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Hopeful News From Huge Texas Explosion - USA
‘Mastering Accordion Technique’ by Claudio Jacomucci, Rome – Italy
Grayson Masefield Records for Two TV Shows of 'Le Kiosque a Musique' - Switzerland
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Creative Keyboard Club Concert, Auckland - New Zealand
Jacques Pellarin’s latest composition, ‘Momco’, Chambéry – France
'Play Your Accordion Without Pain', New Chapter Released – USA
Richard Galliano Septet, Piazzolla Forever -- In Concert
Video: Patty Abarno Prezioso Fox
‘14 Years Ago’ – Brent Buswell makes his TV debut in 1999
Future events |
Contemporary Accordion Lecture, Moscow – Russia
‘Accordion Babes’ Concert Dates, West Coast – USA
‘Le Printemps de l’accordéon’, Chablais – France
‘Squeezebox Mania 7’, Texas – USA
Roberto Lucanero Concert, Genoa – Italy
11th Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund Event, New York – USA
Pearl Fawcett-Adriano Concerts, England – UK
Helen Maher @ ‘Poetry Spoke Night’, Merseyside – UK
Lácides Romero ‘Duo Nuevo Mundo’ Concert, Bogota – Colombia
3rd Festival d’Accordéon, Bastogne – France
Neapolitan Songs Concert, London - UK
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The World of Accordion International Festival Program Released - Italyby Elke Ahrenholz |
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| 'The World of Accordion' International Festival Program has been released featuring many international soloists and groups, as well as workshops, expositions, a used accordion market, accordion first aid, photo exposition, music and CD’s for sale. Full information available on the website: 'The World of Accordion' |
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Hopeful News From Huge Texas Explosion - USAby Norman Seaton |
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  President of the National Accordion Association (NAA) writes: The huge explosion in West, Texas that is being covered by the news media effects many from our accordion-loving world. West is also knows as the Czech Capital of Texas. The roots of the National Accordion Association run deep in the city of West. Our prayers and concerns are with our friends and family members who live in this wonderful city. So far we have gotten good news: "Family and friends with stitches, cuts and bruises and some with just bruises." Watch the home page of the National Accordion Association site for the latest in news concerning our accordion playing friends and family members. We will keep you posted." |
‘Mastering Accordion Technique’ by Claudio Jacomucci, Rome – Italyby Rob Howard |
 ‘Mastering Accordion Technique’ is a new book by Claudio Jacomucci with Kathleen Delaney, offering a new approach to playing the accordion based on the Alexander Technique.Claudio Jacomucci is a renowned concert accordionist and teacher, and Kathleen Delaney is a professional dancer and Alexander Technique practitioner. The Alexander Technique is designed to help people unlearn bad physical habits, and this book aims to apply its principles to help accordionists play in a relaxed, more efficient and correct manner. The first part of the book deals with specific issues of accordion playing, and the second part focuses on the Alexander Technique, and its practical application to playing the accordion. There will be a book presentation by Claudio Jacomucci and Kathleen Delaney on April 25th, 6.30pm, at ArtEZ Hogeschool, Arnhem, Netherlands. Free entrance. For further information email: info@claudiojacomucci.com |
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Grayson Masefield Records for Two TV Shows of 'Le Kiosque a Musique' - Switzerlandby Christel Sautaux |
 Last Friday and Saturday, Grayson Masefield recorded two shows for Radio and TV on 'Le Kiosque a Musique' hosted by Jean-Marc Richard (picture left) on RTS (Radio Televison Suisse).The Radio show was broadcast live and the TV program will be played in two shows over the next month. Video above: Notes Vagabondes by Claude Thomain, recorded at a concert in Russia, is one of the pieces being broadcast by RTS. Also featured on the show was the Société des Accordéonistes Crescendo Estavayer-le-Lac (picture below) conducted by Marianne Thierrin. This accordion orchestra was founded in 1993 by Roland Sautaux who passed the baton to Marianne Thierrin in 2000. Grayson Masefield is travelling to Bosnia to perform at the Akordeon Art Festival (24th-27th April) in East Sarejavo. President of organisation is Prof. Zoran Rakic, Dean, Academy of Music, University of East Sarajevo which is where the event will be held. Grayson Masefield will be performing a variety program for the opening concert and will be one of the adjudicators. |
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Frankfurt Musikmesse / final report 2013 - Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| Frankfurt_Musikmesse_2013_Accordion_Live_Report - with impressions from the exhibition. The leading international trade fair for the musical-instrument industry and the live-entertainment sectors, Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound, closed their doors after setting a new visitor record of 113,000 visitors from 142 countries (2012: 109,481 visitors, 120 countries1). “This veritable flood of visitors exceeded by a wide margin not only our expectations but also those of the exhibitors”, said Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt GmbH, on the final day.“ 113,000 visitors beats not only last year’s result by three percent but also the previous visitor record set in 2009 (112,478 visitors1). The increase in visitor numbers was spread evenly over the trade and public days. Accordingly, there was also even growth in the numbers of German and foreign visitors. Visitors to the two leading fairs came primarily from Germany (71,200 visitors; 2012: 68.2671), as well as from The Netherlands, France, Italy, Switzerland, Great Britain, Belgium, Austria, the Russian Federation, Sweden and Poland. The bulk of new visitors came from Italy, Belgium, Austria and Russia. The accordion exposers moved this year from Hall 3.1 to Hall 4.1 with a new Stage positioned near all exhibitors with many events entertaining the public. Many new instruments and products were presented to all accordion enthusiasts who had a great chance to try directly all innovations. Next years appointment is 12-15th March 2014 Frankfurt_Musikmesse_2013_Accordion_Live_Report - with impressions from the exhibition. |
Creative Keyboard Club Concert, Auckland - New Zealandby Heather Masefield |
| On Sunday April 14th the North Shore Accordion Orchestras were asked to provide the second half of a monthly concert hosted by the Creative Keyboard Club in Browns Bay. The Music Makers were the group selected with 12 young players ranging in age from 6 to 11 years performed ‘Break My Stride’ and ‘Donawellan’. Most of the young players played one or two solos, and to finish, Maurice Jones and Lionel Reekie, New Zealand professional musicians, also performed to the delight of the audience. For further information email: ghia@ihug.co.nz |
Jacques Pellarin’s latest composition, ‘Momco’, Chambéry – Franceby Rob Howard |
 French composer and accordionist Jacques Pellarin has written a new piece, ‘Momco’, set in a cinematic style and arranged for accordion and string orchestra.After a long and successful performing career (with accordionist Jean-Luc Brunetti) in the ‘Baikal Duo’ and the Jacques Pellarin Jazz Trio, Jacques Pellarin has recently become involved in writing and production for cinema and TV. The music of Jacques Pellarin has also been broadcast on national radio in France and abroad, including National Public Radio (USA), and a number of radio classic, jazz, world music stations around the world. For further information email: jacques.pellarin@wanadoo.fr |
'Play Your Accordion Without Pain', New Chapter Released – USAby Harley Jones |
  This is an ebook (able to be emailed to you, Acrobat pdf format). John Bonica PT CMP NZRP has released the 4th Chapter of his book 'Play Your Accordion Without Pain'. The chapter is titled: 'Neck and Neck-Related Symptoms'.This exciting ebook is being published chapter by chapter, at least one chapter per month. Released to date is: Introduction Chapter 1 - An Overview Chapter 2 - Learning to Read Your Body’s Signals Chapter 3 - Neck and Neck-Related Symptoms Chapter 4 - The Shoulder (the most complex joint in your body) There will be a minimum of 24 chapters. As a special introductory offer, you can purchase the whole book for US$22 (or Euro equivalent) and be sent each chapter by email as it is released. Purchase at: John Bonica> |
Richard Galliano Septet, Piazzolla Forever -- In Concertby Harley Jones |
| Richard Galliano Septet, Piazzolla Forever -- In Concert. Over 1 hour of musical magic, published on Nov 24, 2012 by Pavel Levin. Performers are: Richard Galliano, Jean-Marc Phillips-Varjabedian, Sebastien Surel, Jean-Marc Apap, Henri Demarquette, Stephane Logerot, Herve Sellin. Program: 1. Verano portero 2. Primavera portena 3. Sur -- Regreso al amor 4. Concerto pour bandoneon et orchestre -- 1er mouvement allegro 5. Concerto pour bandoneon et orchestre -- 2eme mouvement moderato 6. Concerto pour bandoneon et orchestre -- 3eme mouvement presto 7. Milonga del angel 8. Michelangelo 70 9. Milonga sin palabras 10. Libertango 11. La valse a Margaux 12. Extrait du prelude pour piano : Leija's game 13. Laura and Astor 14. Escualo 15. Milonga du concerto pour guitare bandoneon et orchestre 16. Opale concerto (New York tango) 17. Tango pour Claude 18. Invierno porteno 19. Otono porteno 20. Oblivion 21. Michelangelo 70 A tribute to the genius of Richard Galliano and Astor Piazzolla. |
Video: Patty Abarno Prezioso Foxby Harley Jones |
| Not much detail about this video. Title: Patty Abarno Prezioso Fox, Published on Mar 30, 2013, Scritta ed elaborata dal Enzo Scacchia. Enjoy |
‘14 Years Ago’ – Brent Buswell makes his TV debut in 1999by Rob Howard |
 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending April 23rd 1999 reported that Brent Buswell had just appeared on TV in America for the first time. It is good to note that Brent has progressed steadily as an accordionist, has made several recordings, and now has his own website.National TV Debut for Blind Accordionist – USA Contributed by Sara Fuller Eighteen year old blind accordionist Brent Buswell appeared on the Sally Jesse Raphael Show on the ABC TV network recently, performing ‘Dance of the Comedians’. Show host, Sally has been featuring ‘Sally's Most Talented Kids’ on her program. Brent is a student at Black River High School in Ludlow and is currently studying with the aim of entering the Berkley College of Music in Boston. He regularly plays as a soloist and with 20 other accordionists in the Nils Lundene Accordion Jamboree band, in clubs and lodges around Massachusetts. His repertoire includes over 400 polkas, marches and classical pieces. |
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Salvatore Cauteruccio & Más en Tango In Concert, Calabria - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| Más en Tango in concert at Syracuse in Reggio Calabria, 19th April. Special Guest is well-known trumpet player Luca Aquino. Más en Tango players are: Salvatore Cauteruccio (accordion), Sasa Calabrese (double bass), Fabrizio La Fauci (drums). |
Contemporary Accordion Lecture, Moscow – Russiaby Rob Howard |
 For the first time in the history of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory a lecture on contemporary accordion will be held. The event is organized by the Contemporary Music Department of the university and will take place at the Conference Hall on Friday April 19th, 12pm. The lecture and master class for composition and musicology students will be conducted by Sergej Tchirkov. For further information email: info@tchirkov.eu |
‘Accordion Babes’ Concert Dates, West Coast – USAby Rob Howard |
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| The ‘Accordion Babes’ - accordionists Renee de la Prade, Skyler Fell, Amber Lee Baker, Lux Gaxiola, Joan Rueter, and Aharon Wheels Bolsta on drums – have been busy recently, touring the western side of the USA and into Canada. Their remaining dates are: April 19th, 8pm – Rancho Nicasio, California April 20th, 11am to 4pm - Renee de la Prade will do some solo busking outside the Castro Theater, 429 Castro St, San Francisco, to celebrate the screening of the cartoon classic ‘The Last Unicorn’. April 25th, 9pm - Smiley's Schooner Saloon, 41 Wharf Rd, Bolinas, CA April 27th, 5pm and 8.30pm - Nova Albion Steampunk Convention, Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, CA For further information email: squeezeboxgoddess@gmail.com |
‘Le Printemps de l’accordéon’, Chablais – Franceby Rob Howard |
| Promotional video above. The festival ‘Le Printemps de l’accordéon’ takes place in the Chablais area of Haute- Savoie, in the Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France, from April 19th to 27th. Organised by Les Amis de l'Accordéon Perrignier, the guests include Jean Robert Chappeletet, Carole Montmayeur, Davide Paule, Trio Czardas, the Denis Croisonnier Electric Jazz Quartet, Albert Rollin, Karrouselles Duo, Matthieu Chaussalet, and the Orchestre d’accordéons Les Gais Matelots de Lausanne. The events include dances and concerts, and accordions will be present in the town’s streets from 11.30 am until 5pm daily. |
‘Squeezebox Mania 7’, Texas – USAby Rob Howard |
 This year’s ‘Squeezebox Mania 7’ takes place on April 20th, 8pm, at Threadgill’s World Headquarters, 301 West Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas. Performers include Augie Meyers & Joel Guzman, The Flying Balalaika Brothers, Johnny Degollado y su conjunto, Zydecowgirl, Gabriel Guzman, plus thee will be an all-out Squeezeboxmaniacs Jam.For further information email: Guzmanfox@gmail.com |
Roberto Lucanero Concert, Genoa – Italyby Rob Howard |
 Diatonic button accordionist Roberto Lucanero performs on April 20th, 2.30pm, at Sala Chiamata del porto, piazzale San Benigno, Genoa.Video: Television del Bergueda filmed in July 2012. Roberto Lucanero (diatonic accordion), Domenico Candellori (percussion), Francesco Tesei (bass guitar) and Chacho Marchelli (guitar). |
11th Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund Event, New York – USAby Rob Howard |
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 The 11th annual Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund Event, organized by the American Accordionists’ Association, takes place on Sunday April 21st, 12midday until 5pm. The event takes place at the Villa Barone Hilltop Manor, 466 U.S. 6, Mahopac, New York, and all proceeds raised are for the The Carmen Carrozza Scholarship Fund for the advancement of promising young accordionists.The concert performers this year include Mary Tokarski, Frank Carrozza, Manny Corallo, Mario Tacca & Mary Mancini, Frank Toscano, Anita & Bob Siarkowski, Ray Oreggia & Dominic Karcic, Beverly Roberts Curnow, Emilio Magnotta, the Connecticut Accordion Orchestra (MD Linda Soley Reed), and more. The organizer is Dr. Joseph Ciccone. For further information email: drjciccone@aol.com |
Pearl Fawcett-Adriano Concerts, England – UKby Rob Howard |
 Virtuoso accordionist Pearl Fawcett-Adriano performs in concert this month, as follows:April 23rd - White Rose Organ Society, Dodworth Central Social Club, Station Rd, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 3JA April 26th, 7.30pm - Guildford Accordion Club, Ripley Village Hall, High St, Ripley, Surrey GU23 6AF April 28th, 2pm-5pm - South Hampshire Accordion Club, St Luke’s Church, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2US Pearl’s latest CD, ‘Pearl – The Jewel of the Accordion’, is available via www.musicfor accordion.com For further information email: pearladriano@hotmail.com |
Helen Maher @ ‘Poetry Spoke Night’, Merseyside – UKby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist and vocalist Helen Maher is the guest musician for Wallasey’s ‘Poetry Spoke Night’ at La Gondola, Liscard Rd, Wallasey on Tuesday April 23rd, 8pm. Free entry For further information email: coaster.coey@googlemail.com |
Lácides Romero ‘Duo Nuevo Mundo’ Concert, Bogota – Colombiaby Rob Howard |
 The highly accomplished Duo Nuevo Mundo, Lácides Romero (accordion) and Francisco Rivera (clarinet) perform in concert on Thursday April 25th, 6pm, at la Casa Arpeggio, Bogota, Colombia. Entry is free.Their programme includes classical music by Handel, Dvorak, Haydn, some pieces by Latin American composers, and specialties such as ‘Hora Staccato’ – G. Dinicu, and ‘La Cumparsita’, by M. Rodriguez. Duo Nuevo Mundo are amongst the guests performing at the 5th ‘World Meeting of Accordion Music’ in Valledupar, Colombia, June 19th to 22nd. For further information email: lacidesromero@gmail.com |
3rd Festival d’Accordéon, Bastogne – Franceby Rob Howard |
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| The 3rd Festival d’Accordéon takes place on Sunday April 28th, 2pm, at Le Calypso, Losange, Bastogne, northern France. Accordionists performing include Erika, Jose Hyat, Laura Namur, Olivier Verdi, and others. |
Neapolitan Songs Concert, London - UKby Rob Howard |
 Internationally-acclaimed tenor Charles Castronovo takes to the King's Head stage on Monday April 29th, 7.15pm and 11pm, to perform songs from his CD ‘Dolce Napoli, the Neopolitan Songs’, which features new interpretations of classic songs from Italy with his band. Romano Viazzani plays accordion in the band. Charles captures the spirit of Naples in English and Italian, introducing these songs to new audiences in the same manner as the great Italian-American singers of the last generation, but with a beautiful operatic voice that does them justice. The Kings Head Theatre is situated at 115 Upper St, Islington, London N1 1QN. For further information email: romanoviazzani@hotmail.co.uk |
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Claudio Jacomucci new CDby Claudio Jacomucci |
 Claudio Jacomucci releasing his new CD with eTracks titled 'Beyond', catalog: CJ201 with sound samples. Music performed by Claudio Jacomucci. Purchase online. |
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Duo Feast CD by Stas Venglevski and Misha Litvinby Joan C. Sommers |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Duo Feast CD by Stas Venglevski and Misha Litvin, in English language, reviewed by Joan C Sommers. |
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