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Note de l'éditeur:by Rob Howard |
Comme beaucoup d'entre vous iront lire et vous le savez, le 6 Mai 1829 Cyril Damian (c'est la version anglicaine de Cyrillius Demien, 1772-1847) a breveté l'accordéon, à Vienne. 180 ans plus tard, la Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) a désigné 6 Mai 2009 comme le Jour mondiale de l’Accordéon, avec l’objectif de faire: World Accordion Day «Un effort mondial unifié pour célébrer et promouvoir l'accordéon». Il existe une liste des événements qui se déroulent dans de nombreux pays pour célébrer la Journée mondiale de l’Accordéon sur ce site, et nous nous félicitons de tout ajout. (lien ...) Rob Howard, Directeur de l'information |
'Spring Instruments & Music Festival », Spoleto - Italieby Mirco Patarini |
Le deuxième «Printemps Instruments & Music Festival» aura lieu à Spoleto (PG), du 10 au 17 Mai. Les candidatures peuvent être acceptées. La concurrence (www.strumentiemusica.com/festival_uk.html) est ouvert aux accordéonistes du monde entier, les deux meilleurs joueurs italiens ont un parrainée par la CCI de Voyage et de l'hôtellerie de la CIA Coupe Mondiale en 2009, qui s'est tenue à Auckland, Nouvelle-Zélande. Cette année, le festival a un thème. Le grand compositeur russe Viatcheslav Semionov (qui est aussi le Président du Jury) donnera un concert avec ses collègues Alexander Selivanov et Yulia Amerikova (vainqueurs de la Coupe Mondiale 2009 CIA catégorie musique de chambre), d'autres concerts auront lieu par Vladislav Pligovka (vainqueur de la Coupe Mondiale 2009 catégorie artiste solo concert), et le formidable groupe brésilien Renato Borghetti Quartet, qui détient le record pour les ventes au Brésil pour un CD de musique instrumentale. Viatcheslav Semionov également titulaire d'un Master Class, qui est une grande opportunité pour ceux qui veulent intégrer leur préparation avec les conseils de l'un des plus célèbres compositeurs et professeurs de l'accordéon monde. Le samedi 17 Mai, en collaboration avec Roland Italie, il y aura la finale de l'Italien Roland V-Accordion Festival, où le concurrent italien sera choisi pour la finale mondiale (Rome, 21e Novembre 2009). Pour de plus amples informations email: info@strumentiemusica.com |
International Accordion Championships, Sydney - Australieby Tania Lukic-Marx |
L'Australian International Accordion Championships (AATA) aura lieu le 6 et 7 Juin au Club Marconi, Prairie Vale Road, Bossley Park, Sydney, NSW 2176. À ce jour, les inscriptions ont été reçues de la Serbie, la Croatie et l'Australie, avec la grande variété de classes d'âge de concurrence couverts. Le festival a invité des artistes suivants: Nemanja Dražić, la Serbie (2eme place 2003 Coupe Mondiale Junior), Mia Cojbasic, Croatie (4eme place Castelfidardo 2007 International Competition Accordéon Seniors; 4eme place 2008 Tianjin Chine Accordéon International Competition), Marko Miletic, la Serbie, World Accordéon Champion (2008 Coupe Mondiale Accordéon Piano classe), Australian Accordion Concert Ensemble, Accordigles, Funkordion, entre autres. ... Le dimanche 7 Juin AATA invite les participants et les observateurs à prendre part à la master-classes avec des professeurs internationaux accordéon. Dans l'après-midi, il y aura un concert de gala et Trophy Présentation: La date de clôture des candidatures est le 1er Mai. 2009 Australian Poster. Pour de plus amples informations email: tanialm@optusnet.com.au |
Kimmo Mattila Turns 50!, Ikaalinen - Finlandeby Harley Jones |
Kimmo Mattila, directeur musical de l'Sata-Häme Soi Festival, président de l'Association finlandaise Accordéon et secrétaire général de la CIA, célèbre son 50eme anniversaire le samedi 18 avril 2009 au Oma Tupa, Ikaalinen, en Finlande. Il y aura un cocktail de 14h jusqu'au 16h, Concert Birthday Celebration de 16h30 jusqu'à 18h. Pour de plus amples informations email: sirpa.sippola@satahamesoi.fi |
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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 |
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 |
New updates for the accordion-space4u.com site are happening this week and next week. |
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“Dreams, Music of Davor Bobić”by Alessandro Mugnoz |
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