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Anmerkung der Redaktionby Rob Howard |
Dezember steht wieder vor der Tür, das heißt, man steht wieder vor der Wahl Weihnachtsgeschenke auszusuchen, entweder für sich selbst oder auch für andere. Für Akkordeon Enthusiasten ist diese Aufgabe viel einfacher, indem Sie durch das vielfältige Angebot der Akkordeons Weltweit Seiten blättern – dort wartet auf Sie eine breite Palette von Instrumenten, Zubehör, Bücher, CDs, DVDs, Noten, usw. Auf Akkordeons Weltweit MusicForAccordion Forum gibt es wirklich für jeden etwas und Bestellungen sind einfach und spart kostbare Zeit. Da kommt mir der „Gelben Seiten“ Werbeslogan "lassen Sie Ihre Finger …gehen" in den Sinn! |
NAO Area Festivals, UK Meisterschaften 2015 - UKby Anna Bodell, Past NAO Chairperson |
Für die NAO Area Festspielsaison 2014/2015 ist Februar und März mit fünf Qualifikationsprüfungen für die NAO UK Meisterschaften2015 wieder ziemlich rege. Termine sind: - 8. Februar die NAO Thames Raum (London) Festival; - 28. Februar NAO Umgebung Festivals wird in Glasgow, Schottland und Larne, Nordirland stattfinden soll; - 1. März wird NAO Umgebung Festivals in Nord-West (Manchester) und East Anglia (Colchester) statt. - 17 bis 19 April. Die 2015 NAO UK Meisterschaften im Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool. In 2015 gibt es wieder Internationale Solo Kategorien in Klassik sowie Unterhaltungsmusik und Orchester. Download-Regeln und Vorschriften: 2015NAO-DE.pdf Meldeschluss: 28. Februar 2015 Alle Details auf der Website: Nationale Akkordeon Organisation des Vereinigten Königreichs (NAO) oder E-Mail: naouk@btinternet.com |
Freie Zustellung - Superangebote f. Weihnachtsgeschenkeby MusicForAccordion.com |
Akkordeon Weihnachtes-Geschenksideen für Freunde und Familie: 2014Christmas Ideas Freie Zustellung bis 20. Dezember für folgende Bücher ergibt einen SUPER Wert als Weihnachts-Geschenk. Eine Reihe von populären Publikationen gibt es mit kostenfreiem Versand. Diese Weihnachtsgeschenksideen wurden zusammengestellt, um mit Ihren Weihnachtsbudget Akkordeon Künstler, Komponisten, Arrangeure und Verlage zu unterstützen. Bitte unterstützen Sie unsere Akkordeon Künstler und wählen Sie aus den über 2248 e-Musiknoten, 300 CDs / DVDs, 1702 eTracks Aufnahmen, 833 sowie gedruckten Notenblättern und zahlreichen Büchern (Text) zur Auswahl. 2014Christmas Ideas |
6. Internationales Akordeon Art Akkordeon Festival - Bosnien und Herzegowinaby Harley Jones |
Das 6. Internationale Akkordeonfestival Akordeon Art wird in Ost-Sarajevo vom 29. April bis 2. Mai 2015 stattfinden. Die Veranstaltung wird von der Musikakademie, Uni von Ost Sarajevo (Dean Zoran Rakic, Bild links) und der Vereinigung für die Förderung der akademischen Musik "New Sound" organisiert. Die Veranstaltung besteht aus Wettbewerbe, Konzerte, Vorträge und Komponisten Präsentation und eine Ausstellung von Akkordeons und Zubehör. Wettbewerbskategorien sind in 9 Altersgruppen von unter 10 Jahren bis hin zu ohne Altersbegrenzung. Regeln und Vorschriften in drei Sprachen, sowie das Anmeldeformular: 2015Art Meldeschluss ist 27. März 2015. Für weitere Informationen per E-Mail: makss@spinter.net |
XVII Kokkola Winter-Akkordeonfestival, Kokkola - Finnlandby Harley Jones |
Video oben: Guardia Nueva mit Tango für Claude und der Berliner Philharmonie, Deutschland. Veröffentlicht am 4. Juli 2014. Das 17. Kokkola Winter-Akkordeonfestival findet vom 15 bis 22 Februar 2015 statt und präsentiert ein vielfältiges Angebot an Aufführungen und Veranstaltungen. Künstlerischer Leiter ist Raimo Vertainen (Bild rechts). Programm-Download unter: 2015Kokkola Eine winterliche Programm mit Breitenwirkung an Akkordeonmusik wir überall zu hören sein, in Dörfern, auf Märkten und auf vielen Straßenecken. Jungen Virtuosen, Konzerte für Kinder und Senioren, Musik auf dem Markt, Akkordeon Orchester und sogar Opernsänger! Mit anderen Worten, für jeden etwas. Die ereignisreiche Woche wird am Samstag den, 21. Februar mit einem Grand-Entertainment Konzert von Guardia Nueva unter der Leitung von Raimo Vertainen, sowie Solisten Tango King Teemu Roivainen, Satamakadun Seiroeenit and Oona Airola abgeschlossen. Für weitere Informationen - das Programm: 2015Kokkola oder E-Mail: talviharmonikka@gmail.com |
"Tresors De Lames" Buchvorstellung, Paris - Frankreichby Rob Howard |
Die Buchpräsentation für 'Tresors De Lames', von Akkordeon / Bandoneon Hersteller / Restaurator Laurent Jarry, ist am 5. Dezember Freitag, 19.00 Uhr in der Buchhandlung Librairie La Manöver, 58 rue de la Rocquette, 75011 Paris. "Tresors De Lames 'ist ein schöner Bildband und präsentiert 200 Akkordeons und Bandoneon die wegen ihrer Schönheit, demReichtum an Materialien und Stoffen sie aus, der Originalität der Handwerkskunst, ausgewählt wurden. Einige dieser Instrumente sind selten und einzigartig. Die Veröffentlichung ist Anfang Dezember 2014 Für weitere Informationen per E-Mail: contact@laboitedaccordeon.fr |
Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi & Luca Lucini Konzert in Rostow am Don - Russlandby Yuri Shishkin |
Video oben: Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi (Bandoneon) und Luca Luccini (Gitarre) während des V International Festivals "Akkordeon-Plus vom 27 bis 31 März, 2014, Rostov-on-Don, Russland. Vollständige Ereignisbericht an: 2014RostovReport Am 23. Dezember werden Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi (Bandoneon) und Luca Luccini (Gitarre) wieder in die Philharmonie Halle in Rostov-on-Don zurückkehren um dort den Abend mit Musik begleitet vom Kammerorchester von Rostov zu animieren. Charismatisch und unnachahmlicher Mario im Duett mit Luca wird ein neues Programm, das die Geschichte des Tango "Dolce Tango" vorstellen. Diese Musiker haben in Konzerten mit Andrea Bocelli, Anna Netrebko und Jose Carreras gespielt. Das Konzert wird von dem International Music Center "Harmony"organisiert. Sie werden auch als CIA-Mitglied den 2016 Coupe Mondiale, in Rostow am Don ausrichten. |
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Video: Müller Harmonikas "Flying High",Martin Oberrauner , Carinthia - Austriaby Harley Jones |
The Carinthian Paragliders published a really different video. Alexander Klünsner says: "I was just the pilot. Martin Oberrauner the musician. Paragliding is our mutual hobby that we started together almost 5 years ago. At this time, we also started the "Carinthian Paragliders" to share our activities with others." Lucky it was not me on the paraglider - with my bad head for heights, you would have heard only the "bellows shakin" and the knees knockin!!! |
Graham Geddes Receives Loyalty Award, Bangkok – Thailandby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Graham Geddes and his Scottish Dance Band played for the St Andrew’s Ball on November 22nd at the Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok. This was their 19th year in Bangkok for this annual function. Graham Geddes was “very proud” to receive a ‘team loyalty award for continued support over many years in Bangkok' from the Bangkok St Andrew’s Society. |
Video: Beltango Quintet Accompany Fabian and Michaela, Munich - Germanyby Harley Jones |
Published on Nov 5, 2014. An improvisation by dancers Fabian and Michaela with the Beltango Quintet, ""A Evaristo Carriego" at the 2014 Einstein Kultur, München, Germany. Triple CD Pack available online at: Beltango |
Rae de Lisle Research of 'Musicians Cramp', Auckland - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
Focal dystonia of the hand, also known as ‘musician’s cramp’, has been the subject of almost a decade of study for pianist Rae de Lisle from the University of Auckland. The Senior Lecturer and Head of Piano at the School of Music, who graduates this week, undertook the research for a Doctor of Philosophy degree. A neurological disease that causes involuntary muscle contractions, focal dystonia is estimated to affect one in a hundred professional musicians or approximately 10,000 performers worldwide. The condition occurs when the brain sends incorrect information to the muscles and is thought to be due to a blurring of the areas in the brain responsible for individual finger movement. The disorder is believed to result from repetition of specific tasks and usually occurs in musicians of a high level, who have intensively practiced their instruments over a number of years. Rae de Lisle investigated whether it was possible to recover from focal dystonia through retraining at the instrument. The study, conducted with the guidance of renowned sports physician Dr Ben Speedy, clearly showed, with scientific method, that retraining a person’s neural pathways can improve the symptoms of the devastating condition in musicians. Music performance at a professional level is one of the most demanding tasks for the human central nervous system as it involves the precise execution of fast and, in many instances, extremely complex physical movements at the same time as engaging the ears and the emotions. For concert pianists, who have continually practiced the fine motor skills professional level playing involves, the stress on the body can be enormous. In such a competitive environment, musicians are required to practice long hours to try and achieve the level of perfection the public are accustomed to hearing on CDs, which increases the risk of developing focal dystonia. The consequences of the condition have traditionally been dire for professional musicians, often ending their performing careers. A personal interest initially drew Rae, a celebrated pianist, to the area following an overuse injury that she was unable to recover from. It was while searching for her own answers to what ailed her that she learnt about other musicians’ injuries, and became intrigued with focal dystonia. Rae’s research showed that it was possible to improve the symptoms following a case study of six musicians afflicted with focal dystonia. Under her guidance they painstakingly reprogrammed their finger, hand and arm movements to activate new neurological pathways. “For recovery from focal dystonia the brain needs to be reorganised through learning to play in a different way. With concentrated and focused repetition of the biomechanically most natural movements, gradually these pathways could become the default channel of communication, resulting in the return of playing ability,” says Rae. New Zealand’s most revered concert pianist Michael Houstoun was helped by her retraining. The findings suggest rehabilitation from ‘musician’s cramp’ is achievable and the condition is possibly preventable. For her next project Rae de Lisle is researching and writing a book on piano technique and injury prevention. |
Video: Motion Trio Perform "Carrousel" - Polandby Harley Jones |
Motion Trio perform "Carrousel". Published on Oct 8, 2014. Formed in 1996, the highly successful Motion Trio are Janusz Wojtarowicz, Pawel Baranek, and Marcin Galazyn. They continually explore the new possibilities of the accordion in their performances and recordings, changing the way that it is perceived. Their concerts are musical performances that contain action and drama. The group has worked with such artists as Bobby McFerrin and Michal Urbaniak, and won such prizes as the grand prix 4th Edition of the Krzysztof Penderecki International Contemporary Chamber Music Competition. Its members consist of accordionists Janusz Wojtarowicz, Pawel Baranek, and Marcin Galazyn. |
Video: International Mozart Accordion Competition, Salzburg - Austriaby Harley Jones |
Coupe Mondiale Video Archive and Education Project is sponsored by Pigini srl, with the assistance of Accordions Worldwide and the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA). |
Video: Roman Onyskiv Performs 'Devoted to I. Stravinsky' by Runchak - Ukraineby Harley Jones |
Roman Onyskiv Performs 'Devoted to I. Stravinsky' by Volodymyr Runchak. This was recorded in the Ukraine and published May 2014. |
Accordion List, Higher Level Education in Europe, Paris - Franceby Rob Howard |
Vincent LHermet (picture left) has published the Accordion Higher Level Education in Europe List, with information about 108 accordion classes from 25 European countries. This project was undertaken as part of his doctoral research by Vincent LHermet with the support of the Paris Conservatoire, the Association Européenne des Conservatoires (AEC), the Pigini manufacturing company, and carried out through the collaboration of 122 teachers, heads of institutions and students. Download the list at: AHLE |
‘14 Years Ago’: Award made to Gary Daverne in November 2000by Rob Howard |
The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending November 24th 2000 included an article about an award made to Gary Daverne, New Zealand’s most prolific and successful composer and arranger of music for the accordion. A highly accomplished pianist, conductor, composer, etc, Gary Daverne’s achievements in music would fill a book, and he is still actively involved as a guest conductor with orchestras and as a musical arranger and composer. Orchestra Conductor Awarded Scroll of Honor – New Zealand Contributed by Heather Masefield Well known New Zealand accordion composer and orchestra conductor Gary Daverne was presented with the prestigious Scroll of Honor by the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand on November 19th by Auckland magician, Jon Zealando. The Event was held at the Aotea Centre in Auckland during a performance by the Auckland Symphony Orchestra (conducted by Gary) before an audience of nearly 2,000 people. The scroll read: “for his dedication and skill in his craft and for bringing the joy of orchestral music to the people. We acknowledge his achievements and salute his professionalism”. Gary has composed and arranged many pieces for solo and group accordion Including ‘Sonatina in G’, ‘Rhapsody for Accordion and Orchestra’, and ‘A Pocket Overture’. |
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Septimo Encuentro Nacional de Acordeonistas, Rosario – Argentinaby Rob Howard |
The Septimo Encuentro Nacional de Acordeonistas takes place on Saturday November 28th, 9pm, at the Auditorio AMR (España y Tucumán), Rosario, Argentina. This is a concert featuring Morais Do Acordeon (Brazil), Jose Benavidez (Entre Rios), Guillermo Codino (Entre Rios), and Luis Farias (Entre Rios). |
Folkwang Accordion Week, Essen – Germanyby Rob Howard |
The Folkwang Accordion Week takes place from December 1st to 5th at Campus Essen-Werden, Folkwang Universität der Künste, Essen, Germany. The Artistic Director of the Folkwang Accordion Week is Professor Mie Miki (picture right). The week includes concerts, lectures, master classes, and an accordion competition. Highlights include: Monday December 1st, 7.30pm - Chamber Music Hall, Norwegian bayan virtuoso Geir Draugsvoll, now based in Copenhagen, performs a recital Wednesday December 3rd, 7.30pm - Chamber Music Hall, Yuri Shishkin performs Viatcheslav Semionov – ‘Sonata No.3’, Franz Liszt – ‘Etude S. 484 Nr.16, Op.20’, Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov – ‘The story of the Calendar Prince’, Vladimir Shishin - Suite ‘Im Zoo’, and George Gershwin – ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ The Folkwang Accordion Week includes a public master class with Professor Geir Draugsvoll on December 2nd, the first Folkwang Accordion Competition on December 3rd, and a lecture by Professor Mie Miki on December 4th. The week ends with a final concert featuring the students in the classes of Professors Mie Miki and Heidi Luosujärvi on December 5th. |
Zoltan Orosz CD Launch Concert, Budapest – Hungaryby Rob Howard |
Hungarian accordionist Zoltan Orosz and some of his musical friends host a CD launch concert on Friday December 5th, 7pm, at Csoma Kobányai Cultural Center, Szent László, Budapest. The CD is titled ‘Csak játék’ (‘Just play the game’). Zoltan Orosz studied the accordion and the organ in Budapest. He has become a highly regarded professional accordionist, with an international repertoire and appeal, and with many recordings to his credit. These are available online at: Zoltan Orosz For further information email: info@harmonika.hu |
Jimmy Blair Accordion Orchestra Christmas Concert, Paisley – UKby Rob Howard |
The Jimmy Blair Accordion Orchestra (MD Gary Blair) perform in concert at St Paul’s Church, 120 Brediland Rd, Foxbar, Paisley, Renfrewshire, on Friday December 5th, 7pm. Tickets cost £5, and the evening includes guest spots, carol singing, and a raffle. The Jimmy Blair Accordion Orchestra, originally formed by Jimmy Blair in the early 1970s, won many championship titles in NAO All Britain competitions until it was disbanded in the late 1980s. The orchestra was revived in 2009 by Gary Blair, and has since won several competition honours, and often performs. For further information email: gazzapt@yahoo.co.uk |
Tres Movimentos (or Sinfonia opus 15: Buenos Aires) Swiss Premiere - Switzerlandby Harley Jones |
Astor Piazzolla work Tres Movimentos (or Sinfonia opus 15: Buenos Aires) will appeal to a wide range of people with percussion and two bandoneon players. The Swiss premiere of this work will be on December 6th by two bandoneonists (William Sabatier and Stéphane Chapuis) and the Orchestra of l’HEMU led by Leonardo García Alarcón. Venue on poster left. Prof. Stéphane Chapuis (picture right) is the accordion head of department at l’HEMU-Lausanne and EJMA-VS in Switzerland. This work, a symphony composed in 1953 for a contest to try to win $250 and a scholarship to study in Paris with Nadia Boulanger. Piazzolla wins, sailed for Europe with the score and recording, which he presented in his first meeting with the illustrious educator. The meeting did not overflow with enthusiasm, far from it, that "the work is well written but lacks emotion." It was not until nearly sixty years and the "flair" of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra for it to resurface in 2010 with a Naxos recording creating a new birth for this masterpiece. After this first American, the partition is experiencing a triumphant re-creation in Belgium and northern France two years later, thanks to the leadership of the chief Leonardo García Alarcón and work of "Sherlock Holmes" directed by guitarist Daniel Romagnoli, project manager "Greater Region" from the Royal Conservatory of Liege. It is thanks largely to them that we can now perform this music. |
Accordion Orchestra Concert, New Jersey - USAby Rob Howard |
The Westmont Philadelphia Accordion Orchestra (MD Stanley Darrow) performs in concert on Saturday December 6th, 3pm, at the William G. Rohrer Memorial Library, 15 MacArthur Boulevard, Westmont, New Jersey. |
Christmas Music @ The Lowry, Manchester – UKby Rob Howard |
Members of the Stockport Accordion Club - Rob Howard, Brennan Wilson, Leo Hickey, Dorothy Brincat, and Josie McFarlane – will perform carols and seasonal tunes in aid of The Christie, the world famous cancer treatment hospital, outside at The Lowry Christmas Fair on Saturday December 5th, between 1 and 2pm. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
Musiques Hispaniques’ Concert, Sierre – Switzerlandby Rob Howard |
A concert titled ‘Musiques Hispaniques’ takes place at theTheatre les Halles, Sierre, Switzerland, on Sunday December 7th, 5pm. Performing are Stephanie Chapuis – bandoneon, Alain Metrailler – saxophone, and George Vassilev – guitar and the Orchestre du Conservatoire Cantonal conducted by Elie Fumeaux. The program includes music by C. Chavez, H. Villa-Lobos, A. Piazzolla, J. Rodrigo, and A. Marquez. |
Mario Pedone/Nick Ballarini Accordion Clinic, Texas – USAby Rob Howard |
Professional accordionists Mario Pedone and Nick Ballarini join forces to run their Texas Accordion Clinic at the TBarM Ranch, New Braunfels, Texas from December 11th to 15th. The Accordion Clinic includes concerts, solo performances daily, study groups/bands of 4-6 players, ballroom dancing, group lessons, workshops, jam sessions, and the guest appearance of Tony Lovello. Topics will include: Embellishments, Technique, Computer Music/Writing, Bellows Technique ‘A la Tony Lovello’, Delivering Your Message, Fake Books, and Harmonizing. For further information email: Ballarini@sbcglobal.net |
CNIMA - Christmas Accordion Course - Franceby Nathalie Boucheix, Director CNIMA J.Mornet |
CNIMA J.Mornet Christmas Accordion Course. For further information contact: Nathalie Boucheix, directrice, Téléphone : +33473222745, Email : cnima@wanadoo.fr Website: CNIMA J.Mornet |
VAMÖ-Akkordeonwettbewerb, 22nd February 2015 - Austriaby Harley Jones |
The Annual VAMÖ-Akkordeonwettbewerb for accordion soloists will be held on the 22nd February 2015 in Vienna. There are categories from 10 years through to adults. Download rules and entry information in German and English at: 2015VAMÖ Entry closing date is 15th January 2015 For further information email: kaleta.hermi@aon.at |
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New eBook Released, Traditional Polish Carols Arranged by Gary Dahl - USAby Gary Dahl |
Gary Dahl has released a new eBook titled Traditional Polish Carols which he has arranged in collaboration with Fr. Boleslaw Zadora, advisor. The book contains 28 Polish titles and you can see samples of many pieces at Catalog: DH07-eB eBook means that the book is emailed to you. Purchase online for only USD$16.50 or Euro equivalent at: DH07-eB This eBook Traditional Polish Carols is Collection #7 in a series of eBooks by Gary Dahl that have proved to be very popular. There is a special for clients wanting to purchase all 7 eBooks at: DH01-07eB |
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Accordion Sensations CD by Paul Chamberlainby Joan C. Sommers |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of Accordion Sensations CD by Paul Chamberlain, Accordion, in English language, reviewed by Joan C. Sommers. |
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