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Frothe Weihnacht und Gutes Neues Jahr 2013by Accordions Worldwide |
Die besten Glueckwùnsche fùr die bevorstehenden Fest- und Feiertage sowie ein erfolgreiches neues 2013. Wir danken Renzo Ruggieri fùr sein Arrangement des Weihnachstliedes "Jingle Bells" |
Redaktionby Rob Howard |
Willkommen in der Weihnachts-Ausgabe der Wöchentlichen Nachrichten – die letzten im Jahre 2012. Das vergangene Jahr hat Akkordeons Weltweit über eine große Anzahl und Vielfalt von Akkordeon Veranstaltungen aus aller Welt berichteten. Es gibt noch eine große Anzahl von Konzerten, Festivals, Aufnahmen, von denen uns erst nach deren Veranstaltungen berichtet wird. An dieser Stelle möchte ich allen danken, die sich die Zeit und Mühe nahmen, Akkordeon Weltweit über bevorstehende Veranstaltungen zu informieren und laden Sie ein, auch im kommenden Jahr Ihre Information einzusenden. Unser Service ist kostenlos und wir sind stets bemüht, so hilfreich wie möglich zu sein um auch Leser aus aller Herren Länder über Ihren Event zu berichten. Die ersten Nachrichten des Jahres 2013 werden am 11. Januar veröffentlicht werden. Im Namen aller Akkordeon Weltweit Mitarbeite wünsche ich allen Lesern ein frohes und besinnliches Weihnachtsfest und ein Gutes Neues Jahr. Neujahr. |
XXIV International Moscow Festival “Bayan and Bayanists” Report - Russiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Full report in English and German with photographs and video of the XXIV International Moscow Festival “Bayan and Bayanists”, Moscow, December 12th to 16th, 2012. Report at: 2012Moscow |
Neue Hohner Webseite www.playhohner.com Online - Deutschlandby Harley Jones |
Dr. Christof Niederwieser - Head of Brand & Business Development der Firma Hohner gab am 18. Dezember, dass es ihr globales Netzwerk aktualisiert und nun auf www.playhohner.com abzurufen ist. Zahlreiche Neuigkeiten rund um die Hohner Künstler wie Bob Dzlan, John Lennon, Steven Tyler und viele mehr. Tausende Videos, Fotos und PDF Dokumente (Katalogue, Tutorials, Grifftabellen und Manuale) zu den Musikinstrumenten und Hohner Musikern. Durche eine Filter-Navigation findet man rasch und intuitiv die richtigen Artikel Die neue Hohner Websites sind bereits für Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz, Frankfreich, USA und Kanada verfügbar. Ausserdem gibt es eine „Worldwide“ Version, welche eine Gesamtschau der weltweiten HOHNER-Aktivitäten bietet. Besuchen Sie: www.playhohner.com |
Konzerttour mit Mirco Patarini und Alexander Selivanov - Chinaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Im vergangenen Monat waren Mirco Patarini (rechts im Bild) und Alexander Selivanov (links im Bild) in verschiedenen Städten China’s auf Konzerttour, wo sie unter anderem auch in einigen Universitäten Meisterkurse durchführten. An der Ningxia Universität, hielt Mirco Patarini eine Konferenz über die Akkordeon Geschichte und die Struktur der verschiedenen Arten von Instrumenten. Alexander Selivanov hielt eine Meisterklasse an der Shanghai Normal Universität, dank der Zusammenarbeit mit Prof. Li Cong und Asst Prof. Kristall Wang. Zum Abschluss der Lektion gab es mit einigen Schülern, Mirco Patarini und Alexander Selivanov eine abschließendes Konzert. Ende der Tour war im Baoli Theatre in Shenzhen |
2013 South Pacific Akkordeonmeisterschaften & Festival Unterlagen - Neuseelandby Heather Masefield |
Die Wettbewerbsunterlagen (Regeln) für die 2013 South Pacific Akkordeonwettbewerbe & Festival, in Auckland am Samstag dem 1. Juni und Sonntag 2. Juni 2013 sind jetzt verfügbar: 2013 NZ Prospectus Für 2013 sind die Regeln der internationalen Kategorien ähnlich den Coupe Mondiale Vorschriften. Die Südpazifik internationale Konzertmusik Kategorie hat genau die gleichen Vorschriften wie die Coupe Mondiale Masters Kategorie und die Südpazifik Entertainment Kategorie auch wie die Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment Kategorie. Junior (unter 18 Jahren) South Pacific Kategorien bedürfen der ersten Runde des Coupe Mondiale Junior Konzert-und Entertainment Kategorien. Diese neue Regelungen wurden angewendet um die internationale Beteiligung zu fördern. NZAA Präsidentin Sonja Palinich (Bild links) schreibt: "Die NZAA freut sich auch im kommenden Jahr wieder das bestens geeignete Raye Freedman Arts Centre, mit ausgezeichneter Akustik, Beleuchtung als Austragungsort anbieten zu können. Vergangene Veranstaltungen Berichte: South Pacific Daily Reports Für vollständige Informationen, download: 2013 NZ Prospectus |
2013 Internationale Akkordeon Meisterschaften in Sydney - Australienby Tania Lukic-Marx |
Die 2013 Internationale Akkordeon Meisterschaften am 8. und 9. Juni im Club Marconi, Sydney, NSW, durchgeführt von der australische Akkordeon Teachers Association Inc (AATA) bietet eine Reihe von internationalen Wettbewerbskategorien. online unter: www.aata.org.au Wichtige internationale Kategorien sind: • International Open Accordion Championships - solo 12 Jahre und jünger; • International Open Accordion Championships - solo 15 Jahre und jünger; • Internationale Junior Virtuoso Akkordeon Meisterschaften - solo 20 Jahre und jünger; • International Open Akkordeon Solo Championships. • Internationale Ensemble Music. AATA Präsidentin ist Tania Lukic-Marx (Bild rechts) "begrüßt alle Teilnehmer und Besucher." Die 2013 Internationalen Akkordeon Meisterschaften in Sydney werdeneine Woche nach den 2013 South Pacific Meisterschaften in Neuseeland stattfinden und für die meisten der internationalen Kategorien gelten gleichen oder ähnliche Vorschriften. Tägliche Berichte von Ereignissen der Vergangenheit an: Australian International Championships Wettbewerbsanträge sind bis zum 1. Mai 2013 möglich. Ausführliche Informationen und alle Regeln auf: www.aata.org.au |
Settimio Soprani Akkordeon Showroom, Castelfidardo - Italienby Harley Jones |
Der renovierte Settimio Soprani Akkordeon Showroom und Maxim Group Büros in via C. Colombo 101, Castelfidardo, wurde wunderschön neu gestaltet und dekoriert und geben allen Besuchern die Möglichkeit die große Produktpalette der Settimio Soprani Akkordeons vor Ort zu besichtigen und auszuprobieren. Eine aktualisierte Website ist jetzt online unter: Settimio Soprani zu konsultieren Weitere Showroom Bilder unter: SSshowroom |
Einige gestohlene Akkordeons von Ken Hopkins 'in Nordirland wieder gefunden - UKby Harley Jones |
Im August dieses Jahres wurden 30 seltene und wertvolle Akkordeons sowie ein Wohnmobil aus dem Hause des bekannten Akkordeonsammlers Ken Hopkins, der in Comber, County Down, Nordirland lebt, gestohlen - worauf eine umfangreiche Suche und Werbekampagne folgte. Wir freuen uns, zu berichten, dass 12 der Akkordeons von der Polizei aufgrund eines Hinweises, in der Grafschaft Meath in Irland wieder aufgefunden wurden. Die Akkordeons war für eine kurze Zeit auf einem Feld unter einer Plane versteckt und einige davon sind leicht beschädigt. Die irische Polizei nimmt an, dass diese Aktioin von einer professionellen Bande die aus Dublin handelt, durchgeführt wurde. Nachrichten des Fundes gab es auf RTE TV, BBC TV und Ulster Television Nachrichtensendungen, mehrere Radiosender und Zeitungen berichteten mit Interviews mit einem erleichterten und sehr glücklich Ken Hopkins. Eine Reihe der Akkordeons aus der Ken Hopkins Sammlung sind in dem beliebten Buch 'Vintage Akkordeons "- eine illustrierte Geschichte des Akkordeons mit über 300 farbigen Abbildungen aller Arten von Akkordeons plus Text und Artikel von Rob Howard beschrieben. Für weitere Informationen email: accordionken@hotmail.com |
Akkordeon Weihnachts-Geschenksideen für Freunde und Familie - Weltweitby Harley Jones |
Akkordeon Weihnachts-Geschenksideen für Freunde und Familie auf: 2012 Xmas Gift Ideas Eine gute Idee um zu Weihnachten alle Akkordeonkünstler, Komponisten, Arrangeure und Verleger mit originellen Geschenken aus der Akkordeonwelt, zu unterstützen. Wählen Sie aus über 2.100 eSheet Stücken, 270 CD / DVD 's, 990 eTracks, sowie cia 833 gedruckten Musiknoten und zahlreichen Büchern (Text), die zur Auswahl stehen. 2012 Weihnachts-Geschenksideen. |
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Happy Xmas from Roberto Mangosi and Accordions Worldwideby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Happy Xmas from Roberto Mangosi and Accordions Worldwide |
Tutor Book Review: Jacques Mornet (non) Method For Buttons or Piano Keyboard, Volume 1 - Franceby Harley Jones |
Review: This is both a tutor book and a teachers manual, author being the famous French accordion teacher Jacques Mornet. It combines color, excellent graphics with full video support. On the Jacques Mornet website, you can read in French and English the (non) method basis of his teaching successes by this master teacher of accordion who has had so many international competition successes. The features of the book are: - For buttons or piano keyboard, B and C systems, bayan etc.; - Equally applicable for both acoustic accordion or digital accordion; - Full video support: 2 DVD video with 4 hours 20 mins of video with subtitles in English, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, German and Spanish; - 84 pages, color print, superb easy to follow pictures / graphics; - Jacques Mornet has developed a teaching technique, inspired by the wind instruments (especially saxophone) that is innovative and focuses in detail on so many important factors of accordion performance ie: pre-tension, bellows and air compression, legato, rapid technique, touch etc etc.. The price of €49 (or US$ equivalent) might seem a lot until you appreciate there are 84 color pages with full video support (4 hours 20 mins of video) and a lifetime of expert teaching knowledge and ideas. This is a MUST HAVE book for every teacher of accordion. Available online at: Jacques Mornet |
‘Run For Your Wife’ (Movie) – UKby Rob Howard |
‘Run For Your Wife’ is a UK-made 2012 comedy film, based on the theatre farce ‘Run For Your Wife’, written and directed by Ray Cooney, and starring Danny Dyer, Denise Van Outen, and Sarah Harding. The plot involves London cab driver John Smith, with two wives, two lives and a very precise schedule for juggling them both. Trouble brews when Smith is mugged and ends up in hospital, where both of his addresses surface, causing the police from two stations to investigate. Smith becomes hopelessly entangled in his attempts to explain himself to his wives and two suspicious police officers. The accordion factor? Over 80 celebrities, including Rolf Harris, make cameo appearances, donating their fees to a theatrical charity. Rolf Harris is a busker, seen playing a 1920s Casali piano accordion (rebuilt and tuned by Alan Young), loaned by The Accordion Shop, Sunningdale, Berkshire. ‘Run For Your Wife’ is released in cinemas in the UK on February 14th 2013. |
RAM Showcase Concert November 19th, London - UKby Roland Williams |
All Academy students are expected to progress from their individual lessons to performance and the regular Showcase Concerts are part of this process. The excellent high standards of playing at these concerts was demonstrated on November 19th at RAM by three students, Xian Gao from China, and Bartosz Glowacki (pictured lower) and Krystian Sacilowski from Poland. They presented a very varied programme of ten works ranging from D Scarlatti and J S Bach, to Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky, to Gubaidulina, Kusyakov, Berinsky and Piazzolla - a huge range of music in one concert. Bartosz Glowacki also had the great honour of being invited to play a concert in Poland for the President of the country on November 29th. Future Concert: Bartosz Glowacki will also be heard on January 8th 2013 in the Purcell Room on the South Bank in the Park Lane Group series, where he will play works by Lindberg, Berio and McGuire and premiere a new work by Richard Causton. |
Video for our Jazz fans: Salvo La Ferrera Plays Wave - Italyby Harley Jones |
My new musical project called "Acqua Viva Bossa Project". Salvo La Ferrera writes: "We will debut in the spring on a tour of 10 dates in Russia and then some other European nation. Now I want to give you a taste of our project with a gem of our repertoire. 'Wave' (A. Carlos Jobim) Enjoy the music" |
Video: Marchetti Alessandrini Duo in Concert, August 2012 - Italyby Harley Jones |
Natalino Marchetti (accordion) and Simone Alessandrini (soprano sax) offer an unusual dialogue between the sounds of the two instruments involved in a sort of impromptu conversation, composed entirely of pieces of original composition. |
Frode Haltili, Complete Accordion Works of Arne Nordheim - Norwayby Harley Jones |
The new album by Frode Haltili titled Arne Nordheim Complete Accordion Works was released by Simax Classics in November. Live performances of the concerto ‘Spur’ in Oslo (Nov 10) and Huddersfield, UK (Nov 24) also marked the release of this important recording of the accordion compositions of Arne Nordheim (1931-2010). Arne Nordheim, gained wide recognition as Norway"s leading contemporary composer and as a major creative force in European modern music. Accordionist Frode Haltli is held in the highest regard for his innovative work over the past 10 years, including several successful albums in the ECM catalogue. The CD is available from the SIMAX Classics label. For further information, email: frodehaltli@gmail.com |
Video: Pasquale Coviello Playing Carnival of Venice, Castelfidardo - Italyby Harley Jones |
Pasquale Coviello Playing Carnival of Venice, at a recent live concert in Castelfidardo - Italy |
Video: Orchestra Akonima conducted by Anna Kisner, Wehr - Germanyby Harley Jones |
Orchestra Akonima conducted by Anna Kisner at the recent concert in the Townhall Wehr, Germany. |
‘14 Years Ago’ – News from Denmarkby Rob Howard |
The Accordions Worldwide news for December 18th 1998 included a report of a Danish accordion band’s Christmas CD release. Although Denmark is a country where we know that the accordion is popular and also studied at conservatory level, surprisingly little news reaches Accordions Worldwide about accordion events there. It would be good to have more news. CHRISTMAS CD RELEASE - DENMARK Contributed by Arne Morsing Danish group ‘Thisted Accordion Band’ has recently released a CD of Christmas songs. The CD includes well known songs such as Jingle Bells, Let it Snow, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Feliz Navidad, I saw Mama kissing Santa Claus and Winter Wonderland. The Thisted Accordion Band comprises eleven accordionists, drums, bass, guitar and banjo.They perform concerts in Denmark and recently appeared on Danish television for the first time. They have released two CDs so far and plan to release a third in 1999. |
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Happy Xmas from Roberto Mangosi and Accordions Worldwideby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Happy Xmas from Roberto Mangosi and Accordions Worldwide |
João Gentil Fado and Tango Concert, Coimbra – Portugalby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Accordionist João Gentil performs a programme of Fado and Tango music on December 21st, 11.30pm, at àCapella, Coimbra, Portugal. Performing with João are the Fado singers Rita Marques e Nuno Silva. João Gentil has recently returned from performing in Brazil and Argentina, where he was a guest at the first ‘Festival Porteño de Fado y Tango’ in Buenos Aires. For further information email: joaogentil1@gmail.com |
Aziz Ali Elyagutu Concert, Istanbul – Turkeyby Rob Howard |
On Sunday December 23rd, 7pm, Turkish accordionist Aziz Ali Elyagutu performs a solo concert, a project titled ‘Etnogram’, at the GÜRCÜ SANAT EVI (Georgian Arts Hall), Istanbul. Aziz Ali Elyagutu studied accordion at the Turkish State Consevatory in Istabul. He works with orchestras and dance companies, and composes for musicals. For further information email: ibeka@mynet.com |
Mirco Patarini Concert, São Bento do Sul - Brazilby Rob Howard |
Italian accordionist Mirco Patarini performs in concert on January 18th 2013, 8.30pm at the Sociedade Ginastica and Desportiva, São Bento do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The concert is sponsored by Scandalli Accordions. |
38th International Accordion Competition, Pula - Croatiaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
The 38th International Accordion Competition takes place in Pula, Croatia, from April 24th to 27th 2013.? The organizer is Izolda Prenc and the competition takes place in Army House - Dom hrvatskih branitelja, Leharova 1, Pula. The competition has various solo, chamber ensemble and orchestra categories. For further information email: okud.istra@pu.t-com.hr |
Natalya Chesnova and Nicola Portonato ‘Natale Russo’, Levate – Italyby Rob Howard |
Natalya Chesnova and Nicola Portonato perform a concert, ‘Russian Christmas’, at the Sala Civica, Levate, Bergamo, near Milan. For further information email: info@natalyachesnova.com |
3db Ceilidh Band Dance, Devon – UKby Rob Howard |
The 3db Ceilidh Band play for dancing on Saturday December 29th, 8pm, at the South Brent Village Hall, Devon. The 3db Ceilidh Band are Leslie Thompson (aka Basil Bunelik) – accordion, Chris Jewell - fiddle, melodeon, Simon Hopkins, guitar, vocals, and Mike Cosgrave – guitar. For further information email: bunelik@gmail.com |
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 30th and 31st. 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 various ceili bands and show bands, he pursued a solo career as an accordionist and singer. |
Marcel Azzola and Lina Bossatti Concert, Valbondione – Italyby Rob Howard |
French accordion/piano duo Marcel Azzola and Lina Bossatti perform in concert on Wednesday January 2nd, at the Chiesa Parrocchiale (Parish Church), Valbondione, Bergamo, Italy. |
Meeting About Association of Accordion Teachers – UKby Romano Viazzani |
Recently, at the end of a workshop for teachers held by Lars Holm at the invitation of Owen Murray at the Royal Academy of Music, London, a brief discussion was held on forming an association of accordion teachers. An inaugural meeting of teachers and interested parties will take place at the Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5HT, on January 13th, 2pm. All welcome. For further information email: romanoviazzani@hotmail.co.uk |
Miloš Milivojević @ Guildford Accordion Club, Surrey – UKby Rob Howard |
Classical accordionist Miloš Milivojevic is the guest at Guildford Accordion Club, The Ripley Village Hall, Ripley, Surrey. GU23 6AF (close to A3 from Junction 10 of M25), on January 18th. Doors open 7pm. Serbian born accordionist Miloš Milivojevic is a first prizewinner at International Competitions in Germany, France, Italy and Denmark. In July 2007 he became the first accordionist ever to win the RAM Club Prize at the Royal Academy of Music, London. Also appearing will be the Tillingbourne Accordion Orchestra, MD Phil Wheeler. Milos Milivojevic will play a short recital, then he will accompany the Tillingbourne Accordion Orchestra. Following this will be a Question & Answer Session as Miloš Milivojevic will be joined by Graeme Humphrey (International Adjudicator and Teacher). Please bring along your accordions and any other musical instruments for our popular accordion play along sessions. All are welcome! For further information email: myrabee@btinternet.com |
Pietro Roffi Series of Church and Cultural Center Concerts - Italyby Harley Jones |
Italian accordionist Pietro Roffi, 20 years old, winner of national and international competitions for variètè/virtuoso music, has just started a series of concerts at churches and cultural centers in Italy. The first concert was on the 15th December in Rome with the final concert being in March. The musical program will consist of organ music (Bach, Pachelbel), classical and baroque virtuoso music (Mozart, Scarlatti), original works for accordion (Zolotariev, Kusiakov, Franck Angelis, Viatcheslav Semionov, etc) and more. Concert dates: - December 30th, 2012, Artena (Church of the Holy Cross, 5:00 pm), Rome - January 20th, 2013, Zagarolo (Church of San Lorenzo 6:30 pm), Rome - January 26th, 2013, Rome (Music Village, 6:30 pm) - March 1st, 2013, Rome (Trastevere, 8:30 pm) - March 2nd, 2013, Sant'Angelo Romano (Oasis of Artists, 8:30 pm), Rome For further information, email: pietro.roffi@alice.it |
Ignacio Hernandez, The National Accordion Conservatory is growing - Chileby Harley Jones |
Ignacio Hernandez writes: The National Accordion Conservatory is growing. On Friday December 21st, 2013 we will launch our new project that will include a new home built for our institution, the new school of national music conservatory where you can study accordion song , electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, piano and keyboards. We will have a modern recording studio, a shop full of accordions, musical instruments and accessories, new teachers and new curricula. Admission 2013. If you want to study accordion we recommend you enroll on Saturday 22nd. Enrollments close on Friday 28 December and in March, the School of Music will open. For further information phone 02-29314981. Ignacio Hernandez, Director. |
Happy Xmas from Roberto Mangosi and Accordions Worldwideby Roberto Mangosi |
Happy Xmas from Roberto Mangosi and Accordions Worldwide |
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Friedrich Lips release new CDby Friedrich Lips |
Friedrich Lips releasing another new CD titled 'Lips Concerto', catalog: CD025 with sound samples. Music performed by Friedrich Lips. Purchase online. |
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Stas & Sam - Two Step CD by Stas Venglevskiby Joan C. Sommers |
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