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Neue Webseite für Harmonikas im Internet - Austriaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Es ist so weit - ein neues Harmonikaportral wurde eröffnet, das allen diatonischen Instrumenten gewidmet ist – Diatonic News. Die Webseite bringt monatlich neue Nachrichten mit und über die diatonische Welt und ihren Spielern. Der Editor ist Werner Weibert aus Österreich. Werner Weibert ist Direktor des HVÖ (Harmonika Verband Österreichs), seit vielen Jahren CIA-Delegierter und aktiv in der Jury, Mitglied des bekannten Wiener Akkordeon Chamber Ensemble (Viennese Accordion Ensemble), das in viele Kontinente der Welt mit Konzerttouren bereiste. In unseren Diatonischen Nachrichten wird es Berichte geben, wie über die 6. Internationale Harmonika Weltmeisterschaft und den 16. Nationalen Harmonikawettbewerbes in St.Kanzian, Österreich, der vom HVÖ (Harmonika Verband Österreich) durchgeführt wurde. In den Mai Diatonic News gibt es einen ausgezeichneten Foto-Report dieser beliebten Veranstaltung. Bitte senden Sie Nachrichteninformation an Werner Weibert jeweils vor Ende eines jeden Monats damit diese in den Diatonic News inseriert werden können. Alle Artikel werden in originaler Sprache veröffentlicht. Für eine eventuelle Übersetzung (translation) schlagen wir vor auf die online Internet-Übersetzungen (translation) zurückzugreifen. |
Fan Club Gründung auf Accordion-Space4u.comby accordion-space4u.com |
Auf accordion-space4u.com haben nun alle Akkordeonkünstler, Akkordeonfirmen und Herstellen, Organisatoren von Festivals und Wettbewerben, Verbände, Orchester etc.die Möglichkeit sich "Fan-Club" zu erstellen und sich so der Akkordeonwelt vorzustellen um auf ihre Events oder ähnliches aufmerksam zu machen. Das accordion-space4u.com Design erlaubt das Hochladen von Fotos, Videos, Soundtracks ohne großer technischen Webseite Fähigkeiten zu besitzen. Für Besucher auf Ihre Webseite ist nicht erforderlich sich zu registrieren - Sie haben eine leicht sich zu merkende Internet-Adresse und Sie können von jedem Internet-Computer in der Welt einloggen. Ihre Besucher können sich „become fans“ werden, ohne daß diese persönliche Daten oder Passwörter eintragen müssen und können Nachrichten, Pressemitteilung, Blog, an tausende von "Fans" mit mit nur einem Klick senden. Dies ist ein ausgezeichnetes System Ihre "Fans" laufend über Ihre Aktivitäten zu informieren neue CD's, Videos, Konzerte, Wettbewerbe, Veranstaltungen, neue Produkte. Es ist unglaublich einfach und absolut keine Weberstellungskenntisse sind dazu erforderlich. Die neuen accordion-space4u.com Fan-Clubs sind jetzt im Aufbau und werden in den nächsten paar Monaten jede Woche in unseren Nachrichten veröffentlicht. Nützen Sie diese wunderbare neue Kommunikations-Möglichkeit, die es Ihnen ermöglicht mit aller Welt in Kontakt zu treten. Möchten Sie zusätzliche Information, dann schreiben Sie bitte an holda@paoletii-kampl.com |
Süd-Pazifik/Neuseeland Meisterschaften - Neuseelandby Heather Masefield |
Die Süd-Pazifik-Akkordeon-Meisterschaften (South Pacific Daily Reports) und die Neuseeland Akkordeon Meisterschaften (South Pacific Accordion Championships) werden am Samstag 30. und Sonntag 31. Mai in Epsom durchgeführt. In diesem Jahr findet diese Veranstaltung in einem kleineren Ramen als sonst statt, weil viele Neuseeländer sich für den im August 2009 stattfindenden Coupe Mondiale in Takapuna vorbereiten. Neuseeland Visa-Schwierigkeiten haben Marko Miletic aus Serbien (Gewinner des 2008 Coupe Mondiale’s (Coupe Mondiale) Piano-Akkordeon-Kategorie) gehindert bei diesem Bewerb teilzunehmen. Täglich South Pacific Berichte (South Pacific Daily Reports) einschließlich der Ergebnisse gibt es bei uns online nachzulesen. |
Neue CD mit Gary Blair jun.und sen. - GBby Rob Howard |
Zum ersten Mal hat Gary Blair zusammen mit seinem Sohn Gary eine CD mit dem Titel "A Chip Off the Old Block“ aufgenommen. Gary Blair, Senior ist ein international bekannter Akkordeonspieler und Lehrer, während sein Sohn dabei ist die meisten der Akkordeon-Wettbewerbe im Vereinigten Königreich von Großbritannien zu gewinnen. Die Tracks sind: "Anna-Polka", "Die Rose", "Vacances Tyroliennes', 'Czardas' (V. Monti)," Tutto Pepe "," Das Huhn im März auf die Midden' / 'Chicken Reel "," Marietta " "Heidi's Waltz" / "Die Levear Waltz", "Dizzy Akkordeon", "Retour des Hirondelles", "Preludio" (A. Volpi), 'Minka', 'Carrickfergus',' Klarinette Polka "und" Das Kufsteiner Lied ". Für weitere Informationen E-Mail: gazzapt@yahoo.co.uk |
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World Accordion Dayby Rob Howard |
A large number of events on or near May 6th, World Accordion Day, took place in many countries. Reports on many of these events can be found on World Accordion Day Website. |
President’s Night Celebration, Stockport – UKby Rob Howard |
Stockport Accordion Club’s contribution to World Accordion Day, on May 6th, was a ‘President’s Night’ concert, which proved to be a non-stop feast of music. With no booked guest, the club members provided most of the music. This included the SAC Band (MD Dennis Pepler), SAC Orchestra (MD Brian Jenkins), SAC Jazz Band (Marj Howard – trumpet, Brian Jenkins – tenor horn, John Nixon – clarinet, Derek Pritchard – tenor sax, Tony Wynroe – keyboard, and Johnny Coleclough - vocals), a quartet: Rachel White, Sarah Hodge, Jason & Justin Ryan (playing a great version of ‘Lord of the Dance’), Dennis Pepler, Chris Green and Betty Molloy, Gillian Curvis (on keyboard), Brennan Wilson and Leo Hickey, Ray Peacock, Marj and Rob Howard ( trumpet and Roland FR7), John Higham, Derek Stubbs, and two short spots by SAC Vice President Pearl Fawcett-Adriano. The concert marked the 75th birthday of SAC President Johnny Coleclough – a marvellous ambassador for the accordion, who revelled in the proceedings from beginning to end. The President’s Night also saw the premiere appearance of Rob Howard’s new book ‘An A to the Z of the Accordion, Volume 4’, which sold lots of copies on the night. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
Accordion Radio Show, Stanley – Falkland Islandsby Rob Howard |
Accordion player and enthusiast Derek Howatt has begun to present a fortnightly programme of accordion music over Falkland Islands Radio Station. The first show, broadcast on May 24th, featured the music of Arthur Spink, Harry Hussey, Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, Will Starr, and Phil Cunnningham, not only entertaining the listeners, but also demonstrating the versatility and different sounds that can be produced by the accordion together with different styles of playing. The next programme, on June 7th, 5pm local time, features the music of Sharon Shannon. FIRS radio can be heard on the Internet via the website www.reciva.com. |
Italian Language Celebrity Interview of Corrado Rojac - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Italian language interview of Corrado Rojac is now on the Celebrity Interviews website. |
Future events |
Carlos Buono & Beltango Unica – Serbia, Germanyby Rob Howard |
Beltango is a quintet from Serbia, specialising in tango, in all its various forms. Their style of tango incorporates Argentinean and Balkan ethnic influences. Beltango’s next two performances, in Belgrade and Berlin, will feature the famous Argentinean composer and bandoneonist Carlos Buono. The name of this collaboration is Buono & Beltango Orquesta Unica, and a major European tour is planned for spring 2010. May 28th, 8pm - Madlenianum Opera & Theatre, Belgrade May 30th - Ballhaus Rixdorf, Berlin Tango Festival For further information email: info@beltango.com |
Jeancristophe in Concert, Lille – Franceby Rob Howard |
French accordionist Jeancristophe, from Calais, performs in concert at the Wazemmes Festival in Lille on May 29th, 8pm. For further information email: management@vailloline.com |
Frédéric Deschamps Seminar & Grayson Masefield Concert - USAby Harley Jones |
The last 4 weeks has been a busy time for Frédéric Deschamps. He was in China for Master Classes and jury at the Shanghai Spring Accordion Festival. The back to Europe to attend Klingenthal and Spoleto International competitions. There his pupils won the first and second places in both competitions Petar Maric (Serbia - student Alexander Nikolic) and Grayson Masefield (New Zealand). Now Frédéric Deschamps is in the United States of America as President of the CMA, invited by the national delegate CMA for the USA, Patricia Bartell. Adults and children at the seminars will discover new pedagogy methods and innovative advice, as well as see the training of Grayson Masefield, a student of Frédéric Deschamps for 3 years. This young artist, prize winner of the Trophée Mondial in Variety and Classical, winner at Castelfidardo Classical (category D) last October, will perform the entire repertoire of classic and variety programs, this Saturday evening at the theater in Spokane (Washington State). Among the master class participants is Yevgeny Nosov, Belarusian-born American who is preparing for the CMA Trophee Mondiale which will be held this year in Portugal from 23 to 27 September 2009. |
MAAA Special Meeting, Massachusetts - USAby Rob Howard |
On Sunday afternoon, May 31st, New Hampshire Accordion Association (NHAA) will be guests of the Massachusetts Accordion Association (MAAA) at a special joint meeting at the First Congregational Church, 1.30pm, Natick, MA. Donna Regis will be conducting and performing with the NHAA ensemble and has been invited to conduct the combined MAAA-NHAA ensemble. The NHAA performance will offer a preview of ‘Accordions Now! 2009’, scheduled for August 7th and 8th in Manchester, NH. The combined MAAA-NHAA ensemble will play two of Donna Regis’ arrangements (one co-arranged with Tony Lovello) from the 2008 ‘Accordions Now! Festival Orchestra program. Lynda Fish and Donna Regis will also perform a couple of duets. For further information email: donnaregis@comcast.net |
Zoltan Orosz Concert Dates, Budapest - Hungaryby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
Accordionist Zoltan Orosz performs the following concerts during June: June 2nd, 5pm – Vörösmarty, 1051 Budapest 8th, 5pm - Musikschule Galambos János, Grassalkovich út 169, 1239 Budapest 20th, 7.45pm - Caféhaus Apicius, 8440 Herend, Kossuth u. 135 20th, 10.30pm - Haus der Künste, 8210 Gödöllo, Szabadság út 6 25th, 1pm - Csili Kulturzentrum Theatersaal, Bubik István, Budapest 30 th, 8pm - Csongrád, Kossuth tér 7 Zoltan Orosz studied the accordion and the organ in Budapest, and has gone on to become a virtuoso performer, with an international repertoire and appeal, and with several recordings to his credit. For further information email: csirmaz@harmonika.hu |
Accordion Festival, Chatonnay – Franceby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
The first accordion festival, organised by the accordéon club de Chatonnay, takes place in Chatonnay (Nord Isère 5km from Saint Jean de Bournay) on June 13th and 14th. The festival takes place in the halls Polyvalente and Gymnase, with a guest list that includes Jean-Robert Chappelet, Jean Louis Noton, Peter Soave and Mady Soave and an accordion quartet from Zagreb, Croatia. For further information email: pitcok@wanadoo.fr |
Akkordeon-Ensembles Hermi Kaleta Concert, Vienna – Austriaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
On Saturday June 20th, 6pm, in the Volksheim Groß Jedlersdorf 1210 Wien, Siemensstraße 17, the das Akkordeon-Ensembles Hermi Kaleta will hold a concert with Plamena Ivanova violin, and Nikola Djoric – accordion, as guests. For further information email: kaleta.hermi@aon.at |
Friedrich Lips Accordion Workshop, Imst - Austriaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
For the 10th time the city of Imst (located in Tyrol, near Innsbruck) will organize a workshop for musicians and artists of different styles from July 13th to 17th 2009. Participants will have the opportunity to combine some relaxing days with artistic activity. Famous teacher/concert artist Friedrich Lips (from the Gnessin Academy of Music in Moscow) will give solo lessons to participants giving his view of how to solve musical and technical problems, performance on stage, etc. A wonderful opportunity to have tuition from Friedrich Lips, from one of the worlds most famous accordion artist and teacher. For further information email: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at |
New and Updated Sites |
Zoltan Orosz new CDsby Zoltan Orosz |
A new site selling 3 CDs titled "Accordion In Black And White", "Thousandfaced Accordion" and "Under The Paris Sky" with sound samples. Music performed by Zoltan Orosz. Purchase online. |
2009 Coupe Mondiale Website Update - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
2009 Coupe Mondiale Website Update is now online. There is a new date of 30th June for registration at the discount price. Many other minor updates online too. |
USA News, June Edition - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
The next edition of the USA News, June edition, will be online on the 1st June 2009. |
Updated AATA Website, Download Program - Australiaby Tania Lukic-Marx |
Updated AATA website for the 2009 Australian International Accordion Championships and Festival, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June, 2009. The program for the event is available online now as a download at: Australian International Championships |
CD Reviews |
Accordeon Obsessionby Renato Belardinelli |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of “Accordeon Obsession” by Sergiu Popa |
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