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XIII. Internationaler Wettbewerb für Bajan und Akkordeon "Perpetuum Mobile", Drohobytsch - Ukraine
William Schimmel 2021 AAA Master Class & Concert Series in New York - USA
Veikko Ahvenainen schenkt der Welt seine Komposition "Covid-19" - Finnland
2021 Tschechischer Akkordeon-Online-Wettbewerb - Tschechische Republik
Mary & Frank Tokarski Musical Arts Fund - USA
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Marco Lo Russo Plays Soundtrack to New Film “Vado e Vengo” – ItalyClosing Date for Online Accordion Star International Competition 2021Marie-Andrée Joerger New CD “Bach en Miroir” - FranceCoba Concerts Postponed Due to Covid-19 State of Emergency Declaration – JapanLeonard Brown DVDs Donated to Care Homes, Scotland – UK
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Semion Shmelkov Concert in Syktyvkar - RussiaNorth Staffs Accordion Club Virtual Concert – UKOnline: Bachtopus Accordion Ensemble Workshop - USAAlex Meixner Band at Rock’N RiverWalk - USAOnline: Ian Lowthian Advanced Accordion Weekend – UKHugo Noth Masterclass at University of Music Franz Liszt – Germany
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Video: Children Enjoying Playing the Accordion - Mexico
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Fisitalia Updated Website, Castelfidardo - Italy
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Online_12. Italia Award Welt-Akkordeon-Wettbewerb - Italienby Christine Johnstone |
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  Der 12. Italia Award Wettbewerb wird in diesem Jahr online ausgetragen, organisiert von der Associazione Promozione Arte (Verein zur Förderung der Kunst) in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Club Voglia d'Arte.Die Veranstaltung findet vom 1. bis 20. Juni 2021 statt. Kunstdirektor Renzo Ruggieri (Bild links) und Präsident Claudio Azzaro (Bild rechts) weisen darauf hin, dass Kandidaten aus der ganzen Welt und mit Instrumenten jeder Marke teilnehmen können. Die Kategorien umfassen: Klassisch, Virtuos, Diatonisch und mit anderem Instrument für diese 7 Altersgruppen: Student 10, Student 12, Student 14, Student 16, Junior, Senior, Amateur. Außerdem Studentengruppe 15 und Studentengruppe 18 und professionelle Gruppen Solo Classic, Virtuoso, Diatonic und Ensemble. Download der Regeln auf Englisch und Italienisch: 2021ItaliaRules.pdf |
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XIII. Internationaler Wettbewerb für Bajan und Akkordeon "Perpetuum Mobile", Drohobytsch - Ukraineby Christine Johnstone |
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| Der XIII. Internationale Wettbewerb für Bajan und Akkordeon "Perpetuum Mobile" wird vom 7. bis 10. Mai 2021 an der Staatlichen Pädagogischen Universität Drohobytsch Iwan Franko in Drohobytsch, Region Lemberg, Ukraine, stattfinden. Es werden Teilnehmer aus der Ukraine, Weißrussland, Litauen, Lettland, Polen, der Tschechischen Republik, Moldawien, Italien, Frankreich, Serbien, China und Großbritannien erwartet. Neben dem Wettbewerb wird die Veranstaltung Konzerte, Meisterklassen, Treffen, eine Konferenz zum Thema "Musikkunst XXI. Jahrhundert - Geschichte, Theorie, Praxis", methodologische Seminare, einen Austausch von musikalischer und wissenschaftlicher Literatur, Video- und Audioaufnahmen umfassen Die Jury wird aus Lehrern, Interpreten und Komponisten aus verschiedenen Ländern der Welt bestehen. Einsendeschluss ist der 31. März 2021. Siehe Plakat oben für Details. |
William Schimmel 2021 AAA Master Class & Concert Series in New York - USAby Harley Jones |
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 Die American Accordionists' Association (AAA) wird vom 30. Juli bis 1. August 2021 eine 2021 Master Class & Concert Series mit Dr. William Schimmel, Moderator und Kurator, präsentieren. Diese Veranstaltung wird, wie die sehr erfolgreiche Veranstaltung 2020 online stattfinden.Unter dem Titel "The Twilight Time" (Der magische Ort zwischen Licht und Dunkelheit) wird die AAA Master Class and Concert Series täglich Meisterklassen von 15 bis 16 Uhr und Konzerte von 16 bis 17 Uhr anbieten. Speichern Sie den AAA Masterclass-Flyer, um eine vollständige Liste der Teilnehmer und Reservierungsinformationen zu erhalten: 2021AAAMasterClass.pdf Online-Reservierungen unter: http://www.ameraccord.com/annualmasterclass.php |
Veikko Ahvenainen schenkt der Welt seine Komposition "Covid-19" - Finnlandby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Der berühmte finnische Konzertakkordeonist, Arrangeur und Komponist Veikko Ahvenainen hat einen neuen Walzer mit dem Titel "Covid-19" komponiert. Die Komposition ist für Streichorchester mit der ersten Aufführung durch das Oulu Sinfonia String Quintet - Video oben.Die neue Komposition ist auch für Akkordeon komponiert – ein wirklich großzügiges Geschenk von Veikko Ahvenainen. Vielen Dank dafür. Download: 2021CovidValse.pdf Genießen Sie! Veikko Ahvenainen wurde letztes Jahr in einer sehr schönen Zeremonie in Finnland mit dem CIA Merit Award ausgezeichnet, um seine erstaunliche musikalische Karriere mit so vielen Erfolgen zu ehren. Lesen Sie mehr unter: http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=18-Sep-2020&lang=en&s=16839 |
2021 Tschechischer Akkordeon-Online-Wettbewerb - Tschechische Republikby Christine Johnstone |
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 Die Wettbewerbsleiterin Dr. Marcela Kysová-Halmová (Bild links) lädt alle Akkordeonisten ein, am Tschechischen Akkordeon-Online-Wettbewerb 2021 teilzunehmen, der unter der Schirmherrschaft des Creative Center, Ostrava, organisiert wird.Die Wettbewerbskategorien sind: 1. Baby 6-8 Jahre 2. Kinder I. 9-11 Jahre 3. Kinder II. 12-14 Jahre 4. Jugendliche 15-17 Jahre 5. Senior 18 Jahre 6. Virtuose Unterhaltungsmusik (keine Altersbegrenzung) Die Teilnahmeanträge müssen bis zum 31. März 2021 eingehen. Die Videos der Teilnehmer müssen bis zum 25. April 2021 eingegangen sein. Die internationale Jury besteht aus Gorka Hermosa (Spanien), Dr. Herbert Scheibenreif (Österreich), Iosif Purits (Russland), Jiri Lukes (Tschechien), Ladislav Horak (Tschechien), Raimondas Sviackevicius (Litauen), Marcela Kysová, Zoran Rakic (Serbien), Borat Zagoranski (Slowenien), Fernando Avila (Brasilien), Jan Meisl, Daniel Lis (Polen), Dariusz Kownacki (Polen), Wojciech Golec, (Polen) und Milan Osadsky. Die Ergebnisse werden bis zum 10. Mai 2021 bekannt gegeben. Download der Wettbewerbsregeln hier: 2021TschechischesAkkordeonOnlineRegeln.pdf |
Mary & Frank Tokarski Musical Arts Fund - USAby Harley Jones |
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 Est. 2018 by Mary Tokarski.Im Jahr 2018 gründete Mary Tokarski den Mary & Frank Tokarski Musical Arts Fund, der von der Community Foundation for Greater New Haven verwaltet wird, damit junge Menschen "die Bereicherung und die Freude erleben können, die durch das Musizieren entsteht." Der Fonds trägt den Namen ihres Mannes, um die unermüdliche Unterstützung zu ehren, die er für die musikalische Karriere von Mary Tokarski hatte. Die Bewerbungsfrist endet am 15. Mai 2021. Ein (oder mehrere) Preise in unterschiedlicher Höhe werden auf dem AAA-Festival im Juli bekannt gegeben - entweder persönlich oder virtuell. Bewerbungen und Informationen: Mary & Frank Tokarski Musical Arts Fund Fragen, Klärungen und Bewerbungen richten Sie bitte an Mary Tokarski unter: mary.tokarski@comcast.net. |
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by Christine Johnstone
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 Video: “Vado e Vengo” Official Italian Film Trailer directed by Fabrizio Nardocci, music by Marco Lo Russo.Marco Lo Russo returns to the cinema, performing the soundtrack of the debut film “Vado e Vengo” by director Fabrizio Nardocci. The film is based on a subject by Maurizio Ponzi and will be broadcast on Sky Primafila Premiere TV from March 26th, 2021. The leading character of the film is Marco Valerio Montesano flanked by well-known Italian cinema and TV actors, Antonello Fassaro, Massimiliano Pazzaglia, Anna Ferruzzo, Alice Ferri and Sara Ricci. The film produced by Dalex Film, in collaboration with Rai Cinema, is set in Rome, Italy and tells the story of Mario a 21-year-old boy in search of his father and his roots. Composer, arranger and accordionist Marco Lo Russo, (who has produced numerous soundtracks), plays music ranging from pop to world music, through to jazz. Also in the soundtrack is the song performed by actress Alice Ferri, in which Marco Lo Russo highlights the sensuality and freshness of the French chanson. The soundtrack of the film published by the label Rouge Sound Production for Marco Lo Russo Music Center APS will soon be available on CD. |
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| The closing date for the online 2021 Accordion Star International Competition is April 7th, 2021. The competition will be held online from April 16th to 25th 2021. The competition features 10 age and genre categories. The competition program will include new categories, such as "Music of Bach" and "Accordion star 37 plus without age limit" Contestants who won 1st place in any category will be awarded the title of "Champion Accordion Star International 2021", cash rewards and diploma.. The 2nd and 3rd places will receive the title of winners and a diploma for that place. In addition to the competition program, concert performances, master classes, interviews and presentation of the members of the jury and guests of the festival will be presented at the festival. Download competition rules here: 2021AccordionStarRules.pdf |
by Christine Johnstone
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  The new album by Marie-Andrée Joerger entitled “Bach en Miroir” will be released on April 16th, 2021.Marie-Andrée Joerger pays homage to a musical form, the Prelude and Fugue, so popular throughout the ages. The mirror effect is created by alternating preludes and fugues by Johann-Sebastian Bach and other great composers, each of whom marked their own era: Balbastre, Mozart, Schumann, Reger and Escaich. The particularly poetic and varied sounds of the accordion bring a unique dimension to these works, as if they had been written for this popular instrument. For details email: marieandree84@live.fr |
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 Coba concerts as part of his “Coba Solo Tour 2020 The Accordion” have had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 prefecture state of emergency declaration.Coba apologises for the postponement of his performances “as a result of considering the safety of customers and prevention of infection and spread”. The affected concerts are: • Yamagata Performance which was due to be held on March 30th, 2021. New Date: October 21st 2021 • Miyagi Performance which was due to be held on March 31st, 2021. New Date: July 16th, 2021 All ticket holders can use their current tickets for these future performances, or refunds are available if requested. The refund period is from March 26th to April 30th, 2021. |
by Rob Howard
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  Accordionist Leonard Brown has very generously donated copies of his DVD entitled "The Very Best of Leonard Brown and his Band" to over one hundred care homes, most of which are situated in Scotland. In this time of pandemic they are especially sure to be watched and appreciated. What a magnificent gesture!Leonard Brown, an accordion champion and pianist, has become well-known for promoting concerts in Scotland, including lifetime achievement tribute concerts for Tom Alexander and Davie Stewart. He is a prolific recording artist with many CDs and DVDs to his credit, including ‘A Toast to Scotland’, a double DVD celebrating the music of some of Scotland’s accordion legends such as Jimmy Shand and Will Starr. All are available via his website. Leonard Brown, from Newcastle, became only the second Englishman to become All Scotland Accordion Champion in 2012 (Robert Whitehead was the first in 1968). He has emerged as one the best young accordionists on the accordion scene in the UK. For further information email: leonardbrownaccordion@gmail.com |
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by Arseniy Strokovskiy
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| As part of the 16th Interregional Competition of Young Artists "Young Gifts by Y.S. Perepilica" there will be a concert by Semion Shmelkov, assistant professor of bayan and accordion at the Russian Academy of Music by Gnesin. The concert will take place on March 26th in the Dome Hall of the National Gallery of the Republic of Komi, in Syktyvkar beginning at 5pm. Attendees will be able to get acquainted with the works of Bach, Mozart, Soler, Villa-Lobos, Schumann and Saint-Saens. There will also be works by contemporary authors A. Jurbin and O. Chistokhina. Shmelkov Semion began his studies at the Bayan in DMS No.4 in Kemerovo with V.V. Shmelkov. He has performed in the USA, China, Germany, Austria, Spain, Serbia, Montenegro, Denmark, Poland and Russia. He is the winner of international competitions: Citta di Castelfidardo (Italy), Arrasate Hiria (Spain), Fogtland Days of Harmonica (Germany), III Tian Jin International Competition of Bayanists and Accordionists (China), Accoholiday (Ukraine), Friedrich Lips Cup (Germany). Chelyabinsk), V International Competition of Bayanists and Accordionists in Moscow, I International Music Competition "Petro-Pavlovsk Assemblies" (St. Petersburg), winner of the Grand Prix "Cup of the North VI" (Cherepovets). For details email: semen53@yandex.ru |
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| The North Staffs Accordion Club will present an online concert on April 6th, 2021 at 7pm. Guest accordionists performing are the internationally well-known Gina Brannelli (England), 5 times All Britain Virtuoso Champion Mario Conway (Wales), Bruno Continenza (Rome, Italy), and Anne-Marie Devine, one of Northern Ireland’s leading up-and-coming players and teachers. Attendance is free, though donations to charity are welcomed. For further information email: northstaffsaccordionclub@gmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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 The Bachtopus Accordion Ensemble will hold an online workshop on April 11th, 2021 at 2pm (NYC time) organised by the Brooklyn Accordion Club entitled “Musical Collaborations During the Pandemic”.The ensemble includes accordionists Robert Duncan, Peter Flint, Denise Koncelik, Mayumi Miyaoka and Jeanne Velonis. The music director of Bachtopus, Robert Duncan will talk about recognizing the unique affordances of presenting art online, applying for a grant, working with composers, collaborating together, recording, mixing, and learning to make videos during the pandemic. Everyone is welcome. For details email: brooklynaccordionclub@gmail.com |
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by Christine Johnstone
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| The Alex Meixner Band will entertain at the Rock’N Riverwalk Sunday concert series on April April 11th, 2021. The event will be held in Downtown Stuart, Florida, USA from 1pm to 4pm. For details email: info@alexmeixner.com |
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 Ian Lowthian (picture left) will hold an online “Advanced Accordion Weekend” on April 17th and 18th, 2021.This weekend will give more advanced accordionists the opportunity to play a bit faster, perhaps look at some advanced left hand patterns, discuss bellows techniques, the use of chords to enhance tunes etc. For details email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
by Christine Johnstone
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 The University of Music Franz Liszt in Weimar, Germany will hold a masterclass by Hugo Noth (composer and accordionist born in Switzerland – picture left) from July 17th to 22nd as part of their 2021 Weimar Masterclass series.“Hugo Noth's work has decisively influenced the development of the accordion. His desire for experimentation and a spirit of research characterize his search for an artistic truthfulness with which he repeatedly critically questions existing forms.” Course languages: German, French, Italian. The course will include work on a solo repertoire of your own choice as well as a joint work on “Les Folies fran'oises” or “Les Dominos” by Francois Couperin. In the daily class lesson, possible ways of interpretation are worked out together. A concert will be held at the Festsaal Fürstenhaus on July 21st. For details phone +49 (0)3643 555150 or email: masterclasses@hfm-weimar.de |
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by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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 Fisitalia by Ci. & Emme. srl is a young company in the world accordion scene being launched on the market in 1995 by Giuseppe Chiaraluce, tuner, and Piero Montecchiani, mechanical and keyboard specialist.Since those beginnings, the reputation of Fisitalia accordions has been exported all over the world. Fisitalia have just updated their website which focusses on the excellence of their craftsmanship and how proud they are to be high quality 100% Italian made accordions. Downloadable catalog (PDF) of the complete Fisitalia range from childrens models, piano and chromatic to professional concert piano and chromatic models with free bass. https://www.fisitalia.com/cataloghi/ |
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by Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association
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 The Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand (AEBNZ) has updated its website with the 2021 examination dates and 2021 entry fees and entry forms. There is also a change to the grade 7 and grade 8 music lists. |
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