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Feliz navidad y próspero año nuevoby Christine Johnstone |
Accordions Worldwide desea desear a todos nuestros lectores una muy Feliz Navidad y Feliz Año Nuevo. Esperamos que haya disfrutado las noticias durante el último año, y AWW (desde hace 24 años) continuará manteniéndolo informado sobre los eventos de acordeón donde sea que estén sucediendo. La primera noticia para el próximo año es el viernes 10 de enero de 2020. Todavía podemos recibir noticias de sus próximos conciertos durante la temporada navideña en: cjmusic@outlook.co.nz Todo lo mejor del equipo de Accordions Worldwide |
Lanzamiento de las Reglas y Regulaciones del Coupe Mondiale 2020, Castro Marim - Portugalby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
La 73ª Coupe Mondiale se llevará a cabo del 5 al 11 de octubre de 2020 en Castro Marim, Portugal, organizada por el miembro de la CIA Mito Algarvio - Associação de Acordeonistas do Algarve, Presidente: João Pereira. El festival con 20,000 euros en premios en metálico presentará competencias de la siguiente manera: • 73a Coupe Mondiale • Masters Coupe Mondiale • Junior Coupe Mondiale • Concurso internacional para Virtuoso Entertainment Music • Concurso internacional para jóvenes de Virtuoso Entertainment Music • Música de cámara: clásica • Música de cámara - Música del mundo Reglas y regulaciones de 2020 en: Coupe Mondiale El sistema de entrada en línea se abrirá en primavera y la fecha de cierre de la entrada es el 31 de agosto de 2020. El festival Coupe Mondiale también contará con la magnífica World Accordion Orchestra XIII, que se celebrará el domingo 11 de octubre de 2020 al finalizar las competiciones del festival. Encontrará un registro completo del Coupe Mondiale 2019 en: http://www.coupemondiale.org/2019/cn_coupemain.html En chino http://www.accordion-news.cn/news.aspx?d=20-Dec-2019&lang=cn |
31 ° Festival Internacional "Bayan y Bayanistas", Moscú - Rusiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Above: Video from 15th December concert, closing of festival Under the patronage of the Russian Ministry of Culture, the Russian Gnessin Academy of Music and the Friedrich Lips Fund, the traditional international festival "Bayan and Bayanists" was held for the 31st time in the concert hall of the Russian Gnessin Music Academy in Moscow from December 11th to 15th, 2019. The event organisation was led by Artistic Director Friedrich Lips and Alexander Gataullin (picture below). 2019booklet.pdf Videos of 4 major concerts and a report written by Dr Herbert Scheibenreif is at: 2019Moscow 591/5000 Arriba: video del concierto del 15 de diciembre, cierre del festival Bajo el patrocinio del Ministerio de Cultura de Rusia, la Academia de Música Rusa Gnessin y el Fondo Friedrich Lips, el tradicional festival internacional "Bayan and Bayanists" se celebró por 31ª vez en la sala de conciertos de la Academia de Música Rusa Gnessin en Moscú desde 11 al 15 de diciembre de 2019. La organización del evento fue dirigida por el director artístico Friedrich Lips y Alexander Gataullin (imagen a continuación). 2019booklet.pdf Videos de 4 conciertos importantes y un informe escrito por el Dr. Herbert Scheibenreif está en: 2019Moscow |
Italcinte Cambios para 2020 - Italiaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Italcinte ha estado trabajando para usted y con usted desde principios de la década de 1900: cuatro generaciones, una familia (foto de arriba). Italcinte es una empresa artesanal especializada en la producción de accesorios exclusivos y totalmente personalizables para acordeones e instrumentos musicales: correas de cuero ajustables, con todo tipo de acolchado y bolsos para acordeones de diferentes materiales, colores y tamaños. En 2020 ha llegado el momento de que Beniamino Bugiolacchi entregue las riendas del negocio a su hija, Patrizia. Le gustaría agradecerles a todos por su continua cooperación y amistad. Beniamino Bugiolacchi ha sido destacado a través de las décadas en Castelfidardo con sus libros y otros trabajos que documentan la historia del acordeón en Castelfidardo, Italia, apoyando al Museo Castelfidardo desde el inicio y también promocionando los productos de acordeón de la región a nivel internacional en muchos eventos en diferentes partes de el mundo. La familia les desea a todos una Feliz Navidad y un 2020 lleno de alegría y satisfacción. Con gratitud y afecto, Italcinte di Beniamino Bugiolacchi y familia. Una entrevista con los propietarios de Italcinte Patrizia Bugiolacchi y Beniamino Bugiolacchi por Holda Paoletti-Kampl está en línea en: http://www.accordions.com/interviews/italcinte.aspx Foto de familia de 2019 a continuación. |
Prospecto del Campeonato y Festival de Acordeón del Pacífico Sur 2020 - Nueva Zelandaby Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association |
El Folleto (Reglas y Regulaciones) para el Campeonato y Festival de Acordeón del Pacífico Sur 2020, que se celebrará en Auckland el sábado 30 de mayo y el domingo 31 de mayo de 2020, ahora está disponible en: 2020 NZ Prospectus Las reglas para las categorías internacionales siguen de cerca las reglas del Coupe Mondiale. La categoría de música de concierto internacional del Pacífico Sur tiene exactamente las mismas reglas que el Coupe La categoría Mondiale Masters y la categoría de entretenimiento del Pacífico Sur tienen exactamente las mismas reglas que la categoría Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment. Del mismo modo Junior (menores de 18 años) categoría de entretenimiento del Pacífico Sur. La categoría de conciertos en solitario de South Pacific Junior tiene las mismas reglas que la primera ronda de la categoría Coupe Mondiale Junior. La fecha de cierre de entrada es el 17 de abril de 2020. La presidenta de NZAA, Sonja Palinich, escribe: “Extiendo una cálida invitación a todos los acordeonistas no solo de Nueva Zelanda sino también de todo el mundo para participar en el Campeonato y Festival Nacional de Acordeón 2020 del Pacífico Sur y Nacional de Nueva Zelanda. Nuestra asociación ha organizado este evento desde 1972. Este evento atrae audiencias entusiastas y agradecidas que disfrutan de todos los géneros musicales. Estamos encantados de tener una vez más el uso del Raye Freedman Arts Center (imagen a continuación). Este excepcional y moderno lugar es ideal para nuestros requisitos con excelente acústica, iluminación e instalaciones completas, todo bajo un mismo techo ". Informes de eventos pasados en: South Pacific Daily Reports El Folleto (Reglas y Regulaciones): 2020 NZ Prospectus |
Conciertos de Año Nuevo de Ksenija Sidorova con la Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional - Letoniaby Christine Johnstone |
El acordeonista Ksenija Sidorova realizará tres conciertos con la Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Letonia (dirigida por Andris Poga) en el Great Guild Hall en Riga, Letonia, los días 28, 29 y 30 de diciembre de 2019. Su programa incluirá Alborada del Gracioso (Ravel), Four Seasons of Buenos Aires (Piazzolla), Gypsy (Ravel), Rapsodie Espagnole (Ravel) y Aconcagua Concerto (Piazzolla). Para detalles envíe un correo electrónico: alice.o'reilly@harrisonparrott.co.uk |
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New Album release: "MARY plays GARY" - USAby Harley Jones |
Released just before Christmas was the album titled "Mary plays Gary" with American accordionist Mary Tokarski playing the music of New Zealand composer Gary Daverne. The album features 12 tracks with tracks 1 to 6 being Mary Tokarski recorded with the Moravian Philharmonic and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestras. The other tracks are solos by Mary Tokarski and the album features compositions of many different styles. The album of 47 mins is available as mp3 tracks for only US$10. Full information about the album and the music including sound samples is online at Catalog: mary19eT "Mary plays Gary" |
Accademia del Ridotto - 3rd Stradella International Music Competition – Italyby Christine Johnstone |
The Accademia del Ridotto 3rd Stradella International Music Competition will be held at the Stradella Theatre in Pavia Province, Italy from April 1st to 5th, 2020. This competition is open to musicians from any country. Winners will be awarded with prize money, concerts and scholarships to study at the Accademia del Ridotto. Prizes include the Professional Performance Prize for accordionists: “Mariano Dallapé” Accordion Prize Prize money: 2,750 EUR Indicative Schedule: April 3rd and 4th, 2020 Age Category Competition “Accademia del Ridotto” Prize: Solo Sections Accordion (Subsections: Classical music – Varietè/Jazz – Diatonic – Electronic Accordion) Ensemble Music Sections Chamber Music Indicative Schedule: April 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2020 The deadline for entries is February 29th, 2020 Click here for competition Rules: 2020StradellaRules.pdf For further information email: info@accademiadelridotto.com |
"Jingle all the Way" Concert a Roaring Success - New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
Kevin Friedrich (picture right) held his "Jingle all the Way" Christmas concert at the Dargaville Museum Lighthouse Function Centre on December 8th to a sell-out crowd. For the past 12 years, Kevin has organised an annual March concert, and this year was the first time the Christmas concert was introduced. The enthusiastic audience confirmed the popularity of these concerts, which Kevin now plans to repeat in 2020. Entertainment was provided by the North Shore Music Makers Accordion Orchestra, Alanah & Maurice Jones, Lionel Reekie (who appeared as a soloist, as the Easter Bunny and also as Santa Claus in a variety of comedy acts), the Kaipara Ukelele Orchestra, choirs and a variety of vocalists. A full report and photos are online at: 2019Jingle |
Salvatore Cauteruccio New Recording - Accordion Soloby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
A new recording by accordionist Salvatore Cauteruccio entitled “Accordion Solo” is an all-acoustic performance, where Cauteruccio offers the audience a repertoire of original songs of his own composition, music written specifically for accordion by Roberto Musolino and some of the most extraordinary compositions by Astor Piazzolla. Salvatore Cauteruccio has performed in Italy, Russia, Brazil, the Netherlands, Germany, England, Switzerland, Slovenia, Albania, performing on important stages such as Moscow's Kremlin, Ariston Theatre, Scanderberg Square, Ibirapuera Auditorium, and Auditorium of the Conciliation. He collaborates with the likes of Geoff Westley, Mariella Nava, Anna Mazzamauro, Amedeo Minghi, Paolo Vallesi, Maurizio Morante, Eric Daniel, Robertinho De Paula, Daniele Scannapieco, Gianfranco Campagnoli, Janice Watson, Renzo Ruggieri, Umberto Napolitano, Roberto Musolino, Roberto Guarino, Fabrizio La Fauci and others. For details email: salvatorecauteruccio77@gmail.com |
Closing Date in 2 Weeks for Accordion & Flute Compositions - Worldwideby Christine Johnstone |
The closing date for the Duo Artina (which includes accordionist Martina Jembrišak - picture left) accordion and flute compositions is on December 31st, 2019. Composers of any age can enter and the winner will have their work premiered in June 2020 at the Gustav Adolf Church in Berlin, Germany. The winning compositions will also be recorded on CD. The objective of the contest is to promote the creation of pieces for accordion in chamber music. Composers may submit multiple works, which must be no longer than 6 minutes and written for flute/piccolo and accordion. The submitted works should not have been premiered in any public performance or through any digital or mechanical means. Works that have been previously premiered will not be admitted. Entry is free of charge. For further details email: duoartina@gmail.com |
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CNIMA February 2020 Courses – Franceby Christine Johnstone |
The CNIMA directed by Nathalie Boucheix will begin their 2020 courses in February as follows: Accordion courses with tutor Alain Pennec (picture left) from February 17th to 21st, 2020; February 17th to 22nd, 2020; and February 24th to 29th, 2020 Group accordion course from February 17th to 21st, 2020 These courses will include individual lessons and group lessons on one or two pieces of your choice. For further details email: cnima@orange.fr |
“Fuelles Salteños” at Encuencro Tradicional de Saucedo - Uruguayby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Perfomance at "La Dentradora", festival Huellas de Tradicion en Lavalleja. Uruguayan folklore band “Fuelles Salteños” will entertain at the Encuencro Tradicional de Saucedo in Salto, Uruguay on December 21st. The band, which consists of vocalists Caterin Zaz & Vanessa Zaz, accordionists Elida Rusconi, Walter Olhausen & Carlos Seyañes, Federico Zacarias (bass), Franco Nuñez (guitar) and Miguel Acosta (drums) perform dance music and traditional folk tunes at a variety of festivals throughout Uruguay. For details phone: +598 92 241 407 |
Daddy Squeeze Lunch Concert, Minnesota - USAby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Daddy Squeeze (accordionist Dan Newton) & guitarist Pat Donohue will play music for your Sunday brunch pleasure at the 925 Restaurant in Hotel Landing, Wayzata, Minnesota on December 22nd from 11am to 2pm. Daddy Squeeze enjoys mixing up styles and genres that don't generally seem compatible. "Music out of context", or "Ethno-clectic Bop" is the result of his genre-bending experiments with Celtic, Tex-Mex, Creole, Blues, Jazz, Scandinavian, Polka and pop music. For reservations phone: 952-777-7900 |
Accordionist “Jenny J” at New Year’s Eve Party - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
Accordion entertainer Jenny J. will perform at a New Year’s Eve party in the Salle des fêtes (Party room), 2 Route d'Orléans in Darvoy, France on December 31st beginning at 7.30pm. The event is organised by Les Joyeux Compagnons Darvoysiens in Darvoy and reservations are open until December 22nd, 2019. Jenny J will play a variety of music including some jazz until after midnight. For details phone: Michel - 06.70.57.08.23 |
Zoltán Orosz Christmas and New Year Concerts - Hungaryby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Zoltan Orosz will perform at a traditional Karva Christmas Concert at the Roman Catholic Church in Karva dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary on December 22nd, 2019 at 5pm. Entry to this annual concert is free again this year, everyone is welcome. Following this event, Orosz Zoltan and Friends will perform a New Year concert at the MOM Cultural Center in Budapest on January 2nd, 2020 beginning at 7pm. This is the sixth time, Zoltan has held this New Year's concert, rejoicing fans with his soul-lifting music, amazing virtuosity and passionate performance. Zoltan will be accompanied by artists Mihály Borbély (wind instruments), Mariann Falusi, Kornel Horváth (percussion), Béla Lattmann (bass guitar) and Roby Lakatos (violin). For details email: jegy@momkult.hu |
“Pearl Django” Concert at Jazz Alley in Seattle - USAby Rob Howard |
Video: Begin the Beguine (at Carnegie Hall) Gypsy Jazz group Pearl Django perform "Begin the Beguine" live in studio. Players: Troy Chapman (guitar) Michael Gray (violin), Ryan Hoffman (guitar), David Lange (accordion) and Rick Leppanen (bass). Gypsy Jazz group Pearl Django (which includes accordionist David Lange) will entertain at Jazz Alley in Seattle, WA on January 7th and 8th, 2020 at 7.30pm. The group has a performance history spanning more than two decades, and is one of the most highly regarded Hot Club style groups working today. The band’s roots are firmly in the music made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, its extensive repertoire includes traditional jazz classics and original compositions. Accordionist David Lange has been an unofficial member of Pearl Django since the group's inception. He has been the recording engineer and co-producer of all of the Pearl Django CDs. The band are hoping to have their brand new CD, (their 15th) ready for this performance. For details phone: 206-441-9729 |
Eastbourne Accordion Festival – UKby Christine Johnstone |
The Eastbourne Accordion Festival will be held at The Queens Hotel Eastbourne, East Sussex from February 7th to 10th, 2020, organised by CGF Music. The festival will feature four days of music the way only accordion players know how. The programme will include concerts by both leading UK and International musicians as well as a full supporting cast of traders and displays. Over ten hours of workshop classes will also run including orchestras, group and individual private lessons. Music genres include Folk, Scottish, Jazz, Classical, Electronic and guests are more than welcome to bring their accordions along for both classes and to join in the afternoon guest concerts. See poster for details or email: sales@cgfmusic.co.uk |
Brandon McPhee at 2020 Tunes by the Dunes Music Festival - Scotlandby Christine Johnstone |
Tickets are now on sale for the Tunes by the Dunes Music Festival which will be held at Ham Park, Dunnet, Scotland on September 4th and 5th, 2020. Popular accordion entertainer Brandon McPhee will play at this event. Further information on the event will be released next year. See poster above for details. |
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Rob Howard: Accordion Anthology 2 Book Reviewby Harley Jones |
The new book by Rob Howard, ‘Accordion Anthology 2’ Catalog robaccord08 has been reviewed by Peter Ayers (MD Norvic Concordia), Norwich. A segment of the review: "What makes the book so enjoyable to read are the numerous excellent colour photographs, the only black and white photographs being those taken a long while ago. Although Rob has written some of the articles, others are by those who are specialists in a particular area of the accordion." Read the whole review at: Catalog robaccord08 |
Maestros: gane un viaje a Nueva Zelanda, 5 semanas para el cierre de la entrada: Nueva Zelandaby Harley Jones |
Esta es una gran oportunidad para que el maestro y un acordeonista ganador visiten Nueva Zelanda. La Asociación de Acordeón de Nueva Zelanda (NZAA) anuncia el Concurso Internacional de Video 2020 y Promoción de Música de Acordeón del famoso compositor neozelandés Gary Daverne. Esta es una "Competencia de video en línea gratuita para acordeonistas de todas las edades y nacionalidades" con un primer premio de dos boletos aéreos de ida y vuelta a Nueva Zelanda para el Campeonato de Acordeón del Pacífico Sur 2020, 30-31 de mayo de 2020, Auckland, Nueva Zelanda. Alojamiento por 3 noches incluido más algunas otras posibilidades adicionales de conciertos / vacaciones. Los concursantes deben enviar una grabación de video .mp4 de uno (o más) trabajo (s) compuesto por Gary Daverne, quien tiene un amplio repertorio de composiciones para acordeón que incluye: - solo - dúo de acordeón o acordeón con otro instrumento; - acordeón trío / conjunto o acordeón con conjunto de cuerdas; - orquesta de acordeón; - Solista de acordeón con orquesta de acordeón o solista de acordeón con orquesta de cuerda o solista de acordeón con orquesta sinfónica. La música de acordeón está disponible para cualquier concursante sin cargo previa solicitud. El jurado internacional será: Gary Daverne, Kevin Friedrich, Grayson Masefield, Stephanie Poole. Las inscripciones en línea se cierran el 5 de enero de 2020. Información completa en: http://www.accordion.co.nz/2020/VideoDaverneCompetition.htm |
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