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World Accordion Day 2021 Video2021 Día Mundial del Acordeón, Museo del Mundo del Acordeón - EE. UU.
Planes del Día Mundial del Acordeón de diferentes países - Internacional
Fechas de publicación y revisión de las reglas de PIF Castelfidardo 2021 - Italia
XIV Concurso Internacional de Composición de Acordeón “Francisco Escudero” - España
Festival de Música del Mundo de Innsbruck pospuesto hasta 2023 - Austria
Kaloyan Kumanov actúa en el concierto "Cien años de Piazzolla" - Bulgaria
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Online: 2021 World Cup Accordion Polka Championship – CanadaCelebrate World Accordion Day at A World of Accordions Museum - USAConcert of the Department of Bayan and Accordion RAM Gnesin "Well, all together!", Moscow - RussiaKlaus Paier Trio New CD “Fractal Beauty” - AustriaMaria Vlasova Concert in the Great Hall of the Scriabin Museum, Moscow - RussiaUpdate on 2021 Cotati Accordion Festival – USAAlanah Jones Vocal and Accordion Successes - New ZealandApplications Open for London Young Musician 2021 - 2022Canterbury Accordion Association Successful Variety Concert – New Zealand
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"Scythian" Performs Live at Mother's Day Event - USAOnline: John Kirkpatrick “Victorian Farmer’s Year” Show - UKTOEAC at Festival Musique 2021 - NetherlandsIvano Biscardi Summer Masterclass - Italy
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Video Broadcast by Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA)
May 6th hosted by Kevin Friedrich & Grayson Masefield. This program focuses on childhood accordion education in various parts of the world. Enjoy.| Visit the World Accordion Day website: WorldAccordionDay2021 |
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2021 Día Mundial del Acordeón, Museo del Mundo del Acordeón - EE. UU.by Harley Jones |
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Broadcast starting 10 am, First concert at 11 am, see schedule below.
| Harrington ARTS Center (HARTS) y A World of Accordions Museum (AWAM) organizarán un festival de acordeón de música en vivo en Superior, Wisconsin, del 6 al 8 de mayo de 2021. Este evento se llevará a cabo junto con el Día Mundial del Acordeón (World Accordion Day) y la novena edición anual de Palmer. Festival. • 5 de mayo: ensayo de la banda • 6 de mayo: Los conciertos, la música y las conferencias del Día Mundial del Acordeón se llevarán a cabo de 10 a. M. A 7 p. M. Con refrigerios disponibles. • 7 de mayo: Introducción al 9º Festival Dr Willard Palmer anual a partir de las 10 am con conciertos, demostraciones, talleres y conciertos. • 8 de mayo: Evento especial abierto al público - La Banda de Servicio Norsk Hostfest Polka ofrecerá una hora de música folclórica. La gran sala de conciertos de AWAM permite asientos a una distancia de 6 pies y se requerirán máscaras. Los boletos se pueden pedir o pagar en la puerta por US $ 75 por día, o US $ 125 durante los primeros dos días. El servicio de polka es gratuito. Muchas de las actuaciones estarán en línea. Un programa completo de eventos está en: 2021USWAM Para obtener más información, consulte: A World of Accordions Museum (AWAM) |
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Planes del Día Mundial del Acordeón de diferentes países - Internacionalby Harley Jones |
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WORLD ACCORDION DAY 2021 - BRAZIL | PORTUGAL - ASTOR PIAZZOLLA EDITION
6th May, Broadcast Times: 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm - BRT
 La Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) se complace en darle la bienvenida al Día Mundial del Acordeón. Planned es un video WAD en vivo transmitido el 6 de mayo presentado por Kevin Friedrich & Grayson Masefield de 2 horas con un enfoque en la educación infantil sobre el acordeón. El sitio web del Día Mundial del Acordeón 2021, el 6 de mayo, contará con el acordeón en muchos países.Brasil y Portugal colaborarán para celebrar el centenario de Astor Piazzolla con la realización de 15 actuaciones de acordeonistas de todo el mundo. La Agencia de Reservas Musical Quitanda, en colaboración con el Instituto Oswaldinho do Acordeon y Mito Algarvio - Asociación de Acordeonistas del Algarve (Portugal), reunió a algunos acordeonistas famosos para celebrar esta fecha tan especial. Oswaldinho do Acordeon, Hermeto Pascoal, Renato Borghetti y Luizinho Calixto representan a Brasil, junto con un equipo portugués que incluye a João Barradas, Inês Vaz, Nelson Conceição y João Frade. El evento también incluye al virtuoso Mirco Patarini en Italia y otros talentos internacionales como Laimonas Salijus (Lituania), Petar Maric (Serbia) e Irina Serotyuk (Ucrania). Habrá más de 15 funciones el 6 de mayo, divididas en cuatro horarios diferentes a lo largo del día, transmitidos por Rythmica Web TV. Busque el enlace del video aquí antes del 6 de mayo. Transmisión: www.rythmicawebtv.com Hay un evento importante en el Museo World of Accordions en los EE. UU. Y eventos de muchos otros países. Vea todos estos en: Día Mundial del Acordeón (WAD) |
Fechas de publicación y revisión de las reglas de PIF Castelfidardo 2021 - Italiaby Harley Jones |
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 El PIF 2021 Castelfidardo bajo la Dirección Artística de Antonio Spaccarotella (foto a la derecha) ha dado a conocer el Reglamento 2021 enInglés en: 2021PIF-en y en Italiano en: 2021PIF-it Las fechas también se han modificado del 28 de septiembre al 3 de octubre. Resumen de categorías: Premio categoría clásica Categoría Clásica D, Solista sin límite de edad Categoría Clásica C, Solista menor de 18 años Categoría Clásica B, Solista hasta 15 años Categoría clásica "estudiante12" Categoría clásica "Cámara" Categoría de virtuoso senior, Solista sin límite de edad Virtuoso categoría junior, solista hasta 18 años Categoría estudiante virtuoso, solista hasta 15 años Categoría senior mundial Categoría mundial junior Categoría estudiantil mundial Categoría de conjunto mundial Categoría de conjunto de jazz Categoría electrónica (premio Gervasio Marcosignori) Más información, regulaciones y reglas en: 2021PIF |
XIV Concurso Internacional de Composición de Acordeón “Francisco Escudero” - Españaby Christine Johnstone |
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| Ya se están aceptando inscripciones para el XIV Concurso Internacional de Composición de Acordeón 2021 “Francisco Escudero” organizado por Hauspoz Euskal Herriko Akordoei Elkartea. El objetivo del concurso es promover la creación de piezas para acordeón solo y para acordeón en música de cámara. Las obras de música de cámara deben estar compuestas para un máximo de cuatro intérpretes en las que haya al menos un acordeón. El concurso está abierto a compositores de cualquier edad y nacionalidad y no hay cuota de inscripción. Las inscripciones cierran el 1 de octubre de 2021. Se llevará a cabo una ceremonia de entrega de premios en Zarautz, España, el 8 de octubre de 2021. Para más detalles, envíe un correo electrónico a: hauspoz@hauspoz.org Descarga el formulario de inscripción 2021 aquí: 2021Escudero.pdf |
Festival de Música del Mundo de Innsbruck pospuesto hasta 2023 - Austriaby Georg Hettmann |
  El festival de World Music organizado por Deutscher Harmonika-Verband e.V (DHV), que tiene lugar cada tres años en Innsbruck, se ha pospuesto un año debido a la pandemia de Corona. El evento tendrá lugar ahora del 18 al 21 de mayo de 2023.Esto les da a los conjuntos y músicos participantes tiempo suficiente para prepararse, lo que no habría sido posible si el evento se hubiera realizado en la fecha original en 2022, debido a las limitaciones actuales de ensayo de la pandemia de Corona. El presidente de la DHV, Jochen Haußmann, dice: “Durante más de un año, nuestros clubes no han podido enseñar ni ensayar, o solo de forma limitada. Desafortunadamente, el número creciente de infecciones en la actualidad no da esperanzas de un regreso temprano a las operaciones de ensayo.… .. tanto la DHV como todos los jugadores están ansiosos por este punto culminante de 2023 de hacer música juntos ". El Harmonikaverband Österreichs (HVÖ) será el anfitrión de su “Día de la Armónica” por primera vez en 2023 como parte del Festival de Música del Mundo. Se espera que varios miles de visitantes asistan a este festival multifacético en Innsbruck para experimentar las actuaciones de orquestas y conjuntos de todo el mundo. Para más detalles, envíe un correo electrónico a: info @ dhv-ev-de |
Kaloyan Kumanov actúa en el concierto "Cien años de Piazzolla" - Bulgariaby Christine Johnstone |
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| Vídeo: Kaloyan Kumanov y el grupo interpretan Asturias (denominada simplemente Leyenda por su compositor Isaac Albéniz 1860-1909) que fue una de las obras más populares de este compositor y pianista español. El acordeonista búlgaro Kaloyan Kumanov interpretará un concierto titulado "Cien años de Piazzolla", un concierto para la historia, el presente y el futuro. El concierto se llevará a cabo en el Museo Etnográfico de Plovdiv, Bulgaria, organizado por Kaloyan Kumanov y la Municipalidad de Plovdiv el 20 de mayo de 2021 a las 6.30 pm. Kaloyan estará acompañado por Ralitza Boteva (piano) y Zornitsa Ilarionova (violín). Consulte el cartel para obtener más detalles. |
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by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News
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 The Button Akordion Rocks Club is pleased to announce that they will be hosting the 2021 World Cup for Accordion Virtual Polka Championship on August 1st, 2021.This year’s event includes a new competition category: Canadian Polka Band Competition. Canadian and International submissions will open soon. The Button Akordion Rocks Club is a cultural organization that organizes musical events such as accordion competitions, exhibitions, seminars and concert performances. They hold a bi-annual accordion championship in Ontario, Canada. Their goal is to spark a revival in the accordion as a cool instrument again. The Organizing Committee includes Martin Pusic, Franca Anderson, Tanja Trigiani, Matthew Lebar, Danny Šuštar, Majda Pusic, Sarah Larsen, Dave Pusic, Adrianna Šuštar and Vida Godina. For further information email: martin.pusic@rogers.com |
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 Well known accordionists Betty Jo Simon, Jane Christison and Joan Cochran Sommers will be performing as an accordion trio on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at A World of Accordions Museum in Superior, Wisconsin. They are part of the three-day World Accordion Day Celebration 2021. Jane says, “Even though it has taken quite a bit of individual practice to prepare a program in such a short time, we are having so much fun rehearsing together and are looking forward to playing in front of a live audience.” The trio is scheduled to perform at 4:PM CDT. Their performance will also be live-streamed. Here is the program they will be performing. “Toccata” by G. Frescobaldi “Ständchen” by Franz Schubert “Triplicity” by Stas Venglevski “Dark Eyes” by Hermann or Garay “Por Una Cabeza” by Carlos Gardel “Musical Shenanigans” by Stas Venglevski “Ritual Fire Dance” by Manuel de Falla Online viewing is free, but registration is required in order to receive the viewing links. Here’s the registration link: https://worldofaccordions.z2systems.com/np/clients/worldofaccordions/event.jsp?event=2& For further information: janec@musicwithasmile.com |
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| A concert of the Bayan & Accordion Department in RAM Gnesin entitled "Well, all together!" took place in the Musical Lounge of Shuvalova's House at Povarskaya on April 27th. The concert program included: • Nekrasov Alexander (accordion), Alexander Shmoylov (balalaika) and Istomin Arseniy (domra) performing String quartet No.3, op.73, (III part) by Shostakovich. • Daria Sakharova (accordion) & Natalia Noskova (domra) performing Poem in Memoery of Shostakovich by Alexander Tsygankov. • Alexey Loganov (accordion) & Igor Koshcheev (balalaika) performing Concerto for balalaika and symphony orchestra (III part) by Edward Toobin. • Yulia Popkova (accordion) & Marina Belashuk (piano) performing "Night Flowers" intermezzo for bayan and piano and Jasmine tango for bayan and piano by Tatiana Sergeeva. • Duo "Fusion" consisting of Nikita Ukrainian (bayan) and Ilona Savin (accordion) performing Jupiter from the Planet cycle, op. 32, (Jukka Thiensuu) and "Aion" for two bayans by Holst. • Duo "Furor, Fortes" consisting of Yulia Bichovets (saxophone) and Roman Malyavkin (accordion) playing Toccata (Daniil Posazhennikov) and Fire from the Elements cycle (Mikolaj Maikusiak). • The premiere of a new Russian song by Mikhail Bronner entitled “It's raining outside Mother” • RAM Gnesin quintet which includes Roman Malyavkin, Alexey Loganov, Yulia Popkova, Konstantin Voloshko, Maria Vlasova playing Toccata (Alexander Nekrasov) and Ringlet (version for accordion quintet) by Ephraim Podgaitz. |
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 Video: A taste of the new CD.Klaus Paier’s new project is an upcoming CD release with Gerald Preinfalk (sax & clarinet) and Asja Valcic (cello). The CD is described as “The kaleidoscope of sounds, designed on the new album “Fractal Beauty” is in its dynamism, virtuosity and fragility a courageous design on the way to perfect sound, which offers balance of form and freedom, complex music and conquering melodies, tension and relaxation and above all pure poetry." The CD entitled “Fractal Beauty” will be released on July 2nd, 2021. For details email: klaus.paier@aon.at Picture below from left: Klaus Paier (accordion), Asja Valcic (cello) and Gerald Preinfalk (sax & clarinet). |
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| Accordionist Maria Vlasova (picture above) performed a concert in the Great Hall of the Scriabin Museum in Moscow on April 30th, 2021. Her program featured works by Russian composers. In 2004 Maria Vlasova graduated from RAM Gnesin (class of Professor Friedrich Lips). Since that time she has won many international competitions, including Castelfidardo (Italy), Klingenthal (Germany), Arrasate (Spain) and Tianjin (China). From 2015 Maria has been teaching at the Department of Bayan and Accordion in RAM Gnesin. |
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| Scott Goree, Executive Director of the Cotati Accordion Festival would like to update fans as to what the status is of the festival this year. Firstly, they have August 21st & 22nd, 2021 listed as the dates of their "live" event. This declaration is made in case the possibility of a live event, in some form, is allowed to take place and are fully cognizant of the perilous nature of that date being a reality. They would like everyone to know that the decision is not theirs as to whether or not a festival takes place. It is up to Sonoma County and the City of Cotati. If the city refuses to issue a permit then they have no event. At this point in time the city has refused to even accept an application for a permit, but has not ruled anything out. Meanwhile, they have frozen other dates in La Plaza Park as back up possibilities as follows: 25th & 26th of September 2021 16th & 17th of October 2021 They also have the possibility of a virtual show on August 21st & 22nd, 2021. They are fully aware that this statement does not help anyone who wants to make plans around this annual treasured event. Organisers apologize and pledge to keep the public updated as to any additional information that is revealed in the near future. |
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 Alanah Jones is the daughter of well known entertainment accordionist Maurice Jones and accordion teacher/performer Lian Jones. Alanah is a vocalist and accordionist and two years ago, the New Zealand Secondary Students Choir (NZSSC), invited Alanah to join. A small number from the best Secondary school choirs around New Zealand are invited. In 2021 Alanah was selected the NZSSC choir leader and on 21 April, she led the choir singing of "Wairua tapu tau mai ra" at the Duke of Edinburgh's Memorial service. This service was attended by the NZ Prime Minister and the Governor-General of NZ along with many other dignatories. The Governor-General of NZ (picture right) released this picture of Alanah and the choir at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul. Six months ago, Alanah Jones performed a new composition for Accordion with Choir before an audience of over 1,200 plus national TV. Video and information at: http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=04-Sep-2020&lang=ru&s=16752 |
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 Applications are now open for the 2021-2022 London Young Musician Season 1.Applicants record their competition video, fill in the application form on the LYM website and send it in with your payment. Deadline: 30th June 2021 Our April 16th Weekly News reported accordionist Sofia Ros González (Spain) won a Gold Award Prize in the Young Master (Age 18 & Under) category of the 2020 - 2021 event. See: http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=16-Apr-2021&lang=en#art17480 The competition is open to all young musicians under the age of 28 and is open to all classical musical instruments and vocals. It also supports the worldwide learning and creation of classical music. For details email: londonyoungmusician@gmail.com |
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| The Canterbury Accordion Association held another successful Sunday afternoon Variety Concert on April 11th, 2021, which is always very popular with its supporters. The Christchurch Accordion Orchestra, conducted by David Thorne (a favourite of these concerts - pictured above), opened the afternoon’s programme with a bracket including “The Jolly Lumberjacks March”, Abba’s “Chiquitita", and a polka “Fine and Dandy”. This was followed by soloists Sven Balvan playing “Por Una Cabeza” and Theo Redepenning with “Lucuona’s Malaguena”. Both players took the opportunity to play their competition pieces in front of an audience before travelling to Auckland on Queen’s Birthday Weekend (June 5th & 6th) to compete in the New Zealand Accordion Association competitions. Later in the programme Sven and Theo played a duet “Suomalainen Polka” which they will be playing as a Festival item in Auckland. The audience was also treated to beautiful vocal solos, a piano solo, and a Quartet (guitar, banjo, ukulele, and mandolin) which had everyone singing along to the well-known favourites they played and sang. The concert concluded with another bracket from the Christchurch Accordion Orchestra, but the surprise and highlight of the afternoon came when David Thorne invited Meg Fidler to conduct the final item. Meg was the Founder, and previous Director and Conductor of the Christchurch Accordion Orchestra, who was visiting Christchurch. She conducted her favourite piece “Beer Barrel Polka”. A standing ovation from the Orchestra and many in the audience showed the respect and affection held for Meg and how thrilled people were to see her amongst us all again. A very special ending to a most enjoyable afternoon of music! |
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| “Scythian”, which features accordionist Dan Fedoryka will perform their first 2021 live concert at the B Chord Brewing Company in Round Hill, Virginia, USA in celebration of Mother’s Day. The concert will take place during the Outdoor Lawn Show on May 7th and 8th, 2021. The outdoor stage is situated at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the expansive lawn provides lots of room to social distance and still enjoy live music! Please note: All Public Health protocols will be strictly enforced, and the venue has implemented contactless practices to protect guests and employees. Face masks or coverings will be required so don't forget to bring one with you. You must remain 10 feet from other parties. For details phone: (571) 474-9191 |
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 John Kirkpatrick MBE will feature his online show “Victorian Farmer’s Year in Song” on May 9th at 7.30pm.The show is based on his various appearances in the TV program “The Victorian Farm” which was filmed in South Shropshire, England. John will appear in authentic period costume and present an entertaining look at all aspects of farming life from around the 1890’s with songs, stories and tunes. For details email: squeezer@johnkirkpatrick.co.uk |
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 Accordion duo TOEAC (picture left) will entertain at the Festival Musique 2021 in Almere Haven, Netherlands held from July 8th to 10th and organised by Goede Rede. The duo consists of Pieternel Berkers and Renée Bekkers.Following the cancellation of the 2020 event due to Covid-19, organisers are planning a different style of festival this year. Each day will be divided into a number of one-hour concert blocks, with a maximum of 3 performances of 20-30 minutes each will be held. There will be a big break between each concert block. There are two rooms, each with its own door to/from the outside. This will spread the performances over time as there will be fewer audience per concert and Covid-19 protocols will be in place. The event will include three days filled with a whole range of classical music from old music to classical to contemporary, a touch of jazz and world music or a mix of all that. For details email: info@goederedeconcerten.nl |
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| The "Campus of Music and Arts" in Acri, Calabria, Italy holds a series of summer music courses annually in August directed by Angelo Arciglione. The Campus is open to young musicians who want to deepen their artistic and cultural background in a holiday context with qualified teachers and concertgoers. As part of the 2021 series, accordionist Ivano Biscardi will run a masterclass from August 22nd to 25th. During the course period the "International Campus Festival" will take place in which students also have the opportunity to perform alternating with their tutors and guests. For details email: campusmusicaacri@gmail.com |
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| This dog seems to love singing along with the accordion in this video. The young boy is enjoying himself too. |
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| The Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) is pleased to welcome you to World Accordion Day. Planned is a live WAD video broadcast on May 6th hosted by Kevin Friedrich & Grayson Masefield of 2 hours with a focus on childhood accordion education. New information is arriving daily regarding concerts and events for World Accordion Day. With all the turmoil of Covid-19 internationally, many World Accordion Day (WAD) events are prevented by regulations from proceeding. The World Accordion Day site will still report those events that are able to happen. Planned is a live WAD video broadcast on May 6th hosted by Kevin Friedrich & Grayson Masefield of 2 hours with a focus on childhood accordion education. |
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