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Dâte de clôture des inscriptions à la 74e Coupe Mondiale Internationale - Allemagne
"Motion Trio" au 9ème Festival Emanacje 2021 - Pologne
Exposition et festival international Cremona Musica - Italie
XV Festival des Arts "Automne Kalouga" - Russie
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
XXVII International Accordion Festival ′′Palanga 2021′′ - LithuaniaQuartetto Aires Performs at Chianti Sculpture Park - ItalyVideo: Alexander Poeluev Project “Get to Know Russia”Brandon McPhee New CD: “Brandon's Brand” My Scottish Compositions - ScotlandVideo: “Original Zillertaler” Performing - AustriaGhenadie Rotari Podcasts
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Accordion Featured Entertaining at “Classical by the Creek” in Colorado - USA2nd Eberstedt Mühlenrauschen Music Festival - GermanySkerryvore 2021 Live Tour Begins in ScotlandBeethovenfest in Bonn - GermanyCancelled: Accordion Concert with Maurice Jones, CAO & Friends and St Albans Choir – New ZealandCafé Accordion Orchestra Performs at Minnesota State Fair - USA"Granny’s Attic" Entertains in London – EnglandAccordionists Perform at MacLean Park Music, Vancouver – Canada
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Video: Family Accordion Duo Entertains – Russia
New and Updated Sites |
Site Update: AAA Presidents Announcements - USAUpdated Site: NZAA Site with Citation for Life Member Megan Jennings - New Zealand2021 PIF Castelfidardo, Schedule, Rules and Entry Information Updated - ItalyUpdated Site: Sofia Gubaidulina Compositions by Karthause Schmuelling - GermanyHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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La 4ème Semaine Internationale de l'Art de l'Accordéon à Shenzhen Baoan - Chineby Harley Jones |
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  La 4ème Semaine Internationale de l'Art de l'Accordéon Baoan de Shenzhen se déroulera du 20 au 25 août à Shenzhen, en Chine.Ce festival d'accordéon de niveau mondial est attendu avec impatience. Il comprendra des concerts importantas, des conférences et des forums de qualité. Voir les affiches / plus d'informations sur la Semaine de l'art en chinois et en anglais à : 2021Shenzhen4th Au programme, de célèbres experts étrangers et chinois et l'orchestre symphonique de Shenzhen dans de superbes théâtres. La 4ème Semaine internationale de l'art de l'accordéon à Shenzhen Baoan a été sponsorisée et soutenue par : - Unités directrices : CIA et l'Association d'accordéon de l'Association des musiciens chinois (CAA) - Département de la propagande du Comité du district de Shenzhen Baoan du PCC - Bureau de la culture, de la radio, de la télévision, du tourisme et des sports du district de Bao'an, Shenzhen - Fédération des cercles littéraires et artistiques du district de Baoan, Shenzhen - Bureau du sous-district de Xixiang, district de Baoan, Shenzhen - Organisateur : Shenzhen Accordion Association dirigée par le président Tong Jianhua Photo ci-dessous : CIA World Accordion Orchestra 2019 à Shenzhen |
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Dâte de clôture des inscriptions à la 74e Coupe Mondiale Internationale - Allemagneby Harley Jones |
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  Le secrétaire général de la CIA, Kimmo Mattila, annonce que la date de clôture des inscriptions à la Coupe Mondiale 2019 est le 25 août 2021. Toutes les informations sur les inscriptions et les voyages/hôtels sont en ligne sur : Inscriptions Coupe Mondiale en ligne à : 2021CM-Règles Téléchargez l'affiche imprimable de l'événement à : 2021CM- affiche.pdfLe président de l'ICA, Mirco Patarini, invite tous les (44) membres de l'ICA à inscrire des délégués au 146e Congrès international des délégués qui se réunit deux fois à Munich. Hôte de la Coupe Mondiale 2021, Deutscher Harmonika-Verband e.V. (DHV) 1er vice-président Georg Hettmann écrit : Concert d'ouverture (13 octobre) interprètes : - Duo Naoko et Andreas Nebl (harmonica et accordéon) - Duo Flac - Elisabeth Thoma et Manuel Wagner (flûte et accordéon) - Maxjoseph - Josef Steinbacher et Andreas Winkler (Harmonica de Styrie), Georg Unterholzer (Gitarre), Florian Mayrhofer (Tuba) - Orchestre d'Accordéon des Jeunes Bavarois (direction Gerhard Koschel) Concert de clôture (17 octobre) interprètes : Orchestre Hohnerklang (direction Hans-Günther Kölz) Les lauréats de la Coupe Mondiale 2021 En fonction du nombre d'inscriptions nous prévoyons également des soirées-concerts pour la catégorie Senior Virtuoso Entertainment et pour les catégories Ensemble. J'ai mis à jour les informations des directives de voyage CM à l'adresse Télécharger : 2021Travel.pdf La Coupe Mondiale à Munich organisée par la Deutscher Harmonika-Verband e.V. (DHV) sera un événement exceptionnel comprenant des compétitions et des concerts, et célèbrera également le 90e anniversaire du DHV, membre fondateur de l'ICA. Le DHV vous souhaite la bienvenue à la Coupe Mondiale de Munich 2021. |
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"Motion Trio" au 9ème Festival Emanacje 2021 - Pologneby Christine Johnstone |
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 Le Motion Trio se produira au 9e Emanacje Festival 2021 le 22 août 2021 à 19h. Le festival se tiendra au Centre européen de musique Krzysztof Penderecki à Luslawice, Malopolskie, Pologne.Les accordéonistes du Motion Trio sont Janusz Wojtarowicz, Pawel Baranek et Marcin Galazayn. Leur programme comprendra des œuvres du compositeur et chef d'orchestre polonais, Krzysztof Penderecki (1933 - photo 2020 à gauche), arrangées pour l'accordéon. Pour plus de détails, envoyez un courriel à : annawojtarowicz@akordeonus.com |
Exposition et festival international Cremona Musica - Italieby Christine Johnstone |
  L'exposition et festival international Cremona Musica 2021 se tiendront du 24 au 26 septembre à Fiera di Cremona en Lombardie, Italie.L'événement inclura une exposition historique dans laquelle une série d'articles très intéressants du Musée de l'Accordéon Stradella sera présentée. Le prix « Cremona Music » sera remis à son récipiendaire qui sera annoncé le jour même. Le 25 septembre, une conférence spéciale dédiée se tiendra en mémoire du Hameau Dallapè et Carlo Aguzzi avec la remise de deux plaques en leur honneur. Il y’aura également une variété de conférenciers, de musiciens et de nombreuses expositions de compagnies d'accordéon. Toutes les réglementations gouvernementales concernant les restrictions de Covid-19 seront en place. Pour plus de détails, envoyez un courriel à : info@cremonamusica.com |
XV Festival des Arts "Automne Kalouga" - Russieby Arseniy Strokovskiy |
  Le XVe Festival des Arts 2021 "Automne de Kaluga" s'est tenu le 17 août à la Maison de la Musique de Kaluga, en Russie.Le festival a débuté par un programme intitulé « Viva Music », avec des performances de musiciens invités. Dans la première moitié du concert, l'Orchestre de chambre de Kaluga a joué avec l'accordéoniste Vladimir Vislobokov (de Briansk - photo ci-dessus), la soliste du Théâtre de l'Opéra Novaya de Moscou, Polina Shamaeva (mezzo-soprano), ainsi que des lauréats du 1er concours Opéra Bella. Dans la seconde moitié, le Chœur de chambre municipal a interprété Misa Tango (Misa A Buenos Aires), une pièce unique du compositeur argentin Martin Palmeri. L'accordéoniste Vladimir Vislobokov a joué avec le choeur et a montré son talent de "musicien virtuose qui joue avec aisance, tout style. |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
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  The XXVII International Accordion Festival ''Palanga 2021'' was held at Palangos Kurhauzas in Palanga, Lithuania from August 3rd to 8th, 2021.The event included a variety of concerts with performances by Jonas Vozbutas in duo with Agne Anete Gecaite (violin – picture above right), opera soloist Agne Stancikait and accordionist Raimonds Ungurs playing “Mirage of Sounds” soloist accordionist Vytenis Danielius, Šiauliai City accordion group, Šimkaus Conservatory Students, Lithuanian Music and Theater Academy students, as well as students from Vilnius, Pasvalis and Ukmerge Music Schools. Ricardas Sviackevicius (picture left) was awarded a special medal for his work regarding the International Accordion Festival in Palanga, which took place for the 27th time this year! Ricardas said: “I am honored to represent the wide community of Lithuanian accordionists, Mayor of Palanga City, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Palanga City. I sincerely thank you for the appreciation, to all accordionists for their unfading enthusiasm, and to the audience for full concert halls!” |
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 Quartetto Aires performed at a Musical Evening in the Parco Sculture del Chianti (Chianti Sculpture Park - picture left) in Pievasciata, a village in Tuscany, central Italy, on August 17th, as part of their Tuesday Concert series.The quartet includes accordionists Mauro Scaggiante, Frederick Zugno, Alexander Ambrosi and Alex Modolo. They played a mix of classical and contemporary music, combined with the passionate expression of music from South America. This was followed by a concert at the International Festival of Scansano - "Morellino Classica Festival" (see picture below) held at the Piazza del castello in Montemerano, Tuscany on August 19th. |
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| Video: Alexander Poeluev performs “touching music and female images of literary works by Don (Russia) writers" to encourage people to learn more about the literary heritage of the Don Territory. The project is entitled “Get to know Russia: five geniuses of the word, born on the Don” with the support of the Presidential Grants Fund, an idea formulated by Leonid Shafirov, a member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation. The operator of the project is the All-Russian Association of Honorary Citizens, Mentors and Talented Youth. In this video Alexander Poeluev plays "Cinderella" (by composer Alexey Arkhipovsky) with video clips from performances in the Rostov State Academic Theater named after M. Gorky: "Tears Invisible to the World", "Quiet Don", as well as clips from films: "Gypsy", and "Mother of Man". Operator: Sergey Korchagin Installation: Igor Daurov Sound Engineer: Dmitry Vodogretsky Graphics: Vitaly Maklay Producer: Elizaveta Poelueva Project coordinator: Larisa Lutsenko |
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 Video: Brandon McPhee performing "Under the Double Eagle" from his previous album "Ten Years On" recorded by Pan Records.Brandon McPhee has just released his new CD entitled “Brandon's Brand” My Scottish Compositions, recorded by Pan Records. Brandon composed his first tune when he was 16 and he has continued to write tunes to celebrate various events, as well as people that have supported or inspired him on his journey. He says it has always been an ambition of his to record an album of all his original compositions. The CD includes tunes such as Achnaclyth House, Birkhall Ball, Castletown to Buckingham Palace, Dawn’s Waltz among others. For details email: mcpheemusic@hotmail.com |
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| Video: “Original Zillertaler”, which includes accordionist Toni Hausmann, performing “Frei sein kann ma in die Berg” (You can be free in the Mountains) for your enjoyment. |
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  Ghenadie Rotari (picture above) has begun a series of accordion podcasts entitled “Everything Accordion” on which he interviews accordionists from all over the world.His podcasts include information on the history of the accordion, the different types of instruments of its very extended family, stories from and about accordionists from all over the world, stories about contemporary music and historical works of its repertoire, interviews with prominent musicians and much more! Accordionists interviewed to date include Mirko Jevtovic (Serbia), Corrado Rojac (Italy), Martynas Levickis (Lithuania), Andreas Borregaard (Denmark) and Inaki Alberdi (Spain). For details email: g.rotari@yahoo.com |
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 Dr William Morse, Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra and Joan Grauman (picture left) will make their Colorado debut as an accordion duo at the “Classical by the Creek” event in Downtown Golden, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA on August 21st, 2021 from 5.45pm.This event follows the 2021, 31st Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival held on August 21st and 22nd from 10am to 5pm both days. The festival attracts over 30,000 visitors during the weekend who enjoy art, live entertainment, beer and wine gardens and food vendors. At the evening “Classical by the Creek” event, there will also be a 30 minute performance by the “Tryptych” trio which features accordionist William Morse. See poster for details. Picture below: The “Classical by the Creek” concert will be held in the beautiful venue shaded with tables and chairs, directly across from Clear Creek. |
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  The 2nd Eberstedt Mühlenrauschen Music Festival will take place at the Ölmühle Eberstedt in Eberstedt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany from August 20th to 22nd, 2021. The venue boasts accommodation in their floating cabins (picture above right).The open air festival will include entertainment by a variety of artists as below: • August 20th at 6pm - Sašo Avsenik & his group (picture top) • August 21st at 7pm – Neza Torkar (picture above left) • August 22nd at 11.30am - Folklorna skupina Klas-Horjul (folk Group “Klas”) from Horjul, Inner Carniola Region of Slovenia (picture below). This final dance program with Slovenian folklore will close the festival. For details email: info@oelmuehle-eberstedt.com |
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 Video: Skerryvore performing "At The End Of The Line"Skerryvore (which includes brothers Daniel on accordion and Martin Gillespie on pipes, whistles and accordion) are excited at the prospect of finally beginning to tour again. Their “Together Again Tour” concerts will start this weekend in Scotland. Full tour dates will be announced in the near future. Dates are: • “Party in the Park” in South Inch Park, Perth (Scotland) on August 21st • The Gathering in Northern Meeting Park, Inverness on September 4th (see poster left). Skerryvore are a multi-award winning Scottish band creating a ‘trad-rock’ fusion that has seen them perform in over 25 countries worldwide. For details email: info@skerryvore.com |
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| The 2020 Beethovenfest which was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic will now be held at four locations in Bonn, Germany on August 22nd, 2021 from 11am, organised by the Akkordeon-Orchester Wesseling, Akkordeon-Spielkreis Niederkassel and Musikschule Emotio. Festival locations are the Namen-Jesu-Kirche, Kreuzkirche, Remigiuskirche and the Elisabeth Selbert School. Performers include the children’s orchestra, Akkordeon-Spielkreis Niederkassel Rhineland under the direction of Elena Taran, who will perform at the Namen-Jesu-Kirche. This annual event includes performances by over 1,400 children and young people and almost 100 ensemble leaders and music teachers. Due to Covid-19 conditions, attendees must be vaccinated. Contact tracing will be in place. Free admission. See poster for details. |
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 Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 lockdown in New Zealand.An accordion concert with guest entertainers Maurice Jones (Auckland - picture left), the Christchurch Accordion Orchestra (picture below) and friends and the St. Albans Community Choir will be held at the St. Pauls Church Parish Centre Lounge in Papanui, Christchurch on Friday 27th August, 2021 at 7.30pm. Entry is free and a light supper will be served at the conclusion of the entertainment. Organisers intend that this will be a promotional event for the accordion and a chance for accordionists and enthusiasts to get together. For details email: jkperry@xtra.co.nz |
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 The Minnesota State Fair will be held from August 26th to September 6th, 2021 in Minnesota.The Fair is one of the largest in North America, attracting 2 million visitors annually. In addition to being a showcase for Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the fair features hundreds of entertainment options including music all around the fairgrounds; educational exhibits; hands-on experiences; more than 60 carnival rides; thousands of competitions; 11 nights of Grandstand shows; and more than 500 different foods. The fair is mainly an outdoor event, however masks, hand sanitising and social distancing are recommended for public safety. The Café Accordion Orchestra, featuring Dan Newton on accordion, will entertain as follows: • on the Bazaar Stage on August 26th at 3.15pm, 4.30pm and 5.45pm • on the Bazaar Stage on August 27th at 3.15pm, 4.30pm and 5.45pm For details email: daddysqueeze@daddysqueeze.com |
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| New video above by Granny’s Attic which features two tunes, “Highfield’s Lament” and “200 Miles South West”, both written by Lewis Wood. These tunes are from their upcoming album “The Brickfields” (out 8th October 2021) and include Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne on Anglo Concertina. “Granny’s Attic”, which includes Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon), will entertain at the Nest Collective Campfire Club in London, England on August 27th, 2021. The concert will be held in the community gardens along with a campfire, and will include a variety of folk music! In addition Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne will provide some solo sets on melodeon. For details email: band@grannysattic.org.uk |
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| The MacLean Park Music Series will feature accordionists this month at their concerts in MacLean Park, British Columbia, Canada as follows: • August 28th: Rusty Creek (picture above) which includes accordionist Sue Baines. This group perform a mix of folk rock, bluegrass, country blues and cajun fusion. • August 29th: Vancouver Folk Orchestra and the Junk Oy! Klezmer band For details email: macleanparkmusic@gmail.com |
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| Video: The Family Duo of Alina Khlebnova and Mikhail Khlebnov entertaining with “Concert Play” (Snigin), “Toccata” (Derbenko), and “Spagnolo Fantasia” (Derbenko/Obmachevski). |
New and Updated Sites |
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| Site Update: American Accordionists' Association (AAA) President Dr. Joseph A. Ciccone announcements of future events. |
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| Updating of New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) site to have added: History page, Presidents Reports, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 Citation for Life Membership of former Competitions Secretary Megan Jennings. https://www.accordion.co.nz/life_MeganJennings.htm |
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 The 2021 PIF Castelfidardo dates are 28 September to 02 October. The major change for 2021 is that the results, prizegiving and Premio round III will be held on Saturday 02 October changing the tradition of Sunday 4 pm schedule. Artistic Director is Antonio Spaccarotella from Calabria.The revised schedule is online: 2021PIF-schedule The latest update of the rules and entry information is online at: 2021PIF-en and 2021PIF-it The closing date for entries is 31 August 2021. |
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| Karthause-Schmülling publications updated the site for printed music by Sofia Gubaidulina of titles: 1124 De profundis 1265 Sonate Et exspecto View sample page and information about these two important compositions. Recordings of these two works by Friedrich Lips. |
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