas iguales y nueves iguales) para los dos mejores jugadores. Resultado histórico final = dos ganadoras, Sonja Lampinen y Vilma Wiren, imagen arriba de la espalda La ganadora del acordeón de plata es la imagen de Annabel Heikola arriba al frente. El jurado estuvo encabezado por Raimo Vertainen (miembro del Comité de Música de la CIA) y el programa de televisión en vivo fue presentado por Kimmo Mattila y Lola Odusoga, pasada Miss Finlandia. El Festival Sata-Häme Soi continuará en Ikaalinen del 13 al 15 de agosto, cuando organicemos varios eventos en el escenario del parque y conciertos en la iglesia y la casa Oma Tupa. |
Reportaje fotográfico: Festival Internacional de Arte y Cultura del Acordeón "Primavera de Shanghai" 2021 - Chinaby Harley Jones |
Foto Informe de imágenes magníficas del 3er Festival Internacional de Arte y Cultura del Acordeón “Primavera de Shanghai” de 2021: Ver en 2021SSIA |
2021 Simposio de escuela de verano y día de la música - Países Bajosby Christine Johnstone |
El Simposio y el Día de la Música de Summerschool 2021 se llevará a cabo el 31 de julio y el 1 de agosto de 2021 en Borculo, Gelderland, Países Bajos, organizado por la Fundación para la Educación del Acordeón basada en Proyectos Nacionales. También habrá una opción para participar en línea. El tema del simposio "Música saludable y estudio" el 31 de julio es para terapia ocupacional musical, profesores de música y músicos entusiastas e incluirá: Edu room: un programa sustantivo que se centra en el desarrollo de un método de trabajo saludable y eficaz como músico. Farm hall: un programa musical práctico en el que un tema específico es central en cada taller de una hora. DoeTent: un estimulante de media hora que también brinda una experiencia de aprendizaje educativo El Día de la Música el 1 de agosto es un día musical de orientación social, que incluirá una actuación grupal con “The show must go on” (Queen) y Air (J.S. Bach). Ellen Zijm (imagen superior izquierda), trabajará con jugadores experimentados en Kunst der Fugue [J.S. Bach] para experimentar los detalles, la calidad del sonido y la profundidad musical como un conjunto. Annemarieke van der Ploeg (imagen superior en el medio con gafas), Lieke op ’t Roodt (imagen superior 2ª desde la derecha) e Ilse Kok (imagen superior derecha) trabajarán con músicos de todos los niveles con músicas del mundo. En el programa hay música de Europa del Este, Argentina e Irlanda. Para más detalles, envíe un correo electrónico a: info@summerschoolnl.com |
Øivind Farmen Nuevo CD "My Classical Accordion" - Noruegaby Harley Jones |
Øivind Farmen ha sido durante los últimos 30 años uno de los acordeonistas noruegos líderes con gran reconocimiento internacional. Han pasado once años desde su último disco en solitario. Sintió que ha llegado el momento de elegir una selección personal de obras de su repertorio actual, que se ha convertido en el álbum "My Classical Accordion". El repertorio consiste en música que a Øivind Farmen le encanta interpretar y por varias razones siente un fuerte vínculo personal con él. La mayoría de las obras son grabaciones de estreno para acordeón y parte de la música son grabaciones de estreno mundial. La música abarca desde el período barroco hasta el período clásico hasta los compositores de nuestro tiempo. |
Gira de conciertos y entradas agotadas "Luck of the Irish" de Tracey Collins - Nueva Zelandaby Christine Johnstone |
La acordeonista Tracey Collins se unirá al elenco de la popular "Operatunity" (cantantes de ópera profesionales) para su gira de julio y agosto por Nueva Zelanda titulada "Luck of the Irish". Algunos miembros del comité de la Asociación de Acordeón de Nueva Zelanda intentaron comprar entradas para el concierto de Orewa, Auckland, ¡solo para descubrir que las entradas ya estaban agotadas! La gira de Operatunity visitará 26 lugares en todo el país desde el 9 de julio hasta el 13 de agosto de 2021 e incluirá "baladas impresionantes, jigs y jollity. ¡Seguro que tendrás a Irlanda en tu corazón!" Este programa presenta divertidas presentaciones como "Cuando los ojos irlandeses sonríen" y "Si eres irlandés, ven al salón", baladas inquietantes como "Danny Boy" y "Carrickfergus", así como canciones favoritas nostálgicas como "A Little Bit of Heaven". "Y" ¿Cómo van las cosas en Glocca Morra? " Los boletos se están vendiendo rápido con algunos lugares reservados. Para más detalles, llame al: 0508266 237 |
Concierto “Música sin fronteras”, Moscú - Rusiaby Arseniy Strokovskiy |
Un concierto titulado “Música sin fronteras” se llevará a cabo en la hermosa Catedral Católica Romana en Moscú, el 13 de agosto de 2021 a las 9 pm. Los artistas incluyen a Arseniy Strokovskiy (acordeón) e Ivan Dyma (saxofón) miembros del SaxAkkord Duo, a quienes se unirán Michiru Soeda (violín) e Igor Goldenberg (órgano). Como Covid-19 ha desafiado la libertad de movimiento a nivel internacional, así como la capacidad de escuchar en vivo a músicos de otros países, este concierto une a músicos de tres países: Rusia, Japón y Alemania. Su programa incluirá obras de A. Vivaldi, L. Marchand, J. S. Bach, A. Schnittke, L. Boelman, I. Stravinsky, J. S. Schnittke, J. S. Scott, J. S. Scott, J. S. Schnittke, J. S. Scott, Gershvin y A. Khachaturian. Para detalles llame al: +7 (499) 136-76-30 |
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Video: Lucy Alves, más de 1.8 millones de vistas - Brasilby Harley Jones |
El video de la estrella brasileña Lucy Alves de marzo de 2020 ha tenido más de 1.8 millones de visitas, lo que se suma a su carrera magníficamente exitosa como compositora, cantante, multiinstrumentista, presentadora y actriz. Lucy Alves y la Petrobras Sinfônica, director Isaac Karabtchevsky, interpretan Feira de Mangaio, video publicado el 26 de marzo de 2020. |
32nd Haapavesi Folk Music Festival - Finlandby Christine Johnstone |
The 32nd Haapavesi Folk Music Festival took place in Haapavesi, Finland from July 1st to 3rd, 2021. The festival offers music from different cultures all over the world, especially Scandinavian, Celtic and North American music. The annual event included a variety of concerts, seminars and workshops with performers such as: • Leija Lautamaja (accordion) and PK Keränen (vocals & guitar) picture above left • Johanna Juhola Trio - Johanna Juhola (accordion), Roope Aarnio (guitar & vocals) and Teemu Korpipää (sound design) picture above right • Markku Lepistö (accordion) • MäSä-Duo - Kyösti Järvelä (violin & vocals) and Lauri Kotamäki (accordion & vocals) picture below |
Video: Alexander Poeluev “The Way to Happiness” - Russiaby Christine Johnstone |
Video: “The Way to Happiness” featuring Alexander Poeluev (accordion) and Andrey Machnev (saxophone) and looperboard. Laureate of international jazz competitions and festivals, participant of the New-Centropezn Jazz Quartet saxophonist - Andrey Machnev. International artist Alexander Poeluev has been playing with the New-Centropezn Jazz Quartet for over 10 years. If you like the music, you can support their work online. https://www.paypal.me/alexanderpoeluev |
Video: Vlada Veselinović Performs Cardas – Serbiaby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Vlada Veselinovic (accordion) and Vlado Popovic (guitar) performing Cardas by Zoltan Orosz at a concert on June 23rd, 2021 to celebrate the promotion of the Government book "Games and songs from Pirot and its Surroundings" published by the Museum of Ponišavlje in Pirot, Serbia. During the concert the duo played melodies from Pirot and the Balkans, original songs, but also popular music from around the world. This recording shows a part of the atmosphere from the concert - Chardash modeled on the interpretation of Zoltan Orosz. Recorded by Aleksandar Radovanovic and Robert Ilic. |
Video: Gordon Shand Composes “Shindig March” - Scotlandby Christine Johnstone |
Gordon Shand composed the “Shindig March” in “recognition of the great work that all the team at RadioGH do to promote our music.” The piece is entitled after the station’s Sunday night programme. Enjoy. |
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Guildford Accordion Club July Meeting, Cobham - Englandby Christine Johnstone |
The Guildford Accordion Club have planned a meeting for July 23rd, 2021 at the Cobham Village Hall in Cobham, England, providing Government restrictions allow. This will be a free evening to welcome members back to the club. Players are welcome to join in a variety of favourite songs such as Alexander's Ragtime Band, Are You Lonesome Tonight, Beer Barrel Polka, Chattanooga Choo Choo, If You Knew Susie and many more. For details email: anita.boothby@guildford-accordion-club.org.uk |
Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues at Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, Alaska - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
Accordionists Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues (picture right) will give accordion workshops at the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival in Fairbanks, Alaska from July 26th to 30th, 2021. Accordion Courses as follows: • “Accordion For Kids” - Open to kids aged from 5 to 12. Come try out an accordion! This workshop will give a demonstration of how the accordion works, including a look at the inside and a chance to see and touch all the parts, along with the opportunity for your child to play one. Instruments will be provided and private lessons will be available during the week. • “Accordion - Playing through Tunes” Ages 18+ We will walk through a variety of different styles featuring accordion i.e. Latin, Norwegian, and French and talk about a few tips and tricks to play more authentically and relaxed. There will be written arrangements for two or more accordions. We will have the opportunity to share these at the final concert series. Beginners welcome. • “Accordion Workshop” Ages 18+ Jump deeper into accordion. Learn about the accordion mechanics, and some theory that allows you to open up opportunities on the accordion. Different bass accompaniment outside of our typical 3/4 and 4/4 patterns. This will include chord combining techniques and some bellows tips. Must be able to read music. For further information: jamie.maschler@gmail.com |
Live: Sharon Shannon at DeBarra’s Folk Club - Irelandby Christine Johnstone |
Sharon Shannon will perform live with Jim Murray and Jack Maher at DeBarra’s Folk Club in Clonakilty, West Cork, Ireland (picture left) on July 26th at 8pm (GMT). The event will include the first “teaser” of the concert recording Sharon did on February 12th, 2020 just before Covid-19 began shutting down the world. “This is the first look at our stripped down acoustic performance at the DeBarras Folk Club.” For details email: eolas@debarra.ie |
2021 Sidmouth Folk Festival – UKby Christine Johnstone |
The 2021 Sidmouth Folk Festival will be held from July 30th to August 6th as an open air event in the Blackmore Gardens in Sidmouth, Devon, England. The event will feature all day entertainment, street theatre, stalls, food court and evening concerts. Entertainers include Granny’s Attic (Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon), Scottish trio Talisk (which includes concertina player Mohsen Amini - picture below) and Saul Rose (melodeon - picture left). John Kirkpatrick will conduct a Concert Band Workshop online from Monday to Friday between 9.30 and 11.00 am. Music will be available via the festival website. John is also doing an online concert spot during the week. For details email: info@sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk |
Online: 2021 Not Just Oompah! Accordion Concert and Workshop Featuring Joseph Natoli - USAby Christine Johnstone |
Joseph Natoli will present a two-day online workshop on “Music Composition” and a special online concert, organised by Not Just Oompah! (NJO). The Zoom Workshops are scheduled for: August 23rd and 24th from 7pm to 9.30pm PM Central Time each night. These workshops will focus on Composing Music and will include: Critical Elements in Composition & Arranging, Alternative Stradella Chord Voicings with examples, Using Accordion Registers Effectively (How to Orchestrate Possibilities Beyond That Master Switch), and How to Play Musically which is more than just notes to consider. The Zoom Concert will be held on August 22nd from 3pm to 4pm Central Time and feature a variety of music from Joe’s creative collection. This concert is free to those taking part in the workshop. For details email: ShirleyJ@Vjeverica.com |
Registrations Open for “Free Reeds Unlimited” Workshop - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
Registrations are now open for the “Free Reeds Unlimited” workshop, held at the Hohner Conservatory in Trossingen, Germany from October 1st to 3rd, 2021. Tutors Konstantin Reinfeld and Frank Haunschild (picture right) will focus on improvisation and harmony interplay and accompaniment. The weekend will begin with a lecturers' concert on October 1st, followed by workshops and clinics on October 2nd. On Saturday evening, both lecturers will coach an open session with course participants before Reeds-Unlimited ends on Sunday morning with further workshops and an internal final presentation around noon. The event is open to all instruments including accordion. There will be a maximum of 20 participants. For details email: info@hohner-konservatorium.de |
2021 Maclagan Squeezebox Festival - Australiaby Christine Johnstone |
The 2021 Maclagan Squeezebox Festival will be held at the Maclagan Memorial Hall in the country town of Maclagan, Queensland, Australia on October 9th, 2021. The event, which attracts accordionists from all over Australia, will include a variety of accordion and concertina performances from musicians who would like to showcase their talents, followed by a “Jam and Dance” to good old-fashioned accordion music. For details email: maclagansqueezeboxfest@gmail.com |
Alabama Accordion Association Presents Elijah Clements - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
The Alabama Accordion Association will present Elijah Clements in concert at the Brookwood Baptist Church in Mountain Brook, Alabama, USA on November 13th, 2021. Elijah, who won the “Big Squeeze” contest in the polka category in Austin, Texas in 2019, will also give workshops at this event. Admission is free, courtesy of the Alabama Accordion Association. For further information email: csfunder@gmail.com |
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Madlyn Dugue Entertains on 1,2,3 Musette Show - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
Young accordionist Madlyn Dugue playing and singing Taureau Paso on the 1,2,3 Musette Show. 1,2,3 Musette is the only weekly accordion TV show broadcast throughout France and Belgium, on satellite, cable and ADSL as well as on TNT in several regions. Enjoy. |
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Updated Site, pigini-excelsior.ru Importing Italian Accordion to Russiaby Harley Jones |
Updated site: pigini-excelsior.ru business importing quality accordions to Russia Main Office in Russia, Moscow, Bryusovsky per., 2/14 www.pigini-excelsior.ru Open: Mon-Sat 10.00 - 18.00 Phone:+7(903)583-23-71 E-mail:info@pigini-excelsior.ru |
Sitio actualizado: Friedrich Lips 3 y 6 CD Specials, Lips Whole Collection Special - Austria / Rusiaby Harley Jones |
Sitio actualizado: Friedrich Lips ha lanzado un nuevo CD titulado Double Mirror catalog CD030. Friedrich Lips ha lanzado un total de 30 CD de alta calidad a lo largo de las décadas. Este CD de Double Mirror se ha añadido a: Cualquier página especial de 3 CD en: CD3Packs Cualquier página especial de 6 CD en: CD6Packs Página especial de la colección completa en: CDPack |
Updated Site: Accordion Russia Newsby Christine Johnstone |
The Accordion Russia News has been updated with information on upcoming events. |
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CD Review: Double Mirror CD by Friedrich Lipsby Joan C. Sommers |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of Double Mirror CD by Friedrich Lips. Review by Joan Cochran Sommers in English and German languages. |
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