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19èmes Championnats d’accordéon open d’Irlande du Nord, Carrickfergus – Royaume-Uni
Guardia Nueva sur la radio allemande NDR, le 28 février - Allemagne
Vidéo: deux prestations récentes de Martynas Levickis - Lithuania
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
New CD & eTracks Album Canto Di Natale by Renzo Ruggieri - ItalyTian Jianan Guest Artist, Celebrating Chinese New Year with Music - USAUKAAT Workshop @ RAM, London – UKVideo: Iryna Serotyuk and Viktor Daniel Eliasson Perform Bach - SwedenAn Interview with Toralf Tollefsen’s daughter, Oslo – NorwayVideo: Grossmütterchen Hatz Salon Orkestar & Robin Gillard - Germany14 Years Ago: Friedrich Lips @ London’s RAM in 2002
Future events |
Miguel Alfonso Concert, Las Palmas - Canary IslandsCherish the Ladies Concert, New Jersey – USABjarke Mogensen Concerts – DenmarkDavie Stewart’s 80th Birthday CD launch/concert, Perth – UK‘Accordion Gala’, Bressana Bottarone (PV) – Italy42nd NAAFC Accordion and Fiddle Championships, Falkirk – Scotland, UKTango Show @ El Querandí, Buenos Aires – Argentina
New and Updated Sites |
Historical Composition 'Loganola' Released - New ZealandUpdated site: Sergey Osokin, Moscow - Russia
CD Reviews |
CD Review: Fachwerk | Kapote CD by Friedrich LipsHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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18ème festival hivernal d’accordéon de Kokkola – Un festival rayon de soleil d’hiver - Finlandeby Harley Jones |
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 Le 18ème festival hivernal d’accordéon de Kokkola dont l’audience n’a cessé de croître au long des années a dépassé toutes les espérances.Le directeur artistique du festival Raimo Vertainen a écrit : « Un festival fantastique, 5000 visiteurs, ALFA TV a filmé 4 concerts, 8 jours de musique de haute qualité, plaisante et entrainante et de joyeux évènements tout autour de la ville de Kokkola. Des concerts au top et des manifestations variées pour gens de tous âges. En tout 34 évènements dont 22 ouverts au public. . Cette année, le 18ème festival hivernal d’accordéon de Kokkola a reçu la visite spéciale des français de “The Music Juggler” (le jongleur musical) - un duo fantastique de Jérôme Thomas et Jean-Francois Baez combinant d’une manière unique l’art de la jongle et l’accordéon. Le duo suédois de Bengan Janson and Janne Åström a reçu un tonnerre d’applaudissements avec son spectacle "Ett Jäkla Drag". L’artiste Viivi Maria Saarenkylä écrit : : "Mon concert 'Thursday Jazz' avec le Jakob Combo s’est tenu à Pietarsaari et la TV finlandaise Channel Alfa TV l’a retransmis. J’ai assisté à deux autres concerts du festival. Mardi soir à celui du diatoniste finlandais bien connu Antti Paalanen avec l’acteur Jarkko Lahti. Le spectacle s’intitulait 'Miehemme Hiidellä’. Il combinait la mythologie finlandaise et la musique actuelle et la voix de Paalanen. Jarkko Lahti dansait et donnait des lectures. Mercredi soir, il y eut un merveilleux concert du légendaire trio Fratres (Raimo Vertainen, Heikki Jokiaho, Toni Hämäläinen). Le concert de retour de ce trio d’accordéon de haut niveau fut une démonstration de précision et d’expressivité sur des perles du classique et de la musique finlandaise moderne pour accordéon, pour ne citer que ces deux styles. Le trio Fratres a également publié durant le festival hivernal de Kokkola un enregistrement “'Live At Kuhmo Chamber Music'. Le concert traditionnel de Guardia Nueva dirigé par Raimo Vertainen fut un excellent final pour cet événement très réussi. Photos de gauche : merci à la photographe Anne Yrjänä pour ces superbes images. |
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19èmes Championnats d’accordéon open d’Irlande du Nord, Carrickfergus – Royaume-Uniby Rob Howard |
 Les 19èmes Championnats d’accordéon open d’Irlande du Nord qui se sont tenus au Belfast Loughshore Hotel de Carrickfergus, le samedi 20 février 2016, ont été un nouveau succès majeur avec des réactions très favorables sur l’ensemble du festival, lequel a tourné comme une horloge dans une ambiance très détendue et amicale.Organisé par Clyde Johnston, (photo de droite) c’est le plus grand festival d’accordéon d’Irlande du Nord et le concours a enregistré un record de 245 inscriptions. Ces championnats sont agréés par la National Accordion Organisation of the United Kingdom (NAO) comme qualifiants pour les championnats UK qui se tiendront du 22 au 24 avril à l’Adelphi Hotel de Liverpool. Clyde a été de nouveau très heureux d’accueillir des concurrents d’Irlande, Angleterre et Ecosse ainsi que les stands commerciaux de Alan Shute, Roy Hendrie, Rob Howard, Glitterbug Bagz, et Scotland Accordions qui ont ajouté à l’intérêt et l’ambiance. Le jury, Ivan Black, Audrey Gillian et Graham Laurie s’est montré grandement impressionné non seulement par le haut niveau de jeu mais aussi par la manière fluide et efficace avec laquelle fut organisé le festival. Reportage plus complet, résultats et photos à : 2016NIreland |
Guardia Nueva sur la radio allemande NDR, le 28 février - Allemagneby Raimo Vertainen |
 Vidéo ci-dessus : Guardia Nueva joue le tango finlandais Sä et kyyneltä nää lors de la Coupe Mondiale 2015.Le célèbre orchestre finlandais de tango Guardia Nueva s’est produit au concert final du festival de 3 semaines Usedom Music Festival, au Kaiserbäder Hall le 10 octobre 2015. La radio allemande NDR diffuse ce concert le 28 février 2016 de 22 heures à minuit. Le Usedom Music Festival est consacré à la musique des Balkans et ce concert final était dédié au Tango finnois qui a acquis une place particulière, non seulement en Amérique du Sud mais aussi en Finlande. Le tango finlandais est plus mélancolique que l’argentin et il est aussi majoritairement écrit en mode mineur. Fondé en 2001 par Raimo Vertainen (chef d’orchestre et directeur musical), Guardi Nueva joue aussi bien le tango argentin que finnois. Son répertoire inclut du tango finlandais et des œuvres de Richard Galliano, Piazzolla, Barry Manilow, Josef Rixner, Gualtiero Malgoni, Zequinha Abreu, Jean Sibelius. Parmi les artistes invités : Teemu Roivainen (vocals) and Jonna Pirttijoki (vocals, accordéon, bandonéon). CDs disponible en ligne à : Guardia Nueva |
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Vidéo: deux prestations récentes de Martynas Levickis - Lithuaniaby Harley Jones |
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 Vidéo 1: L’accordéoniste populaire et polyvalent Martynas avec le Vilnius Sinfonietta interprète l’Hiver des Quatre Saisons de Vivaldi, enregistré par la Radio/TV nationale lithuanienne (Lietuvos nacionalinis radijas ir televizija), et diffusé le 26 janvier 2016.Vidéo 2: Martynas et Jurgis Didžiulis jouent Papatinka au Music Award MAMA, diffusée le 11 février 2016. |
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 A new CD & eTracks (mp3) album titled Canto Di Natale by Renzo Ruggieri has been released. Catalog: rruggieri12Canto Di Natale (A Christmas Carol) is inspired by the famous story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Performers are: Renzo Ruggieri (accordion), Tiziana De Angelis (narrator), Mauro De Federicis (guitar), Umberto Fabi (narrator). Renzo writes: "A Christmas Carol" closes the triptych of my the three "Jazz Musical Story" with "Opera?" rruggieri09 and "Valentino Tango!" rruggieri11. In each of them, in which the musical aspect is always dominant appearance recitative, the composition is structured in five scenes, introduced by the narrative and musical improvisation, which follows the instrumental piece, describing the mood of the scene. Defined as the most beautiful story about Christmas, it narrates the conversion of a miser unrepentant in a good and generous man. Scrooge redeems his miserable and guilty existence by meeting three spirits representing Christmas past, present and future. The CD Canto Di Natale is available online, Catalog: rruggieri12 |
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 Video: Tian Jianan performing at the prize giving concert of the VI International Competition for Accordionists in Moscow in December.Tian Jianan (China) has been a winner of many international accordion competitions and in Febuary, she was invited by Purdue University and Utah University, USA, for several concerts. Tian Jianan was performing both academic and light music and took two accordions to the USA. Tian Jianan also gave lectures with the introductions of the accordion & master class to the students in Universities and also to other schools. These were big events as they were also a part of the local Chinese New Year celebrations. The West Lafayette newspaper, the Exponent reviewed one concert with a heading: "This accordion music might just take your breath away" and continued - "Previous conceptions of how accordion music should sound are completely upended by the genius of Tian Jianan, said one concertgoer." Excerpts from an article on wlfi.com. "Guests were treated to a special musical talent Saturday night in the Purdue Union’s south ballroom. Purdue was happy to invite Tian Jianan to perform in celebration of Chinese New Year. Tian is a 21 year old accordion player from Beijing, China. Tian performed many traditional songs as well as a some contemporary pieces throughout the evening. Purdue Convocation’s executive director Todd Wetzel (picture left) says by hosting events such as these, they can help to connect a community that has so many diverse cultures." Tian Jianan is a student at the Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, accordion tutor Prof. Cao Xiao-Qing, majoring in both accordion and composition. CD's and DVD's available online at: Tian Jianan |
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by Romano Viazzani
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  The UKAAT’s first workshop on February 7th was held at the Royal Academy of Music, London. The day included a presentation by UKAAT President Romano Viazzani, then workshops by Prof. Owen Murray and Romano Viazzani (picture left). There was a concert by accordion students of RAM, a book presentation by R. Williams and finally a workshop by Simon Zanchini (Italy, picture right). Read a detailed report and pictures of the event written by Romano Viazzani at: 2016UKAAT |
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| Performance by Iryna Serotyuk (Ukraine, http://www.serotyuk.com) and Viktor Daniel Eliasson (Sweden) at the Chamber Musik Festival in Stokholm one week ago in the Big Hall, Royal Music College in Stockholm. Published on Feb 24, 2016 J.S.Bach. Concerto for Two Keyboards in C major BWV 1061, Part 2,3 II. Adagio ovvero Largo III. Fuga. Vivace |
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  Jon Faukstad recently interviewed Toralf Tollefsen’s daughter Sonja Marie Tollefsen at her home in Oslo. Read the interview 'Tollefsen’s Daughter Remembers' in English at: 2016TollefsenToralf Tollefsen (1914-94) was revered by generations of accordionists in Norway and the UK, where he lived between 1936 and 1961. Except for the 1939-45 WWII war years, which he spent in Norway as member of the Resistance movement. Tollefsen was one of Europe’s first pioneers of the free bass accordion, and did a great deal to promote the accordion in the world of classical music in the post-war years. A book, ‘Toralf Tollefsen World Artist’, edited by Jon Faukstad (picture of book cover right), gives an overview of the life and career of this outstanding accordionist. The book is available from Double Zed Ltd, UK. Price £13.50 plus postage (£2 UK, £4 USA/Australia; Email: romanoviazzani@hotmail.co.uk |
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| Performers are: Franziska Hatz (accordion), Richie Winkler (bass clarinet), Julian Pieber (drums), Simon Schellnegger (viola), Robin Gillard (percussion). Published on Feb 21, 2015. |
by Rob Howard
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 The Accordions Worldwide News for February 22nd 2002 reported that the leading Russian accordionist and teacher Friedrich Lips had been appointed as a ‘Visiting Professor’ at the Royal Academy of Music in London. This happy association has continued to the present time.Accordionist Nominated "Visiting Professor" – England Contributed by Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions Friedrich Lips has been nominated "Visiting Professor" at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Lips will travel to Great Britain several times a year to teach students of the accordion class of Professor Owen Murray. The first 2002 seminar took place from January 31st to February 2nd. Lips will return to London in May. |
Future events |
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| Accordionist Miguel Alfonso performs in concert on Saturday February 27th, 8.30pm, at Sala insular de Teatro, Primero de Maya, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Miguel Alfonso, based on Gran Canaria, is a versatile and well established accordion entertainer. He is also the Artistic Director and organizer of the annual Folk Festival Canarias. |
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| The all-female Irish American folk band Cherish the Ladies perform in concert on Saturday February 27th, 8pm, at the Pollak Theater, Monmouth University, New Jersey. Also performing in this show are the fiddling wonder herself, Liz Carroll, the mighty Ennis Sisters from Newfoundland, and the dancers Garrett Coleman and Jason Oremus. |
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| Danish accordionist Bjarke Mogensen performs this weekend and next month, as follows: February 28th, 3pm – solo concert, Sengeløse Kirke, Denmark March 10th, 8pm – soloist with the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Royal Academy of Music, Rosenørns Allé 22, Frederiksberg March 20th, 7.30pm – Kottos, Ørslev Kirke Danish accordionist Bjarke Mogensen made his concert debut at the age of 13 as a soloist in a German TV broadcast with the Munich Symphony Orchestra. Bjarke Mogensen studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music as a pupil of Geir Draugsvoll and today he teaches chamber music there. He has given solo concerts all over the world, and in 2011 Mogensen had his solo debut at Carnegie Hall, New York, and in 2012 he received 1st prize in the prestigious European Broadcast Union’s ‘New Talent’ competition in Bratislava. For further information email: bjarke@bjarkemogensen.dk |
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 Scottish accordionist Davie Stewart celebrates his 80th birthday with a CD launch for his recording ‘Momento’ at a concert on Sunday afternoon February 28th, 2pm until 6pm, at The Salutation Hotel, Perth. Sharing the concert with Davie and his band will be accordionist Leonard Brown and his band.Well-known and respected on the Scottish dance band scene, Davie Stewart has been around as a player, band leader and composer for several decades. The tracks on ‘Momento’ include Grand Marches, Old Favourite Jigs, Reekie Lynn, Raison D’Etre, Tiger Rag, John Sinton Marches, Petite Panache, Angus Fitchet Jigs, H.M.S. Pinafore, Mio Amore, The More I See You, Highland Medley, Eli Brackett Rag, Neapolitan Serenade, Candy, The Love Triangle, Set of Three Marches, Set of Reels. For further information email: tommynewcomen@hotmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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 An ‘Accordion Gala’ featuring accordionists Walter Losi, Giuseppe Spinelli, Dario Ghelfi, and many others, takes place on Sunday afternoon February 28th, 2pm, at Tabu, Bressana Bottarone (PV), Italy. |
by Rob Howard
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 The annual NAAFC (National Association of Accordion & Fiddle Clubs) Accordion and Fiddle Championships take place on Saturday March 5th, 9am, at the Inchyra Grange Hotel, Polmont, Falkirk, Scotland.The competitions include Traditional Accordion Solo, Polka and Musette, with other sections including Scottish Bands and Trios. There are also fiddle sections. This year’s selected composers are Gordon Shand – accordion, Angus Fitchet – fiddle. The festival this year includes an accordion workshop led by Liam Stewart, and a fiddle workshop led by Marie Fielding. Both are free. The competitions are followed by a prize winners concert, and a ceilidh to the music of the Burns Brothers. For further information email: magsknight19@gmail.cominfo@festacontinua.it info@festacontinua.it |
by Rob Howard
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| The nightly Tango Show at El Querandí, San Telmo, Buenos Aires is a must-do for visitors to the capital city of Argentina. Watching tango in Buenos Aires can show insight into the Argentine cultural personality; its passion, sensuality, and reverence for history. The venue has been called 'living evidence of civic memory' and transport audiences back to the height of the tango era in the early 20th Century. After pickup at hotels and transport to El Querandí, visitors have a traditional 3-course Argentine feast, and Argentine wines produced by Finca Flichman are included. After the dinner, the tango entertainment begins, accompanied by accordion, violin, bass, and piano. Buenos Aires is the cultural centre of this seductive dance, and many first-time tourists eventually return again and again to see the shows and dance the tango themselves. The evening ends with hotel drop-off. For further information email: info@querandi.com.ar |
New and Updated Sites |
by Heather Masefield
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 The New Zealand Accordion Assocation Inc. to preserve original New Zealand accordion music has typeset and released Loganola composed by Clarrie Bruce. Purchase online and view sample page at Catalog: mfa8050This is the first accordion music to be published and printed in New Zealand and was published by Arthur Eady, Auckland, New Zealand during the 1930's (exact date unknown). The original copy of this music was donated to the Dargaville Museum Accordion Gems display, curator Kevin Friedrich, by Titano Accordions (NZ) Ltd Director Maurice Jones. |
by Harley Jones
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 Updated site with biography and 3 CD's by Sergey Osokin for sale. Sergey Osokin has won numerous international competitions and is an accordion tutor at Schnittke's Moscow State Institute of Music.- Eternal Returning CD and eTracks (mp3) album Catalog: os601 - IL Cinema Per Sempre CD and eTracks (mp3) album Catalog: os602 - Il Dolce Dolore CD and eTracks (mp3) album Catalog: os603 |
CD Reviews |
by Joan C. Sommers
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Fachwerk | Kapote CD by Friedrich Lips. Review by Joan Cochran Sommers. |
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