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Wang Hanzhi (Chine) gagne la catégorie Premio de Castelfirado (PIF) - Italieby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Résultats finals de la catégorie Premio, 15 candidats avec orchestre : 1er: Wang Hanzhi, Chine; 2nd: Arseniy Strokovskiy, Russie; 3ème: Vladimir Stupnikov, Russie. Vidéo ci-dessus: Video 1: Wang Hanzhi, part A 1er tour de la compétition; Video 2: Wang Hanzhi, part B 1er tour de la compétition;; Video 3: Wang Hanzhi, 3éme tour de la compétition; avec l’orchestre à cordes du consevatoire Pescara, la pièce imposée “Il Bosco della musica” composée et dirigée par le célèbre Roberto Molinelli. Télécharger l’œuvre ici : 2015Molinelli.pdf Dans les reportage quotidiens, au 19 septembre, vous trouverez des prestations de 1er tour du 2nd Arseniy Strokovskiy et du 3ème Vladimir Stupnikov. Reportages quotidiens en photo et vidéo, résultats complets ici : 2015Concorso Photo ci-dessous : remise du prix à Wang Hanzhi par le maire de Castelfidardo Mirco Soprani et Roberto Molinelli. |
Coupe Mondiale 2015 & Assemblée Générale, Turku - Finlandeby Harley Jones |
La 68ème Coupe Mondiale de la Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA), du 6 au 10 octobre a reçu 87 inscriptions pour 8 catégories de concours. Il y aura 26 pays participants et 55 délégués des organisations membres de la CIA. La chaine privée finlandaise TV channel Alfa retransmettra en direct tous les jours à partir de 13h00, les catégories de concours de l’après-midi plus un programme studio de 18h30 à 19h00 suivi des concerts du soir. Tous les détails de vision par le Net seront publiés la semaine prochaine. Le Président de la CIA Raymond Bodell et le président du Suomen Harmonikkaliitto Kimmo Mattila (photo de gauche) vous invitent chaleureusement à rejoindre la Coupe Mondiale 2015 de Turku au prestigieux centre culturel Logomo (salle principale en photo ci-dessous). 'Full Access Badge' offrant l’entrée aux concours de toutes catégories et à tous les concerts pour l’excellent prix de seulement 80,00 € : http://bookings.coupemondiale2015.fi/en/ L’événement promet de la merveilleuse musique et le tout meilleur niveau de concours et concerts. Plus d’infos ici : Coupe Mondiale |
Anna Kryshtaleva (Russie) remporte la Catégorie D, classique sans limite d’âge - Italieby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Anna Kryshtaleva (Russie) a remporté la Catégorie D, classique sans limite d’âge. Ce fut une catégorie très disputée avec 34 concurrents sur plusieurs jours. Les résultats sont : 1èreAnna Kryshtaleva (Russie) 2nd Alberto Vernarelli (Italie) 3ème Krzysztof Bratasz (Pologne) Vidéo ci-dessus : la prestation d’Anna Kryshtaleva. Reportages quotidiens en photo et vidéo, résultats complets ici : 2015Concorso |
Song book de Freeland Barbour 'The Music and The Land' + CD, Edinburgh – Royaume-Uniby Rob Howard |
L’un des plus grands éditeurs d’Ecosse, Birlinn, vient de publier un livre regroupant toutes les compositions du célèbre accordéoniste Freeland Barbour, livre illustré avec des photos superbes de Cailean Maclean, de Skye, et nombres d’autres photographes. C’est une double volume en coffret, tout en couleur, publication du style livre de chevet, qui sera lancé officiellement lors d-un concert dansant spécial au Queen's Hall d’Edinburgh, le samedi 20 octobre à 19h30. Les invités spéciaux por ce lancement seront Phil Cunningham, Simon Thoumire, Gary West, Jane Gardner, et Billy Kay (Animateur), avec l’Occasionals band, dont Freeland Barbour, Qui assurera la partie danse de la soirée. Alison Smith et Neil MacMillan se joindront à Freeland, Kevin Macleod, Mairi Campbell et Gus Millar. En plus de cette publication, 'The Music and The Land' un CD de 14 titres des Occasionals sera offert avec chaque livre acheté. Freeland Barbour est bien connu de tous les cercles musicaux comme accordéoniste, pianiste et leader de groupe, producteur de disques et d’émissions sur le BBC, et compositeur. Pour plus d’information, email: contact@freelandbarbour.co.uk |
Anatoli Taran, Biélorussie Wins remporte la catégorie Variété de Castelfidardo - Italieby Harley Jones |
Les résultats de la catégorie I, Variété sans limite d’âge sont : 1er Anatoli Taran (photo de gauche), Biélorussie; 2nd Stanislav Gerasimov, Russie; 3ème Mahatma Costa, Brésil. Video ci-dessus la prestation d’Anatoli Taran. Stanislav Gerasimov a remporté comme accordéoniste du trio Expecto, la catégorie F, Ensembles de musique de chambre avec accordéon et autres instruments sans limité d’âge. Reportages quotidiens en photo et vidéo, résultats complets ici : 2015Concorso |
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Accordionist Celebrates 99th Birthday, Florida - USAby Lenny Feldmann |
Jack Swenningsen, featured in CordeenMan News #25, celebrated his 99th birthday on September 18th 2015! Picture left of Jack Swenningsen when 96 years. I have heard that the St. Petersburg (Florida) Fire Department will be standing by when they light the candles on his cake!! In addition to being a fine accordionist, Jack is an award winning (retired) photographer. Several years ago he developed a series of emails called Pic of The Day, which he periodically sent out to friends and family. Congratulations to accordionist Jack Swenningsen on his 99th birthday. |
Video: Marco Lo Russo with Aurelija Matuleviciute on LRT TV - Lithuaniaby Harley Jones |
Marco Lo Russo with Aurelija Matuleviciute on Labas Rytas Lietuva on LRT Lithuanian National Television during part of their Baltic Sea Tour 2.0! Published on Sep 6, 2015 |
Video: Antonio Spaccarotella Trio, Opening Concert - Castelfidardoby Harley Jones |
Antonio Spaccarotella Trio performing at the Opening Concert of the 2015 Castelfidardo International Competitions and Festival. Performers are: Antonio Spaccarotella (accordion), Mike Applebaum (trumpet), Danilo Blaiotta (piano), Fabrizio La Fauci (drums). |
‘14 Years Ago’: ‘Festival Alexandriana’ in Egypt, September 28th 2001by Rob Howard |
The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending September 28th 2001 included an article concerning a concert, ‘Festival Alexandriana’ that took place in Alexandria, Egypt. It is noteworthy that this concert took place just two weeks after the September 11th horrendous terrorist attacks in New York. Festival Alexandriana – Egypt Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl On September 13th a concert was held at the theatre of the Sidi Gaber Cultural Palace in conjunction with the "Festival Alexandriana". Performers included Mirco Patarini (Italy), Saleh el Artist (Egypt) and other musicians from Spain, Sweden and France. The theme was "Meeting with Islamic traditions in the Mediterranean World." |
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‘Old Prague Music Folklore Show’, Prague – Czech Republicby Rob Howard |
The ‘Old Prague Music Folklore Show’ takes place at the U Fleku Brewery and Restaurant, Kremencova 11, Prague, on Friday September 25th, 6.30pm, and each Friday evening at 6.30pm through until December 25th. The show consists of a sequence of well-known old Prague and international songs and tunes, two humorous skits and a beer competition. All that performed by three singers and four excellent musicians, including accordionist Franta. And of course there is the traditional dark beer from one of the oldest breweries in Central Europe, where the drink has been boiled continuously for more than 500 years. The show lasts for about an hour and is intended for both a Czech and an international audience. For further information email: info@showufleku.cz |
‘Day of the Accordion’, California – USAby Rob Howard |
‘Day of the Accordion’ takes place on Sunday September 27th, 1pm until 8.30pm, at the North Star House, 12075 Auburn Rd, Grass Valley, California. The event begins with a jamming session at 1pm, followed from 3pm by non-stop concert performances by a parade of top accordion artists. The organizer is accordionist and comedian Corky Bennett. An all-day pass costs $20. For further information email: info@corkybennett.com |
Zoltan Orosz Concerts, Budapest – Hungaryby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Zoltan Orosz performs this weekend in concerts on Friday September 25th, 7pm, in Marczibányi Square, Saturday September 26th, 8pm, and on Sunday September 27th, 6pm, in Pesterzsébeti CSILI-ben, both in Budapest, Hungary. Zoltan Orosz began studying the accordion and the organ at the Bela Bartok Conservatory in Budapest in 1977when he was only 11 years old, later also studying at the Franz Liszt College in Budapest. He has since enjoyed an internationally successful career, and has made several recordings. |
Sharon Shannon Tour – Ireland, USA, UKby Rob Howard |
To celebrate the release of her DVD/CD ‘In Galway’, Irish diatonic accordionist Sharon Shannon is on a tour that will play a series of UK dates. Accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Alan Connor, the platinum selling accordionist who has played and recorded with Willie Nelson, Bono, Nigel Kennedy, Steve Earle plays a series of dates showcasing her unique high-energy cocktail of traditional Irish Music mixed with reggae, funk, classical and cajun. Saturday September 26th - 'Che Do Bheatha' Festival, Kilkee, Irish Republic Sunday October 4th - KVMR Celtic Festival, Nevada City, USA Tuesday October 6th, doors open 8pm – City Winery, New York, USA Saturday October 10th – IBAM, Chicago, USA Saturday October 24th – Biggar Little Festival, Scotland, UK Friday November 13th - Leicester Grammar School, UK Sunday November 15th – Borderline, London, UK Thursday November 19th - Kitchen Garden Café, Birmingham, UK Friday November 20th - Colchester Arts Centre, UK Saturday November 21st - St Marys Church, Kingskerswell, UK Sunday November 22nd – Ilminster Square and Compass Inn, UK |
Steve Albini and Tatiana (Il Sole) @ Nevada County Italian Festival – USAby Rob Howard |
On Saturday September 26th, 5pm, accordionist and vocalist Steve Albini with Tatiana Semichastnaya (Il Sole) will be headlining the Nevada County Italian Festival. Joining them will be drummer / percussionist Bob Belanski. Bob was a drummer for Cal Tjader, Vince Guaraldi, Buddy DeFranco, and others. The Nevada County Italian Festival takes place at Gateway Park, Penn Valley, Nevada. The event features over 30 of the finest Italian food, wine and artisan vendors from the area who will sell ceramics, gelato, sausage, baked goods, pastas, flowers, herbs, sculpture, antique maps, produce, pizza and much more. Festivities include local and regional Italian wine tastings for adults, chef demonstrations, live Italian music and dancing, a bocce ball tournament. |
Erika plays for dancing, Chassepierre – Belgiumby Rob Howard |
Belgian accordionist Erika, known as ‘The Princess of the Accordion’ and her keyboard accompanist Jean-Marie, plays for dancing at a reunion event on Saturday September 26th, 9pm, at salle Le Breux 3, Chassepierre, Belgium. |
‘End of Summer Evenings’ Concert, Marcon (VE) - Italyby Rob Howard |
The Fisaorchestra Armonia di Treviso (MD Angelo Smeazzotto) perform in an ‘End of Summer Evenings’ season concert on Sunday September 27th, 9pm, at the Piazza Mercato, Marcon (VE), Italy. The orchestra’s large and broad repertoire includes ‘West Side Story’ (Bernstein), ‘New World Symphony (Dvorak), ‘Redezvous mit Gershwin’ (Gershwin/Renato Bui), ‘Marriage of Figaro Overture (Mozart), and many more. For further information email: fisorchestra.armonia@libero.it |
Susie Simpson SDB @ Banchory Accordion & Fiddle Club, Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
The Susie Simpson Scottish Dance Band, from Inverness, will be the guests at the Banchory Accordion & Fiddle Club on Monday September 28th, 7.45pm. The club meets at the Burnett Arms Hotel, 25 High St, Banchory AB31 5TD, Scotland. Band line-up: Susie Simpson (accordion, piano, whistle), Jock Fraser (2nd accordion), Gillian Stevenson (fiddle), Heather Donaldson (drums), Sheena Kelman (piano). |
Tango Jazz Quartet @ 6 Spin Street Restaurant, Cape Town - South Africa, Argentinaby Rob Howard |
On Saturday October 3rd, 7.30pm, the Tango Jazz Quartet from Argentina plays for dancing at the 6 Spin Street Restaurant, Cape Town, South Africa. All the way from Buenos Aires, Argentina, where they host their own weekly milonga, the Tango Jazz Quartet will play favourite tango and milonga music, and are joined by special guest, accordionist Stanislav Angelov (Cape Town Tango Ensemble). In addition to the wonderful music, 6 Spin Street Restaurant is offering a delicious Argentinian-inspired buffet. A full three-course dinner is available for R220 per person, as well as a dessert only option for R80. For further information email: info@proyecto34s.com |
Gala d’Accordeon’, Bourgneuf – Franceby Rob Howard |
The annual ‘Gala d’Accordeon de Bourgneuf’ takes place on Saturday (7.30pm) and Sunday (2.30pm) October 3rd/4th, at the Salle Polyvalente, Bourgneuf (73), France. The ‘Gala d’Accordeon de Bourgneuf’ features musette accordionists Michel Pruvot, Evi-Danse, and Virginie et Cyril Danrey, plus guests. This will be non-stop music for dancing. |
New and Updated Sites |
Updated Site: Friedrich Lips New CD Released, Fachwerk | Kapote - Austriaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
The new Friedrich Lips CD Fachwerk | Kapote is now released. The CD records two major works for accordion and orchestra. 1. Fachwerk by Sofia Gubaidulina (1931 - ) composed in 2009 for accordion with percussion and string orchestra. 33.44 mins This was recorded in Moscow’s Gnesin Concert Hall on December 13th, 2013, Friedrich Lips soloist with the Symphony Orchestra of the Russian Gnesin Music Academy, conducted by Alexander Solovyov. 2. Kapote by Giya Kancheli (1935 - ) composed in 2006 for accordion with percussion, bass guitare and string orchestra. 28:24 This was recorded by the ”Orpheus” Radio Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by Sergei Kondrashev. Notes about these two major works by Friedrich Lips are on the website about the Fachwerk | Kapote CD at: CD027 You can order online in Euro or US$ via the high security eCommerce site run by WorldPay.com, one of the world's largest payment processing system at: CD027 |
New Site: Wurzburger-Musikverlag Music and CD Catalog - Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
New Site: Wurzburger-Musikverlag (music publisher) is based in D-70794 Filderstadt, Germany. Wurzburger-Musikverlag has a new website selling sheet music, tutor books, music books and CD's. |
Site Updated: Milwaukee Accordion Club - USAby Sherry Huiras, Milwaukee Accordion Club |
On Monday, September 28, the Milwaukee Accordion Club (MAC) meeting has ‘Bill Anderson with a Little Bit of Heaven' as their featured program. The MAC site has been updated with future events, club officials, and updated contact information. |
CD Reviews |
CD Review: Pauls Turn - Jazz Accordionby Paolo Picchio |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of Pauls Turn - Jazz Accordion in English and Italian languages. Accordionist is Paul Betken. Review by Paolo Picchio. |
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