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Yehuda Oppenheimer (1925-2012), Jerusalem - Israelby Rob Howard |
Am 18. Februar verstarb Yehuda Oppenheimer in den frühen Morgenstunden im ICCU Shaare Zedek Medical Center Krankenhaus in Jerusalem. Er hatte eine schwere Herzinsuffizienz mit tödlichen Komplikationen. Yeshiva Oppenheimer wurde 1925 in Deutschland geboren und zog mit seiner Familie im 1937 in die Niederlande in der Hoffnung, antisemitischen Verfolgungen zu entgehen. Als die Deutschen im Jahre 1940 einmarschierten, gelang es der Familie Oppenheimer die Kriegsjahre, durch Verharren auf dem Dachboden einer befreundeten christlichen Familie in Amsterdam zu überlegen – Parallel Geschichte von Anne Frank, allerdings mit einem viel glücklicherem Ausgang, . Im Alter von 6 Jahren lernte Yehuda das Akkordeonspielen ohne jemals Lehrstunden genommen zu haben und erreichte einen hohen Standard. Nach dem Krieg ging Yehuda nach Israel, wo er eine bemerkenswerte Musik Karriere startete. Er studierte Geige am Konservatorium in Jerusalem und lernte bald, dass er mit dem Akkordeon besser leben konnte und spielte in Rekonvaleszenz Häusern und Hotels um etwas zu verdienen. Im Unabhängigkeitskrieg von 1948, spielte der 23 Jahre alte Yehuda in der Armee um seine Kollegen / Truppen zu unterhalten. Nach dem Verlassen der Armee etablierte er sich als Akkordeon Lehrer und hat im Laufe der Jahre, viele Schüler aus ganz Israel und hat einige von ihnen zu internationalen Preisegewinnern gemacht. In den späten 1950er Jahren gründete Yehuda ein Akkordeon-Orchester, mit dem er 30 Jahre lang zusammen gearbeitetet hat. Seine erste Solo-Akkordeon-CD wurde 1998 aufgenommen, "The Magic Accordion von Yehuda Oppenheimer ', zur Hälfte Unterhaltungsmusik und Bearbeitungen klassischer Musik und einer Original-Stück für Orchester und Akkordeon ist," Rhapsody Israelienne', speziell für ihn, von einem der bedeutendsten israelischen Komponisten, März Lavry geschrieben und aufgenommen mit dem NDR Sinfonieorchester Hamburg. Seine zweite CD, "Two Friends" sind mit Komposition von Jozef Pritsch, seinem ehemaligen Akkordeon Lehrer und andere Stücken von Yehuda. In letzter Zeit produzierte er, als Geschenk für seinen 80. Geburtstag (im April, 2005) eine weitere CD mit seinen neuesten Werken, alle typischen Akkordeon Stücke, "Accordion Mon Amour". Zwei dieser CDs sind unter Yehuda Oppenheimer online. In Israel wird Yehuda Oppenheimer oft als "Prophet des Akkordeons" bezeichnet. Sein Buch, eine einzigartige und monumentale Dokumentation, 'Der Mann, das Akkordeon, die Legende "(Katalog Nr: oybook), wurde Ende 2011 veröffentlicht und enthält 30 Kompositionen und 30 Transkriptionen klassischer Werke, sowie eine Biografie. Yehuda Oppenheimer widmete ein Leben lang dem Akkordeon und seiner Entwicklung in Israel. Leider konnte er nicht mehr persönlich den Lifetime Achievement Award übernehmen, mit dem nur wenige Tage vor seinem Tod geehrt wurde. Kondolenzschreiben können an seine Frau Adina via e-mail geschickt werden: adinaya@netvision.net.il |
III Plus International Akkordeon Festival und Wettbewerb, Rostow am Don - Russlandby Alexander Poeluev |
Die Idee eines jährlichen Frühlingsfestes mit dem Namen "Akkordeon-Plus" begann vor 3 Jahren und ist seitdem ständig gewachsen. Im Jahr 2011 besuchten über 3.000 Menschen die zentralen Hallen von Rostow am Don, um den Konzerten und Wettbewerben beizuwohnen. Jedes Jahr hat das Internationale Musikzentrum "Harmony" berühmte Akkordeon Künstler aus verschiedenen Ländern mit unterschiedlichsten Genres und professioneller Musikausbildung, auf dem Programm. In Zusammenarbeit mit der Magistratsabteilung für Kultur in Rostow-am-Don, offeriert das Festival einen Wettbewerb für Akkordeonisten. Meldeschluss ist der 10. März 2012. Ausführliche Informationen über das Festival sowie den Wettbewerbsregeln finden online. IIIAccordionPlus-ru und IIIAccordionPlus-en. Die Veranstaltung bietet auch Meisterkurse bei berühmten internationalen und nationalen Künstlern und Lehrern. Akkordeon-Hersteller präsentieren ihre neuen Akkordeons aus Russland und Italien. Weiters gibt es eine Ausstellung mit interessanten antiken Akkordeons von Rostow am Don, die Sammler im Laufe der Jahre zusammengetragen haben. Der Harmony Verein ist mit der Vorbereitung des "Coupe Mondiale" 2016, in Rostow am Don beschäftigt. |
MusicForAccordion.com bietet eTracks zum Verkauf - Internationalby Harley Jones |
Als besonderen Tribut an den verstorbenen Künstler Yehuda Oppenheimer, werden von ihm als erster Künstler auf der neu gestalteten MusicForAccordion.com Webseite eTracks angeboten. Der Vorteil von eTracks ist, dass man die MP3-Dateien auf jeden Computer oder einem anderen Audiogerät wie beispielsweise iPod, iPhone usw runterladen kann. Man kann die Sound-Dateien einzeln erwerben, oder aber als Album zum Sonderpreis downloaden. Es gibt keine Portokosten oder Versandkosten. Sie erhalten die Download-Codes innerhalb von 24 Stunden via e-mail zugesandt. Zu Ehren von Yehuda Oppenheimer gibt es als Super Special beim Kauf 1 Yehuda Oppenheimer Albums kostenlos 1 zweites Yehuda Oppenheimer Album. Schicken Sie einfach 1 e-mail nach der Bestellung. Dieses Angebot ist gültig für 2 Wochen. Andere eTracks Alben werden in dieser Woche von einer Reihe von Neuseeland Alben veröffentlicht: - Katalog: coupe2009 Coupe Mondiale Welt Akkordeon-Orchester 2009 III und der 2009 Coupe Mondiale Gewinner Konzert. - Historische Neuseeland Akkordeon-Aufnahmen, um den 40. Jahrestag der New Zealand Akkordeon Assoziation zu feiern. - Catalog: Timelapse - featuring Maurice Jones, John Statham and Paul Marshall - vocals, (1980 and 1986) - Catalog: joneshm - featuring Harley Jones and Maurice Jones (1975) - Catalog: Silvio De Pra (1997) - Catalog: anzao201 - featuring Air New Zealand Accordion Orchestra (1992) - Catalog: anzao1986 - featuring Air New Zealand Accordion Orchestra (1986) - Catalog: nsao1984 - featuring New Zealand NS Accordion Orchestra (1984) Ab sofort werden wöchentlich neue eTracks zur Verfügung stehen, vor allem von Künstlern, die bereits ihre CDs auf der Webseite MusicForAccordion.com anbieten. Alle neuen eTracks werden in unseren News angekündigt. |
Neues RAM-Master in Aarhus - Dänemarkby Rob Howard |
Die Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus, Dänemark, hat einen neuen Studiengang mit dem Master of Global Music (GLOMAS) für verschiedene Instrumente, darunter Akkordeon in ihr Programm aufgenommen. Dies ist eine innovativer und spezialisierter Diplom-Studiengang, der auf neue Erfordernisse aus der Globalisierung bezüglich dem Gebiet der Musik Stellung nimmt. In den meisten Fällen, wird das Master-Studium 2 Jahre in Anspruch nehmen und führt zu einem Master of Music (MMUs). Die Unterrichts-Sprache des Programms ist Englisch. Die Bewerbungsfrist endet am 1. März 2012. Das Programm betont die Entwicklung von 'bimusical' Performance Fähigkeiten, in der Regel zwischen mindestens zwei Traditionen aus verschiedenen Teilen der Welt, sowie Studien über Themen, die für die Laufbahn eines Profi-Musiker wichtig sind. Die Studenten werden in erster Linie mit einem der drei Glomus Gründungs Partnerinstitutionen von Dänemark, Schweden (Malmö Academy of Music) oder Finnland (Sibelius-Akademie Helsinki) angegliedert werden, aber auch in gemeinsamen Kursen an jedem Institut, teilnehmen. Die Kosten für die Reise und Unterkunft werden in der Regel von der Institution abgedeckt werden. Neben der Kursarbeit, werden alle Studierenden auch gezielte Forschungen an einer ausländischen oder kleineren Musikkultur durchführen. Die Studenten werden während dieser Programme über Partnerhochschulen die Möglichkeiten haben in der südlichen Hemisphäre, vor allem in Afrika und dem Nahen Osten ihr Wissen zu vervollständigen. Für weitere Informationen E-Mail: emirbosnjak@gmail.com |
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DVD ‘Accordéon de toujours’ - Franceby Rob Howard |
‘Accordéon de toujours’ is a modestly priced DVD compilation of archive performances from French TV. Mostly from the 1960s and 70s, mostly in black and white, by leading musette accordionists: Gus Viseur, Yvette Horner, Marcel Azzola, Jo Privat, Aimable, Andre Verchuren, Harry Williams, Emile Prud’homme, Edouard Duleu, Etienne Lorin, Charley Bazin, Ro land Romanelli, Tony Murena, Louis Ferrari, Maurice Larcange, and Les Freres Domergue. The 37 tracks include some featuring singers such as Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, and Mireille Mathieu, with accordion accompaniment. The DVD is in Region 2 PAL format, and available via Amazon France. |
‘14 Years Ago’ – Another record for the accordion!by Rob Howard |
There have been all sorts of records set concerning the accordion, such as the largest and smallest instruments, largest ensemble of players, playing for hours on end, etc. The Accordions Worldwide news for February 20th 1998 included an item about the longest accordion in the world, which must require a considerable amount of space to play. What other strikingly different accordions are out there, we wonder? LONGEST ACCORDION IN THE WORLD Contributed by Uli Ebner The Handharmonika Orchester Albtal has made the longest accordion in the world, which is standing in the town of St. Blasien in the Black forest area, Germany. The accordion stretches to 10.34 meters long and club members built it to celebrate the 40th birthday of the club. The orchestra is now in the Guinness Book of Records, registration number 339098 and performed ‘Snow Waltz’ to celebrate. |
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International Accordion Festival, Vienna – Austriaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
The Akkordeon Festival is as much more about an idea and an attitude as it is about an actual instrument. It pushes forward the idea of music, culture and art as a "place", where the rules and limitations of everyday life do not apply, where people exchange ideas and points of view free of ideological and geographical borders, where humanity and respect are given free reign. The full concert program can be downloaded: 2012Wien Artists at this month long major international festival include diatonic accordionist Riccardo Tesi (Italy), Renato Borghetti (Brazil), Otto Lechner (Austria), Lüül & Band (Germany), Sophie Cavez & Baltazar Montanaro (Belgium), Sterzinger Experience (Austria), Lepistö & Lehti (Finland), Walther Soyka (Austria), the Rosi Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys (USA), and many more. The opening concert on Saturday 25th is Otto Lechner & Die Winhunde which is a loose co-operation of several Vienna based musicians/artists of international renown. These 9 musicians reflecting these ideas in their work and with a spontaneous group-composition! Also featured in the opening concert is Vienna Balkan Groove. Many musicians from the former Yugoslavia living in Vienna have shaped the sound of the city we enjoy today – the sound of a musical capital full of diversity and styles with a booming Worldmusic- and Balkan-scene. Vienna Balkan Groove feature three musicians also playing with the Wiener Tschuschenkapelle, one of Vienna´s most popular bands. For further information email: friedl.preisl@aon.at |
Phantom of the Opera (1925) with Accordion, London – UKby Rob Howard |
The 1925 silent version of the ‘Phantom of the Opera’, starring Lon Chaney, was one the first horror films to come from Hollywood, and is a legendary cult classic of the genre. The film was often screened with accompaniment from piano or cinema organ. ‘Phantom of the Opera’ is to be shown at The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, London SE15 3BE, on Friday February 24th, 8pm. Live improvised music accompaniment will be performed by accordionist Igor Outkine. The film will be followed by a performance by Mazaika – Igor Outkine (accordion, vocals) and Sarah Harrison (violin, vocals). For further information email: sarah3harrison@gmail.com |
Seminar on the Construction, Storage and Tuning of the Accordion - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Rodolfo Spadari will hold a seminar on the system construction, care, maintenance and tuning of the accordion on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 11.00 to 13.00 and from 15.00 to 19.00 at Performance Hall in Piazza Gramsci 6 Collesalvetti (Livorno) The cost is 30 euros payable at the seminar. Please confirm attendance before coming. Rodolfo Spadari has collaborated with the many famous accordionists such as Ivano Battiston, Ivano Paterno, Francesco Palazzo etc with professional contacts around the world, from China to the USA to northern Europe, working with all types of instruments and tuning. He has developed original methods of adjustment and optimization techniques that provide optimum exploitation of the reed valves, and soundboard for the best musical response. For further information or to enrol, Phone: 3391114737 or email seminar organizer Massimo Signorini: massimosignorini@alice.it |
Great Interpreters of the Accordion, Rassenga - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Information: info@biasin.com |
Konzert mit Sabine Ambos und Mirjana Petercol/Bautzen - Deutschlandby Accordions Worldwide |
Am Sonntag, den 26.02.2012 um 16 Uhr, findet im Kleinen Saal des Sorbischen Nationalensembles in Bautzen ein Konzert auf der Blockflötistin mit Sabine Ambos (MUHO Frankfurt) und der Akkordeonistin Mirjana Petercol statt. Die Moderation wird Christian Kabitz übernehmen. Weitere Information erhalten Sie von miripetercol@gmx.de |
North Staffs Accordion Club Band @ Stockport AC, Cheshire - UKby Rob Howard |
On Wednesday February 29th, 8pm, the North Staffs Accordion Club Band perform in concert as guests at Stockport Accordion Club, Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel St, Woodley, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 1NF. There is no admission charge, and a free buffet. The SAC Band/Orchestra played at North Staffs AC in November, and this is the return fixture. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
Next Seminar and Teaching Courses by Frédéric Deschamps - Franceby |
Picture above: Frédéric Deschamps 'TEAM at the 2011 CMA Trophee Mondial in Pineto (Italy). The next seminars and teaching courses by Frédéric Deschamps will take place in la Selle sur le Bied, France from February 27 to March 4th then March 5 and March 11. Learn the new teaching techniques developed by Frédéric Deschamps, and the relationship between the compression of the bellows and the elasticity of the keyboards, the development of the velocity by promoting body movements rather than fingers, motor skills, development of tactile memory by limiting the depression of keys etc.. Courses are only individual, public or behind closed doors and broadcast live streaming or not according to the desire of the trainee. The interest to be released in "Streaming" is to find the video of his own course in the Video Library of the Web TV, which allows the trainee to better visualize, understand and solve their own technical problems. You can already see over 200 seminars and master classes with Frédéric Deschamps to give you a clear idea of the educational content of his working method by watching the videos from the Video Library of the Web TV Deschamps Channel. Attendance at courses is very eclectic as young and old, amateurs and World Champions, and musette to classical performers coexist in perfect harmony in a rural family setting together with Petar the pig and the Clara the Donkey. Find lots of pictures and comments on courses FaceBook Profile of Frédéric Deschamps. Appointment and registration: frederic.deschamps@wanadoo.fr |
‘Accordion Kings’ Concert, New York – USAby Rob Howard |
The ‘Accordion Kings’ - Angelo DiPippo, Frank Toscano and Manny Corallo – perform in concert on Sunday March 4th, 2pm, at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, Melville, New York. Renowned accordionists, Angelo DiPippo, Frank Toscano and Manny Corallo, combine together to create beautiful arrangements and cover the musical spectrum from opera to jazz with amazing dexterity and virtuosity and beautiful melodies. The ‘Accordion Kings’ promise to take the most passionate emotions and colorful music from around the world, with a musical tour of Italy, Germany, Hungary, Brazil, Spain, Ireland, Poland, Paris, Arabia, and American Jazz. CD available from Manny Corallo. For further information email: frank@franktoscano.com |
John Romero Concert @ Harlow AC, Essex – UKby Rob Howard |
Accordionist John Romero, an expert at using MIDI, is in concert on Thursday March 1st, 7.30pm, at Harlow Accordion Club, The Link Social Club, Parsloe Rd, Harlow, Essex CM19 4RT. Chris Lovell of The Accordion Shop will be present with a trade display. The organizer is Jean Hanger. For further information email: jeanhanger@ntlworld.com |
1st Festival ‘Bouteille en Bretelles’, Ardèche – Franceby Rob Howard |
The first ‘Bouteille en Bretelles’ festival takes place in Bourg St Andéol, Ardèche, South-central France, March 23rd to 25th. Organised by the association ADARA and featuring the great Marcel Azzola, this festival aims to present all forms of accordion, bandoneon and diatonic accordion music. For further information email: otbsa@wanadoo.fr |
Eva Zöllner Concert, Cornwall – UKby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Eva Zöllner performs in concert on March 15th, 7.30pm, at The Performance Centre, University College Falmouth, Tremough Campus, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9LX. For many years Eva Zöllner has been travelling the world with her accordion and does not only cross geographical borders. She is a specialist for contemporary music, and composers from Japan to Argentina have written new works for her. Eva is particularly interested in the combination of her instrument with computer sounds and live-electronics. Her program features brand new pieces for accordion and electronics and shows the current work of young composers all around the world. Eva Zöllner, born in Germany in 1978, was educated as classical accordionist at the Academy of Music Cologne and at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen. She is one of the most active accordionists of her generation and devotes herself to contemporary music. Eva has performed as a soloist in most European countries, in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, the USA, Japan, Venezuela and in Mexico, where she was the driving force to establish the accordion in contemporary music life. She has worked with leading ensembles for contemporary music (e.g. MusikFabrik, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, La Camerata de Las Américas), and in various opera productions (Royal Opera House, London). She is a regular guest at festivals and concert series all around the world. An important part of her activity is the close cooperation with composers. She has premiered around 100 new works for accordion. Lately she has been particularly interested in the potential of the accordion within electroacoustic music and multimedia art. For further information email: boxoffice@falmouth.ac.uk |
Savannah Music Festival, Georgia – USAby Rob Howard |
The Savannah Music Festival is Georgia's largest musical arts festival and one of the most distinctive cross-genre music festivals. The event involves Cajun and Zydeco music and takes place at the Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad Street, Savannah GA 31401, Georgia, March 23rd to 30th. The guests include the Lost Bayou Ramblers and Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas. For further information email: info@savannahmusicfestival.org |
AAMS ‘Accordion Extravaganza and Weekend of Accordion Workshops’, New Jersey – USAby Rob Howard |
This year’s Accordion Extravaganza and Weekend of Accordion Workshops, including the Honoring of Daniel J. Desiderio, takes place from Friday March 30th to Sunday April 1st at the Hanover Marriott Hotel, 1401 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ. The event is organized by the American Accordion Musicological Society (AAMS). A highlight of the weekend will feature an Honoree Banquet and Accordion Extravaganza Concert, and the 2012 Honoree of the AAMS is Daniel J. Desiderio, noted teacher, conductor, composer, arranger and recording artist. The workshops for accordionists and enthusiasts include: Mary Tokarski – ‘Performance Jitters’: How to practice to eliminate them Lenn Feldmann – ‘To Stroll or Not to Stroll’: That is the Question Dr. Robert McMahan - The Accordion in Opera Joan Grauman - Playing Ethnic music authentically Bernie Gardzallo - Transcription Palooza Performing and Transcribing music for accordion Alex Chudolij - The 3 Rs of MIDI Roland, Reedless, Regular Bruce Gassman - “Hey Mr. Bass Man; Yes YOU with the accordion” Suzy & Sam Andrews - Accompanying a Singer – A DUET? Dean Ratzin & Bob Lijana - Guido Deiro, The other brother Jim Vandelly - Similarities & Differences in the music of and construction of Bayans and Accordions Rik Kaplan – ‘Melodeon Treatment in the Music of Southwest Louisiana’ Guenadiy Lazarov - Tender Loving Care for the Love/Squeeze of your Life Kenny Iatarola & Linda Burns – ‘Killer Arranging for Accordion’ Frank Hodnicki & Dr. Lou Persic - Controlling your Bellows and Performance Demo Rocco (accordion) & Marina (cello) - Contemporary Classical Works for Accordion Bernie Gardzallo - The Alexander Technique for Accordion Stanley & Joanna Arnold Darrow - Practice Techniques: making the most of your practice time Guest performers include The Accordion Pops Orchestra (MD Al Terzo), Beverly Curnow, Mary Tokarski, Lenny Feldmann, Albert Manginelli, The Westmont Philharmonia Accordion Orchestra, and the Acme Accordion Club. Banquet Entertainment will be provided by Dr. Lou Persic plus a surprise performer. Early registration for Workshops & Banquet is March 1st 2012. For further information email: acmeaccordionschoolmusikgarten@verizon.net |
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Klaus Paier releses new CDsby Klaus Paier |
Klaus Paier selling new CDs titled 'Movimiento CD', catalog: kpaier103 and 'Vibrations'. catalog:kpaier104 with sound samples. Music performed by Klaus Paeir. Purchase online. |
Gary Dahl Releases 4 New Arrangements - USAby Gary Dahl |
Gary Dahl - performer, composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator announces the following new music titles for purchase on-line. 'Clair de Lune', catalog:DH0233, 'Piano Concerto No.2', catalog:DH0234, 'Funiculi Funicula', catalog:DH0235 and 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra', catalog:DH0236. Samples for this music is now available at the MusicForAccordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand (AEBNZ) Site Updateby Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand |
Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand (AEBNZ) Site Update to have 2012 examinations entry form, updated Prospectus, able to be downloaded from the site. |
Updated Website of Christine Johnstoneby Christine Johnstone |
Updated Website of Christine Johnstone is now online |
New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) Updated Siteby Heather Masefield |
New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) Updated Site with all events for 2012 listed. Also full information of the Dargaville Museum 'Wakefield to Masefield' event on Sunday 25th March. Kevin Friedrich is curating a display at the Dargaville Museum to celebrate 40 years of the NZAA. This display, originally intended to be in June 2011, was postponed to hold a display unable to return to a Christchurch Museum. |
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