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40th New Zealand & South Pacific International Accordion Championships – New Zealand
Dee Langley, Orkestar Bez Ime (OBI) group Wins McKnight Artist Fellowship - USA
International Weekend Successes by Antonio Spaccarotella Students – Italy
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
‘Accordions at the Castle’, Blackpool – UK
World Accordion Day Celebrations - Moldavia
Roberto Palermo ‘Pray For Japan’ Play, Rome – Italy
Composer Amy Jennings Music as NZ Test Music - New Zealand
Frédéric Deschamps Seminars in Shanghai - China
Jacques Pellarin Concerts and New CD – Switzerland
‘14 Years Ago’ – Stars Perform at AAA Festival in Washington DC
Future events |
Roland Corp. U.S. V-Accordion Festival Entries Close, Florida - USA
‘Piaf: The Songs’ On Tour – UK
National Button Accordion Festival, Pennsylvania – USA
David Vernon & Dick Lee @ Stockport Accordion Club, Cheshire – UK
Mazaika’s ‘Peter & the Wolf’ and Concert, London – UK
Sergej Tchirkov Recital, St. Petersburg – Russia
Colchester Showband at Harlow Accordion Club, Essex – UK
Accordion Academy, Urbino – Italy
New and Updated Sites |
Amy Jennings updates and releases 4 of her new works
Vassily Glubochenko selling a new CD
Charnwood Publications releases 4 new pieces
Franco Cambareri releasing 3 of his new compositions
Vassily Glubochenko updates his site
Updated Site For Grayson Masefield
Gary Dahl releasing and updating his music
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UMKC Accordion Orchestra Celebrates 50th and Final Concert, Kansas City - USAby Kevin Friedrich |
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 The University of Missouri Kansas City - UMKC Accordion Orchestra presented a stunning final concert on Sunday May 22nd 2011 in front of a capacity audience at White Recital Hall on the UMKC Campus, bringing to a close 50 spectacular years of music making under the leadership of founder and Musical Director Joan Cochran Sommers.Presenting works by: Piazzolla. Rossini, Jackson, Josipovic, Delibes, Verdi, Lecuona, Anderson, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Sawyer, Loewe, and Franceschina, the grand finale included many former orchestra members as well as an 80 voice choir. Although the 50th Anniversary Concert marked the final concert of the UMKC Accordion Orchestra, attracting many alumni from across the country to rejoin the group to celebrate this historical event, Joan Cochran Sommers will continue to organize and present accordion concerts with smaller ensembles and chamber groups made up of former UMKC Accordion orchestra members. As part of the weekend activities, almost 100 alumni from all years of accordion activities at UMKC had a fun filled and emotional celebration dinner, where each former and current orchestra member, during the course of the evening stood and spoke of their adoration for Joan Sommers and the wonderful memories of their affiliation with the UMKC Accordion Orchestra. The orchestra presented their first concert in the Spring of 1961, and during the following five decades became renowned for presenting an array of repertoire from Joan’s spectacular arrangements of the large symphonic and orchestral works to important performances of new original works for accordion, including many that were commissioned for accordion orchestra and everything in between. For a full report of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations, the UMKC Accordion Orchestra history, photos from throughout the years, the 50th Concert program and program notes, as well as numerous photographs from throughout the weekend of celebrations, please visit the UMKC Accordion Orchestra website. For further information email: joansommers@kc.rr.com Purchase 6 CD's from UMKC Accordion Orchestra |
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40th New Zealand & South Pacific International Accordion Championships – New Zealandby Harley Jones |
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 The 40th New Zealand Accordion Championships & South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival will be held Saturday 4th June and Sunday 5th June at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre in Epsom, Auckland. Guest artist for the event is Grayson Masefield, the 2009 Coupe Mondiale winner (classical and entertainment) and the 2010 Trophee Mondial winner, who is just completed a concerts in many countries during the past few months as well as assisting Frederic Deschamps seminars. Honored guest will be Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassdaor, who has returned to New Zealand for the 40th Anniversary Celebrations and also to present the CIA Honored Friend of the Accordion Award to NZAA President John Statham (photo top) who is retiring after 28 years as President. Another highlight of the weekend is the South Pacific Accordion Championship category with Edward Giffney (photo middle), 2009 Coupe Mondiale Junior Entertainment 3rd placegetter and defending NZ Champion having two very strong competitors. Campbell Thwaites, 2009 Coupe Mondiale competitor is just back from Europe and winning an international competition category in Sarajevo. Bor-Kuan Song (photo lower), second year student of Auckland University, majoring in accordion performance and like Edward Giffney, competing at the 2011 Coupe Mondiale. The South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival will conclude with a Celebration Dinner on Sunday evening in honor of President John Statham. Letter of congratulations by Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) President Raymond Bodell: NZAA40th . For further information email: nzaasecretary@yahoo.com |
Dee Langley, Orkestar Bez Ime (OBI) group Wins McKnight Artist Fellowship - USAby Rob Howard |
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 Accordionist Dee Langley, part of Orkestar Bez Ime (OBI) group were awarded a McKnight Artist Fellowships for Performing Musicians. Dee Langley writes: “This is the 'Holy Grail' for people in the arts here in Minnesota. “WOW, WOW, WOW!!! We did it! I'm really excited!”.For the 15th year, MacPhail administered the competition, a component of the McKnight Foundation Artist Fellowship program, which is intended to provide recognition and financial support to Minnesota musicians, to enrich Minnesota’s cultural community. Over 116 soloists and ensembles applied submitting recordings, artist statements and resumes from which nine solo/ensemble finalists were chosen, by a panel of national and regional judges, to a live audition on May 6th. They judges awarded four McKnight Artists Fellowships to Minnesota musicians., each award being a $25,000 fellowship. One recipient was the band Orkestar Bez Ime (OBI), whose members are Colleen Bertsch – (violin, vocals), Dee Langley (accordion, vocals), Katrina Mundinger (clarinet, percussion/ vocals), and Natalie Nowytski (vocals, percussion). Orkestar Bez Ime, meaning “orchestra without a name’ in Bulgarian, was formed in 2002 to bring Balkan dance music to the Upper Midwest. Since then OBI has performed at many local Twin Cities venues and has toured in North Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Alabama, and Pennsylvania to critical acclaim. For further information email: squeezermn@yahoo.com |
International Weekend Successes by Antonio Spaccarotella Students – Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| Students of well known Italian teacher/performer Antonio Spaccarotella (picture left) have enjoyed several successes in important events of different background and in different countries during the weekend of 14/15 May. In the UK at the NAO UK Championships in Blackpool on the 15th May, the 1st prize winner of the prestigiuous NAO International Solo (concert music) category was Simmone Sciammarella of Calabria, Italy. Alessandro and Gabriel Guglielmi (diatonic accordionists) assisted by sponsor Master MIDI Production of Castelfidardo, made a spectacular debut at the Frankfurt Musikmesse. Since then, the two exceptional talents of just eight years age are already highly requested and have a season full of concerts. On Saturday, 14 May in Paola (CS) they gave a performance before a large audience and were honored with several standing ovations. Saturday, May 14 Scotland - Tour of concerts in Scotland by Simone Mannarino (accordion virtuoso), sponsored by Manfrini Accordions of Castelfidardo. Simone has previously participated in this accordion meeting of Scottish and European accordionists. Simone performed a popular program with influences of modern tango and French virtuoso style. For further information email: antonio.accordion@alice.it |
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Fremar Foundation Presents ‘Music & Merlot’ Concert, Kansas City – USAby Karen Fremar |
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 The Fremar Foundation for Accordion Arts offered its inaugural event, “Music & Merlot,” on May 14th in Kansas City, Missouri. The concert featuring popular Kansas City ensemble Vivant! (picture below) and U.S. Accordion Champion, Don Lipovac was a resounding success. Attendees enjoyed a wine bar reception and then were treated to a variety concert featuring works by Fremar, Bernstein, Wonder, Jackson, Simons & Marks, as well as several blues tunes and hits from Motown. Don Lipovac (picture left) performed Romanian and Slovenian works and gave informative discussions about the origins of the works and his button-box instrument. Vivant! tour members Julie Silfverberg, Dee Sligar, Karen Fremar, Gail Overly and Sarah Cantrell, performed a portion of the program that they will perform on their upcoming concert tour of Wisconsin. The Fremar Foundation, Dr. Karen Fremar, Chairman of the Board, was formed in May 2010 to support outstanding artists and artistic contributions to the accordion field. The foundation’s board is comprised of knowledgeable individuals from the legal, corporate and music communities in Kansas City. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Fremar Foundation seeks to educate and inform the public about the unique musical qualities of the accordion, its music and musicians, and its history. The foundation received a significant grant from the Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust, Mr. Daniel C Weary and Bank of America, trustees. A newly commissioned work ‘Night at the Pla-Mor’, by Karen Fremar, which illuminated a famous ballroom in Kansas City was given its World Premiere. The Fremar Foundation will continue to present events in the future featuring accordion artists and works for accordion. For a full report on the concert visit: www.vivantsound.com. For further information email: kfremar@att.net |
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‘Accordions at the Castle’, Blackpool – UKby Rob Howard |
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| ‘Accordions at the Castle’ took place May 15th to 20th at the Norbreck Castle, a large hotel in Blackpool, Lancashire, and proved to be a great success. Ably organized by Heather Smith, this festival included workshops: Beginners (Jean Hanger), Elementary (Rosemary Wright), Intermediate (Brian Jenkins), Jazz (Bert Santilly), Scottish (David Vernon), Buskers (Bert Santilly), Vintage (Jean Hanger), and Big Band (Romano Viazzani), and a trade show, and a buzz of enthusiasm prevailed throughout the proceedings. There were informal concerts in the afternoons and gala-type concerts each evening, featuring a dazzling array of talent that included Romano Viazzani, David Vernon (accordion) & Dick Lee (clarinet), Rosemary Wright, Bert Santilly, Stefan Andrusyschyn (accordion) & Denise Leigh (soprano), Harry Hussey, Ken Astin, and Scottish accordionist Roy Hendrie. All the guests were on top form, and the entertainment was second to none. The daily workshops a lot of fun, culminating in excellent performances at the final night’s concert in the ballroom by all the groups/orchestras. Most notable was the Glenn Miller music played by the Big Band, led by Romano Viazzani on Roland FR7X, and impressively augmented by Dick Lee on clarinet, Geoff Cook on sax, and Marj Howard on trumpet. The festival closed after midnight with those revellers still with some energy left dancing to the Scottish music of David Vernon, playing Heather Smith’s MusicTech digital accordion. Next year’s festival takes place from May 13th to 18th 2012, again at the Norbreck Castle. For further information email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk |
World Accordion Day Celebrations - Moldaviaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 On May 6, World Accordion Day was celebrated with a premiere in the Republic of Moldova. The event was held in a most prestigious concert hall of mun, Chisinau (capital) - "Organ Hall" where the most talented accordion players, ensembles and orchestras from all institutions of Moldova participated. As guests for this 6th May World Accordion Day were the Ensemble "Concertino"(Moldova), winners of 12 internationals competitions. An additional guest artist was well-known accordionist Maria Vlasova (Russia), winner of international competitions, who turned this special event into a big celebration for all accordion amateurs and professionals of the whole republic, in order to popularize the accordion in its different genres of music, such as baroque, classic, jazz, world, modern, techno and folk music. For further information e-mail: info@concertino.md |
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Roberto Palermo ‘Pray For Japan’ Play, Rome – Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| On Friday April 29th a charity concert with the title ‘Pray for Japan’ was held in the Academic Hall of the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome in order to help raise funds for earthquake victims. For this occasion Roberto Palermo performed on accordion together with many Japanese musicians. For further information email: rob.palermo@yahoo.it |
Composer Amy Jennings Music as NZ Test Music - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
 The New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) has a policy of promoting accordion compositions, especially those by NZ composers. For the 2011 South Pacific & NZ Accordion Championships, the NZAA has selected several compositions by Amy Jennings as test music or to be featured in concerts. ‘Lazy Sunday’ and ‘Rainforest South Westland’ have been chosen as test music for two different NZ Championship categories which will be performed on June 4th 2011. ‘Hutt River Illusions’ was originally composed as a duet for Amy’s mum and a friend, however after a special request, a third part was added and is now a trio. Amy will be playing the third part at the competitions on June 4th, which will be the premiere performance of the work. Amy Jennings has also composed two new works for the North Shore Music Makers, ‘Red Forest’ and ‘Secret Agent C7’. ‘Red Forest’ was inspired from a pop song that has beautiful melodies, and is a piece designed to challenge young players. It has a reccurring motif throughout the piece which showcases the accordion group sound for young players. ‘Secret Agent C7’ is more of a rock piece that has challenging rhythmic pattern and is fun for young players. |
Frédéric Deschamps Seminars in Shanghai - Chinaby Crystal Wang |
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  Photo above, front row, left to right: ???(Anyue Wang)????(Menglu Zhang)????(Yizhong Wan)????(Mengqian Hu)????(Shengji Zhuo)????(Yuting Sang)????(Yangyang Shen)????(Qinhuan Han) Back row: ???(Zhiyuan Zhang)???(Jun Huang)???(Yi Miao)????(Yanqiu Lu)???(Yue Song)????(Crystal Wang)???(Frederic Deschamps)???(Li Cong)????(Guopin Zhang)???(Yue Pan)????(Mengwei Wang)???(Xuan Shi). From 21 to 27 June, Frédéric Deschamps (picture left) was invited by Prof. Li Cong (picture right) and Assoc. Prof. Crystal Wang (picture right) of the Music College of Shanghai Normal University (SHNU) for masterclasses. The masterclasses were to assist the preparation of Chinese accordionists who will be competing at the 2011 Coupe Mondiale which is being held in Shanghai, from 1st to 6th October. Frédéric Deschamps is officially a "Guest Teacher" at the Shanghai Normal University (SHNU) for a period of two years. Next week, Frédéric Deschamps will go to Quan Xi (Southern China) for a visit to attend an accordion festival that is part of a long list of accordion art activities relating to the promotion and development of the 2011 Coupe Mondiale in Shanghai. After that, Frédéric Deschamps will go to Beijing for further masterclasses. |
Jacques Pellarin Concerts and New CD – Switzerlandby Rob Howard |
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| The Jacques Pellarin Trio, from Chambery, France, travelled to perform concerts at venues in in Switzerland, organised by Accordion Club 100, over the weekend of May 5th to 7th. These well attended concerts were greatly appreciated by their audiences. Accordionist, bandoneonist and composer Jacques Pellarin released a new CD, ‘Karenita’, on April 15th. Future Jacques Pellarin Trio concert dates include: June 10th and 11th - Festival du Bugey, France October 21st, 10pm – RÖSSLIartBISTRO, Bernstrasse 70, Kehrsatz, Bern, Switzerland October 22nd, 8pm - Kulturraum Ermitage, Dorfstrasse 30 Beckenried, Switzerland October 23rd, 5pm - Stiftung Schloss Schwarzenburg, Bernstrasse 1 Schwarzenburg, Bern 3150, Switzerland For further information email: jacques.pellarin@wanadoo.fr |
‘14 Years Ago’ – Stars Perform at AAA Festival in Washington DCby Rob Howard |
| The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending May 23rd 1997 included notice of a forthcoming concert at an AAA event, featuring many fine accordionists, including the great jazz player Tony Dannon, who died recently. The AAA continues to this day to do sterling work on behalf of accordionists in the US, thanks to the unstinting efforts of some very dedicated people. TRIBUTE CONCERT AT AAA FESTIVAL IN WASHINGTON, USA Contributed by Faithe Deffner, President of the American Accordionists' Association A bevy of accordion stars will perform at the gala Tribute Concert which will take place on Friday, July 11th, at 7pm in the Ballroom of the Sheraton City Centre Hotel, New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. The line up of star-studded performers includes accordion great Tony Dannon, jazz star Eddie Monteiro, pop musician Carmelo Pino, concert artist Peter Soave, entertainer Mario Tacca and songstress Mary Mancini, and the exciting K Trio comprised of Mary Tokarski, Julie Cardone and Walter Kasprzyk. The honorees are being cited at the Tribute Concert for 30 or more years on the American Accordionists' Association governing board. They are Maddalena Belfiore, Elsie Bennett, Carmen Carrozza, Lee (Pietro) Deiro, Aldo DeRossi, Anthony Ettore, Louis Iorio and Marcello Roviaro. These eight distinguished accordion personalities will be feted at a Testimonial Banquet the following evening, Saturday, July 12th, at which special entertainment will include the US Army Strolling Strings featuring accordionist Manuel Bobenreuth as well as other accordion notables. These events are part of AAA Accordion Festival from July 9th to 13th 1997 in Washington. |
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Frank Marocco Concerts 3-5 June Castelfidardo - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| Friday, June 3 - St. Francis Auditorium, 9 pm Frank Marocco and Daniele Di Bonaventura Accordion and bandoneon in concert Presentation of the new CD "Two for the Road" Saturday, June 4 - Piazza della Repubblica, 9 pm Concert of Fisorchestra LIBERTANGO conducted by Roberto Fuccelli Sunday, June 5 - Teatro Astra, 9 pm Orchestra Frank Marocco EVENT Free admission Jazz On The Road, 3 CD's and book available at Frank Marocco |
Roland Corp. U.S. V-Accordion Festival Entries Close, Florida - USAby Steven Albini, Roland Corporation U.S. |
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| Entries close for the Roland Corp. U.S. V-Accordion Festival auditions is June 1st. The Roland Corp. U.S. V-Accordion Festival? takes place at the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, Florida 32812 on July 29th. There are three categories Junior (17 and under), Senior (18 and over) and Diatonic (18 and over). Five contestants from each category will be chosen as finalists. The finalists will be flown to Orlando, Florida to compete on July 29th. The winner of the senior division will represent the US at the international finals in Rome in October. The winners of all Roland-USA categories will receive a V-Accordion (Senior - FR-7X, Junior - FR-3X and Diatonic - FR-18D). Performances featuring world-renowned accordion artist Sergio Scappini, seven-time diatonic accordion champion Danilo Di Paolonicola, 2010 Roland-USA V-Accordion Festival winner Chris Gorton, father-and-son artists Alex and Peter Chudolij, Grammy nominee Alex Meixner, and Steve Albini of Roland-USA are also part of the Roland Corp. U.S. V-Accordion Festival. For further information email: Virginia@RolandUS.com |
‘Piaf: The Songs’ On Tour – UKby Rob Howard |
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| ‘Piaf: The Songs’ is a concert starring vocalist Eve Loiseau, whose lustrous French tone captures the essence of the Piaf performance in a dramatic musical tribute to the ‘Little Sparrow’, also featuring accordionist Eddy Jay and violinist Fiona Barrow. Edith Piaf’s life was the stuff of legend, from Paris street urchin to international star, she has become synonymous with French Cabaret of the 1940s and 50s. Her life, however, was anything but ‘La Vie en Rose’, and perhaps more ‘Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien’. Tour dates: May 27th – The Met, Bury, Lancashire May 28th - Playhouse, Norwich May 30th – Playhouse, Nottingham May 31st - International Arts Festival, Salisbury June 2nd - New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth June 3rd - St Donat’s Arts Centre, Llantwit Major June 5th - Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry June 16th - Borough Theatre, Abergavenny June 17th - Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire June 18th - Number 8, Pershore June 19th, 8pm – Macclesfield Town Hall June 30th – Ashbourne Town Hall July 1st and 2nd - Tobacco Factory Theatre,Bristol July 6th - Henley Festival September 2nd - The Brewery, Mintfest, Kendal September 15th - Terry O’Toole Theatre, North Hykeham, Lincoln September 17th - Old Town Hall Theatre, Hemel Hempstead September 29th - Falkirk Town Hall October 19th and 20th - Strode Theatre, Street, Glastonbury, Somerset October 21st - The Mill, Banbury October 28 - King’s School, Canterbury Festival October 29th - Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells November 9th - South Holland Centre, Spalding, Lincs November 11th - The Courthouse, Otley November 25th - Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven November 26th - The Rose Theatre, Ormskirk December 8th - The Apex, Bury St Edmunds December 17th - Civic Hall, Barnsley Dates continue into 2012 and 2013, with many more to follow. For further information email: adrian@uktouring.org.uk |
National Button Accordion Festival, Pennsylvania – USAby Rob Howard |
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| The 4th National Button Accordion Festival takes place at the Bessemer Croatian Club, Bessemer, PA, this weekend, May 27th to 29th. This event, with no hired bands, is all about participation, and visitors are invited to bring their accordions and join in the concerts and jam sessions. There are three fun-filled days of music, dancing, jamming and performing starting on Friday at 5 pm and ending on Sunday at 9pm. Festival enthnic attire is encouraged. There’s ample parking, and plenty of food and refreshments. Last year there were players from 18 states and Canada attending. For further information email: RPivovar@NationalButtonAccordionFestival.com |
David Vernon & Dick Lee @ Stockport Accordion Club, Cheshire – UKby Rob Howard |
 The amazing accordion/clarinet duo David Vernon & Dick Lee, who took Blackpool by storm at last week’s festival at the Norbreck Castle, are Stockport Accordion Club’s guests on Wednesday June 1st, 8pm. Support players are welcome, so please bring your instruments. The venue is Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel St/A560, Woodley, Stockport SK6 1NF (Junction 25, from either direction, on the M60). For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
Mazaika’s ‘Peter & the Wolf’ and Concert, London – UKby Rob Howard |
 On Saturday May 28th the duo Mazaika are involved in a performance of ‘Peter & the Wolf’, by Prokofiev, followed shortly afterwards by a short concert. These events take place at St Hilda's Church, Courtrai Road, London, SE23 1PL. ‘Peter & the Wolf’ is from 4.30pm until 5.20pm, and the concert is from 6pm until 7pm. The concert programme includes music by Vivaldi, Verdi, Sarasate, Kreisler, Piazolla and Queen, with a stomping Russian finale! Mazaika are Igor Outkine (accordion, vocals) and Sarah Harrison (storytelling, percussion and violin). For further information email: igor.outkine@yahoo.com |
Sergej Tchirkov Recital, St. Petersburg – Russiaby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Sergej Tchirkov will perform a recital at the annual international new music festival ‘Fin de Siecle’ on June 6th. The concert will take place at the St. Petersburg Museum of Contemporary Art ‘Erarta’ and will include works by Salvatore Sciarrino, Bryn Harrison, Svend Aaquist, Tapio Tuomela. There will also be a world premiere of the new work by Sergej Hismatov entitled ‘Suprematic Composition Nr. 2’. Hismatov studied composition at Karlheinz Stockhausen Courses and the Donaueschingen courses. For further information email: info@tchirkov.eu |
Colchester Showband at Harlow Accordion Club, Essex – UKby Rob Howard |
 The Colchester Accordion Showband, NAO UK Showband Champions (MD Elaine Beecham), are the guests at Harlow Accordion Club on Thursday June 23rd, 7.30pm. The Harlow Accordion Band (MD Jean Hanger) will be in support.The venue is The Links Social Club, Parsloe Road, Harlow, Essex CM19 4RT. For further information email: jeanhanger@ntlworld.com |
Accordion Academy, Urbino – Italyby Rob Howard |
 Applications are invited for next season’s accordion course at the Accordion Academy, Urbino, Italy, led by Claudio Jacomucci. The course aims to equip accordionists with advanced techniques for performance, and there will also be some input from the dancer Kathleen Delaney re the benefits to musicians by studying The Alexander Technique.The course involves seven meetings of two days each, from October 2011 until June 2012. One of the meetings will take place in Amsterdam. The course will include lectures from visiting well known musicians and professors from other academies and conservatories. Places are limited, and the closing date for applications is July 15th. For further information email: accademia@claudiojacomucci.com |
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Celebrity Interviews, Manfred Gàbler of Klingenthal - Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Celebrity Interviews, Manfred Gàbler, Organizer and Supporter of the Kligenthal International Accordion Competitions, Klingenthal, Germany, for over 45 years. Awarded national and international awards for his contributions to the international accordion movement. Celebrity Interviews. |
Amy Jennings updates and releases 4 of her new worksby Amy Jennings |
 Amy Jennings updating her site and releases 4 new works, 'Red Forest', catalog:jamy07, 'Rainforest South Westland', catalog:jamy08, 'Lazy Sunday', catalog:jamy09 and 'Secret Agent C7', catalog:jamy09. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Vassily Glubochenko selling a new CDby Glubochenko Vassily |
  Vassily Glubochenko selling 2 new CDs titled 'Confession', catalog gv02 and 'The Light Of A Soul', catalog gv03 with sound samples. Music performed by Glubochenko Vassily. Purchase online. |
Charnwood Publications releases 4 new piecesby Charnwood Publishing |
 Charnwood Publishing releases 1 new piece by composer Coppard Sue titled, 'Vin Bleu', catalog:M669 and 4 new pieces by composer Farran Ken titled, 'Shimmering Tango (Score & 2 of each part)', catalog:B050, 'Wandering Reeds (Score & 2 of each part)', catalog:B051 and 'Leonora (Score & 2 of each part)', catalog:B052. Samples of the music are available online. Purchase with credit card. |
Franco Cambareri releasing 3 of his new compositionsby Franco Cambareri |
 Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 3 new compositions for accordion available for purchase online. 'Dancing Dolls', catalog:cfranco139, 'Salut D'Amour', catalog:cfranco140, 'Tears Of A Clown', catalog:cfranco141. 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. |
Updated Site For Grayson Masefieldby Grayson Masefield |
 Updated Site For Grayson Masefield with new videos, photos and updated text. |
Gary Dahl releasing and updating his musicby Gary Dahl |
 Gary Dahl - Author, composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator announces the following new music titles for purchase on-line. 'Golden Earrings', catalog:DH0232. Also announces an updated music titles for purchase on-line. 'Nessun Dorma (Turandot)', catalog:DH0118. Samples for this music is now available at the Music For Accordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card.LISTEN TO THE RAY CONIFF VERSION ON YOU TUBE ....THIS WAS FOR THE MOVIE 'GOLDEN EARRINGS' |
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