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Célébration du centenaire de la mort de Paolo Soprani / Castelfidardo - Italieby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Un événement sur une journée se tiendra le mardi 20 février de 9h00 à 10h30 pour commémorer la disparition de Paolo Soprani (1845-1918), largement considéré comme le précurseur de la fabrication des accordéons en Italie. Le programme inclut une conférence de Beniamino Bugiolacchi, une exposition et un concert avec les accordéonistes Luigi Presta et Manuel Marchegiani. Paolo Soprani a commencé à produire des accordéons en 1863, ce qui devint un vaste commerce et inspira des imitateurs, constituant le système et la tradition de fabrication des accordéons à Castelfidardo qui se perpétuent aujourd’hui. Selon la légende, en 1863 un pélerin autrichien catholique qui rentrait chez lui s’arrêta à Loreto et demanda l’hospitalité pour la nuit à la ferme exploitée par Antonio et Lucia Soprani près de Castelfidardo. En remerciement, le pèlerin donna aux Soprani un accordéon qui intéressa beaucoup leur fils Paolo. Le lendemain, Paolo démontait l’accordéon pour voir comment il fonctionnait et pensa aussitôt qu’il pourrait fabriquer de semblables instruments. Paolo, qui travaillait à la ferme familiale créa un atelier chez lui. En 1872, avec ses fils Luigi et Achille, il ouvrit dans le centre de Castelfidardo une usine pour son commerce en développement. En dehors de la fabrication des accordéons, Paolo Soprani était aussi un musicien talentueux et populaire et devint une personnalité connue, souvent présente dans les foires et marchés locaux, jouant et vendant ses instruments. L’industrie de l’accordéon était née à Castelfidardo avec la fondation de l’usine de Paolo Soprani tandis que d’autres établissements, parmi lesquels celui de son frère Settimio Soprani, entraient en concurrence tant la demande d’accordéons augmentait régulièrement, Les accordéons Paolo Soprani furent exportés en France, puis ensuite dans d’autres pays et avaient atteint l’Amérique à la fin du 19éme siècle. En 1900 la société connut un grand succès à la foire de Paris ; Paolo devint membre de l’Académie des Inventeurs de Bruxelles et Paris et rencontra le Président français. Il continua à travailler dans son usine jusqu’à ses 70 ans, puis ses deux fils prirent la suite. Il mourut chez lui le 20 février 1918 à l’âge de 73 ans. Pour plus d‘information email Beniamino Bugiolacchi at: info@italcinte.it |
12ème Festival d‘Accordéon de Roseto degli Abruzzi – Italieby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Le 12ème festival d‘accordéon se tiendra les 16 & 17 juin 2018 à Roseto degli Abruzzi, TE 64026. Le festival d‘accordéon propose : - Le concours international Prix d‘Italie - Le prix Orphéus (réservé aux italiens) - Les sélections italiennes 2018 de la CMA President: Claudio Azzaro et Directeur Artistique : Renzo Ruggieri. Le prix Orpheus est un prix de la critique, semblable aux Academy Award (OSCAR), consacré à la production des accordéonistes italiens uniquement. Le Directeur Artistique d‘Orpheus est le fameux critique de Jazz Gerlando Gatto, de Rome. Il y a des catégories de concours solistes pour tous âges et tous types de musique, ainsi que des catégories classique, groupe, et soliste avec un projet innovant et original. Règlement et formulaire d‘inscriptions pour tous les prix et concours à : 2018ArtFestival.pdf |
Bayan Mix va se produire en février dans l’Ontario et en Colombie Britannique - Canadaby Rita Davidson Barnea |
Bayan Mix se produira le samedi 10 février 2018 de 18 à 20h00 au Bayview Yards sur Bayview Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 2C5. Ils joueront également le dimanche 11 février à 18h00 en CB. Pour ce concert, appelez le 778-355-7377 L‘association multiculturelle des russophones de Colombie Britannique présente Bayan-Mix, Sergey Voytenko et Sergey Kotkov. Bayan Mix est unduo unique de musique populaire actuelle pour l‘accordéon. Leur musique donne au public envie de danser, elle est énergétique, joyeuse et jolie. Le duo est très connu en Europe et Russie pour leur style de spectacle à couper le souffle. C’est la première fois que Bayan Mix, vainqueur de nombreux prix, vient à Ottawa directement depuis la Russie ! Célèbre en Russie pour ses concerts au Kremlin, émissions de TV et spectacles partout en Russie ainsi que ses tournées dans des pays comme Lithuanie, Biélo-Russie, Ukraine, Allemagne, Israël, Estonie, le duo est sûr de faire un tabac au Canada ! Pour plus d‘information, téléphone: (613) 867-7939 |
Stage d’accordéon à l’ESMD de Lille - Franceby Rob Howard |
L’ESMD, située à Lille dans le nord de la France organise un stage de 2 jours, les 24 et 25 février, pour les étudiants s’apprêtant à passer le concours d’entrée à l’ESMD le 17 avril 2018. L’École Supérieure Musique et Danse des Hauts-de-France - Lille (ESMD) est un établissement public d’enseignement supérieur qui propose des formations professionnelles diplômantes dans les domaines de la musique et de la danse. Elle est organisée sur le modèle Européen des diplômes harmonisés dans toute l’Europe (Bachelor-Master-Doctorate). Nous proposons un programme avec double dipôme sur trois ans où les étudiants sont diplômés à la fois de l‘ESMD et de Université de Lille 3 (DNSPM + Licence ARTS Parcours Formation du musicien interprète). Téléchargez le formulaire d’inscription : 2018ESMD.pdf ou pour plus d’information adressez un email au professeur d’accordéon Vincent Lhermet at: lhermet.vincent@gmail.com CD disponible en ligne à : Vincent Lhermet |
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Video: SaxAkkord Duo Concert, Moscow, Part 1 - Russiaby Harley Jones |
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 |
John Torcello performs with the LA Philharmonicby Kevin Friedrich |
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. |
‘World's Greatest Virtuosos Play 100 Accordion Masterpieces’, 5 CD Box Set – Italyby Rob Howard |
‘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. |
Just Released: New Friedrich Lips Book - Germanyby Harley Jones |
"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) |
NZAA Masterclass For Harbin & South Pacific International Competitions - New Zealandby Heather Masefield |
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 |
Perth Strathspey and Reel Society, Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
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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Finbarr Dennehy Dance Dates, County Cork – Irish Republicby Rob Howard |
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. |
Accordion Concert by Accordion Ensemble Opus 2 - Netherlandsby Rob Howard |
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. |
‘An Irish Evening’, Massachusetts – USAby Rob Howard |
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 |
Accordion Gala Evening, Milan – Italyby Rob Howard |
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. |
Jim Cleland @ Crieff Accordion & Fiddle Club, Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
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. |
Jacques Brel Tribute Concert, Vorey – Franceby Rob Howard |
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. |
Mirco Patarini performs in ‘A Variety Concert’, Drogheda - Irish Republicby Rob Howard |
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 |
‘Folk n’ Irish Cruise’ - Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Mexicoby Rob Howard |
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 |
Grand Bal Groffliers, Pas-de-Calais – Franceby Rob Howard |
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 |
Les stages accordéon de février, CNIMA, - Franceby Harley Jones |
Les stages accordéon de février, pour tous âges, tous styles, tous niveaux. Du 19 au 23 février et du 26 février au 2 mars 2018 : - Accordéon tous niveaux sur une ou deux pièces de votre choix. - Du 19 au 23 février : Jouer avec un orchestre par Nathalie Boucheix Accordéon jazz par Yves Busato - Du 26 février au 2 mars : Les accords à l'accordéon par Pascal Meurgé La mélodie par Jacques Mornet. Renseignements et inscriptions : appelez Anne au 04 73 22 27 45 ou cnima@wanadoo.fr Nouveau : inscriptions en ligne sur www.cnima.com (stages) |
Accordion Repair Course, London – UKby Rob Howard |
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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Interview des célébrités 2018, Mika Väyrynen, Helsinki - Finlandeby Kevin Friedrich |
Fêtant son 50ème anniversaire, le célébre accordéoniste finlandais Mika Väyrynen a donné fin 2017 une série de premières mondiales et d’oeuvres de compositeurs finlandais. La première première mondiale fut une oeuvre d’Aulis Sallinen 'Dance Music Suite Op. 107' pour accordéon, violon, violoncelle et piano. Dédiée à Mika Väyrynen, cette première avait lieu dans l’église de Porvoo dans le cadre du festival Loviisa Sibelius le 8 septembre 2017, en présence du compositeur. Le 11 octobre 2017, lors du concert des 50 ans de Mika "Suomi 100 - Väyrynen 50" organisé au Camerata Hall du Helsinki Music Center, Mika (photo de droite), a donné un programme tout finlandais incluant 6 premières mondiales, ainsi que le lancement de son dernier CD, l’oeuvre pour accordéon de feu Jouni Kaipainen (1956-2015). Mes plus sincères remerciements à Mika pour le partage de certaines de ses pensées et convictions ainsi que pour le renouvellement de son travail avec quelques-uns des plus brillants compositeurs de Finlande. Lisez le Mika Väyrynen Celebrity Interview à : VäyrynenInterview |
Updated: 2018 China Harbin Summer International Accordion Art Week - Chinaby Harley Jones |
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. |
New Douglas Ward Compositions Now Online - UKby Harley Jones |
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 |
Renzo Ruggieri Updated: Accordion Kids (ten pieces) eBook - Italyby Harley Jones |
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 rrenzo512 Renzo 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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