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Osimo Meisterkurse und Abendkonzerte, 9. - 13. Juli - Italienby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Die Stadt Osimo veranstaltete vom 9. bis 13. Juli unter der künstlerischen Leitung von Dario Flammini und Mirco Patarini die erste Ausgabe der High Improvement Musical Masterclasses für 25 Studenten an der Accademia d’Arte Lirica. Die Meisterkurse fanden in vier Abschnitten statt: - "Klassisches Akkordeon" beinhaltete einen Fortgeschrittenenkurs und einen Mittelstufenkurs, der von Friedrich Lips (Russland), Mirco Patarini (Italien), Dario Flammini (Italien), Vojin Vasovic (Serbien) und Germano Scurti (Italien) unterrichtet wurde. - "Jazz / Modernes Akkordeon" von Antonio Spaccarotella (Italien). - "Bandoneon" von Fabio Furia (Italien) und Gianni Iorio (Italien) - „Stilistische Interpretation des Tangos“ von Gianni Iorio (Italien). Eine Vielzahl von Konzerten wurde vom Duo Gabriele Mirabassi (Klarinette) und Simone Zanchini, von Jef De Haes, von Andrea di Giacomo, von Bandoneon, von Fernando Gabriele Mangifesta, von Walter di Girolamo und von Fuccelli Fisarmony gegeben. Informationen zu den Masterclass Tutoren und Interpreten finden Sie unter: 2019OsimoMasterclass.pdf Diese Workshops, die jetzt in der zweiten Auflage stattfinden, wurden von der Stadtverwaltung von Osimo nachdrücklich unterstützt, die 2017 die 70. Ausgabe des Coupé Mondiale (CIA) veranstaltete. Das große Finale fand auf der Piazza Boccolino statt. Die Fuccelly Fisarmony beendete eine Veranstaltung, die von den Einheimischen sehr geschätzt wurde. Die Veranstaltung wurde vom italienischen Akkordeon Kultur Verein mit Unterstützung der Gemeinde Osimo und der Region Marken, den Firmen Scandalli und Pigini, dem Instituto Campana, der Accademia d'Arte Lirica und Strumenti & Musica durchgeführt. |
1. Erfolgreicher Internationaler Akkordeon Wettbewerb in Montceau-les-Mines - Frankreichby Christine Johnstone |
Der 1. Internationale Akkordeonwettbewerb Montceau-les-Mines fand vom 11. bis 14. Juli im Rathaus von Montceau-les-Mines in der Stadt Montceau-les-Mines in Frankreich statt. Die Veranstaltung begann mit einem Eröffnungskonzert mit Renzo Ruggieri (Bild oben links) im Jean Maillot Auditorium. An den folgenden Tagen wurden Abendkonzerte von Duo Xamp (Jean-Etienne Sotty und Fanny Vicens) und Dmitry Khodanovich mit einem Abschlusskonzert mit Gewinnern des Wettbewerbs gegeben. Mitglieder der Jury waren Olivier Douyez (Belguim), Domi Emorine (Frankreich), Roman Jbanov (Frankreich - Bild oben rechts), Jean-Étienne Sotty (Frankreich), Pascale Martinez (Frankreich), Renzo Ruggieri (Italien), Nemanja Potparic (Montenegro) , Anibal Freire (Portugal), Aleksandr Gataullin (Russland) und Zoran Rakic (Serbien). Wettbewerbsergebnisse: "Preis der Stadt Montceau-Les-Mines" Klassisches Solo: 1. - Vladimir Stupnikov (Russland - Bild oben links) "Preis der Stadt Montceau-Les-Mines", Solo: 1. - Angélique Laporte (Frankreich - Bild oben rechts) Akkordeon Kammermusik und andere Instrumente: 1st - Sibduo (Russland) Andrei Bitiutskikh & Alexandr Sirotkin - Klavier und Akkordeon |
XXVII Arrasate-Hiria" Internationaler Akkordeon Wettbewerb - Spanienby Christine Johnstone |
Der XXVII. "Arrasate-Hiria" Internationale Akkordeon Wettbewerb wird vom 5. bis 8. Dezember 2019 in Arrasate-Mondragon, Baskenland, stattfinden, organisiert vom Rathaus von Arraste und dem Kreistag von Gipuzkoa. Am Wettbewerb können Solisten jeden Alters und jeder Nationalität teilnehmen. Das Teststück wird allen Teilnehmern auf Anfrage kostenlos zur Verfügung gestellt. Der Gewinner des Wettbewerbs wird von den Organisatoren zu einer Reihe von Konzerten beim XXVIII. Internationalen Akkordeon Wettbewerb "Arrasate Hiria" eingeladen. Alle Kosten werden vom HAUS-POZ Euskal Herriko Akordeoi Elkartea übernommen. Einsendeschluss ist der 30. September 2019 Teilnahmebedingungen und Teilnahmeinformationen herunterladen: 2019Arrasate-HiriaRules.pdf |
42. Jährliches Vancouver Folk Music Festival - Kanadaby Christine Johnstone |
Dwayne DopsieVideo: Dwayne Dopsie & die Zydeco Hellraisers "Ich bin dein Mann" in den Nachrichten, WGNO-TV, Januar 2018 Über 40.000 Menschen werden zum 42. jährlichen Vancouver Folk Music Festival erwartet, das vom 19. bis 21. Juli im Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, stattfindet. Das Festival ist international bekannt für die Präsentation der besten traditionellen und zeitgenössischen Folk- und Roots-Musik aus der ganzen Welt und zählt zu den beliebtesten, beliebtesten und angesehensten Veranstaltungen der Stadt. Zu den Akkordeonisten und Gruppen gehören die Dardanellen, Dwayne Dopsie (Bild rechts) und die Zydeco Hellraisers, David Hildago, Illiteratty, Kirchen, Cox und McRae, Le Vent du Nord (Bild unten), Oktopus und Riit. Für Details senden Sie bitte ein Email an: info@thefestival.bc.ca |
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New Jazz CD “Warm-Up” - Flute and Accordion - UKby Rob Howard |
A new jazz improvisation CD entitled “Warm-Up’ by accordionist Thomas Sinigaglia and Stefano Benini (flutes) is now available. In this album the two musicians wanted to explore both the more traditional sounds of jazz along with the more experimental and mainstream ones, where pure improvisation and interplay are the masters. They also wanted to include a very sweet theme by Caetano Veloso (Lindeza) and two tributes to Lennie Tristano (Out but Where? and Turkish Mambo) whom they both admire very much. The album is available on Amazon. |
Yvette Horner (1922-2018), Paris – Franceby Harley Jones |
During her life, Yvette Horner was one of the most famous accordionists in France. Even since her passing last year, publications are still making major feature articles about Yvette Horner. On the 9th July, Rouleur published a major editorial written by Isabel Best titled: "Yvette Horner: Dancing queen of the caravan" Download printable article: YvetteHorner.pdf Link to online article: https://rouleur.cc/editorial/yvette-horner-dancing-queen-of-the-caravan/ Obituary by Rob Howard for Yvette Horner. |
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24th International Accordion Festival – Italyby Christine Johnstone |
The 24th International Accordion Festival will be held from July 19th to 21st in Dolomiti, Italy. Performers include Duo Paris Moscow (Roman Jbanov and Domi Emorine) who will play a program of works by Franck Angelis, Vivaldi and Shalev among others. In addition the Fisorchestra “G.Rossini” (directed by Ernesto Bellus) and Fisorchestra Aquilana (directed by Sergio Petronio) will both perform a mix and classical and modern works. See poster above for concert dates and venues. |
23rd Festival de Chaillol – Franceby Christine Johnstone |
The 23rd Festival de Chaillol began on July 17th and will run until August 12th, 2019 in Ancelle, France. As part of the festival, Louise Jallu (Argentine Bandoneon) will perform at the Salle des Fetes in Ancelle on July 22nd. This will be followed by performances at the Gap Museum on July 23rd and 24th, which will include Louise (picture below) walking through the Museum, a musical walk designed with the complicity of the museum team. This has been designed to mimic walking in the forest, stopping in front of a work as one does in front of a landscape and letting the gaze unfold in a delicate dialogue with the music. The concerts are free. For details and reservations phone: 04 92 51 01 58 |
Four Seasons at Drostdy Theatre – South Africaby Christine Johnstone |
World Café Trio, which includes accordionist Stanislav Angelov, Petrus de Beer (violin) and Schalk Joubert (bass) will perform “Vivaldi 4 Seasons Plus” at Drostdy Theatre in Stellenbosch, Western Cape on July 25th at 8.15pm. Vivaldi`s Four Seasons is a popular and much loved classical masterpiece, enjoyed by young and old music lovers. This group of 4 violin concerti was composed in 1723 and published in 1725 in Amsterdam. It is to this day one of Vivaldi`s most famous works. For concert information email: music@goodmusic.co.za |
Alex Meixner at Milwaukee Accordion Club - USAby Christine Johnstone |
Video: "Road Dawgz Polka" performed live by the Alex Meixner Band for the 2019 edition of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Series contest. The song features Alex Meixner on accordion, Tom Haller on washboard, Chris Heslop on saxophone, Jim Meyer on banjo, and Paddy King on fiddle. Popular accordionist Alex Meixner will be performing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this month. Firstly he will entertain visitors to the Milwaukee Germanfest at Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds), from July 26th to 28th. From there he will perform at the Milwaukee Accordion Club, Root River Center in Franklin on July 29th. The last time Alex entertained at the club was in 2011 so they are very happy to have him back this month. Alex has been performing on stage since he was 6 years old and has a unique ability to combine playing styles through pop music, funk, jazz and polka. For concert information email: info@alexmeixner.com |
Summer Camp & Masterclass “Akkordeon Plus” - Italyby Christine Johnstone |
A Summer Camp and Masterclass entitled “Akkordeon Plus” will be held at the Vinzentinum Boarding School in the South Tyrolean mountains, Brixen, Italy from July 28th to August 2nd. Tutors include Andreas Nebl (picture above), Matteo Facchin, Michael Lauenstein, Margarete Glock and Manuela Glock (picture left). Course Manager Harald Pröckl is expecting over 40 participants from Italy, Austria and Germany who will have an exciting week of music. The event will include a Professors Opening Concert, Daily Lunch Concerts by the participants and a Final Students Concert. For further details email: AndiNebl@gmx.de |
Music of the World Concert – Argentinaby Christine Johnstone |
Solo accordionist Facundo Quiroga will perform a concert entitled “Music of the World” on August 1st from 9pm to 12 midnight at Al Escenario, Plaza Matheu - Gral A de Lamadrid, La Boca in Buenos Aires. Facundo's proposal for this concert is to take the audience on a musical tour, to places where it is not common to listen to an accordion. The melodies will be performed in an orchestral way, as well as other styles that represent this instrument more, thus demonstrating the adaptability that the accordion can achieve. For concert details email: alescenarioreserva@gmail.com |
Zydeco Playboys Live in Grossbottwar – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
The Zydeco Playboys will perform at the Klingenden Vineyard in Grossbottwar on August 3rd. The popular band, which includes Oliver Kraus (accordion and vocals) enjoy entertaining with a mix of Zydeco, Cajun, Rhythm & Blues, Latin and TexMex music. For further details email: info@zydeco.de |
Beltuna Accordion Festival - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
An accordion festival entitled “Gran Galla della Fisarmonica” will be held at Parco v.zo Renda Vita on August 3rd, organised by Beltuna Accordions. The festival will include accordion entertainment and dancing. Performances will be given by Pasquale di Marco, Mario Gatto, Diapason, Emanuale Pouzzi, Gianpiero Amato and Sergio Monacelu. For details see poster above. |
Video: Matias Rubino (accordion) and Dario Barozzi (guitar) - Argentinaby Christine Johnstone |
Un Dia Mas - Matias Rubino (accordion) and Dario Barozzi (guitar) Concert at Café Vinilo in Buenos Aires at the official presentation of the album Savia. |
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13. World Music Festival, Innsbruck - Austriaby Harley Jones |
Alle drei Jahre findet das 13. Weltmusikfestival statt, das vom Deutschen Harmonika-Verband e.V. (DHV) vom 30. Mai bis 2. Juni in Innsbruck organisiert wird. Dieses Festival zieht Akkordeonorchester und Ensembles aus ganz Mitteleuropa und anderen Ländern an und bietet Top Solisten und Gruppen in Konzerten. Online-Bericht mit Ergebnissen, Bildern und Videos unter: 2019Innsbruck |
New Book by Karthause-Schmülling Music - Germanyby Harley Jones |
A new book entitled “Summer Accordion Music Seminars and Associated Illustrious Media Stars” by Ulrich Schmülling (pictured) has just been released, published by Karthause-Schmülling Music, Book and Art Publishing in Kamen, Germany. The book has been translated into English by Willoughby Ann Walshe, with cover and layout designed by Lukas Stanionis. This multi-faceted guide book for pupils, students, teachers, stage performers, amateur players, professional musicians and especially for music lovers of all ages, provides a vivid report about two outstanding music seminars and festivals of the international accordion scene: • Peter Soave Music Academy in Sauris (Italy) • International Accordion Festival and Seminar in Palanga (Lithuania) and Celebrated Media Stars “Made in” the Baltics: • Martynas Levickis • Ksenija Sidorova 52 pages · Format: 23 x 32.5 cm · four-colors throughout · hard cover · thread stitching · 700 grams · 90 photos · ISBN 978-3-925572-19-7 · Euro 22.50 Purchase the book online with credit card - Catalog No: 572-19 |
New and Updated Site: Yehuda Oppenheimer (1925 - 2012) Music Updated - Israelby Harley Jones |
Following the sad death of Yehuda Oppenheimer in 2012, further music has been added to his site. OY614 Omaggio A Bach - Cheerio, Mr. Bach! (Solo) composed by Yehuda Oppenheimer € 4,00 OY617 Lullaby (Solo) Mozart, arranged by Yehuda Oppenheimer € 2,00 More music will be added to his site in the coming weeks. |
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