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Happy New Year 2014by Accordions Worldwide |
To all our readers, enthusiats, clients, artists and supporters from around the world - HAPPY NEW YEAR from all the staff of ACCORDIONS WORLDWIDE! Please keep us sending your news, your events, your concert details in order that all accordion interested friends can follow you wherever you are! Have a great and successful NEW YEAR! |
NUESTROS MEJORES DESEOS PARA TODOS VOSOTROSby Accordions Worldwide |
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NOTA DEL EDITORby Rob Howard |
Desde esta plataforma nos gustaría desearos todo lo mejor para el año nuevo y para la celebración de las fiestas de Navidad. Deseamos haber contribuido en mayor o menor medida a enriquecer el mundo del acordeón con información de primera mano. Nuestra próxima publicación se realizará el 10 de enero de 2014. Como cada año, aprovechamos la ocasión para solicitar vuestra colaboración. Ponte en contacto con nosotros para publicar tus actividades, eventos de tu comunidad, grabaciones, actuaciones... lo que creas conveniente. Sin ti, este proyecto no es posible. ¡Feliz navidad! |
XXV FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL “BAYAN Y BAYANISTAS” MOSCÚ – RUSIAby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Se ha celebrado exitosamente el XXV Festival Internacional “Bayan y Bayanistas”, entre el 11 y el 15, en el Concert Hall de la Academia Gnessin de Moscú. El director artístico fue Friedrich Lips, mientras que el director del festival fue Alexander Gataullin. Reportaje en alemán e inglés: 2013Moscow Fotografía superior: Friedrich Lips en el acto de apertura del festival. Imagen de la izquierda: Celebración del 65 cumpleaños de Friedrich Lips, en su recital. Fotografía adjunta: Viatcheslav Semionov y Yuri Shishkin siendo aplauidos tras el estreno de la 3ª Sonata de Semionov. |
LA REGIÓN DE CASTELFIDARDO FACTURA 16.000 ACORDEONES. 95% DE EXPORTACIONES – ITALIA.by Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
La producción de instrumentos musicales es una antigua tradición en Castelfidardo, en cuya región, además de pianos, guitarras y teclados, tiene un papel preponderante el acordeón, nuestro adorable instrumento. Según la Italian Association of Artisans se manufacturan aproximadamente 16.000 acordeones en este área cada año, de los cuales el 95% son exportados. Unión Europea, Rusia, China y sobre todo Sur América, Japón y los países árabes son las zonas con mayor presencia de acordeones italianos. La producción de instrumentos musicales en Castelfidardo es la más importante de Italia, famosa en el mundo entero. Para hacernos una idea aproximada la producción de acordeones es segunda en el ranking de todos los instrumentos producidos en Italia, con más de 100 compañías entre principales y satélites. |
VÍDEO DE NAVIDAD: DANNY MALANDO (ACORDEÓN) Y CAROLA SMIT (VOCALISTA) – PAÍSES BAJOSby Harley Jones |
Danny Malando (acordeón), Carola Smit (vocalista) y la Malando Orchestra interpretando su versión de “Santa Clause is Coming to Town”. Disfruta del uso del acordeón en este adorable arreglo. |
FOLLETO DEL 2014 SOUTH PACIFIC ACCORDION CHAMPIONSHIPS & FESTIVAL – NUEVA ZELANDAby Heather Masefield |
Disponible ya el reglamento y requisitos de inscripción para el 2014 South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival, que será celebrado en Auckland el sábado 31 de may y el domingo 1 de junio de 2014. Disponible aquí: 2014 NZ Prospectus. Para el 2014, las reglas de las categorías internacionales son las mismas que para la Copa Mundial. La fecha límite de inscripción es el 20 de abril de 2014. El presidente de la NZAA (imagen de la izquierda) escribe: “La NZAA” está encantada de contar con la presencia de Mirco Patarini (Izda.) y poder disponer del Raye Feedman Arts Centre, un emplazamiento con todas las facilidades dignas de un evento de estas dimensiones y características. Información completa: 2014 NZ Prospectus La Australian AATA Championships se celebrará una semana más tarde en Sydney y tiene las mismas normas para las categorías internacionales. |
ACCORDION YELLOWPAGES.COM LISTA COMPLETA DE EVENTOS ACORDEONÍSTICOSby Harley Jones |
Todos los conciertos, competiciones y festivales y demás eventos para el 2014 están ya disponibles en la lista de Futuros Eventos en la Accordion-YellowPages.com. Es un servicio gratis en el cual tú mismo puedes subir tus eventos. Un gran número de lectores, más de 50.000 cada semana, ven los Accordion-YellowPages.com Futuros Eventos en el calendario de la pantalla, por lo que se muestra este servicio como una valiosa arma para atender y estar informados de cada evento que se produce en el mundo. Los detalles de los eventos pueden ser enviados a: harleyaccordion@yahoo.com |
KYLE SCHIELEN (15 AÑOS) OBTIENE EL PRIMER PREMIO EN EL “d`r Sjeng” EN MAASTRICHT – PAÍSES BAJOSby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Kyle Schielen, de 15 años de edad, empezó a tocar el acordeón a la edad de 9 años en la Escuela de Música de Maastricht. Cada mes de noviembre, el premio especial “d`r Sjeng” está dedicado a los acordeonistas, un año para quien haya participado como solista tras varios años en una orquesta y al año siguiente para un joven talento. Este premio ha sido concedido habitualmente a participantes de 19 años o más, por eso desde aquí felicitamos la gesta de Kyle. El premio consiste en una estatua de bronce de Sjeng Kraft (famoso acordeonista de Limburg), un premio económico y una aparición en Maastricht ante 25.000 personas y retransmitido en directo por TV y radio. |
Video: Grayson Masefield & HEMU String Quintet at Lausanne Bach Festival - Switzerlandby Harley Jones |
Video 1: is from the last day of the Lausanne Bach Festival on the 27th November 2013. Performing is the HEMU (University of Music Lausanne) String Quintet from Sion with soloist Grayson Masefield. HEMU accordion tutor is Prof. Stéphane Chapuis. The Lausanne Bach Festival concert program was: 1. HEMU Quintet playing from the Art of Fugue by J.S. Bach. 2. Passacaglia & Fugue in C minor by J.S. Bach (Solo) by Grayson Masefield (Video 2), filmed from the winning peformance by Grayson Masefield of the 2010 CMA Trophee Mondial. 3. Concerto in F minor for Harpsichord and Orchestra, soloist Grayson Masefield (Video 1). |
Happy Xmas from Roberto Mangosi and Accordions Worldwideby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Happy Xmas from Roberto Mangosi and Accordions Worldwide |
La National Accordion Organisation del Reino Unido (NAO)by Anna Bodell, Past NAO Chairperson |
La National Accordion Organisation del Reino Unido (NAO) Area Festival Season 2013/2014 continuará con la celebración del North West Area Fesrival que se celebrará en la Iglesia de San Mateo, Stretford, Manchester el domingo 23 de febrero, organizado por Marika Pronyszyn. En el jurado se encontrará presente el presidente de la CIA Raymond Bodell. |
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Video: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas from Steve Albini - USAby Harley Jones |
Steve Albini sings and plays a Christmas message with this song - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. |
Harry Hussey @ Leyland Accordion Club, Lancashire – UKby Rob Howard |
Leyland Accordion Club’s November guest artist was the amazing Harry Hussey. Harry started the evening playing ‘Wheels’, ‘12th Street Rag’, ‘Come to the Cabaret’, ‘Sunday Monday and Always’, and ‘Blue Tango’. The audience requests continued with ‘Play to me Gypsy’, ‘Whistling Rufus’, ‘Stardust’, ‘Fascination’, ‘A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square’, ‘Alexander’s Rag Time Band’, ‘Black and White Rag’, ‘Tangerine’, ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’, and ‘Brazil’. A request for World War 2 songs was rewarded with ‘Who do you think you are kidding Mr Hitler?’, ‘Kiss Me Goodnight Sgt Major’, ‘Siegfried Line’, ‘Dambusters’, and ‘Blaze Away’. Harry then continued with ‘The Bluebell Polka’, ‘Midnight in Moscow’, ‘Whispering’, ‘Take Five’, ‘Red Sails in the Sunset’, ‘Amarillo’, and ‘Copa Cobana’ (which was not the Barry Manilow version). The music continued with ‘Just You Just Me’, ‘Stormy Weather’, ‘C'est Si Bon’, and ‘Muskrat Ramble’. It was now time for the break and plenty of chat. After the break our first local player of the night was Ann Parker playing ‘Memories Are Made Of This’ and ‘Frog Chorus’. Sara Daly played a tune I missed the title of, and I sat down to play ‘Black Mask Waltz’ and was joined by Harry. After I left the stage Harry started the second half with ‘Dark Island’ and ‘If You Knew Susie’. The audience was now getting used to requesting tunes and continued calling out titles for Harry to play. The next request was for a Glenn Miller Medley. Harry then played ‘Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree’, ‘Skylark’, ‘Autumn Leaves’, ‘O Sole Mio’, ‘Laura’, and ‘As Time Goes By’. The requests then continued with ‘Les Bicycettes de Belsize’, ‘Sailing By’, ‘Chicago’, ‘Liberty Bell’, ‘The Harry Lime Theme’, ‘All of Me’, ‘Teddy Bear's Picnic’, ‘Under Paris Skies’, ‘Calling All Workers’, ‘Arriverderci Roma’, ‘La Cumparsita’, ‘Hear My Song Violetta’, ‘La Mer’, ‘Charmaine’, ‘Under the Bridges of Paris’, ‘Pigalle’, ‘Baby Face’, ‘Wish Me Luck’, ‘There'll Always be an England’, and ‘Now Is The Hour’. If you decided to stay in and miss this concert then you really missed out. We had heard 60 tunes from Harry who had played for 75 minutes in the first half and 60 minutes in the second half. Thanks have to go to Harry for such a great night of music and we look forward to booking him again in 2014?. |
Video: Linda Videos - Portugalby Harley Jones |
This popular singer Linda (Cantora) features the accordion which she plays in many songs, in her music and on her CD covers. Video 1: Um amor e uma cabana Video 2: Performing "Portugal Minha Alegria", Termas de Monfortinho, Somo, Portugal. Video 3. Promotional video |
Video: Alexander Hrustevich Concert, Vilnius 2013 - Lithuaniaby Harley Jones |
Concert of Alexander Hrustevich, Vilnius 2013. Published on Aug 19, 2013. Program 1. F.Angelis. On the theme of song by A.Piazzolla "Chiquilin de Bachin" 2. J.Brahms - I.Yachkevich. "Hungarian Dance ?5" 3. V.Chernikov "Jazz - Waltz" 4. V.Chernikov. "Waltz Impromptu" 5. V.Chernikov. "The Lonely Harmonica" 6. V.Zubitsky. Omaggio ad Astor Piazzolla" 7. J.Brahms - I.Yachkevich. " Czardas" 8. E.Derbenko, "The song of Moscow cabman" |
‘Music for Old Time Dancing, Volume 6’ Freeland Barbour CD, Edinburgh – UKby Rob Howard |
Music for Old Time Dancing, Volume 6’ is the sixth in is a series of CDs for Old Time Dancing by leading Scottish accordionist Freeland Barbour. The tracks include The Bradford Barn Dance, Waltz Camay, Mabel Besant's Two Step, The St. Bernard's Waltz, The Raw Recruit, The Oriental Mazurka, Sindy Swing, The Lammermuir Waltz, The Party Polka, The Glenburn Waltz, Strip The Willow Square, The Phyllis Waltz, The Victorian Gavotte, White Heather Parade, The Guaracha Waltz, The North Walls Quadrille, The Queen Elizabeth Waltz, The Square Tango, The Marine Four Step, The Marie Mazurka, The Alsatian Polka, The Blue Danube, The Jacky Tar Two Step, The Hesitation Waltz For further information email: jiml@musicinscotland.com |
Video: Instrumental Subtilu-Z - Lithuaniaby Harley Jones |
The instrumental music group ‘Subtilu-Z’ are from Vilnius, Lithuania. ‘Subtilu-Z’ group members are: Laurynas Vaitkus (birbyne), Dmitrijs Mihailovs (accordion - I am from Daugavpils, Latvia. I have graduated at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, learned in prof. Eduardas Gabnys class), Povilas Velikis (accordion - Siauliai musical school, then in Siauliai conservatory and later in the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre), Vytautas Švažas (drums). |
Schlüchttal Akkordeon Orchester Gurtweil Year End Concert - Germanyby Harley Jones |
The Schlüchttal Akkordeon Orchester Gurtweil held a very successful Jahreskonzert (year end concert) on the 14th December. At the concert, the orchestra honored 7 musicians for 10 to 40 years membership. Conductor Roland Schaaf for 20 years conducting activities with the accordion orchestra and Uli Ebner (picture left) received his honorary badge for his 20-year tenure as Chairman. Tribute was paid to the efforts of Uli Ebner - "Uli Ebner is to blame in large measure because of the important role the orchestra now plays in Gurtweil." |
Video: Emanuele Rastelli (accordion) & Karsten Braghittoni (flute) - Italyby Harley Jones |
Video 1: Hava Nagila - KE-Klez, Recorded live 30th September 2013 at the Teatro Titano, San Marino Repubblic. Published 16 December 2013. Video 2: Medley - Giro D'Italia recorded live in Wolfsburg. Published 17 December 2013. |
Video: Julie Blocher Performs Flambee Montalbanaise by G. Viseur - Franceby Harley Jones |
Julie Blocher Performs Flambee Montalbanaise by G. Viseur. Extract from CD and DVD Julie Blocher 'Seulement Quelqes Notes" (Only a Few Notes) available on www.cdaccordeon.com Video released 30 November 2013. |
‘14 Years Ago’: 1999: end of the 20th Century Concertby Rob Howard |
The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending December 24th 1999 was the final news of the 20th Century. Included was an article from Germany about a concert in Germany featuring well known music composed in each decade of the century, all performed by the accordion orchestra Akkordeonclub Hirschau e.V. Great tunes, one and all, and a timely reminder that the last century produced a lot of wonderful melodies and composers. Music from the 20th Century – Germany Contributed by Constanze Krause The Akkordeonclub Hirschau e.V. performed a variety of 20th century music in Tübingen on December 11th. Their program was "a time trip through this century" beginning with a piece from the movie "Star trek", followed by music from every decade such as 1910 (The Entertainer), 1920 (Charlston), 1930 (American Patrol), 1950 (Perfidia), 1960 (The Twist) and 1970 (songs from Bert Kämpfert, Spanish eyes, Swinging Safari and California Dreaming). Their finale was a 1980 Disco-Medley with "YMCA", "D-I-S-C-O" and "I will survive". |
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Happy Xmas from Roberto Mangosi and Accordions Worldwideby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Happy Xmas from Roberto Mangosi and Accordions Worldwide |
Holiday Hi-Jinx With The Christmas Jug Band, California - USAby Rob Howard |
The Christmas Jug Band, the seasonal version of Those Darn Accordions, will be performing this weekend at the Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA December 20th, 7pm - Family-friendy night with discounted youth & grandparent tickets!, Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley, CA December 21st, 8pm - Closing Night Party!, Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA For further information email: tda@thosedarnaccordions.com |
Accordeon Vrienden Concert, Varrsveld – Netherlandsby Rob Howard |
The Accordeon Vrienden, of Varrsveld, present a concert on December 21st, 7.30pm, at Laurientiuskerk, Varrsveld, Netherlands. |
João Gentil and the Quartet de Cordas de Cantanhede - Portugalby Harley Jones |
João Gentil e Quarteto de Cordas de Cantanhede Promoted by the Municipality of de Cantanhede, with the support of the Parish of St. Peter and the Parish of Cantanhede, the concert will take place in the auditorium of the Social Centre and Parish of St. Peter, on the 22nd of December at 17h00. Quartet players are: Rodrigo Queirós (1st violin, Diretor Artístico), Marta Eufrázio (2nd violin), Dírio Alves (Viola) and Katerina Mikusova (cello). The addition of accordion and bandoneon player João Gentil, opened a new repertoire including tango and other traditional genres of music. |
Tony Kearney Gigs, London – UKby Rob Howard |
London-based Irish Shand Morino player Tony Kearney has two gigs this weekend, as follows: December 21st – Botwell Club, Hayes, Middlesex December 22nd – ceili at the Irish Centre, Camden Town, London |
Armando Rizzo Lecture/Concert, Olevano sul Tusciano – Italyby Rob Howard |
On Sunday December 22nd, 4.30pm, there will be a short lecture and concert by Armando Rizzo on accordion/bayan and its performance possibilities at the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie’, Olevano sul Tusciano, Salerno, Italy. The event is organized by the Associazione Culturale Musicale "Olympia" of Olevano Romano. |
Cabaret Show, London – UKby Rob Howard |
The singers Joanna Strand and Jacqueline Tate in cabaret at The Pheasantry, 152 Kings Road, Chelsea, on Sunday December 22nd, 8pm, accompanied by Romano Viazzani (accordion), along with Nick Pini (bass) and John Bailey (piano). Romano Viazzani promises that “we have some great new arrangements and some very funny new numbers”. For further information email: romanoviazzani@hotmail.co.uk |
Erika & Jean-Marie Dance, Incourt – Belgiumby Rob Howard |
On Sunday December 29th, 3pm, Erika, known as ‘The Princess of the Accordion’ and her keyboard accompanist Jean-Marie, play for dancing at la salle Esperance, Pondrome, Belgium. |
Fintan Stanley’s New Year Gigs, Massachusetts – USAby Rob Howard |
Boston-based Irish accordionist Fintan Stanley performs at Cape Cod Irish Village, 512 Main Street, W. Yarmouth, Massachusetts, on December 29th, 30th and 31st. Also appearing on the New Year’s Eve gig will be the band Irish Express. Fintan Stanley (born 1941) became an All-Ireland Champion in 1955, and was the first to win using a Continental button accordion. After playing in the Gallowglass Ceili Band and several show bands, he has since performed mainly as a solo accordion entertainer and singer. In early January Fintan Stanley travels to Florida for some playing engagements. |
Zoltan Orosz Concert, Pecs – Hungaryby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Zoltan Orosz performs a concert for the New Year on Thursday January 2nd, 7pm, at Kodaly Kozpoint, Pecs, Hungary. The program includes music by Astor Piazzola, Johann Strauss, Johannes Brahms, and George Bizet’s ‘Carmen’. |
‘An Afternoon With Angelo di Pippo’ @ NHAA, New Hampshire – USAby Rob Howard |
Angelo di Pippo is the guest at the New Hampshire Accordion Association meeting on Saturday January 18th, 12.30pm until 4pm. Angelo di Pippo is well known as an accordionist, arranger, composer, producer, and conductor. He has appeared in movies, most notably in The Godfather. At the January NHAA meeting, Angelo will not perform, but he will present a master class with a few volunteer accordionists who would like to have their playing evaluated in front of the class. Following a break for refreshments, Angelo will talk about his remarkable career and take some questions from the audience. At the conclusion of Angelo's presentation, NHAA members and guests will honor him at the first annual NHAA Membership Kickoff Dinner, to be held at a local restaurant. NHAA meets at Accordion Connection, LLC, 136 Route 106, Gilmanton, NH 03237. For further information email: regisdonna@yahoo.com |
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New Book, ‘Accordion: A Pictorial History’ Available from MusicForAccordion.comby Rob Howard |
Available online with secure server credit card purchase in Euro or US$ Catalog No: robaccord06 ‘Accordion: A Pictorial History’ |
Franco Cambareri release musicby Franco Cambareri |
Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, release a new composition for accordion available for purchase online. 'Salsa Fusion', catalog:cfranco185 The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Charnwood Publications release musicby Charnwood Publishing |
Charnwood Publications releases 3 new eSheet pieces for accordion available for purchase online. 'Chocolation', catalog:DW924E, 'Coming Home', catalog:DW510E, 'Emancipation ', catalog:M375E, The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Karen Fremar releases musicby Karen Fremar |
Karen Fremar - accordionist, composer, release 1 new composition for accordion available for purchase online. 'One Hundred and One Green Goblins', catalog:kfremar309 The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card |
6th Gary Dahl "Easy Listening Variety" eBook, Now Released - USAby Gary Dahl |
Following on the very successful Gary Dahl arranged eSheet music (able to be sent to you by email), Gary Dahl has now released the 6th of his music eBooks. Cat No: DH06-eB Collection #6 Easy Listening Variety 26 Titles: You Belong To My Heart, Walk On By, Tumbling Tumbleweeds, Ebb Tide, Time To Say Goodbye, Baby Face, Rocky Top, Lara's Theme, Impossible Dream, Danny Boy, It's All In The Game, Can't Help Falling In Love, California Dreaming, Adagio, Music Of The Night, Port Orchard Blues (Cajun Blues), Eloise (A Cajun Waltz), It Had Better Be Tonight, Hello My Baby, The Godfather, What A Friend We Have In Jesus, The Baby Elephant Walk, Abide With Me, Rockin' The Blues, Lyin' Eyes, Perdido. 65 pages of music for only US$40.00 or Euro equivalent. Click the link to see music samples and see why Gary Dahl arrangements are very popular. These eBooks make excellent gifts for Christmas. The previous eBooks recently released are: Cat No: DH01-eB Collection #1 Latin Spectacular (click link to see music samples) Cat No: DH02-eB Collection #2 Favorite French Standards (click link to see music samples) Cat No: DH03-eB Collection #3 The American Songbook (click link to see music samples) Cat No: DH04-eB Collection #4 Favorite Waltzes & Polkas (click link to see music samples) Cat No: DH05-eB Collection #5 Easy Listening Jazz (click link to see music samples) There are over 200 Gary Dahl arrangements available online at: http://www.musicforaccordion.com/inform/garydahl/index.htm |
Gary Dahl Updates eBooks Music Cover - USAby Gary Dahl |
Gary Dahl - Author, composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator announces the following updated eBooks music cover for purchase on-line. 'Latin Spectacular!', catalog:DH01-eB, 'Favourite French Standards', catalog:DH02-eB, 'The American Songbook', catalog:DH03-eB, 'Favorite Waltzez Polkas', catalog:DH04-eB, 'Easy Listening Variety', catalog:DH05-eB, 'Easy Listening Variety', catalog:DH06-eB Samples for these eBooks are now available at the Music For Accordion web site. The eBooks music are in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
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Have Yourself a MARY Merry Christmas CD by Mary Tokarski, Accordionby Joan C. Sommers |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of Have Yourself a MARY Merry Christmas CD by Mary Tokarski, Accordion, in English language, reviewed by Joan C. Sommers. |
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