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12º Festival de Arte del Acordeón de Roseto degli Abruzzi - Italia
Bayan Mix se realizará en Ontario y Columbia Británica en febrero - Canadá
Curso de formación ESMD para acordeón, Lille - Francia
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Video: SaxAkkord Duo Concert, Moscow, Part 1 - RussiaJohn Torcello performs with the LA Philharmonic‘World's Greatest Virtuosos Play 100 Accordion Masterpieces’, 5 CD Box Set – ItalyJust Released: New Friedrich Lips Book - GermanyNZAA Masterclass For Harbin & South Pacific International Competitions - New ZealandPerth Strathspey and Reel Society, Scotland – UK
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Finbarr Dennehy Dance Dates, County Cork – Irish RepublicAccordion Concert by Accordion Ensemble Opus 2 - Netherlands‘An Irish Evening’, Massachusetts – USAAccordion Gala Evening, Milan – ItalyJim Cleland @ Crieff Accordion & Fiddle Club, Scotland – UKJacques Brel Tribute Concert, Vorey – FranceMirco Patarini performs in ‘A Variety Concert’, Drogheda - Irish Republic‘Folk n’ Irish Cruise’ - Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, MexicoGrand Bal Groffliers, Pas-de-Calais – FranceCNIMA J. Mornet February Accordion Workshops - FranceAccordion Repair Course, London – UK
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Mika Väyrynen 2018 Celebrity Interview, Helsinki - FinlandUpdated: 2018 China Harbin Summer International Accordion Art Week - ChinaNew Douglas Ward Compositions Now Online - UKRenzo Ruggieri Updated: Accordion Kids (ten pieces) eBook - Italy
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Centenario de la muerte de Paolo Soprani, Castelfidardo - Italiaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 Un evento que durará todo el día para celebrar el centenario de Paolo Soprani (1845-1918), fundador de la fabricación de acordeones en Italia, se llevará a cabo en el Auditorio San Francesco, Castelfidardo (AN), el martes 20 de febrero: desde las 9 a las 10.30PM.El programa incluye una charla de Beniamino Bugiolacchi, una exposición y un concierto con los acordeonistas Luigi Presta y Manuel Marchegiani. Paolo Soprani comenzó a hacer acordeones en 1863. Lo transformó en un gran negocio y, a su vez, inspiró a otros a hacer lo mismo. De esta forma, comenzó un sistema y tradición de fabricación de acordeón en Castelfidardo que continúa hasta hoy. Según la leyenda, en 1863 un peregrino austríaco que regresaba a su hogar desde el santuario religioso católico de Loreto, pidió hospedaje para pasar la noche en la granja propiedad de Antonio y Lucia Soprani, cerca de Castelfidardo. Como agradecimiento, el peregrino le dio a los Soprani un acordeón, que fue de gran interés para su hijo Paolo. Al día siguiente, Paolo tomó el acordeón para ver cómo funcionaba, e inmediatamente pensó que podía construir instrumentos similares. Paolo, que trabajaba en la granja familiar, abrió un taller en su casa. En 1872, con sus hijos Luigi y Achille, abrió una fábrica para su negocio en expansión en el centro de Castelfidardo. Además de hacer acordeones, Paolo Soprani también era un intérprete habilidoso y popular, y se convirtió en una personalidad conocida, a menudo visto en ferias y mercados de ciudades locales, tocando y vendiendo sus instrumentos. La industria del acordeón nació en Castelfidardo, cuando se estableció la fábrica Paolo Soprani y otros negocios se establecieron en competencia a medida que aumentaba la demanda del acordeón. Incluida una creada por su hermano Settimio Soprani. Los acordeones de Paolo Soprani se exportaron a Francia, luego a otros lugares, y para fines del siglo XIX llegaron a América. En 1900, la compañía tuvo gran éxito en una feria en París; Paolo se convirtió en miembro de la academia de inventores de Bruselas y París y se reunió con el presidente de Francia. Continuó trabajando en su fábrica hasta los 70 años, cuando sus dos hijos se hicieron cargo. Murió en su casa el 20 de febrero de 1918, cuando tenía 73 años. Para más información, envía un correo a Beniamino Bugiolacchi a: info@italcinte.it |
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12º Festival de Arte del Acordeón de Roseto degli Abruzzi - Italiaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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  El 12° Festival de Arte del Acordeón se llevará a cabo los días 16 y 17 de junio de 2018 en Roseto degli Abruzzi, TE 64026. El Festival de Arte del Acordeón presenta: -Premio Internacional 2018 Concurso Internacional. -Premio Orpheus 2018 (sólo para italianos) -Selecciones italianas CMA 2018. Presidente: Claudio Azzaro y Director Artístico: Renzo Ruggieri. El Premio Orpheus 2018 es un premio de la crítica, similar al premio de la Academia (OSCAR), dedicado a producciones de acordeonistas italianos solamente. El director artístico de Orpheus es el famoso crítico de jazz Gerlando Gatto de Roma. Hay categorías internacionales de competencia individual para todas las edades y tipos de música; así como categorías para concertistas y solistas de grupo o acordeón con un nuevo proyecto original. Reglas y solicitudes de ingreso para todos los premios y concursos en: 2018ArtFestival.pdf |
Bayan Mix se realizará en Ontario y Columbia Británica en febrero - Canadáby Rita Davidson Barnea |
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| Bayan Mix se realizará el sábado 10 de febrero de 2018 entre 6 y 8PM en Bayview Yards en Bayview Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 2C5. También actuarán el domingo 11 de febrero de 2018 a las 6PM en BC. Para este espectáculo llame al: 778-355-7377 Multicultural Russian Speaking Association of BC presenta "Bayan-Mix" con Sergey Voytenko y Sergey Kotkov. Bayan-Mix es un dúo único de la popular e innovadora música de acordeón. Su música hace que el público quiera bailar; es energizante y alegre. El dúo es muy conocido en Europa y Rusia por su impresionante estilo de actuación en vivo. Esta es la primera vez que los galardonados Bayan-Mix, directo desde Rusia, llega a Ottawa. Famoso en Rusia por sus conciertos, shows de TV y conciertos por toda Rusia, y gira por otros países como Lituania, Bielorrusia, Ucrania, Alemania, Israel, Estonia, el famoso dúo seguramente será un éxito en Canadá. Para más información, teléfono: (613) 867-7939 |
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 The ESMD, located at Lille in the North of France, is organizing a 2 day course on February 24th and 25th for students who are interested to prepare for the entrance examinations being held at the Lille Academy of Music (ESMD) on April 17th 2018.The École Supérieure Musique et Danse Hauts-de-France (ESMD) – Lille is a publicly funded institution for higher education, which provides undergraduate and professional training (Bachelor-Master-Doctorate) in the fields of music and dance. It is modeled after the European system of diplomas that are standardized across Europe (Bachelor-Master-Doctorate). We offer a three-year double-degree program where students graduate from both the ESMD and the Université de Lille 3 (DNSPM + Licence ARTS Parcours Formation du musicien interprète). Download application form: 2018ESMD.pdf or for further information email accordion tutor Vincent Lhermet at: lhermet.vincent@gmail.com CD available online at: Vincent LHermet |
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| Video: Part 1 of the January 17, 2018 concert by SaxAkkord Duo of Arseniy Strokovskiy, accordion, laureate of international competitions and Ivan Dimma saxophones, performed at the Jazz Club A. Kozlov in Moscow. The program from Gershwin, through avant-garde, to avant-garde jazz to Galliano and Astor Piazzolla. Part 1 of concert: 02:27-08:25 G. Gershwin - Three Preludes 10:45-18:02 S. Berinskiy - Sempre majore 19:38-38:56 A. Piazzolla - History of tango: "Bordel 1900", "Cafe 1930", "Nightclub 1960", "Modern concert" The duo released a CD/download album last year, available online at: SaxAkkord |
by Kevin Friedrich
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 On January 23rd, Los Angeles accordionist John Torcello joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the direction of Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki in the World Premiere performance of Marcos Balter's new chamber work, an LA Philharmonic commission “Things Fall Apart” scored for woodwinds, brass, percussion, harp, piano, accordion and strings.Brazilian composer Marcos Balter and Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki took part in a pre-Concert discussion, talking about the piece itself as well as Susanna Mälkki's work in preparing the orchestra's performance. No stranger to working with some of the world's top orchestras and conductors, John's career includes appearances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic New Music Group, Pasadena Pops/Symphony, Pacific Symphony, Long Beach Opera, Jacaranda Music and Idyllwild Arts Orchestra under conductors including Michael Tilson Thomas, Simon Rattle, Zubin Mehta, Andreas Mitisek, Rachel Worby, Carl St. Clair, John Williams, Esa-Pekka Salonen and Gustavo Dudamel in works by composers including DelTredici, Berg, Ades, Weill, Piaf, Kagel, Ortiz, Golijov, Bernstein, Piazzolla, Shostakovitch, Dean, Eo¨tvo¨s, Romer and Zappa. The Concert was presented by members of the LA Philharmonic (Susanna Mälkki, Conductor) as part of their Green Umbrella series which showcases new commssions and other contemporary compositions. |
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 ‘The Accordion - The World's Greatest Virtuosos Play 100 Accordion Masterpieces’ is a box set of 5 CDs featuring recordings by accordionists Sebastiano Zorza (12 solo tracks), Peter Soave (12 solo and 20 tracks as a duo with pianist Nando de Luca), Richard Galliano (three tracks of Brazilian choro music as a duo with mandolin player Hamilton de Holanda), the Gorni Kramer Quartet (43 tracks - Sebastiano Zorza + rhythm playing in the style of Gorni Kramer), the Peter Soave Quartet (7 tracks), and the Denis Biasin Quartet (3 tracks). The sound quality is perfect throughout, and included is a booklet with notes about each of the 100 pieces.The box set includes music by Scarlatti, JS Bach, Mozart, Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, Piazzolla, Frosini, V. Monti, JP Sousa, Richard Rodgers, Johann Strauss, to name but a few, and the genres include classical, accordion classics, standards, and Latin American music. Titles include Acquarelli Cubani, Migliavacca, Dark Eyes, Czardas, Jolly Caballero, Granada, Jealousy, Olive Blossoms, Libertango, Espana, Autumn Leaves, El Relicario, Lara’s Theme, La Vie en Rose, Arriverderci Roma, Tico Tico, and many, many more. The box set is available via various internet sources. |
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 "The Art of Arranging Classical Music for Accordion" by famous Prof. Friedrich Lips will soon be available. The high-quality content corresponds to the outward appearance of the book: typographically lavish with finest Italian paper, thread-stitching, laminated softcover with double flap and exclusive design – worthwhile, treasured.Subscription Offer 15 % price advantage on pre-orders from 17th January to 31st January 2018 33.50 euros instead of 39.50 euros later Books Posted by 15 February 2018 For pupils, students, teachers, stage musicians, composers and performers, amateur players and professional musicians. Edited by: Prof. Ulrich Schmülling, translated by Willoughby Ann Walshe, expert advice by Dr. Nikolas Fehr and Vitali Neifert. 220 pages · 150 sheet music samples · Format: 17 x 24 cm · ISBN 978-3-925572-17-3 Purchase at Catalog No: kslips03 The Art of Arranging Classical Music for Accordion Other books by Friedrich Lips: kslips00 The Art of Bayan Playing & Playing the Accordion Artistically (English) kslips01 Die Kunst des Bajanspiels (German) kslips02 Die Kunst der Bearbeitung klassischer Musik für Akkordeon (German) kslips03 The Art of Arranging Classical Music for Accordion (English) |
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| The New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) hosted a Masterclass by Grayson Masefield from the 22 to 26 January in Auckland at Sunnybrae School. Students could decide if they wished to listen to the public lessons or practise and at the end of each day, every student performed a concert with parents and other people attending. Students are preparing for the NZAA South Pacific Accordion Championships and Festival in June and the Harbin International Accordion Competitions in August, China. Harbin competition rules and entry form in Chinese and English at: 2018Harbin Harbin entries close: 30th June 2018 |
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 The Perth Strathspey and Reel Society are looking for musicians – accordion, fiddle, cello, double bass - to join their orchestra. There are no auditions, and players of any age group are welcomed. Rehearsals take place weekly on Wednesday evenings, 7pm to 9pm, at The Ex-Servicemen’s Club, 20 Milne St, Perth, Scotland.Perth Strathspey and Reel Society was formed in 1989 with the aim of promoting Scottish music in the community. They regularly play at concerts, ceilidhs and other events around Perthshire. For further information email: accordion2u@gmail.com |
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 Accordionist Finbarr Dennehy and his fiddle playing daughter Chloe perform for dancing this weekend, as follows:Friday January 27th – Parkway Hotel, Dunmanway, County Cork Saturday January 28th – Hazeltree, Mallow, County Cork Sunday January 29th – Kades Kounty, Glenville, County Cork Tuesday January 31st - Old Walls, Liscarroll, County Cork Finbarr Dennehy is often joined on stage now by daughter Chloe, especially during school holidays. Finbarr plays a Shand Morino button accordion, while Chloe is proficient on the stringed instruments - violin, mandolin and banjo. Finbarr Dennehy is mainly a solo musician, playing for adult dancing, weddings and all social occasions. He has released a number of very popular albums. His accordion influences are Will Starr, Jimmy Shand, and Dermot O'Brien. |
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 The concert organisers write: An exciting demonstration of virtuosity and musical versatility: Russian folk music, sensual bossa nova, serial music, contemporary music written especially for Opus 2: everything is covered. Let yourself be surprised !!!Details of the concert are on the poster. |
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| On Saturday January 28th, 3pm, the highly accomplished Irish duo accordionist Declan Aungier and guitarist Tom Comerford perform an ‘An Irish Evening’ concert at The Irish Cultural Centre of New England, Canton, Massachusetts. Tickets $25. Declan Aungier is one of Ireland’s busiest and most versatile accordionists. For further information email: anirishevening@gmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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 On Sunday January 28th, 9pm, there will be an evening of dancing and entertainment involving numerous accordionists at the large restaurant and night club Luna Rossa, Via Risorgimento 27, San Giuliano Milanese 20098, Milan. |
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 On Thursday February 1st, 7.30pm, accordionist Jim Cleland and his band entertain as guests at the Crieff Accordion & Fiddle Club. The venue is The British Legion Hall, Perth Rd, Crieff, PH7 3EB. Crieff is a market town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.Jim Cleland played second accordion for many years in the highly popular Jim McLeod Scottish Dance Band. |
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 On Friday February 2nd, 8.30pm, the singer Jacques Barbaud performs the songs of Jacques Brel at L’Embarcadere, Rue Louis Jouvet, 43800 Vorey. Accompaniment is by accordionist Jerome Richard and pianist Michel Duvet. Vorey is a commune in the Haute-Loire department (Auvergne) in south-central France.Jerome Richard, one of France’s busiest accordion entertainers, in 1999 won both the CIA Coupe Mondiale in Trossingen, Germany, and the CMA Trophee Mondial, held in Ourense, Spain, before embarking on a professional career. Jacques Brel (1929 – 1978) was a Begian singer, songwriter, actor and director who composed and performed songs that generated a large following in Belgium and France, and also throughout the world. He was an influence on other songwriters and his songs were performed by the likes of the Kingston Trio, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Judy Collins, Nina Simone, John Denver and Andy Williams. Brel was also a successful actor, appearing in ten films. |
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 The Royal Meath Accordion Orchestra organises and performs in ‘A Variety Concert’ on Saturday February 3rd, 8pm, at The Barbican, St Peter’s Parish, William St, Drogheda, in the Irish Republic. The concert includes a special performance by the leading Italian accordionist Mirco Patarini. Tickets cost 10 Euro each.Mirco Patarini is one of the leading figures in the worldwide accordion movement. He won the CMA Trophee Mondiale in 1985 held in Switzerland, and has long been an internationally renowned concert performer. He has also been involved in accordion production with Scandalli, music publishing, and accordion competitions as an adjudicator, administrator and in 2017, was elected President of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA). For further information email: royalmeathao16@gmail.com |
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 The ‘Folk n’ Irish Cruise’ sails on board the Norwegian Epic cruise liner from February 3rd to 10th, presenting a host of Irish musicians, singers, ceili bands and dancers. The liner sails from and back to Port Canaveral, Florida, visiting the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Jamaica and Mexico, and the organiser is Joanie Madden, flute player with Cherish the Ladies.The entertainers include Cherish the Ladies, singers Mary Black, TR Dallas and Susan McCann, accordionists Billy McComiskey, John Nolan and Seamus O’Sullivan, concertina player Ann Kirrane, the Pride of Moyvane Ceili Band, and many more. For further information email: info@joaniemaddencruise.com |
by Rob Howard
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 Groffliers, Salle des Sports, Groffliers (62180), Pas-de-Calais, northern France.Accordzeam are a versatile dance band who play for all sorts of events, and also perform in classical and jazz concerts. The band features two accordionists, Lucas Thébaut and Michaël Bideault. The evening is organized by Le comité des fêtes de la ville de Groffliers and Les Dancers Rangers (Club Country de Groffliers). For further information email: contact@accordzeam.org |
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 CNIMA J. Mornet February Accordion Workshops for all ages, all styles, all levels.From February 19th to 23rd and from February 26th to March 2nd, 2018: - Accordion all levels on one or two pieces of your choice. - From February 19th to 23rd: Playing with an orchestra by Nathalie Boucheix Jazz accordion by Yves Busato - From February 26th to March 2nd: accordion accordions by Pascal Meurgé The melody by Jacques Mornet. Information and registration: call Anne on +33 (0) 4 73 22 27 45 or cnima@wanadoo.fr New: online registration on www.cnima.com (internships) |
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| Peter Le Geyt has been organising Accordion Repair Courses over the past couple of years and has now finalised the first course for this year which will be held in Teddington (TW11), south-west London, on Thursday/Friday April 26th and 27th. Cost for the 2018 courses will be £110 + Vat for the 2 days. A programme is available and also details of accommodation should anyone need to stay overnight. Teddington is 35 minutes from London Waterloo station. On the Thursday evening there is an optional dinner at a local Italian restaurant for those interested, which has a reasonably priced menu, and will allow course participants to play accordions after dinner. The tutor is Paul Flannery who is a piano tuner by trade and over the years started repairing and tuning melodeons and accordions. Repairers/tuners all have their own way of working and therefore Paul imparts his knowledge and how he approaches repairs. Previous attendees have been pleased with Paul’s explanations and advice. The course is limited to 12 persons. Once the organiser has the required number, participants will be notified and places confirmed. After payment has been made on the course the organisers will be unable to refund if any participants cancel, unless replacements can be found. For further information email: plg@plgmarketing.com |
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 Celebrating his 50th Birthday year, renowned Finnish accordionist Mika Väyrynen performed a series of World Premieres and works by Finnish Composers in the latter part of 2017. The first World Premiere was of a new work by Aulis Sallinen 'Dance Music Suite Op. 107' for accordion, violin, cello and piano. Dedicated to Mika Väyrynen, the Premiere took place at The Porvoo Church as part of the Loviisa Sibelius Festival on 8th September 2017 with the composer in attendance. On the 11th October 2017 at Mika´s 50th birthday concert "Suomi 100 - Väyrynen 50" held at the Camerata Hall of the Helsinki Music Center, Mika (picture right) performed an all Finnish program which included six World Premieres as well as launching his latest CD, the accordion works of the late Jouni Kaipainen (1956-2015). My sincerest thanks to Mika for sharing some of his thoughts and insights, as well updating us on his work with some of Finland's most outstanding composers. Read the Mika Väyrynen Celebrity Interview at: VäyrynenInterview |
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 Site updated with Chinese language rules and information and poster download at: http://www.accordions.com/china/default.aspx?nid=99 Updated: English competition rules and entry form in Chinese and English and poster download at: 2018Harbin Entries close: 30th June 2018 Note : The Organising Committee offer full accommodation and food during the competition for foreign candidates. The 2018 China Harbin Summer International Accordion Art Week is hosted by the Peoples Republic of China Culture Ministry and the Harbin Municipal People's Government, undertaken by Harbin Normal College, Harbin, China. The event is part of the 34th China Harbin Summer Music Festival. Harbin was named a UNESCO City of Music in 2010. Harbin becomes "the capital of music" from August 7th to 11th 2018, with some of the finest accordionists around the world competing and performing at the Concert Hall of Harbin Normal University. There will be concerts, workshops and a major international accordion competition. |
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 UK composer Douglas Ward and Charnwood Publishing have released 6 new compositions. Click the links to learn more about each work and see a sample page.DW944 - Bananas for Two DW945 - Countryside March DW946 - Emergency Tango DW947 - Chasing Rabbits DW948 - Mosaic Waltz DW949 - Forest Waltz |
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  Renowned accordionist, teacher and composer Renzo Ruggieri has updated his eBook (.pdf file able to be sent to you by email) titled Accordion Kids Catalog rrenzo512Renzo Ruggieri writes: "Accordion Kids features progressive songs for young accordion students. From first notes, to small imitations of animals, to singular genres such as Disco, Baroque and Blues. The use of the left hand loses regularity in the accompaniment (march / waltz / tango) to bring the young player closer to the new rhythms of the present times." Price is only 10 Euro (or USD$ equivalent) for these exciting young childrens compositions that are a "must have", for every teacher of young children. Available online at Catalog: rrenzo512 |
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