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42nd “Citta di Castelfidardo” International Accordion Competitions and Festival - ItalyCrystal Wang Performs With Shanghai Symphony Orchestra - ChinaMirco Patarini Elected Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) President, Osimo - Italy
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Video: 2017 Castelfidardo PIF World Music Competition Winners - ItalyVideo: Roland Demonstrate New Software for FR8X at Coupe Mondiale - ItalyVideo: Alexander Selivanov (Russia) Castelfidardo Concert - ItalyFranco Cambareri Composition Tristesse Available Online - AustraliaVideo: Students of Prof. Cao Xiaoqing Concert, CCOM, Beijing - ChinaGary Dahl Releases El Choclo Tango Arrangement - USA
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Martynas Levickis Autumn News - Switzerland, South KoreaSeminars and Concerts - Netherlands, Belgium23rd Int. Accordeon Festival Hoogezand-Sappemeer - NetherlandsIII. International Accordion Days in Prague - Czech RepublicHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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 The 42nd “Citta di Castelfidardo” International Accordion Competitions and Festival ran from Wednesday 13th September until Sunday 17th September. The very successful event was well attended with an excellent festival atmosphere around the town square concerts stage and eateries. Daily Reports of pictures, video and competition results are online at: 2017Concorso Results of 2017 PIF Premio Competition category are: 1st Artur Adrshin (Russia) 2nd Mao Junhao (China) 3rd Zhang Ahiyuan (China) Eight contestants were admitted to Round II and videos of Round II and Round III are online at: http://www.accordions.com/concorso/2017/17.htm Results of 2017 PIF Category I, Variety Music without age limit. 1st place, Aliandre Gustavo Almeida (Brazil) 2nd place, Valerio Russo (Italy) 3rd place, Nikolay Ovchinnikov (Russia) Video of all the competitors in this category and also the Category H (up to 18 years Variety Music) are online at: http://www.accordions.com/concorso/2017/15.htm Competition results of all categories at: http://www.accordions.com/concorso/2017/results.htm |
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by Harley Jones
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 Crystal Wang, internationally known teacher and Assoc. Professor, Music College of Shanghai Normal University (SHNU), Executive Secretary of the China Accordion Association, performed with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra conducted by Yu Long on 10th September. 2017ShanghaiConcertThe concert celebrating the 33rd Teachers' Day was held in the prestigious 1,300 seat Main Hall of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra where Crystal Wang and the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra performed the ever popular Carnival of Venice (J. Benedict). It was very pleasing to have the accordion so prominently represented at this high profile Teachers' Day concert. The excellent performance by Crystal Wang was very well received and there was extended applause from the large audience. |
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by Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador
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 Mirco Patarini (Italy) has become the 12th President of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA), the first Italian President in the organization's 82 year history. PastPresidents.pdf Patarini assumes the role from immediate past President Raymond Bodell (United Kingdom) who completed his two (4 year) terms of office, leading the CIA (photos right). Mirco Patarini was born in Spoleto (Italy) on 26 May 1966. In 1978 he began to study music at the CDMI (Italian Musical Didactic Centre) in Spoleto. He went on to compete in international competitions, taking first place in the Trophée Mondial de l'Accordéon in La Caux-de-Fonds (Switzerland). In 1988 he began to collaborate with the company “Farfisa-Bontempi” as musical manager, and here he started his evolution through the world of electronic music. In a collaboration with manufacturers Scandalli, Paolo Soprani and Menghini, he worked hard on the development of new musical instruments with increased sound quality and mechanics. During this time his work as a concert artist transitioned from classical repertoire to modern music. With brothers Leonardo and Luciano Menghini, he is the owner and President of Scandalli Accordions S.r.l. Today, working alongside his fellow manufacturers in the small but renowned city of Castelfidardo, he works to promote excellence in accordion manufacturing. As an accordion concert artist, Mirco performs worldwide as both a soloist, with symphony orchestras and with internationally recognized musicians, having performed in Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Holland, Great Britain, Egypt, Brasil, U.S.A, Russia, Norway, Sweden, Luxembourg, Japan, China, Sweden, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ukraine and more. Having served as a Delegate and Jury member for Italy, Chairperson of the CIA Music Committee and twice as organizer of the Coupe Mondiale in recent years, as President, Mr. Patarini brings to the CIA a diverse wealth of expertise from many aspects of the accordion world. From manufacturing and production through to the concert stage, from his national CIA Premiere Voting member the Italian Accordion Culture to organizing both national and International festivals, to the print and online publications of Strumenti & Musica, to his work collaborating with musicians of all ages and genres of music, he looks forward to working on behalf of the 43 CIA members in their future endeavors as well as promoting the important collaboration with the UNESCO based International Music Council. CIA Picture below: Harley Jones (Public Relations Manager - New Zealand), Kimmo Mattila (General Secretary - Finland), Herbert Scheibenreif (Vice President - Austria), Raymond Bodell (Immediate Past President - United Kingdom), Mirco Patarini (CIA President - Italy), Li Cong (Vice President - China), Viatcheslav Semionov (Vice President - Russia) and Kevin Friedrich (Ambassador - USA). |
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| 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: 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. |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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| 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 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: 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 has released an arrangement of the very famous tango El Choclo composed by Ángel Villoldo. Catalog: DH0262El 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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| 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 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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 The 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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 The 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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