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Weekly News from Around the World - 19-Jan-2024
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Happy New Year to All for 2024
25th Internationale Akkordeonfestival, Vienna - Austria
Mirco Patarini Performs in Istanbul - Turkey
28th Okud Istra Accordion Summer Academy – Croatia
2024 National Accordion Convention: Celebrates the Return of Live Music! – USA
Department of Folk Instruments: Educational projects of the XVII Winter Arts Festival, Sochi - Russia
Cory Pesaturo Performs to Millions on TV – Saudi Arabia
Accordion Quintet "Quinteto Entre Fuelles" Embarks on Inaugural 2024 Tour in Chile

Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc.

Stefano Mengascini Passed Away, 29 December 2023 - Italy
Cancelled: 2024 Klingenthal International Accordion Competitions - Germany
Accordion Association Con Zelo “Masterplay” Concert – Netherlands
Results: “Arrasate Hiria” XXX Accordion Competition – Spain
Denis Novato Receives "Tony Petkovsek Award" - Italy/USA
Gianni Ventola Danese: New Album “Milodiya” - Italy

Future events

“Duo Two Accordions” Tour of USA
Arts² Accordion Class Concert – Belgium
Kirkjuvagr Ceilidh Band (2022) at Sunday Ceilidh – Scotland
Brattleboro Bal Folk: One Year Anniversary Dance - USA
51st Auckland Folk Festival – New Zealand
Handharmonika Club Salzburg Annual Concert - Germany
Orquesta Típica Sans Souci Tango Concert - Argentina
Gerdan Ensemble Performs in Linz – Austria
Miloš Milivojević Performs at Crosby Hall - England
Ville Hiltula Ensemble “Tango Without Limits” Concert – Japan
Haarlems Accordeonorkest Performs at ZoMiPo Concert Series - Netherlands

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XXXV International Festival "Bayan and Bayanists", Moscow - Russia
2024 NZAA South Pacific Accordion Championships - New Zealand
Latest Article on AAA Commissioned Series, Prelude and Caprice by Joel Brickman - USA
Updated Site: Accordion Russia News

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Happy New Year to All for 2024

AWW logoWe wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year 2024. The team at Accordions Worldwide is looking forward to bringing you news of accordion concerts, festivals, competitions, CD releases and everything accordion.

It is great to see these events increasing in number and we encourage you to send in details of your events to: cjmusic@outlook.co.nz

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25th Internationale Akkordeonfestival, Vienna - Austria

25th Internationale Akkordeonfestival
Organisers Lisa Reimitz and Franziska HatzThe 2024 Internationale Akkordeonfestival will be held in Vienna, Austria from February 24th to March 17th, 2024 and celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Following the retirement of founder Friedl Preisl, former co-director Franziska Hatz and cultural manager Lisa Reimitz (picture left) will be responsible for this year’s event which will feature concerts at numerous venues in Vienna.

The 25th International Accordion Festival will be opened by the Ensemble Tango 5 (which includes accordionist Milos Todorovski - picture above by Vanja Pandurevic), and will conclude with a concert by Caamano & Ameixeras and Maxjoseph. As a supporting program of the festival, three accordion and hand harmonica workshops are also offered.

Download festival program: 2024Vienna.pdf

Picture below: The Bandouba ensemble led by bandoneonist Tobias Kochseder, who will perform at the festival on March 6th, 2024.
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Mirco Patarini Performs in Istanbul - Turkey

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Istanbul concertMirco Patarini, President of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA), a member of the International Music Council (IMC) official NGO partner of UNESCO, and President of Scandalli Accordions, will perform in concert in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, Turkey on January 29th, 2024.

Mirco Patarini will perform with the Beylikdüzü Youth Symphony Orchestra (BGSO), consisting of 60 young musicians, mainly string and percussion players. His 40 minute program will consist of six pieces.

The concert aims to encourage young people to attend and to learn music.

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28th Okud Istra Accordion Summer Academy – Croatia

28th Accordion Summer Academy
Mie MikiOkud Istra have announced their highly anticipated Accordion Summer Academy will return to Pula, Croatia for the 28th consecutive year. This renowned event, held from July 8th to 13th, 2024, brings together accordion enthusiasts from around the world for a week of immersive learning and musical exploration.

Accordionists of all levels will enjoy a unique opportunity to enhance their skills and broaden their musical horizons. Led by Mie Miki (professor for accordion and Vice-President at the Folkwang Universität der Künste Essen in Germany, and Honorary Professor at the Xinjian Arts College in China), Mateja Zenzerovic (accordion), Veli Kujala (accordion) and Miran Vaupotic (conducting / orchestra), participants will engage in intensive workshops, individual coaching sessions and ensemble performances while exploring various musical genres, from classical to contemporary.

The deadline for submissions is June 3rd, 2024. For details email: accordionacademy@outlook.com
28th Accordion Summer Academy

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2024 National Accordion Convention: Celebrates the Return of Live Music! – USA

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The 2024 National Accordion Convention (NAA), held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lewisville, Texas, USA will celebrate the “Return of Live Music” from March 20th to 24th, 2024.

New Concepts for 2024 include the new "Pathways to Success" program - open to all accordionists! The year 2024 is providing a new movement of “live music” opportunities. As a result, the planning committee has developed several “pathways to becoming a successful musician.”

Now is the time to renew communications among all accordionists, accordion teachers, vendors, and the accordion associations.

Registrations are now open. For complete information, visit NAA.

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Department of Folk Instruments: Educational projects of the XVII Winter Arts Festival, Sochi - Russia

XVII Winter Arts Festival
The Department of Folk Instruments will hold educational projects as part of the IX International Music Academy of the Winter International Arts Festival in Sochi, Krasnodar, Russia, from February 18th to 24th, 2024.

Classes at the Department of Folk Instruments are taught by major masters and professors from leading Russian music universities.

The event is for young performers on Russian folk instruments from the Russian Federation, Europe and other foreign countries aged from 14 to 25 years old at the time of participation, specialising in button accordion, accordion, domra (three-string and four-string), mandolin and balalaika.

Participation in Academy events (concerts, open lessons) is mandatory for those who have passed the competitive selection.

Download further information at: 2024Sochi.pdf

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Cory Pesaturo Performs to Millions on TV – Saudi Arabia

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Cory PesaturoUSA accordionist Cory Pesaturo had the honor to be Guest Artist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia before an audience of some 7,000 in the Abu Bakir Salim Theater, for a concert televised to tens of millions across the Arab World. The concert was performing the music of Egyptian composer Riad Al Sunbati (1906-1981) conducted by Hany Farahat.

Cory said, “The Egyptians who created the event, the Saudis who organized the event, the Ukrainian Brass section and other musicians were all just A+ to work with.”

Pesaturo was enthralled by Saudi Arabian Conductor Hany Farahat “who might be my #1 favorite person whom I’ve ever worked with in the Music World”.

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Accordion Quintet "Quinteto Entre Fuelles" Embarks on Inaugural 2024 Tour in Chile

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In a groundbreaking musical journey, "Quinteto Entre Fuelles" has kicked off its first tour of 2024, with a series of captivating performances in Chile, on a mission to showcase and elevate contemporary Chilean music to global audiences.

Under the artistic direction of Joaquín Muñoz Donoso, the Quinteto Entre Fuelles is breaking new ground in Chile by presenting a diverse concert series throughout January, amplifying the classical genre through the versatility of the convertor accordion.

Their repertoire promises a rich fusion of iconic compositions, including reimagined works by Bach, Mozart, Bartok, and Piazzolla and will showcase original compositions for solo accordion crafted by esteemed composers such as d'Aguiar, Muñoz-Jara, Roffi, and Hermosa. The tour will traverse various cities, captivating audiences with the unique charm of the accordion and the innovative arrangements conceived by Muñoz Donoso.

Generously sponsored by the Portillo Festival, the Universidad de Chile, and the Entre Fuelles Foundation, the concerts are offered to the public free of charge, aiming to bridge cultures and foster a deep appreciation for the accordion's potential as a versatile and expressive instrument.

The quintet is set to embark on an international tour in May 2024, in Switzerland, Serbia, and Italy and will also feature traditional Chilean music, spanning from the north to south of the country.

For those eager to stay updated with Quinteto Entre Fuelles, the ensemble's activities can be tracked through their website www.entrefuelles.cl

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Stefano Mengascini Passed Away, 29 December 2023 - Italy

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Stefano MengasciniStefano Mengascini, Director of Mengascini Accordions Italy, manufacturers, has passed away.

Born 15 December 1961 in Castelfidardo, died 29 December 2023 in Ancona.

Information of the family and Stefano Mengascini is in the "Know the People" Interview published in 2017 at: 2017MN-Interview

Translation of newspaper article by il Resto del Carlino Ancona:

A life making accordions. Farewell to Mengascini, he was 62 years old

The Mengascini family gave a lifetime to the development of handicrafts and the accordion in Castelfidardo. On December 29th 2023, 62-year-old Stefano Mengascini, owner of the company, passed away. Grieved by his wife and daughters Lucia and Chiara.

Castelfidardo owes a lot to his family, one of those who gave a lifetime to the development of craftsmanship and the production of the accordion, the beating heart of the town. In fact, Mengascini is a company founded in 1978 that bears the surname of its founder, Nello, and Stefano was now one of the company owners. A great professional, always with a smile, husband and family man whose passing leaves many in despair.

He was always proud of his work and family. His wife Elisabetta and daughters Lucia and Chiara were deeply saddened.

His funeral was held on 30 December 2023 at 5 pm in the Collegiate Church in the city centre.

Accordions Worldwide send their sincere condolences to the Mengascini family for their very sad loss.
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Cancelled: 2024 Klingenthal International Accordion Competitions - Germany

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CancelledKlingenthal International Accordion Competitions organisers have announced: Due to staff restructuring and cuts in state subsidies for cultural life, the "Kleine Tage der Harmonika" and the "Klingenthal International Accordion Competition" will not take place in 2024.

The Klingenthal International Accordion Competition has been held most years since 1948. View the 2011 historic Celebrity Interview of Manfred Gabler, Klingenthal Event Organiser, which includes history of the early years of the Klingenthal event through to 2011. http://www.accordions.com/interviews/gabler.aspx

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Accordion Association Con Zelo “Masterplay” Concert – Netherlands

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The Accordion Association Con Zelo will hold their “Masterplay” Concert at the Reformed Church in Hoogwoud, North Holland, Netherlands on March 2nd, 2024, organised by the Quintet Vijfkwarts.

Accordionists from all over the Netherlands will work on five pieces of music in three sessions under the direction of conductor Christa Groeneveld.

In the third session, soloist Vincent van Amsterdam will give a short masterclass on tone formation. This rehearsal will also be dominated by Piazzolla's “Meditango” in which Vincent will perform the solo part.

At the final concert, Vincent van Amsterdam will also perform as a soloist, after which the concert will conclude with the joint work.

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Results: “Arrasate Hiria” XXX Accordion Competition – Spain

Heidi LuosujärviThe “Arrasate Hiria” XXX Accordion competition was held in Arrasate, Mondragon, Basque Country, Spain from December 8th to 10th, 2023, organised by Hauspoz Euskal Herriko Akordeoi Elkartea

Heidi Luosujärvi (Finland – picture left) was the guest teacher for the Arrasate Masterclass on December 11th and 12th.

Results:
XXX Concurso Internacional “Arrasate Hiria” - 1st: Jessica Reis
XLIII Certamen Gipuzkoa
Cat. Senior: Ibon Asua
Cat. Junior: Hegoi Bértolo
Cat. Children: Urtzi Larrabeiti
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Denis Novato Receives "Tony Petkovsek Award" - Italy/USA

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Denis Novato AItalian accordionist, Denis Novato received the "Tony Petkovsek Award" at the recent National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame Awards show, held in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

The award was presented for his musical career and the international dissemination of music.

Novato is the first non-American person to receive this prestigious award. Before him it was awarded to several musicians, journalists and the governor of Ohio Georg Volnivich.

For the accordionist from Trieste, this award, the "Tony Petkovsek Award", confirms his fame in the USA and after having already entered the hall of fame of world accordionists in New York, his name has now also entered the Polka Hall of fame in Cleveland.

In 2021 Novato was nominated Knight of the Italian Republic and the cast of his hand was exhibited in the museum of the great accordionists in Recoaro Terme.

Novato will entertain this month at the 2024 ski world cup events in Val Badia, Cortina d'Ampezzo and Kitzbühel, held in late January.

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Gianni Ventola Danese: New Album “Milodiya” - Italy

Gianni Ventola Danese: New Album “Milodiya”
Gianni Ventola DaneseGianni Ventola Danese (picture left), has just released his new recording “Milodiya” - Piccola Antologia Della Canzone Sovietica with the Academy Records label.

“The accordion is the protagonist of a new expressive frontier like it has never been heard before, for a small anthology of masterpieces unpublished in Italy together with soprano Ekaterina Barinova. Cinematographic soundtracks, traditional songs, poignant romances inspired by the tragedy of the Second World War, a mosaic of atmospheres and musical languages, classical and traditional jazz which also aims to highlight how Moscow and Kiev, despite the current historical scenario, have always operated in a profound artistic and cultural symbiosis.”

For further information phone: +39 3518553083

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“Duo Two Accordions” Tour of USA

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Duo Two Accordions, father and daughter accordion duo of Maria & Sergei Teleshev, will tour the USA from January 19th through to February 22nd, 2024, giving live concerts in Oregon, Texas, California and Montana.

The tour will include a “Winter Accordion Wonderland” concert at the Kawai Piano Gallery in Plano, Texas on January 27th. This concert will also feature Elena Fainshtein and the 11 piece Fainshtein Accordion Ensemble (comprised of students enrolled in the Elena Fainshtein accordion school), Musical Expressions, as well as guest performer Martina Li.

Their program will include music from around the western world such as tango, classical, gypsy, eastern European, western European and American pieces.

The tour will also include a live taping event at the Texas Music Café, Cultivate 7twelve: Art.Culture.Events in Waco, Texas on January 29th.
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Arts² Accordion Class Concert – Belgium

Arts² Accordion Class Concert
The Royal Conservatory of Mons, Arts² Accordion Class Concert will be held at Curemusicale in Bois d'haine, Belgium on January 21st, 2024 at 4 pm.

The event features a tribute to György Ligeti, Hungarian-Austrian composer of contemporary classical music.

See poster for details.

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Kirkjuvagr Ceilidh Band (2022) at Sunday Ceilidh – Scotland

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The Kirkjuvagr Ceilidh Band (2022) will hold their first Sunday afternoon Ceilidh at the Royal British Legion Kirkwall Entertainments Performance & Event Venue in Kirkwall, Scotland on January 21st, 2024 from 2pm to 4.30pm.

For further details email: kirkjuvagrceilidhband@live.co.uk

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Brattleboro Bal Folk: One Year Anniversary Dance - USA

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Video: Eloise & Co performing "Bottle This Stuff" by Rachel Bell. Filmed at Scott Farm Orchard in Dummerston, Vermont, USA.

The Brattleboro Bal Folk: One Year Anniversary Dance will be held on January 21st from 6pm to 9pm, 2024, at the Broad Brook Community Center in Brattleboro, Vermont, USA.

Live music & dance instruction will be given by “Eloise & Co” which features Rachel Bell (accordion) and Becky Tracy (fiddle).

The event will include “Fun, accessible French and European traditional dances. No experience or partner necessary.”

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51st Auckland Folk Festival – New Zealand

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Tom & CarolineThe 51st Auckland Folk Festival will be held at the Kumeu Showgrounds in Kumeu, West Auckland, New Zealand from January 26th to 29th, 2024.

First conceived and created by folk and traditional music and dance clubs of Auckland in the 1970s, the festival features sessions, ceilidhs, workshops, jams and performances on music stages throughout the entire weekend, boasting great sound quality and a full programme, providing something for everyone at all times.

Performers include “Good Habits” (Pete Shaw -accordion and Bonnie Schwarz - cello & vocals), and “Tom & Caroline” (uilleann pipes and concertina – picture left).

For details email: info@aucklandfolkfestival.co.nz
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Handharmonika Club Salzburg Annual Concert - Germany

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Silke D’InkeThe Handharmonika Club Salzburg will hold their annual concert at the Schwarzwaldhalle Sulzburg, Germany on January 27th, 2024 at 8pm.

The event will also be a farewell concert for their conductor and director, Silke D’Inke (picture right) who is moving to another area for professional reasons in the coming months.

See poster above for details.
Handharmonika Club Salzburg

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Orquesta Típica Sans Souci Tango Concert - Argentina

Orquesta Típica Sans Souci Tango Concert
The Orquesta Típica Sans Souci (picture below) will hold a tango concert at the Vicente Lopez Cultural Centre in Vicente Lopez, Buenos Aires, Argentina on January 27th, 2024 at 7pm.

For details email: sanssoucitango@gmail.com
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Gerdan Ensemble Performs in Linz – Austria

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The Gerdan Ensemble will perform at the Linzer Music Salon St. Cecilia in Linz, Austria on January 29th, 2024 from 7pm.

The ensemble features Nikola Jelic (accordion), Simon Schmuckermair (guitar), Gregor Mizerski (percussion) and Inna Savchenko (vocals & musical direction).

Their program will include Ukrainian, Polish, Spanish and Austrian folk songs as well as works by Klimovsky, Beethoven, Lorca, Turina, Tscharnezki, Lepky and Skoryk.

For details email: tuka.ukr.at@gmail.com

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Miloš Milivojević Performs at Crosby Hall - England

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Miloš MilivojevićMiloš Milivojevic will perform a concert at the Crosby Hall Educational Trust in Little Crosby, Liverpool, England, UK, on January 28th, 2024 from 7pm to 9pm.

This is the second in the Sunday Concert Series held in conjunction with the Royal Northern College of Music.

His program will include works by Scarlatti, Mendelssohn, Bach, Anatoli Kusiakov, Franck Angelis, Viatcheslav Semionov, Albeniz and Astor Piazzolla.

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Ville Hiltula Ensemble “Tango Without Limits” Concert – Japan

Ville Hiltula Ensemble “Tango Without Limits” Concert
The Ville Hiltula Ensemble will perform a concert entitled “Tango Without Limits” at the Shibuya Guggenheim Palace in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan on January 28th, 2024.

The ensemble which features Ville Hiltula (bandoneon), Hanako Tanimoto (violin), Satoko Tsutsumi (piano) and Sari Nakajima (cello), will perform a new repertoire of “Astor Piazzola and Beyond ~ Dancing to the Pearls of Argentinian Tango”.

For details email: villehiltula@gmail.com

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Haarlems Accordeonorkest Performs at ZoMiPo Concert Series - Netherlands

The Haarlems Accordeonorkest will perform at the ZoMiPo Concert Series at the Haarlemmermeer, in Zwanenburg, Village House Zwanenburg-Halfweg, Badhoevedorp, North Holland, Netherlands on January 28th, 2024 from 2pm.

The orchestra plays a variety of music from classical to modern, as well as pop, film music, tango and pieces specifically composed for accordion orchestra.

For details email: haarlemsaccordeonorkest@gmail.com
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2023 Coupe Mondiale 2023 Coupe Mondiale Daily Reports 2023 Coupe Mondiale Daily Reports, Video
World Accordion Day Information 2023 World Accordion Day, 6th May each year
Articles Articles Index page
PIF Castelfidardo PIF Castelfidardo 2023  2023 PIF Castelfidardo Daily Reports, Video
2023 Festival and Competitions 2023 AAA Festival Daily Reports 2023 AAA Festival Daily Reports
Interviews Interviews Index page
2023 Festival and Competitions 2023 ATG Competition and Festival Photo Report 2023 ATG Competition and Festival Photo Report
Bayan and Accordion Festival, Moscow 2023 XXXV International Festival, Moscow  News and Daily Reports and videos
Ship Cruise Finland 2023 Accordion Cruise, Finland Information, News article
Voci Armoniche logo Accordion Reed Production  Article Link
Beniamino Bugiolacchi Chronology of Production of Italian Accordions Article Link
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Serenellini Know the People Interview Serenellini Know the People Interview News Link

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XXXV International Festival "Bayan and Bayanists", Moscow - Russia

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Video 1: 13 December 2023 Opening Concert: Starts at 8:30
Video 2: 14 December 2023 Concert, Starts at 11:30
Friedrich Lips Book coverA full report of the XXXV International Festival with video of 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 December concerts at: 2023Moscow

The 2023 XXXV International Festival "Bayan and Accordionists" was held at the Concert Hall of the Gnesin Russian Academy of Music (RAM) in Moscow, Russia, from December 13th to 17th, 2023.

Friedrich Lips is the Artistic Director of the festival and Alexander Gataullin is the Festival Director. Friedrich Lips recently released a new book titled "It Seems Like Yesterday" Cat: 9951-1-3

See a full report of the event at: 2023Moscow with video and pictures from the 5 major concerts.
Alexander Gataullin, Friedrich Lips

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2024 NZAA South Pacific Accordion Championships - New Zealand

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Sonja PalinichRenee JeffriesThe 2024 NZAA South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival will be held at the superb Raye Freedman Arts Centre (picture below), Silver Rd, Epsom, Auckland. The excellent acoustics and lighting present every performer at their best.

NZAA President Sonja Palinich welcomes everyone to the event which is open to competitors and festival performers worldwide and has a variety of age group classes for soloists, duos, trios, ensembles and orchestras.

The rules for the international solo categories closely follow the rules of the Coupe Mondiale. The South Pacific international concert music category has exactly the same rules as the Coupe
Mondiale Masters category and the South Pacific entertainment category has exactly the same rules as the Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment category.

Similarly (under 18 years) Junior South Pacific entertainment category. The South Pacific Junior solo concert category has the same rules as the first round of the Coupe Mondiale Junior category.

Entries close on April 19th, 2024.
Download the rules and competition prospectus at: 2024nz_prospectus.pdf

For further details email NZAA Competitions Secretary Renee Jeffries at: nzaacompsec@gmail.com
Raye Freedman Arts Centre

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Latest Article on AAA Commissioned Series, Prelude and Caprice by Joel Brickman - USA

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Joel Brickman, Carmen Carrozza, Elsie BennettThe latest upgraded and expanded article to be published this month in easy-to-read web page format unveils the first composer from the "Baby Boomer" generation (commonly defined as a member of the generation born between the end of World War II and the mid-1960s) to be commissioned by Elsie Bennett and the AAA to write a contemporary work for accordion.

He is Joel Brickman, born squarely on that sociologically proclaimed initial year after World War II of 1946. His first contact with Bennett occurred completely by chance 26 years later, soon after Brickman had earned a master’s degree in Composition from the Manhattan School of Music and makes a wonderfully interesting and fun story to read in its own right. (So now you must read the article to learn more!) http://www.ameraccord.com/aaacommissions19.php

Picture left: Joel Brickman, Carmen Carrozza, and Elsie Bennett discussing a draft of the Prelude and Caprice, June 21, 1972.

The outcome of this fortuitous engagement was a highly idiomatic and challenging atonal accordion solo, Prelude and Caprice. Published in 1973 by Pietro Deiro Publications, it represents the first of a string of AAA-commissioned Boomer and later generation composers that followed over the next fifty years, including Roger Davidson, José Halac, George Katehis, Dave Soldier, Timothy Thompson, and accordionist/composers John Franceschina, Karen Fremar, Will Holshouser, Guy Klucevsek, Joseph Natoli, William Schimmel, and myself, all conservatory - or university-trained professional composers.

Supplementing this expanded version of the original 2018 article is an excellent recording of the Prelude and Caprice by Mary Tokarski which may be heard on the AAA site webpage at: http://www.ameraccord.com/aaacommissions.php

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The Accordion Russia News has been updated with new additional articles.

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