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Giancarlo Caporilli - arrangements pour l'Orchestre MusicTech, Castelfidardo - Italieby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Au cours du 33eme "Festival international Accordéon à Castelfidardo, Giancarlo Caporilli sera présent sur la magnifique céne de l'Astra Teatro avec quatre de ses arrangements pour Orchestre d’accordéon écrit:« Adios »(Piazzolla),« Tristango», 'Bye Bye' (Gershwin) et "dans Fisarmonicisti Marcia». Giancarlo Caporilli dirigera un groupe d’ accordéonistes de haut niveau, tous les amis et les collègues, chacun avec un style différent, mais tous unis par un amour commun pour l'accordéon. Ils sont tous de jouer avec "Digital Music Maker 50 'accordéons fabriqués par Musictech, un instrument technologique innovant, pesant seulement 5 kg (11 lb) avec une carte de son interne qui reproduit un nombre infini de sons échantillonnés numériquement avec le contrôle dynamique sensibles par le soufflet, exactement comme dans un instrument acoustique. Tous les invités du festival et le public de Castelfidardo "Accueil de l'accordéon" et lieu de naissance de la 'Digital Music Maker 50' auront l'occasion d'écouter les possibilités illimitées de ce nouveau accordéon. |
Las Vegas Convention Internationale de l'accordéon, Nevada - USAby Rob Howard |
Las Vegas Convention Internationale d’Accordéon a lieu du 29 Septembre au 2 Octobre au Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, 4000 West Flamingo Road, à Las Vegas. Organisé par Paul Pasquali, l'événement de cette année a comme particularité l’ Orchestre de Las Vegas internationale Accordéon dirigé par Joan Cochran Summers, qui se produira pour la grande finale lors du concert gala le 2 Octobre. Alex Sevastian, vainqueur de la Coupe Mondiale2007, qui s'est tenue à Washington DC, sera l'artiste invité en vedette. Les légendes Dick Contino et Art Van Damme seront également à la Convention, ainsi que Peter et Mady Soave, et de Gina Brannelli Angleterre. L'exécution d'autres Mary Tokarski, Mario Pedone, Soundscape Trio Accordéon, Steve Albini, Gordon Kohl, et Ron Borelli. Carl Fortina sera la chef honoraire de la Convention en 2008. Carl est l'un des plus enregistré accordéonistes, après avoir joué dans quelque 600 films de télévision et 25000 pistes sonores. Quand Nino Rota, le compositeur qui a écrit la musique de "The Godfather", a entendu Carl jouer le thème du film sonore, il a dit Carl "Vous ne jouez pas avec vos mains, vous jouez avec votre coeur". Carl va devenir le directeur musical de Paramount Studios. Pour de plus amples informations email: paul@accordioninfo.com |
Orfeo Borsini Passes Away, Castelfidardo - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Orfeo Borsini (1926-2008), who dedicated all his life to the accordion, died on August 14th in Castelfidardo due to a heart attack at the age of 82. Orfeo was a personality of highest quality, with sincere principles and honest respect for the rights of others. Born into a family with the accordion ‘in the blood’, and with these principles, Orfeo's love for the continuous desire for improvement was reflected in the quality of Borsini Accordions. This concept, completely absorbed by the Company Borsini Accordions, resulted in the famous slogan that faithfully reflects the basic principle of Orpheus Borsini: "Where quality counts". Now Orfeo left us suddenly at the age 82 years having lived with grit and enthusiasm. We wish to be motivated to follow his principles of quality! |
Festival International, Castelfidardo - Italieby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Du 13 au 19 Octobre, le Festival de Castelfidardo, Ancona, (http://www.festivalcastelfidardo.it/) sera une explosion de créativité et de possibilités, ce qui impliquera l'ensemble de la ville: il y aura de 12 domaines evenements, 12 restaurants où les visiteurs pourront déguster des produits locaux à des prix abordables, le festival boutique et point d'information sera situé dans un bus rouge de Londres. La physio et de réadaptation clinique Kufert où le professeur et le personnel de répondre aux besoins de tous les concurrents et des artistes invités, et le "Baby Music Club" où les jeunes enfants seront instruits et divertis grâce à la "Paolo Soprani School of Music". Parmi les innovations, l'inclusion d'un reality show de musique. Le projet est une idée de Ideazione Eventi et est soutenu par Subissati et Ikea qui fournira la maison. Sebach fournira à l'assainissement et de entreprises de référence pour l'audio et PA. Deux musiciens vont entrer dans la maison transparente, à Piazzale Don Minzoni, lundi soir, le 13/10, et ils resteront jusqu'à la fin du Festival avec vue via Internet 24 heures par jour. |
Carlotta se félicite de son frère Adriano Palazzo - Italieby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Le 1er Septembre 2008 le bébé garçon Adriano Palazzo (www.francescopalazzo.it) (3330 gramms) est né. De la très clair et voix puissante, il semble qu'il a hérité la voix lyrique de sa mère, Tiziana Portuguese (chanteuse mezzo-soprano), et déjà en grande concurrence avec sa sœur Maria Carlotta de 15 mois, connu dans le quartier de ses " acutes ". Sa main dominante laisser une lueur d'espoir pour un avenir de la musique .... accordéoniste? Maman dit: "... l'instrument qu’il voudra choisir, mais une étude musicale est pratiquement doit être un "must "! Déjà en buvant le lait de sa mère, il se répand ses mains comme pour étirer une octave ... même si, en réalité, il pourrait juste venir à une 4ème. Certes, en ce moment deux d'entre eux produisent plus de musique que leurs parents! le monde de l’Accordéons sera heureux de suivre les progrès de la musique de Adriano et Carlotta. Pour de plus amples informations email: info@francescopalazzo.it |
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Allan William Jones Memorial Scholarships, Auckland – New Zealandby Heather Masefield |
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. |
Stephen Vincent & Stephanie Poole, Takapuna - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
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. |
Accordion Teaching Week at St Audries Bay, Somerset - UKby Rene Mairis |
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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Victor Prieto with Pablo Aslan and Avantango at Bates College, Maine - USAby Rob Howard |
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. |
Kal’s Tour Dates – USAby Rob Howard |
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 |
The Lars Ek Trio Returns, Norfolk – UKby Rob Howard |
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 |
Pearl Fawcett-Adriano Concerts – UKby Rob Howard |
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 |
West Head Project 3, New South Wales - Australiaby Rob Howard |
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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New Music - 'Maple Leaf Rag', 'Sunrise Sunset'by Gary Dahl |
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. |
New music - 'Rondo Alla Turca', 'William Tell'by MusicForAccordion.com |
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. |
New CD - "Coctab"by Finland recordings |
Finland recodings of Finland selling a CD titled "Coctab" with sound samples. Purchase online. |
New CD - "Terre"by Renzo Ruggieri |
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 Detroitby Joan C. Sommers |
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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