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Successful 1st International Accordion Competition in Montceau-les-Mines – France
XXVII "Arrasate-Hiria" International Accordion Competition – Spain
42nd Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival – Canada
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Yvette Horner (1922-2018), Paris – France
Future events |
23rd Festival de Chaillol – France
Four Seasons at Drostdy Theatre – South Africa
Alex Meixner at Milwaukee Accordion Club - USA
Summer Camp & Masterclass “Akkordeon Plus” - Italy
Music of the World Concert – Argentina
Zydeco Playboys Live in Grossbottwar – Germany
Beltuna Accordion Festival - Italy
Video: Matias Rubino (accordion) and Dario Barozzi (guitar) - Argentina
New and Updated Sites |
New Book by Karthause-Schmülling Music - Germany
New and Updated Site: Yehuda Oppenheimer (1925 - 2012) Music Updated - Israel
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Osimo Masterclasses and Evening Concerts, 9th - 13th July – Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 The City of Osimo hosted the first edition of the High Improvement Musical Masterclasses for some 25 students at the Accademia d’Arte Lirica from July 9th to 13th under the artistic direction of Dario Flammini and Mirco Patarini.The Masterclasses were held in four sections: - “Classical Accordion” incorporated an advanced course and a medium level course instructed by Friedrich Lips (Russia), Mirco Patarini (Italy), Dario Flammini (Italy), Vojin Vasovic (Serbia), and Germano Scurti (Italy). - “Jazz/Modern Accordion” by Antonio Spaccarotella (Italy). - “Bandoneon” by Fabio Furia (Italy) and Gianni Iorio (Italy) - “Stylistic interpretation of Tango” by Gianni Iorio (Italy). A wide variety of concerts were given by Duo Gabriele Mirabassi (clarinet) and Simone Zanchini, Jef De Haes, Andrea di Giacomo, Bandoneon, Fernando Gabriele Mangifesta, Walter di Girolamo, and Fuccelli Fisarmony. For information on the masterclass tutors and performers download: 2019OsimoMasterclass.pdf These workshops, now in the second edition, have been strongly supported by the Osimo municipal administration which, it should be remembered, hosted in 2017 the 70th edition of the Coupe Mondiale (CIA). The grand finale was in the Piazza Boccolino with the Fuccelly Fisarmony closing an event much appreciated by the local citizens. The event was realised by the Italian Accordion Culture association with the support of the Municipality of Osimo and the Marche Region, the companies Scandalli and Pigini, the Instituto Campana, Accademia d'Arte Lirica and Strumenti & Musica. |
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Successful 1st International Accordion Competition in Montceau-les-Mines – Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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  The 1st International Accordion Competition Montceau-les-Mines was held from 11th to 14th July at the Montceau-les-Mines Town Hall in the city of Montceau-les-Mines, France.The event began with an opening concert featuring Renzo Ruggieri (picture top left) at the Jean Maillot Auditorium. Over the following days, evening concerts were given by Duo Xamp (Jean-Etienne Sotty and Fanny Vicens), and Dmitry Khodanovich, with a final concert featuring competition winners. Jury members included Olivier Douyez (Belguim), Domi Emorine (France), Roman Jbanov (France - picture top right), Jean-Étienne Sotty (France), Pascale Martinez (France), Renzo Ruggieri (Italy), Nemanja Potparic (Montenegro), Anibal Freire (Portugal), Aleksandr Gataullin (Russia) and Zoran Rakic (Serbia). Competition results: “City of Montceau-Les-Mines Prize” Classical Solo: 1st – Vladimir Stupnikov (Russia – picture above left) “City of Montceau-Les-Mines Prize” Variety Solo: 1st - Angélique Laporte (France – picture above right) Accordion Chamber Music and other instruments: 1st - Sibduo (Russia) Andrei Bitiutskikh & Alexandr Sirotkin - piano and accordion |
XXVII "Arrasate-Hiria" International Accordion Competition – Spainby Christine Johnstone |
 The XXVII "Arrasate-Hiria" International Accordion Competition will be held from 5th to 8th December 2019 in Arrasate-Mondragon, Basque Country, organised by the Town Hall of Arraste and The County Council of Gipuzkoa.The competition is open to soloists of any age and nationality and the test piece will be provided to all contestants free of charge upon request. The winner of the competition will be invited by the organizers to give a series of concerts at the XXVIII “Arrasate Hiria” International Accordion Competition. All expenses will be covered by the “HAUS- POZ” Euskal Herriko Akordeoi Elkartea. The closing date for entries is September 30th, 2019 Download competition rules and entry information: 2019Arrasate-HiriaRules.pdf |
42nd Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival – Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
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 Video: Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers “I’m Your Man” On The News, WGNO-TV, January 2018Over 40,000 people are expected to attend the 42nd annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival, which will take place at Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver, British Columbia from July 19th to 21st. The festival is internationally renowned for presenting the finest traditional and contemporary folk and roots music from around the world and is one of the city’s most beloved, enjoyed, and respected events. Accordion performers and groups include The Dardanelles, Dwayne Dopsie (picture right) & the Zydeco Hellraisers, David Hildago, Illiteratty, Kirchen, Cox and McRae, Le Vent du Nord (picture below), Oktopus and Riit. For details email: 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. |
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Yvette Horner (1922-2018), Paris – Franceby Harley Jones |
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Pearls of Crystal A piece that Yvette Horner was famous for recording.
Recorded by Harley Jones in 1975. Enjoy.
 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. |
Future events |
24th International Accordion Festival – Italyby Christine Johnstone |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Four Seasons at Drostdy Theatre – South Africaby Christine Johnstone |
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| 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 |
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 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 |
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| 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 |
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Beltuna Accordion Festival - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| 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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13th World Music Festival, Innsbruck - Austriaby Harley Jones |
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Video 2: Nurenberger Akkordion-Ensemble
 Held every three years, the 13th World Music Festival organised by the Deutscher Harmonika-Verband e.V. (DHV) held in Innsbruck between 30th May to 2 June. This festival attracts accordion orchestras and ensembles from all over middle Europe and other countries, as well as featuring top soloist performers and groups in concert. Online report of results, pictures and videos at: 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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