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Baffetti Accordions "Know the People" Interview, Castelfidardo - Italy
NEW "AWW App" for Android of the Accordions Weekly News in English
American Accordionists' Association (AAA) Festival, 12-16 July, NJ - USA
International Competition “Bruno Serri” for Accordion Composition - Italy
‘Accordions Around the World’, Bryant Park, New York – USA
Grayson Masefield & Chamber Orchestra of Lausanne - Switzerland
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Michele Bianco Wins International "Val Tidone Prize" - Italy
Guardia Nueva Performances - Finland
Video: Prijatelji Ostanimo Prijatelji by Cody McSherry
Family Success With Accordion, Auckland - New Zealand
Video: Venglevski Duet Performed at Leavenworth - USA
Future events |
Kennet Accordion Orchestra Concerts, Somerset – UK
Milonga @ Centro Cultural Academias Previale, Salto - Uruguay
Craven Accordion Orchestra Concert, North Yorkshire – UK
Angelique Neuville plays for dancing, Vanne – France
‘Tango & Co’ Concert, Nuremberg – Germany
Festa Vigezzina della Fisarmonica, Santa Maria Maggiore – Italy
Richard Galliano Jazz Concert, Rognes - France
Malachy Cairns @ Harlow Accordion Club, Essex - UK
Natalya Chesnova’s Russian Music Workshop, Bergamo - Italy
New and Updated Sites |
Updated Site: Franco Cambareri Two New Compositions Released - Australia
Updated site: Karthause-Schmülling - Germany
Updated Site: New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) - New Zealand
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You May Qualify? Assistance for International Entries for Shenzhen - Chinaby Harley Jones |
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 International entries can qualify for assistance of: - no entry fee, - free food, - free accommodation, and the prizes are really good. So urgently Email: Shenzhenaccordion@163.com to check if you qualify for this assistance. Though the entry deadline is very close, email quickly and you will be helped to finalise your entry. Airfare prices are excellent so its a great opportunity to visit and compete in China with very good prizes. Download the rules for the 2017 China Shenzhen International Accordion Competition at: 2017 Shenzhen |
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Baffetti Accordions "Know the People" Interview, Castelfidardo - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| "Know the People" Interview: with: Genuino Baffetti (picture left) Cinzia Baffetti (picture middle) Milena Baffetti (picture right) of Baffetti Accordions Editor: Holda Paoletti-Kampl "Know the People" interview about the people who have made this small city in Italy so famous around the world for their quality accordion products. Interview at: 2017Baffetti |
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NEW "AWW App" for Android of the Accordions Weekly News in Englishby Accordions Worldwide |
| New Android App for the Accordion Weekly News in English. This is designed for Android phones, download free at the Google Play Store. Search for "AWW Accordions" to find. Put it on your phone now. Direct link to get English Weekly News app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.accordions.aww&hl=en App for iPhone users to follow soon. |
American Accordionists' Association (AAA) Festival, 12-16 July, NJ - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
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 The American Accordionists' Association (AAA) Competition and Festival is being held in Princeton, New Jersey from 12 -16 July at the Westin Hotel, Princeton, New Jersey (NJ).Visit the AAA website for full details: www.ameraccord.com The AAA Festival features an exciting line up of presenters and performers. See poster above. After Hours Club Each Evening where you are invited to bring your instrument and be a part of the entertainment! In addition to excellent performers and workshops there will be many opportunities to play in orchestras or solo. The hotel is in walking distance of shops and restaurants and close to tourist attractions. Download Registration, posters, guest artists & workshop leaders, schedule, competition rules & information at: 2017AAAinfo.pdf |
International Competition “Bruno Serri” for Accordion Composition - Italyby Rob Howard |
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| The second International Competition “Bruno Serri” for Accordion and Accordion Composition takes place in Serramazzoni, Modena, Italy, from July 13th to 16th. This competition is organised by Sabrina Gasparini in memory of the important accordionist and musician Bruno Serri. The competition is supported by the Salotto Culturale Aggazzotti a.p.s in collaboration with S.A.I University for Philosophy and Science of Music. The competition is open to both Italian and foreign composers of any nationality and citizenship with no age limits. Composers do not require specific curricular qualifications. Candidates may choose to participate in the following categories: 1) Composers with time requirement 2) Composers online. Full details of these categories are available. There will be cash prizes for first, second and third prize winners of both categories. After July 8th the names of the 10 finalists will be announced; finalists must be present to perform at Culture Della Sala, Via Roma 293, Serramazzoni on July 13th. Download further information at: 2017Serri.pdf |
‘Accordions Around the World’, Bryant Park, New York – USAby Rob Howard |
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 ‘Accordions Around the World’ is a four-week series of free public events held in Bryant Park, Manhattan, New York, involving over 100 accordionists, bandoneon, concertina, harmonium, and other players of free reed instruments, representing different musical genres. This all happens from June 28th to July 21st. There will be ‘Accordion Picnics’ each Wednesday between June 28th and July 19th, 6pm to 8pm, spotlighting 24 musicians at each performance, and the series culminates on Friday July 21st, 5pm to 10pm, with an ‘Accordion Festival’ hosted by New York-based accordionist Rachelle Garniez, and featuring the Bil Afrah Project, Zlatni Balkan Zvuk, Osnelda (Brazil), Gregorio Uribe (Colombia), and more. Performers for the ‘Accordion Picnics’ include Lena and Charlie Giordano (of Bruce Springsteen fame), Rob Curto, Mario Tacca and Lila Downs, George Saenz, Smörgåsbandet (Norway), Yuri Lemeshev, bandoneon maestro Tito Castro, Gregory Grene (from the Irish band The Prodigals), and Will Holshouser. For further information email: james@greenhousepublicity.com |
Grayson Masefield & Chamber Orchestra of Lausanne - Switzerlandby Harley Jones |
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 On June 6th, Grayson Masefield performed the second concerto 'Viva Voce' by the Russian composer Efrem Podgaits to conclude his Masters Soloist degree, a specialised degree that is limited to eight soloists each year from HEMU (University of Music Lausanne).The concert was held at the BCV Concert Hall in Lausanne with the esteemed Chamber Orchestra of Lausanne conducted Nicolas Chalvin. It was a diverse evening concert consisting of four concertos with the other three soloists being flute, double bass and oboe. Grayson Masefield was honored to receive a 100% mark for his concerto performance and with that to successfully complete his Master of Arts qualification MA HES-SO in Music. |
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Fleadh Cheoil 2017 Advance Program Released - Irelandby Harley Jones |
 The advance program from the 2017 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Ennis in Ireland has been released. The Fleadh Cheoil is a huge competition and festival of Irish music, song and dance, with approximately 10,000 competitors and performers, including sections involving large numbers of accordionists, melodeon, concertina and harmonica players, as well as many ceili bands, accordion and marching bands. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has three very well-known elements: competitions, concerts and street sessions. An estimated 400,000 visitors are expected in the Clare County Capital from August 14th to 22nd for what is considered the world’s largest showcase for the Irish traditional arts. Download the Advance program (8MB) at: 2017Fleadh.pdf |
Michele Bianco Wins International "Val Tidone Prize" - Italyby Rob Howard |
 Video above: Michele Bianco performing at the Italian Coupe Mondiale Qualifications on 6th May 2017. Full report at: 2017WAD-Italy.Michele Bianco, under the guidance of his teacher Germano Scurti, recently won the international “Val Tidone” competition in Northern Italy. Michele Bianco writes that "His first place in this international competition is the result of a lengthy commitment in the accordion class of Tito Schipa Conservatory in Lecce." Video program: Operator error caused the first seconds of the video to be deleted. V. Vlassov "Suite I movimento"; Y. Ganzer "Silhouetten III movimento"; V. Semyonov "Capriccio n° 1"; G. Hermosa "Pater Noster"; |
Guardia Nueva Performances - Finlandby Harley Jones |
 Musical Director Raimo Vertainen (picture left) reports that Guardia Nueva had two recent major performances.In May Guardia Nueva performed on the 'Viking Grace' ship on a cruise between Turku and Stockholm. On the 17th June, Guardia Nueva performed in Helsinki at the biggest amusement park (Linnanmäki). Coming up on 8th July, Guardia Nueva will play in their hometown Kokkola in Chydenius Park. Soloists in these concerts are Jennie Von Storbacka and Teemu Roivainen among others. CDs of the orchestra are available at: Guardia Nueva |
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Video: Prijatelji Ostanimo Prijatelji by Cody McSherryby Harley Jones |
| Cody won 1st place in the Diatonic Category of the 2017 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration. Prijatelji Ostanimo Prijatelji was part of the program performed by Cody McSherry. Cody McSherry competition successes that weekend included: 1st place in the Leavenworth Old Time Open Category 2nd in the Leavenworth Open Category 1st place in the Diatonic Category, Thank you to Dan Grauman for the video. |
Family Success With Accordion, Auckland - New Zealandby Heather Masefield |
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| Picture above: Jessie, Robbie and Angela Chen with their teacher Campbell Bettridge. "Chen Family Wins" was the heading of an article about the Chen family who took part in the recent South Pacific Accordion Championships and Festival. All three members won competitions with the eldest, Angela winning the South Pacific Accordion Championship solo, 15 years and under. Family Fun. The Chen’s all learn from Campbell Bettridge at the Music Education Centre in Glenfield. Campbell Bettridge is a past New Zealand Champion and 3rd place winner at the 2002 Coupe Mondiale Masters category. Campbell has also has over 1 million hits on youtube of his performance of Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BMV 565 Bach - view at: Campbell Bettridge |
Video: Venglevski Duet Performed at Leavenworth - USAby Harley Jones |
 Video: Joan Grauman and Cody McSherry were performing at the 2017 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration last weekend and one of their duet selections was "While I'm Away" composed by Stas Venglevski. The music for "While I'm Away" is available online in the Ilusions Duet book, Catalog: vstasbook02 Other books of compositions by Stas are: Catalog: vstasbook01 Romantic Solos Catalog: vstasbook03 Seasoning Solos Catalog: vstasbook04 Seasoning Duets Stas Venglevski, talented performer, composer and conductor was also performing at Leavenworth. Thank you to Dan Grauman for the video. |
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Vlada Panovic Master Class, Topola – Serbiaby Rob Howard |
 Vlada Panovic holds a master class on Saturday June 24th, 12 midday until 4 pm, at the Conference Hall of the Hotel Oplenac, Topola, Serbia.The content includes: - an introduction to the history of accordions and folk music in Serbia and the Balkans; - the way of performing original songs and from Central, South, Western Serbia as well as Bosnia and Macedonia; - characteristics of the styles of these areas; - detailed explanations of articulation, thrillers, finger, phrasing, harmony depending on the area; world music on accordion - France, Italy, Brazil, Argentina, film music, etc; - various rhythms and styles - waltz, Tango, New Musette, Tango Nuevo, samba, rhumba, chorinho, etc. For further information email: ivorskekapi@gmail.com |
Kennet Accordion Orchestra Concerts, Somerset – UKby Rob Howard |
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 The Kennet Accordion Orchestra (MD Nigel Pasby) performs in concert on Saturday June 24th, 1 pm, at Dunster Castle, Somerset. The following day, June 25th, 12 midday, the Kennet Accordion Orchestra performs at the Minehead Bandstand in Minehead, Somerset. Formed in 1984, the Kennet Accordion Orchestra’s members come from Marlborough, Hungerford, Newbury and Swindon. The KAO’s repertoire includes a wide variety of music that includes arrangements of popular music, film themes, and classical pieces. |
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Milonga @ Centro Cultural Academias Previale, Salto - Uruguayby Rob Howard |
 On Saturday June 24th, 8.30pm, there will be a Milonga at the Centro Cultural Academias Previale, Lavalleja 48, Salto, Uruguay. The evening of dancing is organised by and featuring popular Uruguayan accordionist Silvio Previale. |
Craven Accordion Orchestra Concert, North Yorkshire – UKby Rob Howard |
 The Craven Accordion Orchestra (MD Harry Hinchcliffe) performs in concert on Saturday June 24th, 7.30pm until 9.30pm, at Saint James’ Church, Church Avenue, Clapham, North Yorkshire LA2 8DU. Admission is £5, which includes refreshments; accompanied under 14s admitted free.The Craven Accordion Orchestra was founded in 1995. It started out as a social gathering of twelve accordionists and two keyboard players, and eventually developed into an orchestra. Since then the CAO has participated in and organized many local NAO festivals and taken part in the NAO UK championships, organized accordion events, and performed in many concerts. |
Angelique Neuville plays for dancing, Vanne – Franceby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Angelique Neuville plays for dancing on Sunday June 25th, 2pm until 7pm, at St Benoist, Vanne, in eastern France. Entrance is 10 Euro.Angelique Neuville, aged 17, from Lons-le Saunier, is one of France’s best up and coming musette accordionists, and regularly performs at festivals and for dancing. Bartòk, Grieg, Saint-Saëns, Galliano, Piazzolla, Azzola Bartòk, Grieg, Saint-Saëns, Galliano, Piazzolla, Azzola, Magnac-Laval (87). For further information email: saintbenoistanimation@gmx.fr |
‘Tango & Co’ Concert, Nuremberg – Germanyby Rob Howard |
 ‘Tango & Co’ is the title of a concert by the Nuremberg Accordion Ensemble on Sunday June 25th, 7pm, at the Kirche St Jobst, Nuremberg, Germany. Free entry – donations welcome.The members of the Nuremberg Accordion Ensemble are Marco Röttig, Bernd Kastl, Eva Pauler-Muller, Horst Muller, Kerstin Neefischer, and Martina Janschak. They will present works by the Tango Nuevo founder Astor Piazzolla as well as ‘classics’ like the famous ‘Tango’ by Isaac Albéniz. Barbara Schofer comperes the program with interesting stories about the composers and their works, as well as poems on ‘Tango’. |
Festa Vigezzina della Fisarmonica, Santa Maria Maggiore – Italyby Rob Howard |
 The 1st ‘Festa Vigezzina della Fisarmonica’ takes place on Sunday June 25th, 8pm, at the La Jazza Hotel in Santa Maria Maggiore, Piemonte, northern Italy – close to Switzerland. The evening features many local accordionists, a meal, and an accordion exhibition will be organized by G.Verde di Leinì |
Richard Galliano Jazz Concert, Rognes - Franceby Rob Howard |
 Richard Galliano – accordion, Paolo Fresu – trumpet, and Jan Lundgren – piano perform a jazz concert together on Monday June 26th, 9.30pm, at Carrières de Rgnesognes, 13840 Rognes (9 km from La Roque D ' Anthéron), a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France. Admission 37€, concessions 30€.Internationally acclaimed accordion and bandoneon virtuoso, composer Richard Galliano performs in many musical fields, from classical to jazz. He records for the prestigious classical music label ‘Deutsche Grammophon’, and has recorded more than 50 albums, many under his own name and some with many other artists. This concert is an event in the 37th International Piano Festival of La Roque D ' Anthéron. |
Malachy Cairns @ Harlow Accordion Club, Essex - UKby Rob Howard |
 Irish accordionist and singer Malachy Cairns is the guest at Harlow Accordion Club on Thursday June 29th, 7.45pm. Admission is £7 in advance, £7.50p at the door. The club organiser is Jean Hanger. In support will be a spot from the Harlow Accordion Band (MD Jean Hanger).Harlow Accordion Club meets at the Links Social Club, Parsloe Rd, Harlow, Essex CM19 4RT. For further information email: jeanhanger@icloud.com |
Natalya Chesnova’s Russian Music Workshop, Bergamo - Italyby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Natalya Chesnova leads a ‘Russian Music Workshop’ next weekend, on June 30th and July 1st at Daminelli Strumenti Musicalli, via Ghislandi 55, Bergamo, and on Sunday July 2nd at the Museo del Falegname, via Papa Giovanni XX111 59, Almenno San Bartolomeo (BG).Natalya Chesnova, based in Milan, Italy, graduated from the Minsk Conservatory, Belorus, in 2004. She then worked as an accordion teacher in Minsk and as an accompanist for choreographers and dance teachers. Natalya was a member of the ensemble ‘Novyi Gorod’, who in 2001 obtained 3rd place in the competition ‘Golden Accordion’ in New York, 1st place at the International Competition in Castelfidardo, and performed dozens of concerts in all the states of the former Soviet Union, South Korea, Poland, Germany and Italy, and played in many broadcasts on radio and TV in Belarus. On 2004 Natalya moved to Italy, where she married the singer Nicola Portonato, and is in demand for concerts, teaching, etc. For further information email: nataliabajan@libero.it |
New and Updated Sites |
Just Released: New German Language Book by Friedrich Lips - Germanyby Prof. Ulrich Schmülling of Karthause Schmülling |
 Friedrich LipsDie Kunst der Bearbeitung klassischer Musik für Akkordeon (The Art of Editing Classical Music for Accordion) Catalog No: kslips02 Available in German language: Subscription Offer Exclusive special offer 25% price advantage on pre-orders Now 29.50 euros instead of later 39.50 euros (plus shipping and handling) Purchase at Catalog No: kslips02 |
Updated Site: Franco Cambareri Two New Compositions Released - Australiaby Harley Jones |
 Franco Cambareri has released two new compositions:cfranco226 - Guitar Romanca Guitar Romantica is a Pleasant Sweet Samba. Sound sample .mp3 file and sheet music sample online. cfranco227 - For Little Chiara For Little Chiara is a sweet melody written for my new grand daughter. Sound sample .mp3 file and sheet music sample online. These works are eSheet (pdf file, able to be emailed to you) and can be purchased online with secure server credit card. |
Updated site: Karthause-Schmülling - Germanyby Prof. Ulrich Schmülling of Karthause Schmülling |
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| Updated site: Karthause-Schmülling site has been updated with new contact details and new publications. |
Updated Site: New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) - New Zealandby Heather Masefield |
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| The New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) has made substantial site updates. - 2017 South Pacific Accordion Championship winners listed. - Announcing the dates of the 2018 South Pacific Accordion Championships and Festival, Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd June 2018. The 2018 Prospectus with rules and entry information to be released 1st December 2017. - Roll of Honour page listing Life Members and other honoured members. - Information about NZAA Life Members Frank Vilich and Dorothy Taylor who recently passed away. - Information about new Life Member Maurice Arnold Jones |
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