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Festival de la Filarmónica 2019 - Alemania
Festival de Hainaut Belles Bretelles - Francia
2019 Campeonato y Festival de Acordeón del Pacífico Sur - Nueva Zelanda
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Joyce Davis, Long Time UMKC Accordionist Passes Away - USAHotel Parco Welcomes Peter Le Geyt Accordion Group – ItalyVideo: Jane Christison on World Accordion Day - USALondon Accordion Orchestra 20th Anniversary Concert – UK
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Kosmos Ensemble at Music Nairn – ScotlandMarco Lo Russo to Perform at Santa Maria Church in Fondi - Italy2019 Accordion Magic Festival – EnglandCNIMA Accordion Lessons via Internet/SkypeSave the Date – Special Guests at Brooklyn Accordion Club - USAAccordion Masterclass by Jean-Louis Noton - FranceChristmas Accordion Extravaganza! in Eastbourne – UK2020 Frankfurt Musikmesse 40th Anniversary - Germany
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AAA 2019 Flier Updated OnlineUpdated Site: Yehuda Oppenheimer (1925 - 2012), MusicForAccordion.comHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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Campeonatos del Mundo Harmonika 2019 - Austriaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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 El Campeonato Mundial Harmonika 2019 se celebrará en St. Peter-Freienstein, Steiermark (Estiria), Austria, del 30 de mayo al 2 de junio, organizado por Gottfried Hubmann (imagen de la izquierda).Cerca de 400 músicos de toda Europa, Noruega, Ucrania y Eslovaquia participarán en este importante evento para mostrar sus habilidades en los Campeonatos del Mundo de Harmonika y en los Campeonatos estatales de Austria. El evento incluirá un concierto de los grupos de artistas de St. Peter-Freienstein y Vordernberg, seguido de la apertura oficial en el Salón de la Cultura con el Grenzlandchor Arnoldstein (coro). Seguirá el entretenimiento con el Oberkrainer Ensemble Steirer Power. El Campeonato Mundial Harmonika para juniors y adultos de 2019 y el 3er Concurso Erich Moser Memorial comenzarán el 31 de mayo, seguidos del Campeonato Estatal de Austria para la armónica de Estiria: grupos solitarios, dúos y música folclórica el 1 de junio. Un concierto de premiación y una ceremonia de premiación se llevará a cabo en el Salón de Cultura a partir de las 20:00. El evento finalizará el 2 de junio con la Santa Misa a las 09:00 en la iglesia parroquial con el acompañamiento musical de los ganadores de la competencia. Holda Paoletti-Kampl participará y presentará un informe completo del evento en 2019Harmonika Mire los videos y las fotos del exitoso evento 2017 en: 2017Harmonika |
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Festival de la Filarmónica 2019 - Alemaniaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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| Video: Omar Massa (bandoneón) con otros que figuran en el video. El concierto de gala del Festival Philharmonika de 2019 se celebró el 19 de mayo en la Kammermusiksaal de la Filarmónica de Berlín organizada por Pantonale eV. El evento de este año marcó el 25 aniversario de la conexión entre Berlín y Buenos Aires, en Argentina. El evento contó con el apoyo de la Embajada de la República Argentina y el Senador de Berlín para la Cultura y Europa, Dr. Klaus Lederer. El festival se celebró con un primer concierto titulado "Argentina en Zehlendorf" el 5 de abril en la Iglesia de San Pablo en Berlín. La dirección artística de la noche estuvo en manos del renombrado bandoneonista argentino Omar Massa, quien junto con Vitaliy Schall (guitarra), Pavlin Nechev (piano) y Julius Schwahn (violín) y su cuarteto de cuerdas presentaron música de compositores argentinos. . Al día siguiente, el Festival de Acordeón "Maestro del Mañana" (organizado por Pantonale eV) tuvo lugar en la Iglesia Paulus en Berlín-Zehlendorf. El objetivo era dar a jóvenes acordeonistas y bandoneonistas de Berlín y Brandenburgo y otras partes de Alemania hasta la edad de 19 años, la oportunidad de mostrar sus habilidades durante este festival y asistir al concierto de la noche en la iglesia. Dos jóvenes acordeonistas: Sophie Fischer y Daniel Grunski recibieron un premio especial en el Concierto de la Filarmónica el 19 de mayo en la Filarmónica de Berlín. Este concierto fue el punto culminante del festival. Allí, el bandoneonista de Buenos Aires Omar Massa presentó un amplio programa, tanto como solista como en colaboración con músicos como Vitaliy Schall, Julius Schwahn y Pavlin Nechev, y la orquesta de cuerdas bajo la dirección de Symeon Ioannidis. Su programa iba desde el repertorio clásico, como "Concierto para Oboe y Orquesta en Re menor" de Marcello, desde Tango hasta Astor Piazzolla. Destacó el estreno del "Concierto para bandoneón, piano y orquesta de cuerdas", compuesto especialmente para la ocasión por Omar Massa, y dedicado a la conexión entre Buenos Aires y Berlín. La audiencia de Berlín también vio la actuación de la acordeonista canadiense de renombre internacional Jelena Milojevic, Duo Aspera (Ghenadie Rotari - acordeón y Valentina Vargiu - piano) y el acordeonista croata Martin Kutnar. Jelena impresionó a todos con el trabajo de Franck Angelis "Etude sur le thème Chiquilin de Bachin", así como el estreno de "Palette of Sounds" de Dmitriy Varelas. Después del "Tango pour Claude" de Galliano, el dúo Aspera presentó la "Rapsodia de Moldavia" del compositor Petri Makkonen, que estuvo presente en la audiencia. El joven croata de éxito internacional Martin Kutnar fue bien recibido con dos arreglos de "Trittico, Quadro Primo" de Roberto Molinelli y "Bulgarian Suite" de Viatcheslav Semionov. Un agradecimiento especial para el organizador del festival, Waldemar Fleischhauer y su esposa. Sin su dedicación sacrificial, tal evento no hubiera sido posible en la Filarmónica de Berlín. |
Festival de Hainaut Belles Bretelles - Franciaby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: El FaBulleuse AccordéOmnibulle El Festival Hainaut Belles Bretelles 2019 se llevará a cabo del 8 al 10 de junio en la Place de la République, Hergnies, 59199, Francia, organizado por el Club Léo Lagrange d'Hergnies. El festival incluirá tres días de música y celebraciones (con más de 30 actos) al sonido de todos los estilos de acordeón, desde musettes hasta rock'n'roll, klezmer, cajun, clásico y folk. El programa del festival incluye una tarde dedicada a los niños y las familias el 8 de junio con juegos, bailes y canciones. Los artistas incluyen "Omnibubble de Acordeón" que se entretendrá con pompas de jabón gigantes alrededor de las cuales los niños pueden bailar, todo con música de acordeón en vivo (ver video arriba), Los Gigantes del Norte, la Orquesta Youplaboum tocando música de dibujos animados y Audrey Champenois (acordeón y voz). El 9 de junio, Alexis y Lucas Passion, Existence Saine (acordeón, voz y guitarra) ofrecerán entretenimiento, el dúo de acordeón Claude Caron y Vassily Yourchenko, la banda Kalkanos y muchos otros. El último día puede escuchar el Salón Arsène, Le Bal bal, Les P'tite Fils de Jeanine y los artistas de los 2 días anteriores. Para más detalles, consulte el sitio web indicado en el cartel anterior o por correo electrónico: contact@leolagrangehergnies.fr |
2019 Campeonato y Festival de Acordeón del Pacífico Sur - Nueva Zelandaby Christine Johnstone |
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 El Campeonato y Festival de Acordeón del Pacífico Sur NZAA 2019 se celebrará en el Centro de Artes Raye Freedman el 1 y 2 de junio y celebrará el "10 ° aniversario de la Coupe Mondiale 2009" que NZAA organizó en Takapuna, Nueva Zelanda.Como parte de las festividades, NZAA invitó a tres de los ganadores de la Coupe Mondiale 2009 como artistas invitados. Los ganadores son Grayson Masefield (NZ) de la Coupe Mondiale 2009 y el ganador del Virtuoso Entertainment 2009, Tian Jianan (China) ganador del 2009 Junior Virtuoso Entertainment y Cory Pesaturo (USA) ganador de la categoría Digital 2009. Este fin de semana también incluirá una Orquesta en masa y todos aquellos que participaron en la "Orquesta Mundial de Acordeón III" han sido invitados a actuar nuevamente. Gary Daverne dirige Auckland March (un trabajo encargado de la Coupe Mondiale New Zealand Orchestra 2009) y Bryan Holden (director de la Mandolinata Orchestra) dirigirá "Rumanisch". Los informes diarios estarán en línea en: 2019SouthPac Vea el cartel a continuación para obtener información sobre el evento. Informe de eventos pasados a: South Pacific Daily Reports |
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 Joyce Christine Davis (1955 – 2019)The University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC) Accordion family recently lost one of their longest-term players, Joyce Davis. Joyce Christine Davis, 63, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on May 2, 2019 after a short illness. Joyce was born August 7, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the only daughter of Lawrence and Zelma Davis. She had three brothers, Larry, Gary and Ronnie. Joyce had just retired from a 31-year career working for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a department of the United States Federal Government. After beginning accordion lessons in Kansas City with Cecil Cochran when she was eight years old, Joyce continued with Joan Cochran Sommers throughout her advanced studies, receiving her Bachelor of Music in Accordion Performance from the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) Conservatory of Music in 1978. Joyce was a member of the renowned UMKC Accordion Orchestra for many decades playing accordion parts, as well as being entrusted with the bass accordion and elektronium parts. After the 50th anniversary and retirement of the UMKC Accordion Orchestra in 2011, Joyce continued to play bass accordion in the UMKC Chamber Accordion Ensemble. In addition to the 1975 International Accordion Symposium held by Joseph Macerollo at the University of Toronto, Joyce attended many major accordion conventions throughout the United States. Joyce performed with her fellow UMKC colleagues including Jody Gillis on his senior recital and was one of the soloists performing the Bach/Vivaldi Concerto in A minor with the UMKC Symphony Orchestra alongside Jeff Lisenby, Robert (Bob) Sattler and Karen Fremar. Joyce participated in the International tours of the UMKC Accordion Orchestra to Europe (Germany, Switzerland and Austria - 1979), the United Kingdom (England and Scotland - 1987), Russia and Scandinavia (Stockholm, Moscow, Leningrad, Tallinn and Copenhagen - 1989) and New Zealand and Australia (1994). She also participated in accordion competitions and concerts throughout the United States. She most recently performed with the UMKC Chamber Accordion Ensemble at the 2018 80th Anniversary of the American Accordionists’ Association (AAA) in Alexandria, VA (Washington, DC). For her graduation from the University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC), Joyce’s Senior Concert Recital on April 29, 1978, included: Sonata in D Major and Sonata in G Major by Antonio Soler, Sonata No. 1 (in one movement) by William Kuehl, Divertissement pour Accordeon (Serenade and Gigue et Cortege) by Wolfgang Jacobi, Sonata for Two (Allegro guisto and Finale) by George Fiala with Ron Dake - Soprano Saxophone, Rhapsody by Janis Medins and Polonaise in E Major by Franz Liszt, arr. Anthony Galla-Rini. In addition to her active participation in the various UMKC Accordion performance groups throughout her career, Joyce had her own private accordion students plus she also taught accordion for the Music Arts Institute (MAI) and the United Teachers Of Music in Independence, Missouri. Joyce served as Treasurer on the Executive Committee of the Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International (ATG) for many years. She was also on the Board of Directors for the Mid-America Music Association (MAMA) for 22 years. Before the use of music notation software programs became mainstream, Joyce had a unique skill as a music copyist. Her stunning calligraphy can be seen on many scores published by Ernest Deffner Publications in New York (sample below). A memorial service will be held in her honor on June 1st, 2019, at 10:30 AM, at the First Assembly of God Church, 3711 S. Whitney Ct., Independence, Missouri. The UMKC Chamber Accordion Ensemble comprising director Joan Cochran Sommers, Kevin Friedrich, Samantha Jarquio Wagner, Christine Jarquio Nichols, Ron Dake, Ron Barrow, Betty Jo Simon and Cathy Sue Weiss will perform at the Memorial Service in honor of their dear friend and long-time fellow performer Joyce Christine Davis. They will perform two pieces Joyce liked to play including The Last Spring, Op. 34, No. 2 by Edvard Grieg and Flight, Mov. 3 ‘Arrival’ by Ian Watson. Joyce will be laid to rest in Brooking Cemetery, 10004 E. 53rd St, Raytown, MO, 64133, USA. Joyce will be dearly missed by her many accordion friends and family. |
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| The Hotel Parco welcomed Peter Le Geyt and a group of 40 accordion enthusiasts in May recently. In April last month, Hotel Parco Directors Milly Cianforlini and Laura Davezza dedicated their hotel to the accordion and held a “Welcome” afternoon for accordion producers and manufacturers. This month was the 7th time Peter Le Geyt had visited Castelfidardo and this time he was hosted by the Hotel. He brought accordionists with him from as far away as Canada, USA and England. The Hotel has been newly decorated with an accordion theme and visitors enjoyed a wonderful evening with entertainment by the Trio "Concertino Salvia e Burro" which included Luigino Pallotta (Director of the Paolo Sopriani Music School in Castelfidardo). The whole group of visitors then enjoyed the rest of the evening, playing at the Hotel for fun. |
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| World Accordion Day at the World of Accordion Museum - USA featuring Jane Christison of Music With A Smile and Jane Christison – Janie Next Door® fame. Video 1: Jane Christison performs Du, Du, Liegst Mir im Herzen. Video 2: Jane Christison performing Peanuts Polka, El Rancho Grande. |
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 On 18th May the London Accordion Orchestra (LAO) performed their 20th anniversary concert at the Sacred Heart Parish in Wimbledon, London.The LAO was an idea initiated by Neil Sanders who approached Julie Luck and Ian Watson about creating an Accordion Club within the London area. At the time there were a number of groups outside of London, but this was an opportunity to start something new. It started out as a way to perform and get feedback and then progressed to ensemble work. The Morley Accordion Orchestra was then formed from this group and the orchestra has since become the London Accordion Orchestra. The concert featured a number of pieces the LAO have enjoyed playing over the recent years, including Mars and Jupiter from The Planets (by Holst) and Danzon No 2 (by Arturo Marquez). They were also able to showcase the musical stars of the Scared Heart Parish and were joined by Giles Kennedy for Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin) and Robert Rathbone on the Organ for Toccata (Widor). Katy’s Songbirds Choir, a recently formed group, joined the orchestra to sing the hymn "I Vow to Thee, My Country" in Jupiter before performing Skyfall (by Adele). The LAO also showcased the pieces they will be performing at the World Music Competitions in Innsbruck in two weeks’ time. Short Ride in a Fast Machine (by John Adams, arranged by Ian Watson) and also Black Mountain composed by Ian Watson specifically for this competition. |
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by Christine Johnstone
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| The Kosmos Ensemble which includes classical accordionist Milos Milivojevic, Harriet MacKenzie (violin) and Meg Hamilton (viola), will perform at the Nairn Community & Arts Centre in Nairn, Scotland on June 1st at 7.30pm. The ensemble, which has performed all over Europe and at some of the UK's most prestigious music festivals and venues, will play a mix of classical and world music with their innovative interpretations of emotive Jewish, Greek and Balkan music along with Argentine tango. For further concert information email: kosmos@kosmosensemble.com |
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 On June 2nd at 8pm, accordionist Marco Lo Russo will perform in concert at the Santuario Madonna del Cielo, Santa Maria Church in Piazza a Fondi (Latina), on the occasion of the final celebrations of the Marian month.The concert will include a variety of works from classical music to original compositions, through soundtracks, world music and sacred music. This performance will mark the beginning of a week of preparation for the Madonna del Cielo (Feast of Our Lady of Heaven), which will culminate with a celebration and service presided over by the Archbishop of Gaeta Mons on June 7th. For further information phone: +39 340 94 04 250 |
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 The 2019 Middlewich “Accordion Magic” Festival will be held in Middlewich, Cheshire, England from June 14th to 16th as part of the Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival (FAB), organised by John Romero (picture left) from Carillon Studios.Performers include Harry Hussey, John Penny, Helen Rich, John Romero, Colette McKeown and Gennaro Fiondella. The festival is also a fundraiser for two charities - "Winstons Wish" & "Middlewich Additional Needs Network". Organiser John Romero is looking for accordion volunteers who would like to offer their services for these wonderful charities. For details phone: 01 606 270148 |
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| The CNIMA directed by Nathalie Boucheix are now offering accordion lessons in all styles and levels via Internet/Skype. All you need is a computer (if possible connected to a large screen), a webcam, a broadband Internet connection and the free version of the Skype software. Wherever you are in the world, you can have the opportunity to benefit from the unique pedagogy of CNIMA Jacques Mornet, to prepare you for a local, national or international competition or simply to perfect your playing. These classes will be run from October to June, excluding school periods (31 weeks). Thirty minute trials are available free of charge. For further details email: cnima@wanadoo.fr |
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| The Brooklyn Accordion Club will host two special guests at their June meeting: Stephanie Simon (Gadji Accordion from France), and Cordeone Loic De Silva. The event will take place from 7pm to 9pm on June 24th at Jalopy Theatre and School of Music, 315 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, New York. Admission: $5.00 Stephanie will give a talk on accordion tuning and operation. Cordeone will then entertain with a mix of Jazz, Fado, Brazilian music, Funk, Reggae and hip hop. This event is open to the public, but space is limited. Please email to secure your spot: brooklynaccordionclub@gmail.com |
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 Jean-Louis Noton will run an Accordion Training Masterclass as part of a week dedicated to the accordion from July 17th to 24th at the Hotel Restaurant "Les Sapins" Wellness & Gourmet, 6762 route du Col de la Croix Fry, 74230 Manigod.In addition Julie Blocher will hold a masterclass to discuss the following: -Comfortable accordion positions -How to use the bellows -How to interpret music -Understanding the keyboard left hand/right hand -Improvement of technique with memory exercises, independence of the fingers (according to the method of Frédéric Deschamps) -Work on pieces according to requests. Michel Madeira will discuss “Dance Musette” and on July 22nd and 23rd Alpha magician will entertain (picture right). Amateur and professional accordionists are invited to attend. For further details phone Jean-Louis Noton: 06.03.16.42.83 |
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  A Christmas Accordion Extravaganza is currently being organised at the Queens Hotel Eastbourne, Marine Parade in Eastbourne, by CGF Music Ltd. The event will take place from December 13th to 16th, 2019.Entertainment will be provided Claudio Allodi (picture left), Steve Roxton, Julie Best & Jean Corrighan (picture right), Sammie Peckover, Jean Hanger and Gennaro Fiondella with displays by Harry Kipling's Accordion Treasures and The Accordion Shop. Organisers plan to add further accordionists to this line-up. If you are interested in attending this event, or have any questions please contact CGF Music: sales@cgfmusic.co.uk |
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| The 40th anniversary edition of Musikmesse will be held next year from April 1st to 4th, 2020. The show will once again be positioned as the international trade fair for the music business with a clear focus on professional encounters. Additionally, a special ticket will be offered for private visitors on the Friday and Saturday when Musikmesse will present an expanded programme of events with numerous workshops, concerts and entertainment. For the coming anniversary edition, Musikmesse is banking on the decisive factors that had made it into the biggest platform for the sector for many years. They include not only a highly professional and international orientation but also a great emotional appeal to the entire music scene. Against this background, Messe Frankfurt is bringing the Saturday back into the event concept, to draw together companies and market participants from all over the world together with all the target groups of decisive importance to them. Their aim is to make the event more attractive for companies, retailers, trade visitors and the whole music scene”, says Michael Biwer, Group Show Director of the Entertainment, Media & Creative Industries Business Unit of Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH. Musikmesse will open its doors concurrently with Prolight + Sound, the Global Entertainment Technology Show, which runs for 3 days from 31st March to 3rd April 2020. On the Friday and Saturday, Musikmesse will be accompanied by the ‘Musikmesse Plaza’ sales area. Additionally, 2020 will see the fifth edition of the Musikmesse Festival with concert highlights at the Exhibition Centre and throughout Frankfurt. Information on the 2019 event is online at: Frankfurt2019 Further details about the 2020 event concept will be announced shortly. |
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by Linda Soley Reed, AAA Second Vice President
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| The 2019 flier for the AAA Festival in July is updated on the site: American Accordionists' Association (AAA) |
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 Updated Site of Yehuda Oppenheimer has had added an obituary and generally updated site in preparation for some additional works that are being published shortly. View his works at: Yehuda Oppenheimer |
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