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Coupe Mondiale Eintragungssystem & Hotelreservierung jetzt online - Italien
Mick Jagger und Gruppe gemeinsam mit Akkordeon am Samstag Abend live im TV – USA
Mirco Patarini und Antonio Spaccarotella in Seoul – Korea
Festival Airs d'Accordéon, Valenciennois – Frankreich
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
John Jones Awarded MBE at Buckingham Palace, London – UK‘Accordions at the Castle 2012’, Blackpool – UK‘14 Years Ago’ – Austrian Accordion Orchestra Goes Down Under
Future events |
Orquestra de Acordeões Concert, Cartaxo – PortugalParis Moscou Duo Courses - FranceMarco Lo Russo Accompanies Tango Vocalist, Florence - ItalyFrench Qualifications and Deschamps International Seminar in Taninges - FranceDünya Müzikleri & Gurup Göçmen Concert, Istanbul – Turkey41st New Zealand & South Pacific International Accordion Championships – New ZealandDates and Rules for 2013 50th Klingenthal International Accordion Competition - GermanyPascal Contet Concerts in June - FranceAccordion Camp, Oregon – USA11th Annual New Zealand Tango Festival, Wellington - New ZealandPiano Accordion Workshop, Somerset – UKMaster Classes at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Munich – Germany‘Accordion Heroes’ Event Major Changes, Virginia – USA
New and Updated Sites |
NZAA Website updateGary Dahl new and updated musiceTracks MP3 Albums by Sergey Osokin Now Online – InternationaleTracks MP3 Album by Oivind Farmen Now Online – InternationaleTracks MP3 Albums by Semion Shmelkov Now Online – International
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CD REVIEW - The Jewel of the Accordion by Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, Reviewed by Rob HowardHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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Information über die Besucherzahlen von Accordions Worldwideby Harley Jones |
 Die Statistik für April 2012 zeigte 189.000 Besucher und 842.000 Besucherminuten.Das ist sehr beeindruckend. Ich hoffe, dass durch diese Informationen die Akkordeoninserenten, die AWW noch nicht unterstützen, Ihre Internetwerbung erhöhen und dadurch die kostenlosen Services, die wir der Akkordeonwelt anbieten, weiter auszubauen. Ich fordere unsere Millionen AWW Besucher auf, AWW Inserenten wann immer sie etwas das Akkordeon betreffend kaufen, zu unterstützen. Sie machen unsere kostenlosen Dienste möglich. Wir können es nicht ohne Sie, unsere Besucher und Inserenten. Wir danken Ihnen allen für Ihre kontinuierliche Unterstützung. |
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Coupe Mondiale Eintragungssystem & Hotelreservierung jetzt online - Italienby Harley Jones |
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 Das Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Coupe Mondiale Eintragungssystem und die Hotelreservierung ist nun verfügbar für das Event, das von einem italienischen Mitglied der CIA, der Italian Accordion Culture (IAC), veranstaltet und organisiert wird.Eintragungsende ist der 15. Juli 2012. CIA-Präsident Raymond Bodell und Mirco Patarini (Künstlerischer Leiter IAC) heißen Gäste, Teilnehmer und Unterstützer des 65. Coupe Mondiale (2012) und der 128. CIA International Generalversammlung der Delegierten in Spoleto, Italien, vom 21.-25. August 2012 herzlich willkommen. Der Coupe Mondiale wurde zuletzt in Italien im Jahre 1950 (Mailand) abgehalten und danach wieder 1961 (Pallanza). Und jetzt nach rund 51 Jahren der Pause, während der die Veranstaltung in 25 verschiedenen Ländern auf der ganzen Welt stattfand, ist die CIA begeistert, mit den Coupe Mondiale Wettbewerben wieder nach Italien zurückzukehren. Alle Kategorien und Regeln sind auf der Coupe Mondiale Website zu finden. Die Wettbewerbskategorien: 65. Coupe Mondiale, Meister Coupe Mondiale, Junior Coupe Mondiale, Senior und Junior Virtuoso Entertainment, Ensemble und Digital Accordeon Kategorien. Für weitere Informationen besuchen Sie die Coupe Mondiale Website. |
Mick Jagger und Gruppe gemeinsam mit Akkordeon am Samstag Abend live im TV – USAby Harley Jones |
 Leser Pamela Tom schrieb: "Das war soo cool! Ich mochte die Akkordeonistin ... sie hatte Stil und die Art wie Kamera auf sie gerichtet war, war großartig. Sie hat eine große Persönlichkeit (sie spielt auch Keyboard und Schlagzeug in anderen Arcade Fire Videos). Mick Jagger ist zeitlos!"Arcade Fire ist eine Rock-Band in Montreal, Quebec, Kanada. Es besteht aus dem Ehepaar Win Butler von Régine Chassagne, zusammen mit Will Butler, Richard Reed Parry, Tim Kingsbury, Jeremy Gara und Sarah Neufeld. Sie haben auch schon David Bowie und Cyndi Lauper begleitet. |
Mirco Patarini und Antonio Spaccarotella in Seoul – Koreaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 Die italienischen Akkordeonisten Mirco Patarini und Antonio Spaccarotella reisten kürzlich nach Südkorea, wo sie ein sehr erfolgreiches, ausverkauftes Konzert im Art Theatre in Seoul gaben.Das Konzert wurde organisiert und gefördert von der Cosmos Corporation aus Seoul. Der Auftritt der beiden Italiener, die auch Klassik und Jazz spielten, erhielt danach viel Kritikerlob. Das Konzert begann mit Auftritten von mehreren koreanischen Akkordeonisten, gefolgt von Antonio Spaccarotella, dessen Jazz-basiertes Programm Werke von Piazzolla, Parker, Corea, Biondini und Marocco beinhaltete. Die zweite Hälfte begann mit Auftritten von lokalen aufstrebenden Talenten, nach denen Mirco Patarini klassische Werke spielte. Sein Programm umfasste Musik von Viatcheslav Semionov, Paganini, Albéniz, Zolotariov und Chatschaturjan. Das Konzert endete mit einem langen Applaus für die beiden Italiener. |
Festival Airs d'Accordéon, Valenciennois – Frankreichby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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  Das Festival d'Airs Accordéon findet in Valenciennois, Nordfrankreich, am 27. und 28. Mai statt. Das Festival umfasst eine ginguette (öffentlicher Tanz) zur Musik von Carine Vigni und seinem Orchester.Unter den Gästen sind Julien Gonzales, Bernard Marquigny, Accorde à Vent, Boulevard Des Airs, Morand Cajun Band & Bandzydeco. Der Eintritt ist frei. Für weitere Informationen besuchen Sie die Website Airs d'Accordéon. |
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Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
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 On May 10th accordionist John Jones, from Macclesfield, Cheshire, went to Buckingham Palace to receive the MBE (Member of the British Empire) for Services to Charity from HRH Princess Anne. The Princess was interested in the accordion and charity work, and asked John many questions.John Jones was awarded the MBE in the 2011 New Year’s Honours List. John has raised over £200,000 over the last 20 years playing the accordion in public for charities e.g. Marie Curie, Macclesfield Hospital Scanner Appeal, Macmillan Nurses, Francis House, East Cheshire Hospice, David Lewis Epilepsy Centre, and many more. In the process John has become one of Macclesfield’s most recognizable citizens, and has proved to be a great public ambassador for the accordion. Picture below fundraising. John has been a member of Stockport Accordion Club since 1987. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
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 Picture above, left to right: Harry Hussey, Brian Jenkins, Giancarlo Caporilli (front), Heather Smith, Gennaro Ruffolo, Rosemary Wright. ‘Accordions at the Castle 2012’ took place at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool, Lancashire, May 13th to 18th, organized by Heather Smith. This accordion festival ran alongside an organ/keyboard festival, jointly administered by Sceptre Promotions. The workshops included Elementary (MD Rosemary Wright), Intermediate (Brian Jenkins), Vintage (Jean Hanger), Scottish (Roy Hendrie), Buskers (Bert Santilly), Jazz (Bert Santilly), and Big Band Swing Orchestra (Heather Smith/Geoff Cook). The final evening concert included splendid contributions from all the workshops, followed by an accordion/soprano performance by Stefan Andrusyschyn & Denise Leigh. Picture right: Dave Morrice and Roy Hendrie, Eddy Jay and Fiona Barrow. A festival highlight was a fabulous performance of the touring concert ‘Piaf – The Songs’, with French singer Eve Loisseau, accordionist Eddy Jay, and violinist Fiona Barrow. Giancarlo Caporilli, from Rome, Italy, returned after 4 years and performed on top form, as did his talented compatriot Gennaro Ruffolo, and there were strong supporting contributions from British accordionists Harry Hussey and Rosemary Wright. The Scottish accordion/fiddle duo Roy Hendrie & Dave Morrice also performed their lively music with distinction in concerts. Ken Hopkins’ large and wonderful display of antique and vintage accordions attracted great curiosity. Ken also gave demonstrations of several different playing systems. Photo below: Ken Hopkins Next year’s festival is set for May 12th to 17th, again at the Norbreck Castle. For further information email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk |
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 The Accordions Worldwide news for May 29th 1988 reported that an accordion orchestra from Austria was making preparations to visit the other side of the world, with concerts planned for New Zealand, Fiji, and Australia. How exciting must that have been for those concerned? One of the great benefits of playing the accordion is its sociability, with international travel a possibility for some. This promised to be a most enjoyable and unforgettable experience for all involved – and all due to playing the accordion! SALZBURGER ACCORDION ORCHESTRA SAALFELDEN SOUTH PACIFIC TOUR Contributed by Franz Hochwimmer The Salzburger Accordion Orchestra Saalfelden (conductor: Jacob Noordzij) are planning their 7th International concert tour from June 27th to July 19th 1998. During this tour they will perform in Nadi to the Fiji Ministers of Parliament. On July 6th they will arrive in Auckland, New Zealand and perform a concert in Dargaville on July 7th and Auckland on July 8th in conjunction with the North Shore Accordion Orchestras. They will then travel to Australia to perform concerts in Perth and Ayers Rock, and participate in the Australian Society of Accordionists competitions in Sydney before returning to Austria. |
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| The Orquestra de Acordeões perform in concert on Saturday May 26th, 9.30pm, at the Centro de Estudos Musicais, Cartaxo, Portugal. |
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 Attached is full information about the Duo Paris Moscou master-classes 9th to 13th July, near Dijon in Burgogne, France. Duo Paris Moscou players are Domi Emorine and Roman Jbanov. You may choose full board, half board or course only. Information pdf download: DuoPM |
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| Accordionist Marco Lo Russo and pianist Fabrizio Mocata will accompany leading Uruguayan tango singer Ricardo Olivera on May 27th, 5.30pm, in Parco di San Donato, Via Novoli, Florence, Italy. Ricardo Olivera sings with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Uruguay, based in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was recently described as “the voice of revelation” by the prestigious Argentine newspaper, ‘La Nazione’. The concert will be repeated at 10pm that evening at Jazz Club Bevovino, via S. Niccolò, Florence. For further information email: dina.tomezzoli@alice.it |
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 This week is the beginning of the spring seminars of Frederic Deschamps (picture right), at which, many students are preparing for the upcoming competitions such as Primus Ikaalinen in Finland and the French Qualifications which will be held in La Selle sur le Bied on July 22nd. At the French Qualifications, students are performing to demonstrate, they are of the level to represent France and participate in the 2012 CIA Coupe Mondiale and 2012 CMA Trophee Mondial competitions. The next international seminar of Frederic Deschamps will be in Taninges (FR-74440), near Switzerland on the 9th & 10th of June in a Masterclass/Concert & Hohner Demonstration with Grayson Masefield and other artists from the Hohner Team. New National and International Public Seminars and V.I.P Master Classes will be held this summer from July 9th to 14th, July 16th to 21th, July 23rd to 28th, July 30th to August 4th, August 6th to 11th, August 13th to 18th. For further information contact Frederic Deschamps email: ratinachampeix@gmail.com |
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 Dünya Müzikleri & Gurup Göçmen perform on Saturday May 27th, 7pm, at the Cafer Aga Mah, Moda Cad, Agabey Sok. No:12, A Kadiköy, Istanbul. The line up of Dünya Müzikleri & Gurup Göçmen includes accordionist Mehmet Hakan Kaya. For further information email: ibeka@mynet.com |
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 The 41st New Zealand Accordion Championships & South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival will be held Saturday 2nd June and Sunday 3rd June at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre in Epsom, Auckland.The schedule of the event is on the NZAA website along with entry prices. Special Guest will be Christel Sautaux of Switzerland (picture right) who has represented Switzerland in a number of international competitions. In recent years, an adult orchestra has been assembled to play as part of the weekend. This year, we will be having a youth orchestra for players from all around New Zealand and overseas guests under the age of 18 years. The Sunday Farewell Concert showcasing some of the weekend’s class winners, guest artists, will also include a performance by the New Zealand Youth orchestra conducted by Christine Johnstone. The South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival will conclude with a Celebration Dinner on Sunday evening which will include the presentation of the South Pacific Championship trophies and special awards given annually. For further information email: nzaasecretary@yahoo.com |
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 2012 Klingenthal Results and photos of accordionists, enthusiasts and friends attending the 49th International Accordion Competition 2012 KlingenthalAlso released are the rules and regulations in various languages for 2013: 2013Kling The 50th Klingenthal International Accordion Competition in 2013 will be a special celebration event and takes place from May 6th to 12th. Competition categories are very similar to this year: Category I Soloists up to the age of 12 Category II Soloists up to the age of 15 Category III Soloists up to the age of 18 Category IV Soloists of any age Category V Chamber music ensemble with up to six musicians including one accordion Category VI Soloists of any age performing virtuosic light music Category VII Bandoneon soloists of any age Category VIII Instrumental groups with up to six musicians including at least one but no more than two bandoneons. Download the 2013 Rules and Regulations in various languages: 2013Kling |
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 French accordionist Pascal Contet performs during June, as follows:June 3rd, 2.15pm and 4.30pm – with comedienne Marie-Christine Barrault, Verneuil-sur-Seine June 11th - Festival Maifeste, world premiere of ‘Over The Sea’, Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord, Paris June 13th, 11am - France INTER, radio broadcast from Paris June 13th, 8.30pm – duo with bass player Joëlle Léandre, La Dynamo, Pantin June 15th, 8.30pm - Eglise de Saint- Pierre , route du Chapeau rouge, Dunkirk June 18th – lectures and music with François Marthouret, Maison de la Poesie, Paris For further information email: pascalcontet@wanadoo.fr |
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 The Accordion Camp, organized by Steve Knapke (picture left), takes place from June 10th to 15th in Silver Falls State Park, Salem, Oregon. The event includes 5 days of intense workshops and individual tuition with professionals who will teach how to play in an accordion orchestra, and other useful accordion skills and subjects.For further information email: Squeezbox11@frontier.com |
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| The 11th Annual New Zealand Tango Festival takes place at the Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre, 11 Hutchinson Road, Newtown, Wellington, from June 19th to 26th. The festival offers three days and four nights of world-class workshops, shows and milongas, plus tango immersion courses before and after the festival. The festival starts with intensive courses run by international masters, held in the heart of the city, within walking distance from the festival hotel, with milongas every night, and the cafe district of Wellington right outside your door. On Thursday June 21st registration is open from 7.30pm and the Welcome Milonga starts at 8pm. The main performances are on Friday and Saturday nights. For further information email: festival@nztangofestival.co.nz |
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 From Sunday July 22nd to Wednesday 25th, Halsway Manor, National Centre for the Folk Arts, Halsway Lane, Nr Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD is running a three day piano accordion course for beginners, intermediate and advanced players. The teachers will be Karen Tweed (picture left) and Paul Hutchinson, two of the finest piano accordion players on the English folk scene.The course offers workshops, concerts plus music sessions in the bar and a bit of time off for good behaviour to explore this beautiful area. If you want to bring a friend/partner who wants to come for a break but not take part in the workshops that’s fine – see prices. Arrive from 4pm Sunday. Depart either Wednesday night or after breakfast on Thursday. Full board (all meals and accommodation) £210 per person– single ensuite room; £190 per person – sharing an ensuite room. £190 single non ensuite room. £170 sharing a non ensuite room. There are also very affordable options for day visitors (non residential), camping and camper vans, non-participants accompanying a participant and children. Phone 01984 618274 for details. For further information email: office@halswaymanor.org.uk |
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  The Academy for New Music 2012 presents master classes at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Munich, from August 22nd to 27th. Musicians involved include the Arditti Quartet, Marino Formenti, Teodoro Anzellotti, Rainer Römer, Wolfram Winkel, Siegfried Mauser and Wolfgang Rihm. Tuition is in both German and English.The Academy for New Music has an emphasis on contemporary music from 1950, and under the guidance of highly renowned performers, aims to teach participants those techniques demanded by contemporary works. In 2012, tuition will be given for string quartets (for existing quartets) and solo strings (violin, viola, cello), piano, accordion, percussion (with solo and ensemble tuition in the latter). There will also be a composition class directed by Wolfgang Rihm. When applying, applicants should name two works of contemporary music which they wish to work on. For composition, applicants should submit two of their own works. For further information email: teodoro@anzellotti.de |
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 Due to a combination of the economic and logistical problems, the organisers of the Accordion Heroes 2012 event have written that there have been major changes to the plans and schedule for the event.Accordion Heroes 2012 has been rescheduled to include a salute to Anthony Galla-Rini with a special one-day event that will be held in the Northern Virginia area (location to be announced soon). The Galla-Rini Tribute will start with a day of workshops and a mini-band session presented by Jorgen Sundquist, William Cosby, and Esther Lanting: three of Galla-Rini’s most respected repetiteurs. The evening concert will also feature Lena Rist Larson and the young Canadian Michael Bridge. This concert will kick off Jorgen’s first US performance tour in almost 15 years. The young performers will work one-on-one and in small group sessions with Jorgen, William, Esther and Michael on Thursday and Friday in private sessions and also perform at the Saturday night concert. All individuals who registered will be contacted regarding refunds or options for the revised event. |
New and Updated Sites |
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 NZAA Website update with schedule and other information of the 41st New Zealand & South Pacific International Accordion Championships. |
by Gary Dahl
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 Gary Dahl - performer, composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator announces the following new music titles for purchase on-line. 'Adagio', catalog:DH0237, 'Ah Marie', catalog:DH0238, Updated music titles, ' 12th Street Rag', catalog:DH0055, 'The Blue Danube', catalog:DH0060, Samples for these music are now available at the MusicForAccordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
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  The eTracks part of the MusicForAccordion.com website starts its 2nd week and has already grown to over 815 MP3 tracks available. Priced at only € 0.70 a track with most albums costing € 8.00 or less its great value.New Albums this week are: 2 albums by Sergey Osokin Eternal Returning IL Cinema Per Sempre |
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 The eTracks part of the MusicForAccordion.com website starts its 2nd week and has already grown to over 815 MP3 tracks available. Priced at only € 0.70 a track with most albums costing € 8.00 or less its great value.New Album this week is: 1 album by Oivind Farmen Scandinavian Accordion Favourites |
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 The eTracks part of the MusicForAccordion.com website starts its 2nd week and has already grown to over 815 MP3 tracks available. Priced at only € 0.70 a track with most albums costing € 8.00 or less its great value.New Album this week is: 1 album by Semion Shmelkov L'amour |
CD Reviews |
by Rob Howard
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Kanon CD by The Jewel of the Accordion by Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, in English languages, reviewed by Rob Howard. |
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