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¡NUEVO RECORD MUNDIAL! CHINA
EL ACORDEONISTA JOHN MaCDonald COMPITE EN LOS COMMONWEALTH GAMES, GLASGOW – R.U.
FESTIVAL DEL GREMIO INTERNACIONAL DE ACORDEONISTAS Y PROFESORES – EEUU
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Video: Opening Concert of Champions, Shi Xuan and Liu Zhao - ChinaNatalia Purits Dies in Tragic Accident – NorwayVideo: Opening Concert of Champions, Cao Ye and Tan Jia Liang - ChinaVideo: Viktor Romanko Concert - ChinaClassic Kyiv Duo @ Stockport Accordion Club, Cheshire – UKVideo: Group "Oesch's die Dritten" Performance, Rust - GermanyVideo: Opening Concert of Champions, Cao Ye and Tan Jia Liang Duet - China‘14 Years Ago’: Jon Hammond visits the Czech Republic in 2000
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NHAA Meeting, New Hampshire – USAItalian Music Concert, Western Cape – South AfricaMirco Patarini ConcertErika & Jean-Marie Dance, Incourt – BelgiumSidmouth Folk Week, Devon – UKMarco Lo Russo’s Summer Festival Concerts – Poland, ItalyRaimondas Sviackevičius BSM Trio Concert, Palanga – LithuaniaTian Jianan Concert, Seattle – USAIan Lowthian Accordion Weekends, Scotland - UK
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Franco Cambareri Releases Two New CompositionsBAIDI Accordion Orchestra Releases eTracks Album - ChinaDan and Kim Christian Releases CD - USAPaul Chamberlain's new CD 'Accordion Sensations' and Tour – UKDan and Kim Christian Releases CD - USADan and Kim Christian Releases CD - USA
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“3 Couleurs” CD by Lydie Auvray e AUVRETTESHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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AAA “SEMINARIOS DE ACORDEÓN” 2014, NUEVA YORK – EEUUby Rob Howard |
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 La Asociación Americana de Acordeonistas (AAA) se enorgullece de anunciar el 20º seminario de acordeón, igualmente se celebrará una serie de excelentes conciertos. Las fechas son el 1, 2 y 3 de agosto en el Tenri Cultural Institute, 43A West 13th St, Nueva York. Como cada año, el evento tiene un título propio, para este año es: “The Everyday Accordion: Ordinary x Proper = Radiant”. El moderador es Dr Williamo Schimmel. Las clases serán a las 15:00 y los conciertos a las 19:00.Micki Goodman, Dr. Robert Young McMahan, Paul Stein, Godfrey Nelson, Lorraine Nelson Wolf, Rita Barnea, Will Holshouser, Ken Laufer, Lee Mc Clure, Kathleen Tipton, Mayumi Mayaoka, Doug Makofka, Bob Goldberg, Melissa Elledge, Mark Nathanson, Art Bailey, Mary Spencer Knapp, Erica Marie Mancini, Benjamin Ickies, Corn Mo, John Foti, Rachid Eladlouni, Rachel Swaner, Mark Nathanson, David First, David Stoler, Brian Dewan, Dr. Hugo Goldenzweig, Dr. Rocco Jerry, Dave Soldier, Milica Paranosic, Dan Cooper, Noah Creshevsky, Demitrius Spaneas, Peter Jarvis, Tomoka Sugawara, Yoichi Fukui, Michael Dames, Linda Reed, Dragica Banic-Curcic, Peter Flint, Ingrid Kvale, Marni Rice, Genevieve Leloup, Bjorn Skjelbred, Carl Riehl, Ralph Crispino y, por supuesto Dr. William Schimmel, serán los invitados incluídos para la edición del presente año. Puedes descargar toda la información necesaria en: 2014AA-Seminar Obra y Cds de Schimmel en: William Schimmel |
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¡NUEVO RECORD MUNDIAL! CHINAby Rob Howard |
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| Un nuevo record mundial de número de acordeonistas tocando juntos se ha conseguido la semana pasada en China, con 1361 acordeonistas tocando juntos el himno nacional. El record Guinnes es oficial, Lisa Hoffman acudió en persona y tomo cuenta de los allí presentes, certificando más tarde la realización y consecución del logro. Imágenes: 2014Guinness Reportaje y vídeos: 2014HohnerReport |
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EL ACORDEONISTA JOHN MaCDonald COMPITE EN LOS COMMONWEALTH GAMES, GLASGOW – R.U.by Rob Howard |
 El acordeonista escocés John MacDonald, hijo del famoso acordeonista Fergie MacDonald, se encuentra compitiendo en la categoría de tiro con rifle en los Juegos de Commonwealth de Glasgow, del 23 de julio al 3 de agosto.Su padre escribe en su cuenta de facebook: “Estoy seguro del orgullo que siente todo el mundo hacía mi hijo, los últimos dos años los ha dedicado a perfeccionar su técnica para conseguir entrar en las rondas clasificatorias para la selección de los juegos (...)” Puede parecer una noticia extravagante pero MacDonald no es el único en realizar esta práctica, el acordeonista italiano Mirco Patarini es un gran tirador que ha ganado numerosas competiciones, por poner un ejemplo. |
FESTIVAL DEL GREMIO INTERNACIONAL DE ACORDEONISTAS Y PROFESORES – EEUUby Harley Jones |
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| El 74º Accordionist & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) Festival se está celebrando entre los días 23 y 26 de julio en el Crowne Plaza San Francisco International Airport Hotel, San Francisco. La imagen superior incluye a “Great Morgani” con el miembro ejecutivo de la ATG Kevin Friedrich y el presidente de la ATG Betty Jo Simon. Puedes estar seguro, además de la excelente vestimenta que porta, el Gran Morgani hace una música maravillosa. Imagen y vídeo de Dan Grauman. En las próximas semanas se ampliará la información del evento. |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
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| Video 1: Opening Concert performance by Shi Xuan student of Prof. Li Cong at the Shanghai Normal University performed Diligence, then Spring Breeze Spring, an arrangement of a famous Chinese folk melody. Video 2: Opening Concert performance by Liu Zhao, Gallardo,Tico Tico, Smooth Criminal, with dancers from Shenzhen. The video below has a section where Liu Zhao leaves the stage and because there was only one camera in the middle of the audience, Liu Zhao could not be filmed all the way through the audience. You do hear all the music. Daily Reports and video at: 2014HohnerReport |
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 Natalia Purits, Russian accordion teacher and the mother of the highly accomplished international competition winner Josif Purits, died on July 13th in a tragic accident in Norway. Natalia fell off a cliff, and into a river where she drowned. She had recently been seriously ill, had had operations, and was in Norway on a holiday to recuperate. Natalia’s late husband Josif briefly taught their young son Josif (born 1988), and she then took over the teaching following Josif senior’s sudden death in 1996. Their son went on to win many international competitions and perform concerts around Russia, Eastern and Western Europe. Natalia was a well-known teacher, and last year led master classes at the Palanga Festival in Lithuania. For further information email: elibass@bk.ru |
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| Video 1: Cao Ye was 2nd place winner at the 2012 Klingenthal and 2nd at the 2011 Coupe Mondiale Entertainment category competitions. Cao Ye performed Pondichery Tango composed by Jérôme Richard at the Opening Concert. Cao Ye is now a teacher at the Music College of Shenyang Province. Video 2 and 3: Tan Jia Liang was the winner of the 2012 Primus Ikaalinen International Accordion Competition and 2nd and 3rd placegetter at the Coupe Mondiale Entertainment category. Tan Jia Liang at the Opening Concert, played three arrangements he had made of Chinese folk songs. Daily Reports and video at: 2014HohnerReport |
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| Video of Viktor Romanko performing two works on the 19th July. Video 1: Awaiting the title/composer. Video 2: La Campanella: Concert Etude on a Theme by Paganini Rudolf Wuerthner Over 1,500 entrants were participating. Daily Reports and video at: 2014HohnerReport |
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 The brilliant Classic Kyiv Duo returned to Stockport Accordion Club, Cheshire, as Club Night guests on July 16th. The concert began with a set from the Stockport AC Band (MD Derek Stubbs), performing a ‘Gay Gordons’ medley, ‘In the Mood’, and ‘The Dambusters’, followed by contributions from Rob Howard, Helen Rich, Betty Molloy/Chris Green, and Stefan Andrusychyn. The Classic Kyiv Duo - Igor Sayenko and Oleksiy Kolomoiets – on their annual tour from the Ukraine, did two lengthy spots, the first of which began with a spectacular ‘Widor’s Toccata No 5’, usually played on pipe organs, but rarely on accordions. Their program also included ‘Winter’ from the ‘Four Seasons’ by Vivaldi, ‘Vocalise’ - Rachmaninov, ‘Libertango’ and ‘Oblivion’ – Piazzolla, ‘Sabre Dance’ - Khachaturian, ‘Flight of the Bumblebee’ – Rimsky-Korsakov, ‘Under the River Seine’ – Gaidenko, ‘Variations on Ukrainian Folk Songs’ – Novikov, and more. The duo’s great artistry and wonderful performance earned them a standing ovation, and we all left feeling happy after an outstanding concert. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
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| Published on Jul 13, 2014. The Every Sunday Music Show in the Europapark Rust (Amusement Park), with Stefan Mross for the the World Cup Finals. The group "Oesch's die Dritten" perform "In den Bergen" (In the Mountains in English). |
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| This really captured the attention of the audience. Cao Ye and Tan Jia Liang put silk covers on their keyboards and then played La Tempest! Daily Reports and video at: 2014HohnerReport |
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 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending July 21st 2000 included a report of an impending tour of the Czech Republic by New York-based accordionist Jon Hammond. These days Jon Hammond plays jazz on the Hammond organ, presents a radio show, and still does much international travelling. He still plays the accordion, but is currently busier as an organist. USA Accordionist Tours Czech Republic USA accordionist Jon Hammond will tour the Czech Republic in September giving concerts in Malostranska Beseda, Prague on September 21st and a seminar during the Muzika 2000 trade show. This will be the fourth time Jon has held a seminar at the show, which will be moderated and translated by Ales Kralik chief Redaktur of Muzikus. The show caters for a variety of musical instruments, accessories, lights, sound gear etc., organized by the Czech music magazine ‘Muzikus’ and the city of Prague. Jon's concert program will include ‘Czechoslovakian Salsa Song’, ‘No X-cess Baggage Blues’ (a song Jon wrote for the Pakistan International Airways promotion), ‘Pocket Funk’, and ‘Late Rent’. |
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 The New Hampshire Accordion Association monthly meeting takes place on Saturday July 26th, 12.30pm until 4pm. The agenda is:12.30pm - Jam Session warm-up 1pm - Open Mike – ALL accordionists, including guests, may play solo, duet, trios, etc 1.30pm – Brief Business Meeting 1.40pm - Social Time – Snacks by NHAA, beverages by Accordion Connection 2pm - Orchestra Rehearsal (Non-orchestra players are excused. All silent listeners are welcome to stay.) Please bring your assigned individual parts for: • ‘Beatles Medley’ • ‘Patriotic Medley’ 4pm – Cleanup NHAA meets at Accordion Connection, LLC, 136 Route 106, Gilmanton, NH 03237. There will be no August meeting because ‘ACCORDIONS NOW!’, takes place August 8th -10th at Courtyard Nashua, 2200 Southwood Drive, Nashua, NH 03063. For further information email: regisdonna@yahoo.com |
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 Accordionist Stanislav Angelov performs an ‘Italian Music Concert’ programme on Sunday July 27th, 12pm, at the restaurant Mountain Shadows, Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa.Stanislav Angelov says, “This is the best way to spend a winter Sunday afternoon. Delicious food, wine and superb entertainment for the whole family! Tickets cost R160 and this is for the concert, light lunch, welcome drink and sweet treat”. For further information email: music@goodmusic.co.za |
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| Mirco Patarini Concert dedicated to Gervasio Marcosignori |
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 On Sunday July 27th, 6pm, Erika, known as ‘The Princess of the Accordion’, and her keyboard accompanist Jean-Marie play for dancing at La Fraternite, Valansart, Belgium. |
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 The annual Sidmouth Folk Week takes place from August 1st to 8th, and involves a huge number of singers, musicians, bands, and dance teams. There’s always a large number of accordion and concertina players involved in the concerts, workshops, and dancing, and this year includes John Kirkpatrick, Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham, Jim Causley, Chris Wood & Andy Cutting, Mary MacNamara, John Dipper, Ed Rennie, Dan Quinn, Rod Stradling, Paul Hutchinson, Oyster Band, Will Pound Band, English Contra Dance Band, Kathryn Tickell & The Side, to name but some. For further information email: press@sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk |
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 Marco Lo Russo has returned to Italy after the resounding success registered in Poland for participation in the Summer Music Festival in the town of Wieliczka (one of the centres of the material and spiritual culture and heritage of Poland, recognized by UNESCO). The events were sold out during the performance of Marco Lo Russo and singer/songwriter Agnieszka Chrzanowska.The dazzling duo attended the Wlodek Pawlik’s Grammy Award 2014 ceremony for the CD ‘Night in Calisia’, made with the American trumpeter Randy Brecker and the Philharmonic Orchestra of Kalisz in the prestigious cultural center Piwnica Pod Baranami in the heart of Krakow. The Summer 2014 edition of the festival of the Polish town of Wieliczka, as well as public figures including Poland, Adam Marek Panus, Artur Koziol, critics, journalists and artists who paid tribute to the Italian artists in the audience also The Laywer. The festival closed with a performance by Albano Carrisi, who hosted the acclaimed duo Chrzanowska/Lo Russo on the front row. The next month sees Marco Lo Russo in Italy at Ponza Summer 2014 on August 2nd, and again in Poland on August 8th for the ‘week of the song’ arranged by the most important cultural centers of Krakow (Loch Camelot, Piwnica Pod Baranami, Rynek Glówny Plac Nowy) and then in the prestigious Festiwal Gitara Piórem on August 16th in the mountain town of Karpacz. The month will close with two concerts, one August 21st, Ponza Summer, and then on August 23rd in Tarquinia Lido, Rome. For further information email: dina@marcolorusso.com |
by Rob Howard
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 The BSM Trio: Raimondas Sviackevicius – accordion, Vytautus, and Mindaugas Backus – cello, perform in concert on Monday August 4th, 8.30pm, at Rambye, Vytauto 35, Vytauto 54, Palanga, Lithuania.The trio’s repertoire includes music by Chick Corea, George Gershwin, Didier Lockwood, Miles Davis, Astor Piazzolla, Dave Brubeck, Henry Mancini, etc, and improvisation in "folk-jazz" style of Balkan, Jewish, Arab, and other international folk music. |
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 Tian Jianan from Beijing, performs a concert, Monday August 11th, 7.30 – 9.30 pm, at the Senior Center of West Seattle, 4217 S.W. Oregon Street, Seattle, WA 98116. Admission is $10. Tian Jianan, born in 1994, started playing the accordion at the age of five. In 2006, thanks to her outstanding exam results, Tian was admitted to the Middle School Affiliated to Central Conservatory of Music, taught by Professor Cao Xiaoqing. Tian has competed internationally and won first prize some 28 times, including accordion competitions in Castelfidardo (Italy), Klingenthal (Germany), Moscow (Russia), the Coupe Mondiale in 2009 in New Zealand and 2013 in Canada, etc. The Chinese Ministry of Culture presented her four times with the ‘World First-Class Art Competition’ award. The French composer Franck Angelis composed the work ‘Beijing 2011’ for her, and that work won the Best Original Solo Work Award at the 2013 Coupe Mondiale. CD and DVD's available online at: Tian Jianan |
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 Ian Lowthian has organised two forthcoming accordion weekends at Kirkhope House, Etrickbridge, Scottish Borders TD7 5JL. The dates are:August 30th/31st - an advanced weekend) October 4th/5th - an intermediate weekend) Look on Facebook page: ettrickbridgemusicweekends which has details of the courses, some pictures of the last one and a couple of folders full of tunes to give a guide to levels for each course. The courses will start about 10am on the Saturday with the all-important cup of coffee!, and finish about 4pm on the Sunday. On Saturday night we may have a wee session here at the house then invade the pub a bit later. (We will happily provide soft drinks for the evening but please feel free to bring your own alcoholic beverage!) Cost to include tuition, all resources, tea and coffee, lunch and an invitation to join us for some food on Saturday night (please let us know of any dietary requirements) will be £100. For further information email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
New and Updated Sites |
by Franco Cambareri
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 Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 2 new composition for accordion available for purchase online.'Viva El Toro', catalog: cfranco186 'In Loneliness', catalog: cfranco187 The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by BAIDI Accordion Orchestra
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 BAIDI Accordion Orchestra has released this album in eTracks (MP3) format download.'West Side Story', catalog: baidi01 with sound samples. Music performed by BAIDI Accordion Orchestra. |
by Dan and Kim Christian
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 Dan and Kim Christian has released this CD.'World Tour', catalog: dkchristian01 with sound samples. Music performed by Dan and Kim Christian. |
by Paul Chamberlain
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 Paul Chamberlain has released this CD with eTracks (MP3) format download.'Accordion Sensations', catalog: cpaulCD202 with sound samples. Music performed by Paul Chamberlain. |
by Dan and Kim Christian
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 Dan and Kim Christian has released this CD.'Polka Power', catalog: dkchristian02 with sound samples. Music performed by Dan and Kim Christian. |
by Dan and Kim Christian
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 Dan and Kim Christian has released this CD.'Squeeze Play', catalog: dkchristian03 with sound samples. Music performed by Dan and Kim Christian. |
CD Reviews |
by Alessandro Mugnoz
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of “3 Couleurs” CD by Lydie Auvray e AUVRETTES, Accordion, in Italian language, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. |
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