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Yuri Shishkin and Ludovic Beier in Concert and Seminar, Asturias - Spain
‘The Beauty of Imperfection, The Dick Contino Story’, Las Vegas – USA
China Internet Advertising Surging – China
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Regional Competition for Young Performers, Yamal – Russia
Frank Marocco (1931-2012) Memorial Service, California - USA
‘14 Years Ago’ – Tracey Collins Enters TV Talent Show
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Concert of Contemporary Music for Accordion & Saxophone, Frankfurt - Germany
Accordion Federation of North America (AFNA) Festival, August - USA
Augustinas Rakauskas Concert in Kaunas Conservatory - Lithuania
Alejandro Brittes and Joao Gentil Concert, Paris – France
Button Accordion Workshop, Vancouver – Canada
Marco Lo Russo and Andrea Gianolla Concert, Anzio – Italy
Roy Hendrie Concerts, North Staffs AC, Stockport AC – UK
Duo Virginie and Cyril Play for Dancing, Cholet – France
‘Mazaika Swing’ Concert, London – UK
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Grayson Masefield Site Updated
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Musikmesse 2012, Frankfurt - Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 The 2012 Frankfurt Musikmesse takes place from Wednesday 21st to Saturday 24th March, with a day for the public on the 24th March. The hours of opening are from 9am to 6pm.Almost all accordion manufacturers from Italy and Germany will exhibit in Hall 3.1 with the overall event having international exhibitors from some 46 countries presenting musical instruments, music software and hardware, sheet music, accessories and services connected with music making. The Saturday Public Day has many accordion demonstrators at the displays of the accordion manufacturers. Holda Paoletti-Kampl will be there Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd March and will prepare a Live Report for those two days of the event. Frankfurt_Musikmesse_2012_Accordion_Live_Report. |
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Yuri Shishkin and Ludovic Beier in Concert and Seminar, Asturias - Spainby Alejandro Martinez Ares |
  On Saturday May 5th at midday (12 noon) there will be an exciting concert at the Teatro Auditorio de Pola de Siero, Asturias. The first part of the concert will feature the famous Roland artist Ludovic Beier (France) and the second part of the concert will feature internationally renowned professor and soloist Yuri Shishkin (Russia). Entry is free to this magnificent event, sponsored by Roland Spain.Later that afternoon at 4pm, there will be a demonstration of Roland accordions by Ludovic Beier at the Conservatorio Superior de Musica del Principado de Asturias. Entry is free, sponsored by Roland Spain. Yuri Shishkin’s master classes will take place on Saturday May 5th, 4pm to 8pm. and on Sunday May 6th, 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 8pm, at the Conservatorio Superior de Musica ‘Eduardo Martlnez Tomer’, Corrada del Obispo s/o, Oviedo. Admission is: 100 Euro for student participants, 25 Euro for listeners. Registration is by March 29th. Information brochure and master class application download: 05-06May2012 For further information email: diego@consmupa.com 6 CDs are available at Yuri Shishkin. |
‘The Beauty of Imperfection, The Dick Contino Story’, Las Vegas – USAby Rob Howard |
 ‘The Beauty of Imperfection, The Dick Contino Story’ is an autobiography, transcribed from audio tape. The book tell Dick Contino’s life story, with many anecdotes, and reveals his battles with extreme phobias, incarceration, gambling, drinking, and indiscretions. His subsequent US Army problem and prison sentence made major headlines. Dick Contino became a household name. He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant and later received a Presidential pardon. The book also details his love affair with actress, Leigh Snowden and their children, and his current life with his wife, Tonia. Dick Contino became an accordion superstar on the Horace Heidt radio show in the late 1940s. He has long been one of the world’s best known accordion entertainers, earning standing ovations every show. He performed on the Ed Sullivan Show more times than any other entertainer, and his story is intriguing and compelling. ‘The Beauty of Imperfection, The Dick Contino Story’ is available via Amazon.com |
China Internet Advertising Surging – Chinaby Harley Jones |
 In the USA Time Magazine dated March 12th 2012 there was an article: "China's advertising market is surging. The US$54 billion market grew by more than 20% from 2005 to 2010, according to ResearchInChina, a Beijing-based market-research firm.As in the USA, the Internet is by far China's fastest-growing advertising market" (also in most countries of the world - editor). "Online advertising in China spending rose 57% in 2011 and now accounts for more than 10% of China's overall ad spending, more than twice its share in 2009." It seems that Chinese businesses are rapidly realizing the importance of internet advertising as the huge numbers of Chinese internet users becomes more widely known. For Accordions Worldwide the growth of Chinese readership has continued very strongly and events such as the hugely successful 2011 Coupe Mondiale in Shanghai, China have further promoted accordion and internet communications to accordionists within China. Major international events in China and internet coverage have also helped European accordion factories (including Roland) to enjoy strong growth in the Chinese market in recent years. |
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Some Accordion Pictures Making the News - Internationalby Harley Jones |
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 Picture above is how Sam Ash Music, USA advertises with its latest bus advertisement. When Sam and Rose Ash opened the first Sam Ash Music in Brooklyn, NY back in 1924, and its now the largest family-owned musical instrument retailer in the USA, (45 Megastores in 16 states), and it remains family owned and operated with three generations of the Ash family employed by the company.In the early 1950’s Jerry noticed the increasing popularity of the accordion and began to stock different models. Soon Sam Ash became known as the leading accordion dealer in the Brooklyn, NY area and are still active in accordion retailing. Picture to the side is accordion pants, unisex or not, you decide? Are bellows manufacturers going to be enjoying a boom in business? And below, we repeat again the 2011 pictures of the Accordion-like 'Privacy Shell' is a Papercraft Cone of Silence. This accordion like folding head covering enables two of you to cover your heads and enjoy some privacy. |
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Regional Competition for Young Performers, Yamal – Russiaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| The Regional Competition for Young Performers took place on March 5th and 6th at Tarco- Sale, a small town located in Yamal region of Russia. Alexander Selivanov was Chairman of the Jury, alongside Moscow pianist Professor Denis Chefanov and violinist Alexey Mayevsky. Picture above of Alexander Selivanov presenting prizes. The competition had about 200 participants from the ages of 6 until 15. Alexander Selivanov also gave master-classes for young local musicians, and during the closing concert played on stage together with young talented accordionist Denis Koptelov. Picture below. The final piece of the concert was the famous ‘Frescos’ for Bayan and Orchestra by Viatcheslav Semionov, performed by Alexander Selivanov and Denis Chefanov. |
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Frank Marocco (1931-2012) Memorial Service, California - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
 The accordion world mourns the passing of great Jazz accordionist Frank Marocco, who died in Los Angeles on March 3rd 2012, aged 81.The Memorial Service for Frank Marocco will be held on Saturday, 24 March 2012 at 11:00am at the Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd.Northridge, CA 91324, USA. Condolences may be sent to: Anne Marocco, 7063 Whitaker Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91406, USA. For further information, read the article in last weeks news. |
‘14 Years Ago’ – Tracey Collins Enters TV Talent Showby Rob Howard |
 The Accordions Worldwide news for 13th March 1998 reported that accordionist Tracey Collins entered the McDonalds Young Entertainers, a very popular weekly TV show in New Zealand.It is not easy for accordion acts to impress in TV talent shows, but Tracey Collins certainly did and this was a beginning to a most successful career by Tracey as an accordion entertainer within New Zealand and internationally. ACCORDIONIST FEATURED ON TV MUSIC COMPETITION - NEW ZEALAND Contributed by Steve Collins Accordionist Tracey Collins was chosen from over 1,000 acts to compete in the McDonalds Young Entertainers, a very popular weekly TV show which is held annually over 13 weeks. Tracey performed ‘Cubanola’, promoting the accordion (which looked great under lights with sparkling diamantes). After her performance, she was interviewed by show host Jason Gunn. Tracey's performance is due to be screened in June 1998. |
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Accordion Events in Moscow, Surgut, Mari El - Russiaby Rob Howard |
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| Photo above, Una Sinistra Duo of Alexander Selivanov and Yulia Amerikova with Viatcheslav Semionov. Russia is the largest country by area in the world, extending across 9 time zones covering the whole of northern Asia and a large part of Europe. The accordion figures significantly across all of Russia, both as a classical and a folk instrument, and there are lots of accordion concerts and festivals taking place throughout the year. Some upcoming accordion events are: March 17th – ‘Day of Russian Bayan’ concert, featuring an Una Sinistra program with Alexander Selivanov and Yulia Amerikova, in the Concert Hall of the Gnessin Institute, Moscow. April 4th to 9th - Open National competition ‘Jugoria’, and various performances with orchestra together with Viatcheslav Semionov, Yuri Shishkin, Oleg Sharov, Victor Romanko and Zinaida Aleshina, in Surgut, Russia. April 25th - Una Sinista concert for the 25th Anniversary of music school in Yoshkar-Ola (Mari El), Russia. April 30th – Una Sinistra concert and meeting with the students of the Gnessin Institute in Moscow. |
Concert of Contemporary Music for Accordion & Saxophone, Frankfurt - Germanyby Accordions Worldwide |
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| A concert of contemporary music for accordion and saxophone will be held on Friday, 23rd March at 8 pm in the KunstKulturKirche - Forum for Modern Art and New Music in Frankfurt. This concert for accordion and saxophone by the duo of Mirjana Petercol and Makus Hossner, is the highlight of the composition workshops at the Höchst Conservatory in Frankfurt, which took place under the direction of the composer and lecturer Claus Kühnl. The peculiarity of the acoustics of this church venue and its artistic environment has been a significant influence on the 6 new compositions being presented. Further information: miripetercol@gmx.de |
Accordion Federation of North America (AFNA) Festival, August - USAby Sandy Martin |
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 The dates for the 2012 Accordion Federation of North America (AFNA) Festival are 9th to 11th August at the Hyatt Hotel in Irvine, California. This year Joan Sommers will conduct the AFNA Festival Orchestra and we are inviting all the accordionists who want to play some vintage Anthony Galla-Rini arrangements to join Joan Sommers directing the AFNA Festival Orchestra.The Martin Music Center Accordion Orchestra (directed by Randy Martin) will be featured and in 2011 won the International Accordion Orchestra Competition at the American Accordionists' Association (AAA) Festival held in Charleston, South Carolina, July last year. The Martin Accordion Orchestra is a group of very talented and hard-working young musicians. In the past, the group has performed at the White House and Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., the Coupe Mondiale in 2007 and 2009 in New Zealand, and has played on multiple television broadcasts. |
Augustinas Rakauskas Concert in Kaunas Conservatory - Lithuaniaby Harley Jones |
 A concert by Augustinas Rakauskas will be held on the 16th of March in the Kaunas J. Gruodis Conservatory at 6.00pm. (18.00 hrs). The concert program contains:1. Franck Angelis - suite 'Haiti' 2. Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata D minor 3. Viatcheslav Semionov - 'Prophetic Dream' 4. Jonas Tamulionis - Partita for solo accordion: 1st p. - 'Devoto', 2nd p. - "Allegro" 5. Franck Angelis - "Hommage a Paco" 6. Gorka Hermosa - "Fragilissimo" 7. Vladimir Zubitsky - Toccata In 2010, Augustinas competed in the Lithuanian TV talent show "2 minutes of Fame“ and won the award as the best show musician in the superfinal. He also received one of the biggest viewers‘ votes and won 4th prize in the superfinal. |
Alejandro Brittes and Joao Gentil Concert, Paris – Franceby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| Argentine diatonic accordionist Alejandro Brittes (picture right above) performs on Sunday March 18th, 6.30pm, at the Café El Sur, 35 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris. Admission is free. Portuguese accordionist Joao Gentil (picture left above) will be a special guest, and performing with them are: André Ely (7 string guitar, Brazil), Lucas Rocha (7 string guitar, Brazil) and Miguel Castilhos (guitar, vocals, Brazil). The concert is sponsored by the Ministério da Cultura do Brasil. For further information email: joaogentil1@gmail.com |
Button Accordion Workshop, Vancouver – Canadaby Rob Howard |
 On March 18th, 12.30 pm, Lorne Warr leads a Button Accordion Workshop, playing traditional music in the Newfoundland style. This workshop, part of the Vancouver Celtic Festival, takes place at the Tom Lee Music city stage, 929 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L3, Canada. Admission is free. Lorne Warr, from Newfoundland, is primarily a singer/guitarist and songwriter, fronting the popular band Lorne Warr and The Streets. He is also an experienced diatonic accordionist. For further information email: lornewarr@gmail.com |
Marco Lo Russo and Andrea Gianolla Concert, Anzio – Italyby Rob Howard |
 On Monday March 19th, 7.30pm, accordionist Marco Lo Russo and clarinetist Andrea Gianolla perform a varied program of jazz, including music inspired by swing and ethnic influences. The concert takes place at the Municipal Library in Anzio. Admission is free. |
Roy Hendrie Concerts, North Staffs AC, Stockport AC – UKby Rob Howard |
 Next week Scottish accordionist Roy Hendrie, a former NAO All Britain Junior Champion, is in concert at the North Staffs Accordion Club and the Stockport Accordion Club. Roy Hendrie, from Troon, Ayrshire, is a most accomplished accordionist and dance band leader, whose music encompasses a variety of styles including Scottish, Continental, French musette, Latin American, and jazz. March 20th, 8pm – North Staffs AC, Holditch Miners’ Welfare Club, London Rd, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 7PT March 21st, 8pm – Stockport AC, Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel St, Woodley, Stockport SK6 1NF; in support will be the Stockport AC Band (MD Derek Stubbs) For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
Duo Virginie and Cyril Play for Dancing, Cholet – Franceby Rob Howard |
 Accordionists Cyril Danrey and Virginie Tempomelody play for dancing with Vanessa Desnault and l'Orchestre Pat' Cryspol at the salle de la Meilleraie, Cholet (49), France, on March 24th, 7.30pm. For further information email: cyrilsavoie@hotmail.fr |
‘Mazaika Swing’ Concert, London – UKby Rob Howard |
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| Mazaika Swing - passionate, dynamic and soulful Gypsy Jazz played by some of Britain's leading exponents of the style – Sarah Harrison (violin), Igor Outkine (accordion/vocals), Stuart Blagden and Ducato Piotrowski (guitars), and Marcus Penrose (double bass). When Sarah Harrison and Igor Outkine of critically acclaimed duo Mazaika met Stu Blagden (“The 'numero uno' Gypsy Jazz guitarist in the UK” - Hank Marvin), there was only one thing to do, form a gypsy swing quintet! They recruited Ducato Piotrowski, a Rom Gypsy and the genre’s top rhythm player in the UK, and Marcus Penrose, one of London’s top young jazz bass players. Mazaika Swing focuses on the repertoire of Django Reinhart, Stephane Grapelli and the Hot Club de France plus other contemporary Gypsy Swing composers such as Romane, Tchavolo Schmitt and others, but they also play original compositions, tangos and boleros and some hot gypsy favourites. On Friday March 23rd, 9pm, Mazaika Swing will perform in concert at Green Note, 106 Parkway, London NW1 7AN. Tickets price: £12, £10 advance; to book by phone call: 020 7485 9899. For further information email: sarah3harrison@gmail.com |
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Six eTracks MP3 Albums by Renzo Ruggieri Now Online – Internationalby Harley Jones |
 There are now six Renzo Ruggieri eTracks MP3 albums online. The eTracks MP3 files are available for download. Priced at only € 0.70 a track with most albums costing € 8.00 or less its great value.6 albums by Renzo Ruggieri Improvvisazioni Guidate Storie di Fisarmonica Vissuta Terre Renzo Ruggieri Collection Kramer Project Opera |
Grayson Masefield Site Updatedby Grayson Masefield |
 The website of Grayson Masefield at www.accordions.com/gmasefield/has been updated to include his new eTracks MP3 Album Five times World Accordion Champion, 2008, 2009, 2010, Grayson Masefield has released his first album titled Grayson Masefield. The works include both Concert music and Virtuoso Entertainment music as befits his major international competition wins. Most tracks are only €0.70 and the 14 tracks are: Concert Music 1. Ah vous dirai~je Maman - W.A. Mozart 2. Prophetic Dream - Viatcheslav Semionov 3. Sonata in F major - D. Scarlatti 4. Passacaglia & Fugue in C minor - J.S. Bach 5. Fragilissimo - Gorka Hermosa 6. Hommage a Paco - Franck Angelis Virtuoso Entertainment 7. Pondichery Tango - Jérôme Richard 8. Notes Vagabondes - Claude Thomain 9. L’enfant Demon - Claude Thomain 10. Bluesette - Toots Thielemans 11. Oblivion - Astor Piazolla 12. Tico Tico - Zequinha Abreu 13. La Tempete - André Astier 14. Tango Pour Claude - Richard Galliano |
Lionel Reekie eTracks MP3 Album site updatedby Lionel Reekie |
 Lionel Reekie, well known accordionist, vocalist and TV performer, has performed extensively throughout North America, Asia and Europe, now has a new site selling eTracks MP3 album. The Lionel Reekie eTracks MP3 files are available for download. Priced at only € 0.70 a track with most albums costing € 8.00 or less its great value. Sample sound files on site. Tracks are: 1. Quando Quando 2. It's Now or Never 3. Cubanola 4. Love is all Around 5. Let's Twist Again 6. I Swear 7. Love is in the Air 8. Rave on 9. Unchained Melody 10. Lambada 11. My Way |
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Kein Schöner Land CD by Leuchter - Melroseby Alessandro Mugnoz |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Kein Schöner Land CD, Italian and English, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. Artists are Manfred Leuchter and Ian Melrose. |
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