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Sata-Häme Soi Accordion Festival 2009 - Finland19th International Festival of Accordion Artistes, Kragujevac – Serbia
2009 Bai Di National Accordion Competition, Shangdong - China
Aidar Gaynullin Nominado a la Mejor Banda Sonora-Rusia
`Classics in Jazz’ Album y CD de Wolmer Beltrami – Italia, Alemania
Sofía Gubaidulina y Francesco Gesualdi en Concierto, Florencia-Italia
Concierto Benéfico por Terremoto, Agora de Bonneville-Francia
3rd Accordion Art Festival and Contests, Mosciano - Italy
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
4th ‘Notou Sounadour’ Festival a Great Success, Robilante – ItalyVolume 3 Book-and-Sound Edition Released - GermanyExhibition of Vintage Bellows Instruments, Rostov-on-Don - RussiaInternational Accordion Competition AscoltateAkkordeon Orchestra Erlangen Visits Castelfidardo - Italy
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Paris-Moscow Duo Concert, Heppenheim – GermanyRichard Tyce in Tribute Concert, British Colombia – CanadaFabio Colaceci and Fabrizio Capoleoni in Concert, Rome – ItalyMilos Milivojevic Concert, London – UKFestival International de L’Accordeon, Homecourt – FranceMain Squeeze Accordion Festival, New York – USALowell Folk Festival, Massachusetts – USA9th International Festival of Accordion Music, Koszalin – Poland
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Karthause Schmülling New Book-and-Sound EditionsH S Production New Music ReleasesScandalli Accordions New Website Now OnlineFranco Cambareri 3 new worksGary Dahl update 1 new work
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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 |
 La próxima edición del International Festival of Accordion Soloists y del Summer School para estudiantes de acordeón se llevará acabo del 5 al 14 de Julio en Kragujevac, Serbia.Los organizadores del Festival, el centro de música Ad Libitum y la escuela de música de Kragujevac han invitado a los ganadores de significantes competiciones de acordeón de los últimos 12 meses y a los profesores de la escuela de verano para esta nueva edición. Estos son los artistas que actuarán este año en el Gymnasium Concert Hall de Dragujevac: -Vladislav Pligovka, Bielorusia – ganador del concurso de Castelfidardo y Coupe Mondiale. -Dinitri Bouclier, Francia – ganador del trofeo mundial (CMA) -Nikola Tanaskovic, Serbia – ganador del concurso internacional de Arrasate, España -Segei Shmelkov, Rusia – ganador del concurso de acordeón de Shangai, China Alexandar Khrustevitch, Ucrania – ganador del certamen de acordeón de Kiev, Ucrania -Klemen Leben, Eslovenia – ganador del concurso internacional de Klingenthal, Alemania -Yuri Shishkin, Rusia – Profesor en la escuela de verano -Mika Väyrynen, Finlandia - Profesor en la escuela de verano El festival será inaugurado el 5 de Julio con un concierto ofrecido por los mejores estudiantes de la escuela de música de Kragujevac y será clausurado el 14 de julio con otro concierto llevado acabo por los participantes a la escuela de verano. La escuela de verano contará con profesores de la talla de Yuri Shishkin (Rusia), Radomr Tomic y Vojin Vasovic (Serbia) y Mika Väyrynen (Finlandia). Todos los participantes serán acomodados en el hostal para estudiantes Sloboda. Para más información, contactar con el organizador Milan Tomic: tomic_milan@yahoo.com |
2009 Bai Di National Accordion Competition, Shangdong - Chinaby Harley Jones |
 Este certamen de acordeón es organizado por la Asociación de Acordeonistas Chinos y dará lugar del 21 al 23 de agosto en Qingdao, provincia de Shandong (China). Este concurso es parte del Festival Internacional de Arte de Shandong.El presidente del festival es Ziqiang Zhang. Es posible acceder a una entrevista realizada a Ziqiang Zhang y a su esposa Wang Biyun dentro del apartado Celebrity Interview. Foto izquierda: Presidente Ziqiang Zhang/ Foto inferior izquierda: Profesor Li Cong Las categorías del concurso están divididas en Solo, dúo, trío, música de cámara, categorías especiales para niños y participantes mayores de 55 años. La categoría solo esta dividida en clásica y música Entertainment. Para más información: http://www.accordions.com/china/yuandi/shandongbisaizhangcheng.html Ó contactar con el Profesor Li Cong. |
Aidar Gaynullin Nominado a la Mejor Banda Sonora-Rusiaby Herbert Scheibenreif |
 Gaynullin ha obtenido una nominación a la mejor banda sonora por el film llamado “Oxigen”, dirigido por Ivan Vyrypaev en la vigésima edición del festival ruso de cine “Kinotavr”Oxygen consiste en 10 composiciones musicales. Cada composición corresponde a un tema y un héroe-personaje. La película esta pensada para espectadores de 15 a 35 años de edad y promete convertirse en una película de culto. Actualmente la actuación teatral de esta idea cinematográfica ha cosechado importantes premios teatrales, como es el “Gold Mask”, llegando a ser parte de la historia del teatro como manifestación de un nuevo drama de los años treinta. Para más información: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at |
`Classics in Jazz’ Album y CD de Wolmer Beltrami – Italia, Alemaniaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 La editorial Musikverlag Würzburger (Wurzburger Musikverlag) -Elwephon Records R & T / Alemania (www.wurzburger-musikverlag.com) ha sacado a la venta el Cd “Classics in Jazz". Este trabajo contiene 12 composiciones del reconocido compositor, arreglista, intérprete de jazz y virtuoso acordeonista Wolmer Beltrami. Los 12 arreglos están disponibles en un libro.Estas doce grabaciones y arreglos tienen una gran relevancia histórica y ayudarán a preservar la memoria de Wolmer Beltrami. Wolmer Beltrami (1922-1999), actuó en gran número de países y es considerado por muchos como uno de los grandes acordeonistas italianos. En los años de postguerra, se unió musicalmente al acordeonista Italiano Gorni Kramer, formando así el dúo Kramer & Wolmer. En 1960 la CMA le premió con el prestigiosos World Oscar por sus servicios al acordeón. Más tarde estuvo envuelto en multitud de bandas sonoras para películas. El estilo de Beltrami era único y ha sido admirado tanto en Jazz y música clásica. |
Sofía Gubaidulina y Francesco Gesualdi en Concierto, Florencia-Italiaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Sofía Gubaidulina será la protagonista con su música en dos conciertos que darán lugar el 27 y 28 de Junio en Florencia como parte de la novena temporada del New Musical Concert Events. La famosa compositora Rusa asistirá a la segunda edición del concurso “Music Prize NEM”. El concierto del 27 de Junio se llevará acabo en el prestigioso Salone dei Cinquecento, en el Palazzo Vecchio en Florencia.El Programa del concierto incluye: Seven words (Sofía Gubaidulina) y “Epilogue” (Alfred Schnittke) para violonchelo, piano y equipo electrónico. “Seven Words” es una de las piezas más significantes escritas por Gubaidulina. Escrita en 1982, esta estructurada en siete partes para violonchelo, acordeón y grupo de cuerda. La temática esta orientada las siete palabras que Jesucristo exclamó en el momento de su crucifixión. La pieza fue dedicada al violonchelista Vladimir Tonchi y al acordeonista Friedrich Lips. El estreno de la obra fue en 1985 con el nombre de “Lot”. La pieza tiene un gran componente simbólico: el acordeón simboliza a Dios, el violonchelo al hijo de Dios y la orquesta al Espíritu Santo. Los intérpretes para esta ocasión serán Francesco Gesualdi, reconocido acordeonista Italiano y el renombrado violonchelista Alexander Ivashkin, experto en la música Rusa del siglo pasado. Para más información: effegesualdi@libero.it |
Concierto Benéfico por Terremoto, Agora de Bonneville-Franciaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Serge y Corinne Petronio, Antiguos alumnos de la escuela de acordeón Annemasse y Geneva, fundaron hace veinte años su propia escuela de acordeón en L´Aquila, Abruzzo (Italia).A principios del pasado mes de abril, en menos de 25 segundos, todos sus proyectos desaparecían a causa de un terremoto. El edificio en el cual ellos vivían fue literalmente destruido. Tuvieron tiempo solamente para correr y ponerse a salvo. Ellos y sus hijos quedaron fuera de peligro pero todo por lo que habían luchado había sido borrado por la acción del terremoto. Con este motivo, su antigua escuela de música ha decidido organizar un concierto para ayudarles. T. Shield, profesor de la escuela Annemasse y Geneva, y su mujer Christine han mantenido una gran amistad con Serge y Corinne desde su infancia y ahora están intentando contactar con artistas que deseen unirse a este proyecto. El concierto será el próximo viernes 26 de Junio a las 8:30 en el Agora de Bonneville. El programa incluye actualmente Les frères Bouclier, el acordeonista Jean-Louis Noton y el famoso violinista William Garcin y su grupo de música gipsy. Las entradas estarán a la venta a la hora del concierto. Un mínimo de 10 euros es la donación sugerida para adultos y 5 euros para menores de 12 años. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
by Alexander Poeluev
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 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. |
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 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. |
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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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by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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 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 |
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| 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 |
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  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 |
by Rob Howard
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 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 |
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| 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 |
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| ‘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 |
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 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 |
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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 Editions selling a new CD titled "All Through The Night" with sound samples. Music performed by Konni Deppe and Andreas Hermeyer. Purchase online. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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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