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19th International Festival of Accordion Artistes, Kragujevac - Serbia
2009 Bai Di National Accordion Competition, Shangdong - China
Aidar Gaynullin’s Nomination for ‘Best film music’ - Russia
‘Classics in Jazz’ Album & CD of Wolmer Beltrami – Italy/Germany
Sofia Gubaildulina and Francesco Gesualdi in Concert, Florence – Italy
Earthquake Benefit Concert, Agora de Bonneville - France
3rd Accordion Art Festival and Contests, Mosciano - Italy
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Volume 3 Book-and-Sound Edition Released - Germany
Exhibition of Vintage Bellows Instruments, Rostov-on-Don - Russia
International Accordion Competition Ascoltate
Akkordeon Orchestra Erlangen Visits Castelfidardo - Italy
Future events |
Richard Tyce in Tribute Concert, British Colombia – Canada
Fabio Colaceci and Fabrizio Capoleoni in Concert, Rome – Italy
Milos Milivojevic Concert, London – UK
Festival International de L’Accordeon, Homecourt – France
Main Squeeze Accordion Festival, New York – USA
Lowell Folk Festival, Massachusetts – USA
9th International Festival of Accordion Music, Koszalin – Poland
New and Updated Sites |
H S Production New Music Releases
Scandalli Accordions New Website Now Online
Franco Cambareri 3 new works
Gary Dahl update 1 new work
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Sata-Häme Soi Accordion Festival 2009 - Finlandby Kevin Friedrich |
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| Sata-Häme Soi Accordion Festival 2009 Daily Reports - Finland. 5th Primus Ikaalinen International Accordion Competition, on the internet, delayed broadcast, Friday night 8 pm + 2 hours Finland time. www.yle.fi/satumaa is the link. |
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19th International Festival of Accordion Artistes, Kragujevac - Serbiaby Rob Howard |
 The 19th International Festival of Accordion Soloists and the 20th Summer School for pupils and students of accordion take place in Kragujevac, Serbia, from July 5th to 14th. The festival organizers, Music Center AD LIBITUM and Kragujevac Music School, have invited winners of significant international accordion competitions in the last 12 months and teachers to this year's Summer School. This year's festival will therefore feature the following soloists, performing in the Concert Hall of Kragujevac Gymnasium: Vladislav Pligovka, Belarus – winner of Castelfidardo and CIA Coupe Mondiale competitions, 3rd picture. Segei Shmelkov, Russia - winner of competition in Shanghai, China. Dimitri Bouclier, France – winner of CMA Trophée Mondiale, 4th picture. Nikola Tanaskovic, Serbia – winner of competition in Arrasate, Spain. Alexandar Khrustevitch, Ukraine - winner of competition in Kiev, Ukraine. Klemen Leben, Slovenia - winner of competition in Klingenthal, Germany. Yuri Shishkin, Russia - teacher in the Summer School, 1st picture. Mika Väyrynen, Finland - teacher in the Summer School, 2nd picture. The festival will open on July 5th with a concert featuring the best students of the Kragujevac music schools, and closed on July 14th with a concert featuring the best participants in the Summer School. The teacher at the Summer School include Yuri Shishkin – Russia, Radomir Tomic and Vojin Vasovic – Serbia, and Mika Väyrynen – Finland. All participants will be accomodated at the Student Hostel SLOBODA. For further information email organiser Milan Tomic: tomic_milan@yahoo.com |
2009 Bai Di National Accordion Competition, Shangdong - Chinaby Harley Jones |
 This event is organised Chinese Musicians Association, Accordion Society from August 21 to August 23 in Qingdao City, Shandong Province. The event is part of the Shandong International Art Festival. Competition Chairman is Chinese Accordion President Ziqiang Zhang. Read the interesting Celebrity Interview about the accordion careers of Ziqiang Zhang and his wife Wang Biyun. Picture left: President Ziqiang Zhang and lower left: Prof. Li Cong. Categories of competition include: solo, duet, trio and ensembles with childrens through to educational institutes categories. There is even a category for those 55 years and older. Solo classes include classical and entertainment type music. For further information in Chinese http://www.accordions.com/china/yuandi/shandongbisaizhangcheng.html or contact the event Deputy Director: Prof. Li Cong |
Aidar Gaynullin’s Nomination for ‘Best film music’ - Russiaby Herbert Scheibenreif |
 Aidar Gaynullin has got a nomination for ‘Best film music’ for Ivan Vyrypaev's film ‘Oxygen’ at the 20th Russian film festival ‘Kinotavr’.The film ‘Oxygen’ is a film-clip consisting of ten musical-dramatic compositions. Each composition corresponds to a theme and a hero. The film is intended for spectators from 15 till 35 years and promises to become a cult picture. In his time, the performance created by Ivan Vyrypaev based on the play ‘Oxygen’, has received all prestigious theatrical awards, including ‘Gold Mask’, and also has become part of the history of theatre as the manifest of a new drama and generation of the thirties. For further information email: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at |
‘Classics in Jazz’ Album & CD of Wolmer Beltrami – Italy/Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 The Wurzburger Musikverlag - Elwephon Records R & T, Germany has released a CD, ‘Classics in Jazz’, containing 12 compositions of pieces by well known composers, arranged and performed in jazz style by the late virtuoso accordionist Wolmer Beltrami. The 12 arrangements are also published in book form.These 12 masterfully performed recordings and arrangements are of great historical significance, and will help to preserve the memory of the great Wolmer Beltrami. Wolmer Beltrami (1922 – 1999), performed in many countries, and is regarded by many as one of Italy’s accordion ‘greats’. In the post-war years he joined forces with fellow Italian accordionist Gorni Kramer as the duo Kramer & Wolmer. In 1960 the CMA awarded Beltrami the prestigious World Oscar for his services to the accordion. He later became closely involved with the cinema, recording many film soundtracks. Beltrami’s style was unique and much admired, and he was equally at home performing accordion specialities, jazz, dance music and classical music. For Information visit Wurzburger Musikverlag - Elwephon Records R & T |
Sofia Gubaildulina and Francesco Gesualdi in Concert, Florence – Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Sofia Gubaidulina will be in Florence for two concerts dedicated to her music, on June 27th and 28th, during the ninth season of New Musical Concert Events. The famous Russian composer will attend during the second ‘Music Prize NEM’ event. The concert on June 27th will take place in the prestigious setting of the ‘Salone dei Cinquecento’ in the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. The concert program includes: Sofia Gubaidulina - ‘Seven Words’, and Alfred Schnittke – ‘Epilogue’ (from ‘Peer Gynt’), for cello, piano and electronics. ’Seven Words’ is one of the most significant and masterful compositions by Sofia Gubaidulina. Written in 1982, it is designed in seven parts, for cello, accordion and string orchestra. The orientation of the text and music is one of seven words of Christ on the Cross, the famous Oratory of Heinrich Sch?tz. Dedicated to cellist Vladimir Tonchi and accordionist Friedrich Lips, the work had was premiered in 1985 with the name ‘Lot’. The work is characterized by a clear symbolism that crosses its components. To give an example of the instruments, the accordion is a symbol of God the Father, the cello – the Son of God, the orchestra - the Holy Spirit. To perform the ‘Seven Words’ will be Francesco Gesualdi, one of the leading and original accordionists in the Italian music scene, and the renowned cellist Alexander Ivashkin, expert and scholar of Russian music of the twentieth century. The two musicians will perform together with the chamber orchestra ‘Our Times’, positive reality of good music in the territory of Florence. For further information email: effegesualdi@libero.it |
Earthquake Benefit Concert, Agora de Bonneville - Franceby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Serge and Corinne Petronio, former students of the Accordion School Annemasse and Geneva, about twenty years ago founded their own Accordion School in L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. They have together with their two boys Michele and Matteo a home in the same city.At the beginning of April 2009, in less than 25 seconds, all of their beautiful projects disappeared in an earthquake. The building they lived in was literally gone. They had just enough time to run off and seek shelter. Everything collapsed around them, swallowing furniture, instruments, vehicles, etc. All four are alive, but the entire fruits of their work are destroyed. The School of Accordion Annemasse and Geneva has thus decided to help by organizing a concert in their support. Mr T. Shield, head teacher and his wife Christine, childhood friends of Serge and Corinne, would like to contact artistes who would like to join their project. They invite as many people to participate in this benefit concert on Friday June 26th, 8.30pm, at the Agora de Bonneville. The program includes Les Frères Bouclier, accordionist Jean Louis Noton, and world famous violinist William Garcin and his gypsy group. Tickets are on sale at the entrance. A minimum of €10 donation is suggested (5 € for children under 12 years). |
3rd Accordion Art Festival and Contests, Mosciano - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| 2009 Art Festival Daily Reports will be online. The program of the 3rd Accordion Art Festival is dedicated to all music genres, with the main objective being to enhance the entire accordion family. The Artistic Director is Renzo Ruggieri, and the President is Claudio Azzaro. The concerts take place in the church of St Rosario, Mosciano. The 3rd Accordion Art Festival opening concert takes place on June 19th, 9pm with the new accordion orchestra ‘Mantici Armoniosi’, directed by Maestro Paolo Picchio, Artistic Director of the historical international award “Città di Castelfidardo”. All day Saturday, June 20th, will be dedicated to the special ‘Italian Award’, with young candidates from all over Italy performing in front of a prestigious jury. An evening classical accordion concert will take place, featuring Massimiliano Pitocco (Professor of S. Cecilia in Rome and an international concert artiste), and Argentine guitarist Adrian Fioramonti. On Sunday June 21st, in the afternoon, the Italian candidates participating in the prestigious CMA World Trophy to be held in Portugal in September will be selected. In the evening, after the presentation of the book ‘Le Rotte della Musica’, by Fabio Ciminiera, another original initiative will take place – the ORPHEUS Award, an award by critics for the best Italian CD of 2008. Antonio Spaccarotella (winner of the prestigious International Award of Castelfidardo) and the internationally famous French accordionist Ludovic Beier will perform. Entrance is free. 2009 Art Festival Daily Reports will be online. |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
4th ‘Notou Sounadour’ Festival a Great Success, Robilante – Italyby Rob Howard |
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| The 4th ‘Notou Sounadour’, an accordion festival held in Robilante was a considerable success. The organizers, led by Walter Porro and Luigi Buzzi, made a considerable effort in organizing this event, and ensuring that musical standards were high. The Saturday was dedicated to the diatonic accordion, which is popular in this region. The program began in the afternoon with the opening of the trade exhibition, demonstrations, and workshops for both diatonic and chromatic accordions. In the evening, top diatonic artistes Ciuma (Emilie-Romagne), Saufs, Pouille and Tombesi (Venice), performed a great concert featuring traditional music. At the end of the concert, ten participants from the afternoon workshops played the ‘Choral’ passage, arranged for three parts, and studied in the afternoon. The evening ended with a dance led by diatonic accordionists. A highlight was a performance by the Paris Moscou Duo, Domi Emorine and Roman Jbanov, whose virtuosity was greatly appreciated. An award, ‘Notou Sounadour’, for dedication to the traditional music of the Valley Vermenagna was made to the accordionist Giovanni Romana, from Robilante. The evening ended with a performance of traditional music played by about ten players of the Valley Vermenagna. |
Volume 3 Book-and-Sound Edition Released - Germanyby Harley Jones |
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 The publishing company Karthause Schmülling of Germany has developed an important new series for accordionists titled accordeon focus — a book-and-sound concept of famous accordion soloists and groups. Karthause Schmülling have now released Volume 3 by Andreas Hermeyer (accordion) and Konni Deppe (vocals). Andreas Hermeyer, master-class student of German accordion virtuosos Hans Rauch and Hubert Deuringer, has already presented himself successfully as an accordion soloist on three albums. In this new production, Andreas Hermeyer shows his ingenious and subtle jazz style in duet with worldwide performing jazz singer Konni Deppe. Their music is enriched with sensitive sounds of percussion, guitar, and double bass played by popular guest musicians. Well-known jazz standards, film classics, lyric songs and folk songs are finely spun and maginatively arranged by Konni Deppe (vocals) and Andreas Hermeyer (accordion). A musical delight not only for its artistic merit but also for the brilliant sound quality and the high quality book. |
Exhibition of Vintage Bellows Instruments, Rostov-on-Don - Russiaby Alexander Poeluev |
 A striking event this spring was the exhibition of vintage harmonics bayans accordions and collected by collectors South Russia. It was organised by Arutun Barashjan who is also an accordion teacher and repairer. Rostov 2009 Vintage Exhibition photos.May 15, was the start of the exhibition. This exhibition opened with a concert by Alexander Poeluev, the winner of national and international competitions. Then the audience was given a presentation of the six-events organized by "Harmony" during recent months. The concert by Art Van Damme, Vladimir Danilin, the "100 th anniversary" of the bayan, jazz quartet Alain Musicini, Frank Marocco," Accordion plus. The work by the creative team "Harmony" was greatly appreciated. From 15 - 27 May, lovers and admirers of bellow instruments were able to view the rare instruments, and professional musicians were able to learn the features of these instruments. The exhibition presented 30 instruments (21 from the Rostov region, 5 from Germany, 2 from Moscow, 1 from Italy and 1 from Poland), varied in appearance, construction and sound characteristics. The exhibition included instruments from last century to the late 1930's, these rare instruments all owned in the Rostov Region. Also included was a display of various interesting construction design and mechanical tools. The instruments featured skilful displays of colored stones, wooden and metal artwork, painted designs and manufacture with fine designs in the wood and the case, to create a palette of colors of musical instruments. A warm and happy atmosphere prevailed May 27 at the Museum of Modern Fine Arts in the closing date of the exhibition! There was a small concert, which was attended by: Regional winners of the recent area contest, students of Gnesin Music School Philip and Leon Gagaloyan, students of Rostov State Conservatory, laureate of international competitions Marija Ternavskaya, Victor Skolozubov, author of harmonica tutor books. Rostov 2009 Vintage Exhibition photos. |
International Accordion Competition Ascoltateby Anna Bodell of Charnwood Publications |
 The International Accordion Competition Ascoltate organized by the Kaunas Accordion Society was held in Prienai, near Kaunas in Lithuania from 5th -7th June. Director of the festival Mindaugas Labanauskas was delighted to welcome to the festival over 100 contestants in the various solo and ensemble categories from Finland, UK, Austria, Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Russia, Moldova and Slovenia. The International Jury consisted of Viatcheslav Semionov (Russia), Raymond Bodell (UK), Eduardas Gabnys (Lithuania), Mirco Patarini (Italy) and Roman Pechmann (Austria). Ascoltate 2009 photos. Outstanding Grand Prix winners were accordion ensemble “Concertino” (Moldova), Duo Alesia Kozhukh & Natallia Litvinchyk (Belarus), and soloists Maria Obukhova (Russia) and Laimonas Salijus (Lithuania). Ascoltate 2009 photos. Also on Saturday an outstanding concert was held in Kaunas featuring 3 accordion Concertos performed by Viatcheslav Semionov, Geir Draugsvoll and Raimondas Sviackevicius. |
Akkordeon Orchestra Erlangen Visits Castelfidardo - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| The Akkordeon Spielgemeinschaft Erlangen, (near Nürnberg) of Germany during their visit to Italy, made a stop in Castelfidardo, on Tuesday, June 9th. The accordion orchestra was founded in 1954 by Erwin Hoehn and has a repertoire ranging from light entertainment music, original compositions, to classical music. The Cultural Department of the Castelfidardo City Hall had organized an afternoon concert in the centre of the town. Nice weather conditions, not too hot temperatures made this afternoon event a very enjoyable occasion for all! |
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Paris-Moscow Duo Concert, Heppenheim – Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 On Sunday June 21st at 4 pm in the Kurfùrstensaal, Heppenheim, the Paris Moscou duo of Domi Emorine and Roman Jbanov will be the guest artists for a concert organized by the the music school Heppenheim.Under the direction of E. Ungefucht, the concert will also have performing will be the duo Charlotte Freiberger and Jan Rink, Jan Rink, HepKlez, Moritz Lulay and Johanes Vock, Melanie Maiwald, Agnieszka Schmitt, and E. Ungefucht and his Ensemble. For further information email: duopm@sfr.fr |
Richard Tyce in Tribute Concert, British Colombia – Canadaby Rob Howard |
| Canadian singer and accordionist Richard Tyce performs in ’Tribute to Jussi Björling’ - an open air concert (under tent!), honouring the great Swedish tenor, on Sunday June 21st, 4pm, at the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival in Burnaby, B.C. The venue is the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street., Burnaby, B.C. Jussi Björling, who died in 1960, was a tenor who succeeded Caruso to the heights of super-stardom. Richard Tyce says: “I will be singing pieces that Jussi Björling's silvery voice was known for, like ‘Torna a Surriento’, and excerpts from French opera, like Massenet's ‘Manon’. And we won't leave out the famous ‘Pearl Fishers Duet’. My accordion might even come out of its case!” For further information email: richardtyce@shaw.ca |
Fabio Colaceci and Fabrizio Capoleoni in Concert, Rome – Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
  Fabio Colaceci (accordion), and Fabrizio Capoleon (guitar), perform in a concert titled ‘Tango Nuevo and music from the 1900’ on June 22nd, 5.30pm, at the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale in Rome. The program will be “A sound path through the trends of the most representative music styles of the last century”. For further information email: fabio.colaceci@gmail.com |
Milos Milivojevic Concert, London – UKby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Milos Milivojevic performs with the London Tango Quintet and Japanese violinist Taro Hakase on Monday June 22nd, 7.30pm, at the Cadogan Hall, Sloane Terrace (near Sloane Square Underground Station), London SW1H 9DQ.For further information email: milosmusic@hotmail.com |
Festival International de L’Accordeon, Homecourt – Franceby Rob Howard |
| The Festival International de L’Accordeon takes place from July 3rd to 5th in Homecourt, northern France, organised by the Accordeon Club Lorrain. For further information email: accordeon-club-lorrain@orange.fr |
Main Squeeze Accordion Festival, New York – USAby Rob Howard |
| ‘Summer on the Hudson’ is one of New York City’s largest free summer festivals. The six-month series, from May 3rd until October 11th, is an annual summer arts and cultural festival in Riverside Park South, presented by The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. All events are free. On Saturday, July 11th, 3pm until 10pm, the 4th annual NYC Main Squeeze Accordion Festival takes place at Pier I, West 70th Street, NY. Organizer Reva Cooper says: “The squeeze box masters are back! Don’t forget your dancing shoes for this all day festival of traditional and eclectic music from around the globe. Kids can get in on the act too, at the Accordion Kids Corner, where they’ll get free accordion instruction. Browse the Accordion Flea Market and dance!” For further information email: revacooper@earthlink.net |
Lowell Folk Festival, Massachusetts – USAby Rob Howard |
 The Lowell Folk Festival takes place in Lowell National Historical Park, Massachusetts, from July 24th to 26th (24th, 6:40-10pm; 25th, 12-10pm; 26th, 12-6pm). The Eddie Forman Orchestra, Genticorum (Quebec, Canada), Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys, and Frank London's Klezmer Brass All-Stars are just a few of this year’s performers. This is a free event.For further information email: phil_lupsiewicz@nps.gov |
9th International Festival of Accordion Music, Koszalin – Polandby Rob Howard |
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| The IX International Festival of Accordion Music takes place from September 24th to 27th in Koszalin. The Centre of Culture in Koszalin and the accordion band AKORD are the promoters of the festival, and the sponsors are Fantini Accordions, of Castelfidardo, Italy. The Artistic Director is Artur Zajkowski. This festival includes a competition aimed at accordion bands and ensembles, which may include the use of other instruments. For further information email: mfzma@wp.pl |
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Karthause Schmülling New Book-and-Sound Editionsby Karthause Schmulling |
| Karthause Schmülling New Book-and-Sound Editions selling a new CD titled "All Through The Night" with sound samples. Music performed by Konni Deppe and Andreas Hermeyer. Purchase online. |
H S Production New Music Releasesby H S Productions |
| H S Production releases 4 new pieces, 'Menuet, catalog:hs523', 'Contra Dance, catalog:hs525', 'Waltz arr..Beethoven, catalog:hs526' and 'Menuet, catalog:hs524'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Scandalli Accordions New Website Now Onlineby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
| The new, updated Scandalli website is now online. The site has been extensively revised and has many new features. As well as the usual product information, visitors will be able to see and hear performances by Scandalli artists and soon many of the register tones (sounds) of individual accordions also. The news section will be regularly updated with both past and future event information as well as new product launches. Visitors can also subscribe to the to the mailing list which will provide all this news on a timely basis. |
Franco Cambareri 3 new worksby Franco Cambareri |
| Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 3 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Ciccio’s Tarantella, catalog:cfranco95', 'Mexican Rock, catalog:cfranco96' and 'Sambalero, catalog:cfranco97'. Samples of this music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Gary Dahl update 1 new workby Gary Dahl |
| Gary Dahl - accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator, update 1 new works for accordion available for purchase online, ‘Just Because Polka, catalog:DH0037'. Samples of these music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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