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Duo of Arantza Agirre and Ana León Triumph – Spain
Franck Angelis Releases Award Winning 'Haiti' Solo – France
Mirco Patarini and Antonio Spaccarotella Concert, Bahia - Brazil
Xmas Gift Suggestions for Family and Friends
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
2011 Accordion Enthusiasts Calendar, Scotland – UK
Free Traditional Folk Song to Celebrate Hanukkah - Israel
‘14 Years Ago’ – International Award ‘Astor Piazzolla’
Future events |
Accordion and Variety Concert, Rennes – France
The Yetties’ December Gigs, Dorset – UK
Marco Lo Russo in Musical Presentation, Sperlonga - Italy
Servais Haanen’s Accordion Workshop, Burg Fürsteneck - Germany
Oleg Sharov Plans Another UK Tour
New and Updated Sites |
NAA Publications new music releases
Rita Davidson New Website - USA
Crystal Wang New Website - China
MusicForAccordion.com releases new music
HS Production releases new music
CMA Dates for 2011 Published
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Have YOU Made Plans For World Accordion Day 2011?by Harley Jones |
 Festival, concert and competition organizers, accordion orchestras, all performers. What are YOU doing for World Accordion Day 2011 to promote the accordion in your area and country? World Accordion Day is on May 6th, which is the day the accordion was patented in 1829.World Accordion Day first started in 2009 and has been a huge success, generating enormous positive publicity for the accordion. A key part of this event is the World Accordion Day website. Every association, group, orchestra, performer and teacher, is asked to actively support this event by encouraging national and local accordion activities to happen in their country on this day or the weekend either side of Accordion Day if that should be more convenient. Everyone can register their World Accordion Day activity on the website and send a report of their event after, for that website. This site is already a very valuable resource for the media reporting World Accordion Day. CIA President Raymond Bodell stated “No event is too big or too small. ALL accordion events celebrating World Accordion Day are welcome. This is a promotion for the accordion in which every accordion enthusiast can participate and help bring our accordion world together as well as strongly promote the accordion to your population.” Therefore, I urge you to make plans now for next May and encourage broad support from all levels of accordionists for this exciting new project. Let all accordionists work together to make strong promotion to our populations with World Accordion Day.” |
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Duo of Arantza Agirre and Ana León Triumph – Spainby Francesca Pigini, Pigini Accordion Factory |
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 The duo of Arantza Agirre (accordion) and Ana León (clarinet) has won the XIII ‘Pedro Bote’ International Contest of Young Performers, which took place last week in the Culture House of Villafranca de los Barros, Extremadura, Spain. The prize consists of 8.000€ and a six concert tour to the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía, Valencia, the Auditorio Conde Duque in Madrid, the International Festival of Segovia, the Isaac Albéniz Festival of Camprodon, Musical Youth of Spain, and the Theatre Cinema Festival of Villafranca. Some 83 contestants entered the contest. The jury then selected 25 groups to perform, of which 8 were selected for the semifinal and 3 groups selected for the final. Since their debut in 2008 in Finland, the duo of Arantza Agirre (accordion) and Ana León (clarinet) have been awarded the following prizes: First Prize at the XVI Podiums Chamber Music (Category A) of Sant Joan de Vilatorrada (2008). First Prize in the Ninth Chamber Music Competition Rotary-Sardinero de Santander (2009). Second Prize in the Primer Palau 2009 in Barcelona. Second Prize in the XI Chamber Music Competition "Ciutat de Vinaròs" (2009). First Prize in 25 Premi Ciutat de Manresa Music (2010) For further information email: aguirreyleon@gmail.com |
Franck Angelis Releases Award Winning 'Haiti' Solo – Franceby Harley Jones |
 The CIA held its second annual 'Award for the Best New Original Work' at the Coupe Mondiale in October. The award was created by the CIA Music Committee, to promote new concert compositions for the accordion, after the discontinuation of the Test Piece requirement for the Coupe Mondiale competition.The jury selected ‘Haiti’, a solo composed by Franck Angelis (France) and performed by Nataela Teixeira (Portugal) for the award. Franck Angelis has now released 'Haiti' catalog no: ang561 on MusicForAccordion.com, where you can see samples of each movement of the work and some video clips and order by credit card. The 'Award for the Best New Original Work' is open to all new solo works, composed in 2009/2010 and performed as part of a 2010 Coupe Mondiale competitions program. To enter, the music must not have been performed previously at a Coupe Mondiale. This year, four compositions were presented for the award. The jury members were, Viatcheslav Semionov (Russia - President), Tibor Racz (Slovakia), Graham Laurie (Scotland), Andreas Nebl (Germany) and Antonio Spaccarotella (Italy). |
Mirco Patarini and Antonio Spaccarotella Concert, Bahia - Brazilby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| There was enthusiasm and appreciation for the remarkable performance by visiting Italian accordionists Antonio Spaccarotella and Mirco Patarini during their evening concerts at the 2nd International Festival Sanfona in Bahia, Brazil, November 8th to 14th. This second edition of the festival, considered to be the most important accordion event in Brazil, was attended by the finest accordion players from the country plus international stars. The artists included Renato Borghetti, Mirco Patarini, Oswaldinho, Frank Marocco, Anthony Spaccarotella, Hermeto Pascoal, Targino Gondim, and Dominguinhos. The festival finished with concerts in Juazeiro and Petrolina - two fantastic cities in the region of Bahia, where more than 3,000 people had the pleasure to listen to jazz, classical, modern, pop, and tango. Congratulations to the two Italians by artistic director of the festival, and the festival organizing team. Mirco Patarini, well known for his excellent repertoire of classical accordion, has won numerous competitions and has performed in concert many times previously in Brazil, where he has earned a distinguished reputation. Antonio Spaccarotella debuted for the first time in Brazil this year, but from the first concert he was acclaimed by the large audience. Antonio closed the concert with his new composition, ‘Tango Saudade’, composed during his stay in Brazil and in honor of the festival. |
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Xmas Gift Suggestions for Family and Friendsby Harley Jones |
 There are new additions to the exciting Christmas Gift ideas at: 2010 Xmas Gift Ideas.These ideas have been compiled to hopefully attract your Xmas gift money to be spent with accordion artistes, composers, arrangers and businesses. Please support the accordion industry and choose from over 1,896 eSheet pieces, 352 CD/DVD’s, 1,700 plus printed works and numerous books (text) to choose from. 2010 Xmas Gift Ideas |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Leuchter-Melrose Duo on Accordion-Space4U.com, Berlin – Germanyby Rob Howard |
 German accordionist Manfred Leuchter and Berlin-based British guitarist Ian Melrose, who perform as the Leuchter-Melrose Duo, with the advertising line ‘World accordion meets fingerstyle guitar’ with currently 4 videos for viewing on their site at http://www.accordion-space4u.com/user.aspx?user=409&item=1The Leuchter-Melrose Duo’s music is varied, encompassing everything from Irish traditional to JS Bach, with much else in between. For further information email: Ivmelrose@aol.com |
2011 Accordion Enthusiasts Calendar, Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
 The 2011 Accordion Enthusiasts Calendar, produced by Caroline Hunt and featuring photographs of antique accordions pictured in beautiful rural settings in the Scottish Highlands, is now available for £7.50 plus postage.For further information email: member@huntc.fsbusiness.co.uk |
Free Traditional Folk Song to Celebrate Hanukkah - Israelby Yehuda Oppenheimer |
 The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah runs from 1st to the 9th December. Composer, arranger and performer Yehuda Oppenheimer is offering the music of Maoz Tzur (traditional Jewish folk melody - catalog no: OY553) free to all who email musicforaccordion@yahoo.com for a free copy before the holiday ends on 9th December. The eSheet music will be sent to you by email. |
‘14 Years Ago’ – International Award ‘Astor Piazzolla’by Rob Howard |
 Below is another delve into the Accordions Worldwide news archives, this time for the week ending November 29th 1996...VIVAT ACCORDION! CONTINUED SUCCESS, MOSCOW - RUSSIA Contributed by Valentina Bobisheva and Tatiana Lanchtchikova Russian ensemble "Vivat, Accordion!" is made up of approximately 12 students from the Moscow Music College, and it includes various instruments, such as accordion, guitar and percussion. The ensemble was founded in 1991 by Valentina Bobisheva, when they were invited to take part in an International Accordion Competition that year, held in Italy, which they won. After the competition they performed many successful concerts in other Italian cities, and later that year they made an appearance on Russian TV on a very famous programme "Musical Shop". Since then, "Vivat, Accordion!" have been very busy. They have had many concerts in the prestigious concert halls of Moscow, such as the Concert Hall of Moscow Conservatory, Column Hall of Unit House and the Concert Hall of Moscow Philharmonic. In 1994 the ensemble participated in the International Accordion Festival "Russian Traditions", which was held in Twente, Holland. They impressed the committee so much that they were presented with a Yamaha grand piano, which is now at Moscow Music College. On 22nd November, "Vivat, Accordion!" held a concert in the Concert Hall of the Moscow Music College, which combined both students and their teachers. The ensemble played compositions by Beethoven, Sarasate, Shostakovich, Bize/Schedrin, Sen-Sans and Verter. Most of these compositions were arranged by their conductor Valentina Bobisheva. They also accompanied Russian musicians Alexander Tzigankov (a domra player), who performed his own composition, a Russian folk song "Perevoz Dunya Derzhala" and Vadim Chebanov (guitar player) who played "Concerto" by Rodrigo. Their next concert "Christmas Evenings" will be 20 December 1996 in the Concert Hall of Moscow Music College. |
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Warsaw Caledonian Society Dance, Warsaw – Polandby Rob Howard |
 The annual Warsaw Caledonian Society’s Caledonian Ball takes place on November 27th at the Marriott Hotel, Warsaw, to the music of the duo accordionist David Vernon -accordion (Scotland) and Dick Lee - clarinet (England).Many Scots have moved to Poland over the years, and the Caledonian Society in Warsaw is one of the largest in the world. For this function, held each year since 1996, 50lb of haggis is flown in specially from Scotland. For further information email: dvernon100@aol.com |
Accordion and Variety Concert, Rennes – Franceby Harley Jones |
| A variety concert featuring Orchestre d’Harmonie, Ensemble d’Accordeons, and Les Petits Bonhommes takes place on November 27th, 4pm, at Ensemble Musicale des Chaminots Rennais, 9 bis Sq Louis Armand, 35000 Rennes, Brittany. Entry 8 Euro, under 12s free For further information email: atout.vent@yahoo.fr |
The Yetties’ December Gigs, Dorset – UKby Rob Howard |
 The Yetties, featuring accordionist Pete Shutler, are one of England's most popular folk groups. Formed in 1967, they take their name from the Dorset village of Yetminster, which was their childhood home. Their obvious love of the West Country, its songs, stories and humour wins them friends wherever they go.November 27th, Musical Heritage of Thomas Hardy Concert in the Civic Hall. Contact Mr. J. Mitchell, Cloisters End, The Cloisters, Wantage, Oxon December 3rd - Christmas Singalong Concert at Orchard Park Garden Centre, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham December 10th, 8pm - Christmas Singalong Concert at Yapton & Ford Village Hall, Arundel, West Sussex December 11th, Christmas Singalong Concert in the Church, Burton Latimer, Kettering, Northants December 16th, 7.30pm - Christmas Singalong Concert, Regents Centre, Christchurch, Dorset December 17th/18th, 8pm - Christmas Singalong Concerts, The Digby Hall, Sherborne, Dorset December 19th, Christmas Singalong, Drayton Village Hall, Didcot, Oxfordshire December 31st, 8pm - Yetties New Year Party, The Digby Hall, Sherborne, Dorset For further information email: info@theyetties.co.uk |
Marco Lo Russo in Musical Presentation, Sperlonga - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Accordionist Marco Lo Russo and the TG1 RAI journalist Marina Como join forces in a special presentation at the Ancient Church, Sperlonga, Latina, on November 27th, at 5pm.Sperlonga is a coastal town in the province of Latina, Italy, about half way between Rome and Naples. Marco’s latest CD is ‘Accordion Tour’, produced by Giacomo Bondi, and published by Smoothnotes, is now available. |
Servais Haanen’s Accordion Workshop, Burg Fürsteneck - Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Dutch diatonic button accordionist Servais Haanen leads an accordion workshop at Castle Burg Fürsteneck, central Germany, from 6.30pm on Friday December 3rd until 1pm on Sunday December 5th. The workshop days end with a concert.Servais Haanen, also a composer and the organiser of the festival, ‘Akkordeonale’, has been leading workshops since 1988. For further information email: bildung@burg-fuersteneck.de |
Oleg Sharov Plans Another UK Tourby Rob Howard |
 Oleg Sharov, from St Petersburg, Russia, will be touring the UK, from Saturday October 15th until Saturday October 29th 2011, and accordion clubs interested in booking him should contact the tour organizer contact Ron Bennett. Oleg Sharov’s visit will include a guest appearance at the Eastbourne Accordion Festival, October 21st to 24th. Oleg Sharov, born in 1946, ‘Honored Artist of the Russian Republic’, is currently Senior Professor of Music and Head of the Accordion Department at the Conservatory in St Petersburg. His concert repertoire includes music from Baroque to Avantgarde. Oleg Sharov is regarded by his peers as one of the most accomplished 'Free Bass' accordionists. He has toured extensively, and has been popular in the UK since the early 1990s. For further information email: info@ukaccordions.com |
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Franck Angelis release 1 new workby Franck Angelis |
 Franck Angelis release 1 new piece, 'Haiti', catalog:ang561. Sample of the music is available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
NAA Publications new music releasesby NAA Publications |
 National Accordion Association releases 4 new pieces, 'Bury Me Out On The Prairie', catalog:naa170, 'Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms', catalog:naa171, 'Frosty, The Snow Man', catalog:naa172 and 'Riding Down The Ozark Trail', catalog:naa173. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Rita Davidson New Website - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
 New website for Rita Davidson, Accordionist, Teacher, Workshop Presenter, Adjudicator, Editor of the USA News. |
Crystal Wang New Website - Chinaby Crystal Wang |
 A new website for Crystal Wang, Associate Professor, Music College of Shanghai Normal University (SHNU), Supervisor of MA, Executive Director of Accordion Association of Chinese Musicians Association and Vice President of Shanghai Accordion Association. |
MusicForAccordion.com releases new musicby MusicForAccordion.com |
 MusicForAccordion.com site releases 1 new music 'Home On The Range', catalog:mfa8045. Samples of the music is available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
HS Production releases new musicby H S Productions |
 HS Production releases 3 new music of 'Nadjelka', catalog:hs411, 'And I On A Meadow', catalog:hs412 and 'Moldavian Folk Dance - I', catalog:hs583. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
CMA Dates for 2011 Publishedby Harley Jones |
| The dates are published for the CMA 61st Trophée Mondial, 13th to 18th September 2011, Pineto City, Italy. |
CD Reviews |
Lydie Auvray Trioby Roberto Lucanero |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of "Lydie Auvray Trio" by Roberto Lucanero. Performer is Lydie Auvray. |
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