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1er Trophée National d’Accordéon, Santiago - Chili
Des idées de cadeaux de Noël « Accordéon » pour les amis et la famille
Le Concert à la Mémoire des Musiciens Majeurs à honoré Bio Boccsi - Italie
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Part 1: Finnish Accordion Association 60th Anniversary Celebration - FinlandPart 2: Videos, Finnish 60th Anniversary Celebration - FinlandPart 3: Finland 60th Anniversary Videos - FinlandGaynor Sutcliffe Wins British Country Music Association Award - UKPaulus Schäfer Gipsy Band & Dominique Paats live - NetherlandsBritish College of Accordionists Announces Examination Dates for 2013 - UK19th International Accordion Festival Hoogezand - Sappemeer - NetherlandsHear Nick Ariondo On 'Life of Pi' Movie Soundtrack - USALudovic Beier, France, Performing in San Francisco - USALisa-Lee Leslie Appointed 'AccordionTeacher' at Taunton Music School - UKMazaika Arrange and Peform Meerkat Polka Band Advertisement - UK
Future events |
Accordion Orchestra Akonima Plus "Pop and Rock Choir" - GermanyMuziekpublique Course for Balkan Music Orchestra by Hauzeur and Vougioukas - BelgiumFundraising To Fight Genetic Diseases - Italy
New and Updated Sites |
Tian Jianan release new DVDs and CDs and eTracksGary Dahl updates musicCharnwood Publications Composer Sue Coppard Updated SiteTom Collins Memorial Site Updated - USAKaren Fremar New Music
CD Reviews |
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28éme Festival International d’Accordéon, St-Petersbourg - Russieby Nadia Guseva |
 Le 28ème Festival International d’Accordéon s’est tenu à St-Petersbourg du 3 au 5 novembre.Le directeur artistique de ce festival annuel est Alexander Dmitriev, qui choisit chaque année un thème original. Caractéristique de l’édition 2012 : le grand nombre de jeunes artistes participants, d’invités et de vétérans honorés. XXVIII Report est un compte-rendu exhaustif intitulé “Trois jours de bonheur…”, écrit par Tatiana Ryzkova, professeur d’accordéon réputée de St-Petersbourg, rédigé en Russe et anglais et comportant quelques photos. La liste complète des participants et la photo (petite image ci-dessous) figurent dans ce compte rendu à : XXVIII Report |
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1er Trophée National d’Accordéon, Santiago - Chiliby Harley Jones |
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 Le premier Trophée National d’Accordéon du Chili a eu lieu ce week-end, du 23 au 25 novembre à Santiago, avec des candidats venus de nombreuses régions du Chili, y compris de Patagonie.Les invités étrangers étaient Frédéric Deschamps (France) et le multiple champion du monde Grayson Masefield (Nouvelle-Zélande). Les autres artistes invités furent Ignacio Hernandez (Chili), Victor Hugo Campusano (Chili), Aldo Taborda (Argentine) et Felipe Granemann (Brésil), Sergio Polansky (Chili), Lauro Valerio (Brésil), Adelqui Bertotto (Argentine) et Norberto Pinotti (Argentine) et l’Ensemble Transatlantique de Folklore Chilien d’Ernesto Calderon (photo ci-dessous). Cet évènement était organisé par Ernesto Calderon (délégué du Chili au Trophée Mondial) et le Conservatoire National d’Accordéon du Chili. La semaine prochaine, Frédéric Deschamps animera des séminaires et Grayson Masefield donnera des concerts de musique classique et variété de concert à Santiago et Valparaiso. Les MP3 téléchargeables de Grayson, en classique et variété, sont disponibles à : Grayson Masefield |
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Des idées de cadeaux de Noël « Accordéon » pour les amis et la familleby Harley Jones |
 Idée de cadeaux de Noël pour les amis et à la famille à : Idées de cadeaux Noël 2012.Ces idées ont été rassemblées afin de voir votre budget-cadeaux pour Noël consacré aux accordéonistes, aux compositeurs, arrangeurs et éditeurs. SVP, soutenez le monde de l’accordéon en choisissant parmi plus de 2 100 partitions, 270 CDs et DVDs, 990 titres téléchargeables, 1000 livres et autres ouvrages imprimés sur : Idées de cadeaux Noël 2012. |
Le Concert à la Mémoire des Musiciens Majeurs à honoré Bio Boccsi - Italieby Alessandro Mugnoz |
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 Le 24 novembre au Teatro Sperimentale “L. Arena” d’Ancone ( 59, via Redipuglia), s’est tenu un concert organisé par la nouvelle association C.D.M.I. (Centre italien d’enseignement de la musique). Ce concert a été dédié à la mémoire du musicien Bio Boccosi d’Ancone, à l’occasion du centenaire de sa naissance.L’objectif de cet évènement est double : soutenir les talents, particulièrement les jeunes artistes, et promouvoir l’histoire de la musique. Bio Boccosi est déjà citoyen d’honneur de plusieurs villes (Ancone, Osimo, Castelfidardo, S. Maria Nuova et Recoaro Terme) à travers ses activité multiples : professeur, pianiste, chef d’orchestre, compositeur, éditeur, journaliste et acteur de la musique, il a largement contribué à l’évolution de la culture musicale (en particulier celle relative à l’accordéon), à un niveau national et international. Les artistes étaient de jeunes musiciens, pianistes, accordéonistes et ensembles, plus des invités :Mariella Guazzaroni, Claudia Menghi et le groupe Concertino “Burro e Salvia”. Pour advantage d’infos, Alessandro Mugnoz, (Président du Nuovo C.D.M.I.), email: info@nuovocdmi.it |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
by Minna Plihtari
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 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 |
by Minna Plihtari
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| 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 |
by Minna Plihtari
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| 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 |
by Harley Jones
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 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. |
by Harley Jones
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| 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). |
by 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 |
by Harley Jones
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 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. |
by Harley Jones
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 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'. |
by 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. |
by 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 |
by İberya Özkan
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| 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. |
Future events |
by 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 |
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 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 |
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 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 |
New and Updated Sites |
by Tian Jianan
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  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. |
by Gary Dahl
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 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. |
by Sue Coppard
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 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. |
by Tom Collins
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 The late Tom Collins Memorial site has been updated with a video. |
by Karen Fremar
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 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 |
by Joan C. Sommers
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 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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