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Teodoro Anzellotti Film and Concert, California – USA
Chinese Sights and Sounds, Beijing - China
National Composers’ Competition, Stoke – UK
Internationale Musik Messe My Music Friedrichshafen - Germany
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Yuri Medianik Scholarship and Concerts - Russia
New CD ‘Cooperfisa Compilation’, Vercelli – Italy
Future events |
NAO Southern Area Festival, Wimborne – UK
Thanksgiving Polka Music Events – USA
Dimanche Accordéon, Le Thor - France
Stockport Accordion Club Band and Orchestra Concert, Cheshire – UK
Dawood Sarkhosh Concerts – Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark
Gorka Hermosa Concerts – Spain
New and Updated Sites |
New Music - 'Cajin Mood', 'Zydeco Kid'
New CD - Solo For Two
New CD - W.A. Mozart & Anne Landa Accordeon
New Music - 'Temptation'
New Printed Music by Wurzburger Musikverlag
New Concert Dates
New Accordion Models
New Site - Zero Sette Accordions
New Events - Museum Stradella
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Coupe Mondiale 2009 Rules Online – New Zealandby Harley Jones |
 Newly released on the Coupe Mondiale website is the Guidelines, Modus Operandi and General Competition Conditions for the 2009 Coupe Mondiale being held in Auckland, New Zealand, 25th to 29th August 2009. Also newly released is the rules and music criteria for each competition category. Teachers of international competition candidates are advised to study the website carefully as some rules are changed for 2009. Additionally on the Coupe Mondiale site is all the hotel information and information about the competition venue in New Zealand. There is also a 2009 CM Festival Registration page for supporters, for all concerts and social functions with a special discounted price for those who purchase before 30 April 2009. The site is now showing the colors of the 2009 Coupe Mondiale poster with the homepage montage showing various winners of the 2008 Coupe Mondiale categories. For further information about the 2009 Coupe Mondiale, contact NZAA Secretary email: nzaasecretary@yahoo.com |
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Teodoro Anzellotti Film and Concert, California – USAby Justin Urcis |
 On December 7th, 11am, the film ‘The Art of Seduction: Teodoro Anzellotti's Accordion’ will be screened at the Goethe-Institut, 5750 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036. Directed by Uli Aumüller in 1999, the film lasts 45 minutes, and is in German with English subtitles. The film is an in-depth look at accordionist Teodoro Anzellotti. The documentary features performances and interviews with composers Luciano Berio, Salvatore Sciarrino and Vinko Globokar. Following the film will be a discussion with Anzellotti and musicologist Luciano Chessa, and a live performance of new works by Brice Pauset and Toshio Hosokawa. The Goethe-Institut will open at 10.30 am for refreshments, and the program begins promptly at 11am. On Monday, December 8th, 8pm, Teodoro Anzellotti performs in concert with other musicians in a West Coast premiere of ‘Avant-Garde Through the Ages’, composed by Michael Maierhof, at the Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School, 200 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. For further information email: urcisj@sbcglobal.net |
Chinese Sights and Sounds, Beijing - Chinaby Professor Cao Xiao-Qing |
 An accordion concert titled Chinese Sights and Sounds was held at the Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, on November 15th, 2008.The concert, organised by Professor Cao Xiao-Qing, tutor at the Conservatory of Music, Beijing, featured 24 pieces based around Chinese folk tunes that were written by Bao Yuankai, a famous professor, composer and music educator. |
National Composers’ Competition, Stoke – UKby Rob Howard |
 Organised bi-annually by the North Staffs Accordion Club since 2000, the National Accordion Music Composers’ Competition is an innovative idea meant to encourage the writing of new compositions for the accordion. The NSAC has subsequently released many of the entries in book form and on CD, played by the composers or other accordionists.From now on, the competition will be run on an annual basis, and organised by the National Accordion Organisation of the UK (NAO), and held at the UK Championships in Blackpool, April 24th to 26th 2009. The Composers’ Competition will follow closely those of previous years but with a few differences. Solo and duets will be separated into different sections. Competitors may enter two compositions in any applicable section (Professional, Amateur, Junior, Duet and Band/Group). For further information email NAO Secretary: naouk@btinternet.com |
Internationale Musik Messe My Music Friedrichshafen - Germanyby Horst Fausel, Hohner, Product Manager, Accordion |
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| Julien ‘Speedy’ Gonzales was one of the accordionists featured at the Internaional Musik – Expo My Music in Fredrichshafen, Bodensee on the 14th to 16th November at the Hohner booth. Hohner had a large display stand (all instruments) and a music café at which “Speedy” was demonstrating Genius and Fun Flash instruments. Accordionists were also featured at other times during the Messe. The Akkordeonorchester Bezirksorchester Bodensee performed, Grünschnäbel & Alexander Chargnelli were presented by the Musikschule Trossingen, and “Speedy” also performed with Matthias Matzke, presented by the Hohnerkonservatorium Trossingen. |
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‘Accordions International 2008’, Hemsby - UKby Rob Howard |
 ‘Accordions International 2008’, held for the first time at Seacroft Holiday Village, Hemsby, Norfolk, was a great success, despite the late withdrawal of guest artiste Pino Di Modugno (Italy). The Lars Ek Hot Trio, from Sweden, returned to England after a long absence and made a big impression with their lively and engaging performances of music by Frosini, Pietro and Guido Deiro, Scandinavian traditional music, swing and hot jazz. Lars Ek also led a workshop on the music of Frosini. There were impressive performances from other guests, including Giancarlo Caporilli (Italy), Stefan Andrusyschyn & Denise Leigh (operatic soprano), Harry Hussey, Bert Santilly, and local accordion sextet Norvic Concordia (MD Peter Ayers). The festival orchestral workshops were ably led by Brian Jenkins, Peter Whiteley, Heather Smith, Adrienne Sharpe, Jean Hanger, Bert Santilly, and John Trigg. ‘Accordions International 2008’ continues a tradition of autumn accordion festivals in East Anglia founded by the late Malcolm Gee in 1986, previously held at nearby Caister and Pakefield. The present organiser is Heather Smith. Next year’s festival takes place from November 13th to 16th 2009. For further information email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk |
Yuri Medianik Scholarship and Concerts - Russiaby Harley Jones |
 As part of the New Names International Music, renowned Russian musician, violinist and bayanist Yuri Medianik has introduced a scholarship of his own. The scholarship is intended to reward a talented musician who will be selected after the auditions of all the three competition tours. Medianik is president of Pluri_Art Center of Classical and Folk Music that organizes concerts and master classes. Aside from the cash scholarship, the young musician will obtain artistic support from Pluri_Art center. The winner of the scholarship will announced during the competition closing ceremony on November 30 on the stage of the Great Hall of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory. Yuri Medianik’s career continues to successfully benefit from this artist’s bi-instrumental talent. His October schedule was extremely busy: 2 – Moscow , Expo-Center, “Yuri Medianik and Emotion-orchestra”. 4 - Zhukovsky, Tango Twilight, a theatrical performance. 5 – Moscow , Tango Twilight, a theatrical performance. 9 – Izhevsk , “Yuri Medianik and Emotion-orchestra”. 12 – Moscow , Moscow International Performing Arts Center , Yuri Medianik and Emotion Orchestra. 14 – Ekaterinburg, The seasons. Vivaldi-Piazzolla. Violin-bayan. BACH Chamber Orchestra. 17 – Moscow . Moscow International Performing Arts Center . Vienna Ball in Moscow 19 – Moscow . Rakhmaninov Hall of the Moscow Conservatory. ‘Youth Arts’, inauguration of a series of concerts organized by Yuri Medianik 20 – 26. Moldova (Kishenev, Beltsy, Kamrat). Russian Culture Days in Moldova . Performances with the Osipov Orchestra and Nadya Tokareva (violinist). Yuri Medianik’s next concert will be on November 19. Venue: Moscow Philharmonic Hall. For further information email: yuri@yurimedianik.com |
New CD ‘Cooperfisa Compilation’, Vercelli – Italyby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Romeo Aichino, from the family business that manufactures Cooperfisa (Cooperative) accordions in Vercelli, Italy, has released a CD titled ‘Cooperfisa Compilation’. The blend of tracks, from the lively ‘Luna Park Polka’ and ‘Jazz Musette Waltz’, to the brilliant ‘Via Donato 15 Tango’ (one of 5 tracks composed by Romeo himself), has a wide appeal. For further information email: sales@theaccordionshop.co.uk |
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Dominic Karcic Entertains, New York – USAby Rob Howard |
 On Saturday November 22nd, 6pm, accordionist Dominic Karcic entertains for a Regione Emilia-Romagna Dinner-Dance at Maestro's Caterers, 1703 Bronxdale Ave, Bronx, NY.Dominic Karcic attended New York College of Music and the City University of New York (CCNY), where he received his Masters Degree in Music. He plays professionally in the New York metropolitan area, and has a particular love for the Valtaro Musette style, gained through his years of study with Peter Spagnoli. In recent years he has been involved in the preservation and documentation of this musical style. He collaborated in writing a biographical article on the life and career of accordionist John “Scudlein” Brugnoli (founder of the Valtaro Musette Orchestra) and has continued writing articles about Valtaro Musette music. In June 2003, Dominic joined the Board of Governors of the American Accordionists' Association (AAA) and writes a column (“Heard It On The Gig”) for the AAA Newsletter. |
NAO Southern Area Festival, Wimborne – UKby Rob Howard |
 The National Accordion Organisation of the United Kingdom (NAO) Southern Area Festival takes place on November 22nd at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne, Dorset. The adjudicators are Douglas Ward and Colin Whitfield. |
Thanksgiving Polka Music Events – USAby Rob Howard |
 Forthcoming Polka events include:November 26th, 8pm - Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones at Polonia Banquets, 4604 S. Archer Ave, Chicago November 28th and 29th - Thanksgiving Polka Weekend, Tango's Ballroom (formerly the Colonial Ballroom), 8808 Townline Road, Wausau, Wisconsin; guest artistes include Eddie Blazonczyk’s Versatones, Stephanie – America’s Polka Sweetheart, The Knewz, and Twin Cities Soundz. November 30th, 2pm to 7pm - Stephanie – America’s Polka Sweetheart, and The Knewz perform at The Glendora House, 10225 S Harlem Ave, Chicago Ridge, Illinois For further information email: mossak@popp.net |
Dimanche Accordéon, Le Thor - Franceby Thierry Bénétoux |
| A concert billed as ‘Dimanche Accordéon, an End of Year Spectacular’ takes place on Sunday December 7th, 2.30pm, at the Auditorium de Vaucluse, Le Thor 84250I, in southern France. The artistes involved include: Groupe Sunny Spell (Irish traditional music), Duo Fatch D’Eux (Italian provincial folk music), Groupe Portelli (Rock méditérranéen), Trio Maulus (Burlesque and film music), Groupe Itinerance (World Music, including Astor Piazzola and Yiddish rhythms), and Thibaut Trosset (classical accordion). For further information email: piano.a.bretelles@free.fr |
Stockport Accordion Club Band and Orchestra Concert, Cheshire – UKby Rob Howard |
| On Friday December 12th, 7.30pm, the Stockport Accordion Club Band and Orchestra perform their annual concert in aid of the East Cheshire Hospice at the Broken Cross Institute, Macclesfield, Cheshire. The organiser is John Jones. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
Dawood Sarkhosh Concerts – Sweden, Netherlands, Denmarkby Rob Howard |
| Dawood Sarkhosh (born 1971) originates from Afghanistan, and is a versatile artiste who plays accordion and dumbara, sings and writes poetry. He studied the accordion under the Pakistani composer the late Arbab Ali Khan. Sarkhosh’s work is inspired by a sense of nationalism and suffering in exile, and Afghan refugees throughout the world support his concerts in large numbers. Concert dates: December 21st, 7.30pm – Konserthuset, Götaplatsen, 412 56 Göteborg, Sweden December 23rd, 7pm - Zalencentrum Opera, Fruitweg 28, 2525 KH Den Haag, Netherlands December 26th, 7pm - Musikteateret Albertslund, Bibliotektstorvet 1-3, 2620 Albertslund, Denmark For further information email: dawood@dawoodsarkhosh.com |
Gorka Hermosa Concerts – Spainby Harley Jones |
 Gorka Hermosa, from the Basque region of northern Spain, is a leading accordionist whose music includes classical, folk and jazz styles. After winning several competitions and performing a largely classical repertoire, Gorka Hermosa has diversified into other styles. He has performed in many European countries, including numerous radio and television appearances on Radio France, Radio Nacional de Slovenia, BBC2, RNE2, Catalunya Music and ETB. Forthcoming concerts include: November 21st - Torrelavega (Conservatorio); Rosa San Martín (viola) & Gorka perform Hermosa: Bach & Piazzolla December 6th - Arrasate (Gipuzkoa), Jurado de los ‘Concursos de Acordeón de Arrasate’ December 20th - Santander (R.S. de Tenis de la Magdalen), solo accordion concert For further information email: gorka@gorkahermosa.com |
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New Accordion Repairsby Accordion Repairs.co.uk |
| Acordion Repairs.co.uk www.accordionrepairs.co.uk – accordion repairs made in Italy and many other services available too. |
New Music - 'Cajin Mood', 'Zydeco Kid'by Peter Piccini |
| Peter Piccini - accordionist, composer, arranger, performer, releases 2 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Cajin Mood', 'Zydeco Kid'. Samples of this music is available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
New CD - Solo For Twoby Alexander Shirunov and Nadia Guseva |
| A new site selling a CD titled "Solo For Two" with sound samples. Music performed by Alexander Shirunov and Nadia Guseva. Purchase online. |
New CD - W.A. Mozart & Anne Landa Accordeonby Anne Landa |
| A new site selling a CD titled "W.A. Mozart & Anne Landa Accordeon" with sound samples. Music performed by Anne Landa. Purchase online. |
New Music - 'Temptation'by Vassily Glubochenko |
| Vassily Glubochenko - accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, and scientist, release 1 new work for accordion available for purchase online, ‘Temptation'. Samples of this music is available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
New Printed Music by Wurzburger Musikverlagby Vassily Glubochenko |
| Wurzburger Musikverlag has new printed accordion music available |
New Accordion Modelsby www.fisitalia.com |
| www.fisitalia.com – new pages with new accordion models as well as up-dates of the artist pages |
New Site - Zero Sette Accordionsby www.zerosetteaccordions.com |
| www.zerosetteaccordions.com - new site |
New Events - Museum Stradellaby www.accordions.com/museumstradella |
| www.accordions.com/museumstradella - updated events |
CD Reviews |
“HEIMAT”, Leos Janacek, Stefan Heuckeby Alessandro Mugnoz |
 This CD is the confirmation ( if any were needed) of the validity or rather, the great potential of the combination of accordion and piano. This confirmation is provided here by the very capable duo of the accordionist Marko Kassl and the pianist Tobias Bredohl.CD Reviews Index. |
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