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33. Wettbewerb/Festival "Città di Castelfidardo" - Italien
Internationaler Wettbewerb"Terem Crossover Competition.RU,"St. Petersburg - Russland
Neue CD von Gordon Pattullo , Schottland - GB
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Internet International Accordion Competition "Shpakprize", New York, USAEastbourne Accordion Festival, Sussex – UK
Future events |
Paulo Jorge Ferreira Concerts, Porto, Torres Vedras - PortugalTwo Days! Two Historic Locations! One Great Polka Band!, Minnesota – USAPremiere with and for Francesco Palazzo, Bari – ItalyAll Scotland Championships, Perth - UKAccordionist Lisa-Lee Leslie in ‘A Christmas Carol’ - European TourNikolai Ryskov-Amor Quintet Concert, London - UKAccordion Workshops and Concert, Bologna – ItalyJose Valadez Recital, Monterrey – Mexico
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New Music - 'The Original Boogie Woogie, advanced version' 'The Original Boogie Woogie, intermediate version'New Music - 'Impulse of passion'
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Coupe Mondiale Daily Report/tägliche Berichterstattung Glasgow - GBby Harley Jones |
 Der Coupe Mondiale hat am Diestag den 21. Oktober begonnen und bis zum Sonntag, den 26. Oktober gibt es täglich einen Bericht über den Wettbewerb hier unter "Daily Reports" online nachzuslesen.Mit 100 Wettbewerbsteilnehmern für den 2008 Schottland Event, kann man ohne Zweifel von einem Rekordjahr sprechen. In unserem Bericht gibt es außerdem eine detaillierte Information über die Wettbewerber, ihre Musik und natürlich die Ergebnisse der verschiedenen Kategorien. |
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33. Wettbewerb/Festival "Città di Castelfidardo" - Italienby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| Die 33. Edition des Città di Castelfidardo Wettbewerbes und Festivals ist zu Ende. Die Resultate und einen ausführlichen 10-Seiten Fotoreport von Besuchern, den Teilnehmern, Persönlichkeiten und den verschiednen Events finden Sie unter 2008 Photographs & Results online. |
Internationaler Wettbewerb"Terem Crossover Competition.RU,"St. Petersburg - Russlandby Alexander Shirunov |
  Die Musikvereinigung "Friends of Terem-Quartett", mit der Unterstützung des russischen Ministeriums für Kultur und St. Petersburg Regierung Ausschuß für Kultur, organisieren den ersten Internationalen Instrumental Ensemble Wettbewerb Terem Crossover Competition.RU. Der Wettbewerb findet in St. Petersburg vom 22 bis 28 März 2010, mit der Qualifikationsrunde im September 2009 statt.Das Konzept hinter dem Wettbewerb ist einzigartig. Terem Crossover Competition.RU ist offen für alle Ensembles mit akustischen Musikinstrumenten z. B. die Violine, Klarinette, Klavier oder das Flügelhorn. Und natürlich, dem Akkordeon - eines der meist Flamboyant Instrumenten, mit wohlverdienter Anerkennung im Bereich der Kammermusik! Die Repertoire Anforderungen ermöglichen den Teilnehmern ohne jeglicher Altersbegrenzung, ihr "kreatives Potenzial“ in vollständig unabhängiger Form zum besten zu geben. Die Jury des Wettbewerbs setzt sich aus den maßgeblichsten Persönlichkeiten der Musik-Welt zusammen: Musiker, Komponisten, Dirigenten, Produzenten und Regisseure der großen europäischen Musikfestivals. Der Wettbewerb findet in besten Lokalitäten St. Petersburgs statt - die Auditionen in der Glinka Academic Capella. Die Gala-Konzert im großen Bolschoi-Saal der Schostakowitsch-Philharmonie und werden auf einem der führenden nationalen TV-Kanäle übertragen. Die TEREM CROSSOVER COMPETITION.RU Preis Fonds liegt bei über 30000 Euro. Die Gewinner erhalten neben zusätzlichen Preisen außerdem einen Vertrag für mehrere Konzerte in den wichtigsten Konzertsälen von Russland. Dies ist eine einmalige Gelegenheit für Musiker, sich auf höchster Ebene zu profilieren, ihren eigenen Horizont zu erweitern, Erfahrungen auszutauschen, Musiker aus der ganzen Welt zu treffen und ein Sprung nach vorn in ihre musikalische Karriere zu machen! Ab dem 10. Dezember 2008 werden Anmeldungen angenommen. Der Wettbewerbs-Direktor ist Alexander Shirunov Für Information e-mail: terem.competition@gmail.com |
Neue CD von Gordon Pattullo , Schottland - GBby Rob Howard |
 Akkordeonist Gordon Pattullo und seine sechsmann Ceilidh Band haben eine neue CD mit dem Titel "Seven Star Ceilidh" herausgebracht, die sich auf die “Stars” der Gruppe bezieht: Gordon Pattullo - Akkordeon, Angela Maceachern - Geige, John Crawford - Klavier, Brian Cruickshank - Bass, Billy Thom - Schlagzeug, Billy Young - Gitarre und Banjo und Fraser Pattullo - kleine Blasinstrumente und whistle. Ein umfassendes Musikprogramm für Tänze Gay Gordons, kanadischen Barn Tanz, Dashing White Sergeant, St. Bernard's Waltzer, Britannia Two Step, Military Two Step, Orcadian-Stripe the Willow und Virginia Reel. Weiters sind auf der CD noch 2 Solo-Stücke: der "Jacqueline Waltzer" - Akkordeon, Dill Pickle Rag - Gitarre, Jig und Hornpipe - small pipes, kanadische Reels - Geige, "Leaving Stoer" - Klavier, und Duette: "Kate Martin's Waltzer" - Akkordeon und low whistle und "Will Powrie, die Angus Ploughman " - Akkordeon und Geige. Wenn Sie Information möchten dann schreiben Sie bitte via e-mail an: gordonpattullo@hotmail.com |
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by Tania Lukic-Marx
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  The competition "Shpakprize", was founded by Nina Shpak, Elena Belashova, Alexander Shpak and the American corporation ShpakInternational Inc., in 2007. The main idea of the competition was the financial support of talented bayan (accordion) players.The competition was held in 2 stages, with the qualifying round held via video recordings, by the corporation: ShpakInternational, Inc., and the final held via the Internet. The jury members were: Vladimir Besfamilnov (Ukraine), Pavel Fenyuk (Ukraine), Tania Lukic-Marx (Australia), Alexander Sevastian (Canada), Vladimir Shashin (Russia), Namie Taniguchi (Japan), Aleksander Vasin (USA), Mika Väyrynen (Finland), Vladimir Zubitsky (Italy/Ukraine), and Aleksander Zhurbin (USA/Russia). Scores were based on a 25 point system, and each member of the jury sent in their marks by mail. There were 17 competitors, from China, Croatia, Russia, Spain and the Ukraine. Three competitors were disqualified for technical reasons. Top 10 finalists were awarded with Prizes and Diplomas. Based on the results of the competition, there will be a booklet and a DVD officially published. The next competition will take place in 2009. Results of the Competition (equal results-in alphabetical order): 1st -Yuriy Kipen (Ukraine) 2nd -Arkady Kazarian (Russia) 2nd -Venedikt Peunov (Russia) 3rd -Miran Vaupotic (Croatia) 3rd-Evgeniy Suslov(Russia) Top 10 Finalist-Anton Yrazov (Russia) Top 10 Finalist-Arthur Kazarian (Russia) Top 10 Finalist-Aleksandr Minenok (Russia) Top 10 Finalist-Jesus Penaranda Portilla (Spain) Top 10 Finalist-Men Nan (China) Special Prize for original transcription-Evgeniy Suslov (Russia) Special Prize for music of Vl.Zolotarev-Liu Rui (China) For further information email: tanialm@optusnet.com.au |
by Rene Mairis
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 The Eastbourne Festival had it all and much, much more. The event was a sell out so take note of warnings to book early in future. Word has got out, Eastbourne is the place to be.The virtuoso playing of Italy’s Marco Valenti was unforgettable. Each evening he gave a faultless performance, playing favourites such as Monti’s ‘Czardas’ and ‘The Carnival of Venice’; works by Piazzolla e.g. ‘Libertango’, ‘Oblivion’; and pieces from the classical repertoire – ‘Caprices’, by Paganini, Liszt’s ‘Hungarian Rhapsody No.5’, and my favourite, ‘Toccata’, by Paradisi. Marco showed his technical mastery and musicianship and charmed us all with his gentle manner. The newly crowned UK Roland V-Accordion champion Johnny-Lee Leslie displayed his superb technical command of the instrument, and his programme included some wonderful Bach (‘Prelude and Fugue, BWV 554’), Scarlatti, Piazzolla, Galliano and Brahms. As well as this we had not ‘Girl Power’ but ‘Pearl Power’ as our much loved Pearl Fawcett-Adriano played each evening. Her programmes included classical gems like ‘Dance of the Comedians’ (Smetana) and ‘Hungarian Dance No.5’ (Brahms); some of her own compositions (‘Musette Italiano’, ‘Sleepy Blues’), and pieces by Deiro and Frosini. I was particularly taken with ‘Robins at Sunrise’ (Frosini), which is full of unexpected harmonies and nuances and showed Pearl’s wonderful control of touch and bellows which makes her playing so unique. The Crawley Accordion Orchestra, conducted by Shaun Hunter, entertained with such pieces as ‘The Thunderer’, by Sousa, suites (e.g. ‘Henry Mancini in Concert’), ‘Domino’, Chappell’s ‘Melodeon Cocktail No.2’, ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’, ‘Cavatina’, Renato Bui’s ‘Fantasy in Concert’, and many others. Andrew Lukins delighted the audience with a most entertaining recital on the xylophone accompanied by his dad, David, on the accordion. Andrew also played with his parents as part of ‘Corn Rigs’, providing the music for a barn dance. The classes included orchestra with Jean Hanger, a teaching seminar on ‘Libertango’, with Trevani, beginners’ class with Sue Bennett, jazz with Harry Hussey, a folk dance group with Angie Lukins, and a seminar on bellows control with Pearl Fawcett-Adriano. In the afternoons we mortals were given the chance to perform and/or listen, and there never seems to be a shortage of victims/volunteers for these sessions. The next Eastbourne Festival Weekend will be February 20th-23rd 2009 at a new venue, the Queen’s Hotel, which is right by the pier. For further information email: jr@eastbourne-music-festivals.co.uk |
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by Harley Jones
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 Portuguese accordionist Paulo Jorge Ferreira who released the CD Percursos, available online, is performing in concert, as follows:October 25th, 12noon - Duo Damian – accordion duo, with Pedro Santos, at the Casa da Música, Sala 2, Porto November 10th, 9.30pm - Cine Teatro, Torres Vedras - Artclac –duo, with clarinet player Carlos Alves For further concert information, Paulo Jorge Ferreira email is: pjorgef@hotmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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 Eddie Blazonczyk's Versatones perform on Saturday October 25th, 7pm – 11pm, at the Star Club Hall, Kettle River, MN, and on Sunday October 26th, 2pm – 6pm, at the Withrow Ballroom & Event Center, Stillwater, MN.For further information email: mossak@popp.net |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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 On Sunday October 26th, at 6pm, at the Royal Theater, Bari, concert accordionist Francesco Palazzo will give a premiere performance of a work for accordion and string orchestra, by Louis Morlea. Francesco Palazzo will perform with the Orchestra della Società di Bari, MD Maestro Matthew Bettinelli. The composition, dedicated to Francesco Palazzo, is divided into three movements and has a very rhythmic Mediterranean style with contemporary influences.For further information email: info@francescopalazzo.it |
by Rob Howard
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 The 59th All Scotland Accordion & Fiddle Championships take place in Perth, Scotland, on November 1st. The festival begins with a ceilidh at The Queen’s Hotel on Friday October 26th, from 8pm.The Saturday evening variety concert, 6.45pm, stars Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, and also includes the Bill Wilkie Accordion Orchestra, accordionists Roya MacLean, Craig Paton and Tom Orr, comedian Eddie Devine and Eddie Rose, the Julie Young Dancers, the Sandra Wright Show Dancers, and the Michael Philip Scottish Dance Band. The evening concert – always a sell out - also features a competition in which 5 players will compete to become the All Scotland Accordion Champion 2008. The All Scotland Accordion Championships began in 1949, and has been organised since its inception by Bill Wilkie MBE. For further information email: wilkiesmusic@btconnect.com |
by Rob Howard
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 A stage version of the classic Charles Dickens novel ‘A Christmas Carol’, set to music composed by Thomas Johnson, is now on a European tour until the end of the year. This version of the tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge’s redemption features accordionist Lisa-Lee Leslie. October 27th until 31st, 2 performances daily at the Teatr Bajka, Warsaw, Poland November 16th, 7.30pm - Grand Theatre, Lancaster, UK 17th, 7.30pm - Grand Theatre, Lancaster 18th, 8pm - Palace Theatre, Newark 19th, 8pm - Theatre Royal, Winchester 20th, 8pm - Theatre Royal, Winchester 29th, 8pm – Buxton Opera House December 1st, 8pm - Jersey Opera House 2nd, 8pm - Jersey Opera House 4th, 7.30pm - Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis 5th, 7.30pm - Alexandra Theatre, Bognor Regis 7th, 7pm - Apollo Theater, Siegen, Germany 8th, 8pm - Sonthofen Haus, Oberallgäu 9th, 4pm and 8pm - Stadtsaal Zofingen, Switzerland 11th, 11am - Amerika Haus, Münich, Germany 11th, 7.30pm - Amerika Haus, Münich From December 12th until 20th, performances take place at 11am and 7.30pm, at Amerika Haus, Münich, with no performances on December 14th. On December 19th the early performance is at 9am. For further information email: lisasaccordion@hotmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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 Russian accordionist Nikolai Ryskov leads the Amor Quintet in a concert of music by Astor Piazzolla on November 8th, 7.30pm, at St Stephen’s Church, Gloucester Road, London SW7 4RL. The group line up is: Nikolai Ryskov – bayan accordion, Anne Marie Curran - violin, Igor Selutin - guitar, Eugenia Terentieva - piano, Nick Haward - double bass.The program includes: ‘Milonga Del Angel’, ‘La Muerte Del Angel’, ‘Otono Porteno’, ‘Romance Del Diablo’, ‘Tango Para Una Ciudad’, ‘Soledad’, ‘Fugata’, ‘Canto De Octubre’, ‘Decarissimo’, and Russian songs by guest vocalist Yuri Verevkine. For further information email: nryskov@googlemail.com |
by Rob Howard
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 A weekend of accordion workshops and a concert, led by Claudio Jacomucci, focusing on contemporary music, take place at the Accademia Fisarmonicistica Italiana, Centro Sociale Lazzaretto, Bologna, from November 21st to 24th. The concert involves Claudio Jacomucci, David Sarnelli, Luca Piovesan, Alisia Fragassi, Luca Pignata, Jutta Winter and Mario Muccitto. For further information email: davidsarnelli@yahoo.it |
by Rob Howard
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 Accordionist José Alfonso Valadez Alanís, from Monterrey, Nuevo León, México, performs a recital at the Casa de la Cultura de Monterrey, on Wednesday November 5th, 7.30pm. Entrance is free. José’s program includes works by Chopin, Offenbach, Suppé and Moncayo, among others. For further information email: josevaladez@intercable.net |
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by Rebecca Oliver
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| Rebecca Oliver accordionist as well as a arranger and music writer, releases 2 new works for accordion available for purchase online, 'The Original Boogie Woogie, advanced version' and 'The Original Boogie Woogie, intermediate version'. Samples of this music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Vassily Glubochenko
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| Vassily Glubochenko - accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, and scientist, release 1 new work for accordion available for purchase online, 'Impulse of passion'. Samples of this music is available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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