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Concert Premiere for the ‘Chinese New Year’, Metz – France
10th International Accordion Competition, Beltinci – Slovenia
CT Tango Ensemble Album Launch, Cape Town - South Africa
41st 'Kleine Tage (Small Days) der Harmonika' Competitions, Klingenthal - Germany
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Video: Bon Jovi Performing 'Mama's Got a Squeezebox' - USA
Gary Dahl Releases Volumes 5 and 6 in eBook Series, Washington - USA
Video: Martynas Levickis Performing Fragilissimo by Gorka Hermosa - UK
Henry Doktorski Concert, Pittsburgh – USA
Video: Adiós Nonino by Quintet from Conservatorio "Jesús de Monasterio" - Spain
Video: Agnė Daučianskaitė Performing - Lithuania
Video: Duo "Concertino" with String Ensemble 'Quattro Corde' - Ukraine
Video: Egle Bartkeviciute Performs 'Balkans Overflight' - Lithuania
Concert at Porto Alegre, Teatro Tulio Piva - Brazil
Video: Franco Roscia and Elisa D'Arpino - Italy
Video: Tori Trio Perform Music by Jure Tori - Slovenia
Video: Paris Moscou Duo - France
Video: Wiesia Dudkowiak Pati Blues - Ukraine
Video: Semir Sammy Hasic at MGM Macau - China
‘14 Years Ago’: Master Class in Bulgaria, January 2000
Future events |
Worthing Accordion Concert, West Sussex – UK
Rob Reich’s January Gigs, California – USA
Mazaika @ The Green Note, London - UK
International Competition for Avsenik Award, Bohinj - Slovenia
Texas Folklife's Big Squeeze Accordion Contest Expands Talent Search - USA
Folkworks Winter Workout Day, Gateshead – UK
Frédéric Deschamps Accordion Seminar, Maipú – Chile
Marcelo Caldi Concert, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil
Natalya Chesnova Concert, Tradate (VA) – Italy
Accordéon Fest in Zagreb - Croatia
New and Updated Sites |
Updated Gary Daverne video page and website
Updated Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand (AEBNZ) website
New and Updated Website for Gary Dahl - USA
CD Reviews |
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IV International Competition & V International Festival 'Accordion Plus' - Russiaby Alexander Poeluev |
 The 27th to 31st March 2014 will be the IV International Competition and V International Festival 'Accordion Plus'. This event is organized by the Department of Culture of Rostov-on-Don and the International Music Centre "Harmony".The competition includes classical and entertainment music and ensemble categories for people up to 32 years, (competitors are divided into several categories depending on type of music and age). The concerts of the festival will be held in the biggest concert halls of Rostov. Lots of famous musicians will perform including: Yuri Shishkin, Daniil Cramer (jazz pianist), Alexander Skliarov, Mario Stephano Pietrodarki, Eugene Derbenko, Vasilij Pianoff, Vladimir Murza, Alexander Poeluev and many others. Also the Rostov Symphony orchestra, folk orchestra and jazz band will take part in the Festival. Download Rules and Regulations (Russian) at: 2014Rostov Closing date for entries is: 1st March 2014. For further information, email: pilipenko.inna@mail.ru |
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Concert Premiere for the ‘Chinese New Year’, Metz – Franceby Harley Jones |
  On Friday January 17th, 8pm, at l’Arsenel de Metz, France, will be the world premiere of ‘Dun.Wu’, a double concerto for accordion, piano and orchestra, composed by Chengbi An. This work will be performed by Fanny Vicens (accordion, picture right), Sae-Jung Kim (piano), and the Orchestre national de Lorraine conducted by Jacques Mercier. Fanny Vicens (born 1987) studied accordion, piano and musicology at the Perpignon Conservatory, Trossingen (Germany), Lucerne (Switzerland), and at the Sorbonne in Paris. She has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in many countries, and has worked with many ensembles in the field of contemporary music. In addition she often teaches music courses, and is currently resident at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris. For further information email: fanny.vicens@orange.fr |
10th International Accordion Competition, Beltinci – Sloveniaby Harley Jones |
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 The 10th International Accordion Competition takes place in Beltinci, Slovenia, May 8th to 11th, organized by Murska Subota and the Music School Beltinci. The competition includes sections (various age categories) for solo accordion in both classical and entertainment music, chamber ensembles with accordion, solo diatonic accordion, accordion orchestras, and the music of Slavko and Vilko Avsenik (soloists). Money prizes are on offer for all the sections. For full competition details download: 2014Beltinci The closing date for entries is 4th April 2014. |
CT Tango Ensemble Album Launch, Cape Town - South Africaby Rob Howard |
  The CT Tango Ensemble launch their new CD, ‘Tango Dreams’, on January 25th, 8pm, at the Artscape Theater Centre, D F Malan St, Foreshore, 8001 Cape Town, Western Cape.The CD includes music by Astor Piazzolla, some traditional tangos, tango-valse and milonga pieces, and original pieces composed by Stanislav Angelov and Charles Lazaar. CT Tango Ensemble are Stanislav Angelov (Bandoneón, Accordion & Vibrandoneon), Petrus de Beer (Violin), Albert Combrink (Piano) & Charles Lazar (Double Bass).The album features several guest artists who will join them on this spectacular evening including Melanie Scholtz (Vocals), Juan Simon (Vocals), Dan Shout (Saxophone), Peter Narun (Guitar) & Kevin Gibson (Drums). In addition to the musicians, the renowned tango dance teacher Emiliano Fernandez, from Buenos Airies, will be present. From 9.30pm until late, following the concert, there will be Milonga in the Artscape Theater Foyer. For further information email: music@goodmusic.co.za |
41st 'Kleine Tage (Small Days) der Harmonika' Competitions, Klingenthal - Germanyby Harley Jones |
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| Young accordionists from the Free States of Saxony, Thuringia and Bavaria, from the Czech Republic and the guest federal states of Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg meet annually in Klingenthal for competitions to demonstrate their skills and to gain competition experience and coveted prizes. For many participants, this is the stepping stone to participation in Klingenthal International Accordion Competitions held every May. Full entry details, rules and regulations are online at: Klingenthal The 'Kleine Tage' is a living example of the international connecting spirit of this European region. |
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Video: Tango Ole Guapa Provided by Pino Di Modugno - Italyby Harley Jones |
| This video was put online by the famous Italian accordionist Pino Di Modugno. The work is the ever popular Ole Guapa, and is superb accordion and orchestra music. Enjoy. |
Video: Bon Jovi Performing 'Mama's Got a Squeezebox' - USAby Harley Jones |
| Bon Jovi performing cover of The Who's 'Mama's Got a Squeezebox' live on their Circle Tour, at American Airlines Arena, Dallas, Texas, 4th November 2010. One of the great all time accordion related pop hits. |
Gary Dahl Releases Volumes 5 and 6 in eBook Series, Washington - USAby Kevin Friedrich |
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 Composer, arranger, teacher and accordionist Gary Dahl of Puyallup, Washington, has released two more exciting eBook volumes of arrangements to add to his growing collection of eBooks. The Volumes 5 and 6 include favorites like: ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco’, ‘In the Mood’, ‘Ebb Tide’, ‘The Music of the Night’, ‘Time to Say Goodbye’, ‘Lara's Theme’, ‘The Impossible Dream’, ‘The Baby Elephant Walk’, and many, many more. What makes these books unique is that customers can view a sample of each piece in each eBook before buying, simply by clicking on the book. The latest volumes join his previously released e-books including Latin Favorites, Favorite French Standards, The American Songbook, and Favorite Waltzes and Polkas. Gary has developed an impressive body of work including hundreds of arrangements and more than a dozen books currently in publication by Mel Bay Publications. In addition to his publications, Gary provides specialized training for all levels of students where lessons are available via computer MP3 for students worldwide. For more information on Gary Dahl's career as well as arrangement samples in .pdf format and .mp3 sound track samples of select works, information on lessons and ordering information, please visit www.accordions.com/garydahl |
Video: Martynas Levickis Performing Fragilissimo by Gorka Hermosa - UKby Harley Jones |
| Martynas Levickis is performing a solo, Fragilissimo by Gorka Hermosa, put online recently by http://www.livejunction.org Lithuanian accordionist Martynas Levickis’ (now living in London) best selling album ‘Martynas’, released in 2013, was recently voted CD of the year by listeners to the UK radio station Classical FM. |
Henry Doktorski Concert, Pittsburgh – USAby Rob Howard |
 American accordion virtuoso Henry Doktorski gave a very well received solo recital at the Carnegie Library, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Sunday January 12th. It was standing room only as Henry performed well-known pieces, demonstrating the versatility of the accordion. The program included: ‘Hungarian Dance No. 5’ - Johannes Brahms, ‘Ave Maria’ - Franz Schubert, ‘Clarinet Polka’ - Traditional Polish, ‘Oblivion’ - Astor Piazzolla, ‘Czardas’ - Vittorio Monti, Theme and Variation on Richard Rodgers' ‘Edelweiss’ - Henry Doktorski, ‘My Florence’ and ‘Deiro Rag’ - Guido Deiro, and ‘Celestina Polka’ - Pietro Deiro. |
Video: Adiós Nonino by Quintet from Conservatorio "Jesús de Monasterio" - Spainby Harley Jones |
| Adiós Nonino performed by 5 students from the Conservatorio "Jesús de Monasterio" at the December 2013 XXI Accordion "Arrasate Hiria" 2013 International Competition and Festival (Accordion Festival Guipuzcoano, Mondragon) where the Quintet was awarded the 1st prize, Category Senior Chamber Music. The formation of the quintet is inspired by the original Piazzolla Quintet and consists of: Juan Matias (accordion), Cristina Cubas (violin), Naomi Gonzalez (guitar), Daniel Gutiérrez (piano), Javier Bolado (acoustic bass). Accordion tutor at the Conservatorio "Jesús de Monasterio" Music Conservatory of Santander, Spain is composer / performer / historian Gorka Hermosa. |
Video: Agnė Daučianskaitė Performing - Lithuaniaby Harley Jones |
| Performer: Agne Daucianskaite (accordion, teacher G. Lukošiene) was one of the Roderick F. Tuck foundation recipients for 2011/12 year. The main aim of the foundation is to support young and talented musicians of Lithuania. Agne Daucianskaite performs: 1. Sonata Cm - D.Scarlatti 2. Etude - Franck Angelis |
Video: Duo "Concertino" with String Ensemble 'Quattro Corde' - Ukraineby Harley Jones |
| Published on Dec 12, 2013, The accordion Duo "Concertino" with string ensemble 'Quattro Corde', Artistic Director and accompanist, Angela Prykhodko. Filmed by Salut Studio. Duet accordionists "Concertino" was created in 2000 as professional staff of the Art Institute Carpathian National University. V.Stefanyk. "Concertino" is: - Myron Cherepanyn - Doctor, Professor, Honored Artist of Ukraine, Head of the Department of Musicology and akordeonnoho art, Art Institute of Carpathian National University. V.Stefanyk. - Marina Bulda - Ph.D., Assistant professor of musicology and art akordeonnoho Art Institute of Carpathian National University. V.Stefanyk. Music: 1. R.Lovland. Song from a Secret Garden 2. Y.Straus. Trick-track 3. J.Rossini. Cavatina of Phigaro from the opera "The Barber of Seville" 4. M.Scoryck. Melody. 5. L.Colodub. The Ukrainian Carpathion Rapsodies (the IV part) 6. M.Teodorakis. Sirtaki 7. J.Peterburski. To ostatnia niedziela 8. V. Monti. Chardash 9. P.Dezmond. Take Five 10. G.Shenderyov. The variations on the theme of K.Weill "Meckie-Messer" 11. V.Kovtun. Forgiveness 12. C.Velazguez. Basame-Mucho 13. A.Piazzolla. Libertango. |
Video: Egle Bartkeviciute Performs 'Balkans Overflight' - Lithuaniaby Harley Jones |
| Published on Jan 14, 2014, Egle Bartkeviciute Performs 'Balkans Overflight' by Romas Morkunas with the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, Conductor Modestas Barkauskas. |
Concert at Porto Alegre, Teatro Tulio Piva - Brazilby Harley Jones |
| Concert on 14 May 2013, Teatro Tulio Piva, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Organised by: Luiz Carlos Borges , Lauro Valerio, Wilson Mocellin — with Katia Mocellin, Lauro Valerio, Luiz Carlos Borges, Luciano Maia, Guilherme Goulart, Paulinho Cardoso, Samuca Do Acordeon and Ilaria Scaffardi at Porto Alegre Brazil. |
Video: Franco Roscia and Elisa D'Arpino - Italyby Harley Jones |
| Published on Nov 2, 2013, Franco Roscia and Elisa D'Arpino perform Lupin - I Will Survive - Corazon Espinado - Non Vivo più senza te - Brivido Caldo - Di sole e d'azzurro |
Video: Tori Trio Perform Music by Jure Tori - Sloveniaby Harley Jones |
| Reflection of Memory - Tori trio - RTV SLO, Aritmija koncert 2013 Published on Dec 25, 2013 Reflection of Memory - Tori Trio Music by Jure Tori Jure Tori (accordion) Eduardo Contizanetti (guitar) Ewald Oberleitner (double bass) |
Video: Paris Moscou Duo - Franceby Harley Jones |
| Video: Sent out by the Paris Moscou Duo wishing everyone a Happy New Year, lots of happiness and good health. |
Video: Wiesia Dudkowiak Pati Blues - Ukraineby Harley Jones |
| Wiesia Dudkowiak Pati Blues & Mascot, "FIFI trapped in a barrel...flees again... |
Video: Semir Sammy Hasic at MGM Macau - Chinaby Harley Jones |
| Semir Sammy Hasic with Vincent Liauw, Tiffany Lau, Cecilia JunJun Li, Lars Jahn, Felix NingYi Wei and Tjoe Man Cheung at MGM in Macau. |
‘14 Years Ago’: Master Class in Bulgaria, January 2000by Rob Howard |
| The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending January 21st 2000 included an item about a master class taking place in Bulgaria. We have not heard from Bulgaria recently, and wonder what accordion activities are going on nowadays. January Master Class – Bulgaria Contributed by Tsvetana Kojuharova from ‘Accordion Magic’ A master class organized by the Bulgarian Accordion Organization (BOA) together with the Pleven High Music School will be held on January 21st and 22nd in Pleven. The event will include lessons on ‘Bulgarian Folklore and Variete’, by Neno Koichev (Chairman of the BOA Music Council), ‘Classical and modern music’, by Diana Stancheva, and ‘Arrangements for chamber ensembles’, by Georgi Mitev. Approximately 25 participants are expected. |
Future events |
Roberto Lucanero and Marco Meo Tour – Belgiumby Rob Howard |
 Roberto Lucanero (diatonic button accordion and vocals) and Marco Meo (vocals and tambourine) perform the traditional folk songs and tunes from the Marche region of central Italy, and have worked as a duo since 2011. They are about to tour Belgium, as follows:January 18th, 9pm – Belsele, Antwerp January 19th - Stefan Timmermans' place, Gooik January 20th, 9pm – Trefpunt Café January 22nd - master class, Villeneuve d'Ascq January 24th, 8pm – sint-lievenscollege, 9000 Gent January 25th – 8pm – L’Aquilone ASBL, Liege Roberto Lucanero is the new Artistic Director of the International Accordion Festival in Castelfidardo, Italy. |
Worthing Accordion Concert, West Sussex – UKby Rob Howard |
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 The Worthing Accordion Concert takes place at the English Martyrs Church, Goring by Sea, West Sussex, on Saturday January 18th, 7pm, featuring the Crawley Accordion Orchestra (MD Gennaro Fiondella) and special guest Alan Young, from the Isle of Wight. |
Rob Reich’s January Gigs, California – USAby Rob Howard |
 The versatile US accordionist Rob Reich performs as follows during January:January 18th - with Rob Reich Trio at Divino Osteria, Sausalito January 19th - with Rob Reich Trio at Bird & Beckett, San Francisco January 21st - with Kally Price at Blush Wine Bar, San Francisco January 22nd - with Gaucho at Amnesia, San Francisco January 23rd - with Gaucho at Yoshi's, Oakland January 26th - with Gaucho at Brenda's French Soul Food, San Francisco January 28th - with Kally Price at Blush Wine Bar, San Francisco January 29th - with Gaucho at Amnesia, San Francisco For further information email: robbyreichmusic@gmail.com |
Mazaika @ The Green Note, London - UKby Rob Howard |
 On Friday January 24th, 8.30pm until 11pm, the duo Mazaika perform Russian songs, Gypsy fiddle, Tango and more at The Green Note, 106 Parkway, London NW1 7AN. The Green Note is just 3 minutes’ walk from Camden Town tube station.Mazaika are Igor Outkine - accordion, vocals, and Elizabeth Harrison - violin. For further information email: igor.outkine@yahoo.com |
International Competition for Avsenik Award, Bohinj - Sloveniaby Rob Howard |
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 The International Competition for Avsenik Award takes place on January 25th and 26th in Begunje, Bohinj, Slovenia. This competition focuses on the Avsenik-style music of Slovenia, and there are sections for different types of solo accordion, including diatonic button and the Steirische Harmonika, and for ensembles.For further information email: gsa@avsenik.com |
Texas Folklife's Big Squeeze Accordion Contest Expands Talent Search - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
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| Texas Folklife announces its eighth annual Big Squeeze accordion contest for up-and-coming Texas musicians, 21 years of age or younger being players in all genres of the Lone Star State’s accordion-based music, including German, Czech, and Polish polka; Creole, and Cajun zydeco; and conjunto, norteño, and Tejano. The Big Squeeze 2014 talent showcases: · February 1: Houston Creole Festival · February 8: La Joya High School · February 9: McDonald Public Library in Corpus Christi · February 22: Texas Polka Festival & Symposium in Schulenburg · February 23: MECA [Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts] in Houston · March 23: Latino Cultural Center in Dallas · March 29: Los Fresnos High School · April 4: Gallista Gallery with Conjunto Heritage Taller in San Antonio The nine finalists will be announced on April 11. The finalists will perform at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin on Saturday, April 26. Three Grand Prize Winners will be selected. There will be one winner for each accordion category—polka, zydeco, and conjunto. All three winners will perform at Texas Folklife’s highly acclaimed annual Accordion Kings & Queens Festival at Houston’s Miller Outdoor Theatre on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Entries close April 7, 2014. The complete contest rules and entry forms are available by calling (512) 441-9255. Big Squeeze information: Sarah Rucker/ (512) 441-9255 / srucker@texasfolklife.org |
Folkworks Winter Workout Day, Gateshead – UKby Rob Howard |
| On Saturday January 25th, 10am, there will be a Folkworks Winter Workout Day on ‘Accordion technique – especially the left hand’ at The Sage, Gateshead. The course is aimed at Intermediate / Advanced standard players, and the tutor is Ian Lowthian. There will also be courses for fiddle, flute, guitar and other fretted instruments taking place. Ticket prices are £36 (£24 concessions) for the whole day (three sessions); £15 (£10 concessions) per individual session. For further information email: ticket.office@sagegateshead.com |
Frédéric Deschamps Accordion Seminar, Maipú – Chileby Rob Howard |
 On Monday January 27th to 31st daily, from 10am until 8pm, French educator Frédéric Deschamps leads an accordion seminar at Centro Cultural La Pluma, Av Carmen 1619, Maipú, Chile. The day involves 4 lessons of 30 minutes each plus coaching time, implementing techniques developed by Frédéric Deschamps in the last 20 years. For further information email: ernest.calderon@gmail.com |
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Marcelo Caldi Concert, Rio de Janeiro – Brazilby Rob Howard |
 On Monday January 27th, 9pm, accordionist Marcelo Caldi performs in concert at the Midrash Centro Cultural, Rua General Venâncio Flores, 184 - Leblon, 22.441-090 Rio de Janeiro. Caldi performs a new show, ‘Sertão Portenho’, featuring a spectrum of Latin music, from tango to baião, with compositions by Ástor Piazzolla, Luiz Gonzaga, Dominguinhos, Sivuca and several others. The concert also involves the guitarist Nando Duarte. |
Natalya Chesnova Concert, Tradate (VA) – Italyby Rob Howard |
 Milan-based Russian accordionist Natalya Chesnova performs in a concert for the celebration of the Giorno della Memoria (Day of Remembrance) at Teatro Cinema Nuovo, Abbiate Guazzone, Tradate (VA) on Monday January 27th, 8.30pm. |
Accordéon Fest in Zagreb - Croatiaby Harley Jones |
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| The event runs from 11th to 15th June 2014 from 20 hours each day at the Paviljon Park Zrinjevac, Zagreb. Over the 5 days, there are famous accordionists, students, duets, groups and orchestras. So all who love the accordion, come and enjoy. Organizers are: Ivana Art Studio, Prof. Semir Hasic and sponsor Zagreb Tourist Board. |
New and Updated Sites |
Gary Dahl Releases New Arrangement - USAby Gary Dahl |
 Gary Dahl - Author, composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator announces the following updated music title for purchase on-line. 'Crimson Time', catalog: DH0245 Sample for this music is now available at the Music For Accordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
Updated Gary Daverne video page and websiteby Harley Jones |
 Composer, Arranger and conductor Gary Daverne ONZM website has been updated with new pictures and a video page.http://www.garydaverne.gen.nz/videos.htm |
Updated Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand (AEBNZ) websiteby Heather Masefield |
  The Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand (AEBNZ) website has been updated with 2014 examination prices, entry forms and also a newsletter for teachers. |
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Accordion - Black Orpheus CD by Nihad Hrustanbegovic, Accordionby Joan C. Sommers |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Accordion - Black Orpheus CD by Nihad Hrustanbegovic, Accordion, in English language, reviewed by Joan C. Sommers. |
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