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45th International Accordion Competition 2022 - Croatia
25th International Week of the Accordion "Alcobaça 2022" – Portugal
9th International Accordion Festival Stadskanaal – Netherlands
“5/4 Tango” Perform at European Music Festival - Bulgaria
Pietro Roffi Tours South Africa
2022 Swaledale Squeeze Concertina Weekend – UK
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Folefest Ensemble Performs Sofia Gubaidulina 90th Anniversary Commemorative Concert - Portugal
Quinteto Astor Piazzolla Entertains in Buenos Aires - Argentina
Jane Christison Performs in “Spitfire Grill” Musical - USA
Garry Alexander Regular Weekend Ceilidh Afternoons – Scotland
Marco Lo Russo Celebrates 52nd World Earth Day - Italy
Video: Betty Jo Simon Performs “The Holy City” - USA
Six More Titles, Julia Gordon Scottish Music Arrangements - Scotland
Future events |
Duo Senso Perform at Castile and León Day - Spain
Alex Meixner & Rory Hoffman Duo Concert Tour – USA
Konstantino Fostiropoulos Trio Performs in Thessaloníki – Greece
Claudio Jacomucci Performs in Fermo - Italy
Honky-Tonk Jump Performs Texas Swing Music of Bob Wills – USA
Romano Viazzani London Tango for Europe Day - UK
Langen-Dietzenbach 20th Anniversary Concert – Germany
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World Accordion Day Concert by MAA, Skopje - North Macedoniaby Anica Karakutovska |
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  MAA President: Zorica Karakutovska writes that "since the very beginning in 2009, the Macedonian Association of Accordionists "Ljubiteli na klasichna muzika" (MAA) – Skopje has supported the CIA international project "May 6th World Accordion Day " (WAD) with various exciting musical events.This year, for the 14th time, the association is organizing a solemn concert marking the celebration of the international WAD and birthday celebration of the instrument." Above is the poster for the WAD Concert being held in the hall of the Philharmony in Skopje, on May 7th. Download poster: 2022Skopje.pdf At this year’s concert, the special guest Mirco Patarini (Italy) will perform the premiere of the composition "Dafino" by the famous Macedonian composer Bete Ilin. The composition has been especially composed for this event and is dedicated to the CIA President Mirco Patarini and to supporting WAD. Bete Ilin has composed many accordion works that have been performed in nearly every continent of the world. Video above: The composition "The New Tomorrow" had its world premiere in Switzerland in 2017 by Grayson Masefield, attended by Bete Ilin, Zorica and Anica Karakutovska. "The New Tomorrow" was also performed by Grayson Masefield for WAD 2017 in Skopje. MAA President and Faculty of Music Skopje professor Zorica Karakutovska has also premiered a number of works composed by Bete Ilin who in 2015, was presented the CIA Honored Friend of the Accordion Award in Finland for her services to the accordion. A full report of the 2022 MAA concert also featuring many established musicians on May 7th, will be published in this news. |
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45th International Accordion Competition 2022 - Croatiaby Christine Johnstone |
 The 45th International Accordion Competition 2022 will be held live at the Army House - Dom hrvatskih branitelja, in Pula, Croatia from May 24th to 27th 2022 organised by Okud Istra.The competition will include a variety of solo age categories from 9 & under up to open with standard bass, concert performer categories, chamber ensembles and orchestras. Competition awards include the City of Pula Cups, Okud “Istra” awards, Croatian Composers Society awards (which will go to the soloist for the best performance of a composition by a Croatian composer regardless of the category), a variety of special prizes, diplomas and participation certificates. The deadline for entries is May 5th, 2022. Download competition rules here: 2022OkudRules.pdf For further information email: okud.istra@pu.t-com.hr |
25th International Week of the Accordion "Alcobaça 2022" – Portugalby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 25th International Week of the Accordion "Alcobaça 2022" will be held from May 21st to 29th, 2022 organised by the Accordion Association of Portugal (President Aníbal Freire) together with the Municipality of Alcobaça and the Orquestra Típica e Coral de Alcobaça. The event will include the 25th National Contest, the 6th International Accordion Contest "City of Alcobaça", eight concerts, three masterclasses and conferences. Competition classes are available for a variety of age groups from junior to senior for soloists, duos, trios, quartets, orchestras and chamber music performers in standard bass and free bass categories. Entries close May 8th, 2022. Download competition rules and entry form here: 2022Alcobaca.pdf |
9th International Accordion Festival Stadskanaal – Netherlandsby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 9th International Accordion Festival Stadskanaal will be held at the Geert Teis Theatre in Stadskanaal, Netherlands on May 15th, 2022. This is the new date for the festival which was postponed from March 6th, due to Covid-19. The festival features a varied program with performances by accordionists Dantong Wang (China), Mathias Rugsveen (Norway) and from the Netherlands Jean Louis van Dam, young talent Jan Timmer and Maaike Boscher on harp together with accordionist Gertie Bruin. Rhythmic accompaniment will be provded by Bert van Erk (double bass) and Rene van Astenrode (drums, vibraphone). See poster for details. |
“5/4 Tango” Perform at European Music Festival - Bulgariaby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: 5/4 Tango performing Astor Piazzolla - Tristezas de un doble A “5/4 Tango” will present their new tango program in conjunction with the 2nd European Music Festival at Cantus Firmus in the Bulgaria Concert Hall in Sofia, Bulgaria on May 16th, 2022 at 7.30pm. The European Music Festival is supported the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture, National Culture Fund and the Sofia Municipality. “5/4 Tango” features Stoyan Karaivanov (bandoneon), Jovan Bogosavljevic (violin), Tsvetan Nedyalkov (guitar), Margarita Kalcheva (double bass) andLudmil Angelov (piano). The group will be joined by Marta Petkova and Nikola Hadjitanev, dancers from the Sofia Opera and Ballet Company. Their program will feature works by Astor Piazzolla such as “Retrato de Alfredo Gobbi”, “Kicho”, “Concierto para Quinteto”, “Tristezas de un Doble A” and “Las cuatro estaciones porteñas”. For tickets email: n.vasileva@cantusfirmusbg.com |
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Pietro Roffi Tours South Africaby Christine Johnstone |
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| Italian accordionist Pietro Roffi will tour South Africa next month from May 5th to 16th, 2022 giving five concerts in Sasolburg, Welkom, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Odeion String Quartet will accompany him in a program which will include a new arrangement of the Four Seasons (Vivaldi), a tribute to Piazzolla and some of Pietro’s own compositions. See poster for details. |
2022 Swaledale Squeeze Concertina Weekend – UKby Christine Johnstone |
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 Bookings are now open for the 2022 Swaledale Squeeze Concertina Weekend which will be held at Grinton Lodge in Swaledale, Grinton, England, UK from May 20th to 22nd, 2022.The event is a “convivial weekend of concertina playing, meeting friends, workshops, a concert, a ceilidh, sessions and walks in the comfort of Grinton Lodge and fantastic scenery”. Guest tutors for the 2022 squeeze are: • Aisling Lyons (Ireland) on Anglo • Rob Say (Northumberland) on English • Matt Quinn (Sussex) on Duet Regular tutors are: Alex Wade (English) Harry Scurfield (Anglo) Paul Walker (English/Anglo) Carolyn Wade (Band) Dave Ball (Band/English) Together they provide workshops covering a whole range of concertina playing for different abilities, systems and styles. As part of the weekend, organisers will be welcoming concertina repairer Dave Elliott to look at any problems you may be having with your instrument. For details email: steven@swaledalesqueeze.org.uk |
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Ksenija Sidorova in the Vienna Konzerthaus - Austriaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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 Latvian accordionist Ksenija Sidorova, in a trio with Avi Avital (mandolin) and Amir Wahba (percussion), enchanted the audience of the Great Hall of the Vienna Konzerthaus on her musical journey through space and time. Avital and Sidorova dusted off the reputation of their instruments (which were only ridiculed as folklore instruments for a long time), and their repertoire with virtuosity, thus filling the historical gap in the literature of their young instruments. The special feature of their program "Between Worlds" is the extraordinary cast: Avital was the first mandolinist to be nominated for a Grammy, ECHO award winner Ksenija Sidorova is a magnificent accordionist and Amir Wahba is an internationally sought-after percussionist. Like Avi Avital, the Latvian Ksenija Sidorova is considered a versatile ambassador for her instrument. Percussionist Amir Wahba enriches the ingenious trio with his fondness for the most diverse styles of music in the world. The fascinating tightrope walk between styles and epochs, between regions and cultures, which musically lead an unexcited, harmonious coexistence, makes you dream. |
Folefest Ensemble Performs Sofia Gubaidulina 90th Anniversary Commemorative Concert - Portugalby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Folefest Ensemble, which features Paulo Jorge Ferreira (accordion) and Catherine Strynckx (cello) performed a concert to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Sofia Gubaidulina on April 22nd, 2022. The concert, which was held at the Centro Cultural de Belem in Lisbon, Portugal included a performance of “Sonata Et Expecto” (1985) with accordionist Fábio Palma, “De Profundis” 1978 with accordionist Fernando Brites and “Seven Words” (1982) for cello, accordion, and orchestra. |
Quinteto Astor Piazzolla Entertains in Buenos Aires - Argentinaby Christine Johnstone |
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 Video: Quinteto Astor Piazzolla performing works from their new album “Triunfal” at the Centro Cultural Kirchner in 2021.The Quinteto Astor Piazzolla performed a free concert at the Centro Cultural Borges in Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 22nd, 2022. The Cultural Centre (picture left) was reopened a few weeks ago by the Ministry of Culture and was named in tribute to one of Argentina's most acclaimed writers Jorge Luis Borges. It hosts art exhibitions, shows, seminars, conferences, workshops and other events, ranging from the visual arts to tango. The Quinteto, which includes Pablo Mainetti (bandoneon) performed a variety of works by Astor Piazzolla. |
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Jane Christison Performs in “Spitfire Grill” Musical - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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 Jane Christison, creator of Music With A Smile® and Janie Next Door® is playing the accordion part in the Allen Community College production of "The Spitfire Grill" musical held at the Bowlus Fine Arts Centre in Iola, Kansas from April 21st to 24th, 2022.The Spitfire Grill is an American musical with music & book by James Valcq and lyrics & book by Fred Alley, based on the 1996 film of the same name by Lee David Zlotoff. |
Garry Alexander Regular Weekend Ceilidh Afternoons – Scotlandby Christine Johnstone |
 Video: Promotional information on the weekend ceilidhs.Accordionist Garry Alexander is running regular weekend Ceilidh afternoons at The Tavern 1843 in Perth, Scotland. Accordionists are invited to bring their instrument and “join in the fun, or just come along listen, and enjoy great food and drink!!” All playing levels are welcome. |
Marco Lo Russo Celebrates 52nd World Earth Day - Italyby Rob Howard |
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| The 3rd OnePeopleOnePlanet is the multimedia marathon, of 14 hours, scheduled for April 22nd, 2022 from 8.30am to 10.30pm to celebrate the 52nd World Earth Day. The event was held live at the Auditorium della Nuvola in Fuksas, Rome, with live streaming on Rai Play and deferred on Vatican News, for a great world party to protect the Planet in which accordionist Marco Lo Russo Rouge participated. Lo Russo performed The voices of the Earth promoted by the Marco Lo Russo Music Center APS Association during the final event of the marathon. Made in Italy concerts were also broadcast, a reinterpretation of Italian music with Marco Lo Russo and other artists from around the world including from Mexico (the Duo la Boquita, with the voice of Silvia Basurto Castellanos and Paolo Uccelli on guitar) and from Argentina with double bass player Javier Claudio Nunez. The voice of the Earth also included the participation of numerous artists from Italy and the world including Giovanni Allevi, Tony Esposito, Simone Cristicchi, Licia Colò, Dargen D'Amico, Uranus, Massimiliano Ossini, Raul Bova, Marco Lo Russo, La Boquita and many others. Schedule: 8.30 – Opening 9.30 – All down (the) Earth 10.30 – Re-generation 12.00 – Make noise 13.00 – Scientists (e) crazy 14.00 – Bridges on the Mediterranean 15.15 – Mediterranean frontier of peace 15.50 – Futura smart 16.45 – Sport and life 17.50 – Futura talk 19.00 – Bridges on the world 20.00 – Futura live show 21.00 – Musical event - The voices of the Earth with Marco Lo Russo |
Video: Betty Jo Simon Performs “The Holy City” - USAby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: Betty Jo Simon (USA) performs “The Holy City” arranged by Galla Rini for Easter, under the canopy of her flowering trees. |
Six More Titles, Julia Gordon Scottish Music Arrangements - Scotlandby Harley Jones |
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 Julia Gordon, entertainer, teacher and arranger, has a tutor book and a large catalog of Scottish arrangements that have received very complimentary reviews. The music is in pdf format able to be emailed to you.Six more titles, of Scottish traditional works arranged by Julia Gordon are now online. Click the link below, to view a sample of each piece, grade and other information. Catalog No. - Name of Music jgordon163 O' Gin I Were A Baron's Heir jgordon157 Eriskay Love Lilt jgordon148 Ye Banks And Braes jgordon137 An Eala Bhàn (The White Swan) jgordon223 The Lass O' Lowrie jgordon219 Tuireadh Iain Ruaidh (Lament For Red Iain) |
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“Eloise & Co.” Perform Four Joint Concerts - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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| “Eloise & Co.” which includes Rachel Bell (accordion) and Becky Tracy (violin) will perform four joint concerts with musicians Casey Murray and Molly Tucker for their CD Release tour. The tour began on April 21st, 2022 with concerts in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Essex, New York on April 22nd. Future concerts will be held at Dewey Hall in Sheffield, Massachusetts on April 23rd, 2022 at 7pm and at the Guiding Star Grange in Greenfield, Massachusetts on April 24th at 7pm. For details email: Rachel@RachelBellMusic.com |
Duo Senso Perform at Castile and León Day - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
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| Duo Senso, which includes accordionist Alejandro Ares, will perform at the Castile and León Day held on April 23rd, 2022 at 8pm in El Hoyo de Pinares, Avila, Spain. Castile and León Day is a holiday celebrated annually on April 23rd in the autonomous community of Castile and León in Spain. |
Alex Meixner & Rory Hoffman Duo Concert Tour – USAby Christine Johnstone |
 The Alex Meixner & Rory Hoffman Duo (accordion and guitar) began a concert tour of the USA on April 18th, 2022 with three concerts in Minnesota.Their schedule until May 2nd is: • Saturday, April 23rd - Rugby, North Dakota • Sunday, April 24th - Crosby, North Dakota • Monday, April 25th - Lemmon, South Dakota • Tuesday, April 26th - Belle Fourche, South Dakota • Wednesday, April 27th - Hot Springs, South Dakota • Friday, April 29th - Cañon City, Colorado • Saturday, April 30th - Ogallala, Nebraska • Sunday, May 1st - Shenandoah, Iowa • Monday, May 2nd - Osage, Iowa For details email: info@alexmeixner.com |
Konstantino Fostiropoulos Trio Performs in Thessaloníki – Greeceby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Konstantino Fostiropoulos Trio will perform at the Relentado modern music café in Thessaloníki, Greece on April 25th, 2022 at 3pm. The trio includes Konstantino Fostiropoulos (accordion), George Vartsakis (guitar & vocals) and Christos Tsairidis (bouzouki). For details email: 231 304 0428 |
Claudio Jacomucci Performs in Fermo - Italyby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: J.S. Bach Fugue in D minor BWV539 Claudio Jacomucci will perform a concert at the Sala dei Ritratti, Palazzo dei Priori in Fermo, Marches, Italy on April 28th, 2022 at 9pm. His program will include works from his two latest CDs “Arte della Fuga” and “Le Citta Invisibili”. Free admission. See poster for program details. |
Honky-Tonk Jump Performs Texas Swing Music of Bob Wills – USAby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: Highlights of Honky-Tonk Jump performance at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis, USA in 2020. Honky-Tonk Jump will perform “Texas Swing Music in the tradition of Bob Wills, Milton Brown, Ernest Tubb and Spade Cooley with a sprinkling of Hank Williams and other early honky-tonk legends” at The Belvedere at Crooners in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA on May 1st, 2022 at 4pm. The band includes accordionist Dan Newton along with musicians on twin fiddles, guitar, pedal steel, mandolin, bass, drums and vocals. |
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Romano Viazzani London Tango for Europe Day - UKby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Romano Viazzani Ensemble will perform "A London Tango for Europe Day" at St. John’s in Smith Square, London, England on May 8th, 2022, organised by Seeds of Italy in association with EUFM. “This concert falls right in the middle of the celebrations commemorating various European historic anniversaries. The concert takes place on VE Day (on the 8th) and between The Council of Europe’s Europe Day (on the 5th), which the United Kingdom is still a part of and the EU’s Europe Day (on the 9th) which celebrates peace and unity in Europe.” The Ensemble will play a mix of original Argentine tangos, European tangos and their own special brand of Argentine-style tango with a swinging-London twist. Joining them for a special guest appearance is the operatic tenor and BBC New Generation Artist, Alessandro Fisher. |
Langen-Dietzenbach 20th Anniversary Concert – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Langen-Dietzenbach 20th Anniversary Concert will be held at the New City Hall in Langen, Germany on May 14th, 2022 at 5pm, organised by the Harmonika Spielring Langen. The concert entitled “Thank you for the Music” will include a variety of music from the past 20 years such as hits from Abba, Metallica, a tango, as well as musical hits. A solo performance will also be given by Arnd Fitterer. See poster below for details. |
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List of Linksby AWW |
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World Accordion Day, May 6th News Link and WAD Reports |
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2022 Coupe Mondiale, October 04 - 09, Switzerland News Link |
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Buy last stock at old price, "The Art of Accordion Playing" by Friedrich Lips News Link |
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80th Anniversary ATG: July 20-24, Chicago News Link |
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Steirische Harmonika WM 2022 News Link |
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Accordion Reed Production Article Link |
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2021 Coupe Mondiale Report and Video of all contestants Report Link |
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Chronology of Production of Italian Accordions Article Link |
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2022 Dr William Schimmel’s Accordion Seminars, July 29-31, NY News Link |
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2022 South Pacific Accordion Championships, June 4-5, New Zealand News Link |
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14th International Accordion Competition & Festival "Ascoltate" 2022, April 29th - May 1st, Lithuania News Link |
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2022 AAA Festival Competition Goes Virtual, July 1, USA News Link |
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Video: Arizona Highways TV Presenter Interviews Children - USAby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: Arizona Highways TV presenter, Robin Sewell, interviews a group of children about the accordion. The children play her a song or two. She also asks them to give her a lesson! Enjoy this fun video. |
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Updated Serenellini Accordion Factory Interview, Castelfidardo - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| Video above: Valerio Russo (Italy), 1st place 2015 Coupe Mondiale Junior Virtuoso Entertainment category. Updated Serenellini Accordion Factory Interview in English. Interview for first time in German and Italian languages. "Know the People" Serenellini Accordion Factory Interview with: - Sabrina Serenellini (Manager) - Luciano Serenellini (father of Sabrina, Founder and former Manager) - Donatella (Secretary/Translator/Export Manager) "Know the People" behind the manufacturing of accordions in Castelfidardo who have made this small city so famous around the world for their quality accordions. Updated English interview: 2022Serenellini-en Italian language interview: 2022Serenellini-it German language interview: 2022Serenellini-de |
Updated Information: CNIMA Teaching Tour - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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| New additions have been made to the CNIMA Teaching Tour by famous accordion tutor Jacques Mornet and award-winning accordionist, Nathalie Boucheix. The tour will include masterclasses, workshops and demonstrations and is open to all ages, all levels, all styles and is suited for piano and button accordions. Further information at: https://www.cnima.com/en/usa |
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