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9ème édition de l’Art Festival ‘Italia Award’, Roseto degli Abruzzi (TE) - Italy
Mariage d’Alexander Selivanov et Yulia Amerikova à Castelfidardo - Italie
Concert de gala pour le World Accordion Day, au Théâtre National de Macédoine – Skopje - Macédoine
Reportage quotidiens : Championnats et festival 2015 du pacifique sud et de Nouvelle zélande.
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New eBook Released, Italian Spectacular Arranged by Gary Dahl - USAVideo: Concertino Accordion Band on ‘Romania’s Got Talent’ - RomaniaCIA Coupe Mondiale Candidates Selection, Nocera Terinese – ItalyVideo: Buttons & Bellows Official Promo Video - SerbiaDavid Ross to receive top NAAFC award, Scotland – UKRecent Performances of Volodymyr Runchak Works - UkraineSushama Satav Hits the High Notes, Maharashtra – IndiaFandango - the Winner of Klingenthal competition - 6 05 2015International Masterclass by Grayson Masefield, Nocera Terinese - ItalyVideo: Paraibano Paraibano - Clã Brasil, Lucy Alves (Accordion) - Brazil‘14 Years Ago’: Castelfidardo Museum’s 20th Anniversary in May 2001 - Italy
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Daniel Mille Concerts – France, Colombia, MoroccoStanislav Angelov in ‘Last Night of the Proms’ concert, Port Elizabeth - South AfricaYuri Shishkin Master Class, Nocera Terinese (CZ) - ItalyVideo: Klaus Paier & Asja Valcic New CD, Next Performances - AustriaJulien and Dimitri Bouclier Dinner-Concert, Montrond-les-Bains – FranceVideo: June Performances Milos Milivojevic - UKSan Francisco Accordion Club’s 25th & 100th Anniversaries, California - USALeonard Brown Concert, Perth – UKCraven Accordion Orchestra Club Night, North Yorkshire – UKKaren Tweed’s News, Roscommon – Republic of Ireland, UK, USA, PortugalAccordion Master Class with Stefan Hussong, Sicily – Italy
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New Music eSheet Säkkijärven Polka Arrangement by Zevy Zions - USAAvailable: Awakening Album by Stas Venglevski and Joan Sommers - USAUpdated Site: Marco Lo Russo New CD, Biography and Pictures Updates - ItalyUpdate Site: Gary Dahl, Arranger, Composer, Teacher - USA
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Festival International d’Accordéon de Shenzhen 2015 - Chineby Harley Jones |
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 Le Festival international d’accordéon de Shenzhen 2015 sera le premier festival d’accordéon annuel de Chine et se tiendra dans la ville de Shenzen du 16 au 20 juillet 2015.Ce nouvel évènement-accordéon majeur a invité un jury et des artistes de : (ordre alpha) France, Finlande, Grande-Bretagne, Italie, Lituanie, Nouvelle Zélande, Russie, Serbie, Corée du Sud, Ukraine et USA. La manifestation proposera aussi quatre merveilleux concerts. Le Professeur Li Cong Président de la China Accordion Association (CAA) « Souhaite la bienvenue aux concurrents du monde entier pour les compétitions internationales richement dotées ». Réglement du concours et toutes informations dont les hôtels sont à : 2015 Shenzhen La date de clôture des inscriptions est le 15 juin 2015. Le Professeur Li Cong « invite aussi tous les passionnés d’accordéon et visiteurs du monde entier à vivre les superbes concerts et les concours dans une salle de concert moderne de niveau international dotée d’une excellente acoustique. La salle est accessible en traversant simplement la rue depuis un hôtel de qualité aux tarifs raisonnables». La ville de Shenzhen est une destination très prisée. Shenzhen est un grande ville moderne dotée d’un climat agréable, près des aéroports internationaux de Hong Kong et Guangzhou offrant un large choix de vols à bons prix depuis la plupart des pays, avec des moyens de transport faciles vers Shenzhen. Le Festival international d’accordéon de Shenzhen 2015 se tiendra dans une salle de concert moderne de niveau international avec une excellente acoustique et un bon équipement lumières, les diverses prestations ne pourraient donc sonner mieux. La salle est accessible en traversant simplement la rue depuis un hôtel de qualité aux tarifs raisonnables. |
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9ème édition de l’Art Festival ‘Italia Award’, Roseto degli Abruzzi (TE) - Italyby Renzo Ruggieri |
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 Le concours annuel du « prix d’Italie » (ouvert seulement aux candidats italiens) est partie intégrante du 9ème Festival d’Accordéon (Concorso Fisarmonica) qui se tiendra du 20 au 21 juin à Degli Abruzzi (TE) – Italie. Le directeur artistique en est Renzo Ruggieri (photo de droite), et le directeur artistique du prix Orpheus est Gerlando Gatto. Ce festival inclut aussi les qualifications italiennes pour le Trophée Mondial de la CMA qui se tiendra cette année du 20 au 25 octobre à Martigny, Suisse. Parmi les catégories de concours : - Etudiants - catégories par âge en classique, variété et diatonique. - Concert - catégories junior & senior, en classique, variété et diatonique. - Groupes, catégories classique, jazz et world music. Téléchargez règlement, modalités et formulaire d’inscriptions ici : 2015AArt.pdf |
Mariage d’Alexander Selivanov et Yulia Amerikova à Castelfidardo - Italieby Elisa Lanari, Scandalli Accordions |
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 Mercredi 27 mai 2015, les célébres accordénistes russes Alexander Selivanov et Yulia Amerikova se sont mariés à Castelfidardo. Ils avaient décidé de passer ce moment si important de leur vie dans la patrie de l’accordéon à cause de leur amour et passion pour cet instrument. C’est le maire de Castelfidardo, Mirco Soprani, qui a célébré la cérémonie en la mairie (photo ci-dessus), cérémonie au cours de laquelle il a déclaré qu’ils pouvaient être fiers et honorés d’un mariage aussi impressionnant qui resterait dans l’histoire de l’accordéon à Castelfidardo. Les amis et la famille, de Russie et d’Italie, étaient présents, spécialement l’équipe des accordéons Scandalli qui a d’une seule voix adressé tous ses voeux à Yulia et Alexander pour leur nouvelle vie commune. Après la cérémonie, le couple et ses invités ont visité le musée international de l’accordéon où Yulia Amerikova a fait don de son premier accordéon au musée, en remerciement de l’hospitalité du Président du musée, Vincenzo Canali. Alexander et Yulia ont ensuite fêté leur mariage avec tous les invités autour d’un merveilleux dîner à l’ Hôtel Monteconero voisin. |
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Concert de gala pour le World Accordion Day, au Théâtre National de Macédoine – Skopje - Macédoineby Anica Karakutovska |
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 Photo ci-dessus : tous les participants. Une rose rouge signifiant « Nous aimons l’accordéon » était sur scène pendant le concert.Le concert de gala du World Accordion Day était organisé par l’association macédonienne des accordéonistes “Ljubiteli na klasicna muzika” de Skopje. Le concert qui s’est tenu au Théâtre National de Macédoine de Skopje le 16 mai fut l’un des événements les plus prestigieux du mois de mai à Skopje, Macédoine. Reportage photo à : 2015 Macedonia Se sont produit aux concerts des étudiants de la classe de la professeure Zorica Karakutovska et des artistes connus de Macédoine. Le programme comprenait des œuvres de Mozart, Derbenko, Bete Ilin, Semjonov, Piazzolla, et autres. Les standings ovations prolongées ont été méritées et justifiées. Le projet est soutenu par le programme national de la Culture de la République de Macédoine et l’information avait été relayée par tous les principaux journaux du pays. La présidente de la MAA, professeure Zorica Karakutovska, avait fait des apparitions sur les programme de la TV nationale. Le point culminant du concert fut la première de la composition “Macedonian Paraphrase No.3” du compositeur Bete Ilin interprétée par le trio AkordioM, composé de Zorica Karakutovska, Bojan Volcevski et Filip Stamevski. Reportage photo à : 2015 Macedonia Photo ci-dessous du AkordioM Trio: Filip Stamevski, Zorica Karakutovska et Bojan Volchevski |
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Reportage quotidiens : Championnats et festival 2015 du pacifique sud et de Nouvelle zélande.by Harley Jones |
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 Reports quotidiens avec horaires, photos et vidéos seront en ligne à : 2015SouthPacLes Championnats du pacifique Sud incluant les championnats de Nouvelle-Zélande se sont tenus à Epsom, Auckland, samedi 30 et dimanche 31 mai. Les candidats venaient de Chine, Australie et Nouvelle-Zélande. Le dépliant (Règlement et modalités) pour 2015 est en ligne : 2015 NZ Prospectus Histoire de l’accordéon en Nouvelle-Zélande avec ajout 2011, Cat. nzaa1081. Horaire de l’évènement et reportages quotidiens à : 2015SouthPac |
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  Gary Dahl has released a new eBook titled Italian Spectacular. Gary Dahl writes: "The Italian contribution to music over the centuries is an artistic treasure we all can enjoy. The accordion, because of its orchestral capabilities, brings this joy to all accordionists and their listeners. The Italian Spectacular book of arrangements will enable every accordionist to enhance this great heritage of musical history." You can see samples of each piece at Catalog: DH08-eB eBook means that the book is emailed to you. Purchase online for USD$35.50 or Euro equivalent at: DH08-eB This eBook Italian Spectacular is Collection #8 in a series of eBooks by Gary Dahl that have proved to be very popular: DH01-eB - Latin Spectacular! Collection #1- eBook DH02-eB - Favourite French Standards Collection #2 - eBook DH03-eB - The American Songbook Collection #3- eBook DH04-eB - Favourite Waltzes and Polkas Collection #4 - eBook DH05-eB - Easy Listening Variety Collection #5 - eBook DH06-eB - Easy Listening Variety Collection #6 - eBook DH07-eB - Traditional Polish Carols Collection #7 - eBook DH08-eB - Italian Spectacular Collection #8 - eBook There is a special for clients wanting to purchase all 8 eBooks at: DH01-08eB Gary Dahl is widely known as a virtuoso accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator. |
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| Last week we reported that the Concertino Accordion Band would perform live on ‘Romania’s Got Talent’ TV show (ProTV channel) on Friday May 22nd, 8.30pm, Bucharest, Romania. Above is the video of their successful performance. |
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| The selection of Italian competitors for the 68th CIA Coupe Mondiale took place on Sunday May 17th at the Conservatorio di PI Tchaikovsky, Nocera Terinese (CZ), Italy. The successful candidates (picture above) to represent Italy include: Junior virtuoso - Daniele Carabetta, Egidio Apuzzo Junior classical - Raffaele Gareri Senior virtuoso - Mario Pilusso Master - Antonio Sapia Senior classical - Giancarlo Palena The senior classical candidate will be sponsored by the cultural Italian Accordion Cultural Association, Italian member of the CIA, and IMF-UNESCO, and promoter of this event, who will sponsor the costs of the hotel for the finalists chosen by the international jury (picture below): Marco Gemelli, Grayson Masefield, Antonio Spaccarotella, Ivano Biscardi, and Mirco Patarini. The 68th Coupe Mondiale takes place in Torku in Finland from October 6th to 11th 2015. |
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 Petar Maric & Aleksandar Nikolic - Tango Reaction (Official Promo Trailer) Petar Maric (accordion) World Champion in Classical, Virtuoso and Electronic Music & Aleksandar Nikolic (bandoneon), Astor Piazzolla Music Award Winner, leader of Beltango Quintet. After 15 years of collaboration like professor and student they finally met each other at concert stage in special project called Tango Reaction. The Duo Tango Reaction of Aleksandar Nikolic and Petar Maric recently toured in Austria and Germany and recently released a CD titled Tango Reaction, Catalog: beltango5 |
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| Picture above: David Ross at a recent NAAFC meeting. Accordionist David Ross, aged 80, who was introduced to the instrument 70 years ago by his father, will receive this year’s top award “for invaluable contribution to Scottish music” by the National Association of Accordion & Fiddle Clubs. The ceremony takes place on Sunday June 28th in the Huntingtower Hotel, Perth, during the NAAFC Annual General Meeting and Celebrity Luncheon. David said: “I’ve had so many highlights but this award must be the biggest honour that I’ve had. I’m a founder member of the association and the only founding member left”. Others to be similarly honoured on June 28th include Kenny Wilson, Iain Wilson and Gordon Young. Still an active accordionist, David Ross has traveled the world with his beloved Shand Morino, and has played across the UK, Norway, Germany, and the USA. He even played a private concert for Christopher Lee and friends in a bedroom at a luxury hotel after a personal request from the Hammer Horror movie actor. As well as his skills as a musician and composer, David Ross is also a prominent dance band leader, and plays a supporting role with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. He is also well-known for his dedication to training and encouragement of young musicians. Also a concert organiser, it was David Ross who persuaded the late, great Dermot O’Brien to make his first of many tours of Scotland in 1973. As for his June 28th date in Perth, David said, “I’ve hardly missed a single AGM since the association started. There’s around 70 or so societies and there’s usually about 150 people there - you always get a wee tune.” Picture below: David Ross Band circa 1980. |
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 Volodymyr Runchak had several concerts recently that featured his works which we have shown in the previous two weeks news. This week Borys Talko performs Volodymyr Runchak works.Video 1: Published on May 11, 2015, Borys Talko (accordion) playing Portraits of composers, suite No. 1 for accordion in 3 mov. (2. Imitation to D. Shostakovich, 3. Near the portrait of N. Paganini, 4. Devoted to I. Stravinsky) Video 2: Published on May 11, 2015, Three folk pieces, Suite No. 2 (Ukrainian) for accordion in 3 mov. Borys Talko (accordion, Odessa\Ukraine) |
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 Excerpts from an article in the Pune Mirror, Mumbai written by: Ketaki Latkar. Sushama Satav has been playing and teaching five different instruments for over two decades. She plays five different musical instruments, and has been teaching music enthusiasts for over 20 years. And now, Sushama Satav's school, Kasturi Music Academy, is gearing up to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a concert. The 54-year-old will be organising a four-hour concert on the theme of women's empowerment, which has been chosen not just for its relevance but also to laud unsung women and encourage women to understand what liberation really stands for. Satav, who plays and teaches the accordion, synthesiser, piano, guitar, and mandolin at her academy on Law College Road, started teaching in 1990. In order to encourage students to learn with the objective to perform in front of an audience and to give them the feel of stage, she resolved to organise a concert annually and has been doing it for the last 24 years. |
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| The video above is by Fandango, their winning performance at the 2015 Klingenthal Accordion Competition Category V competition, held on the 6th May 2015. Fandango ensemble members are: Maksim Fedorov (accordion, leader), Semen Denisov (violin), Ivan Muratidi (violin), Artem Valentinov (viola), Vasily Ratkin (cello). Maksim Fedorov has released several CD's of chamber music with accordion which we will feature in future articles. |
by Eleonora Ienaro
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 An International Master Class led by Grayson Masefield, award-winning accordionist now based in Switzerland, took place on Friday May 15th at the Conservatorio di PI Tchaikovsky, Nocera Terinese (CZ), Italy.Grayson Masefield focused on the mastery of improvement in aspects of technical and musical interpretation, and shared his considerable knowledge with the many students who participated in this master class. The objectives included offering new musical scenarios and dealing with new repertoire, looking at issues involved from different perspectives. This master class is part of a series organised by Antonio Spaccarotella, tutor at the Conservatorio di PI Tchaikovsky, intended to develop technique and aid research, and also to give the students a concrete foundation for performing in the artistic world of today and the future. eTracks album only 10 Euro at: Grayson Masefield |
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| Music from Brazil. The talented family group Clã Brasil (Clan Brazil) lead by very popular singer Lucy Alves. In this video, Lucy feature her accordion playing performing "Milonga para missões" composed by another accordionist Gilberto Monteiro. |
by Rob Howard
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 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending May 25th 2001 included an article describing the celebrations held in Castelfidardo, Italy, for the 20th anniversary of the opening of the world-famous International Accordion Museum Castelfidardo. This magnificent educational resource continues to the present day to interest and amaze visitors from around the world, who are invariably fascinated by the diverse range of accordions and memorabilia that tell the story of our favourite instrument. Anniversary Celebrations at Castelfidardo Accordion Museum - Italy Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl The 20th anniversary of the International Accordion Museum Castelfidardo, was celebrated in style on May 9th at the Astra Theatre in Castelfidardo. Beniamino Bugiolacchi (picture left) took part both as the host and guest of honour. Nothing could have marked this event better than the decision to use the huge accordion built by Giancarlo Francenella as a backdrop for this special evening. When the curtain was raised, the audience was amazed at the sight of the instrument - the largest in the world. As this accordion can actually be played, it could not have been used solely as a prop, so Mirco Patarini assisted by Roberto Lucanero at the bellows end, played Astor Piazzolla's "Oblivion", accompanied by the Milonga Quintet. After this opening piece, the evening unfolded with alternating performances and prize-giving sessions. Musical guests included the Milonga Quintet with Cesare Chiacchiaretta (who played ‘Romance’ by Paolo Picchio and works by Piazzolla), Roberto Lucanero (whose performance was acclaimed by the audience), Albertino Bastianoni (one of the most accomplished professional musicians of the Italian dance hall scene), Pino Di Modugno (who performed a series of pieces on the MIDI accordion), Giuliano Cameli (with his traditional hurdy-gurdy), Sergio Castelli and Giuliano Leoni (two accordionists who in the past have donated accordions to the Museum), Pasquale Coviello and Mirco Patarini. Patarini gave a tribute to Luciano Fancelli with his arrangement of ‘La Cumparsita’. At the event finale all the artists appeared together on stage for a performance of Gianni Morandi's song ‘La Fisarmonica’ (the accordion), sung by surprise guest Mina Grossi. The Castelfidardo City Council thanked all those who contributed to this special evening with a copy of a splendid lithography by Tonino Guerra. |
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 French accordionist and composer Daniel Mille, from Grenoble, performs this and next month, as follows:May 29th – concert with the singer Dorsaf Hamdani, Saint-Marcellin, France May 30th - concert with the singer Dorsaf Hamdani, Soissons, France June 1st - master class, Bogotá, Colombia June 2nd – Piazzolla concert, Jorge Eliécer Gaitan Theatre, Bogota, Colombia June 5th - Festival Mawazine, Rabat, Morocco June 7th – solo concert, Chaumont, France June 12th - Piazzolla concert, Maison-Lafitte Jazz Festival, France |
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 Accordionist Stanislav Angelov performs as a guest with the Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra in ‘Last Night of the Proms’ concerts at the Feathermarket Hall, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on Saturday May 30th, 5pm, and on Sunday May 31st, 3pm. Stanislav Angelov is part of the orchestra’s program of popular classics. The concert also includes soloists, Bovim Ballet, Can-Can Girls, Pipers, Irish Dancers, and Massed Choir, conducted by Maestro Richard Cock. |
by Eleonora Ienaro
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 From June 3rd to 5th the Conservatorio di PI Tchaikovsky, Nocera Terinese (CZ), will hold a master class in classical accordion. The master class will be held by Yuri Shishkin, considered one of the most phenomenal players in the current world accordion scene.Interpretations of music for concert performance are characterized by the perfect combination of technique and passion for music, and also by continuous development in the art of bayan and new transcripts. This master class is an important and significant opportunity for participating students who wish to learn new techniques and new methods of musical refinement through the guidance provided by the master. Entries can be made up to June 1st, and the maximum number of active students is 10. For further information email: segreteria@tchaickovsky.it Available online CD's and eTracks albums from only 8 Euro at: Yuri Shishkin |
by Rob Howard
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 Above: Promotional video by Klaus Paier & Asja Valcic of their new CD Timeless Suite.Accordion/cello duo perform next week, as follows: Wednesday June 3rd, 8pm – ‘Silk Road’ concert, Treibhaus, Innsbruck, Austria Thursday June 4th, 8pm - ‘Silk Road’ concert, Alte Gerberei, St. Johann, Tirol Austria Klaus Paier, Austrian accordionist and composer, studied accordion, jazz and composition at Klagenfurt conservatory. He became interested in other genres, from tango to jazz and world music, in order to fuse them into his own personal style. He works with various ensembles, including as a duo with the Croatian cellist Asja Valcic. |
by Rob Howard
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| The violin/accordion duo Julien and Dimitri Bouclier perform in concert on Thursday June 4th, 7.30pm, in the restaurant at the Casino JOA, Montrond-les-Bains. The concert, which includes tango music from Argentina and classics from Russia, is held in conjunction with a dinner. Brothers Julien and Dimitri Bouclier began playing as a duo in 2005, and have performed all over France, and at festivals in Italy, Scotland, Switzerland, and Serbia. |
by Milos Milivojevic
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| This video above has been just released. Milos writes: This was recorded in March 2005 in Kragujevac, my home town. I gave a solo concert during the Festival and competition called "Zvezdane Staze". Performed is: Jeux D'anches by Magnus Lindberg. Some June Performances: 5th June, Swaledale Festival, In Accord (with Harriet Mackenzie violin) 6th June, 2015, time tbc with Kosmos Ensemble, Music in Quiet Places, Cambridge Summer Music 12th June, 2015, 7.30pm, Push Hands Charity Concert, Matthews Church, St Mary's Road, Harlesden,London NW10 4AU. 20th June, 2015, time tbc with William Sleath (flute),The Exchange Art Gallery, Princes Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 2NL 22nd June, 2015, 7.30pm, With London Tango Quintet, Bedford Park Festival 24th June, With Paprika, Vortex Jazz Club, 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ |
by Rob Howard
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| The long established San Francisco Accordion Club is to celebrate their 25th anniversary of their reforming in 1990, and the 100th anniversary of the forming of the original San Francisco Accordion Club in 1915. The SFAC is celebrating these two milestones with an Evening Gala on Saturday June 6th, 6pm until 10 pm, at the Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo, 300 E Santa Inez Ave, San Mateo, CA. The evening includes refreshments, entertainment and dancing. Performing will be The Accordion Orchestra Project (MD Richard Yaus), strolling accordionist Reno Di Bono, Jana Maas, Mike Zampiceni, and music for dancing by Steve Albini. The cost is $25 per person. For further information email: ewinglynn@gmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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| Accordionist Leonard Brown and his band perform in concert on Sunday afternoon June 7th, 2pm until 5pm, at The Salutation Hotel in Perth, Scotland. Accompanying Leonard in the band are Maggie Adamson – fiddle, Davie Stewart – accordion, Liam Stewart – piano, John Sinton – double bass, and Malcolm Ross – drums. Leonard Brown, from Newcastle in the North East of England, an All Scotland and NAAFC champion amongst many competition successes, has to date recorded 4 CDs and a DVD. For further information email: leonardbrownaccordion@gmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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 On Friday June 12th the Craven Accordion Orchestra will be hosting another of their very popular Club Nights at Crosshills Social Club. The evening starts at 7.45pm and will have a host of artists performing, many which have been successful at both area festivals and the NAO UK Championships 2015. Admission: adults £5, children £3.50.The Craven Accordion Orchestra will be performing at the Club Night with a varied programme of music, featuring Christina Longbottom on vocals. The guest artist will be Scottish accordionist Roy Hendrie. Roy Hendrie started learning the accordion at age 11 and won the NAO UK Junior championship at age 15. Roy runs his own ceilidh band ‘Oran Mor’, and has recorded numerous radio broadcasts for BBC Radio Scotland’s ‘Take the Floor’ and a live TV broadcast for BBC TV's ‘Mod’ show. For further information email: cravenschoolofmusic@hotmail.co.uk |
by Rob Howard
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 Accordionist Karen Tweed has relocated from England to Roscommon in the Republic of Ireland. As busy as ever, Karen has been doing artwork for fiddle player Kevin Madden’s first CD, and is now teaching the accordion via skype. She also has some international teaching and performing on the horizon.Friday June 12th, 8pm – solo concert at Bishop's Castle Town Hall, Shropshire SY9 5BG, England. Tickets cost £8 in advance or £10 on the door. Saturday June 13th - Piano Accordion Irish Music workshop with Karen Tweed at Bishop's Castle Methodist Church Hall, Shropshire SY9 5AQ; 9.30am (for a 10am start) – until approximately 4.30pm. Tickets: £45 (includes free entry to the Friday evening concert). Information and tickets from: keith@woodmail.co.uk June 29th to July 3rd - teaching accordion and Irish music at the Acadia Trad School, Bar Harbor, Maine, USA, in a week-long Celtic Music event with classes, workshops, sessions and concerts. Thursday August 13th - Karen Tweed solo concert at the Gandara Festival, Portugal. |
by Rob Howard
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 An accordion master class with Stefan Hussong takes place from October 2nd to 5th in Petralia Sottana (Pa), Sicily.Stefan Hussong was born in Koellerbach, the Saar, Germany. In 1983 he won first prize at the International Hugo Hermann and in 1987 at the International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition. In 1999 he was awarded the Echo Classic Prize of the German Phonoacademy in the Best Performer. The same year his solo CD, ‘Denon’, with works by John Cage earned him the ‘Best Record of the Year Award’. Hussong has brought on stage more than 150 works dedicated to him and has recorded more than 40 CDs, some of which have won several awards. He has performed throughout Europe, the USA, Russia, and Japan. He has collaborated with many composers including S. Gubaidulina, K. Harada, A. Hölszky, T. Ichiyanagi Hosowaka T., U. Rojko and K. Huber, who have dedicated more than 150 works. In 1989 he was visiting Professor at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland. Today he teaches accordion and chamber music at the Conservatory of Wurzburg, Germany. Since 1993 he is Professor at the International Summer Academy of the Mozarteum in Salzburg. Austria. For further information email: info@pagemus.it |
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 Zevy Zions new arrangment, zzions018 Säkkijärven Polka, Finnish traditional polka, available online as eSheet, secure server, sent to your email address. |
by Harley Jones
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 Awakening Album by Stas Venglevski and Joan Sommers is available as an eTrack mp3 download for only US$9.95 and individual tracks are available too. Sound samples of each track online. Catalog: vstas05eT CD also available.Awakening is a compilation of recent original compositions written for two accordions / ensemble by Stas Venglevski. Joining Stas on the recording is Joan Sommers (accordion), John Babbitt (string bass), John Simkus (bass accordion) and Michael Lorenz (drums). |
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 Updated Site: Marco Lo Russo Biography and PicturesCinematic Piano Accordion: Best Movie Masterpieces Rearranged with an Italian Twist by Marco Lo Russo and Gino Marcelli. The new CD by Marco Lo Russo and Gino Marcelli is available online in eTracks mp3 file download format for only 9 Euro or US$ equivalent. Individual tracks are also available. Catalog: marco101eT |
by Harley Jones
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 Update Site: Gary Dahl updated site listing his music arrangements and Skype teaching. |
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of L'armonica a mantice di Giuseppe Greggiati, in English and Italian languages. Performer Corrado Rojac, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. |
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