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37ème festival International d’Accordéon Festival, Castelfidardo – Italie
2012 Hohner Cup Variété Accordion Competition, Beijing - China2012 Baidi Cup National Competitions, Jinan - China
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil, Cavan - Republic of IrelandTweed’s CD ‘The First Weave’, Scotland - UK‘14 Years Ago’ – Zydeco Accordionists Rally Round
Future events |
East Antrim Seniors Accordion Orchestra Concerts, Larne – Northern Ireland‘Carnival of the Animals’, Frankfurt – GermanyLácides Romero and Liliana Hernández Concert, Bogota – ColombiaZamar @ Eikendal Restaurant, Stellenbosch – South AfricaSancybérie Festival, Saint-Sauves d’Auvergne – FrancePolish Arts Festival ‘Accordion Marathon’, Southend – UKFestival Accordéon, Valais – Switzerland
New and Updated Sites |
Charnwood Publications composer Sue Coppard has a new siteDon Grzanna updated his site
CD Reviews |
Richness of the Tones CD by Esra Pehlivanli (Viola) and Marko Kassl (Accordion)Help Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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65ème CIA Coupe Mondiale de l’Accordéon, Spoleto - Italieby Harley Jones |
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 Les comptes-rendus quotidiens de la Coupe Mondiale 2012, organisée par l’Italie et l’IAC (Italian Accordion Culture) sont maintenant en ligne ici: Coupe MondialeIl y a eu trois concerts juste avant la Coupe Mondiale à Spoleto. Le samedi, le directeur artistique de la Coupe Mondiale et vice-président honoraire de la CIA Mirco Patarini, concertiste international et ancien vainqueur du Trophée Mondial de l’Accordéon, a eu la fierté de donner un concert dans sa propore ville, Spoleto. Images ici : 2012Pre Le deuxième concert était donné par un autre artiste de Spoleto : Samuele Telari, qui a gagné en 2009 et 2010 le festival « Strumenti & Musica », et qui a obtenu un second prix lors de la Coupe Mondiale Junior à Auckland, Nouvelle Zélande. Samuele a joué dans le spectaculaire château Pissignano, à 15 km de Spoleto, au-dessus de la vallé. Images ici : 2012Pre Le duo "Una Sinistra", avec Alexander Selivanov et Yulia Amerikova a donné un concert le lundi soir. Compte-rendu de la journée du lundi: 2012Mon La 128ème assemblée internationale des Délégués a eu lieu le mardi, avant le concert d’ouverture. Compte-rendu de la journée de mardi: 2012Tues Les concours ont commencé le mercredi: Compte-rendu de la journée de mercredi2012Wed Compte-rendu de la journée de jeudi: 2012Thurs Compte-rendu de la journée de vendredi: 2012Friday Compte-rendu de la journée de samedi: 2012Sat |
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37ème festival International d’Accordéon Festival, Castelfidardo – Italieby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| Le festival international annuel d’accordéon de Castelfidardo, Ancona, qui a habituellement lieu en octobre, aura cette année lieu du 19 au 23 septembre. Le point fort de ce festival est le concours « Premio & Concorso » pour solistes et groupes d’accordéon, mais il comprend également de nombreux concerts et évènements. Les concours ont des catégories classique et variété, et même un catégorie dédiée à la musique de Piazzolla. Le jury sera présidé par Claudio Jacomucci, professeur d’accordéon et de la technique Alexander, directeur et professeur à l’accadémie italienne d’accordéon, et professeur au conservatoire « D’annunzio » de Pescara. Certains concours auront lieu dans la prestigieuse salle « Stemmi », afin de pouvoir accueillir un public plus nombreux. Durant la même semaine, il y aura également le concours international Rassegna pour soliste jusqu’à 18 ans et pour solistes. Ces concurrents présenteront un programme de leur choix et leur évaluation ne sera pas basée sur de la musique écrite, mais sur l’interprétation stylistique, la technique, la musicalité et l’expression. Les inscriptions pour Castelfidardo sont à renvoyer jusqu’au 26 août 2012. Pour plus d’information : info@festivalinternazionalefisarmonicacastelfidardo.it |
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  Daily Reports including competition results of the 2012 Hohner Cup Variété Accordion Competition, Beijing, August 15th to 17th, 2012, are online on the 2012 Hohner website.This new competition is different, as each contestant is required to play a test piece with a backing track that is supplied by the competition organisers. The style of music is Variété accordion entertainment. Categories are for solo, duet, trio and ensemble plus other instruments. The event was organised by Ding Peng (picture left) and the Hohner team of helpers with host unit China Accordion Association (President Prof. Li Cong, picture right) who made the event very enjoyable for the contestants, teachers, parents and jury. Both Ding Peng and Li Cong are pictured at the Opening Ceremony. |
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 Daily Reports including competition results of the 2012 Baidi Cup National Competitions, Jinan, August 11th to 13th, 2012, are online on the 2012 Baidi website.This is a major event with over 500 contestants coming to Jinan City from around China to compete. The person leading the competition organisation is Fu Yong (picture right), who is the Standing Director of the China Musician Association Accordion Branch and also head of the jury for this event. What is very exciting about the Baidi Cup is the large numbers of young accordionists (under 7 years) competing and playing in groups and orchestra. Read the pictures and results online at: 2012 Baidi |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
by Rob Howard
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  The 2012 All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil, organized by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE), took place in the town of Cavan, County Cavan, from August 10th to 20th. The Fleadh Cheoil is a huge festival of Irish music, song and dance, with approximately 10,000 competitors and performers, including large numbers of accordionists, melodeon, concertina and harmonica players, as well as ceili bands, accordion and marching bands participating. The results for all the 170 sections are on the Fleadh Cheoil website. The results of the accordion sections are listed, as follows: Piano Accordion Under 12: 1st - Bríd Ní Dhochartaigh, 2nd - Rónán Ó Colmáin, 3rd - Tomás Ó Pamier 12 to 15 years: 1st - Colm McMahon, 2nd - Oisín Ó Reachtaire, 3rd - Rhianna Ní Cheallaigh 15 to 18 years: 1st - Ryan Hackett, 2nd - Matthew Murphy, 3rd - Clíodhna Ní Chonghaile, Over 18: 1st - Adam Dyer, 2nd - Kevin Murphy, 3rd - Tadhg Ó Meachair Button Accordion Under 12: 1st - Diarmuid Ó Fatharta, 2nd - Keelan Mac Craith, 3rd - Natasha Ní Bhriain 12 to 15 years: 1st - Colm Ó Slatara, 2nd - John McCann, 3rd - Seán Ó Lorcaín 15 to 18 years: 1st - Aisling Hunt, 2nd - Seosamh Ó Catháin, 3rd - Seán Dolan Over 18: 1st - Máirtín Ó Conaill, 2nd - Christopher Maguire, 3rd - Michael Curran For further information email: info@fleadhcheoil.ie |
by Rob Howard
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 The Scottish band Tweed’s first CD ‘The First Weave’ is lively traditional ceilidh music with funk, rock and ska influences.The band is a trio from the highlands of Scotland: Graeme Mackay (Shand Morino 3-row diatonic accordion), Duncan Farquhar (fiddle), and Sam Mcleod (drums). Graeme Mackay is the third generation of a Scottish accordion playing dynasty, and has been competing since the age of 13, having won multiple button accordion trophies, 2 major traditional championships and came second in the national accordion masters championship. The tracks include: Caberfeidh/Battle of Waterloo/Dundee City Police Pipe Band/Leaving Port Askaig; The Wee Man From Skye/Angus Mckinnon; The Sleeping Tune; Jackie Coleman's Reel/The Maid Behind the Bar/The Reconciliation; Jenny Dang the Weaver; Islay Rant/Barrowburn Reel/Andy Renwick's Ferret/The Maid Behind the Bar; Spootiskerry/The Pumpkin's Fancy; Kartushka/Kalinka Malinka; Captain Carswell/Mrs.H.L.MacDonald of Dunach; Glasgow Reel/W.C.Donald McKenzie; Crossing the Minch/Rory McLeod; High Drive/ Ramnee Ceilidh; Drowsy Maggie/Morrison's Jig/Unknown Reel; The Gael For further information email: support@allcelticmusic.com |
by Rob Howard
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 The Accordions Worldwide news for August 28th 1998 reported that leading Zydeco accordionist and bandleader Jo Jo Reed was seriously injured when his car was hit by a drunk driver. Fellow Zydeco musicians rallied round to assist with the resultant medical expenses, and it is also good to be able to say that Jo Jo Reed is today still performing and pursuing his musical career. ACCORDIONIST INJURED BY DRUNK DRIVER - USA Contributed by Dennis Gurwell The Swamp Gators performed at a successful benefit dance for Jo Jo Reed on August 23rd in Gardena to over 200 people. Jo Jo Reed is a Zydeco accordionist from Louisiana. He plays accordion, bass and drums. He was badly injured earlier this year coming home from a gig when a drunk driver going in the opposite direction, crossed over the centre line and hit Jo Jo's car head on. He has had to undergo a series of facial reconstruction surgeries. He is now up and around and is scheduled to play at the Louisiana Zydeco Festival on September 5th and 6th, but has been left with large medical bills. The benefit dance was one of several held this week on the West Coast of the USA. On August 22nd, Geno Delafose and Balfa Toujours performed a concert in Seattle, Washington, and donated their pay to the cause. In the San Francisco Bay area on the same night, Zydeco accordionist Kenny Menard and his band donated their services at another benefit dance. |
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Erika & Jean-Marie Jouer pour Dancing, Losange – Belgiumby Rob Howard |
 Le samedi 25 août 2012 à 20h00 au dancing (Le CALYPSO) à Losange N4 (Belgique) retrouvez la princesse de l'accordéon Erika & Jean-Marie pour un bal populaire Info:0032(0)475.20.58.04 |
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 The East Antrim Seniors Accordion Orchestra (MD Clyde Johnston) perform in concert, as follows:August 26th, 4pm until 5pm – Dixon Park, Larne, Northern Ireland September 2nd, 4pm until 5pm – Carnfunnock Park, Coast Rd, Larne BT 40 2QG For further information email: clyde.johnston@hotmail.co.uk |
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| After the success of last year, again this summer ‘Carnival of the Animals’, by Saint-Saens with Michael Quast and the ‘Baroque Main Ensemble’ will be presented. Musical Director of the Instrumental Ensemble is Rhodri Britton, and for the accordion part - Mirjana Petercol. Bolongaro Palace, Frankfurt Höchst: Dates: Sundays August 26th and September 2nd at 11 am, and Wednesday August29 th at 3pm. More information from Mirjana Petercol: miripetercol@gmx.de |
by Rob Howard
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 Lácides Romero (accordion) and Liliana Hernández (harpsichord) perform in concert on Monday August 27th, 6pm, at the Sala José Francisco Socarrás del Centro Cultural, Gabriel Betancourt Mejía (Calle 73 N°14-53), Universidad Pedagógica Nacional de Bogotá, Colombia. Entrance is free.The programme includes: Anonymous, 17th Century – ‘Differences over La Gayta’; Antonio Soler - ‘Sonata in G major’; John Blow – ‘Fugue in C major’; William Byrd – ‘La Volta’; Mateo Albéniz – ‘Sonata in D major’; G. F. Händel – ‘Concerto Nº 5 for Organ in F major’; Nicolás Muñoz – ‘El grato momento’; José Fernández de Coca –‘Ave’; María Gallo and Enrique Guerrero – ‘La Kalunga’; Astor Piazzolla – ‘Libertango’; Lácides Romero – ‘Catalina’, ‘Adriana’, ‘Marcela’; Oliver Metra – ‘Serenata Española’. For further information email: lacidesromero@gmail.com |
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| The quintet Zamar entertain at the Eikendal Restaurant, Stellenbosch, on Friday August 31st, 7.30pm. Booking essential. For further information email: info@zamar.co.z?a |
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| The Sancybérie French-Russian themed festival takes place September 1st to 8th in and near Saint-Sauves d’Auvergne in the South of France. Performing will be the Kazan Quintet Trio and ‘Piazzango’, featuring accordionist Félicien Brut. Organised by Roman Jbanov, the week includes: September 1st, 8.30pm - Salle des Fêtes, Saint-Sauves d’Auvergne September 2nd, 8.30pm - Salle des Fêtes, Laqueuille September 3rd, 8.30pm - Maison des Associations, Chambon sur Lac September 4th, 8.30pm - Salle Socioculturelle, Messeix September 5th, 8.30pm - Foyer Rural, Egliseneuve d’Entraigues September 6th, 8.30pm - Salle des Fêtes, Herment September 7th, 8.30pm - Théâtre de Verdure, Le Mont-Dore For further information email: duopm@sfr.fr |
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 The Polish Arts Festival welcomes accordion artists from throughout Europe for the ‘Accordion Marathon’, to be held in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, on September 1st and 2nd. The venue is the City Beach Stage, corner Southchurch Avenue and Eastern Esplanade, Southend. The ‘Marathon’ will celebrate the role of the accordion in traditional, classical, and Polish contemporary contexts, and also its intercultural significance across the European Union. Starting at 12 midday, four accordion artists will appear each day, one after the other. They will perform a concert of approximately 75 minutes each. The performers are: Saturday Stefan Heckel (Austria)? – 12noon (starting time) Anne Niepold (Belgium) – 1pm Sebastien Bertrand (France) – 3pm Marko Hatlak (Slovenia) – 4.30pm Sunday Vacily Ivanciu (Romania) – 12noon Pawel Zaganczyk (Poland) – 1pm Rafal Luc (Poland) – 3pm Maurizio Minardi (Italy)? – 4.30pm For further information email: douglas(at)hungryarts.org |
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 The Festival Accordéon takes place at the Restaurant La Colline, Chamoson, Valais, on September 16th, 11.30am onwards. Accordion entertainers include Gigi and Danie Calabro, Pierre Glappey, Alain Bourgeois, Jean-Yves Sixt, and Fabrice Peluso (France) and his orchestra. The organizer is Jean-Yves Sixt. |
New and Updated Sites |
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 Charnwood Publications composer Sue Coppard has a new site with 4 pieces listed titled,'Piccolo Mio', catalog:M674, 'Vin Bleu', catalog:M669, 'The House of Fun', catalog:M676 and 'Serbska', catalog:M666. Samples of the music are available online. Purchase with credit card. |
by Donald E Grzanna
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 Don Grzanna updated his site. Video was added to 26 of his music selections available online so you can see and hear the video of the music. |
CD Reviews |
by Joan C. Sommers
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Richness of the Tones CD by Esra Pehlivanli (Viola) and Marko Kassl (Accordion), in English language, reviewed by Joan Cochran Sommers. |
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