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Las Vegas International Akkordeon Convention, Nevada - USA
Orfeo Borsini (1926-2008) Castelfidardo - Italien
Festival Castelfidardo/Events – Italien
Carlotta's Bruder Adriano Palazzo - Italien
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Allan William Jones Memorial Scholarships, Auckland – New ZealandStephen Vincent & Stephanie Poole, Takapuna - New ZealandAccordion Teaching Week at St Audries Bay, Somerset - UK
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Victor Prieto with Pablo Aslan and Avantango at Bates College, Maine - USAKal’s Tour Dates – USAThe Lars Ek Trio Returns, Norfolk – UKPearl Fawcett-Adriano Concerts – UKWest Head Project 3, New South Wales - Australia
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New Music - 'Maple Leaf Rag', 'Sunrise Sunset'New music - 'Rondo Alla Turca', 'William Tell'New CD - "Coctab"New CD - "Terre"
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Giancarlo Caporilli arrangiert für das MusicTech Orchester - Italienby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Während der 33. "Internationalen Akkordeon-Festivals" in Castelfidardo, wird Giancarlo Caporilli auf der herrlichen Bühne des "Astra Theater" zusammen mit einer Gruppe von Top-Klasse-Akkordeonisten (Freunde und Kollegen, unterschiedlicher Stilrichtungen, doch vereint durch die gemeinsame Liebe zum Akkordeon, vier seiner Transkriptionen für Akkordeon-Orchester aufführen: Adios (Piazzolla), Tristango, Bye Bye (Gershwin) und Fisarmonicisti in Marcia. Ihre "Music Maker Digital 50" Akkordeons der Firma MusicTech, sind innovative technologische Instrumente, mit einem Gewicht von nur 5 kg mit einer internen Soundkarte und einer unendlichen Anzahl von digitalen Sounds gesteuert von der Dynamik des Balges, genau wie in ein akustischen Instrument. Alle Gäste und Besucher des Wettbewerbs in Castelfidardo "Stadt der Akkordeons" und Geburtsort des "Music Maker Digital 50" werden die Möglichkeit haben, die unbegrenzten Möglichkeiten dieser neuen Akkordeon zu hören. Für zusätzliche information besuchen Sie bitte die MusicTech Webseite |
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Las Vegas International Akkordeon Convention, Nevada - USAby Rob Howard |
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 Die Las Vegas Internationale Akkordeon-Konvention, organisiert von Paul Pasquali findet vom 29. September bis 2. Oktober an der Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, 4000 West Flamingo Road.Das Las Vegas International Akkordeon Orchestra unter der Leitung von Joan Cochran Summers wird während des Abschluß-Galakonzertes am 2. Oktober auftreten. Alex Sevastian, Gewinner des 2007 Coupe Mondiale in Washington DC ist der Top-Gastkünstler in diesem Jahr. Legänden wie Dick Contino und Art Van Damme werden ebenfalls wie Peter und Mady Soave sowie Gina Brannelli aus England, Mary Tokarski, Mario Pedone, Soundscape Akkordeon-Trio, Steve Albini, Gordon Kohl und Ron Borelli während des Konvents auftreten. Carl Fortina wird der Ehren-Dirigent für die 2008 Edition sein. Carl ist einer der weltweit meist auf Tonträgern präsente Akkordeonist, er spielte in rund 600 Film-und Fernseh-25000-Aufnahmen mit. Als Nino Rota, Komponist des überall bekannten Filmusikstückes "Der Pate" sein Stück von Carl interprätiert, spielen hörte - sagte er zu Carl "Sie spielen nicht mit den Händen, Sie spielen mit Ihrem Herzen". Carl wurde später der musikalische Leiter der Paramount Studios. Für weitere Informationen E-Mail: paul@accordioninfo.com |
Orfeo Borsini (1926-2008) Castelfidardo - Italienby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Orfeo Borsini (1926-2008) verstarb am 14. August in Castelfidardo an einem Herzinfarkt im Alter von 82 Jahren. Orfeo war eine Persönlichkeit von höchster Qualität, mit aufrichtigen und ehrlichen Prinzipien sowie Achtung der Rechte anderer Menschen. Sein ganzes Leben war dem Akkordeon gewidmet. Geboren in eine Familie mit dem Akkordeon "im Blut", seine Lebensgrundsätze, Liebe und Wunsch nach kontinuierlicher Verbesserung, hat dazu beigetragen, daß sich die Qualität der Borsini Akkordeons ständig verbesserte. Dieses Konzept wurde völlig von der Firma Borsini absorbiert und widerspiegelt sich getreu im bekannten Borsini-Slogan, der auf Orfeo Borsini’s Prinzipien ruht: "Wo Qualität zählt". Orfeo ist plötzlich im Alter von 82 Jahre von uns gegangen - er lebte mit Entschlossenheit und Begeisterung. Motiviert werden wir versuchen, seinen Grundsätzen nach Qualität zu folgen! |
Festival Castelfidardo/Events – Italienby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Vom 13-19 Oktober wird das Castelfidardo Festival eine Explosion an Kreativität und Gelegenheiten sein. 12 verschiedene Stadt-Zonen mit vielen Vorschlägen, zwölf Standpunkte wo man Erfrischungen mit lokalen Spezialitäten genießen kann. Ein Puntoshop Infofestival in einem roten London-Bus, in dem man eine exklusive Ausflugstour buchen kann. Weiters gibt es ein Physiotherapie und Rehabilitation Zentrum, in dem die Mitarbeiter von Prof. Kufert kostenlose Behandlung und Beratung für alle teilnehmenden Künstler des Festivals geben. Der "Baby Music Club", in dem auch Kinder ein ideales Umfeld finden, mit Spaß und die erste Note spielen lernen mit Hilfe der Lehrer der "Musikschule." |
Carlotta's Bruder Adriano Palazzo - Italienby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Am 1. September 2008 erblickte Adriano Palazzo (3330 Gramm) das Licht der Welt. Von seiner mächtige Stimme, will man annehmen, dass er viel von der lyrischen Stimme seiner Mutter, Tiziana Portugiesisch (Mezzo-Sopran-Sängerin) vererbt bekommen hat. Mit seiner Schwester Maria Carlotta (15 Monaten und gut bekannt in der gesamten Nachbarschaft für ihre " Akute ") wird um die Wette geplärrt...oups...natürlich gesungen! Den Händchen nach zu schließen, schweift der Blick in Hoffnung Musik .... Akkordeonist? Mama sagt: "... das Instrument kan er wählen, aber eine musikalisches Studium ist "Pflicht"! Noch wird Mammi’s Milch getrunken und dabei dehnen sich die Finger schon fast bis zu einer Oktave ... obwohl in Wirklichkeit nur bis zu einem Viertel davon. Im Moment produzieren die 2 Kleinen sicherlich mehr Musik im Haus als ihre Eltern! Akkordeons Weltweit wird gerne von den musikalischen Fortschritten der beiden berichten. Mehr Information via e-mail: info@francescopalazzo.it |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
by Heather Masefield
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 On Sunday September 21st the Allan William Jones Memorial Scholarships event organized by the Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand was held at the Dove Theatre, Kristen School, Auckland. Full Report of the 2008 AWJMS.Scholarships were awarded: Grades 3 and 4 - Mira Bi Grades 5 and 6 - Abigail Wills and Steven Zhao Special Grants were given to previous scholarship winners Grayson Masefield and Campbell Hill towards their study in France with Frederic Deschamps. The Rose Bowl "for excellence" was awarded to Stephanie Panzic. Kevin Friedrich, President of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA), was presented with the Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand Certificate of Merit for his Outstanding Services to the Accordion Movement. Marie Jones was presented with a basket of flowers for her work as Secretary of the New Zealand Accordion Association for over 35 years. Kevin Friedrich then formally presented Silvio De Pra with the Honored Friend of the Accordion Award from the CIA in honor of his career of dedicated to the accordion in New Zealand. Excellent performances were given by Musicale, conducted by Linley Hawkes, Music Makers, conducted by Christine Adams, Super Sounz with Lorraine Parnell, NSAO conducted by Lionel Reekie, and soloists Eddie Giffney and George Xu, Willow Park Choir and two new accordion groups of children that had just started learning. The Hall was packed with an enthusiastic and appreciative audience. Full Report of the 2008 AWJMS. |
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 Stephen Vincent, accordion competition winner in NZ, former NZAA committee member, accordion adjudicator is also well known as an organist.On Sunday 21st September, he performed an organ concert in Takapuna including one work, Noel Suisse by D'Aquin that he arranged for organ and accordion. This was performed with Stephen on organ and Stephanie Poole, Auckland University accordion tutor. The sound was excellent with good balance between the instruments and the audience clearly enjoyed the unusual combination of these two instruments, with Stephen Vincent and Stephanie Poole receiving very good applause. |
by Rene Mairis
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 This was a new venture, organised by John and Jackie Romero and designed to provide a longer and more relaxed experience than the weekend festivals, which are necessarily frenetic for nigh on 18 hours out of every 24. Daily seminars covered a range of styles and techniques. Gary Blair gave two Scottish workshops full of hints and tips on ornaments, bellows shakes and repeated notes and an entertaining concert. Gennaro Fiondella worked hard with the mixed ability orchestra, four sessions and managed to achieve a polished performance of three pieces. Harry Hussey led three jazz seminars which were much enjoyed. He also led the busking sessions every evening in the bar, jamming with anyone willing or playing requests. John Romero kept busy with Electronic and Midi workshops, helped sort technical problems and everyone was happy. Pearl Fawcett-Adriano arrived on Wednesday evening and if anyone was flagging her arrival lifted spirits to the sky. Pearl gave two excellent seminars which were useful for all standards and abilities. Every evening there were concerts given by the artistes plus a guest concert. Gary, Gerry, John and Pearl were all fantastic – and very well received. To sum up, this was a week of music and laughter with friends and a chance to indulge in our favourite hobby. |
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by Rob Howard
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 Pablo Aslan and Avantango perform at Bates College, Lewiston, Maine, on September 26th. The line-up includes: Pablo Aslan – bass, Emilio Solla – accordion, Victor Prieto – accordion, Diego Urcola – trumpet, Oscar Feldman - sax, and Jim Seeley – trumpet. |
by Rob Howard
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 Kal, a young Romani (Gypsy) band whose self-titled album topped the European world music charts in April 2006, will be making its second tour of the United States in September/October 2008. Playing music from Bosnia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Macedonia and their home base in Serbia, the 7-piece band features a “dynamic blend of traditional instruments, rock'n'roll in attitude, fuelled on dance beats and rooted in the Balkan blues.The members of Kal are Dragan Ristic - guitar and lead vocal, Dragan Mitrovic - accordion, Jovica Maric - accordion and vocals, Djordje Belkic - violin, Aleksandar Cvejic - electric bass, Goran Savic – drums, and Aleksandar Radojicic - percussion. Kal’s tour dates include: September 27th, 8pm - Spreckels Performing Arts Center, Rohnert Park, California 28th, 2pm - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N. Lake Altadena, CA 29th, 9.30pm - San Diego Sports Club, CA 30th, 7.30pm - Balboa Park Club Building, San Diego October 1st, 8pm - 4th and B Club, 345 B Street, San Diego 2nd, 8pm - Grove of Anaheim, 2200 East Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 3rd, 8pm - EMU Ballroom, University of Oregon 4th - Euphoria Studios, Portland, Oregon 5th, 7.30pm - Triple Door Theatre, Seattle, Washington 7th, 8pm - McDonald Theatre, Eugene, Oregon 8th, 9pm - Roseland Theater, Portland, OR 9th, 8pm - Showbox SoDo, Seattle, WA 10th - The Blue Danube European Restaurant & Cafe, Alington, Texas 11th and 12th - La Villita, San Antonio International Accordion Festival, Texas 13th, 8pm – Cactus Café, Austin, Texas 14th, 7pm Your Inner Vagabond, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 16th, 7.30pm - Arab American Museum, Dearborn, Michigan 17th, 7.30pm and 10pm – Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago 19th, 9.30pm – Joe’s Pub at Public Theater, New York 20th - International Action Center, New York For further information email: voiceofroma@comcast.net |
by Rob Howard
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 The Lars Ek Hot Trio, from Sweden, return to England after a long absence as guests at ‘Accordions International 2008’, Seacroft Holiday Village, November 14th to 17th 2008. Lars Ek will also lead master classes on the music of Pietro Frosini at the festival.In November 1986 The Lars Ek Hot Trio appeared at the Caister Accordion Festival, sharing top billing with Norway’s Toralf Tollefsen. Their lively and engaging performance of music by Frosini, Pietro and Guido Deiro, Scandinavian traditional music and jazz made a huge impression on their audience. At one point during this concert, Tollefsen went on stage to personally congratulate Lars Ek for his performance, announcing to the audience: “I am very grateful to Lars Ek for performing and promoting the music of Frosini, and ensuring that it is heard by the audiences of today.” Seacroft is a compact site, situated just 3 miles from last year’s venue at Caister, offering excellent facilities. The other guests appearing at Seacroft are Pino Di Modugno (Italy), Giancarlo Caporilli (Italy), and British artistes Stefan Andrusyschyn & Denise Leigh, Harry Hussey, Bert Santilly, and local accordion sextet Norvic Concordia (MD Peter Ayers). The festival offers workshops led by Brian Jenkins, Peter Whiteley, Heather Smith, Adrienne Sharpe, Jean Hanger, Bert Santilly and John Trigg, plus a trade show. ‘Accordions International 2008’ continues a long tradition of autumn accordion festivals in East Anglia, founded by the late Malcolm Gee, now organised by Heather Smith. For further information email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk |
by Rob Howard
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 Leading virtuoso accordionist Pearl Fawcett-Adriano has the following concert dates in her diary:October 1st, 7.30pm – Barnsley Accordion Club, Trades Hall, Roscommon Rd, Barnsley 10th to 13th – Eastbourne Accordion Festival 13th, 8pm – Uxbridge Accordion Club, Anglers Retreat, Cricketfield Road, West Drayton, Middlesex UB7 7HG; email: david.lukins@btinternet.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it November 1st – All Scotland Accordion Championships, Perth For further information email: pearladriano@hotmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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| The West Head Project brings together some of Sydney’s finest improvisers to make experimental music, performing mainly for outdoor events. For the third year the West Head Project will perform at the large flat tessolated rock on top of West Head in the Ku-ring-gai National Park, Elvina Track. The next performance takes place on Sunday October 26th, 4pm, at West Head, Ku-ring-gai National Park, Elvina Track, NSW. The performers include Monika Brooks - piano accordion, Jim Denley - wind instruments, Peter Farrar - alto sax, Joe Derrick – trumpet, Robbie Avenaim - percussion, Matt Earle - guitar, electronics, and Rory Brown - double bass. |
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by Gary Dahl
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| Gary Dahl - accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator, releases 3 new works and one new work update for accordion available for purchase online, 'Maple Leaf Rag','Sunrise Sunset', 'It's All In The Game', and 'Can't Help Falling In Love'. Samples of this music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by MusicForAccordion.com
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| MusicForAccordion.com site releases 4 new music of 'Rondo Alla Turca', 'William Tell, catalog:mfa6021', 'Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag' and 'Santa Lucia'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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| Finland recodings of Finland selling a CD titled "Coctab" with sound samples. Purchase online. |
by Renzo Ruggieri
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| A new site selling a CD titled "Terre" with sound samples. Music performed by Renzo Ruggieri. Purchase online. |
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 Hot Club of Detroit, whose line up is Evan Perri (guitar), Julien Labro (accordion), Carl Cafagna (sax), Paul Brady (guitar), and Shannon Wade (bass).CD Reviews Index. |
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