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IDA 2022 Diatonic Accordion, International Competition - Italy
Foster & Allen Tour - UK
Madonna Celebrates her 64th Birthday with Accordion Music in Sicily - Italy
Stephanie Poole Performs with Bach Musica – New Zealand
Accordion Grenzenlos 2022 - Germany
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Dunloy Accordion Band Visit to Belgium/France
Marco Lo Russo Performs at "Ponza Summer 2022" Event – Italy
Video: Miguel Figueroa and his group - Argentina
II International Gala Accordéon Spectacular - Spain
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CT Tango Ensemble Perform Popular Tango Concert – South Africa
6th Accordion Meeting in Ormea – Italy
Trio Kings Perform at Festival Di Strada - Canada
Dejan Jovanovic Balkan Music Workshop - Croatia
Concert Dedicated to Knowledge Day - Latvia
Frederic Deschamps September Masterclass – Italy
L’Amanite Duo Performs at Vintage Expo Saint-Malo - France
Music from Celtic Lands and Silver Bands Concert – New Zealand
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Accordion Orchestras Perform at “Film and Fantasy” Concert – England
Winner Announced, AAA 2022 Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition - USA
XXIV Kokkola Winter Accordion Festival - Finland
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2022 PIF Castelfidardo Concert Schedule - Italyby Harley Jones |
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 Artistic Director Antonio Spaccarotella (picture right) says “PIF must become a vehicle for promoting the accordion as a multifaceted and flexible instrument, between the most diverse cultures and influences, and provide an opportunity for the young participants to launch a career."PIF 2022Castelfidardo Concert program is announced: Wednesday 28 September PIFday01 IDA International Worldwide Competition, Mario Biondi, Renzo Ruggieri, Paolo di Sabatino, Alessandro Gaudio & Salvatore Pace Duo, Balkanica Edo and Dina Krilic. Thursday 29 September PIFday02 IDA Prize giving Concert, Laimonas Salijus, Radu Ratoi, Philharmonic Orchestra of Calabria conducted by Volodymyr Runchak. Friday 30th September PIFday03, Samuele Telari, Mika Väyrynen, Trio Metro Cristiano Lui, Eric Bouvelle, Didier Laloy, Stefano di Battista & Fuccelli Fisarmony Orchestra. Saturday 01 October PIFday04, Vincent Peirani Jokers, PIF 4 You, Philharmonic Orchestra of Calabria. Sunday 02 October PIFday05 PIF 4 You, Philharmonic Orchestra of Calabria, Finale concert. Rules and further information in English and Italian at: 2022Castelfidardo Online entry at: 2022PIF-Entry Entry closing date is September 4th, 2022. |
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IDA 2022 Diatonic Accordion, International Competition - Italyby Harley Jones |
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 The "International Diatonic Alliance" (I.D.A.) of Italy, in collaboration with the PIF Castelfidardo (AN), announces and organizes the final of the "IDA 2022 Award of Diatonic Accordion - International Worldwide Competition" on 28 and 29 September 2022.The 9 categories of competition will take place at the San Francesco Auditorium in Castelfidardo on 28th September, 9:00 - 18:00 hours with a Concert on 29th September at 18:00 hours. Download the rules in English: 2022IDAregulations.pdf Italiano: 2022IDAregolamento.pdf Download posters. 2022IDA-posters.pdf Closing date for entries is 04 September 2022. |
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Foster & Allen Tour - UKby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: Foster & Allen performing "Hold onto your Hat" from their newest album "We'll Meet Again". Foster & Allen will begin their “We’ll Meet Again UK Tour 2022” on October 27th, 2022 in Corby. The duo will complete 22 performances during October/November finishing on November 20th with a concert in Weston Super Mare. The tour celebrates their 45th anniversary in the music industry and will include many of their hits such as “Bunch Of Thyme”, Old Flames, Maggie, After All These Years, We Owe It All To You, Mrs. Brown’s Boys, as well as some of their new recordings. |
Madonna Celebrates her 64th Birthday with Accordion Music in Sicily - Italyby Christine Johnstone |
 Video: Madonna celebrating her 64th birthday.Madonna celebrated her 64th Birthday in Marzamemi, Sicily, Italy with songs and dances which included entertainment by an accordionist. Madonna (Queen of pop) celebrated her birthday by rocking “to the notes of traditional Sicilian music”. She has always had a love “for the Belpaese where she has often spent her holidays and where she regularly returns”. |
Stephanie Poole Performs with Bach Musica – New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
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 Prominent New Zealand accordionist and teacher Stephanie Poole who has taught many New Zealand Accordion Champions in recent years, will perform with the Bach Musica Orchestra (conducted by Rita Paczian) in the Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, New Zealand on September 18th, 2022 at 5pmTheir program will include: • Adiós Nonino - composed as a tribute to Piazzolla’s father Vicente shortly after his father’s death in 1959 and contains one of Piazzolla’s most famous and beautiful melodies. • Escolaso - the 4th movement of Suite Troileana composed in 1975. This piece was dedicated to the memory of Argentinian bandoneonist Aníbal Troilo. Piazzolla played and arranged pieces with his orchestra between 1939 and 1944. The mission of Bach Musica NZ is to enrich people’s lives through the all-embracing language of music. The ensemble consists of a 40 voice choir and a professional orchestra dedicated to performing a wide range of music from Baroque to 21st century. See poster for concert details. |
Accordion Grenzenlos 2022 - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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| Accordion Grenzenlos 2022 revolves around the topic of improvisation/free play and will be held at the Hohner Konservatorium in Trossingen, Germany from October 28th to 31st, 2022. The event will include a variety of workshops, concerts, Open Stage Jam Session, presentations from the workshops as well as a Music Pedagogical Forum with guest lecturer Franziska Gohl. Workshop lecturers include Eric Dann, Tian Long Li, Andreas Nebl and Volker Rausenberger. Registrations close on October 4th, 2022. Download event information and program here: 2022Grenzenlos.pdf |
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26th Raduno International Accordion Meeting – Italyby Christine Johnstone |
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 The 2022 International Accordion Meeting will be held in Recoaro Terme, Vicenza, Italy from September 1st to 4th, 2022 organised by Elio Bertolini (picture below) in collaboration with the Museo delle Impronte dei Grandi della Fisarmonica (Museum of Handprints of Accordion Greats – picture right) and the Comune of Recoaro Terme.During the international accordion meeting, four more handprints will be added to the museum collection from Denis Novato, Fabio Ceccarini, Gabriele Scardeletti and Natalino Marche. For details email: bertolinielio@gmail.com |
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Dunloy Accordion Band Visit to Belgium/Franceby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: The Dunloy Accordion Band from Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, August 2022 visit to Belgium and France. The band is parading out of the grounds of the Ulster Tower, Thiepval. The band visited a number of battlefields including Menin Gate, Ypres, accompanied by battlefield guide Tom Saunders. They also attended and performed at the Centre d'Accueil de Thiepval in France and the Ulster Tower, located in Thiepval, France, which is Northern Ireland's National War Memorial. |
Marco Lo Russo Performs at "Ponza Summer 2022" Event – Italyby Christine Johnstone |
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| Marco Lo Russo performed at Isola di Ponza (Ponza Island) in Latina, Italy on August 26th, 2022 at part of the “Ponza Summer 2022” event organized by the Municipality of Ponza. Lo Russo’s solo “Made in Italy” concert was one of a variety of performances, shows, exhibitions and displays during August. |
Video: Miguel Figueroa and his group - Argentinaby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: Sportivo Norte - Miguel Figueroa and his group of musicians. Produced by Antonio Figueroa and Miguel Figueroa, Argentina. The band enjoyed a concert on August 21st, 2022 to celebrate the release of their new CD "Cutando Campo" |
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II International Gala Accordéon Spectacular - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
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| The II International Gala Accordéon Spectacular festival was held in Valencia de Alcántara, Extremadura, Spain last week, organised by the San Bartolome Pensioners Association. Performances were given by accordionists Jorge Alves (Portugal), Carlos Poeiras (Portugal), David Mendonca (Portugal), David Duarte (Spain) and Isaac Piris (Spain). |
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Sandy Brechin & Friends Concerts – Scotlandby Christine Johnstone |
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  Sandy Brechin (picture right) and friends will give two concerts this weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland as follows:• August 26th at 8.30pm – concert at the Festival Folk at the Oak, The Royal Oak, Edinburgh with Ewan Wilkinson (guitar) - picture above left. • August 27th at 12.30pm - Lunchtime Concert at the “A” Club, Merchants Hall, Edinburgh |
CT Tango Ensemble Perform Popular Tango Concert – South Africaby Christine Johnstone |
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| The CT Tango Ensemble will perform another of their popular live “Tango at Truth” concerts at Truth Coffee Roasting Cape Town in Cape Town, South Africa on August 28th, 2022 from 5pm to 8pm. The tango ensemble includes Stanislav Angelov (accordion), Dan Shout (saxophone & clarinet), Albert Combrink (piano) and Dave Ridgway (double bass). For details email: music@goodmusic.co.za |
6th Accordion Meeting in Ormea – Italyby Christine Johnstone |
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  The 6th Accordion Meeting will take place in Alta Val Tanaro, Ormea, Cuneo, Piedmont, Italy on September 3rd and 4th, 2022, organised by the Associazione Culturale Ulmeta with Artistic Director Gianni Vinai.The event will include outdoor concerts by Gianni Martini (picture above right) and Eugenio Parodi (flute) on September 3rd and the Quartetto Novecento (picture above left) which includes Mirco Rebaudo (clarinet and Saxophone), Mauro Parrinello (double bass), Gianni Martini (accordion) and Massimo Dal Prà (piano and arrangements). On September 4th, artists will roam the streets and squares performing with a welcoming performance for the arrival of the historic train Torino Porta Nuova. A final concert will be held at the Piazza Nani where all artists can participate. Baskets of local products will be distributed to the youngest accordionist, the oldest accordionist and to the accordionist who travelled the greatest distance to attend. For details email: Associazione.ulmeta@gmail.com |
Trio Kings Perform at Festival Di Strada - Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Trio Kings will perform at the Festival Di Strada in Johnny Lombardi Square, Toronto, Ontario, Canada on September 4th, 2022. The trio includes Sebastian Carubia (accordion) who plays with sax and vocalist. For details email: sebaccord@hotmail.com |
Dejan Jovanovic Balkan Music Workshop - Croatiaby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: "Pašona" performed by Dejan Jovanovic & the Sinfoniski Orkestar "Virtuozi" conducted by Bojan Sudjic in Ruma, Serbia. The piece was arranged by Konstantin Blagojevic. Dejan Jovanovic will hold a Balkan Music Workshop on the island of Rab in Croatia from September 8th to 15th, 2022. Jovanovic is a longtime researcher of the Balkans and Roma music and aims to unite Balkan and Western culture through music such as Jazz, Classic and his own style. He currently composes music for accordion and symphony orchestra. |
Concert Dedicated to Knowledge Day - Latviaby Christine Johnstone |
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| A concert dedicated to Knowledge Day will take place at Zane Music School Riga branch in Riga, Latvia on September 10th, 2022 at 3pm organised by Zanes Muzikas Skola. The concerts will feature performances that were prepared as part of the XVII accordionists event by the "Excelsus" ensemble, "L'Chaim" ensemble and soloists Vladimir Lavrentjev, Dainis Laizans, Arnis Malakovs and the XVII Accordion Orchestra of the Zane Music School. |
Frederic Deschamps September Masterclass – Italyby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Gianluca Pica Music Studio will hold a Masterclass with tutor Frederic Deschamps (France) from September 15th to 18th, 2022 at the Universo Hotel in Fiuggi, Frosinone, Italy. The masterclass will be held in person and online. The masterclass is aimed at professionals and beginners and include individual lessons. For details phone: 346.1734914 |
L’Amanite Duo Performs at Vintage Expo Saint-Malo - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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 L’Amanite Duo (picture left) will perform at the Vintage Expo Saint-Malo in France on September 17th 2022. Their program will include classic French songs of "Tout Paris" from 1875 to 1960.The expo will run from September 15th to 18th and include a variety of exhibits, fashion, vinyl records, concerts, animations and dance displays. For details email: vintageexpo35@gmail.com |
Music from Celtic Lands and Silver Bands Concert – New Zealandby Jeanette Perry |
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 Accordionist Heather Gladstone QSM (picture left) will perform at a concert entitled “Music from Celtic Lands and Silver Bands” at the St Paul’s Parish Church in Papanui, Christchurch, New Zealand on September 18th, 2022.The concert will also feature the St Albans Community Choir in association with The New Brighton Silver Band. Masks are required. See poster for details. |
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2022 Coupe Mondiale, October 04 - 09, Switzerland News Link |
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PIF Castelfidardo 2022 Information |
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Accordion Reed Production Article Link |
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Chronology of Production of Italian Accordions Article Link |
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2022 Dr William Schimmel’s Accordion Seminars, July 29-31, NY News Link |
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Serenellini Know the People Interview News Link |
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2022 AAA Recent publications, USA News Link and Article |
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2021 Coupe Mondiale Report and Video of all contestants Report Link |
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Ivan Lebedev Wins I International Remote (Video) Competition "Mischievous Accordions" 2022 - Belarusby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: Performance by Ivan Lebedev at the I International Remote Competition "Mischievous Accordions" 2022. Young accordionist Ivan Lebedev (Russia) was awarded the Absolute Winner of the I International Remote Competition "Mischievous Accordions" 2022, held in Grodno, Republic of Belarus recently. The competition attracted over 200 entries from six countries including Belarus, Russia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, Serbia and Republic of Kazakhstan. The jury included Nikolai Sevryukov (Belarus), Daniela Gazdich (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Vladimir Bormotov (Belarus), Lydia Skachko (Belarus), Alexander Shuvalov (Belarus) and Alexander Sirotkin (Russia). |
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2022 75th Coupe Mondiale, Zofingen - Switzerlandby Harley Jones |
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 Plans are well underway for the 2022 75th Coupe Mondiale being held in Zofingen, Switzerland. The event will be hosted by the CIA member accordeon.ch from 4-9 October 2022.Entry closing date is 31 August 2022 and General Competition Rules page: 2022CM-Rules. View 14 pages of information: 2022CM-Presentation.pdf Poster download: 2022CM-poster.pdf accordeon.ch led by Yvonne Glur (President) and Ruedi Marty (CIA Vice-President) provide the schedule information: Friday, 23 September to Sunday 25th September All Weekend: "Switzerland is listening to Accordion" featuring 100 Concerts all over Switzerland. Saturday, 24 September 11:00 - 12:30 RTS - Live from Zofingen - Le Kiosque à Musique Saturday 1 October RTS - Live from Zofingen - Le Kiosque à Musique Wednesday, 5 October 19:00 - 21:00 Opening Ceremony Concert featuring: Jodlerklub Edelweiss Zofingen, Zuger Alphornbläser-Vereinigung, Musikgesellschaft Zofingen and others. Switzerland Greets the World with Yodeling and Alphorn Sounds. Tickets: https://www.coupemondiale.ch/opening-ceremony/ Thursday, 6 October International Competitions (schedule to be finalised after entries close 31 August) Tickets: https://www.coupemondiale.ch/competition/ Friday, 7 October International Competitions Tickets: https://www.coupemondiale.ch/competition/ Saturday, 8 October International Competitions Tickets: https://www.coupemondiale.ch/competition/ 19:00 Misa Tango. Akkordeon Brittnau is a young and dynamic orchestra with around 60 musicians in various formations led by 2 professionals, Yvonne Glur and Julien Tudisco. The SOLAND Choir is a professional concert choir from Switzerland. MisaTango was created 25 years ago by the Argentine composer Martín Palmeri and is a choral mass to tango sounds. Currently, the Misatango would be one of the most performed vocal works in Europe (more than 3000 times per year). Tickets: https://www.coupemondiale.ch/gala-night/ 20:00 Coupe Mondiale 75th Anniversary 21:30 The Blue Project. The Blue Project is a national accordion orchestra performing in the Stadtsaal in Zofingen. Over 60 participants from 14 cantons take part. Conductor: Lionel Chapuis, CH. Tickets: https://www.coupemondiale.ch/gala-night/ Sunday, 9 October International Competitions 17:00 - 19:00 Final Results 19:00 Coupe Mondiale Winners Concert |
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Accordion Orchestras Perform at “Film and Fantasy” Concert – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
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| The London Accordion Orchestra and the German National Accordion Orchestra (both conducted by Ian Watson) will perform a concert entitled “Film and Fantasy” on October 1st, 2022 from 5pm to 7pm. The concert will be held at the Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke's in London, England (picture below). Their program will include: London Accordion Orchestra • Adolf Götz - Intercity • Ian Watson - Flight • Marco Galvani - Vermillion • Ian Watson - The Legend of King Arthur (world premiere) German National Accordion Orchestra (Bundesakkordeonorchester, Nürnberg) • John Williams - Star Wars • Stefan Hippe - Simple London Symphony (UK premiere) • Edward Elgar - Enigma Variations Nos 1,4,7,8 & 9 • Dmitri Shostakovich - Second Movement from Symphony No 10 • Ian Watson - Third movement from 'Black Mountain' • Ian Watson - On Aldeburgh Beach (UK premiere) • John Williams - Selections from E.T. For details email: mail@londonao.co.uk |
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Winner Announced, AAA 2022 Elsie M. Bennett Composition Competition - USAby Harley Jones |
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 Neil Thornock, of Provo, Utah, (picture right) won the American Accordionists' Association (AAA) Elsie Bennett Composition Competition this year with his lovely, haunting accordion solo, Moon-k'ssed Conifers.Neil Thornock has composed for a variety of forces including orchestral, electronic, chamber, and solo work. Much of his music is written for his own idiosyncratic keyboard technique on organ, piano, carillon, accordion, and other instruments. In 2019 he premiered his three-hour work Planetarium for organ and electronics. Currently, Thornock is professor of composition and theory at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He and his wife Tammy are the parents of seven children. Neil Thornock writes: "I composed Moon-kiss'd Conifers to showcase the stunning and very reverberant acoustic of the central atrium in the Harris Fine Arts Center at Brigham Young University, a building which will be demolished in the beginning of 2023. The slowly shifting harmonies and supple melodies give space for the resonance to shine through. The result is nocturnal and perhaps a bit liturgical." View video of Moon-kiss'd Conifers and further information about the work at: http://www.ameraccord.com/bennett.php |
XXIV Kokkola Winter Accordion Festival - Finlandby Raimo Vertainen, Kokkola Accordion Festival Director |
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| The XXIV Kokkola Winter Accordion Festival was held in Kokkola and Pietarsaari, Finland from May 17th to 28th, 2022. The events included a variety of music concerts for all ages from children through to seniors. Guardia Nueva conducted by Raimo Vertainen gave a jubilee concert entitled “Multifaceted Diamond – Guardia Nueva 20 years” which featured soloists Jarkko Ahola, Arja Koriseva, Teemu Roivainen and Jepa Lambert performing pieces specially arranged for the orchestra but in its classic style. The concert also included fresh arrangements of Finnish music, tangos and world music. Event pictures are online at: http://www.accordions.com/kokkola/2022/index.htm |
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