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Reglas de Tag Der Harmonika 2021 ya disponibles - Austriaby Werner Weibert |
Las Reglas ya están disponibles para la competencia Tag Der Harmonika 2021, celebrada en Perg, Austria del 3 al 6 de junio de 2021, organizada por HVO - Harmonica Verband Osterreichs (Asociación de Armónica de Austria). El concurso incluirá categorías para solistas, dúos, conjuntos y orquestas, así como clases de música de entretenimiento, música de cámara y músicas del mundo. Las categorías de grupos de edad van desde los 6 años hasta los adultos (máximo 32 años). Este año habrá una nueva categoría: ¡el premio Cyrill Demian para candidatos extranjeros! Se espera que las inscripciones se abran en enero de 2021. Descargue las Reglas aquí: 2020TagHarmonikaRules.pdf Para más detalles, envíe un correo electrónico a: werner.weibert@harmonikaverband.at |
Información actualizada: Concurso AccoPremium-2020 ahora en línea - Bielorrusiaby Christine Johnstone |
Debido a la pandemia de Covid-19, el IV Concurso Internacional de Bayan y Acordeón “AccoPremium-2020” se llevará a cabo en línea del 30 de octubre al 2 de noviembre de 2020. Los miembros del jurado incluyen a Vladimir Murza, Alexey Khromov, Sergey Osokin (foto a la izquierda), Anatoly Taran, Vladislav Pligovka y Vladimir Orlov. La fecha límite para las inscripciones de grabación de video es el 20 de octubre de 2020. Para más detalles llame al: +375 29639 55 70 |
Coba 2020 Solo Tour se reanuda - Japónby Christine Johnstone |
El popular acordeonista Coba reanudará su gira en solitario de 2020 después de tener que posponer las actuaciones debido al Covid-19. Todos los conciertos seguirán las regulaciones de Covid-19, incluido el uso de máscaras y el distanciamiento físico. Las fechas de los conciertos son las siguientes: 18 de octubre: Museo de Arte Contemporáneo del Siglo XXI, Kanazawa, Prefectura de Ishikawa. Este concierto reemplaza la presentación del 26 de abril y las entradas son transferibles. Teléfono: 076-232-2424 19 de octubre: Salón Nihonbashi Mitsui en Tokio. Este concierto reemplaza la presentación del 7 de marzo y las entradas son transferibles. Teléfono: 0570-02-9999 30 de octubre: Sala de recitales del Museo de Arte de la Ciudad de Nagano, Prefectura de Nagano. Este concierto reemplaza la presentación del 18 de abril y las entradas son transferibles. Teléfono: 025-229-5000 1 de noviembre: Ayuntamiento de Ashikaga Ayuntamiento, ciudad de Ashiri, prefectura de Tochigi. Este concierto reemplaza la presentación del 6 de junio y las entradas son transferibles. Teléfono: 0570-550-799 13 de noviembre: Harmony Hall Fukui Small Hall, ciudad de Fukui, prefectura de Fukui. Este concierto reemplaza la presentación del 21 de abril y las entradas son transferibles. Teléfono: 076-232-2424 28 de noviembre: Salón de eventos Wa Lasse New House de Aomori, ciudad de Aomori, prefectura de Aomori. Este concierto reemplaza la presentación del 17 de mayo y las entradas son transferibles. Teléfono: 0570-02-9999 Coba ha ganado numerosos concursos internacionales y ha seguido influyendo en la escena musical mundial como uno de los artistas más importantes de Japón. Fue Honrado por el Ayuntamiento de Castelfidardo en 2017. Enlace al artículo completo: http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=13-Oct-2017&lang=en&s=13589 |
Fiesta de lanzamiento de CD de Kevin Friedrich - Nueva Zelandaby Christine Johnstone |
Kevin Friedrich celebró la recepción de su nuevo CD el 4 de octubre en Dargaville. Más de 60 personas asistieron al evento. Informe completo en: TheJourneyCDrelease El CD titulado "The Journey", incluye música del compositor neozelandés Gary Daverne, que ha escrito piezas específicamente para Northland como "Song of the Far North", "Gem of the Kaipara", "Day of Aranga" y "The Anzac Trilogy ”todos los cuales han aparecido en los conciertos anuales de recaudación de fondos de Kevin en el Museo Dargaville, a menudo con el compositor presente. Para este evento, el Museo prestó el impresionante acordeón de mosaico ANZAC (que Kevin encargó al artista de mosaicos Kim Harrison), para su interpretación de Song of Peace de Gary Daverne. Kevin también presentó otras tres pistas del CD en la recepción. Después del lanzamiento, se invitó a los asistentes a participar en un brindis de celebración del CD “The Journey” de Harley Jones. Debido a los retrasos y restricciones de envío relacionados con Covid, los CD están disponibles solo a través de Marbecks New Zealand. https://www.marbecks.co.nz/detail/585774/Journey La distribución de EE. UU./ Europa comienza el 1 de diciembre cuando las existencias del hemisferio norte están disponibles. Informe completo del evento en: TheJourneyCDrelease Imagen de abajo: Kevin Friedrich, Elena y Lionel Reekie (con el acordeón de mosaico) que interpretaron "Song of Peace" en la recepción. |
Volodymyr Runchak Estreno mundial interpretado por Maksym Hafych - Ucraniaby Christine Johnstone |
Maksym Hafych interpretará el estreno mundial de un nuevo trabajo del compositor y director Volodymyr Runchak en el Small Hall de la Academia Nacional de Música de Ucrania el 20 de octubre a las 6 pm. La pieza se titula “Díptico chino nº 2” para acordeón. |
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Gorka Hermosa Performs "Urretxutik Mundura" Composition on Basque TV - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
Basque TV televised the Gorka Hermosa work "Urretxutik Mundura" on October 10th, 2020. Gorka considers this is the greatest work he has composed to date. The video above shows Gorka playing the piece with the Blanchard Strings, Easo Choir, Kea vocal soloists and the reciter Jon Maia in San Sebastian in Basque Country, Spain. The piece was written in the first few months of this year and was premiered on September 12th as a tribute to musician Jose Maria Iparragirre (1820-1881), in the Trinity Square of Donostia to celebrate the 200th anniversary of his birth. In recent months, Gorka Hermosa has presented his new CD "Blanchard Strings" on TVE1 Telediario, TVE Channel 24H, RNE1 (Pepa Fernández and the Critical Eye), Radio Euskadi, Catalunya Música, Euskadi Irratia, as well as in newspapers Diario Vasco, El Norte de Castilla, Diario Montañés, Gara, Berria, and Deia. |
30th Anniversary of Music Artists Concert, Prague – Czech Republicby Christine Johnstone |
Marcela Kysová Halmová (accordion), Zbigniew Kaleta (clarinet) The 30th Anniversary of the Music Artists Association concert was held in the Bohusalava Martinu Hall of the Academy of Music in Prague, Czech Republic on October 6th. Accordionist Marcela Kysová Halmová (picture left), Director of the Ostrava Creative Center presented two world premieres by Ostrava composers. The first was Jan Grossmann's Melodram "Ugly girls" for reciter and accordion, followed by Dance Preludes for clarinet (with Zbigniew Kaleta) and accordion by Irena Szurmanová. Marcela also joined with an ensemble to perform the composition “Sketches” by Ostrava composer Milan Báchorek, founder of the Ostrava Creative Center. The performance was well received by both the audience and music critics. Performances were also given by Martin Kasík, the orchestra of the Castle Guard of the Czech Republic and other ensembles. |
XV International Folklore Festival "Griežynė", Vilnius - Lithuaniaby Christine Johnstone |
The XV International Folklore Festival "Griežyne" was held in Vilnius, Lithuania last month. A variety of accordionists performed at the event. Video above shows some excerpts from the festival concerts. |
Sean McComiskey Mini Online Concert for Milwaukee Irish Fest - USAby Christine Johnstone |
The Milwaukee Irish Fest put together an online mini concert on October 8th, 2020 featuring Sean McComiskey (picture right), Haley Richardson and Alan Murray. The trio played a variety of traditional Irish music in this second episode of CelticMKE Aoibhneas Sessions. |
Video: Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues at Museum of Making Music, California - USAby Christine Johnstone |
Creosote Duo which comprises of Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues, give demonstrations and interviews plus discuss the dynamic range and ability of the accordion in this video. The duo are both seasoned musicians, performing, arranging and composing on the accordion. They enjoy creating original and Brazilian music inspired arrangements with a unique and endearing twist and are planning to record their first full length album by the end of 2020. |
Video: Accordion and Saxophone - "Cinque Miniature" – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
Enjoy the combination of accordion and saxophone with this originally written composition for these two instruments by Andrea Sordano. Performers are Vanja Cirkovic (accordion) and Jan Fehrenbach (saxophone). |
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Classical Art Stars Concert, Yanao - Russiaby Ivan Dyma, SaxAkkord Duo |
On October 17th, at 6 pm the "Stars of Classical Art: 90th Anniversary of Yanao" concert will be held at the "Oilman" Leisure Center in Yanao District. This is a new project for former graduates of the schools of arts of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region. Students of leading music universities of Russia and Russian musicians Nikolai Sivchuk (bayan), Ram Urasin (piano), Boris Andrianov (cello) and Ksenia Dronov (soprano) will perform in the concert program. Nikolai Sivchuk (bayan) is a soloist of the Moscow Philharmonic, a lecturer, virtuoso performer, concert musician, and the winner of numerous international and Russian awards, including the most prestigious in the field of bayan and accordion executive art - the World Cup. Boris Andrianov (cello) is an honored Russian artist, soloist of the Moscow Philharmonic, and a teacher of the Moscow Conservatory by I. Tchaikovsky. Ksenia Dronova (soprano) is a soloist of the Cultural and Business Center, winner of international competitions, participant of international festivals in Russia and Germany. Their program will feature works by Bach, Handel, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and other composers. For details phone: 8 (34922) 3-85-56 |
Louise Jallu Performs at Festival Jazzèbre 2020 – Franceby Christine Johnstone |
The 32nd annual Festival Jazzèbre 2020 (organised by Strass) began on September 25th and will run until October 18th, 2020 at the "Maison Jazzèbre" in Perpignan, France and features over 30 concerts from a variety of artists. On October 17th, Louise Jallu (bandoneon) will entertain with a solo concert. She enjoys performing modern tango music and is currently preparing a new album to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Astor Piazzolla. The CD will be released in January 2021 at the Philharmonie de Paris. For details email: louise.jallu@free.fr |
Zoe Tiganouria Regular Live Music Entertainment - Greeceby Christine Johnstone |
Zoe Tiganouria, composer, accordion soloist and performer from the Island of Samothrace in Greece, will begin regular weekly live performances at the renovated Polyspace Aition from October 24th. She will be accompanied by two up-and-coming performers, Lambros Vassiliou and Anna Katsoulis, together with Stelios Generalis on percussion. Their program will include a variety of favourite Greek folksongs, own compositions and popular tango melodies. These concerts will adhere to Covid-19 special regulations. Reservations are required. Phone: 213 025 6666 |
“Twin Lakes Trio” Entertain at Milwaukee Accordion Club - USAby Christine Johnstone |
The “Twin Lakes Trio” will entertain at the Milwaukee Accordion Club, Root River Center in Franklin, WI on October 26th at 7pm. The trio consists of concertina player Jon Dietz, (who was inducted by the World Concertina Congress into the Concertina Hall Of Fame this year – picture left), his son Zack Dietz (drums & tuba), and Jason Anschutz (bass guitar & vocals). For details email: skylinerguy@gmail.com |
Canterbury Accordion Association Variety Concert - New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
The Canterbury Accordion Association will hold their popular Sunday afternoon variety concert at St Stephens Church, Christchurch on November 1st at 2pm. Guest performers include the Christchurch Accordion Orchestra (picture left) conducted by David Thorne and the Christchurch School of Music Junior Symphony Orchestra conducted by Anne Robinson plus other guest entertainers. For details phone: 027 210 4600 |
"Music with Mary Accordion Academy" Virtual Event - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
Concert accordionist, Mary Tokarski, will present a virtual 2 day event entitled “Music with Mary Accordion Academy”, on November 14th and 15th, 2020. There will be workshops, one-on-one lessons and a final concert. As a concert accordionist Mary Tokarski has performed nationally and internationally with many musical groups. She has produced 8 CD's and regularly travels presenting workshops and master classes. The guest artist will be Guy Klucevsek. Registrations close on November 6th, 2020 and includes 4 workshops, One on One lesson with Mary and Final Concert. For further information email: mary.tokarski@comcast.net |
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34a Convención Anual de Acordeón NAA, Texas - EE. UU.by Christine Johnstone |
La Asociación National Accordion Association (NAA) celebrará su 34a Convención Nacional de Acordeón anual en el Hotel Hyatt Regency en Richardson, Texas, del 17 al 20 de marzo de 2021. El presidente Norman Seaton ha confirmado que el evento retendrá la convención de 2020 ellos "De lo clásico a lo popular: el mundo del acordeón". Las inscripciones para hoteles y convenciones se abrirán el 1 de noviembre de 2020. Para obtener más información, consulte: NAA |
AAA Historian Joan Grauman Contributes Articles on Accordion Personalitiesby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
AAA Historian Joan Grauman has placed more of her feature articles on the AAA website at: Archival Information This month, articles on the lives of Frank Marocco, Manny Bobenrieth and Lou Coppola were added, plus two other articles including videos on Lou Coppola, bringing the current total to 23 of Joan’s articles in the AAA website at: Archival Information |
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CD Review: Quodlibet CD by Friedrich Lipsby Joan C. Sommers |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of Quodlibet CD by Friedrich Lips. Review by Joan Cochran Sommers in English and German languages. |
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