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Регистрация участия во Всемирном аккордеонном оркестре IV в Вараждине - Хорватияby Harley Jones |
Мы с удовольствием сообщаем, что “Всемирный аккордеонный оркестр IV” соберется во время 64-го конкурса «Кубок мира» (Coupe Mondiale). Мы приглашаем вас принять участие в этом международном аккордеоном событии и войти в состав исторического оркестра! Состав оркестра снова будет включать музыкантов из разных стран – представителей Международной конфедерации аккордеонистов (Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes) и делегатов 124-го Конгресса CIA. Регистрация в состав Всемирного оркестра ("World Accordion Orchestra IV") осуществляется в он-лайн режиме. Любители аккордеона со всего мира, присоединяйтесь к этому грандиозному музыкальному событию. Количество участников ограничено. Посетите страницу World Accordion Orchestra IV ("World Accordion Orchestra IV"), чтобы получить полную информацию о дирижерах: Джоан Кохран Соммерс (Joan Sommers) (основатель оркестра) и Славко Магдиче (Хорватия). Вы сможете получить всю необходимую информацию по программе, которая будет исполнена, и прочим вопросам. |
Фестиваль Les Nuits de Nacre, Тюль – Францияby Rob Howard |
23й аккордеонный фестиваль Nuits de Nacre состоится с 16го по 19е сентября в городке Тюль, провинция Limousin. Фестиваль состоит из 80-и концертов и мероприятий, которые пройдут на многих площадках, включая собор, с большим количеством бесплатных выступлений и концертов на открытом воздухе. Программы начинаются вечером и заканчиваются ранним утром. Les Nuits des Nacres представит эстрадную французскую и зарубежную музыку, включая джаз, мюзет, рок, кельтскую музыку, свинг и кэйжн. Среди гостей этого года - Prowpuskovic, La Milca (солист Domi Emorine), Les Denicheurs, Les Filles du bord de scène, Richard Galliano, Chloé Lacan, Illico Presto, Jigajack Musette, Les Gonelons, Quartet Pierre Mussi, Gallina la lupa, Les Garçons Trottoirs, Manaswing, Thierry Svahn, Orchestre Mathieu Martinie, BATpointG, Paris-Moscow Duo, Emilie Cadiou, Duo Karine et Fabrice Charpentier, Orchestre Rémi Sallard (солист Altéro Betti), La Maïnada, Les Enfants de Tulle, Johnny Clegg, The Bavest, Caroline Loeb, Manaswing, Ni vu ni connu, Le Bal des Martine, Gufo, Olivier Manoury, Orchestre Christian Peschel, Azzango, Juliette Greco, Nos Zigues и Bogdan Nesterenko. Во время фестиваля также будут демонстрироваться фильмы, будут работать танцплощадка, мастер-классы, состоится бесплатное посещение аккордеонной фабрики Maugein. Музей аккордеона – другое притягательное место, в котором выставляются инструменты Марка Бонеля, многолетнего аккомпаниатора Эдит Пиаф. |
Концертный тур Киммо Маттилы и Айно Ойакоски – Германияby Harley Jones |
"Сатума – музыка из дома танго" - многообещающее название программы финского дуэта скрипачки Айно Ойакоски и аккордеониста Киммо Маттила (Kimmo Mattila). Оба музыканта из Икаалинена – столицы финского аккордеона, финских «народников» и места проведения известного фестиваля "Sata-Häme Soi” (Sata-Häme Soi). Немецко-финское сообщество представляет 12 концертов в Германии, на которых будут исполнены известные танго и популярная финская поп и киномузыка. Также прозвучит аргентинская музыка и произведения Астора Пьяцоллы. Даты концертов: Пятница 17 Сентября, 19.30 Wilhelmshaven, Gaststätte Antonslust Суббота 18 Сентября 18, Köln, Tersteegerhaus, Köln-Klettenberg, Emmastr. 6 Воскресенье 19 Сентября, 11, Düsseldorf, Palais Wittgenstein, ”sonntags um 11” Понедельник 20 Сентября, 20, Bremen, Kulturhaus Pusdorf, Wolmertshauser Str. 444 Вторник 21 Сентября, 19 Walsrode, im Forum der VHS Heidekreis, Kirchplatz 4 Среда 22 Сентября, Hannover, Cafe Lohengrin, Sedanstr. 35 Четверг 23 Сентября, 18 Hamburg, Finnische Seemannskirche, Dietmar-Koel-Str. 6 Пятница 24 Сентября, 19.30 Eutin, Kreisbibliothek, Schlossplatz 2 Суббота 25 Сентября, Detmold Воскресенье 26 Сентября, 19 Mannheim - Neckarau, Gehrings Kommode, Schulstr. 82 Понедельник 27 Сентября, 19.30 Oestrich – Winkel, Brentano Scheune, Hauptstr. 134 a Вторник 28 Сентября, 20 Ravensburg, Figurentheater |
Возможности виртуального пространства для знаменитостей и звездby Harley Jones |
Журналист Анна Хиггинс написала: “Знаменитости наводнили Twitter. Вам это может нравиться, может не нравиться. Но феномен в том, что Twitter не исчезает. Знаменитостям нравится, что они могут поделиться всем, что им приходит на ум, с сотнями тысяч людей. Для аккордеонистов и аккордеонной индустрии интернет-сайт accordion-space4u.com (Accordion-Space4U.com) предлагает то же самое. Любой, кто присоединится к фан-клубу, сможет начать общаться в течение нескольких секунд, и через функцию “talk to the people” сможет донести любую информацию участникам. Любой желающий создать свой фан-клуб на accordion-space4.com (Accordion-Space4U.com) должен написать мне: harleyaccordion@yahoo.com |
Дуэт Paris-Moscow на фестивале, Овернь – Францияby Rob Howard |
Фестиваль ‘Contre Plongees’ – большое летнее мероприятие с базой в Клермон-Ферран, Овернь, включает в себя музыку, театр, кино, танцы, цирковые представления. В четверг 19 августа дуэт Paris-Moscow (Paris Moscou) (Доми Эморин Domi Emorine и Роман Жбанов Roman Jbanov) выступали в местечке Жаде в центре города в сопровождении циркового представления. Дуэт исполнил русскую и французскую музыку и представил свой новый диск, который выйдет в сентябре. Дуэт Paris-Moscow (Paris Moscou) (www.accordeon.com/duo) выступит на ежегодном русско-французском фестивале ‘Sancybérie’ (www.sancyberie.com) в Оверни, в сентябре, с 4го по 13е, и 17го на фестивале ‘Les Nuits de Nacre’ в г. Тюль. Дополнительная информация по email: duopm@sfr.fr |
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Lars Karlsson and Øivind Farmen Tour Swedenby Rob Howard |
Last week the Swedish diatonic player Lars Karlsson and the Norwegian bayan player Øivind Farmen made a very successful tour of Sweden. Six concerts were performed with a repertoire of great variety, from classical to folk music, with a combination of duos and solos. The music included works like ‘Sonata in A major’ (D. Scarlatti), ‘Mickes idépolska’ (M. Nolervik), ‘Polska efter Byss-Kalle’ (trad.), and a number of the artists’ own works. In the middle of September they go for a new concert tour, this time both in Norway and Sweden. Lars Karlsson, from a folk music background, was Nordic Diatonic Champion in 1993, and active as both a player and a composer. Øivind Farmen is classically trained, and his contest successes most notably include winning the 1996 Trophée Mondiale in Faro, Portugal. For further information email: farmen@farmen.net |
Harry Hussey and Ken Astin’s new CD, Blackpool - UKby Rob Howard |
Accordionists Ken Astin and Harry Hussey have released a new CD, ‘Just Friends’, which is an acoustic recording, unlike their previous CD, which featured lots of MIDI sounds. This album is jazz played very much in the style of Harry Hussey, whose improvisation shines through this meeting of maestros. The tracks include ‘Just Friends’, ‘Here’s That Rainy Day’, ‘I’m Old Fashioned’, ‘I Should Care’, ‘History of Love’, ‘The Folks Who Live On The Hill’, ‘The Boy Next Door’, ‘Frenesi’, ‘Deep Purple’, ‘Fine and Dandy’, ‘A Certain Smile’, ‘Body and Soul’, ‘Traditional Musette’, ‘Isn’t It Romantic?’, ‘Robbins Nest’, ‘Tangerine’, ‘Am I Wasting My Time On You?’, ‘Long Ago and Far Away’, and ‘My Blue Heaven’. For further information email: kenastin@btinternet.com |
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4th National Roland V-Accordion Festival, Trossingen – Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Roland Europe SpA and Roland Corporation organize 4th fourth national ROLAND V-Accordion Festival for accordion soloists on September 11th at the Federal Academy of Trossingen. The Jury members include Slavko Avsenik Jr, Konstantin Ischenko, Professor Ulrich Schmülling, Dieter Witz, and Peter Müller. The competition lasts from 3.30pm until 7pm. There will be a buffet at the restaurant ‘Benvenuto’ on the grounds of the former Hohner factory. For festival visits, reservations should be made via Claus Aktoprak, Product Manager. el +49-40-526009-72 For further information email: aktoprak@rolandmusik.de |
James Crabb Concerts – Scotland, Irelandby Rob Howard |
Copenhagen-based accordionist James Crabb performs at the Edinburgh International Festival on Monday August 30th, 9.30pm. This will be a solo recital in which James Crabb performs works by US composers John Zorn and Aaron Copland alongside the music of Astor Piazzolla. The venue is The Hub, Castle Hill, Edinburgh EH12NE, Scotland. On September 17th, 8pm, James Crabb performs as guest soloist with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra at the National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin. The concert, titled ‘L’America’, includes works by Villa-Lobos – ‘Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4’, Astor Piazzolla - ‘Oblivion’ and ‘Concierto de Aconcagua’, and Leonard Bernstein – ‘Symphonic Dances from West Side Story’. A concert built around the sounds and rhythms of Latin and North America, James Crabb will perform the major masterpiece written for the classical accordion, Piazzolla’s sultry ‘Concierto de Aconcagua’. Partnered with ‘Latin American Bach’ and some of the most memorable melodies from the stage in West Side Story, this concert will see the RTÉ NSO bend rhythms and kick into syncopations like a New York jazz combo! For further information email: info@jamescrabb.com |
Sergio Scappini Tours the West Coast States – USAby Steven Albini, Roland Corporation U.S. |
Italian accordionist and Roland V-Accordion artist Sergio Scappini will tour the western U.S. from September 13th to 18th, as follows: September 13th, 7pm - Seattle Accordion Club, Seattle WA; venue is the Senior Center of West Seattle, 4217 SW Oregon St., Seattle, WA 98116 14th, 7pm - Golden State Accordion Club, Vacaville, CA; venue is Creekside Bar and Grill, 555 Main Street Vacaville, CA 15th - San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA; $10 includes pasta dinner beginning at 6pm, concert begins at 7pm 16th, 7pm - Accordionaires Club, Victorio's Ristorante, 10901 Victory Blvd., N. Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA Sergio Scappini teaches accordion at the ‘Giuseppe Verdi Music Academy in Milan and regularly appears at such famous venues as Teatro alla Scala (Milan), Teatro Lirico, Teatro delle Erbe- Foro Bonaparte, Auditorium ‘G. Verdi’, Museo della Scala di Milan, etc. Sergio Scappini has taught master classes in Italy, China, North Korea, Spain, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland. Accompanying Sergio for the tour will be Roland Europe's V-Accordion Product Manager Marco Cinaglia and Roland U.S. V-Accordion Product Specialist Steve Albini. For further information email: steven.albini@rolandus.com |
Scottish Music Workshop, Salford – UKby Rob Howard |
The Salford Folk Music Workshop meets on the first Friday evening of the month. On September 3rd, 7.45 pm, the evening will be led by accordionist John Trigg, who will guide all present through a selection of Scottish Dance Music. Music will be provided, and the programme includes: Marches – ‘The Tartan’, ‘Uist Tramping Song’ Waltz – ‘John and Molly Cook's Golden Wedding’ Polka – ‘Gordon Shand Polka’ Reel – ‘Summer Assembly’ Gay Gordons – ‘John MacDonald 2/4 march’ Jig – ‘Macdonald of Sleat’ Solo Dance – ‘The Lilt’ Strathspeys – ‘J. Shand’s Compliments to Miss Milligan’, ‘Lewis J.McLeod’, ‘Bobby Harvey’ The Workshop will be held at the Maxwell Building, Salford University, The Crescent , Salford, Greater Manchester. Enter the Maxwell Building main entrance, take the lift to the 8th floor, room 824. For further information email: john.trigg@mypostoffice.co.uk |
Jovan Rnjak at Stockport Accordion Club, Cheshire – UKby Rob Howard |
Stockport Accordion Club present the talented and versatile accordion entertainer Jovan Rnjak in concert on Wednesday September 8th, 8pm. The Stockport AC Band (MD Derek Stubbs) will play a selection from ‘The Last Night of the Proms’ in a supporting spot, and anyone else who wishes to play will be welcome. The venue is Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel Street/A560 Hyde Road, Woodley, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 1ND (J25/M60). Jovan Rnjak, UK-born but of Yugoslavian heritage, studied with the late Pamela Deakin in Birmingham, and is popular full time professional accordionist. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
Chmielewski's Family Band 65 Years Celebration, Minnesota – USAby Rob Howard |
Jolly Zuk Band and Chmielewski's Family Band perform on three consecutive evenings, September 10th to12 th at the Embassy Club, Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota. On Sunday September 12th, 2pm until 6pm, Sherwin Linton & The Cotton Kings will entertain. For further information email: chmielewski@frontiernet.net |
Viktor Romanko Concert Dates – Gemanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Russian accordionist Viktor Romanko has the following concert dates at churches throughout Germany: September 19th, 5pm - Johannis Pauli Kirche, Niedersachswerfen, Germany 23rd, 7.30pm - Pfarrkirche St. Cyriakus, Hochsauerland, Olsberg-Bruchhausen 25th, 7.30pm - Pfarrkirche Zum Verklärten Christus, Bad Driburg 26th, 4pm - Pfarrkirche Dössel Bei der Kirche, Warburg October 2nd, 8pm - Lutheran Pfarrkirche, Kartenvorverkauf: Musikhaus am Biegen, Marburg 3rd, 6pm - Ev. Stadtkirche, Rhön Kreis Fulda, Tann 8th, 8pm – Oberkirch, Hauptstr. 12, "Neue Mediathek" 10th, 6pm - Festsaal der Städtischen Sing-und Musikschule, Neuberghauser Str. 11 Munich For further information email: jutta.menn@t-online.de? |
Victor Prieto Trio at TACT Theater, New York - USAby Rob Howard |
On September 1st, 8pm, the Victor Prieto Trio perform at the TACT Theater, 900 Broadway, Suite 905 (between 19th and 20th Streets), New York, NY 10003. With accordionist Victor Prieto are bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Richie Barshay. For further information email: victorprieto2001@yahoo.com |
‘Accordion Extravaganza’ Festival, Alberta - Canadaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
The festival ‘Accordion Extravaganza’ takes place from September 24th to 26th in Edmonton, Alberta. The organisers are the Edmonton Accordion Society. On September 24th, 7.30pm, at Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre, 11113-113 Street, Edmonton, the opening event is ‘Accordion Grandstand. The Mattierin School of Irish Dancing, accompanied by accordionist Mervin Bell, begin the concert with a showcase the joy of Irish dancing. The concert features ‘The Big Band’ (MD Margaret Miller), combining the players from Of One Accord Ensemble, Friends & Neighbors Band, Party Pals Accordion Quartet, and other accomplished players. The star of the evening will be virtuoso accordionist Michael Bridge, who has appeared at the Las Vegas International Accordion Convention and at the Leavenworth International Accordion Festival. The festival on September 25th and 26th is at South East Edmonton Seniors Centre (SEESA), 9350 - 82 Street, Edmonton. On Saturday there will be competitions from 9am until 12noon, and on Sunday from 9am until 4pm. Accordions and comedy collide in the Novelty Class on Sunday afternoon as the contestants may appear in costume, perform skits, sing and dance while playing their accordions. The grand finale on Sunday will be the Open Championship. The festival also includes Open Stage (on Saturday afternoon), an improvisation workshop with Michael Bridge at 2pm on Saturday afternoon, and a dance in the evening, 8pm, with The Cimarrons. The festival trade show includes representation by Tonaveri, Guerrini, Hohner and Roland. Some antique accordions may also be on display. For further information email: accordion@gerl.ca |
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September Accordion USA News Now Onlineby Rita Davidson Barnea |
The September Accordion USA News is now online. |
Amy Jo Sawyer Releases New CD 'Classically Amy'by Amy Jo Sawyer |
Amy Jo Sawyer releases a new CD titled 'Classically Amy', catalog:amy02 with sound samples. Music performed by Amy Jo Sawyer. Purchase online. |
Viatcheslav Semionov Releases a New Two CD Pack - Russiaby Viatcheslav Semionov |
Viatcheslav Semionov is selling a beautifully presented two CD Pack titled 'My Images', catalog:vs805 with sound samples. This is music composed and performed by Viatcheslav Semionov and includes all his major works. Read the extensive list of works and information about this two CD Pack online at vs805. |
Peter Piccini Releases One New Compositionby Peter Piccini |
Peter Piccini - accordionist, composer, arranger, performer, release 1 new work for accordion available for purchase online. 'Pretty Waltz, catalog:pp286. Samples of this music is available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Renzo Ruggieri Releases New CDby Renzo Ruggieri |
Renzo Ruggieri selling a new CD titled 'Kramer Project - Renzo Ruggieri Orchestra', catalog: rruggieri08 with sound samples. Music performed by Renzo Ruggieri and orchestra. Purchase online. |
Donald E Grzanna Releases New Musicby |
Donald E. Grzanna releases 4 new pieces, 'Kuku Bird Waltz', catalog:grza157, 'Paris Alive', catalog:grza158, 'Bavarian Polka', catalog:grza159, 'Old Mexico Waltz', catalog:grza160. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Viatcheslav Semionov Now Selling 3 New Booksby Viatcheslav Semionov |
Viatcheslav Semionov is now selling 3 new books titled 'The Three Caprice', catalog:vsemionovbook1, 'Balkan Rhapsody, Two Romantic Meditations, In the Land of Dreams', catalog:vsemionovbook2 and 'Sonata No1, Divertimento, Musical Offering for domra & accordion', catalog:vsemionovbook3. All these major works are composed and performed by Viatcheslav Semionov. Purcahse with credit card online. |
Friedrich Lips Site Update for EcLipse CDby Friedrich Lips |
Friedrich Lips updating his CD titled 'ecLipse', catalog:CD021 with sound samples. Music performed by Friedrich Lips. Purchase online. |
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My Imagesby Joan C. Sommers |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of "My Images" by Joan Cochran Sommers. Performer is Viatcheslav Semionov. |
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