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42. "Citta di Castelfidardo" Internationale Akkordeonwettbewerbe und Festival - Italien
Crystal Wang / Auftritt mit dem Shanghai Symphony Orchestra - China
Mirco Patarini ist neuer Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Präsident, Osimo - Italien

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Video: 2017 Castelfidardo PIF World Music Competition Winners - Italy
Video: Roland Demonstrate New Software for FR8X at Coupe Mondiale - Italy
Video: Alexander Selivanov (Russia) Castelfidardo Concert - Italy
Franco Cambareri Composition Tristesse Available Online - Australia
Video: Students of Prof. Cao Xiaoqing Concert, CCOM, Beijing - China
Gary Dahl Releases El Choclo Tango Arrangement - USA

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Martynas Levickis Autumn News - Switzerland, South Korea
Seminars and Concerts - Netherlands, Belgium
23rd Int. Accordeon Festival Hoogezand-Sappemeer - Netherlands
III. International Accordion Days in Prague - Czech Republic

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42. "Citta di Castelfidardo" Internationale Akkordeonwettbewerbe und Festival - Italien

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Artur Adrshin and Aliandre Gustavo AlmeidaDie 42. "Citta di Castelfidardo" Internationalen Akkordeonwettbewerbe und das Festival liefen von Mittwoch, 13. September bis Sonntag, 17. September 2017.

Die sehr erfolgreiche Veranstaltung war gut besucht, mit einer ausgezeichneten Festivalatmosphäre rund um den Stadtplatz, einer Konzert Bühne und Restaurants.

Tägliche Berichte mit Bildern, Video und Wettbewerb Ergebnisse sind online unter: 2017Concorso

Ergebnisse des 2017 PIF Premio Wettbewerbes:
1. Artur Adrshin (Russland)
2. Mao Junhao (China)
3. Zhang Ahiyuan (China)

Acht Teilnehmer wurden in die II Runde zugelassen und Videos von Runde II und Runde III sind online unter:
http://www.accordions.com/concorso/2017/17.htm

Ergebnisse der 2017 PIF Kategorie I, Varieté Musik ohne Altersgrenze.
1. Platz, Aliandre Gustavo Almeida (Brasilien)
2. Platz, Valerio Russo (Italien)
3. Platz, Nikolay Ovchinnikov (Russland)

Video von allen Konkurrenten in dieser Kategorie und auch die Kategorie H (bis 18 Jahre Variety Music) sind online unter:
http://www.accordions.com/concorso/2017/15.htm

Wettkampfergebnisse aller Kategorien:
http://www.accordions.com/concorso/2017/results.htm
Artur Adrshin and Mayor Roberto Ascani

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Crystal Wang / Auftritt mit dem Shanghai Symphony Orchestra - China

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Crystal WangCrystal Wang, international bekannte Lehrererin und Assoc. Professor der Musikhochschule Shanghai Normal University (SHNU), Executive Secretary der China Accordion Association, spielte mit dem Shanghai Symphony Orchestra dirigiert von Yu Long am 10. September. 2017ShanghaiConcert

Das Konzert feierte den 33. Lehrertag und fand in der prestigeträchtigen 1300-sitzigen Haupthalle des Shanghai Symphony Orchestra statt, wo Crystal Wang und das Shanghai Symphony Orchestra den beliebten Karneval von Venedig (J. Benedict) spielten.

Es war sehr erfreulich, das Akkordeon bei diesem hochkarätigen Lehrer-Tag-Konzert so prominent zu vertreten.
Crystal Wang

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Mirco Patarini ist neuer Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Präsident, Osimo - Italien

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Raymond Bodell and Mirco PatariniMirco Patarini (Italien) ist der 12. Präsident der Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) un der erste italienische Präsident in der 82-jährigen Geschichte der Organisation. PastPresidents.pdf

Patarini übernimmt die Rolle des ehemaligen Präsidenten Raymond Bodell (Vereinigtes Königreich), der seine zwei (4-jährigen) Amtszeit absolvierte (Fotos rechts).

Mirco Patarini wurde am 26. Mai 1966 in Spoleto (Italien) geboren. 1978 begann er Musik im CDMI (Italian Musical Didactic Center) in Spoleto zu studieren. Im Trophée Mondial de l'Accordéon in La Caux-de-Fonds (Schweiz) belegte er den 1. Platz.

1988 wurde er in der Firma "Farfisa-Bontempi" Musikmanager und mit der elektronischen Entwicklung in der Muskwelt und Zusammenarbeit mit den Herstellern Scandalli, Paolo Soprani und Menghini konfrontiert. .

Mit den Brüdern Leonardo und Luciano Menghini ist er Eigentümer und Präsident von Scandalli Akkordeon S.r.l. Heute arbeitet er mit seinen Kollegen in der kleinen, aber renommierten Stadt Castelfidardo zusammen, um die Exzellenz in der Akkordeonherstellung zu fördern.

Als Akkordeon-Konzertkünstler tritt Mirco weltweit als Solistin mit Symphonieorchestern und mit international anerkannten Musikern in Deutschland, der Schweiz, Spanien, Holland, Großbritannien, Ägypten, Brasilien, USA, Russland, Norwegen, Schweden, Luxemburg auf , Japan, China, Schweden, Kanada, Australien, Neuseeland, Ukraine und mehr, auf.

Nachdem er als Delegierter und Jurymitglied für Italien, Vorsitzender des CIA Music Committee und zweimal als Veranstalter des Coupé Mondiale‘s in den letzten Jahren als Präsident tätig war, bringt Mirco Patarini dem CIA eine Vielzahl von Fachwissen aus vielen Aspekten des Akkordeons Welt mit. Von der Herstellung und Produktion bis hin zur Konzertbühne, von seinem nationalen CIA Premiere Voting Mitglied der italienischen Akkordeon Kultur zur Organisation von nationalen und internationalen Festivals, zu den Print- und Online-Publikationen von Strumenti & Musica, seiner Arbeit zusammen mit Musikern aller Altersstufen und Genres der Musik, er freut sich darauf, im Auftrag der 43 CIA-Mitglieder in ihren künftigen Bestrebungen zu arbeiten und die wichtige Zusammenarbeit mit dem UNESCO-Internationalen Musikrat zu fördern.

CIA Bild unten: Harley Jones (Public Relations Manager - Neuseeland), Kimmo Mattila (Generalsekretär - Finnland), Herbert Scheibenreif (Vizepräsident - Österreich), Raymond Bodell (Unmittelbarer Präsident - Vereinigtes Königreich), Mirco Patarini (Präsident der CIA - Italien), Li Cong (Vizepräsident - China), Viatcheslav Semionov (Vizepräsident - Russland) und Kevin Friedrich (Am
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Video: 2017 Castelfidardo PIF World Music Competition Winners - Italy

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1st Place, Category M, World Music Ensembles, no age limit. Sangineto's Trio (Italy)


1st Place, Category M1, World Music Ensembles, no age limit. Smolevichi Accordion and Folk Music Childrens Orchestra (Belarus)

Highest placed diatonic solo competitor Marina Constanzo (Italy)

1st place Category N, World Music solo, Dan Wang (China)
Category J - Jazz, Soloists or groups (up to 8 people), no age limit was a new category that was watched with interest. Video of most of the contestants is online at: http://www.accordions.com/concorso/2017/15.htm

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Video: Roland Demonstrate New Software for FR8X at Coupe Mondiale - Italy

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Ludovic BeierVideo: Ludovic Beier Performance at Coupe Mondiale Digital Accordion Concert.

On the last Sunday of the Coupe Mondiale in Osimo, manufacturers of digital accordions had been invited by the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) to contribute a performer for a concert of "expert and high level digital accordion performance".

Sean Montgomery, Accordion Product Manager of Roland Europe Group Ltd had announced that Ludovic Beier (France) would perform using the just released FR-8X version 2.5 software update with additional functions:
- Support for the new FR-8x Editor;
- 37 new orchestral sound taken from the FR-4X;
- New keyboard layouts;
- Various new parameters to give the player even more control of how the FR=8X can be programmed / played live;
- Various bug fixes.

Enjoy the performance video above.

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Video: Alexander Selivanov (Russia) Castelfidardo Concert - Italy

Video: A. Kusiakov - Spring Visions. First piece from the concert by Alexander Selivanov (Russia). Video of the rest of the concert is online at: http://www.accordions.com/concorso/2017/15.htm

Alexander Selivanov was born in 1979 in Kazan (Tatarstan, Russia). Professor of accordion in State Russian Academy of Music "Gnesins". Vice-Chariman of CIA Music Committee. Winner of accordion competitions in Spain, Italy, Germany, France, UK and Russia including 1st prize at the Coupe Mondiale, Klingenthal and Castelfidardo competitions. Performed in many countries of the world, lectures, workshops as well as a festival and competitions organiser in Russia.

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Franco Cambareri Composition Tristesse Available Online - Australia

Franco CambareriFranco Cambareri has released online his composition Tristesse (Tristezza) which he describes as a "Beautiful Sentimental Bossa Nova" of grade 3 level.

Listen to a sound sample of the music and view sample page at: Catalog cfranco231

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Video: Students of Prof. Cao Xiaoqing Concert, CCOM, Beijing - China

Video: Yue Zihan (12 years old) was the first player of the concert of Students of Prof. Cao Xiaoqing Concert, Central Conservatory of Musicm, Beijing (CCOM).

Video of the rest of the concert, performers Wang Jingyang (17 years old), Cheng Yuhan (19 years old), Mao Junhao (21 years old) are online at:
http://www.accordions.com/concorso/2017/15.htm

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Gary Dahl Releases El Choclo Tango Arrangement - USA

Gary DahlGary Dahl has released an arrangement of the very famous tango El Choclo composed by Ángel Villoldo. Catalog: DH0262

El Choclo is one of the most popular tangos in Argentina and worldwide. The music has been performed and recorded by numerous bands, orchestras and accordion soloists all over the world. You can view a sample page at: Catalog: DH0262

Also, Gary Dahl announces an update of the arrangement of Ashokan, made famous from the PBS Series Soundtrack, The Civil War. Further information about Ashokan (US$5.95) including a sample page is at Catalog: DH0257

Gary Dahl now has released 218 arrangements and 10 great value eBooks in recent years with information at: Gary Dahl

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Martynas Levickis Autumn News - Switzerland, South Korea

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Bethany Alexander, PR for Martynas Levickis writes: As the autumn leaves begin to change color, we think it is the perfect time to embark on the next adventures! After a packed summer season, Martynas is looking forward to developing fresh ideas, bringing vibrant projects and beautiful music to the concert stage.

24 September, Switzerland. First up, this weekend you can catch Martynas Levickis with a string quartet from Mikroorkéstra at the newly opened Theater Casino Zug on the shores of beautiful Lake Zug in Switzerland.

Martynas is delighted to return to South Korea in October 2017 with his chamber orchestra Mikroorkéstra. They will be giving a number of concerts in South Korea, including 24 October at the renowned Seoul Arts Center in the capital and 27 October at Ulju Arts Center in Ulsan.

Martynas will be directing Mikroorkéstra in his own arrangement for accordion and string orchestra of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and other works. The sound of accordion and strings is exquisite and the South Korean audiences are in for a treat."

24 October 2017, Seoul Arts Center, South Korea

26 October 2017 Private event in Seoul, South Korea

27 October 2017, Ulju Arts Center, Ulsan, South Korea

28 October 2017, Lithuaniann Days in Seoul, South Korea

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Seminars and Concerts - Netherlands, Belgium

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Tim Fletcher, Michiel OckeloenSeminars and Concerts by Geir Draugsvoll, Rik Cornelissen, Tim Fletcher and Michiel Ockeloen,

Geir Draugsvoll is considered to be one of the very important accordionists worldwide. Geir Draugsvoll originates from Norway, but has lived in Copenhagen for decades, where he is a professor at the Royal Academy of Music. He receives headlines as "groundbreaking" and "music sensation" in the international music press. His repertoire ranges from Bach, Mozart, Grieg, Stravinsky to Piazzolla, Gubaidulina, Senderovas, Hosokawa, Berio and Norgaard.

Tim Fletcher (picture right) is a very experienced and special conductor of great class. He knows orchestras and how to achieve high musical levels.

Michiel Ockeloen (picture right lower) is a versatile renowned musician.

Schedule of events:

October 5, 2017, Masterclasses, Amsterdam Conservatory, Oosterdokskade 151, Amsterdam, Time: 10:00 - 17:00 hours Fee: € 100.00 for 60 minutes

October 5, 2017, Concert 'Scandinavian Accordion Music' featuring Geir Draugsvoll, Amsterdam Conservatory, In the pre-program students of the conservatory perform. Access: Voluntary contribution

October 6, 2017, Masterclasses, Ringtheater, The Ring 1A, Hamme (Belgium), Fee: € 100.00 for 60 min.

October 6, 2017, Concert, Ringtheater, The Ring 1A, Hamme (Belgium), Time: 20.00 hours Fee: € 11.00

October 7, 2017, Location: The Reggehof, De Höfte 5, Goor, Workshops and Lessons.

October 7, 2017, Location: The Reggehof, De Höfte 5, Goor, Time: 20.00 hours
Fee: € 10.00, Concert 'Scandinavian Accordion music'

October 7, 2017, Workshop Jazz and Pop for teachers by Rik Cornelissen, Location: ArtEZ Conservatory, Arnhem, Unknown, Fee: € 15,00

Further information and booking at: info@pigini.nl

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23rd Int. Accordeon Festival Hoogezand-Sappemeer - Netherlands

PosterThe 23rd International Accordion Festival Hoogezand-Sappemeer is being held on the 8th October and is featuring Daniel Metz (Mon Amour Band), Daan de Groot, Roger Pluymers and Jan Dropmans.

Organiser for many years Adri Kruijer continues and for further information, email him at: info@accordeonfestivalhs.nl

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III. International Accordion Days in Prague - Czech Republic

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Ladislav HorákThe main goal of "International Accordion Days in Prague 2017" is continuity and development of strong tradition of accordion playing in Czech Republic.

The III. International Accordion Days in Prague will run from November 2-5, 2017 and the Artistic Director is Ladislav Horák (picture right), Prague Conservatory, Accordion Department.

Entries close: 28 September
Categories for soloists, chamber ensembles and orchestras.
Professional international jury.
Competition categories at: 2017Prague.pdf

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