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Brendan Power und Tim Edey gewinnen den BBC Radio 2 'Best Duo' Award - GB
Kimmo Pohjonen 'Soundbreaker' Filmpremiere und Tour - Australien, Neuseeland, Singapur
2012 Nationale Akkordeon-Convention Dallas - USA
XIV Kokkola Winter-Akkordeon-Festival - Finnland
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
NAO North Central Area Festival, West Yorkshire – UKGordon Pattullo ‘Out Of My Hands’ CD, Scotland – UK‘14 Years Ago’ Massimiliano Pitocco in the News - Italy
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Ludovic Beier at CNIMA J.Mornet, Auvergne – France‘Piaf: The Songs’ On Tour, Spring 2012 Dates – UK, BarbadosOrkestar Bez Ime and EDT Concert, Minnesota – USARASSEGNA GRANDI INTERPRETI della Fisarmonica - ItalyMilos Milivojevic Concert, London – UKDelphine Lemoine Plays For Dancing, Avallon – FranceBrandon McPhee Trio Concert, Scotland – UKMelbourne Accordion Orchestra Concerts – Australia
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Klaus Paier releses new CDsGary Dahl Releases 4 New Arrangements - USADonato Santoianni selling his new CDKlaus Paier selling new CD PacksRebecca Oliver releases new music
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Friedrich Lips Terminplan für 2012 - Großbritannien, Russland, Niederlande, Österreichby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
 Der bekannte und beliebte russische Akkordeonist und Lehrer Friedrich Lips hat für das erste Halbjahr 2012 folgenden Engagements: 20. Februar, 10.00 bis 05.00 - Meisterklasse im Recital Room der Royal Academy of Music, London mit Werken von Sofia Gubaidulina, welche großteils dem Künstler Friedrich Lips gewidmet sind. 12.-15.März - Meisterkurs in Kasan, Russland 19. März - All-Russian Day of the Bayan, Akkordeon und Mundharmonika in Moskau 22. März und 23. - Leiter der Jury in Tver, Russland 29 März - 3 April - Meisterkurs in Petrosovodsk, Russland 10-14 April - Konzerte mit Kammerorchester (Bronner, Piazzolla) in Kurgan und Magnitogorsk, Russland 28. April - Meisterklasse am Konservatorium in Den Haag, Niederlande 08-12 Juli - Workshop bei "Musikforum Viktring", Kärnten, Österreich Friedrich Lips (geboren 1948) ist Leitender Professor der Abteilung für Akkordeon am Gnessin-Institut, Moskau. Die Liste seiner Erfolge als Lehrer und als Performer ist beeindruckend, er tourte weltweit und wurde mehrfach aufgezeichnet . Seine 23 CD’s sind unter Friedrich Lips online verfügbar. Zahlreiche Werke für Orgel und Piano wurden von ihm bearbeitet und für das Akkordeon arrangiert. Er fungiert bei den wichtigsten internationalen Akkordeon Wettbewerben als Juror und ist der Organisator und künstlerischer Leiter des internationalen Festivals "Bajan und Bajanisten ', das jährlich in Moskau seit 1989 stattfindet. Im Jahr 1994 Lips wurde als "Volkskünstler" Russlands geehrt. Für weitere Informationen per E-Mail: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at |
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Brendan Power und Tim Edey gewinnen den BBC Radio 2 'Best Duo' Award - GBby Rob Howard |
 Brendan Power, aus Neuseeland, ist einer der weltweit führenden Mundharmonika-Spieler und der in England geborene Tim Edey ein feiner Spieler sowohl auf dem 2-reihigen diatonischen Akkordeon und der akustischen Gitarre.Brendan Power und Tim Edey gewannen den BBC Radio 2 Folk Award für das "Beste Duo ', Tim Edey wurde außerdem in einer im Fernsehen übertragenen Veranstaltung am 10. Februar in Manchester, UK zum " Besten Musiker " gewählt. Das gerade erschienene Debüt-CD ", Wriggle und winden", zeigt brillant die harmonische Kombination von Mundharmonika und diatonischem Akkordeon. Am 17. Februar, 23.00 Uhr, kann das Duo auf der "World On Three"-Programm von BBC Radio 3 zu hören. Zukünftige Konzerttermine sind: 18. Februar - The Globe, Glossop, Derbyshire 19. Februar - Frome Folk Festival, Somerset 24. Februar - Petruskirche, Berlin, Deutschland 26. Februar - Kulturhaus Centre Bagatelle, Falkensee, Deutschland Für weitere Informationen per E-Mail: bren@brendan-power.com |
Kimmo Pohjonen 'Soundbreaker' Filmpremiere und Tour - Australien, Neuseeland, Singapurby Rob Howard |
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| 'Soundbreaker' ist ein 86 minütiger Musik Dokumentarfilm über das Leben und die Karriere des finnischen Akkordeonisten Kimmo Pohjonen, mit Interviews, Geschichten, Fotos, Musik-, Video-und Archivmaterial aus Pohjonen 35-jährigen Musik Karriere. Ein Film von Kimmo Koskela und produziert von Kimmo Koskela und Klaus Heydemann. 'Soundbreaker' Premieren in vier Städten: 22. und 23. Februar - Film Archive, Wellington, Neuseeland 9. März - WOMADelaide, Adelaide, Australien 9. März - Film Festival, International Documentary Competition, Tampere, Finnland 15 bis 25 März - FIFA (International Festival of Films on Art, Wettbewerbs-Abschnitt), Montreal, Kanada Solo-Konzert Tourdaten: 3. und 4. März - New Zealand International Arts Festival, Wellington, NZ 8. März - Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Recital Centre, Melbourne, Australien 10. März und 11. - WOMADelaide, Adelaide, Australien 16. März - Mosaic Music Festival, Singapur Für weitere Informationen per E-Mail: pap@hoedown.com |
2012 Nationale Akkordeon-Convention Dallas - USAby Rob Howard |
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 Die 2012 Convention findet vom 15-17 März im Westin Park Central Hotel, Dallas, Texas statt. Zu den wichtigsten Gästen zählen MURL Sanders, "Squeezebox" (Molly B und Ted), Betty Jo Simon, und Tatiana Semichasnaya.Veranstalter Norman Seaton fügt hinzu, daß 'House Concerts" mit in das Programm aufgenommen werden und soll ein neuer Weg für Akkordeonisten sein, um etwas besser honoriert zu werden, was sie am besten können: Akkordeonspielen. Für weitere Informationen per E-Mail: NatlAccordion@SBCGlobal.net |
XIV Kokkola Winter-Akkordeon-Festival - Finnlandby Rob Howard |
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 Das 14. jährliche Kokkola Winter-Akkordeon-Festival findet vom 19-26 Februar und wird von Raimo Vertainen organisiert.Das Kokkola Winter-Akkordeon-Festival zeigt die große Vielseitigkeit des Akkordeons, mit Klassik, Folk, sakrale und moderne Werke, Jazz, Tanz, Chanson, und Unterhaltungsmusik aller durchgeführt. Das Programm wird auch Outdoor-Events. Besucher können auch erwarten, zeitgenössischen Tanz und Theater zu sehen und Clubs, Filme, die Great Light Music Concerts 'In the Name of Love "und" Squeezebox " zu genießen. Nicht zu übersehen sein wird der Heißluftballon auf dem Kokkola Marktplatz! Die diesjährigen Gäste sind Renato Borghetti (Brasilien), Pasi Kaunisto, die Guardia Nueva Tango-Orchester mit Solisten Matti Lepänhaara und Angelika Klas, Matti Esko & Kapris und viele mehr. Das Werk "Petite Messe Solennelle" für Chor, Akkordeon, Klavier und Solisten des italienischen Komponist Gioacchino Rossini steht auf dem Programm, worin Sari Viinikainen, Professor am Konservatorium Osthrobothnian, den Harmonium Teil auf dem Akkordeon vortragen wird. Für einen Eintrag in dem Guinness Buch der Rekorde wird Kokkola versuchen, das größte Schnee-Akkordeon in der Welt zu vollbringen! Für weitere Informationen per E-Mail: raimo.vertainen @ pp.inet.fi |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
by Anna Bodell of Charnwood Publications
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 The NAO North Central Area Festival, a qualifier for the NAO UK Championships was held on Saturday February 11th in Saltaire West Yorkshire. Picture above is: Roland UK Representative Dean Lawrence, winner Alexander Bodell, Graham Laurie adjudicator.The venue with 4 competition halls and a trade area proved to be a great success – with over 250 entries in accordion classes – all adjudicators commented on the high standard of performance with the highest mark of the day in NAO sections 94, being awarded to Alexander Bodell, who was placed first in the 4 solo categories he entered. It was good to see that the new initiative in a number of local schools in this area led to many young accordionists attending an accordion festival for the first time. Next year’s event is already being organised with the plan of moving the festival to November. The NAO UK Championships will be held at the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool, April 27th to 29th. Entry closing date is February 28th 2012 and rules and entries forms are on the NAO website. Results of the NAO North Central Area Festival may be found at www.accordions.com/nao |
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 Gordon Pattullo, from Blairgowrie, Perthshire, is one of Scotland’s best known and most admired accordionists, with a career dating back to the 1970s when he became an All Scotland Accordion Champion.‘Out Of My Hands’ is the title of Gordon Pattullo’s latest CD. Accompaniment is provided by Angela MacEachern (fiddle), John Crawford (piano), Brian Cruickshank (bass guitar) and Billy Young (guitar, banjo). The tracks include: Matthew & Karen's Wedding March, Da Shetland Set, Medley, Lady Elizabeth's Air, Bagpipe Medley, The Tennessee Waltz, Edwin Flawes of Wyre, Water Sound Shore, Irish Hornpipes, Up Beat, Celtic Connections, To The West, Waltzes, French Canadian Polka. For further information email: info@concordemusic.com |
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 Massimiliano Pitocco, currently Professor at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome, had a memorable New Year in 1998 by appearing on TV in Italy, then jetting off to Japan for two concerts with Yukary Nakayama. The Accordions Worldwide news for February 13th 1998 included two short items about these activities.MASSIMO PITOCCO ON THE ‘FLYING CARPET’ TV SHOW - ITALY Contributed by Paolo Picchio On January 9th Massimiliano Pitocco (bandoneon) and Rosario Mastroserio (piano) appeared on the television show ‘The Flying Carpet’, hosted by Luciano Rispoli and broadcast by Telemontecarlo. They performed pieces by Astor Piazzolla (including ‘Jeanne’, ‘Paul’, and ‘Libertango’) and took part in a talk show discussing Astor Piazzolla and the history of the bandoneon. MASSIMO PITOCCO AND YUKARI NAKAYAMA IN CONCERT - JAPAN Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl Massimiliano Pitocco and Yukary Nakayama recently gave two concerts in Japan, on January 18th at the Yabakey Sunny Hall, Oita, and January 28th at the Tokamachi Town Hall, Niigata. Both concerts received warm praise by the critics and audience. On the day of the second concert, even a heavy snowfall couldn't prevent a large audience attending and enjoying the performance of the two musicians. |
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by Rob Howard
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 Ludovic Beier will lead an accordion techniques course, Tuesday March 6th to Thursday 8th, at CNIMA J.Mornet. The course will include practical tips and instrumental techniques, MIDI and digital accordions, playing and improvising in the gypsy jazz style, stress management, and more. The course includes full board at CNIMA J.Mornet, in the beautiful area of the Auvergne. In June 2011 Ludovic Beier ran a course, ‘Gypsy swing in the digital world’ at CNIMA, supported by Roland, which was fully subscribed within days of being announced. For further information email: cnima@wanadoo.fr |
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 ‘Piaf: The Songs’ is a tribute concert starring French vocalist Eve Loiseau, accompanied by accordionist Eddy Jay and violinist Fiona Barrow.Edith Piaf (1915-63) went from being a Paris street urchin to a legendary international star. Many of her performances and recordings feature accordion accompaniment. Tour dates: February 18th – Bridge House Theatre, Warwick School February 23rd - Alnwick Playhouse February 24th – Tolbooth, Stirling March 2nd – Lighthouse, Poole, Dorset March 14th to 17th – Pleasance Theatre, Islington, London March 28th – Holders Season, Barbados April 15th – Quecumber, Battersea, London April 18th – City Varieties Theatre, Leeds April 26th – Square Chapel, Halifax April 27th – Junction, Goole May 4th – Uppingham Theatre May 11th – Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham May 12th – The Neeld Hall, Chippenham May 16th – Norbreck Castle, Accordion Festival, Blackpool June 13th – Harrogate Theatre June 25th - Proms at St Jude’s, London June 28th – Brewhouse, Taunton July 14th – Petworth Festival For further information email: adrian@uktouring.org.uk |
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 On February 18th, 7pm to 11pm, the Orkestar Bez Ime and Ethnic Dance Theatre (EDT), featuring accordionist Dee Langley, perform at the CSPS Hall, 383 Michigan St., St Paul, Minnesota.Dee Langley writes, “Break out of the winter doldrums with OBI and EDT! It's the time for Carnival celebrations and Masquerade balls! For further information email: dlangley@airaccordion.com |
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 Accordionist Milos Milivojevic performs with the Orion Orchestra, conducted by Toby Purser, in a concert at the Cadogan Hall, Sloan Terrace, Chelsea, London, on February 20th, 7.30pm. The concert is billed as a ‘Concert for Peace and Prosperity Eastern Voices, Western Echoes’.For further information email: milosmusic@hotmail.com |
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 Musette accordionist Delphine Lemoine and her band play for dancing at the village hall in Avallon, Burgundy, on Sunday February 18th, from 3pm until 8pm. |
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| The Brandon McPhee Trio perform at the Wick Accordion and Fiddle Club, Mackay's Hotel, Wick, in the north of Scotland on Tuesday February 21st, 7.30pm. Teenager Brandon McPhee, a Shand Morino player, has emerged as one of Scotland’s brightest young accordion talents. |
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| The Melbourne Accordion Orchestra (picture above) will be performing as follows: February 25th, 1pm - community stage, Moonee Valley Festival, Queens Park, Moonee Valley March 4th, 2.45pm - Knox Festival, Wally Tew Recreation Reserve, Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully, Melway March 25th - Arty Farty Festival, Warringal Park, Heidelberg, Banyule The Melbourne Accordion Orchestra, formed in 2002, consists of accordions, drums, bass guitar, xylophone, guitar, keyboard and percussion. The orchestra, conducted by Iryna Stepko, has a repertoire which includes classical, popular, ethnic, international, and traditional music. For further information email: melbaccordion@gmail.com |
New and Updated Sites |
by Klaus Paier
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  Klaus Paier selling new CDs titled 'Movimiento CD', catalog: kpaier103 and 'Vibrations'. catalog:kpaier104 with sound samples. Music performed by Klaus Paeir. Purchase online. |
by Gary Dahl
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 Gary Dahl - performer, composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator announces the following new music titles for purchase on-line. 'Clair de Lune', catalog:DH0233, 'Piano Concerto No.2', catalog:DH0234, 'Funiculi Funicula', catalog:DH0235 and 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra', catalog:DH0236. Samples for this music is now available at the MusicForAccordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
by Donato Santoianni
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 Donato Santoianni selling new CDs titled 'That's Mine ', catalog: donato501 with sound samples. Music performed by Donato Santoianni. Purchase online. |
by Klaus Paier
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 Klaus Paier selling new CD Packs, catalog: kpaier3Packs, catalog:kpaier6Packs and catalog:kpaier8Packs with sound samples. Music performed by Klaus Paier. Purchase online. |
by Rebecca Oliver
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 Rebecca Oliver - accordionist, arranger, writer, releases 3 new pieces for accordion, available for purchase online. 'Brosna and Mary Willie’s Slide Set', catalog:ro402, 'Pigtown Fling and Ger the Rigger Reel Set', catalog:ro403 and 'Chief O’Neill’s and Sweep’s Hornpipe Set', catalog:ro404. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Kein Schöner Land CD, Italian and English, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. Artist is Manfred Leuchter and Ian Melrose. |
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