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Neues Roland FR-1X auf der NAMM 2012 Show - USA
49. Internationaler Akkorden Wettbewerb in Klingenthal - Deutschland
Nationale Akkordeon Association Convention, Dallas - USA
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Kepa Junkera’s New CD ‘Fandango’, Bilbao – Spain‘14 Years Ago’ – 2012 is the Titanic Centenary Year
Future events |
Celtic Connections Festival, Glasgow – UKSergej Tchirkov Concert, St Petersburg – RussiaMie Miki in Concert, Trossingen – GermanyVincent Lhermet Concert, SibaFest 2012 Festival, Helsinki – FinlandVictor Prieto Trio Concerts – USA, SpainIan Watson performs in ‘Wolfgang Rihm at 60’ Concert, London – UKCory Pesaturo Concert, Missouri – USANHAA Annual Kickoff Meeting, New Hampshire – USA
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Friedrich Lips CD Website UpdatesFranco Cambareri releases new compositionDrazan Kosoric - accordionist, composer, professor releases new worksOrchestra Lad Updated Website - BelarusGary Dahl updated musicPaul Chamberlain selling his new CDKaren Fremar - accordionist, composer releases three new compositionsChristine Johnson Updated Website - New ZealandUpdated eSheet Index Page on MusicForAccordion.com Site
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13. Internationales Akkordeon-Festival, Wien - Österreichby Rob Howard |
 Das 13. Internationale Akkordeon-Festival, eines der größten Akkordeon Festivals, findet in Wien vom 25. Februar bis 25. März in 15 Spielstätten, vom Jazz-Club bis hin zum Porgy & Bess, im Film-Casino, unter der künstlerischen Leitung von Friedl Preisl, statt. Hochkarätige Akkordeonisten aus aller Welt werden, wie schon gewohnt die verschiedensten Arten von Musik in rund 40 Konzerten im Laufe des Monats, dem wie immer begeistertem Publikum vorführen.Die Künstlerliste in diesem internationalen Festival-Monat ist lang, hier nur einige… die diatonischen Akkordeonisten Riccardo Tesi (Italien), Renato Borghetti (Brasilien), Otto Lechner (Österreich), Lüül & Band (Deutschland), Sophie Cavez & Baltazar Montanaro (Belgien), Sterzinger Experience (Österreich) , Lepistö & Lehti (Finnland), Walther Soyka (Österreich), die Rosi Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys (USA), und viele viele mehr. Das vollständige Konzertprogramm kann unter: 2012Wien heruntergeladen werden Das Festivalprogramm umfasst eine Stummfilm-Matinee mit Live-Akkordeon Hintergrundmusik im Filmcasino und dem Magic Afternoon für Kinder. Für weitere Informationen per E-Mail: friedl.preisl @ aon.at |
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Neues Roland FR-1X auf der NAMM 2012 Show - USAby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| Die 2012 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Los Angeles läuft vom 19-22 Januar. Mehr als 1.500 Aussteller sind anwesend, darunter Roland Corporation. Roland hat auf der NAMM 2012 angekündigt, das neue Roland FR-1X, das kleinste Modell der V-Accordion-Serie vorzustellen. Diese kompakte, leichte Modell bietet neue Features wie USB-Funktioen und fortschrittliche Balg-Druck-Schaltung für eine verbesserte Empfindlichkeit und Präzision. Mit der neuen Generation inkorporierter Lautsprecher und eines erweiterten 7-segment/3- Display, ist das FR-1 (Klavier und Button-Modellen verfügbar) mit Langzeitleistungs-Batterie sehr leicht. Für weitere Informationen, konsultieren Sie bitte die Webseite: 2012fr-1x |
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49. Internationaler Akkorden Wettbewerb in Klingenthal - Deutschlandby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Klingenthal, die Musikstadt am Aschberg, gilt als ein wichtiges Zentrum der deutschen Akkordeon-Gemeinde und jedes Jahr kommen Akkordeonisten und Musikliebhaber aus vielen Ländern zum Internationalen Akkordeon-Wettbewerb nach Klingenthal. Die diesjährige Veranstaltung findet vom 08-13 Mai 2012 statt.Herunterzuladen sind die 2012 Regeln und Vorschriften: 2012Kling Kategorien: Kategorie I Solisten bis zum Alter von 12 Kategorie II Solisten bis zum Alter von 15 Kategorie III Solisten bis zum Alter von 18 Kategorie IV Solisten in jedem Alter Kategorie Va Akkordeon-Duos Kategorie Vb Instrumental Duos - mit einem Akkordeon und ein anderes Instrument Kategorie VI Solisten jeden Alters für virtuose Unterhaltungsmusik Kategorie VII Bandoneon Solisten ohne Altersbegrenzung Kategorie VIII Instrumental-Gruppen mit bis zu sechs Musikern mit mindestens einem, aber nicht mehr als zwei Bandoneons. Meldeschluss ist: 15. März 2012 Der Internationale Akkordeon-Wettbewerb in Klingenthal bietet jedes Jahr Leistungen auf höchstem Niveau und für viele junge Künstler ist und bleibt der Klingenthal Wettbewerb Sprungbrett zu einer internationalen Karriere. Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf der Klingenthal Internationalen Akkordeon-Wettbewerbs-Webseite. |
Nationale Akkordeon Association Convention, Dallas - USAby Rob Howard |
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  Die diesjährige Nationale Akkordeon Association (National Accordion Association - NAA) Convention findet vom 14. bis 18. März in Dallas, Texas statt. Die Veranstaltung umfasst Konzerte, Workshops, Tanz, Vorführungen und eine Messe.Die Gast Künstler sind Gordon Kohl, Dick Albreski, MURL Allen Sanders, und Molly B und der Squeezebox Band. Die Konzerte sind "Circle of Champions" von Faltot, Awards Konzerte und Nationale Polka Parties. NAA Workshops stehen mit den folgenden Künstlern am Programm : MURL Allen Sanders, Betty Jo Simon, Jamie Maschler, Hank Thunander, Nick Ballarini, Paul Betken, Tatiana Semichasnaya, Chris Gorton, Nick Bratkovich, Mario Pedone, Dr. Ian Blair Fries, Jessica Faltot, Gerald Cigler, Paul Betken, Daniel Kott, Sheila Lee, Sheila Lee und Arlyn Visentin. Besondere Nachricht vom National Accordion Association (NAA) Präsident und Veranstalter Norman Seaton (Bild rechts): "Wer nicht mit dem eigenen Akkordeon ins Flugzeug steigen will – hat kein Problem, da es ausreichend Akkordeons angemietet werden können. " Für weitere Informationen E-Mail: NatlAccordion@SBCGlobal.net |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
by Rob Howard
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 ‘Fandango’ is the title of a new CD, released on January 1st 2012 (picture right at release), by leading Spanish Basque accordionist Kepa Junkera and the Melonious Quartet. The CD tracks include ‘Fandango’, ‘Ataun’, ‘Madagaskar’, ‘Huriondo’, ‘Senora Moca’, ‘Santimamineko Fandangoa’, ‘Kokkola’, ‘Nondik Jo Maurizia?’, ‘Uluka’, ‘Bok Espok’, ‘Piti’, ‘Tatihou’, ‘Napoli’, and ‘Jainkoaren Poza’. Kepa Junkera (born 1965 in Bilbao, Euskadi, Spain) is a specialist in Basque folk music, composer, and Grammy Award winner. A master of the trikitixa, the diatonic accordion, he has recorded more than 10 albums. For further information email: support@allcelticmusic.com |
by Rob Howard
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 After the huge Costa Concordia cruise ship with over 3,500 people on board ran aground on Italy's Giglio Island this week, there has also been many mentions of the Titanic sinking in the news. The chaos of leaving the ship reminded many of the Titanic tragedy.The Accordions Worldwide news for January 16th 1998 included an item written by accordionist Phil Parlapiano, who informed us that he played in the 1997 movie ‘Titanic’, starring Leonardo di Caprio and Kate Winslet. 2012 marks the centenary of the launch of the ill-fated Titanic, built in Belfast, Northern Ireland, which sank in the Atlantic on its maiden voyage. ACCORDIONIST PERFORMS IN MOVIE "THE TITANIC" Contributed by Phil Parlapiano Phil Parlapiano performs in the hit movie ‘The Titanic’ as a Greek accordionist that jams with an Irish band. The scene comes about an hour into the film, taking place in the third class cabin at a big party where the two main characters fall in love. Phil has travelled the world playing his accordion with well-known stars including: Rod Stewart - played accordion and mandolin on Rod Stewart's 'Unplugged and Seated' CD as well as the MTV special and toured with him 94-95. John Prine - played accordion and B-3 organ on John Prine's newest release 'Live on Tour' and have played on his last 4 records. Bonnie Raitt - toured with Bonnie Raitt and John Prine Jon Bon Jovi - played on a track ‘Miracle’ from the 'Young Guns' record. |
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by Rob Howard
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 Photo above: Mary Ann Kennedy (BBC) interviews Festival Director Donald Shaw.‘Celtic Connections’ takes place at various venues in Glasgow, Scotland, from January 19th to February 5th. This annual festival involves large numbers of musicians and about 300 concerts, dances, late night sessions, workshops, and other events. The event showcases Scottish and international folk music, roots and world music artistes. The Artistic Director is Donald Shaw (picture left), accordionist and keyboard player with the band Capercaillie. The festival involves numerous accordionists and accordion-based bands, including Cherish the Ladies, The Occasionals, Fergie MacDonald, Alan Shute, Le Vent du Nord, Mairtin O’Connor, Andy Cutting, Cullivoe Ceilidh Band, Four Men and a Dog, Black Rose Ceilidh Band, Alan Kelly, and more. The Celtic Connections website contains full itemized details of all performers and events. |
by Rob Howard
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 Accordionist Sergej Tchirkov (picture right) joined by viola player Marina Kuperman will perform chamber music concert at the Rimsky-Korsakov Museum, St Petersburg, on January 22nd. Performed on contemporary instruments, the concert nevertheless places particular emphasis on the Historically Informed Performance (H.I.P.) of baroque music based on research and performance history.The program will feature ‘Passacaglia’, by H.I.F. Biber, Concerto for keyboard (after A. Vivaldi) by J.S. Bach, Concerto for keyboard (after G.F. Telemann) by J.S. Bach, Two sonatas for viola da gamba and keyboard (?1 ,? 3) by J.S. Bach, and ‘Fratres’, by A. Pärt. A new work ‘Deystviya’ for accordion and string quartet by well known Italian composer Ivan Fedele was premiered by Sergej Tchirkov (accordion) and Studio for New Music string quartet at the Moscow Forum contemporary music festival on December 14th. Ivan Fedele (b. 1953), one of the most important names in the world of new music, is also engaged in an intense academic activity, which has involved his collaboration with important institutions, such as Harvard University, University of Barcelona, Sorbonne and IRCAM in Paris, Sibelius Academy of Helsinki, Chopin Academy of Warsaw, Centre Acanthes in Avignon, CNSM in Lyon, and CNR of Strasbourg, as well as Italian conservatories, namely Milan, Bologna and Turin. In 2000 he has been awarded the title of ‘Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres’ by the French Ministry of Culture. He is Accademico Effettivo and since 2007 he has been teacher of the specialization course in composition at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. For further information email: tchirkov@inkin.de |
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| Japanese-born accordionist Mie Miki is in concert at the Kulturfabrik Kesselhaus, Trossingen, on Wednesday April 11th, 8pm until 11pm. Mie Miki made her first radio broadcast in Japan at the age of 8, and at 16 was studying classsical accordion at the Hohner Conservatory in Trossingen, Germany. Today she is a visiting Professor at several universities in Germany and China, and a concert artist of international renown. For further information email: info@hohner-konservatorium.de |
by Rob Howard
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 On February 2nd, 7pm, French accordionist Vincent Lhermet performs with a choir and orchestra, conducted by Charles Barbier, at the Helsinki Music Center, Finland. Also featured will be Maria Hostikka (baroque dance), Lauri Kankkunen (cello), and Anssi Koskela (violin). The concert is organized by l'Institut Francais de Finlande and is part of the Festival SibaFest 2012. This concert will be broadcast live by the Finnish Broadcast National Radio (YLE) in memory of the centenary of Jean Francaix's birth (2012). For further information email: lhermet.vincent@gmail.com |
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| Accordionist Victor Prieto, Jorge Roeder (bass), Kenny Grohowski (drums) perform next week, as follows: January 19th, 9.30pm - Terraza 7 Live Music, Elmhurst, New York January 26th, 9.30pm - Terraza 7 Live Music, Elmhurst, NY January 27th – with Emilio Solla and NY Tango Jazz Project, Falcon Theater, Burbank, California The Victor Prieto Trio will also be on tour in Spain during February, visiting Madrid, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, Oviedo, and more. With Victor Prieto in Spain will be Edward Perez (bass), and Eric Doob (drums). Performances announced to date include: February 22nd, 10pm - Café Berlín, Madrid February 23rd, 10.30pm - Dado Dadá, Santiago de Compostela February 24th, 12.30am – XancaraJazz, Vigo February 25th – Asturias For further information email: victorprieto2001@yahoo.com |
by Rob Howard
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 Accordionist Ian Watson performs with the London Sinfonietta, conducted by Thierry Fischer, on January 24th, 7.30pm, at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London. The concert marks the 60th birthday of the composer Wolfgang Rihm.Wolfgang Rihm, born in Germany in 1952, Head of the Institute of Modern Music at the Karlsruhe Conservatory of Music and has been composer in residence at the Lucerne Festival and the Salzburg Festival. For further information email: i.watson99@googlemail.com |
by Rob Howard
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 Highly accomplished accordionist Cory Pesaturo will be giving 2 performances at the Cyranos Cafe at 7pm and 9 pm on Friday February 17th. The Cyranos Cafe is a club/restaurant situated in Webster Groves, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri.Cory Pesaturo won the 2009 CIA Coupe Mondiale Digital Accordion Competition and the acoustic TV International Primus Ikaalinen 2011 Accordion Competition. He is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where he was the first musician to major and graduate in the accordion. For further information email: Accordionboy0815@aol.com |
by Rob Howard
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 The first meeting in 2012 of the New Hampshire Accordion Association (NHAA) takes place on January 21st, 1pm until 4pm, at Accordion Connection, LLC, 136 Route 106, Gilmanton, NH 03257. All are welcome.For further information email: regisdonna@yahoo.com |
New and Updated Sites |
by Friedrich Lips
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 There are now 24 CD's available in the Whole Lips CD Collection catalog: CDPack. Purchase the Complete Friedrich Lips Collection of 24 CD's (value €384), catalog: CDPack for a special price of only €261 or the US$ equivalent plus Special Postage Price €12 within Europe, € 25 anywhere in the world or the US$ equivalent. Great value.For those who want 3 Friedrich Lip CD's there is also an special. Your Choice of Any 3 Lips CD's (normal price €48), catalog: CD3Packs for a special price of only €39 plus special price for postage €4 within Europe, €6 rest of world. More excellent value. For those who want 6 Friedrich Lip CD's there is also a special. Your Choice of Any 6 Lips CD's (normal price €96) catalog: CD6Packs for a special price of only €75 plus special price for postage €7 within Europe, €15 rest of world. Don't miss these value specials. |
by Franco Cambareri
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 Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 2 new composition for accordion available for purchase nline. 'Adios Alegria', catalog:cfranco146 and 'Ole' Amigos', catalog:cfranco147. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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 Drazan Kosoric - accordionist, composer, professor, releases 5 advanced level new works for accordion available for purchase online. ''Prelude And Basso Ostinato', catalog:dkosoric101, 'Suite ', catalog:dkosoric102, 'Toccata ', catalog:dkosoric103, 'Drops', catalog:dkosoric104 and 'Epitaph ', catalog:dkosoric105. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Orchestra Lad (Belarus)
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| Orchestra Lad (Belarus) for talented youth with artistic director and conductor Galina Anikeeva, winner of the Belarus Special Presidential Fund has an updated website. |
by Gary Dahl
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 Gary Dahl - Author, composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator announces the following updated music titles for purchase on-line. 'Tea for Two (Virtuoso Grade)', catalog:DH0101 and 'Lover', catalog:DH0157. Samples for this music is now available at the Music For Accordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
by Paul Chamberlain
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 Paul Chamberlain selling his CD titled 'Classical Accordion', catalog: cpaulCD201 with sound samples. Music performed by Paul Chamberlain. Purchase online. |
by Karen Fremar
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 Karen Fremar - accordionist, composer, releases 3 new compositions for accordion, available for purchase online. ''That's The Limit', catalog:kfremar305, 'Vast Mountain', catalog:kfremar306 and 'Whatever You Do', catalog:kfremar307. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Christine Adams
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| Christine Johnson (formerly Christine Adams), CIA Merit Award winner and former editor of the accordions.com Weekly News has an updated website. |
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| Updated eSheet Index Page http://www.musicforaccordion.com/search.aspx?t=1 with composers / arrangers being added: Philip Buttall, Alexander Dmitriev, Finnish Accordeon Institute, Karen Fremar, H S Productions, Amy Jennings, Drazan Kosoric, NAA Publications, Rebecca Oliver, Evelyn Tiffany-Castiglioni, Peter Wilk and Zevy Zions. |
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Accordéon liturgique CD, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. Artist is Philippe Borecek. |
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