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World Accordion Day 2021 VideoLa journée de l’accordéon (World Accordion Day) 2021, au World of Accordions Museum - USA
Les projets pour la “Journée de l’accordéon - World Accordion Day” dans différents pays - International
Le règlement du PIF Castelfidardo 2021 publié avec nouvelles dates - Italie
La XIV ième compétition internationale de composition à l’accordéon 2021 “Francisco Escudero” - Espagne
Le festival de musique du monde d’Innsbruck reporté à 2023 - Autriche
Kaloyan Kumanov joue au concert "Les cent ans de Piazzolla" - Bulgarie
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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La journée de l’accordéon (World Accordion Day) 2021, au World of Accordions Museum - USAby Harley Jones |
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Broadcast starting 10 am, First concert at 11 am, see schedule below.
| Le centre des arts de Harrington (Le HARTS) et le World of Accordions Museum (AWAM) accueilleront un festival de l’accordéon en live à Superior, dans le Wisconsin du 6 au 8 mai 2021. Cet évènement se fera en conjonction avec le World Accordion Day (la journée de l’accordéon) et le 9ième festival Annual Palmer. • Le 5 mai : répétittion du groupe • Le 6 mai : World Accordion Day avec concerts, musique et confzrences de 10heures à 19heures, avec raffraichissements disponibles. • Le 7 mai : 9ième festival annuel du Dr Willard Palmer Festival. Présentation à 10heures, puis concerts, presentations, ateliers … • Le 8 mai : Evènement spzcial ouvert au public – Le groupe de polka Norsk Hostfest offrira une heure de musique folk. Le grand auditorium du AWAM permet de garder une distanciation de 2 mètres de distance entre chacun. Les masques seront requis. Les billets peuvent être achetés à l’avance, ou le jour même pour US$75 par jour, ou pour US$125 pour les deux premiers jours. La session polka est gratuite. Beaucoup de concerts seront en ligne. Retrouver le programme complet à : 2021USWAM Pour plus d’informations, voir: A World of Accordions Museum (AWAM) |
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Les projets pour la “Journée de l’accordéon - World Accordion Day” dans différents pays - Internationalby 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) est heureuse de vous inviter à la Journée de l’accordéon - World Accordion Day (WAD). Il est prévu pour la WAD du 6 mai, la retransmission d’une vidéo de 2 heures en live, présentée par Kevin Friedrich & Grayson Masefield. Cette vidéo aura pour sujet, l’enseignement de l’accordéon aux enfants. Le site du World Accordion Day 2021 présentera l’accordéon dans de nombreux pays. Le Brésil et le Portugal collaboreront pour fêter le centenaire d’Astor Piazzolla en présentant 15 concerts d’accordéonistes à travers le monde. L’agence le Quitanda Musical Booking Agency, en partenariat avec l’institut Oswaldinho do Acordeon Institute et Mito Algarvio – L’Association des Accordionistes de l’Algarve (Portugal), ont rassemblé de célèbres accordéonistes pour fêter cet anniversaire. Oswaldinho do Acordeon, Hermeto Pascoal, Renato Borghetti et Luizinho Calixto représentent le Brésil, avec l’équipe portugaise qui inclut João Barradas, Inês Vaz, Nelson Conceição et João Frade. L’évènement inclura aussi le virtuose virtuoso Mirco Patarini en Italie et d’autres talents internationaux Laimonas Salijus (Lithuanie), Petar Maric (Serbie) et Irina Serotyuk (Ukraine). Il y’aura plus de 15 concerts le 6 mai, à quatre créneaux horaires au cours de la journée, une retransmission sur Rythmica Web TV. Vous trouverez le lien vidéo ici pour la retransmission du 6 mai. : www.rythmicawebtv.com Il y’a une manifestation importante au World of Accordions Museum aux USA et de plusieurs manifestations dans de nombreux autres pays. Suivez-tout ici: World Accordion Day (WAD) |
Le règlement du PIF Castelfidardo 2021 publié avec nouvelles dates - Italieby Harley Jones |
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 Le PIF Castelfidardo 2021, sous la direction artistique de Antonio Spaccarotella (photo à droite) a rendu public le règlement pour 2021 en anglais à: 2021PIF-en et en italien à : 2021PIF-it Les dates sont changées du 28 septembre au 3 octobre. Résumé des catégories : Catégorie classique Premio Catégorie classique D, Soliste sans limite d’âge Catégorie classique C, soliste de moins de 18 ans Catégorie classique B, soliste de moins de 15 ans Catégorie classique “étudiant12” Catégorie classique “Chambre” Catégorie senior virtuose, soliste sans limite d’âge Catégorie virtuose junior, soliste de moins de 18 ans Catégorie étudiant virtuose, soliste de moins de 15 ans Catégorie senior musique du monde Catégorie junior musique du monde Catégorie étudiant musique du monde Catégorie musique d’ensemble Catégorie musique d’ensemble jazz Catégorie musique électronique (Gervasio Marcosignori award) Plus d’informations et réglèment à : 2021PIF |
La XIV ième compétition internationale de composition à l’accordéon 2021 “Francisco Escudero” - Espagneby Christine Johnstone |
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| Les inscriptions sont maintenant ouvertes pour la XIVième compétition internationale de composition à l’accordéon 2021 “Francisco Escudero” organisée par Hauspoz Euskal Herriko Akordoei Elkartea. Le but de cette compétition est de promouvoir la création de morceaux solo et morceaux de musique de chambre, pour l’accordéon. Les pièces de musique de chambre doivent être écrites pour un maximum de quatre musiciens, dont au minimun un accordéoniste. La compétition est ouverte aux compositeurs de tout âge et nationalité et est gratuite. La date limite des inscriptions est le 1er octobre. Une cérémonie de remise des prix se tiendra à Zarautz, en Espagne, le 8 octobre 2021. Pour plus de details email : hauspoz@hauspoz.org Télécharger la fiche d’inscription 2021 ici : 2021Escudero.pdf |
Le festival de musique du monde d’Innsbruck reporté à 2023 - Autricheby Georg Hettmann |
  Le festival de musique du monde organisé par la Deutscher Harmonika-Verband e.V (DHV), qui se tient tous les trois ans à Innsbruck, est reportée à l’année prochaine, du fait de la pandémie de corona virus. Le festival est dorénavent prévu du 18 au 21 mai 2023.Cela donnera aux groupes et musiciens participants, assez de temps pour se préparer, ce qui n’aurait pas été le cas si l’on avait gardé la date de 2022 d’origine, du fait des limitations sanitaires pour répéter. Le president de la DHV, Jochen Haußmann affirme : “Depuis plus d’un an, nos associations n’ont pas pu ni enseigner, ni répéter, ou très peu. Malheureusement, du fait du nombre croissant d’infections, nous avons peu d’espoir de reprendre les répétitions dans l’immédiat. Les musiciens et le DHV attendant impatiemment 2023 qui marquera un point d’orguer pour célebrer le plaisir de jouer ensemble. La Harmonikaverband Österreichs (HVÖ) proposera sa “Journée de l’harmonica” pour la première fois en 2023, en tant que partie prenante du festival de musique du monde. Plusieurs milliers de visiteurs sont attendus pour ce festival multi-facette à Innsbruck qui permettra d’entendre des groupes et orchestres du monde entier. Pour les details, email : info@dhv-ev-de |
Kaloyan Kumanov joue au concert "Les cent ans de Piazzolla" - Bulgarieby Christine Johnstone |
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| Vidéo : Kaloyan Kumanov et son groupe, jouent Asturias (sobriement intitulé Leyenda par son compositeur Isaac Albéniz 1860-1909) qui fut l’une des pièces les plus appréciées du célèbre compositeur et pianiste espagnol. L’accordéoniste bulgare Kaloyan Kumanov donnera un concert intitulé “les cent ans de Piazzolla”, un concert historique entre présent et futur! Le concert aura lieu au Musée Ethnographique de Plovdiv en Bulgarie, sous l’égide de Kaloyan Kumanov et la municipalité de Plovdiv , le 20 mai 2021 à 18h30. Kaloyan sera accompagné par Ralitza Boteva (piano) et Zornitsa Ilarionova (violon). Voir poster pour details. |
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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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