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12th World Music Festival, Innsbruck, 5th to 8th May 2016 – AustriaRichard Galliano Wonderful Class & Concert in Shanghai - ChinaThe 53rd International Accordion Competition Klingenthal 2016 - GermanyFoster & Allen Celebrate 40 Years, Mullingar – Republic of IrelandMika Väyrynen Solo Recital TV Broadcast and Streaming - Finland
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Video: 2015 Junior Coupe Mondiale Category Winners - FinlandJimmy Shand's Collection of Rare Music Books Conserved in Dundee - UKGuardia Nueva Orchestra & Soloists in Concert, Turku - FinlandMeet Washington, DC’s Own Joyce Palmer With A beautiful Story! - USAVideo: "Autumn" by Maxim Paster, Yuri Medianik (accordion) - Russia‘14 Years Ago’: Tribute to Accordion Makers in Argentina, October 2001
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Shane Brogan Concert in Troon, Scotland – UKMartin Lubenov Concert, Budapest – HungaryMirko Satto Performances, Bologna, Padua - ItalyFestival Accordeon, Landrecies – FranceDavid Lukins @ South Hampshire Accordion Club, Southampton – UKErika plays for dancing, Montleban – BelgiumCT Tango Ensemble Concert/Milonga, Stellenbosch - South AfricaVictor Prieto Trio Master Class and Concert, Boston – USAMidlands Accordion Festival, Dudley – UK
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Renzo Ruggieri "Up To Christmas" €10 eSheet Music Special - ItalyNew Website: World of Accordions Museum, Superior - USAMilwaukee Accordion Club Website Updates - USA
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by Harley Jones
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  Thousands of accordions will be heard at the 12th World Music Festival in Innsbruck, Austria, May 5th to 8th. Some 7,000 accordion friends, about 450 orchestras and ensembles from many nations are expected at one of the world’s largest accordion competitions at the international convention centre Congress Innsbruck, and other adjoining stages.Download the Information/Entry Brochure: 2016WorldMusic.pdf with regulations and full contact information The international competition includes different categories such as accordion orchestras and ensembles, chamber music, harmonica orchestras, diatonic accordion ensembles. The event will also feature excellent concerts in the evenings and on Sunday May 8th, is the final award ceremony at Innsbruck’s Olympic Hall stadium. The organisation team is again lead by World Music Project Director Hedy Stark-Fussnegger assisted by a strong team from the Deutscher Harmonika-Verband e.V. (DHV) including Stefan Hippe (Chairman of Conductors) and Hans-Günther Kölz (DHV Music Council) and others. Since 1983 the German DHV have been organizing the World Music Festival every three years at Innsbruck, in beautiful Tyrol, Austria. I had the pleasure of attending the last World Music Festival in 2013 and a photo report is online at: 2013InsbrReport The 11th World Music Festival was great fun, lots of superb music with a wonderful atmosphere, so I look forward to 2016. |
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by Jessica Shi Xuan
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 Richard Galliano, one of the worlds foremost accordion masters, kicked off his sextet concert on 16th October at the very prestigious Shanghai Concert Hall. The concert was a great success with the audience showing its appreciation of the superb performance, with continuous ovations.Concert and masterclass pictures at: 2015Galliano Concert program: Antonio Vivaldi - The Four Seasons-Winter Antonio Vivaldi - The Four Seasons-Summer Richard Galliano - Waltz For Margaux Richard Galliano - Petkte Suite Francaise Bach - Double Concerto For Oboe and Violin Astor Piazzolla - Foue Seasons of Buenos Aires: Autumn Astor Piazzolla - Foue Seasons of Buenos Aires: Spring Richard Galliano - Habanerando Richard Galliano - Tango For Claude Of special note was the Richard Galliano arrangement of the Chinese folk song "Jasmine Flower" as his encore. This was a particularly beautiful arrangement with its own unique Richard Galliano interpretation. The audience couldn’t help humming the melodies and there was a great feeling of elegance and warmth - no one wanted to leave. The next afternoon, Richard Galliano participated in a public service activity "Appointment with the Master" masterclass, at the Shanghai Concert Hall. He worked with three accordion amateurs including participatory discussion for more than one hour. While many accordionist focus on technical guidance, Galliano prefers to gradually broaden a student’s horizon with their study. He said, "The most important thing to learn for accordion, is listening." To this end, Galliano then listed an array of tracks by other composers for the benefit of everyone. His teaching skill and cordial approach was most impressive. |
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by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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 The 53rd International Accordion Competition Klingenthal will be held from the 2nd to 8th May 2016. The event features: - International competition categories for soloists and groups, for concert and entertainment music, for children through to open categories. Full competition rules and category information, entry forms at: 2016Kling.pdf The event also features concerts by famous performers and an international jury of well known teachers. Klingenthal, is known as a city of music at the foot of the Aschberg mountain in the wonderful Vogtland region near the border to the Czech Republic. Klingenthal is the cradle of German accordion making and in May 2016 the Klingenthal city again invites accordionists of all nationalities and countries and their numerous friends to the traditional Klingenthal International Accordion Competition. |
by Rob Howard
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 Video above: Special song celebrating 40 years.Foster & Allen - accordionist Mick Foster and singer/guitarist Tony Allen - began performing together professionally in 1975, and in 1979 they released the single ‘A Bunch of Thyme’ in Ireland, which became their first top-selling No. 1 single in Ireland and the UK. Other hit singles and albums followed, and they have to date achieved album and DVD sales in excess of 22 million worldwide. Foster & Allen have done more than most to present the accordion to the general public worldwide. Mick Foster was taught to play the accordion by Sr Agnes Murray, a nun of the Mercy Order in Ballymahon, County Longford, and Frankie Gavigan. In 1968 and 1970 Mick Foster won an All Ireland Championship at the Fleadh Cheoil. He has often stated that his accordion would probably be the last thing in life he would be prepared to give up. To celebrate 40 years together the duo have this year toured South Africa and New Zealand, and are about to begin a UK tour. Tour dates are all on the poster. They have also released a new CD, appropriately titled ‘Celebration’. |
by Kimmo Mattila
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 The Finnish Accordion Association (Suomen Harmonikkaliitto) organised a solo recital by the very famous Finnish concert artist Mika Väyrynen at the 2015 Coupe Mondiale. This concert, held on the 9th October 2015 at the very prestigious Logomo Concert Hall, Turku, will be broadcast again by Alfa TV this Saturday night 9.00 PM (Finland time) and Sunday afternoon 2.45 PM (Finland time). People in Finland should look at the Alfa TV channel and for viewers in other countries, Alfa TV will stream the concert over the internet at: http://alfatv.fi/netti-tv/ |
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by Harley Jones
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1st Artyom Tretyakov (Russia) Round II
2nd Dmitry Kozyak (Russia) Round I - not available
2nd Dmitry Kozyak (Russia) Round II
3rd Rodion Shirokov (Russia) Round I
3rd Rodion Shirokov (Russia) Round II
| 2015 Junior Coupe Mondiale Category Results 1st Artyom Tretyakov (Russia) 2nd Dmitry Kozyak (Russia) 3rd Rodion Shirokov (Russia) Program: There will be two (2) rounds and only three (3) pieces are allowed to be performed in the first round, and a minimum of two (2) pieces to be performed in the second round. Round I Program Any Baroque work. (Repeats in Baroque compositions are not required.) Own Choice Program: The candidate must select a program consisting of two (2) pieces, one piece to be of a slower, lyrical style and the other piece to be of a technical virtuosic style. At least one (1) of these Own Choice pieces must be an original work for accordion. A minimum of two (2) different Composers Single movements from cyclic works are acceptable, however a maximum of one movement of any cyclic work shall be selected. Playing time for Round I: maximum of 15 minutes. Round I music must be played in one sitting and may be played in any order. Round II - Own Choice Program OWN CHOICE PROGRAM: Minimum of two (2) pieces must be played of which one must be an original work for accordion. Single movements from cyclic works are acceptable. Playing time: maximum 15 minutes playing time. Coupe Mondiale Daily Reports online: http://coupemondiale.org/2015/fi_coupe_main.htm Full results at: 2015CoupeResults. and an array of music videos by many competitors and concert artists at Video Timetable: 2015CM-Video and 44 page color program at: 2015Program.pdf |
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by Rob Howard
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 Rare music books collected by the late Sir Jimmy Shand (1908-2000) are to be conserved for future generations of musicians.The collection, dating back to the 1700s, was bought at auction by the Friends of Dundee's Wighton Heritage Centre following Shand's death in 2000. Many of the books are in such poor condition that they are unusable, so a fundraising campaign has been launched to raise the thousands of pounds needed to restore them. Singer Sheena Wellington, a Friend of Wighton, said: "What we have are things that are rare, unusual and nowhere else. Once we have them conserved then they're available for scholars, for musicians, for use by the community and we're intending that as each one is done to have a concert, ceilidh and set of workshops. Jimmy didn't pick them up because they were going to look bonny on his shelves. He picked them up because what was in them mattered and that's what we think as well". |
by Harley Jones
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3. Encore
 Videos:1. Ole Guapa - A Malando 2. Valse Triste - Sibelius (arr. Raimo Vertainen) 3. Encore, Nocturno - Evert Taube: (arr. Raimo Vertainen) The Finnish Accordion Association featured the Tango Orchestra Guardia Nueva & Soloists Jonna Pirttijoki and Teemu Roivainen, conducted by Raimo Vertainen, at the 2015 Coupe Mondiale. Jonna Pirttijoki is an accordionist, bandoneonist and singer, Teemu Roivainen is the winner of the “Tango King of Finland” competition (Seinäjoki Tango Festival). The concert was very successful with strong applause from the enthusiastic audience. Full program details and video of all the concert is online at: http://www.coupemondiale.org/2015/video08concert.htm CD's available online at: Guardia Nueva |
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by Joan Grauman Morse
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 Some of you may have seen a photo of this incredible gravestone on Facebook. “Who is this person and where is this located?”, “BEAUTIFUL, I want this!”, and “??? WOW!” are the comments under the photo. Meet Joyce Palmer: a warm, generous and very much still alive person who sees problems and addresses them head on – and she loves the accordion! Joyce plays the accordion and, in 2002, decided to bring a small group of accordionists of differing abilities together to form a little band. Joyce named the group “CHAOS”, which stands for “Capitol Hill Accordion Orchestra Society”. Living in Capitol Hill, Joyce was concerned about the future of the 200 year old Congressional Cemetery, where the celebrated composer and band leader John Philip Sousa is buried. “It is my view that CHAOS helped in part to save Congressional Cemetery from almost certain destruction and loss,” Joyce said proudly during our interview. “I was on the Board of Directors at the cemetery for years during which it did not look as if we would survive the destruction of 200 years of decline and misuse. This included one Cemetery manager who embezzled us back to about six dollars. Many people including our Board Chairman, Patrick Crowley, got together and worked very hard to find money to pave the roads, match a challenge from the Preservation Trust, find money to save the roof on the little chapel, etc., etc., etc. CHAOS played five times at the Cemetery for fundraising efforts and support to save this historical property. John Philip Sousa is buried at Congressional Cemetery, so it was a natural for us to bring music to the Cemetery. Every day I thank our little group for their efforts in “the bad old days”. Incidentally, Congressional Cemetery was saved and now there is an endowment with the National Trust to save this historical property in perpetuity.” “So, the beautiful stone accordion – what a touching tribute to our beloved instrument – what made you create this monument, years before your passing?” I asked. Joyce beamed. “I chose to have an accordion carved out of black granite as a gravestone monument on the main road of Congressional Cemetery because that was the location where our little band CHAOS had played so often to help this organization survive. Since I was on the Board of Directors and a member of the church that owns the Cemetery, the plot was sold to me. There is accommodation in this burial plot for up to ten people. I chose to open the site up to poor musicians. There is a passel of us! Three spots have been spoken for and each person has a place for their names, dates and thoughts. My thoughts read ‘Music is the Answer’. One of the others chose ‘Musician and Composer’. The rest will be revealed.” I have played with CHAOS occasionally at Joyce’s house parties. They are lovely people and really enjoying being together and playing music. Joyce says, “It is true that we are not really very good, so we may be asked to play a lot….but… we never get asked back.” I didn’t believe her, as they really do sound good! Joyce spoke of her wonderful house and yard. “I built a little stage in my backyard. CHAOS now plays on occasion for shut-ins and seniors. The area has been smoothed out for wheelchairs. Our little group seems to do well when the senior bus shows up at my house and we play the old favorites for our guests. It may be that we serve good sandwiches, but who cares. We get to play together and enjoy each other’s company. Thank goodness for the good people of CHAOS.” Thank goodness for you, Joyce Palmer! Top Photo:l to r: Joe Kulick, Lee Paulson, Chuck Silio, Joyce Palmer, Robert Ford and Peter DiGiovanni. |
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| "Autumn" (V. Kozin - V. Kozin, E. Belogorsk) by vocalist: Maxim Paster, backed by the Emotion-orchestra - Yuri Medianik (accordion), Sergey Pospelov (violin), Alexey Korban (guitar), Oleg Trusov (bass), Dmitry Sibirtsev (piano). Published on Sep 10, 2015 |
by Rob Howard
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 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending October 19th 2001 included a tribute to the Anconetani family, originally from Italy, who began manufacturing accordions in Argentina in 1896, and went on to help found the Asociación Internacional de Acordeonistas - AIDA (Argentina Accordion Association). Several leading South American accordionists, including Chango Spasiuk, use Anconetani instruments. In 2007 the Anconetani Accordion Museum opened in Buenos Aires, showcasing the family’s instruments through the years. Special Guests Attend Tribute - Argentina Contributed by Angel Russo The tribute to the Anconetani family, organized by the Secretariat of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires and held in Capital Federal on October 7th was a great success. Giovanni Anconetani travelled from Italy to Argentina in 1892 and began the first Argentinean accordion manufacturing business 105 years ago in 1896. His four children continued the business, which is now run by the two survivors Josefina (86) and Nazareno (82) who both attended the celebrations. The event included a march of over 40 top accordionists such as Julio Erman, Luis Santisi, Caruso, Julio Solari, Angel Russo and many more who accompanied Nazareno Anconetani. The Anconetani family, together with other accordionists, founded the Asociación Internacional de Acordeonistas - AIDA (Argentina Accordion Association). |
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by Rob Howard
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 Accordionist Shane Brogan performs at Lochgreen House Hotel in Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland, from 7pm until late on Friday October 23rd.For further information email: brogsha@gmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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| Bulgarian jazz accordionist Martin Lubenov performs on Saturday October 24th, 2.15pm, at The Balna, Budapest, Hungary. This concert is part of Womex 2015, an international cultural festival held from October 21st to 25th. |
by Rob Howard
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 Accordionist Mirko Satto performs this weekend, as follows:Saturday October 24th, 9.15pm – with pianist Valter Havero, music by Molique, Paganini, Shaparov, Rota, Galliano, Piazzolla, at L’Oratorio San Rocco, Via Calari, Bologna Sunday October 25th, 5pm – with the tenor Rodrigo Trosino, Matteo Mignolli - flute, al Contrabbasso: Claudio Gasparoni – double bass, and Maddalena Murari – piano, ‘Città di Padova’ review, Opera Tango, Padua For further information email: info@mirkosatto.it |
by Rob Howard
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 Festival Accordeon takes place on October 24th at Pere Mathieu, Landrecies, a commune in the Nord department in northern France. Accordionists performing include the Claude Caron Duo, Carine Vigni, and Allan Moreau. |
by Rob Howard
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 David Lukins is the guest at the South Hampshire Accordion Club on Sunday October 25th, 2pm until 5pm. The venue is St Luke’s Church, St Luke’s Close, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2US. Entrance £5. The organizer is Adrienne Griffiths.Due to the recent sad passing of John Leslie, David Lukins has kindly stepped in to perform at this club concert meeting in place of Lisa-Lee Leslie. For further information email: adrienne.griffiths@lamportbassitt.co.uk |
by Rob Howard
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 Musette accordionist Erika, known as ‘The Princess of the Accordion’ and her keyboard accompanist Jean-Marie, play for dancing on Sunday October 25th, 3pm, at the sale Grand Courty, Montleban, Belgium. |
by Rob Howard
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 On Wednesday October 28th, 8.15pm until 11pm, the CT Tango Ensemble, featuring accordionist Stanislav Angelov, perform for their quarterly Concert - Milonga at the Drostdy Teater, Alexander St, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa.For further information email: info@drostdyteater.co.za |
by Rob Howard
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 Jazz accordionist Victor Prieto holds a master class, 1pm, followed a concert on Wednesday November 4th, 8pm, at Red Room @ Café 939, Berklee College of Music, Boston, USA. With accordionist Victor Prieto on November 4th are Chris Cheek - saxophone, Carlos de Rosa - bass, and Vince Cherico – drums. For further information email: victorprieto2001@yahoo.com |
by Rob Howard
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| The third Midlands Accordion Festival, organised by Barry Smith, takes place from November 6th to 8th at The Quality Hotel, Birmingham Road, Dudley DY1 4RN. Day tickets are available from Barry Smith. Guest artists include the Classic Kyiv Accordion Duo (Ukraine), David Lukins, Jovan Rnjak, Rosemary Wright, Alan Young, Nigel Pasby & Helen Newton, Helen Rich, Harry Hussey, and Malachy Cairns. The workshops include: Elementary Orchestra – Rosemary Wright, Vintage Orchestra – Adrienne Griffiths, and Scottish Orchestra – Angie Lukins. There will also be a trade show featuring the Birmingham Accordion Centre, Rob Howard’s accordion books, ‘Accordion World’ magazine, and Alan Shute – accordinas and accordions. For further information email: accordions2010@hotmail.co.uk |
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by Harley Jones
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  Famous Renzo Ruggieri is making an "Up To Christmas" special for all his eSheet music (able to be sent to you by email) at the super price of only €10 each. The music includes compositions and arrangements by Renzo Ruggieri. Click the links below to view sample page and/or video and to order: rrenzo501 - Song For S.B (Solo) rrenzo502 - Volo Degli Angeli (Solo) rrenzo503 - Tango Italiano (Solo) rrenzo504 - Carnevale (Solo) rrenzo505 - Roma Tango Solo rrenzo506 - Cinema (for 4 parts and drums, electronic accordion) The online shopping basket links to the high security eCommerce site run by WorldPay.com, one of the world's largest payment processing system. |
by Kevin Friedrich
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| World of Accordions Musuem has launched a new site at: www.worldofaccordions.org Founded in 1993, this Museum in Superior, Wisconsin is dedicated to educating the public about the history of the accordion. This new site already contains a wealth of information about the accordion and its historical development and information will be steadily added over the coming years. |
by Sherry Huiras, Milwaukee Accordion Club
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| The Milwaukee Accordion Club upcoming programs/meetings for the coming months. Monday October 26th Featured Program: Oktoberfest with Peggy & Hansi Mueller Monday - November 23, 2015 Featured Program: ‘Composers Night’ Monday - December 13, 2015 Featured Program: MAC Annual Christmas Party Full details on the website: Milwaukee Accordion Club (MAC) |
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by Paolo Picchio
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Pauls Turn - Jazz Accordion in English and Italian languages. Accordionist is Paul Betken. Review by Paolo Picchio. |
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