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72. International Coupe Mondiale Nennschluss - Chinaby Kimmo Mattila Secretary General, Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) |
CIA-Generalsekretär Kimmo Mattila gibt bekannt, dass der Einsendeschluss für die Coupe Mondiale-Einsendungen 2019 der 30. Juni 2019 ist. Einsendungen können bis zu diesem Datum über das Online-Einsendesystem erfolgen. Kimmo ersucht alle Delegierten / Jurymitglieder so bald wie möglich Ihre Anmeldungen abzuschliessen, sofern Sie dies noch nicht getan haben. Dies ist unbedingt notwendig, damit die Organisation die Hotelzimmer buchen kann. Das 72. Coupe Mondiale wird vom 12. bis 17. August 2019 in Shenzhen, China von der Akkordeon Vereinigung der chinesischen Musiker (CAA )veranstaltet. Präsident Li Cong und sein Organisationskomitee heißen alle willkommen, um die bekannte chinesische Gastfreundschaft und wunderbare Musik im modernen Xixiang Music Valley in Shenzhen zu genießen. Das Coupe Mondiale in China wird sicherlich wieder eine herausragende Veranstaltung mit Wettbewerben, Konzerten, Treffen und verschiedenen Musikveranstaltungen sein. Shenzhen ist eine große moderne Stadt, in der Sie während der Coupe Mondiale Woche viele interessante Attraktionen finden. Siehe die Seite 2019 Allgemeine Wettbewerbsregeln: 2019CM-Regeln Direkter Link zum Einstiegssystem: https://coupemondiale-entry.eventio.fi |
19. Akkordeon Festival - Israelby Harley Jones |
Video: Emil Aibinder und seine Gruppe. Das jährliche israelische Akkordeon Festival fand vor kurzem im Amphitheater von Nahalal, einer landwirtschaftlichen Siedlung im Tal von Israel, während der "Tage von Milch und Honig" statt. Die Veranstaltung ist Yehuda Oppenheimer gewidmet, der den Titel "Der Prophet des Akkordeons in Israel" trägt. Über 3.000 Menschen aus dem ganzen Land versammelten sich, um talentierten israelischen und bekannten Akkordeonspielern zuzuhören, die eine Vielzahl klassischer, balkanischer, französischer, Piazzolla- und israelischer Musik spielen. Unter den Künstlern befand sich Emil Aibinder (Bild unten mit seiner Gruppe), dessen beliebte Gruppe umfangreiche Auftritte hatte. Weitere Künstler waren Uzi Rosenblat (Bild rechts), Vitali Podolsky (Bild rechts unten), Yossi Gruska und das Bustenaim Orchester (von über 30 Spielern - Akkordeon und andere Instrumente, Bild oben). Dieses Orchester wurde von Yehudas Schüler Shuki Medanes gegründet und von Herrn Hodorov geleitet. Vor 25 Jahren begannen Techiya und Shmulik Kalosh die Akkordeon Versammlung auf dem Hof ihres Hauses. Shmulik war Yehudas Schüler und Techiya war der Organisator. Als das Festival wuchs, zog es in das Yizrael-Tal. Techiya und Shmulik sind das „schlagende Herz“ des Festivals, wenn sie die Musiker einladen und das Programm zusammenstellen. |
Mirco Patarini tritt mit dem Harbin Symphony Orchestra in China auf - China/Italienby Harley Jones |
Am 14. Juni gab Mirco Patarini (Solo Akkordeon) in Harbin ein Konzert mit Roberto Molinelli (Italien, Dirigent), dem Harbin Symphony Orchestra und Opernsängern, die Professoren an der Harbin Normal Universität sind. Das Programm wurde unter der Leitung von Wang Hongyu (Organisator des Harbin Akkordeon Festivals) organisiert und bestand aus einer "Italienischen Opernpromenade", die berühmte und wunderschöne italienische Opern beinhaltete. mit Fragmenten von Rossini, Puccini, Donizetti, Verdi, Mascagni, mit der Integration vieler Solo Akkordeonstimmen. Ein Großteil der Musik wurde von Roberto Molinelli arrangiert. Der wunderschöne und spektakuläre Harbin Concert Hall mit 1.400 Plätzen war voll und ein begeistertes Publikum genoss Akkordeon-, Orchester- und Opernsänger, die mehr als eine Stunde lang viele der berühmtesten Melodien italienischer Opern aufführten. |
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Video: Grayson Masefield at the South Pacific Accordion Championships - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
Video 1: Grayson Masefield, performs a work composed by Antonio Spaccorotella The 2019 NZAA South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival were held on June 1st and 2nd at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre in Auckland, and celebrated the “10th Anniversary of the 2009 Coupe Mondiale” which the NZAA hosted in Takapuna, New Zealand. Daily Reports including results, photos and video are online at: 2019SouthPac |
New Book by Karthause-Schmülling Music - Germanyby Harley Jones |
A new book entitled “Summer Accordion Music Seminars and Associated Illustrious Media Stars” by Ulrich Schmülling (pictured) has just been released, published by Karthause-Schmülling Music, Book and Art Publishing in Kamen, Germany. The book has been translated into English by Willoughby Ann Walshe, with cover and layout designed by Lukas Stanionis. This multi-faceted guide book for pupils, students, teachers, stage performers, amateur players, professional musicians and especially for music lovers of all ages, provides a vivid report about two outstanding music seminars and festivals of the international accordion scene: • Peter Soave Music Academy in Sauris (Italy) • International Accordion Festival and Seminar in Palanga (Lithuania) and Celebrated Media Stars “Made in” the Baltics: • Martynas Levickis • Ksenija Sidorova 52 pages · Format: 23 x 32.5 cm · four-colors throughout · hard cover · thread stitching · 700 grams · 90 photos · ISBN 978-3-925572-19-7 · Euro 22.50 Purchase the book online with credit card - Catalog No: 572-19 |
Accordionists from Accordion Pin Up Calendar Making Concerts - USAby Rob Howard |
Four Accordion Babes from the Accordion Pin-Up Calendar have been performing concerts in Southern California last week. At the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, accordionists Sansa Asylum, Shiri Goldsmith and Renée de la Prade wowed their audience with Yiddish swing with horns, clarinet, rhythm and accordion. Renée played in duo with “Rebel Lovers” who entertained with a mix of rock/zydeco/blues. The following evening “Rebel Lovers” (who are based in Hamburg, Germany) entertained at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad with a spicy blend of rock, blues, zydeco and soul music. “Rebel Lovers” (Renee de la Prade on accordion and Ingo Braeuning on drums) were joined by Ric Lashever (on guitar) with his laconic cowboy charm and bluesy original songs. |
Premiere of Accordion and Choral Work – New Zealandby Heather Masefield |
On June 13th accordionist Alanah Jones premiered a new commissioned work entitled “La Luna Blanca” by highly regarded New Zealand choral composer David Hamilton. This composition for free bass accordion and choir was premiered at the Auckland Town Hall as part of the Westlake Chorolation choir performance for the New Zealand Secondary Schools Big Sing event. Westlake Chorolation if one of the top New Zealand youth choirs and has travelled internationally including performing at the Vatican in Italy. Alanah Jones has worked with David Hamilton for several months, demonstrating accordion and its possibilities, and testing the sounds of accordion and choir to finalise the composition for performance. |
Video: Cory Pesaturo (USA) at the South Pacific Accordion Championships - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
Videos from the recent South Pacific Accordion Festival in New Zealand: Video 1: Guest artist Cory Pesaturo (USA) performing Techno Improvisation on B- & G- choices of Audience Video 2: Cory Pesaturo performing La Campenella Daily Reports including results, photos and video are online at: 2019SouthPac |
New Zealand Coupe Mondiale Contestants Perform, Whangarei – New Zealandby Heather Masefield |
On June 23rd, the four accordionists who will represent New Zealand at the Coupe Mondiale World competitions in Shenzhen, China this August, performed for an excited audience at the Whangarei Keyboard Club in Whangarei, Northland. Performers (picture above) are: Angela & Jessie Chen, Adam Perry, Catrina Lin. Following an excellent afternoon tea and food, multi world champion Grayson Masefield entertained the audience and completed the concert. |
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Horsham Park Bandstand Concert Series – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
The Crawley Accordion Orchestra will entertain at the Horsham Park Bandstand, Horsham, West Sussex on June 30th at 2.30pm. This concert is part of the “Summer Sounds” concert series in Horsham Park, funded by the Horsham District Council Events Team. The event encourages families to take a picnic and enjoy the entertainment. The orchestra will provide a varied programme which will include themes from musicals and films with a bit of Latin thrown in. For further details email: info@horshamtimewellspent.co.uk |
Accordion Get Together in July – USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
Accordion Get Together - Are you in BC? Come and join the gang in Enderby for the 7th Annual Accordion Get-To-Gether from July 8th to 11th, 2019! Bring your accordions, lawn chairs or blankets for 4 days of accordion music at the Riverside RV Park and Campground, Enderby, BC. Reservations recommended if you want to camp. For more information and/or to request the song book, please email: jnyl@telus.net |
Gooikoorts Volksmuziekfestival - Belgiumby Christine Johnstone |
The Gooikoorts International Music Festival will be held from July 5th to 7th and is at the crossroads of traditional and contemporary folk music. For twelve years, the organizers have been offering a high-quality event in a relaxed and family atmosphere, all set in the inviting setting of the green hills of Pajottenland. The concept has grown over the years and currently includes eleven concerts, including four purely acoustic, a massed concert, three balls, a large luthier market, initiations and a musical game island for the youngest. The headliners are internationally recognized artists with new talents added each year. The musical atmosphere continues regularly until the early hours with nightly jams. See Poster for details. |
Accordion at the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival – USAby Christine Johnstone |
The Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival will be held on 10 stages at the UAF campus and various venues around Fairbanks, AK 99709, USA from July 14th to 28th. Nearly 10,000 people come together at the Festival every July to study, perform and engage their spirit in an empowering way. Accordionist Jamie Maschler (picture below) will teach three workshops at the University Community Presbyterian Church in College Road, Fairbanks. These are: “Accordion for Kids”, “Accordion Workshop” and “Playing through tunes”. The workshops will include Learning about the accordion mechanics, theory that allows you to open up opportunities on the accordion, different bass accompaniment outside of our typical 3/4 and 4/4 patterns that will include chord combining techniques and some bellows tips. Jamie will also take a look at a few familiar accordion classics like Tico-Tico No Fuba and La Cumparsita and talk about how to play them as a solo or with other people. Beginners welcome. |
New at CNIMA - “The Pure Atmosphere Course” – Franceby Christine Johnstone |
CNIMA directed by Nathalie Boucheix announce a new course entitled “The Pure Atmosphere Course” which will be held from 12th to 16th August, 2019. Throughout the five days, students will receive group and individual tuition on two pieces to play together. These pieces are: The Romance of Paris (Charles Trenet) and Tango Passion (Jacques Mornet). This course aims to provide a new way of progressing collectively, in a friendly atmosphere, and the spirit of mutual aid that prevails at CNIMA. For further details and bookings email: cnima@wanadoo.fr |
World Café Trio at Drostdy Theatre – South Africaby Christine Johnstone |
The World Café Trio will perform at Drostdy Theatre in Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch on July 25th. Their program is entitled “Vivaldi 4 Seasons Plus”. The World Café Trio is a unique trio consisting of classical accordionist Stanislav Angelov, Schalk Joubert (bass) and Petrus de Beer (violin). What makes them unique is their choice of repertoire, which is usually well known Classical compositions arranged especially for them. For further concert information email: music@goodmusic.co.za |
ATG Festival and Hotel Registration Deadlines - USAby Rob Howard |
Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) President Joe Natoli invites all to the 79th Annual ATG Accordion Festival in Denver from July 24th to 27th, 2019. The deadline for booking hotel rooms for the festival is July 3rd. Also please register for the festival itself as soon as possible if you have not done so already. The event will feature concerts, workshops, competitions, exhibits, the ATG Festival Orchestra, Banquet and more! The 2019 Festival is the "Year of the Duos" and this year they are featuring some of the best accordion duos to provide double the fun, double the musicianship and double the entertainment. These include Augustinas Raukauskas & Greta Staponkute (Lithuania), Jamie Maschler & Gabriel Rodrigues (Washington, USA), Dan & Kim Christian (Colorado, USA), John & Madalynn Neu with The Voice of the Wood Chamber Players (Colorado, USA). For further information about the 2019 Festival, view the website at: Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) |
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