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XVI "Dani Harmonike" in Bijeljina - Ugljevik - Bosnia and Herzegovinaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
View the photo gallery online Saturday morning Europe time: XVIDaniHarmonike For the 16th time, the music school “Kornelije Stankovic” organized the traditional festival “Dani Harmonike” in Bijeljina/Ugljevik, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition to concerts and master classes, competitions for soloists, chamber ensembles and orchestras were held, judged by an international jury of experts made up of renowned and proven music educators and performers from several countries. Thanks to the excellent organization, high evaluation criteria and great guests, the festival has now gained a great reputation according to many prominent music critics. This year around 120 young accordionists from 15 countries met (for the first time even a candidate from China!) who determined their best in 11 solo, five entertainment, three chamber music and two orchestral categories. Many participants surprised the international jury with their very mature performances, even at a young age. What was new this year was that the highest solo category “Accordion Euro Coupe” was held in two rounds, which further increased the level and diversity of the performances. While the Swede Leo Florin Muravjov, a student in the class of Friedrich Lips at the Moscow Gnesin Academy, was in a class of his own in the classical category, the Italian Emanuele Viti convincingly won first place in light music. From an Austrian perspective, the achievements of Marko Maletic from Graz were very pleasing, as he won in his light music category and will represent Austria at the international CIA competition “Coupe Mondiale” in Castelfidardo (Italy) in the fall. This year the evening concerts were performed by Emanuele Viti (Italy), Leo Florin (Sweden), Luca Bello (Italy), Chenxin Yu (China), Djordje Peric and Nemanja Kalajdžic. Hazim Mehmedic (BIH) achieved the highest number of points of all festival participants last year and was therefore invited as a guest soloist. The absolute star of the festival was Yuri Shishkin from Russia, who impressed the audience greatly with his outstanding interpretations of works from different eras and inspired them with real storms of enthusiasm. Once again, Slavisa Peric, as organizer, made the 16th edition of “Dani Harmonike” possible. The next “Akkordeonfest” is scheduled to follow in Graz (Austria) at the beginning of December. Big thanks for his tireless work in the interests of the accordion! |
Fabio Furia Masterclass at 72nd Ljubjana Festival - Sloveniaby Diatonic News |
Fabio Furia will take part in the 72nd Ljubjana Festival (held in Slovenia) by presenting a bandoneon masterclass from July 25th to 29th, 2024. The course will be open to accordionists or ensembles wishing to learn more about the specific performance practice of tango. Every summer the Ljubljana Festival makes an important contribution to the cultural life of Ljubljana with a carefully selected programme covering a wide variety of genres, including ballet, opera and theatrical productions, musicals, chamber and symphony concerts, the International Art Colony, master classes, children’s and youth workshops, Ljubljana Festival on the River Ljubljanica and much more. The event hosts over 4,000 artists from more than 40 countries, and each year events draw an audience of more than 60,000 people. For details email: info@ljubljanafestival.si |
3rd Annual Qathet Accordion Fest – Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
The 3rd Annual Qathet Accordion Fest (formerly known as the Powell River Accordion Fest) will be held in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada, on May 10th & 11th, 2024. The event will feature a variety of concerts, a Fest Accordion masterclass with guest clinician Jelena Milojevic, orchestra performances, an opening night concert (featuring special musical guests from Vancouver, Roberts Creek, and Vancouver Island), plus all-new Accordion Cabaret. For details email: karina@karinainkster.com Picture below: Musicians featured at the Opening Night Concert, plus guitarist Stephen Nikleva (of Petunia & the Vipers) and accordionists Kosta Bozhinov and Henry Slam. |
Tracey Collins Tours with “Quintessential Queensland Variety Festival” - Australiaby Christine Johnstone |
New Zealand accordion entertainer, Tracey Collins will tour Queensland, Australia performing in the “Quintessential Queensland Variety Festival” from May 10th to 20th, 2024. The tour will feature a program of musical events from around the world including a German themed night Oom pah pah, Vive la France, When Irish Eyes are Smiling, Waltzing Matilda, From Broadway to the West End and a grand finale Viva Las Vegas! On their final day in Brisbane, they will present a matinee performance of Beauty and the Beast. For details email: bookings@operatunity.co.nz |
What Are You Doing For May 6th World Accordion Day? - Internationalby Harley Jones |
What are you doing for World Accordion Day (WAD) to promote the accordion in your country? World Accordion Day (WAD) is on May 6th, which is the day the accordion was patented in 1829. WAD was started in 2009 by the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) and has been very successful, generating a lot of positive publicity for the accordion. A key part of this event is the WAD website. Every association, group, orchestra, performer and teacher, is asked to actively support WAD by encouraging national and local accordion activities to happen in their country on this day or the weekend either side of WAD if that should be more convenient. Everyone can register their WAD activity on the WAD website and send a report of their event after, for that website. No event is too big or too small. ALL accordion events celebrating WAD are welcome. This is a CIA promotion for the accordion in which every accordion enthusiast can participate and help bring our accordion world together as well as strongly promote the accordion. |
World Accordion Day 2024 Mini Festival - Czech Republicby Christine Johnstone |
A mini festival to celebrate World Accordion Day 2024 (WAD) will be held at three venues in Prague, Czech Republic from May 4th to 6th, 2024. • May 4th: Hall of Decorative Arts, Prague, 7 pm • May 5th: Auditorium of Elementary School, Dolní Brežany, 6 pm • May 6th: Church of the Evangelical Czech Brethren, Vinohrady, 6 pm Performers include accordionists: Ladislav Horák, Jirí Lukeš, Petr Vacek, Martin Chodl, Jaroslav Pokuta, Martin Šulc, Andrea Šulcová, Tadeáš Mrázek, Jana Vlachová, Anna Svrcinová, Czech Accordion Ensemble, Apollon Quartet, David Kovár (clarinet) and David Peruška (cello). See World Accordion Day reports at: 2024WADreport |
Grayson Masefield Concert with North Shore Brass – New Zealandby Harley Jones |
Grayson Masefield (picture left) will perform a concert entitled “Music for our Mothers” on May 11th, 2024. Grayson Masefield is dedicating this performance to World Accordion Day (WAD). North Shore Brass is an A-Grade and renowned brass band based in Takapuna, on Auckland's North Shore, with an Academy of over 110 musicians. There will be solo pieces by Grayson as well as a joint performance with the North Shore Brass conducted by Harmen Vanhoorne. The concert, held at the North Harbour Lounge, North harbour Stadium in Albany, Auckland, New Zealand will also feature the up-and-coming North Shore Brass Academy Band under Billy Middleton opening the event. This cabaret concert promises music from around the world to celebrate our mothers. |
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New Classical Music Festival - Netherlandsby Christine Johnstone |
A new Classical Music Festival “Festivalhetgroenegeheim” (Festival Het Groene Geheim) will be held at Stadslandgoed De Kemphaan in Almere, Netherlands on June 16th, 2024 in collaboration between Black Pencil and Goede Rede Concerten. “At this picturesque outdoor location, the rich tradition of music merges with beautiful nature.” During this first edition, you can enjoy unforgettable performances by Black Pencil and other musicians at indoor and outdoor locations. |
Video: Alexander Poeluev Performing Music from the Film “The Professional”.by Christine Johnstone |
Video: Alexander Poeluev performs Chi Mai from the film “The Professional” composed by Ennio Morricone in 1971. It was first used in the film Maddalena (1971), later in the films Le Professionnel directed by Georges Lautner (1981), as well as in the television series An Englishman's Castle (1978). In 1981, it was used as the theme music for the BBC series The Life and Times of David Lloyd George and the BBC release of the theme reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. |
Video: Orchestra Paolo Bertoli Performing “Farem l'amore” - Italyby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Orchestra Paolo Bertoli performing “Farem l'amore” (We will make love) from their album Billion Kisses. Music by P. Bertoli - F. Fulgon Produced by: E.M. Bagutti Video Production: DL Multimedia Production Directed and Edited by Davide Legni |
One-month Extension of AAA Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition Deadline Date - USAby Dr. Robert Young McMahan Chair of AAA Composers Commissioning Committee |
The deadline for submission of entries for the AAA 2024 Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition has been extended from the original date of April 12 to May 12, one month later. Entries are welcome from all countries. Winners will be notified by email on or about July 01, 2024. As announced before, If you plan to enter, go to https://www.ameraccord.com/bennett.php for the entry form and information guidelines. |
Accordion Teacher Job Vacancy in Yorkshire (Diocese of Leeds Music) - UKby Christine Johnstone |
Our current accordion teacher is moving on at the end of this term and therefore we need to recruit a new accordion teacher to begin work in September 2024. We have a number of options and have flexibility in how we recruit: 1) If a candidate is interested in accordion teaching only, we can offer a part time job on an hourly rate. 2) If a candidate can do accordion teaching and another instrument (i.e. piano or organ) we can offer increased hours. 3) If a candidate can do accordion teaching and is willing to do some whole class melodica teaching we can offer increased hours, including up to full time employment. They need to be able to teach classical button accordion (c-system) and piano accordion, have a strong interest in education, and experience of working with children. We will also consider EU or international applications for a full time role. The closing date for applications is Monday 13th May 2024, at 12 noon. Please apply by email to: recruitment@dioceseofleedsmusic.org.uk and you will be sent an application pack. |
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Accordionists Perform at Shiner CzechFest, Texas – USAby Christine Johnstone |
Accordionists will perform at the Shiner CzechFest, held at the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, USA on April 27th, 2024. Chris Rybak will entertain at 2.30pm, followed by the Alex Meixner Band from 5pm. The event is free of charge. |
Louise Jallu Quartet Entertains at Ella & Louis Live Jazz Club - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
The Louise Jallu Quartet (France) will entertain at the Ella & Louis Live Jazz Club in Mannheim, Allemagne, Germany on May 3rd, 2024 from 8pm to 10pm. Their program will feature Piazzolla’s Tango Nuevo. The quartet consist of Louise Jallu (bandoneon - picture left), Grégoire Letouvet (piano), Alexandre Perrot (bass) and Karsten Hochapfel (guitar). For details email: info@ellalouis.de |
Dave Evans Accompanies Vocalists at Paris Cat Jazz Club – Australiaby Christine Johnstone |
Accordionist Dave Evans (picture left) will accompany vocalists Tamara Kuldin and Raleigh Williams (pictured above) at the Paris Cat Jazz Club in Melbourne, Australia on May 3rd, 2024, from 9pm to 11pm. The trio will be joined by Esther Henderson (violin), Nathan Slater (guitar) and Tom Lee (double bass). |
Jack Garton Entertains in Vancouver - Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
Jack Garton will entertain at the Guilt & Co, Underground in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 4th, 2024 from 10pm to 2am. Jack performs a “mix of cajun, European and country styles with ease into an exciting roots music feast.” “Armed with an accordion and trumpet, his shows are theatrical, fluid, confessional, and fun. They reflect a lifetime of devotion to the art of live music.” For details email: info@guiltandcompany.com |
Stéphanie Rodriguez Entertains at Dance Event - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
Stéphanie Rodriguez will entertain at The Dansant L’Air du Temps in Saint-Christophe-sur-Dolaison, Haute-Loire Department, France on May 5th, 2024. Stéphanie has been playing the accordion since she was eight years old and has appeared on TV 8 Mont Blanc and BFM TV television. On the occasion of the Fête de la Musique, she was selected by TF1 to represent the accordion on Jean Pierre Pernaut's 13 o'clock newscast, playing in front of more than 5.9 million viewers. See poster for performance information. |
Accordion Course Spring 2024 - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
The Saarland Accordion Association will hold an Accordion Course at the Saarland State Academy for Musical and Cultural Education in Ottweiler, Grmany from May 8th to 12th, 2024. The course is aimed at accordion students from the age of eight and will include one-to-one lessons which will work with the participants on prepared pieces and promote their playing skills individually. In addition, the interaction is to be further developed through experimental projects, such as film music or improvisation groups. Supervision during the entire seminar will be provided by the Saarland Accordion Association. Lecturers are Stephan Bahr, Kerstin Bludau-Weitzel and Marius Staible. For further information email: claudia.emrich@akkordeon-saar.de |
No 1 Ladies Accordion Orchestra Lostwithiel Concert – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
The No 1 Ladies Accordion Orchestra will perform at the Lostwithiel Community Centre in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England on May 11th, 2024 at 7.30pm. Their program will feature two new pieces (which had their first airing at their recent Exning concert), as well as “a lovely set of Cornish folk tunes” and “tunes from around the world”. For details email: enquiries@no1ladiesaccordionorchestra.co.uk |
Ville Hiltula Enchanting Tango Concert – Japanby Christine Johnstone |
Ville Hiltula (bandoneon) will perform a concert “Enchanting Tango” at the Aygat Salon in Kyoto, Japan on May 18th, 2024 from 7pm. Ville will perform with Asako Yada (piano). Their program will feature classical tango and works by Piazzolla. The event is sponsored by Kyoto Music and Arts Advisory For details email: musica@kyoto-advisory.co.jp |
Latgale United Accordionist Orchestra Festival Concert - Latviaby Christine Johnstone |
On May 31st, the Embassy of Latgale, GORS, will host the second concert of the Latgale United Accordion Orchestra in Rezekne, Latvia. The event entitled "Towards the Song and Dance Festival of Latvia", is dedicated to the International Children's Day. For details email: zanesskola@inbox.lv |
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