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IX Concurso y Festival Internacional "Accordion Plus" 2018, Rostov-on-Don - Rusiaby Alexander Poeluev |
El IX Concurso y Festival Internacional "Accordion Plus" 2018 se llevará a cabo del 23 al 27 de marzo de 2018 en Rostov-on-Don y es organizado por el Centro Internacional de Música "Harmony", el Presidente Yuri Shishkin y el Director Artístico, Alexander Poeluev. El evento se realizará con el apoyo de la Administración de la Ciudad de Rostov, la Institución Educativa Profesional Presupuestaria del Estado de la "Escuela de Arte Rostov" de Rostov, el piano Jiang Jie de Beijing y la Escuela de Música y Danza Piano City, Acordeón, Asociación de Teclado de China. Jiang Jie patrocina a los cinco mejores acordeonistas de piano para ofrecer un concierto en Beijing en otoño de 2018. La Asociación China de Acordeón también apoyará Accordion Plus y "Harmony" se ha unido a la Asociación Rusa de Competencias. Descargue las reglas, los reglamentos y el formulario de inscripción de la competencia "Accordion Plus" en inglés y ruso en: 2018AccPlus.pdf La fecha de cierre para las entradas es: 20 de febrero de 2018. Los conciertos del festival se llevarán a cabo en las salas de conciertos más grandes de Rostov-on-Don. Varios acordeonistas famosos como Yuri Shishkin, Vladimir Murza, Alexander Poeluev, Mikhail Zatsepin y otros, actuarán con el apoyo de orquestas sinfónicas y folk y bandas de jazz. La información del concierto del festival se publicará más cerca del festival. |
Video: Nueva composición de Renzo Ruggieri, La Vita Delle Cose - Italiaby Harley Jones |
La Vita Delle Cose (La vida de las cosas) para acordeón y la orquesta sinfónica es "no clásica, no jazz y no del mundo... es música cruzada", según to Renzo Ruggieri.. Video de arriba. Renzo Ruggieri escribe: "La composición ha sido dedicada a Marco Gemelli, que fue solista en el estreno mundial de la Semana Internacional del Acordeón, Conservatorio Nocera Terinese, el 24 de abril de 2017 con la Orquesta Filarmónica de Calabria". "La Vita Delle Cose (La vida de las cosas): las cosas no tienen vida. Pero las cosas hablan de la vida por su existencia y de esta manera la adquieren. Cinco momentos construidos con soluciones que combinan el jazz, el mundo y las experiencias clásicas del compositor, y necesita la sonoridad del acordeón solo también llamado a improvisar. El flujo de la vida está simbolizado por una marcha cada vez más rica en eventos melódicos-rítmicos (cosas), hasta el clímax final ". Catálogo rrenzo514 - La partitura de La Vita Delle Cose está disponible en formato eSheet pdf, de 82 páginas, que se puede enviar por correo electrónico. Partitura y partes individuales para: acordeón solo (para bajo libre pero adaptable para bajo estándar), 2 flauta, 2 oboe, 2 clarinete, 2 trompa, 2 corneta, 2 trompeta, 1 trombón, 2 percusiones, 1er violín, 2do violín , Viola, Cello, Contrabajo. Disponible en línea, Catálogo rrenzo514, compra con tarjeta de crédito, solo 50 euros, equivalentes a 59 dólares. |
La Pandilla de Alan Kelly en ‘Guinness Irish Christmas Tour’ – Austria, Alemania, Suiza, Italiaby Rob Howard |
La Pandilla de Alan Kelly, dirigida por el acordeonista Alan Kelly, llevará su música tradicional irlandesa de gira por Austria, Alemania, Suiza e Italia desde el 23 de noviembre hasta el 16 de diciembre. Las fechas están en el afiche. Alan Kelly escribió: "¡Woohoo - aquí vamos! No puedo creer que hayan pasado 10 años desde nuestras últimas aventuras en Austria. Estoy deseando que llegue la edición 22º del Guinness Irish Christmas Tour, además de algunos shows en Suiza, Italia y Alemania, así que echa un vistazo a las fechas, ponte tus sombreros de cordura y ven a la fiesta irlandesa prenavideña". Alan Kelly es considerado como uno de los músicos más destacados de Irlanda en cualquier género. Es un acordeonista de teclas, compositor y arreglista, y proviene de Roscommon. Ha tenido tres CD solistas aclamados por la crítica, 'Out of the Blue', 'Mosaic' y 'After the Morning'. El álbum más reciente de La Pandilla de Alan Kelly es 'Pequeñas ciudades y famosas noches'. Ha realizado giras y grabado con artistas como De Dannan, Eddi Reader, Matt Molloy, Sean Keane, Cathy Ryan, Arty McGlynn y Nollaig Casey, Michael McGoldrick, Karen Casey, Cathal Hayden, Alison Brown y ha trabajado con la compañía de teatro Druid Theatre de Galway, The Lyric en Belfast y Mabou Mines en Nueva York. Para más información, escribir a: croghant@indigo.ie |
Artículo por el famoso periodista de música Gerlando Gatto - Italiaby Harley Jones |
Estamos muy contentos de tener al decano de los periodistas de música italiana Gerlando Gatto, un periodista profesional y crítico de música en Roma desde 1974, que pone a disposición algunos artículos para Accordions Worldwide. Gerlando Gatto ha colaborado con varios diarios y revistas (Blu Jazz, Jazz, Jazz, Blues y alrededores) y ha escrito y dirigido muchos programas de jazz transmitidos por RadioUno y Rai International TV. Gerlando Gatto es también un "fanático del acordeón" y ha hecho muchos artículos y entrevistas de acordeonistas, es el Director Artístico del Premio Orpheus y en 2017 fue el Presidente del Jurado de la nueva sección de jazz del PIF internacional de Castelfidardo. Tuvo una conferencia sobre el Acordeón Jazz en el Conservatorio dell'Aquila con Renzo Ruggieri. Durante su conferencia - conciertos en Casa del Jazz, dedicó un episodio al Accordion Jazz y habló sobre Tango y dedicó varios episodios al acordeón y al bandoneón. Agradecemos al muy respetado Gerlando Gatto por su apreciado apoyo profesional al acordeón. Artículo sobre la competencia internacional PIF Italiano: Quando la fisarmonica, la fa da padrona. Inglés: Cuando el acordeón se convierte en su anfitrión... |
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Free Postage, Super Value Christmas Gifts Books by Benetouxby Harley Jones |
Accordion repair author Thierry Benetoux is offering a Free Postage Christmas Special for all his books until 20 December. Take advantage of this special offer for: Catalog benetouxen00 The Ins and Outs of the Accordion (Book text) € 44,97 - How To Understand and Repair Your Accordion - How to Tune Your Accordion Catalog bthierryen Sounding Out The Accordion (Book text) € 42,00 Catalog benetouxfr00 Comprendre et Reparer Votre Accordeon (Book text) € 45,00 Catalog: bthierryfr L’Accordeon & SA Diversite Sonore (Book text) € 49,00 |
Videos: Semion Shmelkov Concert in Vienna - Austriaby Harley Jones |
Semion Shmelkov (Russia) recently completed a succcessful concert tour of Austria to Vienna, Neunkirchen, St. Paul, Castle Albeck in Graz organised by Dr Herbert Scheibenreif. Above are videos from the concert in Vienna on 9th November made by Hermi Kaleta who recently received the CIA Honored Friend of the Accordion award for her valuable lifelong contribution to the accordion. Video 1: Sonatina in C for piano, KV 439b by W A Mozart Video 2: "Fantasiestücke" for piano, Op. 12 by R Schumann Video 3: Variations by Olga Tchistokhina (1983*) Further videos from the Semion Shmelkov concert are on the you tube site of Hermi Kaleta. Shmelkov CDs available online at: Semion Shmelkov |
Christmas Sheet Music Available Onlineby Harley Jones |
Want to learn some Christmas music for the Christmas season? There is a lot of different titles below and FREE with every order is a copy of the Gary Dahl arrangement of 'Angels We Have Heard on High'. eSheet Music Christmas Books and Collections (sent by email) Gary Dahl - Traditional Christmas Carols eBook, Collection #9 of 21 Christmas arrangements (Solo). View samples Catalog: DH09-eB Gary Dahl - Xmas Special Package (4 pieces) (Solo) Catalog: DHxmaspac James O'Brien Christmas choice of 12 pieces 50% discount (Solo) Catalog: obriensxmas12p James O'Brien Christmas grade 4-5 pieces 40% discount (Solo) Catalog: obriensxmas5gr James O'Brien Christmas grade 6 pieces 40% discount (Solo) Catalog: obriensxmas6gr James O'Brien Christmas grade 7 pieces 40% discount (Solo) Catalog: obriensxmas7gr James O'Brien Christmas pieces 50% discount (Duet) Catalog: obriensxmas-duo James O'Brien All Christmas solos 50% discount (Solo) Catalog: obriensxmas-solos Charnwood Publishing Printed Sheet Music (sent by post) 10 Christmas Carols (Solo) Catalog: M015A Titles are: Good King Wenceslas, Holy Night, Silent Night, While Shepherds Watched, I saw Three Ships, O Come, all ye Faithful, Away in a Manger, Hark, The Herald Angels Sing, The First Nowell, Once in Royal David’s City, The Holly and the Ivy. Busking as an Art Vol 5 Xmas Carol (Solo) Catalog: M305 Titles are: Good King Wenceslas, The First Nowell, I saw Three Ships, Once in Royal David’s City, Hark, The Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night, Holy Night, The Holly and the Ivy, We Three Kings, While Shepherds Watched, Away in a Manger, Good Christian Men Rejoice, O Come, all ye Faithful. Christmas Bells (Solo) Catalog: M662 Jingle Bells (Variations) (Solo) Catalog: M332 Ten Christmas Carols (Solo) Catalog: M015 eSheet Music Individual Christmas titles (Solo or Duet) - sent by email Angels From the Realms of Glory (Orchestra) jay4401 Angels We Have Heard On High (Duet) obriensxmas196 As Lately We Watched (Duet) obriensxmas197 Away in a Manger (Duet) obriensxmas198 Carol of the Bells (Duet) obriensxmas199 Christmas (Solo) hs241 Christmas Medley (Joulusikerma) from Finland (Duet) faies5005 Christmas Song (Solo) DH0123a Christmas Tree (Solo) hs176 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus obriensxmas200 Deck The Halls (Duet) obriensxmas189 Ding Dong! Merrily On High (Duet) obriensxmas190 Frosty The Snowman (Solo) DH0213 Go, Tell It On the Mountain (Solo and Duet) obriensxmas191 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Duet) obriensxmas192 Good Christian Men, Rejoice (Duet) obriensxmas193 Good King Wenceslas (Duet) obriensxmas194 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Solo) mfa7080 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Duet) obriensxmas201 Here We Come A-Caroling (Duet) obriensxmas202 Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (Duet) obriensxmas203 I Saw Three Ships (Duet) obriensxmas204 I Wonder As I Wander (Duet) obriensxmas205 It Came Upon The Midnight Clear (Duet) obriensxmas206 Jingle Bells (Solo) hs169 Jingle Bells (Duet) obriensxmas207 Little Christmas Tree (Solo) hs125 Lo, How a Rose E're Blooming (Duet) obriensxmas208 O Christmas Tree (Duet) obriensxmas209 O Come, All Ye Faithful (Duet) obriensxmas210 O Come, All Ye Faithful (Solo) mfa7057 O Come, O Come Immanuel (Duet) obriensxmas212 O Little Town of Bethlehem (Duet) obriensxmas212 Olde Tyme Christmas (Solo) gm10 Once in Royal David's City (Duet) obriensxmas213 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (Solo) DH0223 Silent Night (Solo) mfa7079 Silent Night (Duet) obriensxmas214 Silent Night (Solo) DH0183 Silent Night (Solo) OY604 Silver Bells (Solo) DH0044 Silver Bells (Solo) naa160 The Boar's Head (Duet) obriensxmas215 The Christmas Song (Solo) DH0123 The First Noel (Duet) obriensxmas216 The First Noel (Easy Version) (Solo) naa175 The Friendly Beasts (Duet) obriensxmas217 The Holly and the Ivy (Duet) obriensxmas218 Vilia (Solo) mfa7002 White Christmas Song (Solo) DH0121 |
This Bunch Of Stranded Canadians Having A Singalong Is Just The Cutestby Harley Jones |
Excerpts from www.pedestrian.tv report: written by Sam George-Allen This bunch of cheery Canucks who found themselves stranded at an airport thanks to a delayed flight. Did they moan and passive-aggressively include the airline’s Twitter handle in their disgruntled tweets? Of course not; they’re Canadian. Instead, when the charmingly-named Sheldon Thornhill found himself stuck in Toronto after his WestJet flight to St John’s was delayed for ages, he brought out his accordion. His mate Sean Sullivan whipped out a guitar. And just like that, the two middle-aged musos had the whole gate singing and dancing. And not to your standard ‘Wonderwall‘ either – the two blokes are well-versed in Canadian traditional folk songs, and that’s what they played. Sullivan revealed to CBC News that this wasn’t the first time the pair had entertained people stymied in transit. He also said that even the captain of the delayed flight joined in the singalong. What’s purer than a gaggle of good-natured folk from the land of the maple leaf singing ‘Sweet Forget Me Not‘ to the sound of an accordion and a guitar in an airport terminal? Turns out: nothing. Happy holidays, you bunch of angels. |
Know the People Interviews Index Page Updatedby Harley Jones |
A list of Know the People Interviews published in the last 12 months are: Marconi Bellows interview at: 2017Marconi Giemme Bellows interview at: 2017Giemme Baffetti Accordions interview at: 2017Baffetti Fismen Accordions interview at: 2017Fismen Italcinte musical instrument straps interview at: 2017Italcinte MusicTech Factory interview at: 2017MusicTech Mengascini Nello Accordion Factory interview at: 2017MN-Interview Giustozzi Accordions & Diatonics Factory interview at: 2017GiustozziAcc Alessandrini Accordion Factory interview at: 2017Alessandrini Fisitalia Accordion Factory interview at: 2016Fisitalia Serenellini Accordion Factory interview at: 2016Serenellini See over 100 other interviews at: Celebrity Interviews |
Marco Lo Russo recording ‘Ave Maria’, Sermoneta - Italyby Rob Howard |
Italian accordionist Marco Lo Russo has composed and recorded ‘Ave Maria’, released as a single on November 18th as a digital download and as an MP3, containing two versions: vocal (Martina Mannozzi - soprano)/accordion/piano and instrumental – accordion and piano. This composition is dedicated to Pope Francis. Born in 1977, Marco Lo Russo graduated in classical accordion from the Conservatory of Music G. Rossini, Pesaro, Italy. He is an innovative musician, an international concert accordionist, composer, arranger, producer (Rouge Sound Production), and a Professor at the Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia, Rome. For further information email: press@marcolorusso.com |
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St Andrews Concert, Perth - UKby Rob Howard |
The Perth Strathspey & Reel Society (MD Willie Ewan) performs in concert on Saturday November 25th, 7.30pm, at the Souter Theatre, AK Bell Library, Perth, Scotland. The concert also features accordionist Shane Brogan and others. |
Erika’s Dinner Dance Date, Haut-Fays – Belgiumby Rob Howard |
On Saturday November 25th, 6.30pm, the popular musette accordionist Erika, known as ‘The Princess of the Accordion’ and her keyboard accompanist Jean-Marie, play for a dinner-dance at Salle le cercle Saint Remacle, Haut-Fays, Belgium. Erika Honorez, from Tilly, a village near to Villers La Ville, Belgium, comes from a musical family, and received her first accordion at the age of 5 years. Erika's teacher was Mr Franz Lebrun from the Brussels Conservatory, and she studied the theory of music and classical music, and then specialized in the musette genre. Since 1981 Erika has been performing, composing, and recording. She has appeared on radio and TV in Belgium and France. Erika has recorded many CDs and DVDs, which are available through her website. For further information email: erika@erika.be |
Mazaika ‘Russian, Gypsy and Retro Pop Music’ Concert, London - UKby Rob Howard |
The duo Mazaika – Igor Outkine (digital accordion and vocals) and Elizabeth Harrison (violin) – perform authentic Russian folk, gypsy, romance, tango, songs from famous Russian films, 60,70,80s pop songs and some of Igor’s original music on Saturday November 25th, 8pm, at the Russian restaurant Stolle, 45-47 Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1 7PN - 5 minutes walk from Camden tube station. Tickets: £15 in advance, £20 on the door. For further information email: igor.outkine@yahoo.com |
Natalija Japerte performs in an Autumn Concert, Cumbria – UKby Rob Howard |
An ‘Autumn Concert’ takes place on Sunday November 26th, 7pm, at Brigsteer Village Hall, Cumbria, northern England. The concert features accordionists Natalija Japerte (Latvia) and Alan Platts, and other musicians. Natalija Japerte was born in 1982 in Daugavpils, Latvia, and graduated from Daugavpils Music College where she had studied with the leading teacher of accordion, Valery Khodukin. She competed successfully in several international competitions, and then studied at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, Vilnius, under the tutelage of Eduardas Gabnis. Natalija now lives and works in Kendal (Cumbria). She is engaged in many activities promoting and sharing her passion for the accordion. She is currently working on the production of an accredited music syllabus for the accordion which will aid future teachers and students of this wonderful instrument. |
Accordion Gala tribute to Eugénia Lima, Serta – Portugalby Rob Howard |
An Accordion Gala concert in tribute to Eugénia Lima (1926-2014) takes place on Sunday November 26th, 5pm, at the Casa da Cultura, Serta, Castelo Branco, Portugal. Performing are Joao Filipe Guerreiro, Jose Claudio, Fabio Guerreiro, Catarina Brilha, David Antunes, Patricia Farinha, Vasco Miguel, Miguel Ribeiro, the ‘Guitarra Portuguesa e o Fado’, and the group ‘Taconeando’. The highly accomplished and popular Portuguese accordionist and composer Eugénia Lima graduated from the Conservatoire in Paris. She toured Europe and Africa extensively, and was a prolific recording artist. |
Alan Young @ Black Country Accordion Club, West Midlands – UKby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Alan Young is the guest at the Black Country Accordion Club, Rowley Regis Disability Centre, West Midlands B65 9AT, on Monday November 27th, 7.30pm. Entry is £5, but with fish and chips supper the entry is £8, payable at the door from 7pm. Alan Young, from the Isle of Wight, is known as a jazz accordionist, pianist, and keyboards with vocals entertainer. He is also a full-time accordion technician and tuner. For further information email: accordions2010@hotmail.co.uk |
Cherish the Ladies ‘Celtic Christmas Tour 2017’ – USA, Irish Republicby Rob Howard |
The all-female band Cherish the Ladies, who specialize in Irish traditional songs and dance music, begin their ‘Celtic Christmas Tour 2017’ on November 28th with dates in different parts of the USA, followed by two dates in Ireland on December 30th and January 6th. Details are on the poster. "It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn't enjoy what they do", says the Boston Globe speaking of Cherish the Ladies, the long-running, Grammy-nominated, Irish-American super group, formed in New York City in 1985 to celebrate the rise of extraordinary women in what had been a male-dominated Irish music scene. They have since toured the world, played the White House and the Olympics, recorded 16 outstanding albums including ‘An Irish Homecoming’, a live recording of their Emmy winning TV special that aired across America and Ireland. For further information email: contact@cherishtheladies.com |
Carmela de Feo Tour Dates – Germanyby Rob Howard |
Accordionist, actress, singer and comedienne Carmela de Feo, known as ‘La Signora’, takes her one-woman show on tour in Germany from November 30th until December 21st. The dates are on the poster. Carmela de Feo, born in Germany of Italian parents, studied the accordion at Folkwang Hochschule, Essen, with Professor Mie Mikie, then with Ivan Koval and in 1997 she completed a tango master class with Hugo Diaz. She was a member of the Tango ensemble ‘Primavera del Tango’, and also has done much work performing in theatres and at music and comedy festivals. |
Zoe Tiganouria Concert Dates, Athens – Greeceby Rob Howard |
Greek accordionist and composer Zoe Tiganouria performs her own compositions in concert next month, on four Saturdays - December 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th at S??? 1909, Athens. These four shows will also involve singers and Tango, ballroom, and belly dancers. Musicians involved include Stephanos Chatzianagnostos – flute, Yiannis Tailas – guitar, George Politis – bass, and Stelios Generalis – drums. For further information email: info@zoe-music.net |
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Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Unveils New Websiteby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
The Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA), a proud member of the International Music Council (IMC) an Official NGO partner of UNESCO has just unveiled its brand new website, offering a new look for the 82 year old organization. The newly released site features all the latest technology making it adaptive for various viewing mediums, while adding updated and new content. One highlight is the addition of pictures of all of the World Champions. The first International competition was held in 1938 when it was won by the French accordionist Freddy Balta (picture left). The competition was suspended around the war years, and when it resumed in 1948, the competition was officially named the Coupe Mondiale and won by Yvette Horner. Through the extensive CIA Archive collection being held in at the CIA headquarters in Finland, and help from CIA member nations, over the course of many years, it was possible to find pictures of all the Champions, which have now been added to the site. In addition, pictures have also been added of the 12 CIA Presidents found during the CIA's 82 year history as well as other historical information. The site contains a full list of the CIA members and Award Winners, with additional information on the IMC and the various CIA projects including the World Accordion Orchestra, The World Accordion Museum Alliance, Archives and World Accordion Day. We invite you to explore the new site by visiting www.accordions.com/cia/ |
El Accordion Rusia News cambia de formato - Rusiaby Harley Jones |
El Accordion Russia News está cambiando de formato. De una publicación mensual a una con artículos frecuentes y en la medida que ocurren las cosas. Las noticias serán de Rusia y Europa del Este y contarán con artistas rusos en todas partes del mundo. Los editores serán, el ganador de la competencia internacional Arseniy Strokovskiy (foto a la derecha) y el periodista Oksana Strokovskaya. El nuevo formato del Accordion Russia News ya está en línea. Para aquellos que no saben leer ruso, hay un enlace de traducción en línea. |
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CD Review: New Klezmer Tales CD by Christian Riganelli & Massimo Mazzoniby Alessandro Mugnoz |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of New Klezmer Tales CD by Christian Riganelli (accordion), Massimo Mazzoni (sax soprano and contralto). Review by Alessandro Mugnoz. |
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