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Le système d’inscription pour la Coupe Mondiale 2020, prochainement en ligne - Portugal
Les 6ième Journées Internationales de l’Accordéon 2020 de Prague – République Tchèque
Le „Tag Der Harmonika 2021“ à Perg – Autriche
Présentation en ligne de la Master class annuelle et la série de concerts 2020 de William Schimmel - USA
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Heinrich Band: Namesake, but Not Inventor of the Bandoneon - GermanyRenzo Ruggieri Releases New Sound Track for Accordion Kids - Italy"Let There Be Peace on Earth" World Accordion Orchesta VIII 2014 - AustriaCNIMA Training of Young Accordionists - France
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Online 2020 Australian International Championships and Festival - AustraliaStowe Tango Music Festival Bandoneon Variation Club - USAAlex Meixner Performs at Virtual Musikfest 2020 – USA24th Revival Fisarmoniche – ItalyMilwaukee Irish Fest Online - USAMarie-Andrée Joerger Duo Concerts in August – FranceAdvanced Accordion Weekend to be held Online, Scotland – UKHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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Entretien : Le président du CIA, Mirco Patarini évoque la Coupe Mondiale 2020 - Portugalby Harley Jones |
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 Un entretien au sujet de la Coupe Mondiale 2020 avec Mirco Patarini, président de la Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA).La Coupe Mondiale aura lieu sous l’égide du membre du CIA Mito Algarvio - Associação de Acordeonistas do Algarve, du 6 au 10 octobre 2020, à Castro Marim, Portugal avec à la clef 20,000 euros de prix. Les interviewers sont l’ambassadeur du CIA Kevin Friedrich et le vice-président du comité musical du CIA, Grayson Masefield. Lire l’entretien au sujet de cet évènement important. |
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Le système d’inscription pour la Coupe Mondiale 2020, prochainement en ligne - Portugalby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
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  Le secrétaire général du CIA, Kimmo Mattila a annoncé que le système d’inscription pour la Coupe Mondiale 2020 est maintenant ouvert pour la 73ième Coupe Mondiale 2020. Le règlement pour la compétition est ici: 2020CM-RulesLe secrétaire général, Kimmo Mattila invite tous les membres du CIA (44) à inscrire leurs délégués au 144ième congrès international des délégués qui se réunira deux fois à Castro Marim. La 73ième Coupe Mondiale aura lieu, du 6 au 10 octobre 2020, sous l’égide du membre de la CIA, Mito Algarvio de l’Associação de Acordeonistas do Algarve, elle-même dirigée par son président João Pereira, Le président du CIA, Mirco Patarini invite tous les compétiteurs de tous les pays, à s’inscrire et remercie les administrateurs de Castro Marim et le président João Pereira de Mito Algarvio pour leur aide précieuse. The festival comprendra les compétitions suivantes: • La 73ième Coupe Mondiale • La Coupe Mondiale Masters • La Coupe Mondiale Junior • La compétition Internationale pour Virtuoso Entertainment Music • La compétition internationale Junior pour Virtuoso Entertainment Music A cause des régulations liées au covid-19, il n’y aura pas de catégories pour ensemble ou orchestre mondial d’accordéon. En photo ci-dessous, la bibliothèque de Castro Marim, une petite salle avec une acoustique excellente, où se tiendront les compétitions. La date limite d’inscription est le 5 septembre 2020 et toutes les infos pour les inscriptions et réservations d’hôtel sont en ligne à : Coupe Mondiale |
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Les 6ième Journées Internationales de l’Accordéon 2020 de Prague – République Tchèqueby Christine Johnstone |
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| Les 6ièmes journées internationales de l’accordéon 2020 de Prague 2020 se tiendront du 29 octobre au 1er novembre 2020, au conservatoire de Prague, à Prague en République Tchèque. La compétition est organisée par le “Club Tours Agentur Praha” (CTA Prague) en partenariat avec l’association d’accordéon tchèque et le département d’accordéon du conservatoire de Prague. Le but principal de ces journées est de maintenir et développer une forte tradition de l’accordéon en République tchèque, en s’appuyant sur la notoriété du festival européen d’orchestre d’accordéon de Prague. Le concert d’inauguration avec participation internationale aura lieu le 29 octobre à partir de 20 h, dans le hall du musée des arts appliqués. Les compétitions Junior débuteront le lendemain (le 30 octobre), suivies par un concert de gala avec la prestation du Vibrafonissimo trio (qui comprend l’accordéoniste Ladislav Horak) et l’orchestre finlandais, Sibélius. Le samedi 31 octobre auront lieu les compétitions pour séniors et orchestres, avec un concert des vainqueurs à 20h30. Plus de 250 accordéonistes sont attendus pour ces journées, par ailleurs gratuites pour les spectateurs. La date limite d’instruction est le 23 septembre 2020. Télécharger le règlement à : 2020Prague.pdf Pour plus de détails email : cta@iol.cz |
Le „Tag Der Harmonika 2021“ à Perg – Autricheby Werner Weibert |
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| La compétition le « Tag Der Harmonika 2021 » se tiendra à Perg, en Autriche, du 3 au 6 juin 2021, sous l’égide du HVO - Harmonica Verband Osterreichs (Harmonica Association of Austria). La compétition inclura des catégories pour solistes, duos, ensembles et orchestres, ainsi que des cours pour musique de variété, musique de chambre et musique du monde. Les catégories d’âge vont de 6 à l’âge adulte (maximum 32 ans). Cette année il y’aura une nouvelle catégorie : le prix Ciryll Demian pour les candidats étrangers ! Le règlement pour la compétition sera en ligne, début octobre 2020, avec l’ouverture des inscriptions en janvier 2021. Pour plus de détails email : w.weibert@kabsi.at |
Présentation en ligne de la Master class annuelle et la série de concerts 2020 de William Schimmel - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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 La American Accordionists' Association (AAA) présentera la master class et série de concerts 2020 du Dr William Schimmel, modérateur and comissaire, du 31 juillet au 2 août 2020.Pour la première fois, cet évènement aura lieu en ligne et consistera en 2 segments d’une heure chacun : La première heure (15h) : Master Class – Discussions et ateliers La deuxième heure (16h) : Concert/Performances. Il y’a encore quelques places disponibles pour cette présentation. Télécharger dépliant : 2020AAAMasterClass.pdf Acheter des tickets en ligne : AAA Shopping Cart |
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by Ulrich Schmülling
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  The cradle (beginnings) of the bandoneon or those German Concertinas that were later called bandonions is situated in the town of Carlsfeld (Saxony) in the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge).After Carl Friedrich Uhlig (1790–1874) developed the first German Concertina in Chemnitz in 1834, it was Carl Friedrich Zimmermann (1817–1898) who started producing German Concertinas in the attic of his parents’ house in Carlsfeld around 1840, further developed them and some few years later invented an instrument that later became known and sold worldwide under the name “Bandonion.” This is a fact about which there is no doubt in the general public as well as among experts and which has been historically proven. Until recently! A specialist book, which has been available on the German market since May 15, 2020, states with remarkable explicitness that Krefeld merchant Heinrich Band (1821–1860) invented the bandonion and subsequently makes the city of Krefeld the instrument’s birthplace. Under the title “Heinrich Band. Bandoneon” (subtitle: “Die Reise eines Instruments aus dem niederrheinischen Krefeld in die Welt” [The journey of an instrument from Krefeld, Lower Rhine, into the world]), it is both the “Förderverein für das Kulturbüro der Stadt Krefeld e.V.” [Sponsoring Society for the Cultural Office of the Krefeld] as editor and Janine Krüger as author who propagate this in a colorful and lavishly produced book. The book was published by Klartext Verlag, Essen, and financially opulently supported by “Sparkassen Kulturstiftung Krefeld,” [the savings bank cultural foundation] “Stadt Krefeld,” [City of Krefeld] the “Kunst Stiftung NRW” [Art Foundation North Rhine-Westphalia] and the “Kulturbüro Krefeld” [Cultural Office of Krefeld] as well as the “Förderverein für das Kulturbüro der Stadt Krefeld e.V.” (the association is at the same time the editor and financial supporter itself); further backed by Klaus Kokol (Krefeld city council member, deputy Social Democratic Party of Germany parliamentary group leader, director of the legal department) and Jürgen Sauerland-Freer (former head of Krefeld’s culture department and predecessor of Dr. Gabriele König). According to the masthead (title information), besides the editor and author is an editorial staff, which includes Prof. Gerhard Hahn (an engineer, sculptor and designer based in Krefeld), Dr. Gabriele König (head of Krefeld’s Culture Department as well as head of the city’s Culture Office) and Burkhard Ostrowski (Krefeld culture office employee). Thus, there is a concentrated municipal energy in the background. The fact that local patriotism and cultural enthusiasm for the city go so far that music history is “bent” in order to attract even more public attention and publicity, is not only outlandish but also reprehensible. But above all, it is completely unnecessary. To be sure, the name “bandonion” actually derives from the Krefeld family name of Heinrich Band. But apart from the fact that this instrument name did not originate from Band himself, but from a third party, Band has demonstrably never been an instrument manufacturer, but no more and no less was one of several music dealers who bought various instruments from different manufacturers and sold them to their customers. The relevant professional music circles stood on their heads by this snubbing presumption, especially inasmuch as the editors and local politicians not only leave it misrepresented in their book, but use all available types of media exploitation (advertising videos, launched newspaper releases, internet articles, radio reports, etc.) to pursue their historical fact suppression bluntly and widely. It is to be hoped that this does not result in what is widespread in today’s society, namely that untruth becomes truth if it is repeated only loudly and often enough. Heinrich Band. Bandoneon (“Förderverein für das Kulturbüro der Stadt Krefeld e.V.” as editor and Janine Krüger as author), in German language only. ISBN 978-3-8375-1970-9 - format 23 x 23 cm - 368 pages - four-color throughout with numerous photos and illustrations - hardcover, thread stitching - price 29.95 euros - circulation: 700 copies. Ulrich Schmülling, July 15th 2020 (picture above) Translation: Willoughby Ann Walshe (picture above) Excerpt from Research by Norbert Seidel about Invention of Bandoneon in German Article about: Willoughby Ann Walshe 80th Birthday, Kamen - Germany http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=21-Apr-2017&lang=en#art12985 |
by Rob Howard
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  Renzo Ruggieri has released a sound track from Accordion Kids Catalog: rrenzo512 music (10 pieces) simple and modern compositions for standard accordion. The album includes progressive melodies that touch a variety of different musical genres from traditional waltzes, marches and tango to more modern disco, blues and swing.The album begins with very easy melodies, offering easy and original accompaniments for the left hand. This is an eBook, sent to you by email with no postal costs, arriving in your inbox within 24 hours. Catalog: rrenzo512 |
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| Notes by Joan C. Sommers (July 23, 2020) Some remarks regarding the performance of the World Accordion Orchestra VIII and the performance of “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” It is bound to give all of us, throughout the world, something to cheer about after suffering the effects of the Covid-19 virus and to give us hope that before too long we will once again be back to a more normal routine in our lives. The Coupe Mondiale of October 24th to November 3rd, 2014, sponsored by the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes, was held in the beautiful Salzburg, Austria Congress Center. The World Accordion Orchestra VIII performed as part of the final closing concert held on the large stage of the magnificent Europa Hall in the Congress Center. Werner Weibert conducted his arrangement of A Tribute to Leonard Bernstein and Jacob Noordzij conducted A Medley from The Sound of Music. A large mixed chorus then joined the orchestra of 130 members from many different countries to perform “Let There Be Peace on Earth” arranged and conducted by Joan Cochran Sommers to close the concert. Video: Thanks to Dan Grauman for providing the video |
by Christine Johnstone
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 Video: Futa, 10 year old student from Japan studies with Jacques Mornet, picture right with CNIMA Director Nathalie Boucheix.The short video above gives an insight on Mr Mornet's teaching to 10 year old Futa (from Japan), who came to the CNIMA for a custom made 2 month training program to prepare for the Klingenthal accordion championships. In addition to the training of tomorrow's great accordionists, the CNIMA welcomes accordionists of all levels and all ages. Several training formats are available: - Full time training (with the passing of conservatory diplomas in accelerating mode if required) - Custom length training from a few weeks to a few months (on location or via skype) - Workshops (on location or via skype) The warm family like spirit and the beautiful surroundings of Auvergne, are favourable for intense studies. Upcoming classes include Accordion technique with Jacques Mornet and Nathalie Boucheix July 27th - August 1st 2020 August 3rd – 8th 2020 For further details email: cnima@orange.fr |
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by Lionel Reekie
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  Despite Covid-19 the music continues! Because of the continued impact of Covid-19 around the world, the Australian Accordion Teachers Association (AATA) will be running this year’s competition categories online by video submission. The competition organiser is AATA President, Tatjana Marx pictured above right.The competitions will be adjudicated by an international jury and the rules and categories are on the AATA website. Entry closing date is Friday 13th August 2020. |
by Christine Johnstone
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  A Bandoneon Variation Club with Hector Del Curto (picture left) will be held twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays in conjunction with the Stowe Tango Music Festival held in Vermont, USA.The classes will begin on July 27th at 9pm (ET) and will include a 20 minute session on the variation of the standard repertoire for intermediate to advanced bandoneon players. Videos of the class will be available along with questions and answers with Hector. For details email: stowetangomusicfestival@gmail.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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 Video: Alex Meixner playing Foghorn Polka in duo with Joshua KayThe 2020 Virtual Musikfest will be held online from July 31st to August 9th, 2020 and will include 40 all new, exclusive concerts. Alex Meixner will participate in both the recorded video portion of the 2020 virtual Musikfest and also a full band performance that will be broadcast live on August 8th on Service Electric TV from 2.30pm to 4pm. Alex will also give a solo video performance which will be shown during the fest at a date still to be announced. For details email: info@alexmeixner.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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| The 24th Revival Fisarmoniche (accordion) festival will be held in Monghidoro, Bologna, Italy on August 6th at 8.30pm. Social distancing will be in place. See poster for details |
by Christine Johnstone
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  The Milwaukee Irish Fest, a celebration of all things Irish and Celtic will be online from August 13th to 16th with a free, four-day, live-stream program!The festival will include a variety of performances, workshops, cooking shows, cultural shows and some special surprises! “Screaming Orphans” (Ireland – picture below) a band of 4 sisters including accordionist Marie Thérèse Diver will entertain at the event. The festival will also include a series of online workshops from August 8th to 11th, 2020. August 9th at 11.30am – Concertina masterclass with Caitlin Nic Gabhann (picture above left) August 9th at 2.30pm – Accordion Masterclass with John Whelan (picture above right) |
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by Christine Johnstone
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| Accordionist Marie-Andrée Joerger will perform two duo concerts in August with Vincent Dubois (organ) who is the official organist of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The first will be held on August 16th in Vaison-la-Romaine and the 2nd will be held on August 27th as part of the Stras'orgues Festival in Strasbourg. Their program will include works by Bach, Fauré and Galliano. For details email: marieandree84@live.fr Photo below: Marie-Andrée Joerger (left) & Vincent Dubois (right). |
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by Rob Howard
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 Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Ian Lowthian’s Advanced Accordion Weekend will now be held online on September 19th and 20th due to the success of his recent online Gypsy Jazz and Blues weekend.This weekend gives advanced participants the opportunity to play a bit faster, perhaps look at some advanced left hand patterns, discuss bellows techniques, the use of chords to enhance tunes etc. For details email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
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