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http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=26-mar-2010&s=1932
http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=26-mar-2010&s=1932
26-Mar-2010
All-Russian Day of Bayan, Accordion and Harmonica – Russiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
 The bayan, the accordion and the harmonica have long been very popular in Russia. Whether at the fronts of the Great Patriotic War (WW2) or at celebrations such as weddings, these instruments were always an essential part of our everyday life. In 1948 these folk instruments got a new impulse, as a faculty of the same name was opened at the Gnessin Institute (now the Russian Music Academy). Finally the folk musicians received their training on the same level as pianists and violinists. Afterwards similar chairs and faculties were opened in all conservatoires of the country (except Moscow). Bayanists and accordionists were taking a leading position all over the world, being victorious at all respected international competitions. Today the most famous composers of Russia write for us: S. Gubaidulina, A. Cholminov, R. Ledenyov, J. Podgaiz, M. Bronner, A. Shurbin, and others. Our instruments are performed solo, in ensembles and with orchestra in the most important concert halls of the world. Nowadays, however, we lose our position in many respects. Less pupils and students are attending the children’s schools of music, the high schools and universities, and our profession loses its prestige. Certainly, this loss can be explained by the complicated general economic situation in the country, problems in the cultural field, and in particular in the music art. But perhaps we ourselves can contribute something in order to improve the situation? Friedrich Lips, the Chair for bayan and accordion of the Gnessin music academy invites all Russian colleagues to organize a special day dedicated to the bayan, accordion and harmonica on March 20th. In all corners of Russia our instruments are to be played for the general public. It would be desirable that the mass media give us their full attention on this day. This day dedicated to the bayan, accordion and harmonica is to be held on the third Saturday in March annually. Prof. Friedrich Lips, Gnessin Music Academy, Moscow. |