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Super Orchestra Day, Ripley - UK
Raul Barboza’s 80th Birthday Celebration, Paris - France
Milos Milivojevic solo CD release, London – UK
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Grayson Masefield Honored at Las Vegas International Accordion Convention
Video: International Ensemble, Classical Music Winners - Lithuania
Lawsuit Alleges Facebook Inflated Video View Statistics to Fool Advertisers - USA
Video: Michael Bridge: 1812 Overture (Tchaikovsky) on Digital Accordion - Canada
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Craven Accordion Orchestra Concert, West Yorkshire – UK
Sharon Shannon Tour – Germany, Switzerland
No 1 Ladies Accordion Orchestra Concert, Oxfordshire - UK
Erika’s Sunday Afternoon Dance Dates, Renwez, Floreffe – France, Belgium
Patty Furlong Concert @ Brooklyn Accordion Club, New York – USA
‘Autumn Jazz’ Concert, Solihull – UK
Terem International Crossover Competition, St Petersburg – Russia
‘Danubia Talents’ International Competition, Vac – Hungary
Accordion Concert, Cassino (FR) – Italy
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Weekly News Delay of 12 Hours, Please Return At 8:00 hours - Italy Timeby Harley Jones |
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| We apologize for a delay of 12 hours in the publication of the Weekly News due to many minor travel and other delays. Please return at 8:00 hours (UTC +2), Italy time to read the next Weekly News edition. |
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Super Orchestra Day, Ripley - UKby Alison Worthington |
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| Question: What do 75 accordion players do on a rainy Sunday in the UK? Answer: Gather at the village hall in Ripley, UK to be part of the 2018 Super Orchestra Day organised by Julie North and conducted by lan Watson. The first two hour rehearsal started at 11 am to work through the 3 pieces that have been selected for the day, before enjoying a much need lunch break. The afternoon rehearsal added the percussion. The orchestra had the opportunity to play and premiere two pieces that were composed by Ian Watson especially for the day. ‘Song without Words’ dedicated to the Watford Accordion Band and ‘One Tango’ dedicated to Tillingbourne Accordion Orchestra. Also included in the program ‘One’ from The Chorus Line. For the second time at this event, there was a youth orchestra of 5 players. The youngest player was 5 and her first time playing an accordion. They performed two pieces at the evening concert, Chopsticks and Crooked Crochets. At 5.30 the concert began with Watford Accordion Band conducted by Shona Holmes who performed Three Roses by Gotz and Free World Fantasy by Jacob de Haan. Tillingbourne orchestra then performed Finlandia, conducted by Marion Szuman. The youth orchestra performed their pieces and then came The London Intermediate Accordion Orchestra performing Watkins’s Ale, Movement 1 of tiny Celtic symphony and ultimo tango, conducted by Julie North. The finale to the concert was the Mass Orchestra with the pieces being well received by the audience. A lovely indoor day of music, fun and friends while the rain continued to fall. Super Orchestra 2019 will be on the 27 October, so book this in your diary now! A day not to be missed. |
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Raul Barboza’s 80th Birthday Celebration, Paris - Franceby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Raul Barboza, born in 1938 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, celebrates his 80th birthday on Thursday October 25th, 8pm, at Pan Piper, 2-4 Impasse Lamier, 75011 Paris. The evening features spots by numerous accordionists and other musicians, as listed on the poster.Raul Barboza is one of the world’s most admired exponent of chamamé, a folk style originating in Argentina. He has performed this style of music around the world, and in 1987 moved to Paris, where he resides to this day. His accomplishments include recording 30 albums, appearing in nine movies, and receiving several awards for his music in both France and Argentina. |
Milos Milivojevic solo CD release, London – UKby Rob Howard |
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 London-based Serbian accordionist Milos Milivojevic has recorded a solo classical CD for the Nimbus label, ‘Accord for life’, set for release on November 2nd.Tracks: Scarlatti – ‘Sonata in D Minor, K. 1’; Scarlatti – ‘Sonata in F Major, K. 44’; Scarlatti - ‘Sonata F Sharp Minor, K. 25’; Mendelssohn – ‘Organ Sonata in D Minor, Op. 65, No. 6: I. Chorale and Variations’; JS Bach – ‘Chorale Prelude BWV639 'Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ'’; Viktor Vlasov – ‘Five Views on Gulay State’; Franck Angelis - ‘Interieur’; Viatcheslav Semionov – ‘Don Rhapsodie, No. 2: II, second movement’; Sarasate – ‘Introduction and Tarantella, Op. 43’. After completing his studies in Kragujevac Music School, Serbia, with Vojin Vasovic, in 2002 Miloš Milivojevic moved to London to study at the Royal Academy of Music with Owen Murray where he obtained the Postgraduate Diploma in July 2009 and was awarded with Dip RAM. In July 2007 he became the first accordionist ever to win the RAM Club Prize at the Royal Academy of Music. He is a first prize-winner at international competitions in Germany, France, Italy and Denmark. In addition to solo playing, he is also a chamber musician, and is a member of the Kosmos Ensemble, London Tango quintet, and AccordDuo. For further information email: milosmusic@hotmail.com |
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Video: Coupe Mondiale Masters Winners - Lithuaniaby Harley Jones |
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| The 2018 Coupe Mondiale Masters category results were: 1st. Nikolay Teleshenko (Russia) 2nd. Maksym Hafych (Ukraine) 3rd. Konstantin Voloshko (Russia) This competition was in one round. Above is video of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed competitors programs. You can view all the Coupe Mondiale Masters competitors videos at: 2018CMMasters The Scandalli Accordion Factory is the sponsor of the 2018 Video Archive and Education Project. |
Grayson Masefield Honored at Las Vegas International Accordion Conventionby Paul Pasquali Event Organizer |
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 Grayson Masefield was honored at the 2018 Las Vegas International Accordion Convention. The Citation reads: "In recognition of your distinguished contribution to accordion music, education and culture through artistry and performance." Grayson Masefield joins 19 years of honorees. Honorary Conductors 2000 – Art Van Damme 2001 – Dick Contino 2002 – Myron Floren 2003 – Gina Brannelli 2004 – Joan Cochran Sommers 2005 – Peter Soave 2006 – Iona Reed Pukara 2007 – Walter Ostanek 2008 – Carl Fortina 2009 – Pete Barbutti 2010 – Frank Marocco 2011 – Angelo Di Pippo 2012 – Jeff Lisenby 2013 – Joey Miskulin 2014 – Stas Venglevski 2015 – Mary Tokarski 2016 – Mario Pedone 2017 – Gordon Kohl 2018 – Grayson Masefield Lifetime Achievement Anthony Galla-Rini Pete Barbutti Gina Brannelli Tony Lovello Joan Cochran Sommers Dick Contino The pdf file of Grayson from a young child until today is taken from the Power Point shown at the convention: 2018LVAward.pdf Great grandpa Alf Jones played accordion and each generation since played accordion. A full report of the 2018 Las Vegas International Accordion Convention will be made next week. |
Video: International Ensemble, Classical Music Winners - Lithuaniaby Harley Jones |
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| The 2018 Coupe Mondiale International Ensemble - Classical Music Winners were: 1st. Tutto A Dio (Lithuania) 2nd. Fusion (Russia) 3rd. Volchkov & Shnyp Duo (Belarus) This competition was in one round. Above is video of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed competitors. You can view all the Coupe Mondiale International Ensemble - Classical Music competitors videos at: 2018CHM The Scandalli Accordion Factory is the sponsor of the 2018 Video Archive and Education Project. |
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Lawsuit Alleges Facebook Inflated Video View Statistics to Fool Advertisers - USAby Harley Jones |
 News site Breitbart reported: A new lawsuit filing alleges that Facebook purposefully inflated the time spent watching videos on its platform by 150 percent to 900 percent to mislead advertisers and inflate advertising rates.Jason Kint, chief executive of Digital Content Next, a trade organization that represents online publishers, commented on the latest lawsuit brought against Facebook: “Facebook needs to lead with consumer transparency to get past this. We haven’t seen it yet.” |
Video: Michael Bridge: 1812 Overture (Tchaikovsky) on Digital Accordion - Canadaby Harley Jones |
| Recording from Michael Bridge's 2018 solo album, "Overture" available online. Michael Bridge writes: All sounds are performed live on Digital Accordion, without background music. This piece uses the digital accordion's ability to produce sounds that are sensitive to both swell (bellows) and finger velocity (percussion). Thus, a single performer can control a huge number of instrument sounds by assigning each one to a different section of the instrument. All percussion sounds are played with the left hand, and three chin switches facilitate turning various sounds on and off. Over 50 customized sound settings are used throughout this work. |
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Ezequiel Tatich Concerts, Buenos Aires – Argentinaby Rob Howard |
 The accordion entertainer Ezequiel Tatich, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and known as ‘El Gringo del Acordeon’, performs as follows:October 20th, 6pm - Aires De Tradicion Concert, Plaza el Talar, Tigre, Buenos Aires November 3rd – La Isla, Tigre, Buenos Aires November 4th – San Miguel November 10th – Paso del Rey November 11th - Virreyes November 14th – Moron y Moreno |
Craven Accordion Orchestra Concert, West Yorkshire – UKby Rob Howard |
 On Saturday October 20th, 7.30pm, the Craven Accordion Orchestra (MD Harry Hinchcliffe) performs in concert at the Rendezvous Hotel, Skipton, West Yorkshire BD23 2TA. Founded in 1995 by accordion teacher Harry Hinchcliffe, the Craven Accordion Orchestra has competed often in NAO regional and national competitions, performs frequently in concerts, has recorded two CDs and performed on local radio. Performing with Craven Accordion Orchestra is the well known London Accordion Orchestra (LAO) conducted by Ian Watson who have travelled extensively on the continent and also in the UK. For further information email: cravenschoolofmusic@hotmail.co.uk |
Sharon Shannon Tour – Germany, Switzerlandby Rob Howard |
 Irish 2-row diatonic button accordionist Sharon Shannon this weekend begins a concert tour of Germany, finishing with a date in Bern, Switzerland.Sharon Shannon, from County Clare in Ireland, also plays the fiddle, tin whistle and melodeon. Her self-titled debut album, in 1991, ‘Sharon Shannon’ was the best-selling album of traditional Irish music ever released in Ireland. She has a particular appeal for younger audiences and has toured sell-out concerts in the USA, Australia, Europe, Hong Kong, and Japan. Beginning with Irish folk music, her work demonstrates a wide-ranging number of musical influences such as reggae, Cajun, French Canadian and Portuguese music. She won the lifetime achievement award at the 2009 Meteor Awards. Tour dates: October 20th, 8pm - Zentrum Altenberg, Oberhausen October 21st, 7pm – Harmonie, Bonn October 23rd, 8.30pm – Kulturfabrik, Leipzig October 24th, 8pm – Gutmann, Nuremberg October 25th, 10pm – Qasimodo, Berlin October 26th - Kuba Hal le, Wolfenbüttel October 27th – Friedenskirche, Jena October 28th, 8pm - Hamburg Knust, Hamburg October 30th, 8pm - Leverküsen Scala, Leverküsen October 31st - Karlsruhe Badenerlandhalle, Karlsruhe November 1st, 8pm - Fulda Kulturkeller, Fulda November 2nd, 8.30pm - Kirchheim unter Teck Bastion, Kirchheim November 3rd, 9pm - Munich Strom, Munich November 4th, 7pm – Bierhuebli, Bern, Switzerland |
No 1 Ladies Accordion Orchestra Concert, Oxfordshire - UKby Rob Howard |
 The No 1 Ladies Accordion Orchestra (MD Jane Ward) performs in concert on Saturday October 20th, 7.30pm, at Islip Village Hall, Church Lane, Islip, Oxfordshire OX5 2TA. Tickets cost £12, family tickets £30. Founded in 2010 by Karen Tweed, The No 1 Ladies Accordion Orchestra has 16 members, all passionate accordion players from around the UK, with a shifting line-up of up to sixteen performers. This all-squeezing, cake-loving, tea-drinking band of lovely talented ladies has enthralled audiences across the country, in village halls, ballrooms, festivals, fetes, parties, piers and pavilions. With the unexpected sounds of multiple accordions played with sensitivity, versatility and a unique style of charming idiosyncrasy, many an accordion-phobe has been made to think twice! For further information email: no1ladiesaccordion@gmail.com |
Erika’s Sunday Afternoon Dance Dates, Renwez, Floreffe – France, Belgiumby Rob Howard |
| On Sunday October 21st, 5pm, the popular Belgian accordionist Erika, known as ‘The Princess of the Accordion’ and her keyboard accompanist Jean-Marie Hembersin, play for dancing in Renwez, northern France. On Sunday October 28th, 3pm, accordionists Erika and Andre Loppe play for dancing at Au Relais Des Amis, 17b Rue Riverre, Floreffe, Belgium. Erika Honorez is from Tilly, a village close to Villers La Ville in Belgium. She comes from a musical family, and received her first accordion at the age of 5 years. Erika's teacher was Mr Franz Lebrun from the Brussels Conservatory, and she studied the theory of music and classical music, and then specialized in the musette genre. Since 1981 Erika has been performing, composing, and recording. She has appeared on radio and TV in Belgium and France. Erika has recorded many CDs and DVDs, which are available through her website. For further information email: erika@erika.be |
Patty Furlong Concert @ Brooklyn Accordion Club, New York – USAby Rob Howard |
 On Sunday October 21st, 2pm until 4pm, Brooklyn Accordion Club presents ‘Traditional Irish Music on Button Accordion’ with Patty Furlong (button accordion) and Catriona Furlong (piano). Patty will be joined with her daughter Catriona, who will be accompanying her on the piano. Catriona plays piano and concertina and has competed in Ireland at the Fleadh Cheoil in Ireland numerous times. Admission is $5.Brooklyn Accordion Club meets at the Great Room, Great Room, South Oxford Space, 138 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY 11 217. For further information email: brooklynaccordionclub@gmail.com |
‘Autumn Jazz’ Concert, Solihull – UKby Rob Howard |
 The jazz quartet Bon Accord performs a concert - ‘Autumn Jazz’ - on Sunday October 21st, 5-8pm, at the Akamba Heritage Centre, Tythe Barn Lane, Dicken’s Heath, Solihull, West Midlands B90 1PH. Bon Accord - Harry Christian (clarinet), Mike Bethel (guitar, vocals) Richard Adey (accordion), and Simon Smith (double bass) will help you ward off those winter blues & take you back to the cafe culture of 1930s Paris by enjoying an evening of refined Hot Club Jazz, influenced by Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli, etc.For further information email: sales@akamba.co.uk |
Terem International Crossover Competition, St Petersburg – Russiaby Rob Howard |
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| The 5th annual Terem International Crossover Competition takes place at the State Academic Cappella, St Petersburg, Russia, from October 22nd to 26th. The competition caters for various instruments, including accordion, piano, violin, cello, percussion, balalaika, domra, and also has vocal sections. Contestants come from all parts of Russia, and also Japan, Italy, and Israel. Further information at: +7 812 400 22 60 or email: teremcrossover2018@gmail.com |
‘Danubia Talents’ International Competition, Vac – Hungaryby Rob Howard |
 The 3rd ‘Danubia Talents’ international music competition takes place in Vac, Hungary, October 23rd to 26th. This competition includes sections for accordion, piano, strings, wind instruments and singing. There are money prizes for the first five competitors in each category.For further information email: info@danubiatalents.com |
Accordion Concert, Cassino (FR) – Italyby Rob Howard |
 On Wednesday October 24th, 9pm, an accordion concert takes place at the pizzeria restaurant Il Principe Azzurro, via Sant’ Antonino 23, Cassino (FR), Italy. Accordionists performing include Walter Losi, Maurizio Imperatori, Giuseppe di Rollo, Alessio Grossi, Maurizio Pistilli, and Giuseppe Spinelli.Cassino is a comune in the province of Frosinone, central Italy, at the southern end of the region of Lazio. Cassino, located at the foot of Monte Cairo, is best known as the site of the Abbey of Montecassino and the Battle of Monte Cassino during World War II. |
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Video: New Arrangement, The Jackson Medley by Renzo Ruggieri - Italyby Harley Jones |
 The Jackson Medley arranged by Renzo Ruggieri for Virtuoso Entertainment is now available online for public sales. View sample page and performance video above. Catalog: rrenzo519 The Jackson Medley Video: Viivi Maria Saarenkylä performing The Jackson Medley (arr. Renzo Ruggieri) at the Closing Gala of Shenzhen Xixiang Music Valley international accordion competition in China, July 2015. |
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