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PIF Castelfidardo 2022 Termine und Regeln auf Italienisch - Italienby Harley Jones |
Die Daten für das PIF Castelfidardo 2022 stehen fest. Mittwoch 28. September bis Sonntag 02. Oktober 2022. Anmeldeschluss ist der 04. September 2022. Regeln und weitere Informationen auf Italienisch unter: 2022Castelfidardo Die Stadtverwaltung von Castelfidardo (Region Marken, Italien) organisiert in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Fremdenverkehrsverband Castelfidardo Pro Loco den internationalen PIF-Wettbewerb "Città di Castelfidardo" für Akkordeon-Solisten und -Gruppen, sowohl der klassischen Musik als auch anderer Genres. Die Gemeindeverwaltung von Castelfidardo wird von Bürgermeister Roberto Ascani geleitet, der Verein Castelfidardo Pro Loco von Ruben Cittadini, und der künstlerische Leiter des PIF ist seit 2021 Antonio Spaccarotella. Zu seinen Qualifikationen gehören: Event-Produktionsdirektor, sehr erfolgreicher Lehrer mit vielen internationalen Erfolgen, Musikarrangeur und seit kurzem auch erfolgreicher Komponist. Die Regeln und weitere Informationen zum PIF 2022 werden in Kürze veröffentlicht unter: 2022Castelfidardo |
Welt-Akkordeon-Tag Veranstaltungen - Internationalby Harley Jones |
Bisher haben wir Informationen über Veranstaltungen zum Weltakkordeontag (WAD) aus den USA, Mazedonien, Australien, Polen und Österreich erhalten, und weitere Berichte werden folgen. Jeder kann seine WAD-Aktivität auf der WAD-Website registrieren und danach einen Bericht über seine Veranstaltung an diese Website schicken. Keine Veranstaltung ist zu groß oder zu klein. ALLE Akkordeonveranstaltungen, die das Akkordeon feiern, sind willkommen. Dies ist eine CIA-Werbung für das Akkordeon, an der jeder Akkordeon-Enthusiast teilnehmen und dazu beitragen kann, unsere Akkordeonwelt zusammenzubringen und das Akkordeon zu fördern. Dr. Helmi Harrington heißt alle im Namen des Vorstands des Akkordeon-Museums zu ihrer dreitägigen Veranstaltung (6., 7., 8. Mai) willkommen. Online live: - Freie Willensspende * Sie können sich online anmelden. Spenden werden am Ende des Anmeldeformulars entgegengenommen. * Für die Anmeldung: https://worldofaccordions.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/worldofaccordions/eventRegistration.jsp?event=8 |
Video_Maria Vlasova singt Flores B-A-C-H - Russlandby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Video: 16. April 2022 um 14 Uhr. Konzertsaal der Russischen Gnesin-Akademie für Musik, Moskau, Russland FLORES B-A-C-H 1. J. S. Bach. Concerto in E major for clavier and orchestra, BWV1 052 (arranged for accordion ensemble by R. Kaneev) 2. A. Nekrasov. FUGATO PASSIONE on the theme of P. I. Tchaikovsky "Christ the Child Had a Garden" for 12 accordions. WORLD PREMIERE 3. J. S. Bach. Prelude and Fugue in C major WTC I, BWV 846 4. M. Romberg. FLORES MALUM (flores B-A-C-H) for accordion solo. WORLD PREMIERE 5. J. S. Bach. Prelude and Fugue in C minor, WTC I, BWV 847 6. P. Hindemith. RAGTIME (WOHLTEMPERED), version for accordion and piano 7. J. S. Bach. Concerto in C major for two claviers and orchestra, BWV1 061 (arranged for orni by R. Kaneev) Konzert Russisches Orchester "Akademie", Ruslan Kaneev, Dirigent. Solisten: Maria Vlasova (Akkordeon), Svyatoslav Lips (Klavier) Akkordeon-Ensemble, Klasse von Associate Professor Maria Vlasova - Irina Karpova, Alisa Rodina, Daria Sakharova, Yulia Popkova, Ilona Savina Alexander Nekrasov, Alexei Loganov, Maxim Kuznetsov, Roman Malyavkin. Maria Astakhova (Stimmgabel). |
Tango-Wochenende - Hommage an Astor Piazzolla - Frankreichby Christine Johnstone |
Ein besonderes Tango-Wochenende - Hommage an Astor Piazzolla - findet vom 20. bis 22. Mai 2022 statt, organisiert von der Cité de la Musique - Philharmonie de Paris in Paris, Frankreich. Das erste Konzert findet am 20. Mai um 20.30 Uhr im Konzertsaal der Cité de la Musique statt und wird vom Gerardo Jerez Le Cam Quartett (Manu Comté - Bandoneon) bestritten, gefolgt vom Bandoneonisten Juan José Mosalini (Bild oben rechts) und seinen Musikern, die Tango Nuevo spielen. Das nächste Konzert findet am 21. Mai um 20.30 Uhr im Konzertsaal der Cité de la Musique statt und wird vom Tango Club mit Simone Tolomeo (Bandoneon) bestritten. Am 22. Mai findet das letzte Konzert im Grande salle Pierre Boulez um 16.30 Uhr mit Louise Jallu (Bandoneon - Bild oben links) statt, gefolgt vom Quinteto Astor Piazzolla mit Pablo Mainetti (Bandoneon - Bild unten). "Nach dem Tod von Astor Piazzolla (1992) brachte seine Frau - Laura Escalada Piazzolla - fünf herausragende Solisten zusammen, um ein Quintett zu gründen, das das Repertoire des großen argentinischen Musikers bewahren und fördern soll, in Anlehnung an die Quintette, die er selbst zu Lebzeiten ausgebildet und geleitet hat. Das Quinteto Astor Piazzolla, das seit mehr als zwanzig Jahren regelmäßig in der ganzen Welt auftritt, bewahrt die einzigartige Musik Piazzollas und bereichert sie mit neuen Nuancen, wobei es ihrem innovativen Geist treu bleibt." Für weitere Informationen: 01 44 84 44 84 |
Foster & Allen April/Mai-Tournee - Irlandby Christine Johnstone |
Mick Foster & Tony Allen (Foster & Allen) haben diese Woche eine Tournee durch Irland begonnen. Das beliebte Duo wird folgende Konzerte geben: - 29. April: Das Arklow Bay Hotel in Arklow - 2. Mai: Hotel Kilmore in Cavan - 5. Mai: Woodstock Hotel in Ennis - 6. Mai: Gleneagle INEC Arena in der County Kerry - 8. Mai: Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim - 27. Mai: Longcourt House Hotel in Newcastle West |
Online_Taiwan & Welt-Akkordeonfestival - Taiwanby Christine Johnstone |
Das Taiwan & World Accordion Festival wird vom 6. bis 9. Mai 2022 online stattfinden und eine Vielzahl von Konzerten und Workshops beinhalten. Die Interpreten sind: Julian Labro (Frankreich/USA) Nighteentael (Taiwan) - Achino am Akkordeon und Ricky an der Geige Kite Flying Band (Taiwan) - Vincent Tsai am Akkordeon Lee Chen-Chung (Bandoneon) & Roberto Zayas (Taiwan/Paraguay) Shui Hou Gu Shi (Taiwan - Chieh am Akkordeon) Hulunbuir Duo (Taiwan/Innere Mongolei) Bild oben rechts Akkordeon- und Bajan-Duo, Wang Xue & Co Co Chang, die neue Arrangements traditioneller mongolischer Musik interpretieren. Eskemm (Taiwan/Frankreich) Akkordeonisten Alexis & Lin Chen-Chin Saburo Tanooka (Japan) Bild oben links Manabu Hiyama (Japan) Roberto Gervasi (Italien) Romeo Aichino (Italien) Algy Wu (Taiwan) - Bandoneon Meguree (Japan) - Ree (Risa Yoshioka) und Meme (Megumi Tsuchiya) - Bild unten Für weitere Informationen E-Mail: infoaccordion@gmail.com |
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Sonja Vertainen Accordion & Guitar Duo composed by Kimmo Hakola - Finlandby Harley Jones |
Video: This new composition, commissioned and dedicated to Sonja Vertainen (accordion) and Otto Kentala (guitar), was recorded on 25th of March 2022 at the Camerata hall, University of the Arts Helsinki. This new work world premiere was the finale of the Master Recital of Sonja Vertainen. Sonja Vertainen writes: "I knew Kimmo Hakola before this project from his piece Arara for three accordions which he had composed for my fathers (Raimo Vertainen) accordion trio, Trio Fratres in the 90´s. I actually played this piece in my chamber music exam last year with my own accordion trio and liked it a lot. Trio Fratres had in fact commissioned another piece for accordion trio back then from Kimmo Hakola but for some reason it never happened. That got me thinking, that maybe I could bring that project back to life and Kimmo Hakola could compose the piece for me. This idea had been sitting in my head for years when I finally decided to act on it. At first I think I was just so eager to get him to write for me, that I suggested a number of instruments to pair up with the accordion: flute, viola, piano, one or two other accordions, and of course quitar. So, for me, the idea to write specifically for accordion and guitar wasn't written in stone, because I wanted to give some space for the composer to decide what he might be inspired to compose. But, during that phone call, I think it became clear that my interests were mostly in accordion & guitar duo because it´s such an interesting combo, so Kimmo Hakola took on the challenge. Hakola has said, that it would have never have crossed his mind to write for accordion and guitar, so a duo of accordion and guitar totally came from my side. My wonderful accordion professors Veli Kujala and Matti Rantanen helped by listening to me play and made some suggestions for the accordion part as well as the whole duo. In addition they have always given lots of support and some advice on how to work with composers and how to handle certain things in those situations. For example, how to write a contract between the player and the composer. Veli Kujala also wrote me a recommendation letter to get the funding for the project, which was a very nice. Kimmo Hakola and I talked on the phone quite a long time before we actually met in person, almost a year. How these types of things usually work in Finland, is that you make an agreement/contract with the composer saying that they have agreed to write piece (including fee and instrument combination) and then someone, usually the one commissioning the piece, applies for grants for the project and if they get the funding, the project will happen. It can happen, that the composer agrees to compose the music, but the funding fails, so the project won't proceed. So, for a long time with Kimmo Hakola it was uncertain if the project was really going to proceed because of the uncertainty of the funding. We actually saw Hakola only twice before the premiere: once for coffee to just chat about the piece and get to know each other and then a month before the premiere we played it to him. But of course we had phone calls, zoom sessions and texts all the time. He would call every now and then, to ask about some technical things and if it was possible. I liked those phone calls because often we would talk about music in general a little bit, which was always interesting. Otto Kentala was a big factor why I suggested a duo for guitar and accordion in the first place. We were actually in the same music school as kids but we only met when we started at the Sibelius Academy in 2015. We were friends for years but we had never played together and we were always talking about how we should play together. I have the best time playing with musicians with whom I'm already good friends with, so I thought that it would be a good idea. Another reason why I wanted accordion and guitar was because I had noticed that there isn't nearly enough repertoire for that combo, compared to how many accordion and guitar players, really want to play together. Personally I almost feel some sort of responsibility to contribute to new Finnish music and if I have the chance to widen our repertoire in any way, I should do it. Also in the Sibelius Academy, accordion and guitar are in the same "group" alongside piano and kantele (traditional Finnish instrument), so it's natural for accordion and guitar players to hang with each other and therefore play together. I guess I just felt the need to contribute to that somehow and make it a little bit more accessible for young players to find good pieces to play together." Thank you to Sonja Vertainen for sharing her experience of commissioning a new work for accordion. We hope this news article will also encourage other accordionists to commission new works for accordion. |
Video: Mahatma Costa Cable Car Performance – Switzerlandby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Mahatma Costa (Brazil) is currently in Grindelwald, Switzerland entertaining from the Eiger Express Cable Car that travels from Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch in the Swiss Alps. Enjoy his performance! |
2022 Vancouver Folk Music Festival - Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
The 2022 Vancouver Folk Music Festival will be held at Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from July 15th to 17th, 2022. In honour of Earth Day, festival organisers are committed to ensuring they get closer each year to being a zero waste festival and have an amazing team of volunteers who ensure their recycling programs and site clean up run smoothly. Performers will be announced on social media this month. Tickets are now on sale. For details email: info@thefestival.bc.ca |
Austrian Accordion Alliteration Ansamble Concert - Austriaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Austrian Accordion Alliteration Ansamble konzert: Sargfabrik, Wien Donnerstag, 28. April 2022 19:30 Uhr Atanas Dinovski bringt Perlen der Balkan-Musik, Paul Schuberth präsentiert experimentelle Kompositionen, Johannes Münzner zeigt, was auf der Steirischen Ziehharmonika möglich ist. Zu dritt, also im „Ansamble“, spielen sie eigene Kompositionen in verrückt-betörenden Arrangements, und ehren Akkordeonkomponist:innen wie Bratko Bibič, Otto Lechner, Guy Klucevsek u.a. |
New CD "Poetic Accordion" - Czech Republicby Christine Johnstone |
A new CD entitled "Poetic Accordion" was released at the Prague Conservatory, Prague, Czech Republic this week. The CD includes solo and chamber music works for the accordion by Czech composer Pavel Trojan (picture left) described as “unusually exciting, beautiful and well-written music, written by a master.” The event was attended by the composer Pavel Trojan, Ladislav Horák, Jörgen Sundeqvist, Jiri Lukes, Päivi Mettälä and Josef Hrebik. |
Accordion at Paris Fair – Franceby Rob Howard |
The accordion will feature at the Paris Fair from April 28th to May 9th, 2022 in Paris, France. On April 29th & 30th and May 1st, Frederic Deschamps will hold a masterclass and share some of his expertise to help improve your musicality. Participants can attend with or without an accordion as there are plenty on site. Performances will be given by accordionists Salim Sferdjella, Alexis Labarrière, Nini Poulain and Julien Gonzales. |
Akkordeon Orchester Trappenkamp Entertain in Bad Segeberg - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
The Akkordeon Orchester Trappenkamp (AkkOrT) conducted by Elisabeth Busse performed a successful concert at the Marienkirche in Bad Segeberg this week. The event entitled “Musik zur Marktzeit” (Music at Market Time) was organised by the Ev.-Luth, Parish of Segeberg. The orchestra is now working on a new concert program in preparation for their annual concert in Trappenkamp in September 2022. |
Video: Face2Face Duo Perform Stevie Wonder Hit - Polandby Christine Johnstone |
Video: The Face2Face duo perform the Stevie Wonder hit song “Isn’t She Lovely”. Bartosz Kolsut on accordion and Pawel Janas on melodica. |
Jérôme Richard TV Show - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
Jérôme Richard (picture above), programmer and columnist of the TV shows 1, 2, 3 Musette and 1, 2, 3 Dansez which feature guest accordionists, has announced that programming of upcoming shows will take place from May 17th to 21st and from June 29th to July 2nd, 2022. These accordion TV shows are broadcast throughout France and Belgium, on satellite, cable and ADSL as well as on DTT in several regions with host Pierre-Yves Lombard. |
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Klaus Paier Entertains at Exhibition With String Quartet - Austriaby Christine Johnstone |
Klaus Paier is currently entertaining with a string quartet at an exhibition by artist Britta Keber at the Alpen-Adria-Galerie in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria. The exhibition opened on April 20th and will run until May 15th, 2022. Artist Britta Keber explored “the question of analogies between visual art and music, of points of contact between both art forms. As two art movements, each of which is independent, it is not about influencing the other, but about a mutual influence on each other. The link is formed by each individual viewer - assuming that each person perceives differently, develops different emotions.” Britta Keber included a string quartet with a soloist in this concept, which gave a concert at the opening and left its mark on the exhibition. For details email: stadtgalerie@klagenfurt.at |
“Zbigniew Chojnacki” Solo Tour 2022 – Austria, Slovakia, Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Zbigniew Chojnacki accordion/live electronics solo. Experimental accordionist “Zbigniew Chojnacki” (Poland - picture right) will perform Part 1 of the "Unreleased Album Solo Tour 2022" with upcoming concerts in Slovakia and Germany. The tour began with a concert at Echoraum in Vienna, Austria on April 28th, 2022. On May 3rd, Zbigniew will perform with Kim Peers and Mathieu Vandekerckhove (Amenra guitarist, Syndrome) at Malý Berlín in Trnava, Slovakia. “The combination of accordion and electronics makes Zbigniew an extraordinary phenomenon on the music scene. This combination is full of noise walls, unpredictable atmosphere and scary sounds.” For details email: info@malyberlin.sk This will be followed by solo performances at the Schwankhalle in Brema, Germany on June 7th, 2022 and at MS Stubnitz in Hamburg, Germany on June 8th, 2022. |
Reunion of Friends Concert – USAby Christine Johnstone |
Reunion of Friends is a one-of-a-kind concert featuring the wide-ranging talents of singer- songwriters-arrangers and entertainers Courtney Von Drehle (accordion) with Scott Greeson, Vickie Maris, Michael Kelsey and the band Trouble With Monday. The concert will be held at the Tippecanoe Arts Federation in Lafayette, Indiana, USA on May 7th, 2022 at 7.30pm. The show will be recorded and a video Watch Party is scheduled for June 12th, 2022 at 9.30pm EDT. |
Seattle Accordion Social - USAby Christine Johnstone |
The May Seattle Accordion Social will be held at the Senior Centre of West Seattle on May 9th, 2022 from 7.30pm. See poster for details of guest performers. |
Ville Hiltula Duo Tango Concert – Japanby Christine Johnstone |
Ville Hiltula (bandoneón) and Asako Yada (piano) will perform a live tango concert at the Swing Bird Cottage Cafe in Mie, Japan on May 12th, 2022 at 1pm. See poster left for details. Future May concerts as follows: • May 13th, 2022 at 3pm: Café Glenco in Handa City, Aichi Prefecture. Phone 0569-22-5337 • May 14th, 2022 at 7pm: Mona Petro in Najoya, Aichi Prefecture. Ville Hiltula (bandoneón), Asako Yada (piano) and Yumi Kou (violin). See poster right. • May 28th, 2022 at 2pm: Salon de Sasonaha - Classic Meets Tango concert with Kazuhiro Takagi (violin) and Ville Hiltula (bandoneón), Janne Tateno (violin), Yuko Tanaka (viola) and Sari Nakajima (cello). Music by Dvorák, Ginastera, Piazzolla, Mosalini & Beytelmann. See poster below. • May 29th, 2022 at 2pm: Guggenheim House in Kobe – A 2nd performance of the Classic Meets Tango concert. For details email: villehiltula@gmail.com |
Cote de Nogent Accordion Festival – Franceby Christine Johnstone |
The Cote de Nogent Accordion Festival will be held at Espace Culturel du Château des Rochers in Nogent-Sur-Oise, France on May 19th, 2022 from 1.30pm to 7.30pm. The festival is an afternoon of song and dance to celebrate the arrival of sunny days and will feature accordionists Michel Pruvot, Alexandra Paris and Laurent Michelotto. See poster for details. |
Accordiola Plus Accordion Festival - Belgiumby Christine Johnstone |
The Accordiola Plus Accordion Festival will be held in Diepenbeek, Belgium on June 12th, 2022. Beginning at 2 pm the festival will include a variety of performances by Belgian accordion clubs from Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Pelt, Waterschei, Boechout and Diepenbeek. See poster for details. |
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80th Anniversary ATG: July 20-24, Chicago News Link | |
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Six More Titles, Julia Gordon Scottish Music Arrangements - Scotlandby Harley Jones |
Julia Gordon, entertainer, teacher and arranger, has a tutor book and a large catalog of Scottish arrangements that have received very complimentary reviews. The music is in pdf format able to be emailed to you. Six more titles, of Scottish traditional works arranged by Julia Gordon are now online. Click the link below, to view a sample of each piece, grade and other information. Catalog No. - Name of Music jgordon163 O' Gin I Were A Baron's Heir jgordon157 Eriskay Love Lilt jgordon148 Ye Banks And Braes jgordon137 An Eala Bhàn (The White Swan) jgordon223 The Lass O' Lowrie jgordon219 Tuireadh Iain Ruaidh (Lament For Red Iain) |
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