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1st National Trofeo Competition for Accordion, Santiago - Chile
Accordion Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends and Family
Concert to Remember Distinguished Musicians, Honors Bio Boccosi - Italy
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Part 2: Videos, Finnish 60th Anniversary Celebration - Finland
Part 3: Finland 60th Anniversary Videos - Finland
Gaynor Sutcliffe Wins British Country Music Association Award - UK
Paulus Schäfer Gipsy Band & Dominique Paats live - Netherlands
British College of Accordionists Announces Examination Dates for 2013 - UK
19th International Accordion Festival Hoogezand - Sappemeer - Netherlands
Hear Nick Ariondo On 'Life of Pi' Movie Soundtrack - USA
Ludovic Beier, France, Performing in San Francisco - USA
Lisa-Lee Leslie Appointed 'AccordionTeacher' at Taunton Music School - UK
Mazaika Arrange and Peform Meerkat Polka Band Advertisement - UK
Future events |
Muziekpublique Course for Balkan Music Orchestra by Hauzeur and Vougioukas - Belgium
Fundraising To Fight Genetic Diseases - Italy
New and Updated Sites |
Gary Dahl updates music
Charnwood Publications Composer Sue Coppard Updated Site
Tom Collins Memorial Site Updated - USA
Karen Fremar New Music
CD Reviews |
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XXVIII International Accordion Festival, St Petersburg – Russiaby Nadia Guseva |
 The XXVIII International Accordion Festival was held in St Petersburg from November 3rd to 5th. The Artistic Director of this annual festival is Alexander Dmitriev, who chooses a special theme for it each year. A distinctive feature for 2012 was a large number of young performers, invited guests and honored veterans. XXVIII Report is a full report titled "Three happy days ..." written by Tatiana Ryzkova, honored teacher of accordion, St Petersburg in Russian and English languages plus some photographs. The full list of participants and picture (small picture below) is in the report at: XXVIII Report |
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1st National Trofeo Competition for Accordion, Santiago - Chileby Harley Jones |
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 The First National Trofeo Competition for accordion in Chile is being held this weekend 23rd to 25th November in Santiago with contestants participating from many regions of Chile including Patagonia.International guests are Frederic Deschamps (France) and multi world champion Grayson Masefield (New Zealand). Other guest artists are Ignacio Hernandez (Chile) Victor Hugo Campusano (Chile), Aldo Taborda (Argentina) and Felipe Granemann (Brazil), Sergio Polansky (Chile), Lauro Valerio (Brazil), Adelqui Bertotto (Argentina) and Norberto Pinotti (Argentina) and Ernesto Calderon's group Ensamble Transatlantico de Folk Chileno (picture below). The event is being organised by Ernesto Calderon (Chilean delegate of Trophee Mondiale - picture left) and the Conservatorio Nacional de Acordeon of Chile. Next week, Frederic Deschamps will be holding seminars and Grayson Masefield is performing concerts of classical music and virtuoso entertainment music in Santiago and Valparaiso. Grayson eTracks MP3 album of classical and entertainment works is available at: Grayson Masefield |
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Accordion Christmas Gift Ideas for Friends and Familyby Harley Jones |
 Christmas Gift ideas for friends and family at: 2012 Xmas Gift Ideas.These ideas have been compiled to hopefully attract your Xmas gift money to be spent with accordion artists, composers, arrangers and publishers. Please support accordion artistry and choose from over 2,100 eSheet pieces, 270 CD/DVD’s, 990 eTracks, 1,000 plus printed works and numerous books (text) to choose from. 2012 Xmas Gift Ideas |
Concert to Remember Distinguished Musicians, Honors Bio Boccosi - Italyby Alessandro Mugnoz |
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 On the 24th November at the il Teatro Sperimentale “L. Arena” di Ancona (via Redipuglia, 59) is the concert organized by the new association C.D.M.I. (Centro Didattico Musicale Italiano). The concert is dedicated to remember the musician Bio Boccosi of Ancona, on the centenary of his birth.The purpose of the event is twofold: to promote the talents, especially of young people and to promote the historical memory of music. Bio Boccosi is a already an honorary citizen of several cities (Ancona, Osimo, Castelfidardo, S. Maria Nuova and Recoaro Terme) because of his multi-faceted activities: teacher, pianist, conductor, composer, publisher, journalist and music operator who contributed significantly to the evolution of musical culture (and in particular accordion) on a national and international level. Performing will be young musicians - pianists, accordionists and ensembles plus guests: Mariella Guazzaroni, Claudia Menghi and the group Concertino “Burro e Salvia”. For further information, Alessandro Mugnoz, (Presidente del Nuovo C.D.M.I.), email: info@nuovocdmi.it |
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Part 1: Finnish Accordion Association 60th Anniversary Celebration - Finlandby Minna Plihtari |
 The Finnish Accordion Association (Suomen Harmonikkaliitto - SHL) celebrated its 60th Anniversary Concert on Saturday 17th November in the Tampere Hall. Full article in last weeks news.Videos above: 1. Young Finnish Accordion Orchestra conducted by Janne Valkeajoki 2. Maria Kalaniemi & Timo Alakotila |
Part 2: Videos, Finnish 60th Anniversary Celebration - Finlandby Minna Plihtari |
| Videos above: 3. Jonna Pirttijoki, accordion and vocals 4. Sami Hopponen, 1st Prize in the "Golden Accordion" 2007 5. Viivi Maria Saarenkylä, 1st Prize in the "Golden Accordion" 2010 |
Part 3: Finland 60th Anniversary Videos - Finlandby Minna Plihtari |
| Videos above are: 6. Julia Suihkola, 2nd Prize in the "Golden Accordion" 2012 7. Kalle Makkonen, 1st Prize in the children's "Silver Accordion" in 2012 |
Gaynor Sutcliffe Wins British Country Music Association Award - UKby Harley Jones |
 Gaynor Sutcliffe (accordion, violin, vocals) of the very popular Swing Commanders group, won the Musician of the Year award at the British Country Music Association Awards ceremony, Concorde Club, Middlesex on October 23rd.Last years winner, Simon Brady is also a member of the Swing Commanders group and he was nominated again this year. For two members of the same band to be nominated was unprecedented. The band were also nominated in the Entertainers section. |
Paulus Schäfer Gipsy Band & Dominique Paats live - Netherlandsby Harley Jones |
| Paulus Schäfer Gipsy Band and Dominique Paats live in concert in Maastricht at the Hotel L'Empereur, 30th September. Players are: Dominique Paats (accordion), Paulus Schäfer (lead guitar), Noah Schäfer (double bass), Sendelo Schäfer (rhythm guitar) and Watti Rosenberg (violin). |
British College of Accordionists Announces Examination Dates for 2013 - UKby Graham Laurie |
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| The British College of Accordionists (BCA) founded in 1936, has offered examinations for accordionists at all levels at local centres throughout the United Kingdom now for 76 years. The BCA Governing Council under its Chairman Colin Cook and College Principal Raymond Bodell holds regular meetings and the College’s Accordion Teachers Association(ATA) exists to advise and support the learning and developmental process. The College website www.accordions.com/bca has recently been updated and now includes updated information for 2013 including examination dates, entry forms etc. For further infomation Email: bcaexams@btinternet.com |
19th International Accordion Festival Hoogezand - Sappemeer - Netherlandsby Harley Jones |
 The 19th International Accordion Festival Hoogezand - Sappemeer organized by Adri Kruijer took place on the 14th October 2012. The main performers were: Julie Blocher (France), Dieter Holmersma, Gerrit Jansen and Accordéon Mélancolique. Picture right and video above of Julie Blocher performing there. |
Hear Nick Ariondo On 'Life of Pi' Movie Soundtrack - USAby Harley Jones |
 Accordionist Nick Ariondo can be heard in the latest film released called 'Life of Pi' by the Academy Award winning director Ang Lee with music composed by Mychael Danna. Based upon the best-selling novel by Yann Martel, 'Life Of Pi' tells the story of a young man's incredible survival at sea against impossible odds. The recording session took place at 20th Century Fox Studios, Century City, California and the movie releases on 23rd November 2012. This is not the first film soundtrack by Nick Ariondo who was also featured in the blockbuster movie 'Bridesmaid' (on screen appearance), 'Five Year Engagement', 'Knight and Day', 'Happy Feet 2' and 'Ice Age 4'. |
Ludovic Beier, France, Performing in San Francisco - USAby Jon Hammond |
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| Popular French accordionist Ludovic Beier gave a terrific performance onstage at the Herbst Theatre on the 17th November when he performed with Dorado Schmitt & the Django All-Stars, a favorite of actor Leonardo DiCaprio and his father George DiCaprio, who was attending this concert. Performers: Dorado Schmitt (guitar, violin, vocals), Ludovic Beier (accordion, accordina), Pierre Blanchard (violin), Franco Mehrstein (guitar) and Xavier Nikq (bass). Picture above is Ludovic with his two instruments. The 5 touring French musicians really 'delivered the goods' and pleased everyone with a wonderful concert and encore! Above video is a 2008 interview with Ludovic Beier who was Jon Hammonds guest on the HammondCast KYOURADIO. The interview was recorded in New York City while Ludovic was in town to play the annual "Django Birdland Festival" produced by Pat Phillips. |
Lisa-Lee Leslie Appointed 'AccordionTeacher' at Taunton Music School - UKby Harley Jones |
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 Professional accordionist and teacher Lisa-Lee Leslie, has been appointed as "Accordion Teacher" at the prestigious "Taunton Music" School in Tauton, Somerset.Taunton Music was established in 1983, founded by Sharon Roulston, and has around 350 pupils passing through its doors every week. The current team is comprised of 10 full time music tutors, each of whom has worked as full time professionals in the music business. Lisa-Lee is a past UK Accordion Champion and is from a family of well known accordionists. For further information email: Lisaleeleslie@googlemail.com |
Mazaika Arrange and Peform Meerkat Polka Band Advertisement - UKby İberya Özkan |
| Igor Outkine of duo Mazaika wrote: "Check out this video, arranged and performed by duo Mazaika for the Meerkat Polka Band playing Corrie Theme Tune." Mazaika consists of Igor Outkine (accordion, tenor) and Sarah Harrison (violin, domra). Quite amazing is that since this video was put on online on the 18th November, some 2.5 million people have viewed it. |
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Accordion Orchestra Akonima Plus "Pop and Rock Choir" - Germanyby Harley Jones |
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| The Accordion Orchestra Akonima and the Pop Rock Choir began the final phase of preparations for the concert on 15 December at 18 clock in the town hall Wehrer. In a brief visit in the rehearsal room of the Accordion Association in Bärenfelsweg the press was able to get an idea of ??what awaits visitors in the town hall. With a pyro show to provide additional on stage excitement, "Let's rock" should be the motto of the appearance. For further information email: info@akonima.de |
Muziekpublique Course for Balkan Music Orchestra by Hauzeur and Vougioukas - Belgiumby Harley Jones |
 Muziekpublique of Brussels, is holding a course for Balkan Music Orchestra led by Nicolas Hauzeur (Violin and arrangement) and Dimos Vougioukas (accordion and composition).The course is weekly to develop ensemble playing of music from around the Balkans. All instruments are welcome. Vougioukas Dimos is a young Greek accordionist and composer living in Brussels. He has a long career and played with many ensembles and soloists performing Greek, Romanian or Bulgarian music. This course starts in January. For further information Email: cours@muziekpublique.be |
Fundraising To Fight Genetic Diseases - Italyby Harley Jones |
 Friday December 7, 2012 Evening to raise money for Research Telethon against Genetic Diseases The evening will be enlivened with Live Music, Dance & Karaoke with Maestro Franco Roscia and Bravissima Singer Elisa D'Arpino. Info and Reservations: 0776/799926-3287123401 |
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Tian Jianan release new DVDs and CDs and eTracksby Tian Jianan |
  Tian Jianan releasing her DVDs and CDs and eTracks titled'Bach Two Part Inventions and Contest Repertoire, Klingenthal', catalog: tjianan01 'Free Bass Accordion Solo', catalog: tjianan02 and 'Brahms's Smile, Tian Jianan Accordion Pop Instrumental', catalog: tjianan03 with sound samples. Music performed by Tian Jianan. Purchase online. |
Gary Dahl updates musicby Gary Dahl |
 Gary Dahl - Author, composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator announces the following updated music title for purchase on-line. 'Tico Tico', catalog: DH0165, Sample for this music is now available at the Music For Accordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
Charnwood Publications Composer Sue Coppard Updated Siteby Sue Coppard |
 Sue Coppard has updated her site with sound samples and some new music titles for each of her original compositions. Listen at: Sue Coppardcatalog M639 - The Swing of the Kilts, catalog M683 - Lullaby for a Cool Babe in a Hammock, catalog M631 - Cathy's Tune, catalog M662 - Christmas Bells, catalog M681 - If Only..., catalog M665 - Sampling the Cider and catalog M675 - Scots Porridge Oats Sound Samples and PDF Music Samples of the music are available online. Purchase with credit card. |
Tom Collins Memorial Site Updated - USAby Tom Collins |
 The late Tom Collins Memorial site has been updated with a video. |
Karen Fremar New Musicby Karen Fremar |
 Karen Fremar - accordionist, composer, releases 4 new original compositions for accordion, available for purchase online.'Lemony Yellow', catalog: kfremar-FB-801, 'Movin’ On', catalog: kfremar-FB-803, 'March', catalog: kfremar-A-103, and 'Trail Ride', catalog: kfremar-A-113. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
CD Reviews |
More From Less CD by Stas Venglevskiby Joan C. Sommers |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of More From Less CD by Stas Venglevski, in English language, reviewed by Joan Cochran Sommers. |
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