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Castelfidardo Mourns the Passing of 4 Personalities of the Accordion - ItalyFIAE Foundation of International Accordion Exchange - GermanyResults: X International Accordion Composition Competition “Francisco Escudero” - SpainSemion Shmelkov Concerts in Vienna, Neunkirchen, St. Paul, Castle Albeck. Graz - Austria
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Vivant! in Concert, Kansas City - USAVideo: Winners, World Music Ensemble, 2017 Coupe Mondiale - ItalyDavid Halcrow Band CD, Shetland - UKIt’s a Twin Thing!, Surrey - UKVideo: Semir Sammy Hasić Performs Hava Nagilia - CroatiaLeonard Brown Show 2018 calendar, Newcastle-upon-Tyne - UKTrivia Reports, Accordion in 1888 Early Motion Picture Footage - UK
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Video: Foster & Allen ‘Golden Years Tour’, England – UKAkkordeon Orchester Lauffen Concert, Heilbronn – GermanySuper Orchestra Day, Surrey – UKRichard Galliano & Radek Baborak Ensemble Concert, Prague – Czech RepublicJohn Macdonald and Mary Kiani Concert, New South Wales - AustraliaGrand Festival Gala D’Accordeons Exceptional, St Jean-Le-Blanc - FrancePenny Sanborn Trio Concert, Calgary – CanadaJoe Soprani, A Musical Celebration of Italian Cinema - USAKaren Street and Carismático, Tango de Amor Concert, London - UK
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| Armando Bugari - founder of the accordion factory Bugari Armando passed away on Monday 23rd October 2017 at the age of 81. Armando Bugari is remembered as an energetic, open minded, charismatic and handsome man. In 1997 he tragically had a car accident, was seriously injured and for 20 years he suffered the consequences of that terrible car crash, not being able to move. Nazzareno Carini – founder of the one and only place for accordion parts and accessories, on Tuesday 17th October 2017 at the age of 84. The Carini family have been a huge part of accordion production for over 7 decades with Carino Carini providing specialized parts for virtually every accordion factory. In recent years Nazzareno Carini had left the company in the hands of his brother Demitrio, while offering his valuable collaboration for the Civic Accordion Museum. The business is now carried on by the next generation for the family as Carini "De Na" srl; Elio Gabbanelli – producer of the Gabbanelli/Italy accordions on Saturday 21st October 2017 at the age of 58; “Pippo” – Pippo di Filippucci, mythical founder of the well known restaurant “da Pippo” now beside the Theater Astra, on Saturday 21th October 2017 at the age of 87. Pippo restaurant has been a most popular meeting/eating point for all visitors to Castelfidardo and nearly everyone internationally in the accordion industry has eaten there. More accordion business has probably happened at Pippo over the decades, than any other place in the world. The next generation, the sons Ettore and Franco are running with great success their fathers restaurant. |
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 The newly created FAIE "Foundation of International Accordion Exchange" with its base in Trossingen, Germany announces its plans.First concert will be in Pfeffingen, (near Basel), 25th November 2017, 5 p.m. featuring Vanja Cirkovic (Serbia) and Sophie Herzog (Germany). Download information about the two performers and the concert at: 2017FIAE.pdf Purpose of FIAE: - Support and promote talented young accordion players; - Support and promote accordion concert (classical) music; - The establishment and maintenance of an international network of students, lecturers and supporters with the goal of musical exchange on an international level; - The orientation and realization of national and international concerts and competitions, the proceeds of which are used for the artists. Board members are: Katharina Büeler - Switzerland (President), Peter Klotz - Italy (Vice President), Nadine Boesing - Germany (Secretary), Andreas Nebl - Germany (Artistic Director). Full details about the FIAE at: 2017FIAE.pdf |
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  The association "Haupoz"- Euskal Herriko Akordeoi Elkartea / Basque Association of Accordion Players are the organisers of the X International Accordion Composition Competition Francisco Escudero.Picture above: Conference of Itziar Larrinaga, Ramon Lazkano, Miren Iñarga and Jon Bagües. Picture left: Aitor Furundarena, President of Hauszpoz at the Awards, and below, Raúl Jiménez performing Réflexions composed by Carlos Núñez The results of the 2017 competition were: 1st = Prize Title: For the Birds (accordion and violin) Composer: Shanae Ishida (Japan) Prize: 1,000 Euro and the work published 1st = Prize Title: Una Noche en El Jardin Del Neon (accordion, violin and cello) Composer: Francisco Uberto (Argentina) Prize: 1,000 Euro and the work published 2nd Prize Title: Ritual III (solo accordion) Composer: Daniel Alvarado Bonilla Prize: 500 Euro Special Jury Mention Title: En Passant des Passants (accordion and saxophone) Composer: Philipp Christoph Mayer (Germany) Prize: Performance of Work The objective of the annual competition is to promote the creation of works for solo accordion and for accordion in chamber music. Full information about the competition was published at: 2017Escudero.pdf Picture below: Laura García and María Zubimendi perform VoCx by Greek composer Sofia Avramidou. |
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by Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions
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 Semion Shmelkov from Moscow will be touring Austria from November 9-15 to perform concerts in Vienna, Neunkirchen, St. Paul, Castle Albeck. Graz and Hochegg as well as a workshop at the conservatory in Klagenfurt (Carinthia). His program will include works by A. Arensky, R. Shedrin, S. Maikapar, A. Dargomyzhski, A. Lyadov, D. Kabalewski, O. Tchistokhina, W.A. Mozart, R. Schumann, C. Czerny, C. Saint-Saens, F. Schubert and J.N. Hummel. |
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| Video: Vivant! perform Piazzolla Concierto para Quinteto at the concert. The Fremar Foundation presented the popular Kansas City based ensemble Vivant! in an annual concert October 8, 2017 entitled 'Tango, Swing & Bling'. Vivant! is a mixed ensemble comprising professional musicians whose focus is to share their own unique and original brand of music. Each of the musicians trained at the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). They all have active professional musical careers having performed in concerts world-wide. The musicians for this concert were Julie Silfverberg (accordion), Karen Fremar (accordion/vocals), Melody Stroth (piano), Eman Chalshotori (cello), Jason Scheufler (guitar), Judy Johnson (flute), Janne Silfverberg (trombone/Latin percussion), Dee Sligar (bass) and Brian Steever (drums). The program consisted of September by Earth, Wind and Fire; Concierto Para Quinteto by Piazzolla; One Note Samba by Jobin; Cinematic Caricatures by Scheufler; Introduction & Allegro for Accordion and Synthesized Tape by Fremar; Night Train by Forrest; Soledad by Piazzolla; Vexation by Fremar; Fly Me to the Moon by Howard, Otorio Porterio by Pizzolla and Does Anybody Really know What Time it Is? by Lamm. The Fremar Foundation supports and presents outstanding musical artists in concert; provides music education and specific information about the accordion and its history; and provides scholarships to college bound high school seniors who have excelled in fine arts or performing arts. For more information on the Fremar Foundation or upcoming events, please visit www.fremarfoundation.com. |
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| The 2017 Coupe Mondiale World Music Ensemble category results were: 1st Danijel Piller (accordion) and Darko Piller (violin). This competition category is in one round. You can view all the competitors in the Coupe Mondiale World Music Ensemble videos at: 2017WorldEnsemble The Scandalli Accordion Factory is the sponsor of the 2017 Video Archive and Education Project. |
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 Accordionist David Halcrow and his band have released a CD, ‘Shetland Sessions’, playing mainly in the distinctive Shetland style but taking strong influence from Scandinavia, France, Scotland and Ireland. This recording is also available in streaming or MP3 formats.The band members are David Halcrow on lead accordion, Iain Williamson on fiddle, Margaret Robertson on piano, Alan Nicolson on harmony accordion, Graham Malcolmson on double bass and Graham Jamieson on drums. Track list: Irish Reels, 4/4 March ‘The Battle of Waterloo’, Waltzes, Jigs, Medley, Waltz ‘Afton Pa Solvik’, 4/4 Marches ‘Professor Blackie’/’Edinburgh Castle’, Slow Air, Hambo ‘Jarminnen’, The Swan, Peerie Lowrie’s Polka, Strathspey, French Valse Musette, Reels, Wedding March. For further information email: jiml@musicinscotland.com |
by Rob Howard
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 Julie Beaven, a recent newcomer to the Guildford Accordion Club, and to the accordion, has only taken up the instrument about a month or so ago. With great surprise, she has discovered her twin brother, who lives in Gloucester, has also begun to play! They then both learned, for the first time, that their father had been a player, very many years before they were born!! Julie and Jonathan are keen to continue playing and delighted their family by duetting at a special get-together. |
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| A very nice arrangement of Hava Nagila featuring Semir Sammy Hasic (accordion), Natalija Stanisavljevic (violin) and Darija Hodnik i Vladimir Pavelic - Bubi (vocals) Traditional - arr: Josip Cvitanovic for Croatia Records. |
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 The Leonard Brown Show calendar for 2018 is now available. Each month has a different picture of the cast along with all the band’s known tour dates printed on the calendars. A great gift for any friend or family member. Printed in gloss for better quality, and available from Leonard Brown via his website for £7 plus £1.50 UK postage and packaging. Will be shipped out immediately.Leonard Brown, an All Scotland Champion, is one of the UK’s busiest and brightest accordion talents, with many CDs and DVDs to his credit. He is also an energetic concert promoter in Scotland. For further information email: leonardbrownaccordion@gmail.com |
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| The earliest celluloid film was shot by French inventor Louise Le Prince using the Le Prince single-lens camera made in 1888. The oldest surviving — and perhaps the first ever — live-action motion picture footage is a snippet of film known as "Roundhay Garden Scene" made by Louis Le Prince in 1888. The clip, which runs for less than 3 seconds, shows Le Prince's family and a friend walking in a garden in Leeds, England. Le Prince made two other motion pictures around the same time, one of traffic on Leeds Bridge and one of his son playing the accordion. Then he strangely disappeared without trace. The film survives. |
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| Video: Foster & Allen Music Video 'We Owe It All To You' The ever popular duo Foster & Allen are currently on their ‘Golden Years Tour’, with dates in various locations in England during late October and most of November. The dates and venues are shown on the poster. Accordionist Mick Foster, twice an All-Ireland Champion in the 1960s, and singer/guitarist Tony Allen, began working together in 1975. Their extensive catalogue of successes include several best-selling chart singles in Ireland, the UK, and other countries, a large number of CDs and DVDs, many international tours, and awards from the entertainment industry. Mick Foster has stated that his accordion would probably be the last thing he would be prepared to give up. |
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 The Akkordeon Orchester Lauffen performs in in concert at the Stadthalle, Lauffen, on Sunday October 29th, 7.30pm. Admission is 8 Euro.Lauffen is a town in the district of Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The Akkordeon Orchester Lauffen was formed in 1930, and is one of Germany’s longest established accordion orchetras. There is currently a playing membership of 80 musicians. |
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| The annual Super Orchestra Day, led by Ian Watson, Julie North and Shona Holmes, takes place from 10am on Sunday October 29th at the Ripley Village Hall, Ripley, Surrey. Participants will work on 3 pieces during morning and afternoon rehearsals and then perform in the evening concert with a West End percussionist. The timetable for the day includes: 10am – Meet for coffee/tea/soft drinks and registration 10.30am – 1pm – Rehearsal 1 (break around 11.45am) 1pm-2pm – Lunch (please bring packed lunch) 2pm – 4.30pm – Rehearsal 2 (break around 3.15pm) 5.30pm Concert The Super Orchestra will be supported by performances from Watford Accordion Band, Tillingbourne Accordion Orchestra and London Intermediate Accordion Orchestra. Make sure you invite family and friends to the concert! Concert tickets are only £5 and available on the door. For further information email: mail@londonao.co.uk |
by Rob Howard
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 French accordion and bandoneon virtuoso Richard Galliano and the Radek Baborak Ensemble perform together in a ‘Strings of Autumn’ series concert on Tuesday October 31st, 8pm, at the Dvorak Hall, Rudolfinum, Prague. This concert presents the classical works of Mozart and also Tango Nuevo works by Astor Piazzolla and New Musette compositions by Richard Galliano. Richard Galliano has recorded more than 50 albums under his own name, and has worked with artists from all different genres such as Nigel Kennedy, Toots Thielmans, Chet Baker, Wyntom Marsalis, etc, and has accompanied many notable French singers, including Charles Aznavour, Serge Gainsbourg, and Juliette Greco. |
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| Accordionist John Macdonald and singer Mary Kiani perform in concert on Tuesday October 31st, 10.30am, at the Twin Towns Services Club, Wharf St, Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia. John Macdonald, originally from Scotland, has worked as a professional accordionist since the 1960s. He has toured with, and supported many international acts including Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Des O'Connor, Kenneth McKellar, Andy Stewart, Johnnie Ray, Al Martino, Frank Ifield, The Drifters, The Krankies, Sir Harry Secombe, and has appeared on all major Cruise Lines throughout the world. For further information view the Twin Towns Services Club website or email: ttsc@twintowns.com.au |
by Rob Howard
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 On November 1st, from 2pm until 8pm, the Grand Festival Gala D’Accordeons Exceptional takes place at the Salle des Fetes de Monitission, av. Jacques Douffiagues, Saint-Jean-Le-Blanc (45), France. Saint-Jean-le-Blanc, Loiret, is a commune in the Loiret department in north-central France.This one day festival is a dance event featuring accordionists Michael and Jerome Richard, Nathalie Bernard, Manu Maugain, and the duo Cyril and Virginie Danrey. |
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 The Penny Sanborn Trio performs on Friday November 1st, 2pm, in a private event at United Active Living, Garrison Green, 3028 Don Ethell Blvd SW, Calgary T3E 0C9.The Penny Sanborn Trio features Penny on accordion, Darcy Stamp on violin and Simon Fisk on bass. This trio performs live music for special events including receptions, corporate events, weddings and concerts. Their ‘Chic European’ sound includes an attractive collection of French musette pieces, Italian folk songs, tango suites and improvised jazz tunes. Penny’s performance credits including the world-renowned Luciano Pavarotti, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and appearances across Canada, Dubai, France, Italy and Switzerland. |
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  The Rotwitt Theatre at McShain Performing Arts Center; Rosemont College, PA, November 5th, 2017, 3:00pm to 5:00pm.The Carlo Aonzo Trio, featuring Italian mandolin virtuoso Carlo Aonzo, joins with the Ciao Philadelphia Mandolin Orchestra to present a concert performance of music from classic Italian films. Professional accordionist Joe Soprani writes: "Although I will not be a featured soloist I will be part of the ensemble. I did have the pleasure of arranging most of the selections for accordion. Two of my favorites on the program are Theme from 8 1/2 by Rota and Love Theme from Cinema Paradiso by Morricone." During the first half of the program, the Ciao Philadelphia Mandolin Orchestra - including more than 60 musicians from the Mid-Atlantic and New England - will present a program highlighting the film scores of Nino Rota and Ennio Morricone. Several works will feature Carlo Aonzo as guest soloist and feature Joe Soprani on accordion. The second half of the program will feature Carlo Aonzo (mandolin), Lorenzo Piccone (guitars and vocals), and Luciano Puppo (double bass) in a trio setting. Their program will include selections from their acclaimed CD "A Mandolin Journey." Accordion arrangements by Soprani at: Joseph Soprani |
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 Video: Carismático perform Ultimatum by Saul Cosentino.Enjoy a night of Tango Nuevo, passion and virtuosity with Carismático, a new ensemble led by accordionist Karen Street with special guest tango vocalist Martin Alvarado. Carismático: Tango de Amor The Pheasantry, 152 King's Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4UT. Tuesday 7th November, doors open 7 pm, show time 8:30 pm Thursday 9th November, doors open 7 pm, show time 8:30 pm The group will be performing compositions of Argentinian composers Astor Piazzolla, Saul Cosentino, and Karen Street own creative and nuanced compositions. The evening will also feature the mesmerising voice of Argentina’s finest tango vocalist, Martin Alvarado. Described as ‘totally beguiling’ by BBC Radio 3 and "one of the great voices in tango today" by La 2x4 Radio, Buenos Aires, he has performed around the world to sell-out audiences and in 2013 won the Latin UK award for Concert by International Artist of the Year. This year he has completed his 38th international tour, visiting Russia, Finland, Spain, Estonia, the Aino Ackté chamber Festival in Helsinki and the Astor Piazzolla Tango Passion show at the Kremlin Palace Concert Hall. He is also headlining at the Buenos Aires Tango Festival. Joining me in the line up are pianist Yshani Perinpanayagam (winner 10th Yamaha Birmingham Accompanist and Park Lane Group Artist) bassist Dave Mannington (founder of the Loop Collective) saxophonist Andy Tweed (member of Saxtet and teacher at Birmingham Conservatoire) Rob Millet (principle percussionist at Ballet Rambert). |
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 Arseniy Strokovskiy, is the winner of 2016 Klingenthal and Laureate of Coupe Mondiale, Castelfidardo, Rostov-on-Don, Vivat Bayan in Samara and many other international competitions. Arseniy Strokovskiy has teamed up with Ivan Dyma (saxophones) to form the Duo SaxAkkord with a very distinctive sound. They have now released their first mp3 download album. The tracks are: 1. Prelude No. 1 G. Gershwin 2. Prelude No. 2 G. Gershwin 3. Prelude No. 3 G. Gershwin 4. Metamorphoses Lundquist 5. Sempre Majore S. Berensky 6. Sonata No. 2 A. Shcnittke 7. Sonatina I. Tamarin 8. Sabre Dance A. Kachaturyan The album is available as an online download for only € 9.00 - Catalog: SaxAkkord You can also purchase individual tracks and listen to sound samples of each track at: SaxAkkord. |
by Anna Bodell of Charnwood Publications
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| Charnwood eSheet Music (able to be sent to you by email) information page has been updated. There are now 22 original accordion compositions available as eSheet publications. |
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