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Resultats et photos, 49ème Concours International de Klingenthal - Allemagneby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Les résultats et les photos des accordéonistes, du public et des amis, lors du 49 ème concours international d’accordéon 2012, à Klingenthal. 2012 Klingenthal |
Congrès d’hiver 2013 à Vienne - Autricheby Harley Jones |
Le Congrès d’hiver 2013 de la Condéfération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) et la 129 ème Assemblée Générale des délégués auront lieu à Vienne, en Autriche, du 1 au 3 février 2013, organisés par l’association des accordéonistes d’Autriche (HVÖ) Les délégués et participants séjourneront à l’Hotel Stefanie à Vienne. L’aéroport International de Vienne se situe à environ 16 km de Vienne dans la région de Schwechat. Le centre de la ville peut être atteint rapidement et confortablement par les transports publics. Les personnes de contact sont le président de la HVÖ, Werner Weibert (image en haut à droite) et le Vice-président Dr. Herbert Scheibenreif (image de droite). Horaire : 1er février 2013, réception de bienvenue, suivie d’un concert de l’ensemble d’accordéon de Vienne. 2 février 2013, réunions en journée, Visite de la Maison de Mozart et de la maison de la musique, soirée viennoise à la cave des Augustins. 3 février 2013, réunions durant la matinée, repas et fin du séjour. Toutes les informations peuvent être trouvées sur le site de la CIA. Le prochain grand évènement pour la CIA est la Coupe Mondiale, qui aura lieu du 21 au 25 août à Spoleto, en Italie. Toutes les informations sur le site de la Coupe Mondiale. |
Les principaux festivals et concours chinois 2012by Prof. Li Cong, President, China Accordion Association |
Les principaux évènements à venir en Chine sont: Le Festival d’Art 2012 Guizhou China “Summer of Huaxi” et le premier concours national sur invitation (accordéon et orgue électronique), du 26 juillet au 29 juillet 2012 à Huaxi, Guiyang, Guizhou. Le festival international d’accordéon 2012 “Summer of Harbin” , du 7 au 10 août, au Collège de l’Université de Harbin. Toutes les informations et règlements sont disponibles ici : Harbin 2012 En chinois ici: http://www.accordions.com/china/yuandi/2012-04 ha er bin.html Concours national d’accordéon “Baidi Cup” 2012, du 11 au 13 août 2012, Jinan, Shandong. Informations en chinois: http://www.accordions.com/china/yuandi/2012-04 baidibei-buchongtongzhi.html Concours national d’accordéon Variété “Hohner Cup” 2012, du 15 août au 17 août 2012, Pékin. Informations en chinois: http://www.accordions.com/china/yuandi/2012-04 hohnerbisai-richengbiao.html Le 4ème festival d’accordéon de Tianjin, du 1er au 5 octobre 2012, Tianjin Music Conservatory, Tianjin. Informations en chinois: http://www.accordions.com/china/ Pour plus d’informations, contactez le Président de l’Association chinoise d’accordéon (CAA) Prof. Li Cong : licong@vip.sina.com |
Festival AAA, 11-15 juillet, Baltimore - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
L’association américaine des accordéonistes (AAA) présente son festival 2012 du 11 au 15 juillet 2012 au Sheraton City Center Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. Informations sur le site de l’AAA. La présidente Linda Soley Reed (image de droite) : « Si vous n’avez pas encore effectué vos réservations d’hôtel, nous vous recommandons de la faire au plus tôt. Nous avons déjà dû demander des chambres supplémentaires ! » Les nouveautés, cette année, seront un orchestre du festival junior, sous la direction de Mary Tokarski, ainsi qu’un séminaire « final » par Don Gerundo. De plus, suivant la demande des spectateurs, l’ensemble de Jazz Youth Outreach, qui réunit des jeunes musiciens des écoles de Baltimore sur sélection sera de retour avec de jeunes accordéonistes ambitieux. Le festival verra également le retour de la catégorie variété digitale, et vous pouvez trouver sur le site web de l’AAA la liste des catégories. Le jeudi soir, ce sera la nuit “cabaret italien”. Vendredi soir la nuit des interprètes avec le Busso Trio (avec Frank; Frank, Jr.; and Christina), Tatiana Semichastnaya. et Stas Venglevski. Cette année, l’orchestre du festival présente Mary Tokarski en soliste. Vladimir Mollov et Mary Tokarski seront également presents commme “deux solistes”. Dr. Robert Young McMahan sera rejoint par le jeune saxophoniste classique qui monte, Dr. Paul Cohen, pour l’interprétation d’une nouvelle composition pour accordéon et saxophone de McMahan Gabe Hall-Rodrigues et Frank Petrill joueront en solo et duo durant le festival. Il y a un horaire des séminaires ci-dessous. Veuillez consulter le site de l’AAA et les USA News pour les mises à jour. Pour plus d’informations: AAA1938@aol.com |
Premiere de la Cantate "Genesis" for accordéon, percussion et choeur, Cantabria - Spainby Alejandro Martinez Ares |
le 26 mai 2012 sera donnée la première de la Cantate Genesi à Laredo. Le compositeur, Israel Lopex Estelche (photo en bas à droite) est né en 1983 à Santoña, Cantabria, et a étudié avec des compositeurs tels que Luis de Pablo, Cristobal Halffter, ou David del Puerto. Il a récemment été récompensé pour son œuvre symphonique « OSPA XX years ». Israel L. Estelche aime beaucoup l’accordéon et utilise ses nombreuses possibilités dans un langage libre et un style éclectique, comme dans sa dernière œuvre, Genesis. La création sera jouée par :Alejandro Martinez Ares (accordion – image de droite), Jaime Moraga Vásquez (percussion) et le Choeur Cantabria Chamber (directeur: Jesús Manuel Piedra). La première aura lieu le 26 mai à 20h à l’Eglise Santa Maria, Laredo, Cantabria, et sera sans doute un jour très spécial pour tous les amoureux de belle musique ! Genesis est une œuvre de haute qualité dramatique et expressive, qui représente fortement la musique de Israel L. Estelch. Pour plus d’informations : contact Alejandro Martinez Ares |
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6th Accordion Art Festival & Contests, Pineto - Italyby Renzo Ruggieri |
On the 16th and 17th June 2012 the 6th Accordion Art Festival & Contests takes place in Pineto. After the very successful 5th edition, the event will again take place in Pineto. Competition categories include: • ITALIA AWARD International Competition Award (dedicated to classic-virtuoso-electronic accordion, piano/keyboard, guitar, singing, jazz, electronic accordion, composition, groups) • ORPHEUS AWARD 2012 (the only critics award for Italian accordion CD's, MP3 divided into classical, jazz and world music). • CMA NATIONAL SELECTION (for access to the next CMA Trophée Mondial in Spokane, USA in October 2012) Entry closing date is: 5th June 2012 Artistic Director Event: Renzo Ruggieri Artistic Director for Orpheus Award: Fabio Ciminiera President: Salvatore Cauteruccio Secretary: Claudio Azzaro For further information email: info@accordionartfestival.com |
Torkest Accordion Orchestra (Netherlands) Visit to Renfrew - Scotlandby Robin Hyland |
On 27th April, the Torkest Accordion Orchestra from Veghel in Holland visited with the JBAO (Jimmy Blair Accordion Orchestra) for a sell out concert at the Renfrew Town Hall on Saturday 28th April 2012. Video above of one piece from that concert. An advanced party arrived by ferry with their accordions on the Friday afternoon, and along with JBAO conductor Gary Blair and Robin Hyland, the party went to Glasgow Airport to meet the remaining 27 members of the Torkest Orchestra, which resulted in a "Sing Song" as they came out of the exit doors! Saturday's concert was a brilliant affair for both orchestras. The JBAO started proceedings with a vast array of different styles of music from Scottish, French to Rock & Pop. Torkest also had a great variety of styles which included Rock, Baroque, Symphonies etc. On Sunday night both of the orchestras had a Ceilidh (Scottish dancing/party), at which our visitors certainly let their hair down!! Monday morning, the Torkest Orchestra played two concerts at the Alexandra Parade Primary School in Glasgow, which was very well received by the enthusiastic children. On Tuesday, they went sight seeing in Edinburgh, followed by another concert on the Wednesday afternoon to students of Renfrew High School. The trip was rounded off with a party for both orchestras, who had a great jam session and plenty plenty food!! Thursday was time to head home, but not before a wee sing song in Gary Blair's house! Picture below: concert final bows. |
Acordionada, More than 120 Accordions & VibraTango, Lleida - Spainby Ferran Martinez |
On May 5th, the Catalan Association of accordionists in the city of Lleida celebrated the 10th Acordionada, with the participation of 120 musicians and various outdoor activities to promote the accordion. Lleida City is one of the oldet cities in Spain, about 180 km from Barcelona. For May 5th, it became the capital of the accordion with the 10th Acordionada, a meeting that is prepared throughout the year and takes place in a different city each year. On this occasion, 120 accordionists, between 8 and 70 years, gathered in Lleida, from a dozens of towns throughout Catalonia. Performances at the Enric Granados Auditorium included Vibratango (picture above), several groups of small, medium, and large numbers throughout the day and there was also open air concerts. The Deputy Mayor Montse Parra congratulated the ACDA for this the event, highlighting their involvement and initiative. President of ACDA, Raquel Prado, said that the proposal arose from the desire of music schools and conservatories, where there were accordionists, to promote their instrument. The 10th Acordionada was well supported with very good audiences. |
Video Montage of Photos, Young Accordionists Festival, Skopje - Macedoniaby Anica Karakutovska |
On 12th May, the Macedonian Association of Accordionists ‘Ljubiteli na klasicnata muzika’ (MAA) organized the first Festival of young accordionists at the Concert Hall of the SMBSC ‘Ilija Nikolovski-Luj’ Skopje. Some 47 accordion students from primary and secondary music schools in Macedonia accompanied by their teachers, participated. Above is a video montage of photos from the festival accompanied by music recorded at recent concerts by students of Prof. Zorica Karakutovska. The music includes "Macedonian Timeline" solo by Elizabeta Ilievska- Bete. MAA President Prof. Zorica Karakutovska started the festival with a lecture about the history of the accordion followed by a mini concert by students from the Faculty of Music Skopje, class of Prof.Zorica Karakutovska. Within the festival, all students performed as part of a whole day filled with different activities, sharing experiences and information of the latest activities and future plans. The festival finished with diploma giving ceremony and after party for the participants. MAA Public Relations Anica Karakutovska announced that the next activity of the association will be the qualifications for Macedonian representatives for all competition categories of the Coupe Mondiale 2012. These qualifications will be held in June. For further information, email: anica2206@yahoo.com |
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Upcoming Beltango Europe Tour - Germany, Switzerland, Austriaby Aleksandar Nikolic |
Information about the upcoming European tour by the highly regarded Beltango Quintet. 19 May Stuttgart (Germany) - Tangoloft 20 May Memmingen (Germany) - Kreuzherrnsaal 22 May Stuttgart (Germany) - Tangoloft 23 May Mannheim (Germany) - Tango Flores 24 May Wasserburg (Germany) - St. George Kirche 25 May Luzern (Switzerland) - Luzern Tango Festival 27 May Bregenz (Austria) - Tangissimo Kesselhaus Beltango Quintet players are: Aleksandar Nikolic (bandoneon/accordion), Ivana Nikolic (piano/vocal), Jovan Bogosavljevic (violin), Bogdan Pejic (el.guitar), Ljubinko Lazic (double bass). Beltango Trilogia Triple CD Pack is available online at the website Beltango. |
Date Change for Roland International V-Accordion Festival, Rome - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Marco Cinaglia of Roland Europe S.p.A. has just announced a date change for the 6th Roland International V-Accordion Festival Final from Nov 10th to Nov 3rd 2012. The event will now be held on Friday 2nd November with the Final on Saturday evening, 3rd November at the very prestigious Auditorium della Musica, Rome. The Festival is divided into two steps: National Finals which qualify each national winner to then participate in the 6th Roland V-Accordion International Competition in Rome. The National Finals must take place before 23rd September 2012. The main music requirements are: - any genre of music is allowed - every contestant has to play two different programs. A 10-15 minute program and a 5 minute program - contestants may not use any internal/external audio playback as Wave, MP3, CD, iPOD etc. (as a backing track) and/or external sound modules, MIDI sequencers - the participants may only play V-Accordion, and without singing. The full rules are available as a pdf download: 2012Rol-Rules For further information email your national Roland distributor. |
Stages CNIMA en Auvergne, Juillet et Août - Franceby Jacques Mornet |
Stages CNIMA en Auvergne, Juillet et Août - France |
STAGES AVEC AIDE FINANCIERES POUR MUSICIENS (NES) PROS - FRANCEby Jacques Mornet |
STAGES AVEC AIDE FINANCIERES POUR MUSICIENS (NES) PROS - FRANCE |
Steve Albini and Tatiana Semichastnaya May Performances - USAby Steven Albini, Roland Corporation U.S. |
Steve Albini and Tatiana Semichastnaya will be performing at the following events an venues: Friday, May 18, Nonni's Ristorante, 420 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA. 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 19, D'Argenzio Winery. 1301 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa, CA. 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, San Francisco Accordion Club, 911 Marina Blvd. South San Francisco. Time: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, San Rafael Joe's, 931 4th Street San Rafael, CA. Time: 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 21, Accordion Club of the Redwoods, Herman & Sons Hall, 860 Western Avenue, Petaluma, CA. Time: 7:30 p.m For further information email: steven.albini@rolandus.com |
Stages et Master Classes de Frédéric Deschamps - Franceby |
Les stages d’avril et de mai se sont ponctués par un mémorable passage du Team DESCHAMPS dans l’émission de Pascal Savard. Deux émissions complètes on été enregistrées et seront diffusées très prochainement sur LMTV avec de gauche à droite sur la photo Elsa Gourdy (France), Grayson Masefield (NZ), Dorin grama (Moldavie), Frédéric Deschamps, Mister Patis, Pascal Savard, Guillaume Fric (Aveyron), Radu Laxgang (Moldavie) et Pietro Adragna (Italie). Les prochains rendez-vous pédagogiques de Frédéric Deschamps sont fixés du 2 au 7 du 9 au 13, du 15 au 21, du 23 au 28 Juillet puis du 30 juillet au 4 aout, du 6 au 11, du 13 au 18, 20 au 25 aout puis du 27 aout au 1er septembre. Les cours peuvent être diffusés en LIVE STREAMING à votre convenance, ou effectués à huit-clos. Renseignement et inscriptions : Frédéric Deschamps + 33 6 17 85 38 19 ou frederic.deschamps@wanadoo.fr |
Ian Watson Upcoming Performances - UK, France, Germanyby Romano Viazzani |
Ian Watson has a number of interesting performances in the UK, France and Germany in the coming weeks. May 16 - London Sinfonietta Premiere of 'The Revenge of Miguel Cotto' by Phillip Venables at 'The Village Underground' (Liverpool Street, London). Accordion with 3 Violins, 3 Trombones, 2 Percussion and 2 male voices. May 20 - Aurora Orchestra Performance in Norfolk and Norwich Festival of Ian Watson arrangements of Piazzolla Tangos for Accordion and Orchestra. June 2-7 Bellows and Waves, Devon conductor of the annual accordion orchestra course with 40 players. June 19 Philharmonia Orchestra recording 'Anamorphoses' by J.Schöllhorn for general release. June 20-25 National Theatre several performances as part of the 'Connextions' festival. July 2 Icebreaker, Paris Performance of 'Apollo' by Brian Eno. July 3 Morley Accordion Orchestra conductor of the lunchtime concert at Morley College, London. July 7 Morley Accordion Orchestra conductor of the evening concert at Lost Theatre, Stockwell. July 11-13 London Symphony Orchestra, Aix (Provence) Performance of 'L'Horloge' by Dutilleux with soprano Rene Fleming conducted by Gergiev July 14 John Wilson Orchestra, BBC Proms, Albert Hall semi staged version of 'My Fair Lady' July 15 London Symphony Orchestra, Barbican repeat of the Aix programme with Rene Fleming. August 18 Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, BBC Proms performance of 'The Garden of Earthly Delights' world premiere by Simon Bainbridge. August 27 John Wilson Orchestra, BBC Proms, Royal Albert Hall 'The Broadway Sound' Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin August 29 English National Opera Performances of 'Julietta' by Martinu - performances throughout September and October. September 13/14 Aurora Orchestra, Bremen, Germany repeat performance of 20 May Piazzolla program. |
Servane Le Moller and Manus Noble Recital, Oxford - UKby Karen Ingram |
Accordionist Servane Le Moller and guitarist Manus Noble will present a recital at St Michael’s Church, Summertown, Oxford, Friday 25th May 7.30pm – Tickets £10. Servane Le Moller was born in Luxemburg in 1985 and started to play the accordion at the age of 14 in the class of Maurizio Spiridigliozzi. From 2005 to 2010 she studied at the Folkwang Hochschule in Essen (Germany) under Mie Miki, and in September 2010 she was given a scholarship to do her Masters at the Royal Academy of Music with Owen Murray. Whilst performing in London and throughout the UK, Servane regularly performs in Luxemburg in solo, ensemble and orchestral concerts, in particular with the Luxembourg Sinfonietta. In 2010 Servane performed the world premiere of the piece ‘Partita’ from Maurizio Spiridigliozzi, in the Philarmonie du Luxembourg. An award winning accordionist, Servane is always looking for ways to innovate with unusual combinations of instruments and also others artists, not necessarily musicians. Manus Noble is praised as one of the most exciting and innovative of today’s young guitarists and this concert program by these two young talents will include works by Bach, Piazzolla, Giuliani, Barrios, Takahashi, Britten, Gubaidulina, Ginastera and more. |
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eTracks MP3 Albums by Sergey Osokin Now Online – Internationalby Sergey Osokin |
The eTracks part of the MusicForAccordion.com website starts its 2nd week and has already grown to over 815 MP3 tracks available. Priced at only € 0.70 a track with most albums costing € 8.00 or less its great value. New Albums this week are: 2 albums by Sergey Osokin Eternal Returning IL Cinema Per Sempre |
eTracks MP3 Album by Oivind Farmen Now Online – Internationalby Oivind Farmen |
The eTracks part of the MusicForAccordion.com website starts its 2nd week and has already grown to over 815 MP3 tracks available. Priced at only € 0.70 a track with most albums costing € 8.00 or less its great value. New Album this week is: 1 album by Oivind Farmen Scandinavian Accordion Favourites |
eTracks MP3 Albums by Shmelkov Semion Now Online – Internationalby Shmelkov Semion |
The eTracks part of the MusicForAccordion.com website starts its 2nd week and has already grown to over 815 MP3 tracks available. Priced at only € 0.70 a track with most albums costing € 8.00 or less its great value. New Album this week is: 1 album by Shmelkov Semion L'amour |
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CD REVIEW - The Jewel of the Accordion by Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, Reviewed by Rob Howardby Rob Howard |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of Kanon CD by The Jewel of the Accordion by Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, in English languages, reviewed by Rob Howard. |
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