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VÍDEOS DE LA V COMPETICIÓN INTERNACIONAL Y EL VI FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL “ACCORDION PLVS” - RUSIA
GIRA MUNDIAL DE FOSTER & ALLEN – SUDÁFRICA
QUEEN'S SERVICE MEDAL PARA HEATHER MITCHELL-GLADSTONE, CHRISTCHURC – NUEVA ZELANDA
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
‘Shirley’s Wild Accordion’ on ‘Magical Mystery Tour’, London – UKVideo: Buckwheat Zydeco "Parti de Paris" - USAJohn Bonica Communications With Injury Related Accordionists - USAVideo: Motion Trio Performs Little StoryVency Lobo Just Loves to Entertain, Mumbai – India‘14 Years Ago’: Italian Accordionists visit Mexico in March 2001
Future events |
Stanislav Angelov and Christopher Duigan Concert, Natal – South Africa‘Musical Integration Concert’ - CuracaoMirko Satto Recital, Mantova - ItalyMatthew MacLennan Trio @ Lockerbie Accordion & Fiddle Club, Scotland – UKJac & Co’s 2015 American Tour – USA‘Les As de L’accordeon’ on TV, Phillipeville – BelgiumNational Accordion Trophy, Montrond-les-Bains – FranceCharity Accordion Concert, Northern Ireland – UK‘Open Mic’ @ Brooklyn Accordion Club, New York – USASanta Maria Accordion Band Concert, Mosta – MaltaVideo: Alain Musichini Trio and Digital Duo Performing at 20th Anniversary - FranceEric Bouvelle and Matthieu Chaussalet Course, Haute-Savoie - France
New and Updated Sites |
New Site: Tango Reaction CD by Buttons & Bellows Duo - SerbiaUpdated Site: Franco Cambareri New Work Cocolito BeachUpdated Site: Silvio De Pra (1925 to 2012) - New Zealand
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LANZAMIENTO DE LA PÁGINA DE LA 2015 COUPE MONDIALE EL PRÓXIMO MIÉRCOLESby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
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 La Confederación Internacional de Acordeonistas (CIA) miembro del Consejo Internacional de la Música (IMC) y de la UNESCO, publicará el próximo miércoles la nueva página web oficial para el 68 CIA Coupe Mondiale y la 134ª Asamblea General en Turku, Finlandia, del 6 al 11 de octubre de 2015.El evento será patrocinado por el miembro de la CIA en Finlandia SHL, Asociación Finesa del Acordeón. Como nos escribe su secretario, Kimmo Mattila (imagen izda.): “Invitamos con entusiasmo a todos los acordeonistas del mundo que se animen a venir, a Turku en Octubre, para celebrar el evento acordeonístico más importante del año, la última vez que se realizó en Finlandia fue en 1975, esta nueva edición en nuestro país será un evento inolvidable”. La 2015 Coupe Mondiale incluirá ocho categorías internacionales de competición: – Coupe Mondiale – Junior Coupe Mondiale – Masters Coupe Mondiale – Virtuoso Entertainment – Junior Virtuoso Entertainment – Digital – Chamber - Classical – Chamber - World Music Del mismo modo gozaremos de interesantes conciertos por los más aclamados intérpretes de nuestro querido instrumento. Toda la información que necesites está en: Coupe Mondiale |
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VÍDEOS DE LA V COMPETICIÓN INTERNACIONAL Y EL VI FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL “ACCORDION PLVS” - RUSIAby Harley Jones |
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Thursday 26th March, video from 19.00 hours Moscow time - Opening Concert of VI International Festival "Accordion Plus"
Saturday 28th March, video from 18.00 hours Moscow time - "Jazz Glow".
Sunday 29th March, video from 18.00 hours Moscow time - Closing Concert "In Love With Don".
 Del 26 al 30 de marzo se celebrará la V Competición Internacional y el VI Festival Internacional “Accordion Plvs”. Este evento está organizado por el Departamento de Cultura de Rostov del Don en el Centro Internacional de Música “Harmony”.Los artistas invitados serán: - Yuri Shishkin – Artista Honorable de Rusia - Emi Dragoya – Virtuoso de Rumanía - Alexander Poeluev – Campeón del Mundo - Vladimir Murza – Artista Honorable de Rusia - Harmonika ensemble from Saratov - Lev Lavrov – Laureado en distintos concursos internacionales - Anna Kryshtaleva – Ganadora del 2012 “Accordion Plvs” - Olga Chirkova – Cantante - Premiados en el 2014 Coupe Mondiale - Dueto “Fantasía” Todos acompañados por la Rostov-on-Don Symphony Orchestra, distintas agrupaciones folk y bandas de jazz. Retransmitiremos las cuatro actuaciones más destacables: - Jueves 26 de marzo, 11:40h (hora de Moscú) – Concierto de Anna Kryshtaleva (ganadora de la competición internacional “Accordion Plvs” 2012) - Jueves 26 de marzo, 19:00h (hora de Moscú) - Concierto de apertura del VI International Festival “Accordion Plvs”. - Sábado 28 de marzo, 18:00 (hora Moscú): “Jazz Glow” - Domingo 29 de marzo, 18:00 (hora de Moscú): Concierto de despedida “In Love With Don (Enamorados del Don)”. Las competiciones incluyen categorías de todos los colores (solo, agrupación, niños, adultos, acordeón digital...) sin límite de edad. Algunos de los ganadores de la competición internacional serán retransmitidos por vídeo igualmente. Para toda la inforamción que necesites: info@accordionplus o en el sitio web: “Accordion Plvs” Carteles en color y más información en: 2014RostovPlus |
GIRA MUNDIAL DE FOSTER & ALLEN – SUDÁFRICAby Rob Howard |
 Vídeo: Foster & Allen Blue Eyes Crying in The RainEl popular dúo irlandes comenzarán una gira mundial en Sudáfrica a finales de marzo y principios de abril: 27 de marzo- Sand du Plessis Theatre, Bloemfontein 28 de marzo- GrandWest Arena, Cape Town 29 de marzo- Feather Market Centre, Port Elizabeth 2 de abril - Emnotweni Casino, Nelspruit - Emperors Palace, 4 de abril - Kempton Park, Johannesburg 7 de abril - ABSA KKNK – Musiekplaas, Oudtshoorn El duó está formado por Mick Foster (acordeón) y Tony Allen (guitarra, voz). Comenzaron su andadura artística en 1975, tocando músicas ligeras y melodías tradicionales irlandesas. En 1979 realizaron el single “A Bunch of Thyme” en Irlanda, entrando en las listas de ventas y convirtiéndose en el número 1, más tarde repitieron el éxito en el Reino Unido. Desde entonces importantes éxitos han sembrado su carrera, vendiendo más de 22 millones de copias y reproducciones de vídeos en todo el mundo. |
QUEEN'S SERVICE MEDAL PARA HEATHER MITCHELL-GLADSTONE, CHRISTCHURC – NUEVA ZELANDAby Heather Masefield |
 La profesora de acordeón y canto, directora del St. albans Community Choir, Heather Mitchell-Gladstone fue nombrada en la lista de Honores del 2015. La artista manifestó su “sorpresa” y su gran alegría por el nombramiento.Desde los 11 años, Heather toca el acordeón-piano, y cana para inumerables audiencias. Después de terminar la escuela obtuvo su grado en música por la Universidad de Canterbury y regresó a la universidad para enseñar acordeón en distintos cursos de extensión. Como intérprete su abultado curriculum se nutre de actuaciones junto a bandas, grupos y orquestas como la Christchurch Symphony Orchestra o el 2º Battalion Army Band. Ha ofrecido giras por Australia, Europa, Inglaterra y América. También ha sido invitada como profesora en seminarios por Inglaterra y Finlandia. Miembro fundador de la Canterbury Accordion Association (CAA) en 2005 recibió la Medalla al Mérito de la Accordion Examination Board de Nueva Zelanda (AEBNZ), en reconocimiento a su extensa labor artística y pedagógica en el entorno del acordeón, además el premio fue seguido por el Lifetime Membership de la CAA en 2013. En el 2007 Heather recibió el Community Services Award del Christchurch City Council, por los servicios prestados a la música. También recibió en 2012 el Vernon Griffiths Prize de dirección musical por la Universidad de Canterbury. |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
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 Accordion starts: 1:37 A sample from the special....the Fish and Chips stop! Enjoy The Beatles 1967 style!In 1967 the Beatles filmed ‘Magical Mystery Tour’, their third movie. Merseyside-born accordionist Shirley Evans (1932 - 2010) appeared in a scene on board the coach, accompanying some lively sing-along numbers with the Beatles. Another scene showed her playing ‘Shirley’s Wild Accordion’, written for her by John Lennon, on which she was backed by Paul McCartney on maracas and yelling "Go on, Shirl!", and Ringo Starr on drums. However, the accordion playing scene in the above video was left out during final editing, and until now this unique recording has remained unissued in the vaults at EMI in Abbey Rd, London. The latest DVD/Blu-ray re-issue of ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ includes ‘Shirley’s Wild Accordion’ in the bonus material. ‘Shirley's Wild Accordion’ was recorded on October 12th 1967 at EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London, in eight takes, with Evans playing from an arrangement written by Mike Leander from a tune composed by John Lennon. Shirley Evans was a world travelled professional accordionist, composer, dancer, presenter/writer of a children’s TV show in Hong Kong, and latterly was involved in show business agency work in Florida, USA. She entertained on cruise ships, and in the 1970s performed as a duo with CIA Coupe Mondiale winner Donald Hulme. |
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 Video: Buckwheat Zydeco: "Parti de Paris" - A popular traditional zydeco piece sung in Creole French! Published on Buckwheat's World, 19 March 2015. |
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 The author of the book Play Your Accordion Without Pain, John Bonica PT CMP NZRP was visiting New Zealand recently and I had the pleasure of meeting him on a yacht in the beautiful Bay of Islands. While discussing his book, John told me about the interesting contacts his book has ocassioned, so I asked him to write, as there may be many other accordionists very interested. John Bonica wrote: "In the process of writing my book for accordionists exclusively, I have been contacted by several readers with pain and issues which are hindering their ability to manage the left and right hand keyboards. Most contacts are from my readers, and many are from those who have heard of my book through friends. The provision of my email address has prompted direct contact with me, and with the aid of the internet, they have provided me with digital pictures and or video (via Skype) and direct phone contact. With calls coming from England, New Zealand, the USA, and other countries, I have been able to solve most issues and give helpful advice, which has made a positive change. Interestingly enough, most issues involved a slight change to the right hand / wrist / elbow position together with altering straps to align the keyboard correctly to fit the individual’s body type. Some were playing instruments way too small for them, while others were struggling with slanted keyboards and accordions too big for their body type. Other issues involved bass straps being too loose, incorrect seating height, and of course the troubles that occur for those that play standing, or professionals that stroll. One thing that came out frequently was that as we age (or change shape) the position we wear the accordion must change somewhat as we grow from childhood to adulthood, or if weight and body size changes, it is necessary to adjust instrument positioning accordingly. As we age, going to a lighter instrument is not always the correct solution. (I personally witnessed Galla-Rini playing a full sized accordion way into his 90’s with ease.) Keep the enquiries coming. My email address is bonicael@teleport.com I welcome your questions and the advice I provide is free. These consults are given free in appreciation for all the help and advice I have received from many people musically over my career." This exciting eBook by John Bonica (PT CMP NZRP) is being published chapter by chapter, with about one chapter being released each month. For more information, and to purchase: John Bonica |
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| Motion Trio in a recently released video of their very famous composition Little Story. Video published by Motion Trio on 12 March 2015 |
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 If you walk past Band Stand in Bandra Salman Ansari dna after 8pm, you may hear the faint sound of an accordion against the sea breeze. Standing opposite actor Shah Rukh Khan's house, Vency Lobo has been playing the instrument nightly from 8pm to midnight, for the last six months. Born and brought up in Mumbai, 57-year-old Lobo said he had been living in Goa for 23 years and recently relocated.Working as a senior auditor in the defence accounts department during the day, the nights are reserved for his red accordion. "I play it while going to work in the train from Bandra to Churchgate, and also on my way back," said Lobo. Lobo added that he plays waltzes, tangos, and other popular music besides hymns and Christmas carols. On being asked if SRK's popularity has got anything to do with him getting public attention, he said: "He's human, just like anyone else, but it is possible that people who have come to see him may drop in to listen to me." |
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 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending March 30th 2001 reported that two Italian accordionists, Massimiliano Pitocco (recent picture right) and Valentino Lorenzetti, had recently been invited to perform in Mexico. Although Mexico is more often associated with the diatonic accordion and Norteno and Mariarchi music, there is in fact an appreciation of the piano and chromatic accordions, and other forms of music. It seems that the two Italians were well received. Italian Accordionists in Mexico Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl A series of musical events featuring exponents of the Italian accordion scene took place recently in Mexico. On March 10th a ‘Noche Italo-Mexicana’ was held in Leon City, and on March 11th the ‘Diva Y Divinas’ concert featured Massimiliano Pitocco on classical accordion and Cemex's Valentino Lorenzetti on MIDI accordion. The musical evening (which also featured a colourful orchestra of Mariachis) was organised by the Italian political and commercial authorities and inspired by Dismamusica, an organization based in Milan, Italy. A carefully selected public (attendance was by invitation only) responded with enthusiasm to the pieces performed by the two soloists, whose programme was concluded by Astor Piazzolla's ‘Oblivion’ and ‘Libertango’, played jointly by the artists. The enthusiasm surrounding this event was so intense that the start of the concert had to be brought forward by half an hour. The event was a major success with the two accordionists filling the audience with "colourful" enthusiasm. |
Future events |
by Rob Howard
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  Accordionist Stanislav Angelov and pianist Christopher Duigan perform a program of tango music on Friday March 27th, 7.30pm, at the Church of the Ascension, Church Lane, Hilton, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.Bulgarian-born Stanislav Angelov has lived in South Africa for many years, and has done a great deal to promote the accordion there through his frequent performances, recordings, and his publicity website. For further information email: music@goodmusic.co.za |
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  A concert entitled ‘Musical Integration Concert’ takes place on Saturday March 28th, 7.30pm until 9.30pm, at the Brakkeput Mei Mei restaurant, Spaanse Water, Kaya Bolo Pretu, Westpunt, on the island of Curacao, off the coast of Venezuela. Performing as a quartet, visiting from Colombia, are Lácides Romero (picture left - accordion and piano), Valentina Gómez (guitar) Carlos Vásquez (guitar), and Chepe Ariza (bass guitar). Also performing are Curacao musicians Grupo Serenada, Dushi Corsu, and Raices de Colombia. For further information email: lacidesromero@gmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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 On Sunday March 29th, 5pm, accordionist Mirko Satto will perform a recital at the Feste di Palazzo Gonzaga, Mantovana (Mantova), an event in a Sunday Concerts series. The program includes music by Vivaldi, Albinoni, Couperin, Daquin, Rossini, Solotarjow, Fancelli, Lecuona, Rota, Galliano, and Piazzolla. |
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 The Matthew MacLennan Trio are the guests at the Lockerbie Accordion & Fiddle Club on Tuesday March 31st, 7.30pm. The club meets at the Queens Hotel, Old Annan Road, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire DG11 2RB.Matthew Maclennan, a winner of several accordion competitions, has recently released his debut CD ‘Traditionally Inspired’, a mixture of music from throughout Scotland and beyond her borders. |
by Rob Howard
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 Jac & Co are the French accordion/vocals duo Jacques and Corinne Pellarin. Last year they had a successful tour of the USA, and in April and May return for some more appearances. The French magazine ‘Le Progrès’ said: “They bring back almost a century of the traditional French 'chanson' songs like those of Édith Piaf, Yves Montand and Francis Lemarque. With just voice and accordion, Jacques & Co captivate audiences and transport them to the dance halls and street side cafés of France's yesteryears!” Dates: April 3rd, 7th, 10th, 15th, 17th (with the Star chef George Perrier), 21st, 24th, 28th - French restaurant ‘A la Maison’, Ardmore, Philadelphia April 19th - with Andrea Carlson & Love Police, Café Vivaldi, New York April 26th - Corinthians Yacht Club, April 30th and May 1st - Auberge chez François, Great Falls (VA), near Washington May 2nd and 3rd - Wine & Food Festival, National Harbour May 5th to 10th - Jac & Co recording session & concert in C.A.S Studio, Vineland, New Jersey May 11th - French restaurant ‘Pot au feu’, Providence, Rhode Island May 14th - Gateway Lodge, Pennsylvania May 29th – concert at Cooperage project, Honesdale |
by Rob Howard
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 ‘Les As de L’accordeon’ is an accordion festival, televised on the Belgian channel TV Wallonie, featuring many accordionists, including Andre Loppe, Erika – ‘Princess of the Accordion’, Michel Pruvot, Christian Gauchy, etc, who will all play for dancing on Friday April 3rd, 4pm onwards, at the Restaurant la Cote D’or, rue de la gendarmerie, Phillipeville, Belgium. |
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| This year’s annual National Accordion Trophy takes place at the Auditorium, Montrond-les-Bains, on Monday April 6th, 4pm. This national competition is a transitional step towards the major international accordion competitions. The Montrond-les-Bains National Accordion Trophy follows the logical continuation of regional contests (11 levels - from Beginner to Superior). For the National Accordion Trophy 2015 Montrond-les-Bains, candidates will represent the prestigious accordion schools, including the CNIMA J.Mornet. |
by Rob Howard
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 A concert in aid of Retinitis Pigmentosa, an inherited cause of blindness, featuring operatic soprano Denise Leigh and her accordionist husband Stefan Andrusyschyn, takes place on Friday April 10th, 8pm, at the Mcneill Theatre, Larne Leisure Centre, Tower Road, Larne, Northern Ireland. The concert also features the Larne Seniors Accordion Orchestra (MD Clyde Johnston), East Antrim Juniors Orchrestra, and NAO UK Polka Champion Johnny Wilson. Tickets are available from any Orchestra member, Larne Tourist Information Centre, and Larne Leisure Centre. For further information email: clyde.johnston@hotmail.co.uk |
by Rob Howard
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 Brooklyn Accordion Club’s next meeting will be an ‘Open Mic’ afternoon. This takes place on Sunday April 12th, 2pm until 4pm. All are welcome. Beginners/first timers are especially welcome!The Spring issue of the club magazine SqueeZine! will be available at this meeting. Contributors include Dr William Schimmel Charita Patamikakorn, Patrice Escandon, Jeanne Velonis, Benedikt Neuroth, T.C. Costello, Rebecca, Rob Reich, Tony Kovatch, Joe De Clemente, Andrew Cordle, Denise Koncelik, Evan Perry-Giblin, and Robert Duncan. Brooklyn Accordion Club meets at 61 Local, 61 Bergen St., Brooklyn, New York. For further information email: brooklynaccordionclub@gmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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| On Sunday April 19th, 10am until 12pm, the Santa Maria Accordion Band (MD Marthese Busuttil Cassar LBCA.B.C.A) performs a morning concert, during which they will be accompanying Mr. Mario Borg during his artistic exhibition. This event takes place at Ir-Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Centru ta’ kultura Nazzjonali, Triq Wied il-Ghasel, il-Mosta, Malta. |
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Video 2: Alain Musichini Trio
 Video1: Le Duo Numerique of Alain Musichini and Christophe Savoie, excerpts of great works by Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi and others.Video 2: Alain Musichini Trio and guests perform for dancing in Chatellerault, November 2014. Video by Alexandra Astorg. The Digital Duo of Musichini and Savoie and the Alain Musichini Trio are both performing at the CNIMA J.Mornet 20th Anniversary Festival National d’Accordéon, 29th to 31st May in Saint-Sauves. The festival also includes an amazing list of former CNIMA students who have gone on to become famous accordion performers and teachers. Download the full program and information: 2015CNIMA.pdf |
by Rob Howard
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 Popular French accordionists Eric Bouvelle and Matthieu Chaussalet will jointly teach an accordion course in Haute-Savoie, France, June 29th to July 3rd.In a beautiful setting, in Haute-Savoie (in the heart of the Aravis) Eric and Matthew will guide you and meet your expectations in a friendly atmosphere. So you can hone your musical and technical knowledge. Whether ‘acoustic’ or ‘Digital’, they teach you how to run your songs, the bagpipes to jazz, to the variety, according to your preferences. You will have the chance to spend a few days alongside two popular names of accordion, and meet them through a pleasant evening in their company. The course includes a visit to the nearby Cavagnolo factory and concert by Eric Bouvelle and Matthieu Chaussalet. |
New and Updated Sites |
by Harley Jones
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 Buttons & Bellows Duo of Aleksandar Nikolic & Petar Maric have released a new CD titled Tango Reaction. This CD features 11 tracks of excellent music and is available online at Cat No. beltango5 |
by Franco Cambareri
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 Franco Cambareri has released a new work:Catalog No: cfranco194 - Cocolito Beach (solo) as an eSheet, able to be purchased online with credit card and sent to you by email. Cocolito Beach is a happy Latin beach party dance. |
by Harley Jones
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 Updated Site: The website of Silvio De Pra (1925 to 2012) has been updated. Hear sound samples of the beautiful voice and accordion of Silvio De Pra. CD's and eTracks albums available from the site. |
CD Reviews |
by Joan C. Sommers
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Let Me Tell You A Story CD by Random Encounter, in English language, reviewed by Joan Cochran Sommers |
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