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Have YOU Organised An Event for World Accordion Day 2012?
Geir Draugsvoll performs with the LSO, London – UK
Accordion Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends and Family
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Donna Maria Regis’ Midwest Concert Tour - USA
Paris-Moscow Duo ‘Franck Angelis’ CD, La Montagne – France
14 Years Ago’ – Accordion Concert in Puerto Rico
Future events |
Marco Lo Russo Concert, Rieti – Italy
Roberto Palermo in ‘Quello che prende gli schiaffi’, Rome - Italy
Squeezebox Circle, Vancouver – Canada
Duo Mares Concert and Premiere, Amsterdam – Netherlands
New and Updated Sites |
New Book, ‘Vintage Accordions’, Stockport – UK
New Book, ‘Vintage Accordions’ Available from MusicForAccordion.com
Jeff Lisenby - accordionist, composer, arranger, releases 7 new composition
Zevy Zions - accordionist,arranger, solo musician, release 1 new music
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First International Accordion Festival of CCOM, Beijing – Chinaby Harley Jones |
  The First International Accordion Festival by the Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM), Beijing, takes place at the university, from November 15th to 20th. Guests are coming from many countries, including the USA, Russia, Germany, Finland, Kazakhstan, and Austria. The festival includes a competition, concerts, master classes, seminars, and the first Asia-Europe dialogue involving accordion experts from China, Korea, Vietnam and Hong Kong and European experts. Event organizer is Cao Xiao-Qing, Professor at the CCOM (picture top left). International celebrities participating include Frank Marocco (USA), Franck Angelis (France, picture lower left), Elsbeth Moser (Switzerland, picture lower right), Mika Väyrynen (Finland, picture top right), Damir Sultanov (Kazachstan), Iosif Purits (Russia) and others. The festival is also supported by Tianjin University, Xi'an Conservatory of Music, Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Sichuan Conservatory of Music, Shenyang Conservatory of Music, Wuhan Conservatory of Music and the People's Liberation Army Art Institute. |
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Have YOU Organised An Event for World Accordion Day 2012?by Harley Jones |
 To performers, accordion orchestra leaders, festival, concert and competition organizers: What are your plans to promote the accordion in your region on World Accordion Day, 6th May 2012?World Accordion Day is held on 6th May because that is the day the accordion was first patented in 1829 in Vienna. World Accordion Day started in 2009 and everyone is urged to register their World Accordion Day activity on the website and send a report (and pictures) after the event. World Accordion Day is a Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) international promotion and CIA President Raymond Bodell said “ALL accordion events celebrating World Accordion Day are welcome. This is a promotion for the accordion in which every accordion enthusiast can participate and help bring the accordion to the attention of the people of their country or region. I particularly ask all major associations and events organizers to plan a special promotion for the weekend of 6th May 2012." For further information email: harleyaccordion@yahoo.com |
Geir Draugsvoll performs with the LSO, London – UKby Rob Howard |
 Geir Draugsvoll performs with the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), conducted by Valery Gergiev, at the Barbican Hall, London, to an already sold out hall, on November 24th, 7.30pm.The program includes ‘Symphony No 5’ – Tchaikovsky, ‘Fachwerk’ - Sofia Gubaidulina, and ‘Symphony No 1’ – Prokofiev. The LSO advertises: Gubaidulina’s use of the bayan accordion is highly purposeful: the instrument’s mechanics and timbre mirror the practice of timber framing to which the work’s title Fachwerk refers, where solid construction underpins a charming outer appearance. Geir Draugsvoll (born 1967) is Norwegian, but now lives in Copenhagen, where he is associate professor at the Royal Academy of Music, Denmark. Geir Draugsvoll has played with orchestras like Russian National Orchestra, the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, Kremerata Baltica, Moscow Soloists, Norwegian Radio Symphony Orchestra, has made concerts all over Europe and also toured to China and Japan. |
Accordion Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends and Familyby Harley Jones |
 Christmas Gift ideas for friends and family at: 2011 Xmas Gift Ideas.These ideas have been compiled to hopefully attract your Xmas gift money to be spent with accordion artists, composers, arrangers and publishers. Please support accordion artistry and choose from over 1,900 eSheet pieces, 350 CD/DVD’s, 1,700 plus printed works and numerous books (text) to choose from. 2011 Xmas Gift Ideas |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
‘Accordions International 2011’, Norfolk – UKby Rob Howard |
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 ‘Accordions International 2011’, at Seacroft Holiday Village, Hemsby, Norfolk, November 11th to 14th proved to be a resounding success, with concerts and workshops all well supported, and a happy atmosphere prevailing throughout the weekend.The music heard in the concerts was wide ranging, including the varied programs of Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, Rosemary Wright, Roy Hendrie, and David Price, the mainly tango and Italian repertoire of Italian duo Cristiano Lui (accordion and bandoneon) and Stefano Ciotola (guitar - photo above), the classical and avant garde styles of solo stars Ksenija Sidorova (Latvia) and Martynas Levickis (Lithuania), the jazz of Jack Emblow & Tony Compton, and the Scottish music of Wayne Robertson. The ever dependable Harry Hussey entertained at mealtimes and at his late night jazz sessions in the bar, and Wayne Robertson played for Scottish dancing following the evening concerts each night. During the day there were various orchestral workshops, ‘meet the artist’ concerts, and a talk by Professor Owen Murray about the Royal Academy of Music. The trade show included a new accordion brand, Diamond Accordions, presented by Greg Doyle, and the book launch of ‘Vintage Accordions' (picture left) by Rob Howard. Full book information in New and Updated sites below. The festival, organized by Heather Smith, next year, moves back to Pakefield, Suffolk, September 6th to 10th. For further information email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk |
Donna Maria Regis’ Midwest Concert Tour - USAby Rob Howard |
 Donna Maria Regis has returned from a very successful Midwest concert tour. She was extremely honored to be the first female concert soloist to perform at A World of Accordions Museum/Harrington ARTS Center in Superior, Wisconsin. Her October 2nd performance won standing ovations and garnered TV coverage by ABC, NBC, and Fox affiliates. The ABC and NBC evening newscasts aired video clips from the actual concert. Fox ran an entire segment featuring a pre-concert interview with her. Donna Maria's appearance in Superior was part of a recent concert tour in which she paid musical tribute to several composers/arrangers for the accordion, among them Aldo DeRossi (her late cousin), Tony Lovello, Charles Magnante, and Frank Ricchio. At the museum not only did Regis perform DeRossi's music, she also presented significant archival materials - recordings, unpublished manuscripts, sheet music, etc, to augment the existing DeRossi exhibit. On behalf of the museum Helmi Strahl Harrington, Ph.D., was delighted to accept these important contributions to the museum. Friendly audiences and standing ovations greeted Donna Maria Regis throughout her tour, which added 3619 miles to her car's odometer. |
Paris-Moscow Duo ‘Franck Angelis’ CD, La Montagne – Franceby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Domi Emorine and Roman Jbanov, known as the Paris-Moscow Duo, have released ‘Franck Angelis’, a CD of the works of the well-known composer. Track list left.The Paris-Moscow Duo can also perform a concert program of popular Franck Angelis music. Solo and Duet eSheet music is available online at Franck Angelis. For further information email: domi.emorine@libertysurf.fr |
14 Years Ago’ – Accordion Concert in Puerto Ricoby Rob Howard |
 The accordion is perhaps the most international of instruments, and is popular because it adapts so very well to musical traditions worldwide. Accordions Worldwide reports on accordion activity in lots of countries, but there are some places we rarely hear from. Two weeks ago we included a report of a concert in 1997 in one such place, Tibet, and this time we note a concert in Puerto Rico, advertised in the news for November 21st 1997. It would be good to know more about accordion activity in Puerto Rico today. ACCORDION CONCERT IN PUERTO RICO Contributed by Juan Casanas The Puerto Rico Accordionists Association Orchestra will be holding its pre-Christmas concert on November 21st at 1pm. The concert will take place at the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music under the direction of its Director Esther Eugenia Bertieaux and guest Director Joan Cochran Sommers. During November Professor Joan Cochran Sommers will be giving master classes for interested members. For further information write to: Asociación de Acordeonistas de Puerto Rico, P.O. Box 195373, San Juan, Puerto Rico or email: juancasa@caribe.net |
Future events |
‘Accordion Babes’ Concerts, NW States – USAby Rob Howard |
  Accordionists Amber Lee Baker and Renee de la Prade are presently touring to sell the 2012 Accordion Babes Album and Pin-Up Calendar. Their remaining dates are:November 18th, 8pm - Beery House, Seattle, Washington November 19th, 8pm - Troubadour Music Center, Corvallis, Oregon November 20th, 7pm - Alex's Restaurant, Ashland, Oregon For further information email: accordionpinupcalendar@gmail.com |
Marco Lo Russo Concert, Rieti – Italyby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Marco Lo Russo and guitarist Marco Pennese play at a traditional event known as “Castagne, vino e….” or in English “Chesnuts and wine ….. on Saturday November 19th, 4.30pm, in Rieni, central Italy.For further information email: dina.tomezzoli@alice.it |
Roberto Palermo in ‘Quello che prende gli schiaffi’, Rome - Italyby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Roberto Palermo performs on stage in a play ‘Quello che prende gli schiaffi’, by Russian dramatist Leonid Nikolaevic Andreev, at the Teatro Argentina, Via di Torre Argentina, Rome, November 29th to December 11th.For further information email: rob.palermo@yahoo.it |
Squeezebox Circle, Vancouver – Canadaby Rob Howard |
 The next Squeezebox Circle accordion get together takes place at Spartacus Books, 684 E. Hastings, Vancouver, on December 1st, 8pm.The circles are hosted by Bruce Triggs and Rowan Lipkovits, co-hosts of Vancouver Coop Radio (CFRO)'s Accordion Noir radio show (every Wednesday, 10 - 11 pm on CFRO 102.7 FM or anytime online at http://accordionnoir.org). For further information email: alan@zisman.ca |
Duo Mares Concert and Premiere, Amsterdam – Netherlandsby Rob Howard |
 On December 7th, the Duo Mares will perform a full evening concert at the Kleine Zaal of the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam. The program will consist of transcriptions by John Dowland, Benjamin Britten, Manuel de Falla, Igor Stravinsky and Astor Piazzolla as well as original pieces by Nico Huijbregts, Chiel Meijering and Roderik de Man, whose new work ‘Tangente’ will be premiered at this concert. The Duo Mares are the unusual combination of Marko Kassl (accordion) and Esra Pehlivanli (viola), who have been performing together since 2004. The unique sound of the combination viola and accordion is amazingly versatile and has surprising aural possibilities. To date, there have been over 20 compositions dedicated to the Duo Mares. Their concert programs include works from early till contemporary music, next to interdisciplinary performances. For further information email: marko@duomares.com |
New and Updated Sites |
Oivind Farmen selling his new CDby Oivind Farmen |
 Oivind Farmen selling his CD titled 'Scandinavian Accordion Favourites'.Titles are: 1. Gronn Pastell; 2. Gromgutten 3. Amaryllis 4. Bryllupstoner i Selbu kirke 5. Fredag den 13de 6. Kjhakala 7. Prelude from " Scandinavian Suite" 8. Valse Elegance 9. Toppsy mazurka 10. Scherzo in A minor 11. Halsning Fran Sodern 12. Valse Brilliante 13. Spitfire Sound samples and credit card purchase online at Oivind Farmen. |
New Book, ‘Vintage Accordions’, Stockport – UKby Rob Howard |
 A new book, ‘Vintage Accordions’, available from November 1st, is an all-colour pictorial history of the accordion, in its various forms, from the early 19th Century onwards up to the present time. There are 300 pictures plus information and some articles. This book is a limited edition, A4 sized, 60 pages, and in hardback. It costs £10 plus £2 postage and packing for UK from Rob Howard, 42 Avondale Rd, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire SK3 9NY, UK. Overseas postage and packing is £4 to the EU countries and £7 postage and packing to all other parts of the world. British Pounds cheques only due to high UK bank charges. Paypal accepted. The Author Rob Howard, is renowned for his series of books titled An A to Z of the Accordion and Related Instruments, Volume 1 through Volume 4. These are available online at Rob Howard. For purchasing the book “Vintage Accordions” or for further information, email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
New Book, ‘Vintage Accordions’ Available from MusicForAccordion.comby Rob Howard |
| Available online with secure server credit card purchase in Euro or US$ Catalog No: robaccord05 ‘Vintage Accordions’ The new book, ‘Vintage Accordions’ is an all-colour pictorial history of the accordion, in its various forms, from the early 19th Century onwards up to the present time. There are 300 pictures plus information and some interesting historical articles. This book is a limited edition, A4 sized, 60 pages, and in hardback. |
Jeff Lisenby - accordionist, composer, arranger, releases 7 new compositionby Jeff Lisenby |
 Jeff Lisenby - accordionist, composer, arranger, releases 7 new composition for accordion available for purchase online. 'Caruban Knights', catalog:jlisenby001, 'Ease On Down The Road', catalog:jlisenby002, 'Yesterdays', catalog:jlisenby003, 'Soliña', catalog:jlisenby004, 'Ring Of Fire', catalog:jlisenby005, 'Out Of Nowhere', catalog:jlisenby006 and 'A Spy In Tortuga', catalog:jlisenby007. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Zevy Zions - accordionist,arranger, solo musician, release 1 new musicby Zevy Zions |
 Zevy Zions - accordionist,arranger, solo musician, release 1 new music for accordion available for purchase online. 'Haydn's Serenade', catalog:zzions016. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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“Russian Favourites” CD by Alexander Sevastianby Joan C. Sommers |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of ““Russian Favourites" CD, reviewed by Joan Cochran Sommers. Artist is Alexander Sevastian. |
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