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Soirée d'inauguration de l'accordéon musical Armonica Mente, Castelfidardo - Italie
Vidéo: Finale de la catégorie Senior Virtuoso à Castelfidardo - Italie
Tango Revenge Composé par Antonio Spaccarotella Joué avec Orchestre - Italie
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New: Accademia di Musica “Hermosa” – SicilyNew CD release - Cantares Mexicanos - International Year for Indigenous Languages in 2019Three Music Videos Presented by Marco Lo Russo - ItalyAccordionist Performs with Chamber Music Octet – New ZealandVictor Prieto Blu-Ray "Limited Edition" - Live at Berklee College of Music, Boston - USA
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Kosmos Ensemble at Ripon International Festival - UK“Los TexManiacs” at Adams Avenue Street Festival in San Diego, California - USAAccordionist Fernando Avila Performs with String Quartet - Brazil5th Accordion Passion Festival – FranceOuibache Music Festival, Indiana – USAFifi la Mer at “Oh La La! Midnight in Paris” - England17th Annual Maclagan Squeezebox Festival – AustraliaBrandon McPhee Tours with “The Jimmy Shand Story” - UKHank Thunander Concert at AWAM – USA10th International Accordion Festival - RomaniaNorthern Ireland Open Marching Accordion Band Championships
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Reportages quotidiens : le festival PIF de Castelfidardo et les compétitions – Italieby Harley Jones |
  e PIF Castelfidardo 2019 se déroulera du 18 au 22 septembre. Il y’aura des reportages quotidiens avec photos, vidéos et résultats en ligne à partir de mercredi.Voir: 2019Castelfidardo Le comité de la ville de Castelfidardo (région des Marches en Italie), en collaboration avec l’association de tourisme Pro Loco de Castelfidardo, organisent la compétition internationale PIF “Città di Castelfidardo” réservée aux accordéonistes solistes et ensembles, en musique classique et autres genres. La gouvernance est assurée par le maireRoberto Ascani, Pro Loco de Castelfidardo dirigée par Ruben Cittadini, et le directeur artistique, Renzo Ruggieri. |
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Soirée d'inauguration de l'accordéon musical Armonica Mente, Castelfidardo - Italieby Harley Jones |
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 La soirée d'ouverture du festival PIF 2019, Castelfidardo, a présenté la comédie musicale pour accordéon «Armonica Mente» avec un groupe très professionnel de danseurs et de chanteurs avec les accordéonistes Antonio de Luca, Valentino Lorenzetti et Mirco Patarini. L'Association de la culture Gervasio Marcosignori était un sponsor.La vidéo ci-dessus est le début de la comédie musicale qui devait rendre hommage au grand Gervasio Marcosignori de Castelfidardo, décédé en 2013. Plus de vidéos et d'images à l'adresse: 2019Castelfidardo. |
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Vidéo: Finale de la catégorie Senior Virtuoso à Castelfidardo - Italieby Harley Jones |
Video: 2nd Dantong Wang (China)
Video: 3rd Artem Tretiakov (Russia)
 La deuxième manche de la catégorie Senior Virtuoso à Castelfidardo était composée de trois finalistes au Teatro Astra. Ci-dessus, les vidéos du deuxième tour de la compétition. Les vidéos du premier tour de la compétition avec beaucoup d'excellente musique des 10 participants sont en ligne sur:http://www.accordions.com/pifcastelfidardo/2019/19.htm Photo à gauche: 1re place Radu Ratoi |
Tango Revenge Composé par Antonio Spaccarotella Joué avec Orchestre - Italieby Harley Jones |
 Antonio Spaccarotella (photo de droite), interprète, compositeur et professeur d'accordéon international au Conservatorio di Musica P.I. Tchaïkovski, Nocera Terinese, Italie a composé l'accordéon solo Tango Revenge en 2018.Grayson Masefield (photo ci-dessous) a joué la version solo de Tango Revenge en Chine, en Europe et en Amérique du Nord au cours des 12 derniers mois et a été présenté pour la première fois le dimanche 15 septembre avec un orchestre symphonique. Le Conservatorio di Musica P.I. L'orchestre Tchaïkovski a été dirigé par le compositeur et chef bien connu Volodymyr Runchak (Ukraine) pour le concert et, comme vous pouvez le voir sur la vidéo, l'œuvre a été bien accueillie par le public. |
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| A new music academy named after accordionist Gorka Hermosa “Accademia di Musica “Hermosa” has just opened in Sicily. Courses will be available in accordion, piano and singing and will begin from the first week of October, For details phone: 320 3186991 |
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| A new CD entitled “Cantares Mexicanos” has just been released under the Mexican label Tempus Clasico, on the occasion of UNESCO's International Year of Indigenous Languages in 2019. This recording contrasts Aztec poetry in the Nahuatl language with 7 accordion works by Mexican composers - Georgina Derbez, Victor Ibarra, Ana Lara, Alejandro Romero, Javier Torres Maldonado, Jorge Torres Saenz and Itzam Zapata. Accordionist Vincent LHermet accompanied by narrators Astrid Hadad (Spanish) and Christian Rojas (Nahuatl) will tour four countries (Italy, France, Mexico, Germany) giving 10 concerts based on the CD. “Cantares Mexicanos” is a collection of poems (in the Nahuatl language) transcribed by Spaniards in Latin alphabet in the 16th century. The language of the Aztecs -the Náhuatl- (Mexico's second spoken language after Spanish), today has about 1.5 million speakers. This project, carried out with the support of the Embassies of France and Mexico and the Charles Oulmont Foundation, is a reminder, through creation, of the need for people to preserve their history and their languages, since a "country can not grow without its roots". For further details email: lhermet.vincent@gmail.com |
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| Three music videos by Marco Lo Russo were presented on September 15th at Auditorium Ex Infirmary of Fossanova in Priverno, Latina, Italy. The project by the accordionist, composer and producer Marco Lo Russo, was curated by the Marco Lo Russo Music Center association and directed by journalist Silvia Vecchi, winner of the 2016 Jubilee Award for information in Lazio. The three music videos tell the essence of Priverno City through soundtracks. Filming started in April and was completed at the end of August, to allow the public to follow some summer events organized by the Municipality of Priverno. The soundtracks chosen for the videos are both famous songs and original music by Marco Lo Russo. Each video represents an aspect of the country. Flavors and knowledge, with the reinterpretation of Life is Beautiful by Nicola Piovani, tells the work of the artisans and the uniqueness of its typical products. The historical beauties in the video Art History Culture, are entrusted to the string quartet Tango Antiguo by Marco Lo Russo; while in the video Events and Traditions the many summer and spring events are narrated through the songs Danza sull'Aia in electro acoustic and Coro for voices, by the same Rouge. The presentation of Made In Lazio Priverno in Fossanova, was part of the event, organized by the Municipality of Priverno, "Waiting for the Fossanova Tourism expo 2020", which will see the presence of Latina and Frosinone administrators, buyers and tour operators planning its own tourism fair to promote and grow tourism of the two provinces. The day began at 10am with tastings, walks and guided tours in the Medieval Museum and in the Village of Fossanova. |
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 Video: John Elmsly: Lullaby The SOUNZ Centre for NZ Music concluded their recent Resound film coverage of the Auckland Chamber Orchestra’s John Elmsly Composer Portrait concert with ‘Lullaby’. This octet was originally scored for melody instrument and piano and aims to musically recreate the “simplicity and beauty” of the collection ‘He Waiata Onamata (Songs from the Past)’, published by Te Reo Rangatira. Conductor Peter Scholes directs Eddie Giffney (accordion), Jenni Seddon-Mori (flute), Donald Nicholls (clarinet), Andrew Uren (bass clarinet), Kevin Kim (recorder), Miranda Adams (violin), James Yoo (cello), and Sarah Watkins (piano). Audio in this series of films was recorded by Franco Viganoni. Film funded by NZ On Air. |
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| Video: Sample from the Blu-Ray: Victor Prieto performs his original, "Six Note Samba", live as part of The Checkout - Live at Berklee Victor Prieto has just released his Blu-Ray Special Edition HD "Live at Berklee College of Music". The concert was broadcast live at WBGO Jazz, 88.3 Radio. Victor was accompanied by Carlo De Rosa, Vince Cherico and Chris Cheek. For details email: info@victorprieto.net |
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  Video: Libertango by Astor Piazzolla, Kosmos Ensemble with Worthing Symphony Orchestra.Arranged by Harriet Mackenzie for Kosmos Ensemble (Harriet Mackenzie - violin, Meg-Rosaleen Hamiton - viola, Milos Milivojevic accordion), Worthing Symphony Orchestra, John Gibbons (conductor) The Kosmos Ensemble will perform at the Ripon International Festival, Helperby Village Hall, Main St, York, on September 22nd at 7.30pm. The festival began on September 1st and will run until October 6th directed by Susan Goldsbrough with artistic director Janusz Piotrowicz, both who are co-founders of the event. The trio which includes accordionist Miloš Milivojevic, Harriet Mackenzie (violin) and Meg Hamilton (viola) will play a programme inspired by music from all around the globe. They have just released their new album entitled “Pinnacle Ridge” on the Nimbus label (pictured above). The album features some of their favourite music from Japan, Serbia, Sweden, Scotland, as well as popular tango and Gypsy, Jewish music from the much loved classical repertoire that they have taken back to its roots. For further information email: kosmos@kosmosensemble.com |
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| Video: Los TexManiacs - Millennium Stage – Kennedy Centre, USA. Experience an authentic musical taste of Texas with Grammy Award winners Los TexManiacs. Led by Max Baca, Los TexManiacs have a unique Tex-Mex sound that combines traditional conjunto with elements of blues, country, and Rock 'n' Roll, with accordionist Josh Baca. Popular group Los Texmaniacs will perform at the Adams Avenue Street Festival in San Diego, California on September 22nd at 4.45pm The band which includes accordionist Josh Baca play a mix of Tex-Mex, World, Roots, Texas Rock-n-Roll, Conjunto, TX Country and traditional music. For further details email: info@lostexmaniacs.com |
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 Accordionist Fernando Avila (picture left - currently a student of the undergraduate and specialization courses in music at UFSM) will perform a concert entitled “A Lua de Santiago” (The Moon of Santiago) with the Quarteto de Cordas (string quartet) of Sao Paulo, Brazil. This concert will take place on September 26th at 8pm at the Sala do Conservatório of the Arts Square Cultural Complex in São Paulo.Their program will include Fernando’s own compositions from his CD “A Lua de Santiago”. Although released in 2017, the album was nominated in the Açorians Music Awards 2019 Revelation category, promoted by the city of Porto Alegre. For further concert details email: fernandoacordeon@gmail.com |
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| The 5th Accordion Passion Festival will be held in Beynat, Central France from September 27th to 30th organised by the Club des Bruyères and the Générations Mouvement. Festival highlights include a pre festival performance at the EHPAD La Châtaigneraie retirement home at 3pm on September 26th, where residents and their families can take part in the music and dancing. The following day (September 27th at 3.30pm), students at the Lucioles School will give an accordion concert accompanied by accordionist Denis Salesse, who is also the artistic advisor of the festival. Later that evening two groups will give a concert at the Gynmasium beginning at 8.30pm. The first part of the concert will be performed by the Correzian band "Los Gojats del Porti". Next “Peiraguda” will entertain. This group is recognized for its poetic richness and the quality of harmonic arrangements around accordion, guitars and vocals. The following day a visit to the Cabas Museum is planned at 10am with accordionist Jean-Claude Labouchet who will perform some popular songs. In the afternoon, a large dance gala will take place in the gymnasium from 2pm till midnight, with entertainment from a variety of artists including Denis Salesse, Anaïs Bessières, Sébastien Farge, Stéphanie Rodriguez, Jean-Claude Labouchet, Mathieu Barbier, Lili Wacky, Gilles Saby, Frédéric Buch, Myriam Thiébault and Yves Moulin. Other activities include a Sunday Mass with music by accordionist Denis Salesse, street entertainment, a parade of accordionists and a final “Tea Dance” with music by Denis Salesse, Yves Moulin and young accordionists. For reservations and further information email: contact@club-les-bruyères.fr |
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 The Ouibache Music Festival will be held at the Tippecanoe County Ampitheatre in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA on September 27th and 28th. This roots festival attracts musicians from all over the world who will gather to play tunes, share stories, and commune with one another. The laid back attitude of the festival allows musicians of all types and skill levels to take time away from the daily routine of life and just enjoy the sweetness of playing a guitar or singing a song.Popular group “Sam Reider and the Human Hands” (picture below) will give a workshop on “Working Together as a Band” where they will be discussing how they navigate the rigors of the road, creating music and understanding the human element of working together. The workshops are free of charge. The group, which includes accordionist, composer, pianist and vocalist Sam Reider, Alex Hargreaves (violin), Eddie Barbash (saxophone), Grant Gordy (guitar), Dominick Leslie (mandolin), Roy Williams (guitar) and Dave Speranza (bass) will also entertain on the main stage. The festival will feature 2 x stages of continuous music with local, regional, national and international acts, from 12 midday till late, the Americana Classic & Custom Car Show, workshops, demonstrations, dancing and jam sessions. For details email: OuibacheMusicFestival@gmail.com |
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| Accordionist Fifi la Mer and her band will take part in a show entitled “Oh La La! Midnight in Paris - A tribute to French music” at the Brasserie Zedel in London on October 9th at 7pm. The show mixes Parisian folk music with 60’s French pop, film & impressionist music and unforgettable jazz standards. The band includes Fifi (accordion & vocals) blended with Olly Wilby (clarinet & saxophone), Colin Oxley (guitar) and Julian Bury (double bass). For details email: info@brasseriezedel.com |
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 The 17th Annual Maclagan Squeezebox Festival will be held at the Maclagan Memorial Hall in Maclagan, Toowoomba region, Queensland, Australia on October 12th.The event is held for those who love and play accordion music and will include a variety of concerts, jam sessions, dancing, accordions on show, market stalls and a final Saturday evening dance with music genres such as Old time, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Rock ‘n Roll, Jazz, Cha Cha, etc. Performers include Accordions Alfresco, Arabanoo Bush Band plus members of the U3A accordion band. For details email: maclagansqueezeboxfest@gmail.com |
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| Accordionist Brandon McPhee will tour the UK with “The Jimmy Shand Story” Scottish Show from October 2019. This will be the only time this specific show will be in the areas listed below. The show will conclude in Scotland at the end of the year. The live narrator is actor Dave Anderson. Tickets are now on sale. Tour dates as follows: October 10th: Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell October 12th: Wick Assembly Rooms, Sinclair Terrace, Wick October 13th: Webster Memorial Theatre, Arbroath October 20th: Howden Park Centre, Howden, Livingston October 25th: Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen October 26th: New Auditorium GRCH, Glasgow October 27th: Rothes Halls, Rothes Square, Glenrothes, Fife October 28th: Eden Court Theatre and Cinema, Bishops Rd, Inverness November 1st: The Brunton, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh November 2nd: The Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club Dumfries, 132-136 English Street, Dumfries November 3rd: Caird Hall, Dundee For further information email: robertcameron29@hotmail.com |
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 A World of Accordions Museum will host a concert by popular accordionist Hank Thunander (picture left) on October 27th at 2pm. Hank Thunander is a favorite entertainer throughout the region and beyond and his personable nature radiates through his music. While known for his spontaneous interpretations in any “key,” and for his stylistic accuracy in performing 18 types of polkas, Hank can also incorporate other dimensions in his programs. For example, he plans to explain the music demonstrated as a learning experience to benefit accordionists and musicians at this concert. The concert is sponsored by Barbara and Dennis Vargason of Superior as a special fund-raiser for the museum. Their son Paul Vargason will play a set or two with Hank. Paul studied with Helmi Harrington for decades. For further concert details email: aworldofaccordions@gmail.com |
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| The 10th International Accordion Festival “Nopti Albe de Acordeon” (White Accordion Nights) will be held at the Grand Hall of the Teatrului National Bucuresti in Bucharest, Romania on November 12th, 2019 at 7pm. The festival is hosted by Festivalul International "Nopti Albe de Acordeon"- "Emy Dragoï". Guest performers from France, Italy, Belgium, Russia, Argentina and Romania will entertain at the event. For further information phone: +40 21 314 7171 |
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 The Northern Ireland Open Marching Accordion Band Championships are being held in the Loughshore Hotel, Carrickfegrus on February 22nd, 2020 and are run in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Open Accordion Championships. Event organiser is Clyde Johnston (picture left).The Marching Band Sections are exclusively for Marching Accordion Bands with various Test & Own Choice Sections catering for all levels including Graded Military March Sections, Four Part Harmony, Irish/Scottish traditional & Melody. In order to reflect the true sound and spirit of the marching accordion band participating bands may only play music & instruments they play on parade with amplification and electronics not being permitted. Applications for marching accordion bands interested in competing are now open. For details phone Clyde Johnston: 07882456880 |
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 A number of works by Gary Daverne are now being published to make them available for performance by competitors in the "2020 International Video Competition & Promotion of Accordion Music Composed by Gary Daverne". Those wishing to use these works for the 2020 Gary Daverne music competition with a prize of two airfares, free trip to New Zealand for teacher of winner and student, can email for the music free of charge to: musicforacc.com@yahoo.com Full information about the competition at: 2020GaryDaverneCompetition ED0072 - Tango 130 (Solo) Video above performed by Grayson Masefield ED0073 - Hokianga Hornpipe accordion solo part and piano accompaniment and accordion solo part only ED0074 - The German Polka (Solo) ED0076 - Song of the Far North for solo accordion and accordion ensemble ED0077 - Song of the Far North for solo accordion and chamber orchestra ED0075 - Song of the Far North for accordion and piano (Duet) ED0081a - 2nd Rhapsody Score for accordion solo and symphony orchestra ED0081b - 2nd Rhapsody Parts for accordion solo and symphony orchestra ED0082a - 2nd Rhapsody Score for accordion solo and accordion orchestra ED0082b - 2nd Rhapsody Parts for accordion solo and accordion orchestra |
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