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‘Spring Instruments & Music Festival’, Spoleto – Italy
International Accordion Championships, Sydney - Australia
Kimmo Mattila Turns 50!, Ikaalinen – Finland
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Tony Lovello ‘Accordion Favorites’ CD – USA
Future events |
White Horse Accordion Club, Wiltshire - UK
Accordionaires Club Roland Demonstration, California - USA
Royal Academy of Music Events, London – UK
Mario Pedone Concert, British Columbia - Canada
International Polka Festival, Minnesota - USA
Craven Accordion Orchestra Concert, Yorkshire - UK
Ferran Martinez Concerts – Spain
New and Updated Sites |
Updated site for Sergey Osokin
H S Production New Music Releases
Charnwood Publications New Accordion Compositions
MusicForAccordion.com new eSheet Pieces
Franco Cambareri releases 4 new works
H S Production New Music Releases
accordion-space4u.com site update
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Editor’s Note:by Rob Howard |
 As many of you reading this will know, on May 6th 1829 Cyril Damian (that’s the anglicised version of Cyrillius Demien, 1772-1847) patented the accordion in Vienna. 180 years later, the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) has designated May 6th 2009 as World Accordion Day, with the objective being to foster: “A unified global effort to celebrate and promote the accordion”.There is a list of events taking place in many countries to celebrate World Accordion Day on this website, and we welcome any additions. Rob Howard, News Editor |
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‘Spring Instruments & Music Festival’, Spoleto – Italyby Mirco Patarini |
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| The second ‘Spring Instruments & Music Festival’ will be held in Spoleto (PG), May 10th to 17th. Entries can still be accepted. The competition (www.strumentiemusica.com/festival_uk.html) is open to accordionists from all the world, the two best Italian players will have a sponsored by IAC for the travel and hotel for the CIA Coupe Mondiale in 2009, held in Auckland, New Zealand. This year’s festival has an international theme. The great Russian composer Viatcheslav Semionov (who is also the Chairman of the Jury) will give a concert together with his colleagues Alexander Selivanov and Yulia Amerikova (winners of the 2009 CIA Coupe Mondiale chamber music category); other concerts will be held by Vladislav Pligovka (winner of the 2009 Coupe Mondiale category solo concert artiste), and the formidable Brazilian group Renato Borghetti Quartet, who holds the record for sales in Brazil for a CD of instrumental music. Viatcheslav Semionov also will hold a Master Class, which is a great opportunity for those who want to integrate their preparation with the advice of one of the most famous teachers and composers of the accordion world. On Saturday May 17th, in cooperation with Roland Italy, there will be the Italian final of the Roland V-Accordion Festival, where the Italian contestant will be chosen for the world final (Rome, November 21st 2009). For further information email: info@strumentiemusica.com |
International Accordion Championships, Sydney - Australiaby Tania Lukic-Marx |
 The Australian International Accordion Championships take place on June 6th and 7th at Club Marconi, Prairie Vale Road, Bossley Park, Sydney, NSW 2176. To date, entries have been received from Serbia, Croatia, New Zealand and Australia, with the wide variety of age competition classes covered. The event is run by the Australian Accordion Teachers Association.The festival guest artistes include: Nemanja Drazic , Serbia (2nd place 2003 Coupe Mondiale Juniors), Mia Cojbasic, Croatia (4th place 2007 Castelfidardo International Accordion Competition Seniors; 4th place 2008 Tianjin China International Accordion Competition), Marko Miletic, Serbia, World Accordion Champion (2008 Coupe Mondiale Piano Accordion Class), Australian Accordion Concert Ensemble, Accordigles, Funkordion, and more… On Sunday June 7th the AATA invites participants and observers to take part in the master classes with prominent international accordion teachers. In the afternoon there will be a Gala Concert and Trophy Presentation: The closing date for entries is May 1st. 2009 Australian Poster. For further information email: tanialm@optusnet.com.au |
Kimmo Mattila Turns 50!, Ikaalinen – Finlandby Harley Jones |
 Kimmo Mattila, Musical Director of the Sata-Häme Soi Festival, President of the Finnish Accordion Association and CIA General Secretary, celebrates his 50th Birthday on Saturday April 18th 2009 at Oma Tupa, Ikaalinen, Finland.The accordion world can be very appreciative of the expertise of Kimmo Mattila in assisting these organizations, in such a professional and committed manner. We praise his magnificent career and all that he has done on behalf of the accordion. There will be a Cocktail Reception, 2pm until 4pm, Birthday Celebration Concert from 4.30pm until 6pm. For further information email: sirpa.sippola@satahamesoi.fi |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Lips’ Piazzolla-Studio Performs in the Kremlin, Moscow – Russiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
  Russian bayanist S. Voitenko succeeded in organizing a great event in Moscow’s Kremlin, where not only accordion artists like Yuri Shishkin, A. Gainullin, Sergey Osokin, S. Shmelkov took part but also Russia’s leading ensembles of folk, jazz and pop music. Friedrich Lips performed “Cocktail Rio Rita” with his tango ensemble Piazolla-Studio the group members being Friedrich Lips (accordion), V. Igolinsky (violin), K. Rodin (cello) and S. Lips (piano). The group recently released two CD's named ¡Buenos Dias, Astor! and La Cumparsita. CD Reviews Index and purchase online at the Friedrich Lips website. Friedrich Lips mentioned in his humorous speech that “in former times the accordion was played at weddings, then was accepted at conservatories, but now it has conquered the Kremlin”. |
Tony Lovello ‘Accordion Favorites’ CD – USAby Rob Howard |
 A collectors’ item LP recorded by Tony Lovello in 1949, ‘Accordion Favorites’, has at long last been issued on CD. At the time, the up and coming Tony Lovello was performing the pieces on this recording to demonstrate the range and flexibility of the accordion, and had just appeared in a major concert alongside Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Durante, Eddie Cantor and Debbie Reynolds.The tracks include: ‘Quicksilver’, ‘O Marie’, ‘Tiger Rag‘, ‘Tesoro Mio’, ‘Sorrento’ Carnival of Venice’, ‘Warsaw Concerto’, and ‘The Sharpshooter’s March’. For further information email: information@accordionmusic.com |
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Gorka Hermosa Concerts – Spainby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Gorka Hermosa performs in concert as follows:April 17th, 9pm – Teatro GI Lorca de Getafe, Madrid May 9th, 10pm – Plaza Mayor de Salamanca 14th, 8pm – Conservatorio de Torrelavega, Cantabria For further information email: gorka@gorkahermosa.com |
White Horse Accordion Club, Wiltshire - UKby Rob Howard |
| Stefan Andrusyschyn is the guest artiste at White Horse Accordion Club, Wiltshire, on April 19th, 2pm. WHAC meets at the WHAC at Westbury Leigh Hall, Westbury, Wiltshire SO16 9DN, England. For further information email: sucop@inspiration.fsworld.co.uk |
Accordionaires Club Roland Demonstration, California - USAby Ron Schwarz |
 On Tuesday April 21st, 7pm, Ron Lankford of Roland-USA will demonstrate the various models of the Roland Virtual Accordion at the monthly meeting of the Accordionaires Club, Victorio’s Ristorante, 10901 Victory Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91606. For further information email: ronkfb@yahoo.com |
Royal Academy of Music Events, London – UKby Rob Howard |
  On Thursday April 23rd, 7.30pm, the RAM presents ‘Accordion Showcase’, featuring Academy students performing works for accordion. The venue is the David Josefowitz Recital Hall, RAM, Marylebone Road, London NW1 5HT.An ‘Accordion Workshop’, with the Motion Trio from Krakow, Poland, 10am - 1pm, and 2pm – 5pm, takes place on Monday April 27th at York Gate 150, RAM. Free, no tickets required. For further information email: K.INGRAM@ram.ac.uk |
Mario Pedone Concert, British Columbia - Canadaby Rob Howard |
 The Victoria Accordion Club presents Mario Pedone, from Texas, USA, in concert on Sunday May 3rd, 3.30pm, at the Edelweiss Club 108 Niagara Street, Victoria, British Columbia.For further information email: midimary@shaw.ca |
International Polka Festival, Minnesota - USAby Rob Howard |
| The 2009 International Polka Festival takes place in the Lost Isle Ballroom, Carlton, Minnesota, June 19th to 21st. Artistes performing include Leon Olsen, Walker/Baroka, Ron Setniker, Art Lehtonen, Chmielewski’s Funtime, Beaconaires Generation, Jolly Zuks, The Wendingers, Jerry’s Concertina Band, Dr. Kielbasa, Dennis Ficor, Country Junction, 5th Generation Chmielewski, Hank Thunander, May Prachar, Johnny Sniderich, Little Bohemian Band, Ron Setniker, George Zezulka, Dr Helmi Harrington, and Marv Niemi. For further information email: mossak@popp.net |
Craven Accordion Orchestra Concert, Yorkshire - UKby Rob Howard |
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| Craven Accordion Orchestra perform in concert at Settle Parish Church, Church Street, Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 9JA, on Saturday April 18th, 7.30pm. |
Ferran Martinez Concerts – Spainby Rob Howard |
 Ferran Martinez, born in 1971, is a graduate of the Barcelona Conservatory. He plays solo classical concerts on the Bayan button accordion and is a member of the Cavall Bernat group, performing Catalan popular music. He is also both an accordion and computer teacher.He has two forthcoming solo concerts: April 18th, 5pm - Esplai de la caixa, Caldes de Montbui May 19th, 7pm - Casal Gent Gran (pl.Joan XXIII,8), Castelldefels For further information email: acordio@ferranmartinez.net |
New and Updated Sites |
Updated site for the 2009 Coupe Mondialeby Coupe Mondiale |
| Site updates for "World Accordion Orchestra III" and for Additional Sightseeing and Extended Stays in New Zealand, events after the 2009 Coupe Mondiale. |
Updated site for Sergey Osokinby Sergey Osokin |
| Updated site for Sergey Osokin with new photos and updated CV. |
H S Production New Music Releasesby H S Productions |
| H S Production releases 6 new pieces, 'Little Madrigal, catalog:hs463', 'About Mashenka - Romashenka, catalog:hs464', 'Song About The Passer-By, catalog:hs466', 'Walk Arrangement, catalog:hs467', 'Song About The Disturbing Youth, catalog:hs468' and 'Dance From Ballet, catalog:hs469'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Charnwood Publications New Accordion Compositionsby Charnwood Publishing |
| Charnwood Publications releases 3 new pieces by composer Ken Farran titled, 'Venetian-Masquerade(Score and 2 of Each part), catalog:B042', 'Mediterranean-Suite(Score and 2 of Each part), catalog:B044' and 'Mediterranean Suite, catalog:M609', also releases 1 new piece by composer Harry Hinchcliffe titled 'Introductory Awards for Accordion, catalog:M605', and also releases 1 new piece by composer Da Caprio F titled 'Samba Fantasia, catalog:M625'. Purchase with credit card. |
MusicForAccordion.com new eSheet Piecesby MusicForAccordion.com |
| MusicForAccordion.com site release 2 new pieces - 'Starlight, catalog:mfa7020' and 'Oh! My Pa-pa, catalog:mfa7021', also release 1 new piece arranged by Aleksandar Nikolic - 'Nina, catalog:niko105' . Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Franco Cambareri releases 4 new worksby Franco Cambareri |
| Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 4 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Sicilian Festa, catalog:cfranco86', 'Lovers Bolero, catalog:cfranco87', 'Café De Lite, catalog:cfranco88' and 'Mariscada, catalog:cfranco89'. Samples of this music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
H S Production New Music Releasesby H S Productions |
| H S Production releases 9 new pieces, 'Morning Arrangement, catalog:hs454', 'The Old Acquaintance, catalog:hs455', 'Game Arrangement, catalog:hs456', 'Song 3, catalog:hs457', 'March Arrangement, catalog:hs458', 'Little Melody, catalog:hs459', 'Solemn Arrangement, catalog:hs460', 'Song 4, catalog:hs461' and 'Two Canons, catalog:hs462'. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
accordion-space4u.com site updateby accordion-space4u.com |
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| New updates for the accordion-space4u.com site are happening this week and next week. |
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