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Le 36th Prix et Concours de Castelfidardo repousse le délai d’inscription - Italie
30th Annual Mietne International Accordion Seminar – Poland
Anne Landa Presente l’Accordion sur la television nationale espagnole
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Yuri Medianik First With Personal App for iPhone – RussiaKsenija Sidorova Releases Debut CD, London – UKYehuda Oppenheimer Quintet Performing at Conservatorium of Reut-Modiin - IsraelMasterclass aec Jean-Louis Noton/Lullin Haute Savoie - France
Gorka Hermosa’s New CD ‘Flamenco-Etxea’, Cantabria – Spain‘14 Years Ago’ – Mirco Patarini Performs With Pavarotti
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Fado and Tango Chamamé – Argentine/PortugalParis Moscou Duo’s August Diary Dates – FranceLiberTango Concert, Rio de Janeiro – BrazilHot Club of Detroit’s August and September Concerts – Canada, USAMarco Lo Russo Concerts, Grosseto, Latina Lido, Sperlonga – ItalyDavid Vernon & Dick Lee @ Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland – UKGilou Performs at la Fête de l'Escargot, Burgondy – FranceVictor Prieto’s Residency, New York – USA
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Betty Jo Simon selling new CD'sYuri Shishkin selling new CDAmerican Accordionists' Association Website Updated - USAZevy Zions releases new musicGary Dahl updates music
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‘Bayan Mix’ dans une nouvelle série TV – Russieby Harley Jones |
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 Le duo “Bayan Mix”, avec Sergey Voytenko et Dmitriy Khramkov, a été très impliqué dans la production de « frère et sœur », une série dramatique TV qui sera diffusée sur la TV russe en septembre. Sergry Voytenko a écrit la majeure partie de la musique, et tous les deux ont eu un rôle d’acteurs dans le film en tant qu’accordéoniste et strip-teaseur !“Avant d’écrire la musique, j’ai étudié de nombreuses séries de film”, dit Sergry Voytenko, « ensuite, j’ai commencé de chercher des idées pour créer un fond musical. Au final, 6 pièces sont nées. Certaines d’entre elles seront jouées en concert par le duo «Bayan Mix ». En plus de la bande sonore écrite spécialement pour cette série, il y a un duo de la pièce “Sentimentos”. Sergey Voytenko avait déjà eu une expérience d’acteur. En 2007, il jouait dans le film « Carnival Night 2 », de Eldar Ryazanov. Dmitriy Khramkov sera à l’écran pour la première fois. ‘Brother and Sister’, dirigé par Alexander Baranov, sera diffuse en septembre 2011. Pour plus d’informations email: kubokmira@gmail.com |
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Le 36th Prix et Concours de Castelfidardo repousse le délai d’inscription - Italieby Harley Jones |
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| Le délai d’inscription pour le 36ème concours de Castelfidardo & Festival International d’Accordéon, en Italie, a été repoussé au 21 août. Téléchargez le règlement ici : 2011castelfidardo L’Administration municipale, en collaboration avec l’association touristique Pro-Loco et Ideazione Eventi organisent cet évènement qui aura lieu du 21 au 25 septembre 2011. La compétition internationale comprend des categories solo pour la musique de concert (-12, -15, -18, et sans âge limite ), ainsi que des catégories de musique de chambre, d’orchestre d’accordéon, et une catégorie Astor Piazzola pour accordéon (ou bandonéon) et orchestre. La liste definitive des artistes invites pour l’occasion sera communiquée très prochainement. Règlement: 2011castelfidardo 6 CD à partir CDPremioConcorso |
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30th Annual Mietne International Accordion Seminar – Polandby Harley Jones |
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| Photo ci-dessou: Lech Puchnowski dirigeant l’orchestre, Klaudiusz Baran enseignant, Alexander Selivanov enseignant au vainqueur de prix nationaux et internatinaux, Piotr Krzaczkovski. Durant les 30 dernières années, le Séminaire international d’accordéon Mietne, organize par l’association d’accordéon polonaise, a invite de nombreux pedagogues reputes, tels que Mogens Ellegaard, Viatcheslav Semionov, Mika Väyrynen, Yuri Shishkin, Vladimir Zubitsky ainsi que les meilleurs professeurs de l’association polonaise d’accordéon, présidée par le professeur Lech Puchnowski, qui fêtera son 80ème anniversaire tout bientôt, et qui travaille toujours énormément pour l’accordéon. Les enseignants 2011 étaient : Prof. Lech Puchnowski – Président du séminaire paster, accordion orchestra class. Prof. Jerzy Jurek –Doyen des instruments d’orchestre, Dept, Fr. Chopin Université de Varsovie Ass. Prof. Elwira Śliwkiewic – University in Lublin. Prof. Jerzy Modrawski - Fr. Chopin University in Varsovie Prof. Klaudiusz Baran Fr. - Chopin University in Varsovie Dorota Puchnowska-Aftyka – Musique de chambre Danuta Kaniewska – Jurek – Directeur du séminaire Prof. Alexander Selivanov - Gnessin Academy of Music de Moscou Le célèbre soliste Yuri Shishkin (Russie) était invite comme professeur et a également donné un concert solo, qui a été “un des beaux moments du stage”. Durant plus de 9 jours, il y a eu des concerts chaque soir, certains par des étudiants. Le public pouvait entendre de la musique qui avait préparée avant les séminaires, ainsi que des pièces apprise pendant le séminaire. C’est un système intéressant de.master class, ou chaque étudiant peut aller vers chacun des professeur pour le cour. Cela donne aux participants de magnifiques opportunités de travailler avec 3 ou 4 professeurs internationaux, ainsi que d’échanger avec des traditions d’autres pays. Alexander Selivanov écrit: “C’est difficile d’imaginer ou je peux trouver autant de jeunes accorédonistes (plus de 30) de très bon niveau dans la region. Bravo au Séminaire Mietne et à Lech Puchnowski et son équipe pour tant d’années de succès. Its hard to imagine where I can find so many young accordionists (more than 30) of very high level in one place. Congratulations to the Mietne International Accordion Seminar and to Lech Puchnowski and his team for many years of successful work”. Images ce-dessous: Yuri Shishkin enseignant, Elwira Śliwkiewic enseignant. Last Day, photo du bas, de gauche à droite: Alexander Selivanov, Elwira Śliwkiewic, Yuri Shishkin, Jerzy Modrawski, Danuta Kaniewska avec sa fille, Lech Puchnowski. Disponible en ligne sont de 6 CD par Yuri Shishkin. 6 CD par Vladimir Zubitsky, finnois Accordéon Institut CD par Mika Väyrynen, 6 Viatcheslav Semionov CD. |
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Anne Landa Presente l’Accordion sur la television nationale espagnoleby Francesca Pigini, Pigini Accordion Factory |
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 L’accordéon de concert a apparu sur la television espagnole RTVE2 pour la première fois dans l’émission “Programa de Mano”, un programme dédié à la musique classique. Le 12 juillet, Anne Landa a présenté un répertoire, en collaboration avec l’association ACCO LAND, concentré spécialement sur la musique ancienne, dans le but d’enrichir le répertoire de l’accordéon de concert. Les œuvres interprétées sont sur le nouveau CD d’Anne, « Antonio de Cabezon 500ème anniversaire », enregistré par Arsis et dédié au compositeur Antonio de Cabezon (1510-1566) Son prochain projet est de présenter sur la RTVE un programme de la compositrice Elena Mendoza au stade du Real de Madrid (2014) Les prochains concerts de Anne : 6 août 20h - Iglesia de Santiago Apostol, Castrillo de Murcia, Burgos 7 août 20h - Los Balbases, Burgos 18 août 20h - Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor, Escalada, Burgos 26 août 20h - Iglesia de Santa María la Real, Sasamón, Burgos 27 août 20h - Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Reyes, Grijalba, Burgos Anne Landa enseigne l’accordéon et la Technique Alexander en espagnol, basque, anglais, italien et français. Elle a obtenu le plus haut diplôme d’accordéon au conservatoire sans Sebastian en Espagne, s’est produite et a enseigné à divers endroit d’Europe. Anne est membre de l’APTAE (Spanish Alexander Technique Teachers Association) et member de STAT (Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique). CD disponible en ligne intitulé WA Mozart et Anne Landa. |
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 In the world of show business, iPhone personal apps are the latest fashion and a sign of a good taste, quickly becoming an indispensable efficient career promotional tool.Musicians such as David Bowie, Britney Spears, Madonna, Paul Oakenfold, Pink, already have their own apps. Yuri Medianik (bayan, violin, bandoneon), conductor, Artistic Director of Pluri_Art Orchestra, quartet Emotion-orchestra, founder and director of International Art Festival Pluri_Art is the first in Russia among classical musicians to release a personal iPhone app. Medianik is a world class virtuoso, performing on the same stage with Yury Bashmet, Sergej Zhilin, Daniil Kramer, Aleksandra Paxmutova and Igor Krutoj. He is equally successful performing with symphonic, chamber and pop ensembles, playing tango, flamenco, jazz and taking part in theatrical projects. Yuri Medianik likes to broaden his public musical horizons in a unique way that no one else has done before. He was the first among Russian musicians to introduce Argentinean bandoneon to a wide audience, and first accordionist to offer an online master class for beginners. In the next few weeks he will be the first among academic musicians in Russia to present his personal iPhone app «Yuri Medianik». This free of charge downloadable product with multilingual interface support (English, Russian, Italian) will give you total access to the latest music tracks and video clips, groundbreaking news from musician's accounts and blogs on Facebook, Twitter, and Vkontakte, and the opportunity to stay updated on his concert schedule, to buy tickets, to make comments on the pictures, statuses, recordings, other users comments, and much more. The iPhone release is expected on 1st September 2011. For more detailed information email: art@pluriart.com Two Yuri Medianik CD's available online. |
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 Ksenija Sidorova has released her debut solo CD, ‘Classical Accordion’, on the Champs Hill label. Still in her early twenties, Latvian-born London-based Ksenija is already a highly accomplished artist, and has collaborated with many leading musicians including the Belcea Quartet, and Valery Gergiev with the CBSO. Born in Latvia in 1988, Ksenija Sidorova was encouraged to take up the accordion at the age of eight by her grandmother. Her studies took her to London where she was a prize-winning undergraduate at the Royal Academy of Music. In February 2009 Ksenija was a joint winner of the ‘Friends of the Royal Academy of Music Wigmore Award’, which led to her Wigmore Hall debut later that year. She also received the Worshipful Company of Musicians Silver Medal for the Maisie Lewis Award, and was the first accordionist to win the prestigious WCoM Prince’s Prize. Ksenija will be appearing in classical music magazines such as the BBC Music Magazine, Classical Music, and Classic Fm Magazine. The CD track list reads: Arne Norheim – ‘Flashing’, J.S. Bach – ‘Overture in the French Style’, Luciano Berio - Sequenza XIII “Chanson”, Domenico Scarlatti – ‘Sonata in D Minor, k77’, Domenico Scarlatti - ‘Sonata in D Major’, W. A. Mozart - 12 variations “Ah Vous Dirais-Je, Maman”, Alfred Schnittke – ‘Revis Fairytale’, Yuki Takahashi – ‘Like a Water Buffalo’, (Bonus track) Astor Piazzolla – ‘Five Tango Sensations – I – Asleep’, with the Sacconi Quartet. For further information email: freya.williams@eleventenths.co.uk |
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| The Conservatorium of Reut-Modiin (about halfway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem) invited the Yehuda Oppenheimer Quintet to perform some of his repertoire at their annual end of year concert on the 12th July. Photo above, left to right: Yehuda Oppenheimer, Micha ben Arie, Alon Milo, Micha Klappholz and Ronit Cohen. Yehuda wrote "how special, that half the players were students of his some 49 years ago." The audience was delighted to hear works like Maerchen-Symphonietta by Wuerthner and compositions by Oppenheimer. Composer Yehuda Oppenheimer joined with group to play his own composition Mini Valse and afterwards, several people said "they never expected an accordion ensemble to produce such a beautiful sound". Player Ronit Cohen is the Director of the Conservatorium of Reut-Modiin and it was her idea to form this group some 2 years ago. The group has been performing since then, sometimes with 6-7 players, sometimes less, with weekly rehearsals. They have been regularly performing for many elderly homes and other good will performances. eSheet arrangements, original compositions and CD's available at Yehuda Oppenheimer. |
Masterclass aec Jean-Louis Noton/Lullin Haute Savoie - Franceby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 "Du 10 au 17 juillet à Lullin Haute Savoie, Jean-Louis Noton a organisé une Master-Class à l’Hôtel de la Poste tenu par Marie-Odile et Gérard Chanel qui les ont accueillis dans une ambiance chaleureuse autour d’une table pleine de typicité. Les participants ont eu la chance de profiter des cours dispensés par Jean-Louis et Jean-Pierre Andréani à la tête du « Lullin’s Band » créé pour l’occasion ! Tous ont vécu une semaine riche en partage, en apprentissage et en enrichissement autour de la musique. Les stagiaires ont également pu profiter de la visite de Bruno Biard et de ses talents à l’occasion du 14 juillet. Pour clore cette semaine en beauté, un public nombreux est venu écouter le concert organisé le samedi soir et danser jusque tard dans la nuit. Musiciens et spectateurs sont ainsi repartis les têtes remplies de musique." |
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 Spanish accordionist Gorka Hermosa and flamenco guitarist José Luis Montón have combined their respective talents on a new CD titled ‘Flamenco-Etxea’ (‘Flamenco House’ in the Basque language), an amazing fusion of flamenco and Basque music. The music includes original compositions and even flamenco versions of Bach. The recording also includes contributions from the singers Carmen París, María Bersarte, Piruchi Apo and Xabier Euskitze, and the percussionist Odei Lizaso. For further information email: gorka@gorkahermosa.com |
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 The Accordions Worldwide news for July 25th 1997 reported that accordionist Mirco Patarini performed with the legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti in a concert that was broadcast live on television. This is one gig that Mirco will surely remember to this day! Mirco Patarini Participates at Luciano Pavarotti’s Concert - Italy Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl On Monday July 7th at the occasion of the "Dei Due Mondi" Festival in Spoleto (a little town famous for its beauty, near Assisi) an "extraordinary concert" was held and organised by the maestro Giancarlo Menotti. There, maestro Mirco Patarini and the festival's orchestra performed together with the very famous and international tenor Luciano Pavarotti. The concert was broadcast live on television. |
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 A unique show that combines two accordionists and the Portuguese Joao Gentil and the Argentinian Alejandro Britto. Musical and cultural exchanges emerges between a strong friendship of two musicians. This enhanced friendship grew through music and the passion for the accordion with the aim to join Portugal and Argentina bringing the Fado and Tango Chamamé to meet... " August 4 - STAGE Z - Restaurant Dinner Concert-Master Joe - Torch (reservations 96 2810719 or tcacao@gmail.com) August 5 - Cultural and Recreational Center Pena - Canterbury August 6 - Leech Bar - Beach Torch August 7 - Non Festivities in Honor of Mrs. Hope - Vila Nova (Outil) Musicians Andrew Ely - 7 string guitar Lucas Rocha - 7 string guitar Luis Formiga - Percussion Alejandro Britt - Acordeon Gonzalez System John Gentil - Chromatic Accordion For further information: joaogentil1@gmail.com |
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 The Paris Moscou Duo – accordionists Domi Emorine and Roman Jbanov – perform during August at:July 31st to August 5th – training course, Stage, Casino Municipale, La Bourboule (63) August 1st, 9pm – concert at the Maire (Town Hall), Mont-Dore (63) August 27th concert in Gex (01) For further information email: duopm@sfr.fr |
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  The Brazilian quartet LiberTango, featuring accordionist Marcelo Caldi (right), perform at the Teatro Carlos Gomes, Praça Tiradentes s/n, Centro, Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday August 2nd, 7pm.One of the best-known tango groups in Brazil, LiberTango are inspired by Argentinean masters Astor Piazzolla and Carlos Gardel. Libertango gives a special touch of Brazilianness to tango, and have thrilled audiences for over 15 years in Brazil. |
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| The jazz quintet Hot Club of Detroit, featuring French accordionist and bandoneon player Julien Labro, have announced their concert tour schedule for August and September. The quintet line up is Julien Labro (accordion), Evan Perri and Paul Brady (acoustic guitars), Carl Cafagna (saxophones) and Andrew Kratzat (double bass). Tour dates are: August 6th, 8pm – Towne Square Stage, Oakville, Ontario, Canada August 11th, 7.30pm – Germano’s, Baltimore, Maryland, USA August 12th, 8pm – Jazz @ the Powerhouse, Annapolis, Maryland August 13th, 8pm – Snail Pie Lounge, Glenville, Pennsylvania August 14th, 7.30pm – The Long Park’s Music Series, Lancaster, Pennsylvania August 17th, 8.15pm - Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside, Ohio August 21st – private event, Old Tappan, New Jersey September 1st, 6pm - Al Fresco Jazz and Blues series @ New Center Park, Detroit, Michigan September 2nd - Grand Hotel’s Labor Day Weekend Jazz Festival, Mackinac Island, Michigan September 4th – Pyramid Stage, Detroit International Jazz Festival September 5th – Oblivion Project, Detroit International Jazz Festival September 17th – MI Fest 2011, Brooklyn, Michigan For further information email: julien@julienlabro.com |
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 Accordionist Marco Lo Russo performs this weekend, as follows:July 27th, 9pm – Marco Lo Russo Quartet, Cava di Roselle, Grosseto July 29th, 10pm – with Massimo De Martino, NOLIVE', Latina Lido July 30th, 9.30pm – Piazzale Europa, Sperlonga For further information email: stampa@marcolorusso.com |
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 David Vernon (accordion) and Dick Lee (clarinet) perform several times at Valvona & Crolla, 19 Elm Row (off Leith Road), Edinburgh EH7 4AA, during August in concerts that form part of the annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Each performance lasts for one hour. Valvona & Crolla is listed as Fringe Festival Venue 67. The dates are: Tuesday August 9th, 3pm; Thursday 11th, 5.45pm; Friday 12th, 5.45pm; Monday 15th, 1pm; Wednesday 17th, 3pm; Wednesday 24th, 5.45pm; Monday 29th, 5.45pm David Vernon and reeds player Dick Lee perform a mixture of high energy Klezmer, Jewish and Gypsy rhythms, Balkan, French musette, tango, jazz, even some light classical and Scottish traditional music. For further information email: dvernon100@aol.com |
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 The musette accordionist Gilou performs in the evening at la Fête de l'Escargot, Place de la République, Digoin, Saône-et-Loire, Burgondy, on Sunday August 7th and Monday 8th. |
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 The Victor Prieto Trio is performing on the 3rd Thursday of each month, starting on August 18th, 9pm, at Café Terraza 7, 40-19 Gleane Street, Elmhurst, New York 11373. Accordionist Victor Prieto will be accompanied by Jorge Roeder (bass) and Tupac Mantilla (percussion and drums). For further information email: victorprieto2001@yahoo.com |
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  Betty Jo Simon selling her 3 new CD's titled 'Mamma Mia', catalog: bjsimon201, 'Musically Yours', catalog: bjsimon202 and 'Alpen Spielers', catalog: bjsimon203 with sound samples. Music performed by Betty Jo Simon. Purchase online. |
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 Yuri Shishkin selling his new CD titled 'Libretto', catalog yshishkin06 with sound samples. Music performed by Yuri Shishkin. Purchase online. |
by Linda Soley Reed, AAA President
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 The American Accordionists' Association (AAA) website has been updated with a new look and style including new information. |
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 Zevy Zions - accordionist,arranger, solo musician, release 1 new music for accordion available for purchase online. 'Hava Nagila', catalog:zzions015. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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 Gary Dahl - Author, composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator announces the following updated music titles for purchase on-line. 'Un bel di vedremo (One Fine Day) Madama Butterfly ', catalog:DH0105, 'Something', catalog:DH0124 and 'Tango Of Roses', catalog:DH0162. Samples for this music is now available at the Music For Accordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
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| CD Reviews Index for the review of “Breathbox" CD, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. Artist is Antti Paalanene. |
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