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Jazz Accordion Festival Castelfidardo 8-10 avril, Castelfidardo - Italie
Beltango Spring Tour 2022 – Portugal, France, Allemagne, Autriche
En ligne : Festival anniversaire 2022 du British College of Accordionists – Royaume-Uni
Albuquerque Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp - États-Unis
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Online: 15th Premio Andrea Parodi Competition, Finals in Sardinia - ItalyVideo: Sibelius Academy Accordion Festival, Opening Concert - FinlandNJAO Play-In Orchestra Concert – NetherlandsVideo: Simone Zanchini and Gabriele Mirabassi - ItalyOnline: Accordion Talks PodcastsVideo: Fuelles Salteños Perform “Marching for Arerunguá” – Uruguay
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Handharmonika-Club Ditzingen 90th Birthday Celebrations – Germany25th Accordion Gala – FranceForro London 2022, England – UKAccordion Orchestra Bayer Leverkusen e.V. Matinee Concert – GermanyBrandon McPhee Tours - IrelandRiccardo Taddei Quartet “Curtain of Notes” Concert - ItalyBlack Pencil Ensemble Performs at Floriade Expo 2022 – NetherlandsAdvanced Accordion Weekend – UKAmalgalis Duo Recital - PolandIndiana Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish Festival – USA
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Evan Yuan Plays “Hungarian Dance” - USA
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Updated Site: Mike Middleton - USAFestival international ATG 2022 - États-Unis
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12ème Concours International d'Accordéon Diatonique – Slovénieby Werner Weibert |
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| Le 12e Concours international d'accordéon diatonique (type styrien) pour solistes se tiendra au "Terme Olimia" à Podcetrtek, Slovénie du 26 au 29 mai 2022. L'événement est organisé par l'Harmonikaverband Osterreichs (HVO Austrian Accordion & Harmonica Association), en collaboration avec l'Association slovène ZDHS, Terme Olimia et Sudklang Harmonicas. Les inscriptions se clôturent le 6 mai 2022. Téléchargez le règlement du concours en allemand, slovène, italien, anglais : 2022DiatonicRules.pdf |
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Jazz Accordion Festival Castelfidardo 8-10 avril, Castelfidardo - Italieby Harley Jones |
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 Le Festival d'Accordéon Jazz (JAF) est de retour, organisé par la Ville de Castelfidardo Assessorato alla Cultura, du 8 au 10 avril 2022.Après le report de 2021 imposé par les restrictions covid, le JAF est de retour. "Nous voulons relancer la saison musicale 2022 dédiée aux instruments à soufflet", déclare le conseiller culturel de Castlelfidardo Ruben Cittadini. Le directeur artistique est l'accordéoniste de jazz renommé Simone Zanchini. Particularité des soirées du vendredi 8 et du samedi 9 avril, tous les musiciens sont invités à participer à la « JAF - session », une jam session de style free jazz avec soufflets et instruments de jazz standard. Tous les concerts sont gratuits : réservation et renseignements auprès de Pro Loco Castelfidardo 0717822987. |
Beltango Spring Tour 2022 – Portugal, France, Allemagne, Autricheby Christine Johnstone |
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 Vidéo : Beltango Quinteto interprétant "Felicia" composé par Enrique Saborido lors du festival La Locura Tango Musik 2021.Beltango a commencé sa tournée de concerts de printemps le 24 mars et donnera des concerts au Portugal, en France, en Allemagne et en Autriche. Les membres du groupe sont Aleksandar Nikolic (bandonéon), Ivana Nikolic (piano et chant), Antonija Barna (violon), Bogdan Pejic (guitare) et Petar Holik (contrebasse), qui aiment interpréter une variété de pièces de tango traditionnelles, Tango-Nuevo, tango contemporain et Balkango. Voir l'affiche pour les détails. |
En ligne : Festival anniversaire 2022 du British College of Accordionists – Royaume-Uniby Rob Howard |
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 Le British College of Accordionists (BCA), le principal Raymond Bodell, organisera son festival anniversaire 2022 en ligne cette année en mai.L'événement comprendra un concours national de solistes classés pour chacun des 12 niveaux d'examen et un concours international pour solistes de tous âges ainsi que pour les ensembles juniors et seniors. La date de clôture des inscriptions vidéo est le 15 avril 2022. Les vidéos du concours seront ensuite transmises aux membres du jury. Les vidéos seront jugées par un jury national et international selon les critères de notation du BCA, attribuant à chaque performance une note sur 100. Chaque membre du jury soumettra ses notes au BCA et le résultat calculé et publié pour toutes les catégories le dimanche 15 mai 2022. Pour plus de détails, envoyez un e-mail à: ray.annabodell@gmail.com |
Albuquerque Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp - États-Unisby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
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| Kim et Dan Christian vous invitent tous à leur Albuquerque Accordion Extravaganza and Band Camp qui se tiendra à Albuquerque, Nouveau-Mexique du 12 au 14 mai 2022. La manifestation ludique et interactive de 3 jours comprendra un jam de musique d’ensemble de participants venant des quatre coins des États-Unis pour la grande joie du public reconnaissant et énergique. Le groupe sera accompagné du célèbre batteur de Las Vegas, Rich Delabio. Le programme de l'orchestre comprendra "Gimme Some Lovin'" (Blues Brothers), "Peter Gunn" (Groovin' Detective Series Tune), "Cotton Candy Twist" (An original accordéon chart - Swing), "Somewhere Out There" (James Horner ), "Pilgrim's Chorus" (Wagner), "Danse Macabre" (St. Saëns) et "Ombo" (Palmer-Hughes). Des répétitions quotidiennes, des ateliers et une répétition générale se termineront par un concert final à la First Unitarian Church le 1er mai de 19h à 21h. Clôture des inscriptions le 1er avril 2022. Pour plus d'informations : kdcstudios@gmail.com |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 (accordion) in duo with Gabriele Mirabassi (clarinet) from Italy, performing jazz piece "A tone for Jobim" live at the 2020 Aegean Festival in Cesena. |
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 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. |
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| 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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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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 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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 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 |
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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 |
by 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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| Accordionist Evan Yuan plays “Hungarian Dance” with brother Derek, accompanied by friends on saxophone, piano and flute. |
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 Updated Site: Texas accordionist Mike Middleton site has been updated with new information, future events and new pictures. |
Festival international ATG 2022 - États-Unisby Christine Johnstone |
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 L'Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) dirigée par la présidente Mary Ann Covone invite tout le monde à se joindre à son Festival 2022. Venez célébrer l'accordéon et les 80+ ans d'ATG association importante pour les professeurs d'accordéon, les accordéonistes professionnels et autres accordéonistes et étudiants.Le Festival comprend quatre concerts distincts; un « zoo pour enfants » unique, ouvert gratuitement au grand public, offrant aux curieux et aux jeunes une expérience pratique avec un accordéon ; l'opportunité de jouer dans un orchestre de 80 musiciens sur une magnifique scène de concert ; Exposants ; Compétitions avec prix d’argent et trophées ; examens de compétence; Ateliers; un banquet de gala et, plus important encore, une autre occasion de rencontrer et de profiter de la compagnie d'autres accordéonistes de tout le comté. Le festival se déroule du 20 au 24 juillet 2022 à Lisle, dans l'Illinois, à deux endroits : le Lisle Hyatt Regency et l'Armerding Center for Music and Arts du campus du Wheaton College et à l'auditorium Barrows. Trois concerts en soirée auront lieu sur le campus du collège. Le concert du soir au Barrows Auditorium présente l'ensemble d'accordéon UMKC dirigé par Joan Cochran Sommers. Le concours de l'événement comprendra une variété de catégories de groupes d'âge pour solistes, duos, ensembles, groupes et orchestres. La date limite des inscriptions est le 15 juin 2022. Téléchargez le règlement du concours ici : 2022ATGRules.pdf Les informations sur les hôtels, les inscriptions, le calendrier des événements sont tous en ligne sur : https://www.atgaccordions.com/2022-festival-lisle |
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