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Congrès d’hiver de la Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes
Festival International d'Accordéon 2011 Partie de presse, Vienne - Autriche
Concours international d’accordéon, Vilnius, Lituanie
Concours et Festival 2011 et 40ème anniversaire de la NZAA, Nouvelle-Zélande
Nouvelle production théâtrale, “The Accordionist”, Poole, Exeter, Londres, Angleterre
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Great Success for the 2nd Accordion Festival, San Vito al Tagliamento – ItalyCD Nominated for the Norwegian ‘Grammy Awards’, Oslo - NorwayKronos Quartet/Kimmo Pohjonen/Samuli Kosminen – ‘Uniko’ CD release – Finland7th Accordion Trophy in VERSUTTA 2011 - Italy’Silver Disk’ Award to Owen Murray, Moscow – RussiaFrédéric Deschamps Seminars - France, ChinaFilm Music Ensemble Concert - Italy‘14 Years Ago’ – ‘Toccata for Accordion’ wins 1st prize - USA
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Bin Lu at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall - AustraliaMarco Lo Russo in Theatrical Productions, Rome - Italy‘Scotia’s Hardy Sons’ 5th Tour, South Island - New ZealandThe Lila Butler Memorial Ceilis, Sligo – IrelandErika & Jean-Marie vous invite en la salle "Echo du Thon" - France
Stefan Andrusyschyn @ Harlow AC, Essex – UK
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Charnwood Publications Releases New PiecesProf. Li Cong Website is Updated, Shanghai - ChinaNAA Publications New Music ReleasesSites Updated with Photo Text
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Ouverture du site internet “Accordion Russia News”by Harley Jones |
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| Le site web « Accordion Russia News » (Russia News) a été mis en ligne le 15 janvier 2011 et sera mis à jour chaque mois dès le premier Février 2011. Ce site web a pour objectif d’être « une importante source d’information sur l’accordéon en Russie », avec : - Des informations pour les professionnels et les amateurs au sujet de tous les évènements intéressants ayant lieu en Russie, ou à l’étranger avec la participation d’artistes russes. - Articles au sujet de nouveaux CDs, livres et musique - Articles d’analyse - Compte-rendus des compétitions et festivals importants - Informations au sujet de l’industrie de l’accordéon Les éditeurs sont Alexander Selivanov et Yulia Amerikova, diplômés de la Gnessin Academy de Moscou, internationalement reconnus, interprètes du duo Una Sinistra, Membres du jury de la Coupe Mondiale, Lauréats de compétitions internationales, enseignants à la Gnessin Academy. |
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Congrès d’hiver de la Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistesby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
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| Le congrès d’hiver et la 125ème assemblée générale des délégués de La Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) se tiendra à Ikaalinen, en Finlande, du 4 au 6 mars 2011. Les délégués et accompagnants logeront dans le magnifique Ikaalinen Spa Hotel, le plus grand Spa Resort en Scandinavie, qui est situé sur les rives sur lac Kyrösjärvi, (qui sera très « gelé » !), site de nombreuses activités d’hiver. Suomen Harmonikkaliitto, l’association finlandaise d’accordéon membre de la CIA, qui organisera le congrès, est sis à Ikaalinen, où l’on trouve bon nombre des activités relatives à l’accordéon, avec l’association finlandaise d’accordéon, qui compte plus de 5000 membres, et publie régulièrement un magazine d’information de plus de 50 pages, appelé « Hanuri ». Il y a également le Festival d’Accordéon Sata-Häme Soi Accordéon Festival qui attire plus de 40000 personnes en offrant des concerts de styles très variés. L’association organise également croisière accordéonistique hivernale. De plus, Ikkalinen est également le lieu de résidence de l’institut finlandais d’accordéon, qui s’occupe de différentes activités académiques avec les archives de ces activités, qui publie des œuvres pour accordéon et des CD récents ou anciens et qui héberge le Centre d’Archives de la CIA, offrant ainsi du matériel historique appartement non seulement à l’histoire de la CIA, mais également à celle de ses organisations membres. Ikaalinen a également un musée d’accordéon exposant plus de 100 instruments de styles variés, ainsi qu’une école de fabrication d’accordéon, dans laquelle les étudiants apprennent l’artisanat pour fabriquer des accordéons à partir de rien. Pour plus d’informations sur le congrès d’hiver 2011, veuillez visiter le site web de la CIA et suivre le lien vers le congrès d’hiver. |
Festival International d'Accordéon 2011 Partie de presse, Vienne - Autricheby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Une conférence de presse en musique a été tenue le 18 janvier à 8h, à Gaußplatz 11, Aktionsradius, à Vienne pour annoncer le Festival International d’Accordéon 2011. Les concertistes étaient Sasha Shevchenko ( accordéon) et Maciej Golebiowski (clarinette).Le 12ème Festival International d’Accordéon 2011 aura lieu à Vienne du 26 février au 27 mars, et incluras 42 évènements par des musiciens renommés, tels que Le Richard Galliano Sexte, Otto Lechner, Martin Lubenov, Klaus Paier, Chango Spasiuk, et bien d’autres. Téléchargez le fichier pdf du programme : (4.9 MB). 2011 Festival Wien Pour toute autre information: friedl.preisl@aon.at |
Concours international d’accordéon, Vilnius, Lituanieby Rob Howard |
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 Le concours international d’accordéon de Vilnius 2011, organisé par l’Association d’Accordéon de Lituanie, aura lieu du 6 au 9 avril. Ce festival prestigieux comprend également le neuvième concours national de Lituanie, qui servira de processus de sélection pour l’admission aux compétitions internationales. Les règlements de la compétition en anglais peuvent être téléchargés ici : 2011 Vilnius Le président du comité d’organisation de la Compétition Internationale d’Accordéon est Raimondas Sviackevičius, président de l’Association Lituanienne des Accordéonistes Pour d’autres informations : info@laas.lt |
Concours et Festival 2011 et 40ème anniversaire de la NZAA, Nouvelle-Zélandeby Heather Masefield |
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 Le règlement pour le South Pacific International & New Zealand National Accordion Championships & Festival, les 4 et 5 juin, est maintenant en ligne sur le site web de la NZAA (Association des Accordéonistes de Nouvelle-Zélande) et peut facilement être téléchargé. 2011 NZ Prospectus.Beaucoup d’activités intéressantes sont prévues pour le 40ème anniversaire, qui seront annoncées dans les semaines à venir. Les buts sont d’avoir plus de 120 musiciens dans le Massed Orchestra, le retour de Grayson Masefield, vainqueur de la Coupe Mondiale 2009 et du Trophée Mondial 2010 pour donner un concert de musique classique et de variété, de retrouver tous les anciens champions de Nouvelle-Zélande et du Pacifique Sud, un voyage à Dargaville avec une exposition sur le 40ème anniversaire là-bas, ainsi qu’un repas en honneur à John Statham, qui se retire de la présidence de la NZAA après 27 ans d’activité. La NZAA a un système gratuit de newsletter par e-mail, et nous demandons à tous les accordéonistes de Nouvelle-Zélande d’inscrire leur nom sur cette liste, afin que nous puissions les tenir informés. Cela se trouve sur la page d’accueil du site web de la NZAA. Les personnes extérieures à la Nouvelle-Zélande sont également bienvenues ! Pour une information complète, pour le règlement et pour s’inscrire à la newsletter, veuillez consulter le site web de la NZAA. 2011 NZ Prospectus. |
Nouvelle production théâtrale, “The Accordionist”, Poole, Exeter, Londres, Angleterreby Rob Howard |
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| « The Accordionist » est le titre d’une nouvelle production musicale, écrite par la chanteuse Bethany Jameson et l’accordéoniste Romano Viazzani, au sujet de la relation entre la chanteuse Edith Piaf et son accompagnateur. Romano Viazzani a un rôle d’acteur, joue de l’accordéon sur scène et a composé ou arrangé la plus grande partie de la musique. Un des chants a été écrit par Karen Street. Les autres chants sont des pièces classiques d’Edith Piaf. Détails des concerts : 8 au 11 février, 19h30 (matinee à 14h30, le jeudi 10) – Lighthouse Centre, 21 Kingland Rd, Poole, Dorset BH15 1UG Du 1er au 5 mars, 19h30 pm – The Bike Shed Theatre, 163/3 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT Du 5 au 24 avril, 19h30 (matinees à 15h les 8, 9, 15, 16, 23 et 24 avril) – New End Theatre, Hampstead, London NW3 1JD Pour de plus amples informations: romanoviazzani@btconnect.com |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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 In the splendid setting of the Theatre Arrigoni, S. Vito al Tagliamento (Pn) the 2nd edition of the Accordion Festival was held on December 18th and 19th, organized by Pro Loco Borgna, with the support of local musical instruments and the region Friuli Venezia Giulia, and attended by many renowned international artists.The concert held on December 18th, ‘From Baroque to Contemporary’, was dedicated to the bayan accordion and performed by Adolfo Del Conte from Friaul, Professor at the Conservatory U. Giordano in Foggia, and Massimiliano Pitocco, from Pescarar, Professor at the Conservatory S. Cecilia in Rome. The two well-known musicians played masterfully works by J. S. Bach, D. Scarlatti, F. Mendelssohn, R. Schumann, A. Beloschitsky, M. Constant, and Solotarev. The concert on the 19th, ‘The Classical Accordion and Varietè’, involved Saria Convertino, Angelo Miele (lower picture) and Mario D'Amario (upper picture). These are three young, but already established musicians, masterfully performed works of J. S. Bach, I. Albeniz, A. Kusiakov, F. Angelis, R. Galliano, and R. Ruggieri. Both concerts were highly acclaimed by music critics and the large audiences. For the first time, an accordion master class was held by Del Cont and Pitocco, with the participation of excellent students from Italy, Austria, and Slovenia. Due to its success, plans are already in progress for the third festival in the month of October. |
by Rob Howard
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 This week accordionist Øivind Farmen's latest CD, ‘Norwegian Safari’, (cover left) was nominated for ‘Spellemannprisen’ (the Norwegian equivalent to the ‘Grammy Awards’) in the category of contemporary music. Øivind Farmen - picture lower left.The announcement of the winner will be held on a national TV show, on March 5th 2011. The CD contains music from the composers H. Berge, A. Bibalo, W. Plagge, T. Bjørklund and S. Lillebjerka. It is all solo accordion, except one piece played together with the renowned violinist Elise Båtnes, concert master of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra. For further information email: farmen@farmen.net |
by Rob Howard
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 The long awaited album ‘Uniko’, by Kimmo Pohjonen, Samuli Kosminen and the Kronos Quartet will be released on CD and digital download in Finland on February 9th by the Finnish company Ondine. International releases: Germany - February 14th, North America – February 22nd, Japan - February 23rd, UK - February 28th, and worldwide throughout February and March 2011.‘Uniko’ is the seven-part work composed by accordionist Pohjonen and sampling guru Kosminen, which had its World Premiere concert with the Kronos Quartet at the Helsinki Festival in 2004. Subsequent ‘Uniko’ performances took place in Moscow, Norway, and its North American Premiere took place with three sold-out concerts at the BAM NEXT WAVE Festival in New York in 2007. The ‘Uniko’ album was recorded at Avatar studio in NYC, produced by Iceland's Valgeir Sigurðsson, mixed at Greenhouse studio in Reykjavik, with additional recordings and mixes in Helsinki. “The music is sheer physicality”… ‘Uniko’ is like an ocean tide coming in. Big waves of sound build in complexity, animation and sometimes sheer frenzy, then abruptly retreat into small lyrical moments, amplified pizzicatos or buzzings by some huge and imaginary insect. Mr Pohjonen, a virtuoso on an accordion wired for sound, guided things along and became so excited at the end that one worried about his well-being.”– Bernard Holland, New York Times For further information email: pap@hoedown.com |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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  The 7th Accordion Trophy will be held in – SAN GIOVANNI DI CASARSA – Pordenone/Italy on the 23rd of January, starting at 4 pm. Un important appointment under the guidance of BIASIN Denis / Azzano Decimo and the ZAHRE ACCORDION ORCHESTRA.The company BIASIN Strumenti Musicali is organizing an exhibition with accordions from the most prestigous manufacturers such as.... VICTORIA, SCANDALLI, PAOLO SOPRANI, COOPERFISA, V-ACCORDION ROLAND e ZAHRE Present also the italian winner of the Roland Digital Competition Daniele Rossi (foto above) and Giliano Sessolo - Sculpture (foto right) More information from BIASIN Denis info@biasin.com |
by Rob Howard
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 The prestigious ’Silver Disk’, for special accomplishments in the field of accordion culture, was awarded to Owen Murray at the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, Moscow, on December 19th 2010 at the closing ceremony of the 5th International Competition of Bayanists and Accordionists. The citation was made in recognition of his outstanding contribution to accordion culture as a teacher and performer. To be recognized in this way, in the heart of the Russian accordion world, is a great honor. Owen Murray is the first UK accordionist to be awarded a 'Silver Disk'. In 1993 he was made an 'Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Music', Hon RAM, the Academy's highest honour. Professor Murray founded the Accordion Department at the RAM in 1986, and has successfully worked over the years to raise the profile of the accordion in the UK. |
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 From December 25th to 31st, Frédéric Deschamps held seminars at la Selle sur le Bied, a small commune about 1 hour from Paris. Young and old from all corners of France and Europe attended to learn teaching and performance techniques.From January 7th to 9th, a VIP Intensive Master Class was organized by Frédéric Deschamps preparing students for TV programs that are planned for 2011. Also teaching during these master classes was Grayson Masefield (New Zealand) and Pietro Adragna (Italy), both winners of numerous international competitions in recent years and making their first steps in the field of education under the watchful eye of Frédéric. The profession of teacher, a broad topic and often the opposite of that of concert performance, will be integrated into the traditional Deschamps courses being held throughout this next year for the purposes of training accordion teachers. Following intensive preparation in January, Grayson Masefield and Pietro Adragna will accompany Frédéric Deschamps to Shanghai, China from January 14th to 22nd to perform a concert and also, to work alongside Frédéric teaching students. Further courses are planned at la Selle sur le Bied for February 20th to 26th and February 26th to March 3rd, preparing students for the the upcoming pre-casting qualifications in April for the Armony TV 'Accordeon Academy' Reality Show Series. For further information email: frederic.deschamps@wanadoo.fr or phone: 06 17 85 38 19 |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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| The Film Music Ensemble presented at their concert on the 23rd of December in the l’Auditorium-Chiesa del SS. Sacramento in Offagna a concert, of many well known film themes by composers such as Morricone, Williams, Piazzolla, Mancini, Schifrin, Micalizzi, Piccioni, Ellington, Rota. The Film Music Ensemble director is Paolo Picchio (accordion), Deborah Vico (saxaphone), Gloria Frontini (flute). The concert was very popular and the ensemble received several standing ovations from the full auditorium. |
by Rob Howard
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 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending January 17th 1997 carried a story noting the competition success of ‘Toccata for Accordion’, a new composition by William Popp, then serving in the US military. Hopefully, this work is still being performed today…A WINNING COMPOSITION BY ACCORDIONIST WILLIAM POPP Contributed by Faithe Deffner, President of the American Accordionists' Association SMSgt William Popp, noted accordionist with the U.S. Air Force Band, is an accomplished composer as well. His work ‘Toccata for Accordion’ recently won first place in a composition contest held in California. Competing with more than 200 other entries, Popp's piece took top honours and is scheduled to be performed in the Spring of 1997. Popp majored on accordion, studying under Professor Robert Davine, at Lamont College of Music at the University of Denver. In 1995 he performed at the Second International Accordion Art Festival in Beijing by invitation from the Chinese Government. |
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by Harley Jones
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 2010 AATA International Open Accordion Champion Bin Lu (China- picture right) has continued living in Sydney for some 18 months and studying with accordion teacher Zeljko Bedic (picture left). Bin Lu for his performance music HSC (Higher School Certificate) examinations had received top scores and the New South Wales education authorities requested a couple of hundred of the very best HSC music students to submit a video of their HSC solo and ensemble performance programs. From that, only 22 have been selected to perform at the famous Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on the 7th February 2011 for the ENCORE concert. ENCORE is an annual NSW Board of Studies concert program of outstanding music performances and compositions from HSC music student examinations, held annually at the Sydney Opera House. Congratulations to Bin Lu for his performance and having the accordion represented at the concert. |
by Rob Howard
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| Accordionist Marco Lo Russo performs in three theatrical shows, as follows: January 18th to 23rd – with Isabel Russinova, Teatro dell'Orologio, Rome February 1st to 6th – with Fiorenza Marchegiani, Teatro dell'Orologio, Rome February 8th to 13th – with Mita Medici, Teatro dell'Orologio, Rome For further information email: stampa@marcolorusso.com |
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| The duo ‘Scotia’s Hardy Sons’, David Vernon (accordion, bagpipes) and Dennis Alexander (guitar, vocals) from Scotland, return to New Zealand for their 5th tour during February. This time all their gigs will be on the South Island, as follows: February 4th - RSA Club, Timaru February 5th - Suburban Club, Nelson February 6th - Richmond Club, Christchurch February 8th - venue tbc, Fairlie February 9th - venue tbc, Ranfurly February 10th – RSA Club, Mosgiel February 11th - Country Club, Milton February 12th – RSA Club, Gore February 13th – RSA Club, Ashburton For further information email: dvernon100@aol.com |
by Rob Howard
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| The Lila Butler Memorial Ceili dances take place on February 5th and 6th at the Southern Hotel, Sligo, in the Irish Republic, with all proceeds donated to the North West Hospice. On Saturday evening February 5th, 10pm, the Innisfree Ceili Band provide the music for a ceili. The following morning, Sunday February 6th, 11.30am - 1 pm, there is a Sean Nos Irish dancing workshop, led by Gerald Butler, and in the afternoon, 2.30 to 5.30, a ceili with The Swallows Tail Ceilidh Band. |
Erika & Jean-Marie vous invite en la salle "Echo du Thon" - Franceby Rob Howard |
 Le dimanche 23 janvier 2011 à 15h00 la princesse de l'accordéon Erika & Jean-Marie vous invite en la salle " ECHO DU THON " à Ethe (Belgique) pour un thé dansant Info: 0032(0)475.20.58.04: |
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| Accordion virtuoso Stefan Andrusyschyn and opera singer Denise Leigh perform in concert at Harlow Accordion Club on February 17th, 7.30pm. Also appearing will be the Harlow Accordion Band (MD Jean Hanger). The organizer is Jean Hanger, and the venue is The Links Social Club, Parsloe Road, Harlow, Essex CM19 4RT. Chris Lovell will present a display of instruments representing The Accordion Shop. For further information email: jeanhanger@ntlworld.com |
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| Charnwood Publications releases 6 new pieces by composer Douglas Ward titled, 'Khalif of Kotar', catalog:DW912, 'Lamentosa', catalog:DW913, 'Rhapsidium for a Rainy Day', catalog:DW914, 'Three Down Up', catalog:DW915, 'Two Boots', catalog:DW916 and 'Jabbermouth', catalog:DW917. Samples of the music are available online. Purchase with credit card. |
by Prof. Li Cong, President, China Accordion Association
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 Prof. Li Cong website is updated. 1995, President of Shanghai Accordion Association; 1998, Accordions Worldwide China Director 2002, Vice President of Chinese Accordion Association (CAA); 2009, Vice Director of Normal Universities Accordion Committee, Chinese Society of Education; 2009, Director of Chinese Musicians Association; 2010, Member of Music Committee, CIA Professor and also dean of Music College in Shanghai Normal University. |
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| National Accordion Association releases 4 new pieces, 'Over The Waves (Medium Level)', catalog:naa187, 'Polly Wolly Doodle', catalog:naa189, 'Golden Slippers', catalog:naa190 and 'I’m Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover', catalog:naa197. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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| Sites Updated with Photo Text to be found for better search engine response. CMA Trophée Mondiale website Coupe Mondiale website http://www.accordions.com/roland http://www.accordions.com/index/squ/archives/0911/roland/ http://www.accordions.com/concorso/ http://www.accordions.com/brazil_concurso http://www.accordions.com/aata/ |
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by Joan C. Sommers
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