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Jazz Accordion Festival Castelfidardo 8-10 April, Castelfidardo - Italy
Beltango Spring Tour 2022 – Portugal, France, Germany, Austria
Online: British College of Accordionists 2022 Anniversary Festival – UK
Albuquerque Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp - USA
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Video: Sibelius Academy Accordion Festival, Opening Concert - Finland
NJAO Play-In Orchestra Concert – Netherlands
Video: Simone Zanchini and Gabriele Mirabassi - Italy
Online: Accordion Talks Podcasts
Video: Fuelles Salteños Perform “Marching for Arerunguá” – Uruguay
Future events |
25th Accordion Gala – France
Forro London 2022, England – UK
Accordion Orchestra Bayer Leverkusen e.V. Matinee Concert – Germany
Brandon McPhee Tours - Ireland
Riccardo Taddei Quartet “Curtain of Notes” Concert - Italy
Black Pencil Ensemble Performs at Floriade Expo 2022 – Netherlands
Advanced Accordion Weekend – UK
Amalgalis Duo Recital - Poland
Indiana Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish Festival – USA
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New and Updated Sites |
2022 ATG International Festival - USA
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12th International Competition for Diatonic Accordion – Sloveniaby Werner Weibert |
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| The 12th International Competition for Diatonic Accordion (Styrian type) for soloists will be held at the "Terme Olimia" in Podcetrtek, Slovenia from May 26th to 29th, 2022. The event is organised by the Harmonikaverband Osterreichs (HVO Austrian Accordion & Harmonica Association), in conjunction with the Slovenian Association ZDHS, Terme Olimia and Sudklang Harmonicas. Entries close on May 6th, 2022. Download competition rules in German, Slovenian, Italian, English: 2022DiatonicRules.pdf |
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Jazz Accordion Festival Castelfidardo 8-10 April, Castelfidardo - Italyby Harley Jones |
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 The Jazz Accordion Festival (JAF) is back, organised by the City of Castelfidardo Assessorato alla Cultura is being held on 8-10 April 2022. After the postponement of 2021 imposed by covid restrictions, the JAF is back. "We want to restart the 2022 musical season dedicated to bellows instruments”, says the Castlelfidardo councilor for culture Ruben Cittadini. Artistic Director is renowned Jazz accordionist Simone Zanchini. A feature on the evenings of Friday 8 and Saturday 9 April, is when all the musicians are asked to participate in the "JAF - session" a jam session in free jazz style with bellows and standard jazz instruments. All concerts are free: booking and information at Pro Loco Castelfidardo 0717822987. |
Beltango Spring Tour 2022 – Portugal, France, Germany, Austriaby Christine Johnstone |
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 Video: Beltango Quinteto performing “Felicia” composed by Enrique Saborido during La Locura Tango Musik Festival 2021.Beltango began their Spring concert tour on March 24th and will perform concerts in Portugal, France, Germany and Austria. Band members are Aleksandar Nikolic (bandoneon), Ivana Nikolic (piano & vocals), Antonija Barna (violin), Bogdan Pejic (guitar) and Petar Holik (double bass), who enjoy performing a variety of traditional tango pieces, Tango-Nuevo, contemporary tango and Balkango. See poster for details. |
Online: British College of Accordionists 2022 Anniversary Festival – UKby Rob Howard |
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 The British College of Accordionists (BCA), Principal Raymond Bodell, will host their 2022 Anniversary Festival online this year in May.The event will include a National Graded solo competition for each of the 12 examination grades, and an International Competition for soloists of all ages as well as junior and senior ensembles. The closing date for video entries is April 15th, 2022. Competition videos will then be forwarded to the jury members. The videos will be judged by National and International jury using the BCA’s marking criteria giving each performance a mark out of 100. Each jury member will submit their marks to the BCA and the result calculated & published for all categories on Sunday 15th May 2022. For further details visit the British College of Accordionists (BCA) website or email: ray.annabodell@gmail.com |
Albuquerque Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
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| Video 1: “Snow Train Shuffle” This is a fun, fast, showy number by John Gart. Duet arrangement by Dan Christian. Video 2: “Superman” This is an epic accordion arrangement of the "Superman: March." Dan Christian has taken the entire John Williams symphonic score and arranged it for just 2 accordions!! Kim and Dan Christian invite all to their Albuquerque Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp which will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico from May 12th to 14th, 2022. The fun, interactive 3 day event will include attendees working together with people from all over the USA to perform an awesome and entertaining set of music in front of an appreciative and energetic audience. The band will be accompanied by the famous Las Vegas drummer, Rich Delabio. The orchestra program will include "Gimme Some Lovin’" (Blues Brothers), "Peter Gunn" (Groovin' Detective Series Tune), "Cotton Candy Twist" (An original accordion chart - Swing), "Somewhere Out There" (James Horner), "Pilgrim's Chorus" (Wagner), "Danse Macabre" (St. Saens), and "Ombo" (Palmer-Hughes). Daily rehearsals, workshops and a dress rehearsal will culminate in a final concert at the First Unitarian Church on May 1th from 7pm to 9pm. Registrations close on April 1st, 2022. For further information: kdcstudios@gmail.com |
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Online: 15th Premio Andrea Parodi Competition, Finals in Sardinia - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| Registrations are now open for the online 15th Premio Andrea Parodi World Music Competition, which was created in honour of the distinguished Sardinian artist Andrea Parodi, who passed away 16 years ago. Contestant videos must be sent to the Artistic Commission established by the Foundation, who will select ten finalists to perform in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy at the "Premio Andrea Parodi" Festival 2022. The prize for the winner includes concerts and performances in some of the partner music festivals in their 2023 editions, such as European Jazz Expo (Sardinia), Folkest (Friuli), not forgetting the very same Premio Andrea Parodi 2023. Registration is free, and the deadline is 31st May 2022. Download competition rules here: 2022PremioAPRules.pdf |
Video: Sibelius Academy Accordion Festival, Opening Concert - Finlandby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: University of the Arts Helsinki - Sibelius Academy presents: Sibelius Academy Accordion Festival: Opening concert at Helsinki Music Centre - Camerata March 23, 2022 - 19:00 (UTC +2). The four-day Sibelius Academy Accordion Festival, held from March 23rd to 26th, 2022, showcases the endless possibilities the accordion presents in all genres of music. Almost all of the concerts except the closing concert will be streamed live. You can find more information about the concerts and the streaming links on https://www.uniarts.fi/en/event-calendar/?start=23.3.2022&end=27.3.2022&search_term=accordion%20festival Performers: Leonardo Rojnic, accordion Senni Vesanen, kantele Mark Reid Bulatovic, guitar Myra Pranajaya, piano Jin Oh, resitoija (recitative) Maria Kalaniemi, accordion Eero Grundström, harmonium Veli Kujala, accordion Petri Keskitalo, tuba Programme: Jin Oh (s. 1995): Tales of the Beginning of Time (2022, ke) Jukka Tiensuu (s. 1948): Egregore (2011) Leonardo Rojnic, harmonikka Senni Vesanen, kantele Mark Reid Bulatovic, kitara Myra Pranajaya, piano Jin Oh, resitointi Kom alla mina bröder - trad. sov. E.Grundström, M.Kalaniemi Toivo Kärki (1915-1992): Liljan (Liljankukka) - sov. E. Grundström, M.Kalaniemi, ruotsinkieliset sanat Lars Huldén Jeppo - trad. sov. E Grundström, M.Kalaniemi Maria Kalaniemi (s.1964): Suden tuutu - sov. E.Grundström, M.Kalaniemi Maria Kalaniemi: Housutango - sov. E.Grundström, M.Kalaniemi Maria Kalaniemi, harmonikka ja laulu Eero Grundström, harmooni Veli Kujala, harmonikka Tuomas Kettunen (s. 1992): Pidot (2021, ekS) Lotta Wennäkoski (s. 1970): Amorti (2018/2021) Stu Goldberg (s. 1954): Dedication - Veli Kujala, harmonikka Petri Keskitalo (s. 1972): Eiffel Petri Keskitalo: Tupolev Sivuca - Gadelha: Cada Um Torce Como Pode - Petri Keskitalo, tuuba & Veli Kujala, harmonikka |
NJAO Play-In Orchestra Concert – Netherlandsby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Netherlands Youth Accordion Orchestra (NJAO - Nederlands Jeugd Accordeon Orkest) will run a Play-In Concert in Fonteinkerk Amersfoort (Church in Amersfoort), Netherlands on June 11th, 2022 at 7.30pm. A variety of music will be played by an orchestra (conducted by Jorind Josemans), from Piazzolla to Queen and from Adele to Piaf. Rehearsals will be held on April 2nd, 3rd, 23rd, May 14th and June 11th from 10am to 4pm in Amersfoort or Apeldoorn. The orchestra (pictured below) consists of young accordionists, aged between 12 and 26, from various regions of the country. Participants of all levels and ages are invited to take part in this event. To register email: massoltof@hotmail.com |
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Video: Simone Zanchini and Gabriele Mirabassi - Italyby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: Simone Zanchini (accordion) in duo with Gabriele Mirabassi (clarinet) from Italy, performing jazz piece "A tone for Jobim" live at the 2020 Aegean Festival in Cesena. |
Online: Accordion Talks Podcastsby Christine Johnstone |
 A new series of accordion podcasts entitled “Accordion Talks” presents monthly discussions about our instrument.Comperes “Tina Feddersen and Laura Eigbrecht talk to very different conversation partners from the accordion world - in order to contribute to making the instrument even more visible in its musical, cultural and historical diversity”. "Accordion Talks" starts on Spotify on May 15th with Sašo Avsenik. Cover Art (left) by Carolin Potthast. |
Video: Fuelles Salteños Perform “Marching for Arerunguá” – Uruguayby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: Fuelles Salteños (picture below) performing their new song “Marching for Arerunguá” (Marchando pa Arerunguá). The group perform regularly in at events in Salto, Uruguay. |
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Handharmonika-Club Ditzingen 90th Birthday Celebrations – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Handharmonika-Club Ditzingen will celebrate their 90th Birthday with a matinee concert at the Rathaussaal Schöckingen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany on March 27th, 2022 at 11am. Their program will include "The Barber of Seville" (Rossini), "Caravan" (Duke Ellington & Juan Tizol), "Indifference" (Joseph Colombo & Toni Murena), "Samba Negra" (East Thilo Kalke) and a few other surprises. 3G rules apply and attendees must wear a FFP2 mask. For details email: info@hhc-ditzingen.de |
25th Accordion Gala – Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 25th Accordion Gala will be held at Salle de Marinieres, Porcieu-Amblagnieu, France on March 27th, 2022 and include a meal and show. The event is a tribute to French accordionist André Verchuren who passed away in 2013, and will include performances by ten accordionists with the Alain Michel orchestra. For details phone: 04.74.90.67.13 |
Forro London 2022, England – UKby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: Promotional video on Forro London 2022 Forro London 2022 will be held at the Dome in Tufnell Park, London, England from March 31st to April 4th, 2022. See poster for details. |
Accordion Orchestra Bayer Leverkusen e.V. Matinee Concert – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Accordion Orchestra Bayer Leverkusen e.V. (conducted by Monika Schneider) will hold a Matinee Concert at the Bayer Erholungshaus (Recreation House) in Leverkusen, Germany on April 3rd, 2022 at 11am. Their varied program will include "Sightseeing" Suite (Kai Armbruster), "Ti Vllio Bene" (Bossa Nova by Frank Morocco), 9th "Scherzo" Symphony (Beethoven, arrangement by Hans-Günther Kölz), "Seven Songs of Joy" (Wolfgang Ruß), "Esperanza" (Hermann Illenberger), and "McArthur Park" (1960s rock classic by Jimmy Webb). Admission is free. |
Brandon McPhee Tours - Irelandby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: Brandon McPhee performing his brand new single “The Flower of Inverness”, written by George Millar from The Irish Rovers. The video was recorded in the Highland city of Inverness. Accordion entertainer Brandon McPhee will tour Ireland from April 6th to 9th, 2022, giving concerts in Cavan, Mitchelstown, Moate and Comber. See poster for details. |
Riccardo Taddei Quartet “Curtain of Notes” Concert - Italyby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Riccardo Taddei Quartet will perform a “Curtain of Notes” Concert at the Teatro Arcobaleno in Rome, Italy on April 13th, 2022 at 9pm. The quartet includes Riccardo Taddei (accordion), Simone Ceracchi (bass), Davide Lomagno (guitar) and Luca Fareri (drums). Their program will take the form of a musical journey from the world of Argentine Tango to Latin Jazz, from Smooth Jazz to “Musica Popolare”. For details email: info@teatroarcobaleno.it |
Black Pencil Ensemble Performs at Floriade Expo 2022 – Netherlandsby Christine Johnstone |
 The Black Pencil Ensemble (which includes accordionist Marko Kassl – pictured below) will perform at the opening show of the Floriade Expo 2022 in the Esplanade in Almere Centrum, Netherlands on April 13th, 2022 at 9pm.This sold-out show, entitled “Schoonschip” with the Theatre Company Vis a Vis, will include the ensemble playing with 200 children from theatre and dance schools in Flevoland. The theme of the expo is “Growing Green Cities” and the children “are in control and lead us to a new green world.” Two further shows will be held on April 15th and 16th, 2022. Entry is free of charge, but reservations are required. For details email: info@blackpencil.org |
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Advanced Accordion Weekend – UKby Christine Johnstone |
 Ian Lowthian (picture right) will run an Advanced Accordion Weekend on April 30th and May 1st, 2022 and is hoping this event will be held live in Ettrickbridge in the heart of the beautiful Scottish Borders.The course is for those of you who can play quite well but need some repertoire to stretch you a bit. "There will be some technique advice and we may look at more advanced manoeuvres such as the bellows shake etc." For details email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
Amalgalis Duo Recital - Polandby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Amalgalis Duo will give a recital at the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice, Poland on May 18th, 2022 at 6pm. The duo features accordionists Daniel Lis and Ewa Grabowska-Lis, who enjoy playing works by Vivaldi, Karlov, Piazzolla, Iturralde and Khachaturian. For details email: lisdaniel@wp.pl |
Indiana Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish Festival – USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
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| The Inaugural Indiana Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish Festival will be held at the Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground in Morgantown, Indiana, USA on May 20th and 21st, 2022. The event will feature live Cajun & Zydeco music, golf cart parades, second line, dance lessons, live crawfish boil, workshops, dance lessons, crawfish races, crawfish eating contests and so much more! Performers include Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band and Dwayne Dopsie. For further information email: info@billmonroemusicpark.com |
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Evan Yuan Plays “Hungarian Dance” - USAby Christine Johnstone |
| Accordionist Evan Yuan plays “Hungarian Dance” with brother Derek, accompanied by friends on saxophone, piano and flute. |
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Updated Site: Mike Middleton - USAby Harley Jones |
 Updated Site: Texas accordionist Mike Middleton site has been updated with new information, future events and new pictures. |
2022 ATG International Festival - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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 The Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) led by President Mary Ann Covone invites everyone to join in its 2022 Festival. Come and celebrate the accordion and ATG’s 80+ years as an important organization for accordion teachers, professional accordionists, and other accordionists and students.The Festival includes four separate concerts; a unique “Petting Zoo” open without charge to the general public, giving the curious and youngsters a hands on experience with an accordion; the opportunity to play in an 80 musician orchestra on a magnificent concert stage; Exhibitors; Competitions with prize money and trophies; proficiency examinations; Workshops; a Gala Banquet, and, most importantly, the renewed opportunity to meet with and enjoy the company of fellow accordionists from across the county. The Festival takes place from July 20th to 24th, 2022, in Lisle, Illinois at two locations: The Lisle Hyatt Regency and the Wheaton College campus’ Armerding Center for Music and Arts and Barrows Auditorium. Three evening concerts will be at the college campus. The evening concert at Barrows Auditorium features the UMKC Accordion Ensemble directed by Joan Cochran Sommers. The event competition will include a variety of age group categories for soloists, duos, ensembles, groups and orchestras. Closing date for entries is June 15th, 2022. Download competition rules here: 2022ATGRules.pdf Hotel information, registrations, schedule of events are all online at: https://www.atgaccordions.com/2022-festival-lisle |
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