Sponsors
Books (Text)
eSheet (pdf file)
eTracks sound files
Sponsors
Free Services
Books (Text)
Statistics
Sponsors
Highlights |
“Artigiani del Suono”, 150 Years of Accordion Production Illustrated – Italy
Mika Väyrynen Honored with Artist Grant - Finland
Video: Castelfidardo Festival Opening Concert, Francesco Citera Quartet - Italy
Video: Alessandro Claudio at Castelfidardo Festival Live Reality Show - Italy
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Video: Guglielmi Brothers at Castelfidardo Festival Live Reality Show - Italy
Brazil Roland V-Accordion Festival National Selections - Brazil
Video: Gary Blair and Robin Hylland at Castelfidardo Festival Live Reality Show - Italy
Video: MU Performing 'Sobre o Medo' at World Music Festival - Portugal
Jacques Pellarin new CD - France
Video: Rondo Capriccioso by Zolariev, Arranged for Trio - Russia
Accordion Successes, South Auckland Performing Arts Competition - New Zealand
Video: TV Performance by Massimo Andreotti of "Astrale" - Italy
Video: Festival of Bayan and Accordionists, 2012, Rostislav Mudritsky - Russia
Future events |
New and Updated Sites |
Klaus Paier releasing music
Alexander Poeluev releasing a new CD
CD Reviews |
Help Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
Random video 4UWatch the video |
Highlights |
38th Castelfidardo International Accordion Festival Daily Reports - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 |
| The Daily Reports start Thursday 19th September to 22nd September. See the photos and information of well known accordion identities, videos of performers and contestants, results at: 2013Concorso. |
Share
“Artigiani del Suono”, 150 Years of Accordion Production Illustrated – Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 |
| A very special historical book “Artigiani del Suono” (the true story of the accordion) has been presented in various cities around the Castelfidardo region during the past month and we have been reporting about it already. But we think it important to show more about this book with its excellent graphic print quality by Tecnostampa, Italy and from the collection of pictures by accordion historian Beniamino Bugiolacchi from Castelfidardo. All the historic photographs are owned by Bugiolacchi who collected some 273 historic colour print pages over many years. A big part of the book is dedicated to Paolo Soprani, the first accordion manufacturer in Castelfidardo, who created the birth of a great new industry in the Marche region which were mainly farmers during this period. Quickly, the new manufacturing product has changed the small city, where almost all inhabitants from Castelfidardo and surroundings were in one way or the other involved in producing accordions. Collaborators for the realization of this book were: Roberto Carlorosi, Fabio Buschi, Studio Conti with Daniela Giovagnetti. If you want to have this wonderful book for your library – contact the accordion Museum Castelfidardo (€32) – you will enjoy the view of many historical moments of our beloved instrument. |
Mika Väyrynen Honored with Artist Grant - Finlandby Kevin Friedrich |
 Finnish accordionist Mika Väyrynen has been honored by the Arts Promotion Center Finland, with a three year artist grant for 2014-2016. A recipient of the grant in 2013, Mika's work in the cultural arena in Finland has been recognized by the continuation of this prestigious award. Established by the Parliament of Finland, the Arts Promotion Centre Finland works to promote the arts on both the national and international levels, as well as to promote aspects of culture that are not covered by any other official body. The Centre functions as an expert body under the Ministry of Education and Culture. Mika Väyrynen will be appearing at the Lapua Organ Festival on the Marathon concert series where he will present works by Galynin, Bach/Busoni/Väyrynen and Saint-Saëns/Horowitz/Väyrynen in a concert on 21st September. Joining him on the concert will be three outstanding Finnish musicians Kalevi Kiviniemi (Organ), Mika Pohjonen (Tenor) and Kirsi Kiviharju (Harp). The concert will take place at 9:00 PM at the Lapuan tuomiokirkko (Lapua Cathedral). This magnificent church designed by architect Carl Ludvig Engel was completed in 1827 and boasts Finland's largest pipe organ, built in 1938 by Kangasalan Urkutehdas. For more information on Mika's career and recent recordings, please visit the website: Mika Väyrynen CD's by Mika available from the Finnish Accordeon Institute |
Video: Castelfidardo Festival Opening Concert, Francesco Citera Quartet - Italyby Harley Jones |
| Featured at the Castlefidardo Festival Grand Opening Concert was the Francesco Citera Quartet of Francesco Citera (accordion), Pietro Ciuccio (percussion), Rocco Basile (double bass) and Fiippo D'Allio (guitar) at the Teatro Astra, for a the concert titled Music Around the World. Enjoy these two videos from the concert. Also featured was special guest Grazia di Michele and the Giverny tour 2013 "Duo". Daily reports, pictures, videos and results at: 2013Concorso |
Video: Alessandro Claudio at Castelfidardo Festival Live Reality Show - Italyby Harley Jones |
| Alessandro Claudio, diatonic player, performing at the Castelfidardo Festival Live Reality Show, 19th September 2013. |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
"The Accordion of the 19th Century, a Repertoire to be Rediscovered" - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 |
 On the 12th, 13th and 14th September. an interesting and innovative seminar titled: "The Accordion of the 19th Century, a Repertoire to be Rediscovered" was held in Castelfidardo, to acclaim.The workshop , organized by the New CDMI (Music Learning Center Italian) was created by its President Alessandro Mugnoz, who provided lectures and hearings, as well as a conference and concert conducted by Maestro Corrado Rojac (Professor at the Conservatory " Tartini" ) and Laura dott.sa Francenella and Alexander Mugnoz, (lecturer at the Institute of Musical Studies " Pergolesi" in Ancona). The main purpose of this initiative was the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Italian accordion production and to to present the characteristics of some historical instruments (19th century), and at the same time raise awareness of the important lecture (methods) and music designed for the 19th century instrument. It was then discovered an amazing repertoire - partially revived in modern revisions (edited by the teachers of the workshop) - which in fact is the origin and "basis" of the musical literature for accordion. A historical review, forgotten for 150 years and more, which should enrich the literature available to students and scholars for accordions, for instruments "bitonici" contemporaries (the so-called diatonic accordions) the real cultural roots, while for the instruments "unitonici" represents the origins of a didactic literature, but also "concert"... Each day of the seminar has had one of his lectures, with live performances, even on ancient instruments related to the topic of the conference. Thursday, September 12 had a lecture with concert by Maestro Corrado Rojac (picture below) which focused on the presentation of the book: "1839 's Accordion Joseph Greggiati " (editions ArsSpoletium ) - with fine performances of Rojac, on the copy of 'harmonic bellows of Greggiati (1793-1866), created by the skilful craftsman Adriano Clementi. Friday, 13 September it was the turn of the conference, held by Alessandro Mugnoz (picture left), Antonio Lopez Almagro ( 1838-1904 ), his music for harmonium and the presentation of his "Complete Method de Acordeon" (1876), republished and revised by Maestro Mugnoz (New editions CDMI) - with practical demonstrations of bitonici and unitonici instruments. Saturday, September 14 was a conference on: "Restoration of the 19th Century Accordions" was held. Technical-phonic and an example of a restored harmoniflute period (second half of XIX century)", Edited by Laura Francenella - with demonstration on the historic instruments " Thiboville - & C. Lamy , Paris ", restored by the same Francenella and expert craftsman Nazarene Carini, for the first time, after about a century and a half, are echoing songs composed expressly for harmoniflute hand one by Luigi Truzzi (1799-1864) and Philip Screws (XIX century), performed by Maestro Mugnoz. At the end there was a small, but significant coming together with some of the students participating in the seminar, who have performed music by 19th and early 20th century composers. In conclusion it was followed by the presentation of certificates to all participants, with deserved applause and satisfaction of all participants and attendees. |
 |
Video: Guglielmi Brothers at Castelfidardo Festival Live Reality Show - Italyby Harley Jones |
| Alessandro and Gabriele Guglielmi performing at the Castelfidardo Festival Live Reality Show, 19th September 2013 in collaboration with Paolo Soprani. Enjoy. |
Brazil Roland V-Accordion Festival National Selections - Brazilby Harley Jones |
 |
| For the first time, Roland Brazil have decided to conduct their V-Accordion Festival national selections using web TV and you can view the two high level performances by Mahatma Costa and Orimar Hess Junior on the Deschamps Channel. The winner will be selected by an international jury of: Douglas Borsatti (Brazil), Pawel Janas (Poland), Zoé Tiganouria (Greece), Maria Selezneva (Russia), Marco Cinaglia (Italia), Ludovic Beier (France), Aleksander Kolomiytsev (Russia), Radu Laxgang (Moldova), Uwe Stegger (Germany), Raymond Bodell (UK). The public may vote too. The winner will take home a brand new Roland FR-8X and also wins the trip to represent Brazil in the 7th V-Accordion International Festival in Rome, October 18th and 19th. |
Video: Gary Blair and Robin Hylland at Castelfidardo Festival Live Reality Show - Italyby Harley Jones |
| Popular Scottish exponents Gary Blair and Robin Hylland were standing in the audience of the Live Reality Show and after being asked, strapped on two accordions from the show and performed Scottish music for the audience. 19th September 2013. |
Video: MU Performing 'Sobre o Medo' at World Music Festival - Portugalby Harley Jones |
| Published on Sep 19, 2013. A new song 'Sobre o Medo' by the group MU from Portugal, live in concert at the World Music Festival, Sines, Portugal. |
Jacques Pellarin new CD - Franceby Harley Jones |
  Earlier this month, Jacques Pellarin released his new album "My French Cinema"Mike Dias, music supervisor at Ultimate Ears says: For over 27 years, virtuoso accordionist Jacques Pellarin has brought the sounds of the French countryside to all corners of the globe. With international song placements, 6 albums and multiple world tours, he has shared his musette-inspired accordion compositions with world-wide audiences." "Pellarin is a superbly lyrical player, Pellarin's writing emphasizes catchy hooks, danceable rhythms and light, upbeat, melodies.” -- Bruce Lindsay All About Jazz For further information email: jacques.pellarin@wanadoo.fr |
Video: Rondo Capriccioso by Zolariev, Arranged for Trio - Russiaby Harley Jones |
| Video: Rondo Capriccioso by Zolariev, Arranged for Trio - Russia |
Accordion Successes, South Auckland Performing Arts Competition - New Zealandby Tamba Young |
 |
| A short report by Tamba Young. The 2013 South Auckland Performing Arts Competitions were held on the first weekend of August at the Hawkins Theatre in Papakura. My accordion group consisting of Andrew McFall, Ellie Archer, Bradley Williams and Daniel Robinson performed in the instrumental small ensemble section on Saturday 3rd August. We competed for the Davy McKee Challenge Shield for a classical performance, and the Papakura Music School Trophy for a contemporary performance, both of awards which we have won in the past. Our classical song was Donna Diana, the first song we learned after the Coupe Mondiale in Auckland 2009. In this category, we were awarded a blue ribbon, with first prize going to an impressive all female string group called Quartet de Vita. Our contemporary song called Impact was composed by a fellow member of Noteable Soundz, Daniel Robinson. This was our first public performance of the piece, and it achieved first place and the Papakura Music School Trophy. Former Noteable Soundz member Martin Meyer was also awarded a prize in the same ceremony, with him and Joshua Helm winning the Instrumental Duet KBB Music Trophy, playing piano accordion and cello respectively. It is even more commendable that the pair were defending champions of the award. The two songs we played have both been recently recorded for our CD and the evening of competitions was topped off with the traditional multi family trip to a nearby pizzeria. Picture below, left to right: Bradley Williams, Andrew McFall, teacher Lorraine Parnell, Daniel Robinson, Ellie Archer and Tamba Young. |
 |
Video: TV Performance by Massimo Andreotti of "Astrale" - Italyby Harley Jones |
| From the studio of FISARMONICANDO TV broadcast Telecupole to TRS - Lombardy - 7Gold music - SUPER TV Brescia - PIU 'VALLEYS tv - Teleriviera - TELETIBUR - TVSL 48 - TRM - METRO TV circuit - ANTENNA MEDITERRANEAN - SUPER TV Oristano ...... A production ACCORDION BY MARCO FISARMONICHE. |
Video: Festival of Bayan and Accordionists, 2012, Rostislav Mudritsky - Russiaby Harley Jones |
| Wonderful young performer Rostislav Mudritsky plays the Zolatariev Suite Published on Dec 23, 2012 |
Future events |
Kosmos Dates and World Premiere of New Concerto - UKby Rob Howard |
 News from Milos Milivojevic pictured: Kosmos Dates: 21 September 2013, 7.45pm Upton Grey Village Hall (RG25 2RA) Tickets 01256 862636 Kosmos on tour in Channel Islands 2013: 23rd September 2013, Alderney, 2.00pm Outreach performance to schoolchildren (not open to the general public) St Anne’s School, Newtown Road, Alderney GY9 3XP 7.30pm Public Concert, St Anne’s Church, St Anne, Alderney Tickets: 01481822700 - Music Society Members - £13:00, Non-Member - £16 24th September 2013, Jersey, 1.00pm Outreach performance to schoolchildren (not open to general public) 8.00pm - Public concert, Jersey Arts Centre: http://artscentre.je/ 25th September 2013, Sark, 1.35pm Outreach performance for the schoolchildren (not open to general public) 8.00pm - Public Concert, Island Hall, Sark 26th September 2013, Guernsey, 1.30pm Outreach performance for the children (not open to general public) 8.00pm - Public performance at St James, Guernsey: 28th September, 7.30pm East Finchley Arts Festival Milos Milivojevic performs the World Premiere Concerto "Accord" for accordion and string orchestra by Geoffrey Hanson, conducted by Philip Dutton & Renatus Orchestra. All Saints' Church Durham Road, London, N2 9DP |
New and Updated Sites |
Don Grzanna releases new musicby Donald E Grzanna |
 Don Grzanna - accordionist, composer, performer, releases 4 new composition for accordion available for purchase online.'Argentine Tango For Accordion', catalog: grza180, 'Argentine Tango Advanced Accordion', catalog: grza181, 'French Tango Advanced Accordion Solo', catalog: grza182 The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Klaus Paier releasing musicby Klaus Paier |
 Klaus Paier has just released ‘Das Akkordeon Buch’ / ‘The Accordion Book’, a 3 volume set of accordion technique books. The text is in both German and English, and published by jova-music of Munich, Germany.Purchase with credit card. |
Alexander Poeluev releasing a new CDby Alexander Poeluev |
 Alexander Poeluev releasing his new CD titled 'Alexander Poeluev accordion, Live in Rostov-on-Don 2013', catalog: apoeluev01 with sound samples. Music performed by Alexander Poeluev. Purchase online. |
CD Reviews |
Martynas CD by Martynas Levickisby Joan C. Sommers |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Martynas CD by Martynas Levickis, in English language, reviewed by Joan C. Sommers. |
Help Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
Generated in 3.9920591 / 0 / 0