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2011 AAA Festival mit Int. Accordion Orchesterwettbewerb - USA
Martynas Levickis Makes Accordion A Winner, ‘Litauen hat Talent’ – Litauen
80. Geburtstagsfest für Frank Marocco/Arizona - USA
Ausstellung: ‘Geschichte des Akkordeons", Forni Avoltri - Italien
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Stockport Accordion Club’s ‘President’s Night’ Concert, Cheshire – UKHEMU Admissions, Lausanne - SwitzerlandFrédéric Deschamps Masterclasses, Masefield/Adragana Concert, Shanghai - ChinaNew CD ‘Barrowburn’, Scotland – UK‘14 Years Ago’ – Guy Kluscevsek meets the novelist E. Annie Proulx - USA
Future events |
Mika Väyrynen to perform with Copenhagen Philharmonic, Copenhagen - Denmark36th International Accordion Competition, Pula – Croatia‘MA'S En Tango’ Live in Rome – ItalyII International Festival "Accordion Plus” in Rostov - Russia8th ‘Star Ways’ Competition, Kragujevac – SerbiaEmilio Solla with Victor Prieto Concerts, New York, Philadelphia – USANew Classical Accordion Course, Pescara - ItalyNAO North Central Area Accordion Championships and Yorkshire Music Festival - UK
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Accordion Russia News Site Opens - RussiaCoupe Mondiale Website UpdateCIA Website Update
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2011 Coupe Mondiale Ausschreibung Online - Chinaby Harley Jones |
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 Der CIA Präsident Raymond Bodell freut sich auf Ihren Besuch zum 64. Coupe Mondiale, der 126. CIA Internationalen General-Delegiertenversammlung und dem Kongress in Shanghai, China, die alle von den Akkordeon Verbänden der Chinesischen Musiker (CAA) und Shanghai Musiker organisiert werden.Die chinesischen Kontaktpersonen sind auf der Coupe Mondiale Webseite gelistet: Prof. Li Cong (Bild rechts) der CIA Organizer und Crystal Wang (Bild unten rechts) CIA 2011 Ehren-Vizepräsidentin. Alle Regeln und Vorschriften für die Veranstaltung in Shanghai vom 02 bis 06 Oktober 2011 sind jetzt online auf der Website Coupe Mondiale. Es gibt 8 Kategorien: - 64. Coupe Mondiale - Junior Coupe Mondiale - Internationale Virtuoso Entertainment - Junior International Virtuoso Entertainment - Internationaler Wettbewerb für Piano Akkordeon - Internationaler Wettbewerb für Ensemblemusik - Internationaler Wettbewerb für Digital-Akkordeon - Bestes neues Originalwerk (klassisch) Die Veranstalter bietet auch preislich sehr attraktive Unterkunftsmöglichkeiten für Wettbewerber und deren Begleiter. Diesbezügliche Informationen gibt es online sobald diese zur Verfügung stehen: Alle Anmeldungen können online ab dem 1. Mai abgegeben werden. Für weitere Informationen sind Sie geben die Coupe Mondiale Website zu besuchen. |
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2011 AAA Festival mit Int. Accordion Orchesterwettbewerb - USAby Mary Tokarski |
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| Die American Accordionists' Association (AAA) informiert, daß das 2011 AAA Festival mit dem internationalen Akkordeon-Orchester-Wettbewerb vom 13. - 17. Juli im Sheraton, Charleston, South Carolina fixiert wurde, für welchen erhebliche Geldpreise vorgesehen sind. Der Anmeldeschluss ist der 28. Februar. Klicken Sie auf die 2011AArules für genaue Information der Festival- und Wettbewerbsausschreibung. Während der Veranstaltung gibt es Ausstellungen, Konzerte und Workshops. Am Freitagabend gibt es im Laufe des Galakonzertes die bereits allseits bekannte Massenbad unter der Leitung von Frank Busso. Der Samstagabend ist dem Festival Orchester von Joan Cochran Sommers gewidmet, die bei dieser Gelegenheit den AAA Lifetime Achievement Award überreicht bekommen wird. Für weitere Informationen können Sie die 2011AArules oder der AAA Website konsultieren, oder schreiben via E-Mail Mary Tokarski: mary.tokarski @ comcast.net oder Linda Reed bei aaa1938@aol.com |
Martynas Levickis Makes Accordion A Winner, ‘Litauen hat Talent’ – Litauenby Esti Fernandez |
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 Martynas Levickis (20), der litauischen klassische Akkordeonist studiert zurzeit an der Royal Academy of Music in London unter Owen Murray und gewann die beliebte "Litauen's Got Talent 2010" TV-Show im Januar diesenJahres.Zur Vorbereitung auf diesen Wettbewerb musste Martynas jedes Mal von London nach Vilnius reisen um die nächste Runde zu erreichen. Als Student ist dies keine leichte Aufgabe, jedesmal auch noch extra Reisekosten seine Begleitung Pigini aufzukommen und oft in Konflikt mit seinem Wochenende Job als Musiklehrer, sowie seinen Studien an der Königlichen Akademie. Während der verschiedenen Runden gab er eine Kombination aus leichter Unterhaltung- und klassischer Musik, darunter Vivaldi, Beethoven, Yan Tiersen, Piazzolla, John Lennon, etc,. zum besten und mixte diese geschickt mit litauischen Popmusik. So spielte er sich die Herzen der TV-Wähler, die es sich nicht nehmen ließen, ihn als Sieger zu proklamieren. Ein bemerkenswerter Sieg gegen 50 andere Kandidaten des Wettbewerbes und einer Vielzahl von verschiedenen Fähigkeiten, wie Akrobaten, Pianisten, lyrische Sänger, Rapper, Popbands, Turner, Rock-Sänger und vieles mehr. Einige von ihnen waren sehr talentiert, vor allem natürlich, die bis ins Finale vorgestoßene, aber Martynas, ein Virtuose modern und charismatische Darsteller, übernahm das Zepter. Eine außergewöhnliche Leistung auch für die internationale Akkordeonwelt. Hier sind Links zu seinen "Litauen hat Talent 'Vorstellungen http://www.accordion-space4u.com/user.aspx?user=2&item=6&id=185 http://www.accordion-space4u.com/user.aspx?user=2&item=6&id=186 http://www.accordion-space4u.com/user.aspx?user=2&item=6&id=187 |
80. Geburtstagsfest für Frank Marocco/Arizona - USAby Rob Howard |
 Der führende US-Jazz-Akkordeonist Frank Marocco wurde am Samstag, 15. Januar zu seinem 80. Geburtstag auf seinem jährlichen Frank Marocco Akkordeon-Event in Mesa, Arizona mit Stil gefeiert. Eine explosive Show gab es vom Künstler Eddie Monteiro und gmeinsam mit Frank verwöhnten beide alle anwesenden Gästen einfach mit „Unglaublichem“. Nicht weniger entzückten Stas Venglevski, Vladimir Mollov, Gabe Hall-Rodriguez, Amy Jo Sawyer und John Simkus.Nicht weniger als 60 Akkordeonisten unter der Leitung von Frank Marocco führten das Publikum mit einem herrlichen Programm durch den Sonntagabend. Eine besondere Freude war für den Künstler die Anwesenheit von Elke Ehrenholz, Victoria Akkordeons (Victoria Accordions), die mit ihrer Familie speziell von Castelfidaro, Italien für diesen denkwürdigen Event anreisten, der von neben Joan und Dan Grauman organisiert wurde. Frank Marocco (geboren 2. Januar 1931), auch Komponist und Arrangeur, ist einer der am häufigsten aufgenommenen Akkordeonisten der Welt, mit über 500 Film-Soundtracks neben zahlreichen Audio-Aufnahmen. |
Ausstellung: ‘Geschichte des Akkordeons", Forni Avoltri - Italienby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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  Im Rathaus von Forni Avoltri wird am Samstag, 29. Januar um 06.00 Uhr eine Ausstellung: "Geschichte des Akkordeons" in Anwesenheit der lokalen Behörden offiziell eröffnet.Über 30 Instrumente aus dem 18. Jahrhundert bis hin zur heutigen Zeit, darunter diatonische, chromatische und Piano Akkordeons und Konzertinas aus unterschiedlichsten Teilen der Welt werden ausgestellt. Alle ausgestellten Instrumente werden mit ausführlicher Information über die Ursprünge und ihre Entwicklung komplettiert. Die Ausstellung wird von Denis Biasini mit Unterstützung der Proloco Forni Avoltri, der Band Vitale di Forni und der Stadtverwaltung organisiert. Der Eintritt ist frei und täglich von 09.30/12.30-15.00-18.00 und Sonntag von 9,30 bis 12,30 und für das Publikum geöffnet bis zum 13. März. Für diesen Zeitraum bieten die örtlichen Restaurants von Forni Avoltri typische Menüs der traditionellen Carnica Region mit frischen Kräutern, die mit dem Klang des Akkordeons begleitet werden. Akkordeonist Verzin Gabriele Gäste bei der Eröffnungsfeier die Gäste musikalisch unterhalten. Für Informationen: Tourist Info Pro Forni Avoltri 0433-72202 E-Mail: infoforniavoltri@libero.it |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
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| The ‘President’s Night’ concert at Stockport Accordion Club on January 26th proved to be a fantastic evening, filled with a variety of players and styles. The music included Scottish, Irish, French, Latin, jazz, and classical pieces – including compositions by Pietro Frosini, Richard Galliano, Matyas Seiber, Smetana, Henry Mancini, Fats Waller, Leybach, and Curt Mahr. The Stockport AC Band (MD Tony Ainscough) and Orchestra (MD Brian Jenkins) opened the concert, followed by Rob Howard, Damian Kujawski, Brennan Wilson, duet: Leo Hickey/John Curvis, duet: Norbert/Dorothy, Tony Wynroe, Helen Berta, Martina Hall, Walter Perrie, Phil Watson, quartet: John Trigg/Derek Pritchard/Adrienne Sharpe/Chris Green, quartet: John Trigg/Tony and Diana Ainscough/Betty Molloy, Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, and Johnny Coleclough. Stockport AC President Johnny Coleclough finished off a most enjoyable evening by leading all the players together in a mass rendition of ‘Spanish Eyes’, followed by ‘Scotland the Brave’, and other lively Gay Gordons tunes. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
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 HEMU School of Music in Lausanne, Switzerland, is organising its admissions on April 13th. The schedule of studies offered includes the accordion, taught by Stéphane Chapuis. The studies offered by HEMU allow students to acquire the two main degrees of higher education, the Bachelor and the Master. As a supplement, leading to a professional career in various fields of music, HEMU offers several advanced adult continuing education programmes. The quality of education at HEMU is assured by membership of HEMU to the Association European of Conservatories (AEC), who guarantee the quality of studies. Studies in HEMU are divided into two cycles. The first cycle, the Bachelor (BA), lasts in principle three years and counts 180 credits. The BA (Bachelor Arts in Music), is necessary to enter the second cycle of studies, for a Masters degree. The Masters is a two year course. For further information email: stephane.chapuis@bluewin.ch |
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| Frédéric Deschamps was invited by Prof. Li Cong (front row right) and Crystal Wang (front row left) of the Music College of Shanghai Normal University (SHNU) for master classes in preparation for the 2011 Coupe Mondiale which is being hosted in Shanghai, 2-6 October. Frederic Deschamps is currently "Guest Teacher" at the SHNU for a period of 2 years and travels there several times a year for master classes with lessons by Skype in between. Grayson Masefield (NZ – winner of Trophée Mondial 2010, Coupe Mondiale Entertainment and Classical and Primuus Ikaalinen, Finland during 2009, etc.) and Pietro Adragna (Italy – winnner Trophée Mondial Variety 2009 and Primus Ikaalininen 2010) accompanied their teacher Frédéric Deschamps to Shanghai. Grayson Masefield and Pietro Adragna were performing the Opening Concert for the master classes and also assisting with the tutoring. It was the first time that these two young artists had co-hosted a master class and in the opinion of all (students and professors), they did a great job. Previous to the week in Shanghai, the two artists had participated in a masterclass by Frederic Deschamps near Paris where they were apprentice teachers, teaching under the watchful eye of their teacher who trained and guided their actions. Picture below: Pietro Adragna, Frédéric Deschamps, Grayson Masefield |
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by Rob Howard
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 Accordionist Gary Forrest and fiddle player Roddy Matthews, both from the Borders region, combine to play Scottish traditional dance tunes plus some new compositions on the new CD ‘Barrowburn’. A review states: “Rousing stuff on 'box & fiddle', and not without thought, some 'jazzy' touches & oomph. Two highly rated and experienced players from the Borders deliver a beefy and dynamic selection of sounds”.For further Information email: support@allcelticmusic.com |
by Rob Howard
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 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending January 24th 1997 reported that the American accordionist Guy Kluscevsek had recorded the musical soundtrack for the audio version of E. Annie Proulx’s best selling novel ‘Accordion Crimes’. This unique story is still available, both as a book and in CD format.GUY KLUSCEVSEK SOLVES ACCORDION CRIMES Contributed by Faithe Deffner, President of the American Accordionists' Association ‘Accordion Crimes’, a book by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist E. Annie Proulx, connects the lives of a series of immigrants who each coax music from the same little green accordion, carrying it from Iowa to Texas, from Maine to Louisiana, as they search for the better life promised by their new land. "The music of the accordion is their last link with the past - a voice for their fantasies, sorrows and exuberance." How fitting that the recorded audio version of ‘Accordion Crimes’ should weave the strains of an accordion, played by Guy Kluscevsek, into the book reading. Kluscevsek is masterful in making his music, echoing the many moods of the story. At the author's readings which took place in conjunction with book signings throughout the US, Proulx invariably insisted on including music by a local accordionist to bring excitement and realism to the event. |
Future events |
by Kevin Friedrich
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 Finnish accordionist Mika Väyrynen will perform as guest soloist on two concerts with the Copenhagen Philharmonic (Sjællands Symfoniorkester) on February 3rd and 4th. Mika Väyrynen will perform the Concerto for Accordion and Symphony Orchestra ‘Prophecy’, by world-renowned Estonian composer Erkki-Sven Tüür, under the direction of Okko Kamu. The Copenhagen Philharmonic history dates back to 1843 when a small orchestra performed at the opening of the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, and has performed every year since. In 1965 the orchestra became full time and has since featured a long list or famous conductors and soloists. In addition to the work featuring Mika Väyrynen as soloist by Tüür, the program will include ‘Symphony No. 3’, by Sibelius, and ‘Till Eulenspiegel’, by R. Strauss. |
by Harley Jones
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| ?The 36th International Accordion Competition takes place in Pula, Croatia, from April 19th to 22nd. The various different age sections include categories for solo (stradella and free bass instruments), chamber ensembles and orchestras – full details are now available. Competition awards include the ‘City of Pula’ cups for the soloist, chamber ensemble and orchestra scoring the highest marks; money prizes, bowls, diplomas and certificates are also awarded. Registration form to be sent by March 18th, and the registration fee to be paid by bank transfer by April 8th. For further information email: okud.istra@pu.t-com.hr |
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| The trio ‘MA'S En Tango’, composed of Salvatore Cauteruccio (accordion), Sasa Calabrese (bass) and Fabrizio La Fauci (drums) will perform three concerts in 3 major jazz clubs in the capital of Italy in February. The group has a repertoire of original songs and jazz tango classic tango by well known composers. Dates include: February 8th – Bros, via G.Mameli , Trastevere, Rome February 9th - 28Divino Jazz Club, via Mirandola, Rome February 10th – Good Caffe, via S.Dorotea, Trastevere, Rome For further Information email: info@salvatorecauteruccio.it |
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 Photo left: Renzo Ruggieri, Alexander Poeluev, Doncy group, Foggy Dew group.The opening concert of the II International Festival "Accordion Plus” takes place on the 29th March 18.00 at the Great Hall, Rostov State Musical Theatre. First half performers include the winner of international competitions Alexander Poeluev and the 'New-Centropezn' Jazz Quartet. This concert also celebrates the 65th birthday of famous artist and composer Viatcheslav Semionov. Second half features the world premiere of 'Jazz - a project of the Opera?' by master accordionist and composer Renzo Ruggeri. Performing with Renzo Ruggieri will be the 'New-Centropezn' jazz quartet, a string band from the Symphony Orchestra of the Rostov Musical Theatre and actor Nikolay Hanzharov. On 30th March, 18.00 in the same Great Hall, first half, is the Rostov State Regional Philharmonic performing an Anniversary Concert with Honoured Artist of Ukraine, professor of Odessa Music Academy Nezhdanova, Vladimir Murza. The second half of the concert features laureate of international competitions and festivals, the ensemble "Liritsa" from Gomel, Belarus. 31 March, Closing concert, 18.00 Great Hall, Rostov Academic Drama Theatre. The first half will feature performances by the winners of the competition categories plus well known groups 'Doncy' and Irish music 'Foggy Dew'. The second half Parade of Artists will include the Verano quintet, 'Liritsa', Vladimir Murza, Renzo Ruggeri,'New-Centropezn' jazz quartet. |
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| The 8th ‘Star Ways’ international competition for young accordionists takes place in Kragujevac, Serbia, from March 29th – April 3rd. The competition is organized jointly by the the concert agency AD LIBITUM and the Kragujevac Music School, and the Competition Director is Professor Radomir Tomic. Full details are now available. Entry forms must be sent by * email (ad_libitum_kg@hotmail.com) or by * fax 00381 34 305135 or by * post to address: AD LIBITUM II srpski ustanak 29, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia, not latter than March 1st 2011. All participants and teachers will receive Diplomas for taking part in the competition. For further information email: ad_libitum_kg@hotmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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 The band Emilio Solla y La Inestable de Brooklyn perform every Monday evening until April 2011 at the Miles Cafe, New York. The personnel is: Emilio Solla - piano, composer and MD, Victor Prieto – accordion, John Ellis - tenor, flute and bass clarinet, Tim Armacost, tenor, soprano and clarinet, Alex Norris, trumpet and flugelhorn, Eric Doob – trombone, Sara Caswell – violin, Jorge Roeder - double bass, and Eric Doob - drums.Emilio Solla and the NY Jazz tango Conspiracy perform on January 28th and 29th at Smalls, NY, and on February 5th at the Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia. The personnel includes Emilio Solla - piano, composer and MD, Victor Prieto – accordion, Chris Cheek – sax, Jorge Roeder – bass, and Richie Barshay – drums. For further information email: victorprieto2001@yahoo.com |
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  The internationally well-known accordionist Claudio Jacomucci is the teacher of a new academic course at the ‘Luisa D'Annunzio’ Conservatory of Music in Pescara. Subscriptions are now open, until February 2nd 2011. Admission test: February 3rd at 11am.For further information email: info@claudiojacomucci.com |
by Anna Bodell of Charnwood Publications
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  On 12th February 2011 the Victoria Hall Saltaire is venue for the NAO North Central Area Championships including the Yorkshire Music Festival. It will once again been well supported by local and travelling entrants with people coming from East Lancashire, Scottish Boarders and the North Craven areas.This is the 15th consecutive year of the festival which has grown over the years providing a platform for musicians to experience the art of live performance at there respective levels, hosting both children and adults playing for the first time through to advanced musicians. Members of the Craven Accordion Orchestra work throughout the year to prepare for this event which includes prominent accordion adjudicators Raymond Bodell (NAO and CIA President), Ken and Wendy Farran (NAO Executive) and Craven Accordion Orchestra 1st Accordion Graham Waterhouse. Do not miss this opportunity to come along and listen to soloists, groups and orchestra free of charge. |
New and Updated Sites |
by Yulia Amerikova
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| The Accordion Russia News website opened on January 15th 2011 and will be published monthly from February 1st 2011. |
by Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador
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| The Coupe Mondiale website has been updated with the categories, rules and regulations for the 2011 Coupe Mondiale being held in Shanghai China from 2-6 October, 2011. |
by Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador
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| Website update with information about the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) holding their Winter Congress and 125th General Assembly of Delegates in Ikaalinen, Finland from March 4 - 6, 2011. |
CD Reviews |
by Joan C. Sommers
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of Viva Voce CD by Joan Sommers. Performer is Friedrich Lips. Review in English and German languages. |
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