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Стартовал первый международный аккордеонный конкурс в Шеньчжене, ‘China Shenzhen Xixiang Music Valley 2015’ – Китайby Harley Jones |
Речь на открытии конкурса произнес профессор Ли Цун (Li Cong, Китайская аккордеонная ассоциация), а секретарь Рабочего Комитета Партии Шеньженя Вей Янбин (Wei Jianbin) и президент CIA Рэймонд Бодель (Raymond Bodell) объявили о старте мероприятия. Концерт-открытие посетили представители спонсоров: - Ассоциации Китайский Музыкантов; - Рекламного отдела Коммунистической Партии Китая в Баоань, Шэньчжень; - Федерации Литературы и Искусства Шеньчженя; - Китайской Аккордеонной Ассоциации; - Шеньчженьской Аккордеонной Ассоциации; - Концертного зала ‘Xixiang Music Valley’; - Народного Центра Искусств Баоаня; - Центра Искусств и спорта ‘Xixiang’ Баоаня; Ежедневные отчеты, видео, результаты, а также программу международного конкурса ‘China Shenzhen Xixiang Music Valley‘, который пройдет с 16 по 20 июля можно посмотреть на сайте 2015 Shenzhen. Больше видео с мероприятия появятся онлайн в течение следующих недель. |
Видео: Аккордеонный квинтет на открытии конкурса, Шеньчжень – Китайby Harley Jones |
Янг Ди, Сюн Ланьсинь, Хе Е и Хуанг Зиминг исполняют «Маленькую ночную серенаду» В.А. Моцарта. |
Видео: Джаз бэнд ‘Awakening’ на открытии конкурса, Китайby Harley Jones |
«Обливион» А. Пьяццоллы в исполнении джаз бэнда ‘Awakening’ в составе Ши Минхуи (баян), Биан Херли (бас), Скотт Деннисон (гитара) и Сю Сяолунь (ударные). |
Видео: Зауральское трио баянистов на открытии конкурса, Китайby Harley Jones |
Зауральское трио баянистов исполняет 3 часть концерта «Лето» из цикла А. Вивальди «Времена года». |
Видео: Ученики шеньчженской школы ‘Shekou Yucai No. 1’ на открытии конкурса, Шеньчжень – Китайby Harley Jones |
Ученики Шеньчженской школы исполняют ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ на открытии международного аккордеонного конкурса ‘China Shenzhen Xixiang Music Valley’. |
Семинары Американской Аккордеонной Ассоциации (AAA) под руководством доктора Уильяма Шиммеля (William Schimmel), Нью-Йорк – СШАby Rob Howard |
AAA в 21 раз проводит свои семинары, которые в 2015 году пройдут с 7 по 9 августа в Нью-Йорке. В семинарах примут участие д-р Роберт Янг Мак Маан, Мики Гудман Шиммель, Пол Штейн, Уилл Холсхаузер, Бенджамин Иккис, Джон Фоти, Арт Бейли, Дуг Макофка, Эрика Мэри Манчини и многие другие. Большинство членов Бруклинского Аккордеонного Клуба, в том числе Маюми Мияока, Питер Флинт, Дениз Конселик, а также ансамбль ‘Bachtopus’ также примут участие в семинарах. В дополнение к аккордеонистам в семинаре примут участие исполнительница на терменвоксе Элизабет Браун, исполнитель на шо Майкл Деймс, тромбонист, скрипач, пианист, арфист, гитарист и другие. На мероприятии прозвучит несколько премьер, а также будет представлен новый CD д-ра У. Шиммеля ‘The Theatre of the Accordion’ («Театр аккордеона»). Изначальной целью семинаров, начиная с самого первого в 1994 году, было создание сильного аккордеонного сообщества в Нью-Йорке, сообщества артистов, которое могло бы общаться на равных с остальными разнообразными художественными нью-йоркскими сообществами. Эта идея отражена в семинарах и концертах мероприятия. Семинары – это не только серия мастер-классов и концертов. Это опыт полного погружения в обстановку творческого общения, когда стихает конкуренция и споры, а от потока идей может закружиться голова. Приглашаем всех посетить семинары этого года под названием ‘Chock full O’ Learnin’, которые состоятся 7,8 и 9 августа в культурном центре ‘Tenri Cultural Center’ в Нью-Йорке: www.ameraccord.com Дополнительная информация по e-mail: billschimmel@billschimmel.com |
Концерт ‘A Noite do Acordeon no Canal da Música’, Куритиба – Бразилияby Rob Howard |
Итальянский аккордеонист Паоло Гандольфи (Paolo Gandolfi) и аккордеонный октет Жоао Педро Тексейры ‘João Pedro Teixeira Accordion Octet’ выступят в субботу 1 августа в 21.00 на бразильском музыкальном канале ‘Canal da Música’, Куритиба. Концерт пройдет под названием ‘A Noite do Acordeon no Canal da Música’ («Аккордеонная ночь на Музыкальном Канале»). Многоопытный аккордеонист Паоло Гандольфи, преподаватель университета в Италии, выпустивший ряд книг и множество CD, частый гость в Бразилии. Жоао Педро Тексейра начал играть на аккордеоне в 8 лет. Музыкальные пристрастия Жоао воспитывались на традициях бразильской танцевальной музыке Форро. Он недавно появился на музыкальной сцене и зарекомендовал себя как один из талантливейших бразильских аккордеонистов. |
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2015 American Accordionists' Association (AAA) Festival A Huge Success - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
The 2015 AAA Festival was held in Alexandria, Virginia July 8-12, 2015. Attendees were delighted with the vast array of accordion activities ranging from competitions to virtuoso concerts. The Faithe Deffner Memorial Competition report is below. Winner of the Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition: Daniel Benedetti Honorable Mention: Joseph Ciccone and Will Comer. For a complete list of winners, please view: 2015AAA-Results.pdf The AAA competition categories took on a whole new perspective this year with category prizes being awarded as "merit awards" which meant that each competitor received a true mark of the technical and musical proficiency of the performance from the judges and subsequently awarded prizes according to the mark they received. The Luncheon Concert on July 9 featured: The Potomac Accordion Ensemble directed by Joan Grauman; Robert (accordion) and Rocio (castanets) Ford; Mark Nejako (accordion) and Nick Sungenis (violin); Ken Kunec, accordion. There were many excellent workshops including: Mary Tokarski: "So You Want To Play With Your School or Community Orchestra". Dr. Robert Young McMahan and Melody Ben Flah: " Playing Between the Cracks, the accordion and its place in Tuning Experiments" Ken Moulton: "What It Takes to Run the Mantovani Orchestra" Paul Ramunni: "The Accordion-A Living Legacy and Part of our American DNA" Rita Barnea: "The Music of Eugene Ettore" Prof. Joan C. Sommers: "How to Prepare Properly for a Rehearsal" SGM Manny Bobenrieth: "Playing for Uncle Sam" Lauren Brody "Klezmer and Balkan Ornamentation for Accordionits" The Thursday evening concert featured the Busso Festival Orchestra conducted by Frank Busso, Jr. with Amanda Parziale, vocalist. Frank Busso, Sr. also sang. The orchestra entertained everyone with a program of popular music, show tunes, etc. It is really inspiring to see family members involved. Frank Busso, Jr. as conductor, his father Frank Busso, Sr. in the orchestra with his daughter, Christina, who also played the flute. The Friday Concert featured the talents of: Grayson Masefield, Joe Natoli, Dr. Robert Young McMahan with Cecylia Barczyk, cello, Viatcheslav Semionov, The Eddie Monteiro Trio, and the Accordion Pops Orchestra directed by Al Terzo, Kevin Friedrich was MC of the Saturday Evening Concert which featured the 2015 AAA Festival Orchestra conducted by Al Terzo. Don Gerundo performed for the Pre-Banquet Cocktail Hour. Manny Bobenrieth and the United States Army Strolling Strings, a group of 20 professional musicians, was a truly impressive presentation of music including Broadway show tunes and much more. It added great elegance to the occasion. Opportunities for ensemble playing for youth was a Junior Festival Orchestra conducted by AAA President Mary Tokarski. Bob Vitale conducted the 2015 Youth Jazz Ensemble which included accordion, trumpet, trombone, sax, bass, and drums. The 2015 Festival was enjoyed by everyone thanks to the dedicated efforts of the AAA Officers and Festival Coordinators including: AAA President and Contest Chairman Mary Tokarski, Dr.Joseph Ciccone, Linda Soley Reed, Frank Busso, Sr., Dr. Robert Young McMahan, Joan Grauman, Marilyn O'Neil, Frank Busso, Jr. and ob Vitale. Make sure to put the 2016 AAA Festival on your calendar. It takes place July 6-10, 2016 at the Adams Mark Hotel in Buffalo, New York. For further information: www.ameraccord.com |
Vitaly Kondratenko (Russia) Wins $20,000 1st Prize Deffner Competition - USAby Kevin Friedrich |
Russian accordionist Vitaly Kondratenko won the $20,000 first prize, the largest prize ever offered in an accordion competition, and maybe in any classical musical competition! The Faithe Deffner Memorial Competition was held at the recent American Accordionists' Association (AAA) festival in Alexandria, Virginia in memory of their President Emerita, the late Faithe Deffner. The four contestants were required to perform three rounds of competition. Round I was a Test Piece, Herrick's Road for accordion and percussion by Karen Fremar. Karen wrote this as an AAA commission in honor of Faithe's Gala Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009, depicting her busy life working on behalf of the accordion from her office located on Herrick's Road in Mineola, NY. Round II asked the contestant to choose any movement from Divertimento by Viatcheslav Semionov and a short classical program. Also commissioned by the AAA, Prof. Semionov dedicated Divertimento to Faithe in honor of her many years service as AAA President. Round III called for a short entertainment program. A dynamic personality in the accordion world, Faithe Deffner was born on the 17th March 1931 and passed away on the 3rd June 2014. She translated her passion for accordion into action as she devoted her life's work to elevating and advancing the instrument worldwide. Throughout her career, Faithe Deffner has participated in almost every aspect of the accordion world. Whether helping to fill the decks of a cruise ship with 700 participating accordion enthusiasts playing 'Anchors Aweigh' as they sailed past the Statue of Liberty, or staging the 2007 Coupe Mondiale in Alexandria, Virginia, the largest international accordion event ever staged in the USA, or arranging for Myron Floren to conduct six busloads of accordionists performing at the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, or collaborating with Lawrence Welk Resorts in a two-year “Search for the Hottest Accordionist", Faithe created numerous and significant opportunities to publicly showcase talented accordionists. After her passing, a friend and AAA Presidential advisor, Steve Stolaruk provided a generous donation that gave an unprecedented $20,000 first prize with additional cash awards of $3,000 & $2,000 for 2nd and 3rd. In addition, Anne Bargou and Linda Soley Reed offered additional financial support that enabled the AAA to host the 'Faithe Deffner Memorial Competition'. Host for the competition was Kevin Friedrich with adjudicators being Joan Cochran Sommers and Joe Natoli. Prize Winners were as follows with their programs which were performed in addition to the set piece Herrick's by Karen Fremar. 1st: Vitaly Kondratenko (Russia) Divertimento (2nd mov. - Nostalgia) by V. Semionov Rakoczy March - Liszt/Horowitz Chiquilin de Bachin by F. Angelis Valse Caprice by V. Semionov 2nd: Emmanual Gasser (Canada) Divertimento (2nd mov. - Nostalgia) by V. Semionov Green Sleeves & Scenarios from the Renaissance by Semionov Accordion Rag by Rossi/Astier Ranch of the Merry Jack by Tikhonov Notes Vagabondes by C. Thomain 3rd: Rachel Quirbach (USA) Divertimento (2nd mov. - Nostalgia) by V. Semionov Concerto in A minor by Grieg, arr. Magnante Yard Bird Suite by De Rossi Omaggio ad Astor Piazzolla by Zubitsky 4th: Szyu Zhu (China) Divertimento (2nd mov. - Nostalgia) by V. Semionov Austurias by Albeniz Winter (1st mov.) from Four Seasons by Vivaldi Variations on an Ukrainian Theme, arr. Palmer & Hughes Celestial Beauty Scattering Flowers by Yugiu Li The 2016 American Accordionists' Association (AAA) festival will take place from July 6-10, 2016 in Buffalo, NY and will include an excursion to the famous landmark Niagara Falls. For more information please visit: www.ameraccord.com. |
Video: Viatcheslav Semionov Performs at the AAA Festival - USAby Dan Grauman |
Bulgarian Suite in Three Parts performed by the composer Viatcheslav Semionov (Russia) at the 2015 AAA Festival Gala Concert in Alexandria, Virginia. |
Chapter 16 Warm Up, Before You Play by John Bonica - USAby Harley Jones |
Chapter 16 of the book "Play Your Accordion Without Pain" by John Bonica PT CMP NZRP is now released. This chapter is about protecting your body from potential injury and unnecessary stress while playing or practicing your accordion. - Warm Up Before You Play ... - Stretch Before You Squeeze.... addresses in detail with exercise examples, the subject of adequate warm-up preparation prior to practice or playing. A quote from Chapter 16: So often we blame good old “arther” (arthritis) for our aches and pains in the extremities when really it is merely ligament tightness, poor blood supply to the muscles, and lack of range of motion! So don’t give up because you feel stiff and achy — get out and stretch and exercise and you may be amazed at how your “arthritis” disappears! There will be a minimum of 24 chapters, 16 chapters released so far. Special introductory offer, you can purchase the whole book for US$22 (or Euro equivalent) and be sent each chapter by e-mail as it is released. For more information, and to purchase: John Bonica |
Video: Mika Väyrynen (accordion), Jan-Erik Gustafsson (cello) - Finlandby Harley Jones |
Video of Jan-Erik Gustafsson (cello) And Mika Väyrynen (accordion) perform Romance by A. Scriabin at Sata-Häme Soi festival 3rd July 2015. Published on Jul 4, 2015 |
Video: Rolf Nylend & Håvard Svendsrud & Med Ensemble Perform "Aften på Erdal"by Harley Jones |
Rolf Nylend & Håvard Svendsrud & Med Ensemble Perform "Aften på Erdal" by Norwegian composer Per Bolstad. Published on Jun 25, 2015. Accordions: Rolf Nylend & Håvard Svendsrud. Violin: Arvid Engegård Viola: Juliet Joplin Bass: Svein Haugen Piano: Geir Henning Braaten |
Video: Eddie Monteiro Trio at AAA Festival, Alexandria - USAby Dan Grauman |
Video of the Eddie Monteiro Trio with Eddie Monteiro (accordion), Mitch Guido (saxophone) and Todd Harrison (drums) at the 2015 AAA Festival in Alexandria, Virginia. They performed BeBe by Hermeto Pascoal, in which Eddie does scat singing for which he is famous and One Note Samba by Antonio Carlos Jobim. |
Video: Estelle Laroche on Bonus de Nacre TV - Franceby Harley Jones |
An excerpt from the latest Bonus de Nacre TV program published 2nd July featuring Estelle Laroche. The French TV program Au Bonheur de Nacre by LMtv Sarthe is hosted by Pascal Savard and those not in France can see most editions of these popular programs on youtube or daily motion. |
Video: The Muppet Show in France: "Happy Birthday to You" - Franceby Harley Jones |
A nice happy birthday video that you can send to your accordion friends for their birthday. The scene is in a French cafe with dancing Muppets set to the famous melody of Happy Birthday. |
‘14 Years Ago’: New Article added to Accordions Worldwide in July 2001by Rob Howard |
The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending July 13th 2001 included notification that an article by Friedrich Lips had been added to the Articles file on Accordions Worldwide. The article tells the story of a composition by Edison Vasilyevich Denisov, one of the most important Russian composers of the second half of the 20th Century, and some reaction to it. Accordions Worldwide has on permanent file many articles and biographies of interest to accordionists, covering a very wide range of genres. New Article Online A new Article entitled "It seems like yesterday." written by Friedrich Lips is now online. |
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Sharon Shannon @ Festival Otigueira, Galicia - Spainby Rob Howard |
Irish accordionist Sharon Shannon and her ‘Big Band’ perform at the Festival Otigueira in Spain this weekend, July 18th and 19th. Sharon says, “Especially happy to have the wonderful Richie Buckey back on sax after far too long! The full line up is Rod Quinn on drums, Tony Molloy on bass, Jim Murray on guitar, Alan Connor on piano and electric guitar and vocals, and Sean Regan on fiddle and vocals”. Others performing include accordionist Xabi Abbrurruzanza, The Vale of Atholl Pipe Band (Scotland), Cristina Pato, Capercaillie (Scotland), Jacky Molard Quartet, and many more. |
Ivan Filipchyk Workshop @ Brooklyn Accordion Club, New York – USAby Rob Howard |
Brooklyn Accordion Club’s next meeting, on Sunday July 19th, 2pm until 4pm, features Ivan Filipchyk, who will demonstrate and perform a bayan accordion. All are welcome. Ivan Filipchyk, from Belarus, competed in the 2013 CIA Coupe Mondiale, held in Victoria, BC, Canada. Brooklyn Accordion Club meets at 61 Local, 61 Bergen St., Brooklyn, New York. For further information email: brooklynaccordionclub@gmail.com |
Tommy Newcomen @ Ellon Accordion & Fiddle Club, Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
The versatile accordion entertainer Tommy Newcomen is the guest at the Ellon Accordion & Fiddle Club on Wednesday July 21st, 7.30pm. The venue is the Station Hotel, Station Brae, Ellon AB41 9BD, Scotland. Tommy Newcomen plays for dancing and concerts throughout Scotland, and is also the proprietor of The Music Box in Blaigowrie, retailing CDs and DVDs of many accordionists. |
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Site Updated: Florida Accordion Association - USAby Harley Jones |
The site of the Florida Accordion Association has been updated. |
Charnwood Publish New Douglas Ward Composition - UKby Anna Bodell of Charnwood Publications |
Charnwood Publishing have released a new composition by Douglas Ward titled: Catalog No. DW928 Musical Routes Suite. This is an album of four pieces for beginners. It's all about travel - the pieces being named Avenues, Bridges, Streets, and Tunnels. All are written in the key of C Major. The homepage of Douglas Ward is also updated. Order from Charnwood Music Publishing using the high security eCommerce site provided by Worldpay. |
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CD Review: Ivano Battiston plays Johann Sebastian Bach - Italyby Alessandro Mugnoz |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of Ivano Battiston plays Johann Sebastian Bach, in English and Italian languages. Performer Ivano Battiston, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. |
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