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Le XXXième festival international "Bayan et Bayanistes", Moscou - Russie
Concert de jubilé célébrant “15 ans de carrière de compositeur de Bete Ilin”, Skopje - Macédoine
Délégation culturelle à Séoul pour représenter la région de Marche – Corée du Sud, Italie
La disparition soudaine de Fabio Rossato (1970-2018), Monselice, Italie
Robaccord Publications by Rob Howard - UK
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Grayson Masefield Shanghai Concerts and Masterclasses - China“Students and Friends” recital @ Harrington ARTS Center, Wisconsin – USABavarian Evening raises £1655 for the Birmingham Children’s Hospital, West Midlands – UKCharlie Abel Solo CD ‘A Celtic Voice’ Released, Scotland – UK
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Zydeco Concerts in December, Louisiana, Texas – USALondon Accordion Orchestra Concert, London – UKWMAS Christmas Concert, Maryland – USAEric Bouvelle Dancing Afternoon, Juillenay – FranceBrooklyn Accordion Club Christmas Concert, New York – USAKsenija Sidorova Tour Dates – Australia, GermanyRoman Jbanov & Alexei Birioukov Concert, Herment – FranceStockport Accordion Club’s Charity Concert, Macclesfield – UKBeltango Quintet Tour in December - Slovenia, Italy, NetherlandsMary Prendergast CD Launch, Mayo – Irish RepublicHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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Note de l’éditeurby Rob Howard |
  La première semaine de décembre est là, ce qui veut dire que noël approche … Si vous cherchez des idées de cadeau à offrir à des accordéonistes, consulter les pages de « Accordions Worldwide » !Il y a une large sélection de livres, d’enregistrements sur CD et DVD, livres sur la musique, partitions, instruments, accessoires etc…. le tout disponible sur le site – quelque chose pour chacun. les critiques sur le site pourront vous aider dans votre choix. Nous vous encourageons à soutenir nos annonceurs dont la qualité des produits devraient répondre aux attentes de tout passionné de l’accordéon. Rob Howard |
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Le XXXième festival international "Bayan et Bayanistes", Moscou - Russieby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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 Le directeur artistique Friedrich Lips et l’organisateur Alexander Gataullin vous accueillent au XXXième festival international « bayans et bayanistes » qui prendra place dans la salle de concert de l’Académie de musique Gnesin, à Moscou du 12 au 16 décembre 2018.Cette année, le festival fêtera son 30ième anniversaire et les 70 ans de son fondateur et principal instigateur – Friedrich Lips! Télécharger : 2018MoscowPoster.pdf Le programme des concerts pour 2018 se déroulera du 12 au 16 décembre et ces concerts seront largement relayés à travers des vidéos publiées dans notre newsletter. Le 12 décembre – Concert d’inauguration Les 60 ans de Yuri Sidorov, invité d’honneur russe Le 14 décembre – Friedrich Lips, artiste du people russe (70ième anniversaire) Orchestre symphonique de RAM, directeur artistique Vladimir Ziva. « Studio Piazzolla » : Friedrich Lips (bayn), Vladimir Igolinsky (violon), Kirill Rodin (violoncelle), Svyatoslav Lips (piano). Le 15 décembre – Etudiants de la classe du professeur Friedrich Lips Le 16 décembre – Cloture du festival Télécharger: 2018MoscowPoster.pdf |
Concert de jubilé célébrant “15 ans de carrière de compositeur de Bete Ilin”, Skopje - Macédoineby Anica Karakutovska |
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 Le concert de jubilé pour fêter les 15 ans de carrière de compositeur de Bete Ilin, a eu lieu le 12 novembre dans l’auditorium de musique de chambre de l’orchestre philarmonique de Skopje.Bete Ilin … de son premier concert avec sa pièce « Scherzo » pour accordéon à nos jours. A l’affiche, des artistes de renom de Macédoine ainsi que les étudiants d’excellence, avec un répertoire comprenant 14 pièces écrites entre les deux jubilés, pour différents instruments, voix et ensemble. Photo à gauche : Marija Gjoshevska et Elena Atanasovska L’accordéon, premier instrument et grand amour de Bete, joua un role clef durant le concert, avec en parallèle des compositions pour des instruments pour piano, violoncelle, saxophone, guitare… Le morceau “The new tomorrow” interprété par Grayson Masefield avec l’ensemble à cordes du philarmonique de Berlin dirigé par Maestro Vladimir Zubitsky, ce 26 mai dernier à Berlin, fut projeté sur grand écran. Le moment clou de la soirée fut l’interprétation du morceau “Duellum” par AkordioM (accordéonistes Zorica Karakutovska et Filip Stameski) et l’orchestre à cordes (photo ci-dessus) dirigé par Bete Ili. Ce morceau a été inauguré le 6 mai dernier pour la journée mondiale de l’accordéon à Skopje. Cette soirée en l’honneur de Bete Ilin, fut accueillie par un public enthousiaste qui applaudit à bâtons rompus compositeur et interprètes. Photo ci-dessous. L’initiative était financée par le Ministre de la culture de la république de Macédoine. |
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Délégation culturelle à Séoul pour représenter la région de Marche – Corée du Sud, Italieby Harley Jones |
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 Faire une campagne promotionnelle commerciale et culturelle sur le marché en plein boom d’un pays riche, pour mettre en avant le qualité des accordéons « made in Castelfidardo » et ce à travers une présentation en live de la versatilité de l’instrument et des différents genres musicaux qu’il incarne.C’est l’objectif de la “Mission sud Corée”, une délégation de cinq musiciens, représentant respectivement cinq manufactures d’accordéon, présente à Séoul du 4 au 9 novembre. Ces musiciens sont : - Gary Blair (Pasco Italia) - Giuseppe di Falco (Beltuna) - Andrea Naspi (Pigini) - Marco Lo Russo (Bugari) - Antonio Spaccarotella (Scandalli) Une mission qui a pris vie grâce au soutien financier de la région des Marche (département culture), le parrainage de la commune de Castelfidardlo et à l’initiative de l’association Music Marche Accordions. ` “Un projet novateur, progressiste et intelligent que nous avons voulu soutenir et qui donne une respiration institutionel à un produit fait de toute pièce sur notre territoire, par nos artisans” a dit le conseiller régional à la culture Moreno Pieroni. Il a de plus fait part de son intention de poursuivre ces financements sur la durée pour une promotion accordéon. Appréciant cet engagement sur la durée, l’association des producteurs et son représentant Romina Calvani ont applaudi la synergie entre les différentes entités, associations et entrepreneurs d’un secteur niche très performant qui compte 25 manufactures, une centaine de sous traitants, et milles employés. Les musiciens de la délegation se sont produits entre autre au Spiegen Hall à Séoul et à Casa Italia, devant un parterre d’invités de marque enthousiastes, selon les musiciens. Les concerts ont été filmé et seront diffusés sur Arte. “C’est une excellente opportunité de promouvoir l’image de l’instrument, d’émouvoir et d’améliorer la transmission pédagogique” dit Roberto Ottavianelli, directeur de la compagnie Bugari, seul entrepreneur présent à Séoul. “Nos prestations ont été accueillies avec intérêt, attention, curiosité et désir d’apprendre le répertoire et la technique. Un marché niche mais fertile. Une prise de contact avec des professeurs et départements de musique de différentes universités. » ont dit les musiciens Marco Lo Russo (Bugari), Andrea Naspi (Pigini), Giuseppe Di Falco (Beltuna), Antonio Spaccarotella (Scandalli) et Gary Blair (Pasco Italia), portés aux nues par le public. |
La disparition soudaine de Fabio Rossato (1970-2018), Monselice, Italieby Rob Howard |
 Choc dans le monde de l’accordéon avec la soudaine disparition du célèbre accordéoniste Fabio Rossato, victime d’une crise cardiaque. Fabio Rossato enseignait l’accordéon au conservatoire de Riva del Garda en Italie (Trentin).Il est né à Monselice, il y’a 48 ans et y était récemment retourné pour rendre visite à sa chère mère, qui l’a retrouvé sans vie dans son lit, ce 27 novembre dernier. Fabio Rossato a étudié l’accordéon avec Elio Boschello, puis poursuivit avec Friedrich Lips, Vladimir Zubitsky, Richard Galliano, et Frererich Gerouette. Il s’est diplomé avec les félicitations du jury au conservatoire de musique de Pesaro, en Italie. Depuis son plus jeune âge, Fabio Rossato a fait preuve de qualités musicales hors-pair et s’est illustré dans de nombreuses compétitions nationales et internationales. En 1980, il décrocha le premier prix dans plusieurs competitions. En 1988, il remporta en France, le trophée mondial du CMA (catégorie Junior) et en 1991, en Allemagne, le trophée mondial du CMA (catégorie senior). Fabio Rossato a rencontré et joué avec Astor Piazzolla au festival de Tulles en France. Piazzolla lui a dédié sa composition « Trois préludes ». Tout au long de sa carrière, Rossato a joué avec de nombreuses pointures. Parmi les enregistrements de Fabio Rossato les Cd « Stranezze » qui présentent les compositions les plus importantes de l’accordéoniste compositeur Luciano Fancielli ; « Variete », avec les arrangements de Rossato de divers morceaux ; et « Impressioni lontane », enregistré en duo avec le pianiste Ivan Tibolla, cd qui remporta le prix du meilleur cd ethnique de l’année. |
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  UK accordionist and author Rob Howard has written several books, most of which are about the accordion, and would make ideal presents for accordion enthusiasts. The 4 volumes of ‘An A to Z of the Accordion’ contain a combined total of about one thousand varied articles and biographies. These are now offered at a reduced price. The more recently published ‘Accordion Anthology’ catalog robaccord07 is a large page sized hardback that picks up where the earlier series left off, presenting numerous more articles and biographies of interest to the accordion. The book is aimed at accordion enthusiasts, including those who are new to the instrument – many articles and biographies, hardback, 330 colour photographs. 17 Euro (or the US$ equivalent) plus postage. ‘Vintage Accordions’ and ‘Accordion: A Pictorial History’ are now out of print, but are still available for half price in printable PDF format sent to you by email. Accordion: A Pictorial History, catalog robaccord06 by Rob Howard is fully illustrated throughout with over 300 colour photographs of many types and models of accordions, each with information, plus interesting articles. Now available only as a pdf; only 6 Euro (or the US$ equivalent). Vintage Accordions - Vintage Accordions catalog robaccord05 is a unique and very popular book - a beautifully illustrated all-colour history of the accordion, in its various forms, with over 300 pictures of instruments. Now available only as a PDF; only 6 Euro (or the US$ equivalent). An A to Z of the Accordion and Related Instruments by Rob Howard, contains 300 articles and biographies; hardback, now only 11 Euro (or the US$ equivalent) plus postage. catalog robaccord01 An A to Z of the Accordion and Related Instruments Volume 2, now only 11 Euro (or the US$ equivalent) plus postage, catalog robaccord02 An A to Z of the Accordion and Related Instruments Volume 3, now only 11 Euro (or the US$ equivalent) plus postage, catalog robaccord03 An A to Z of the Accordion and Related Instruments Volume 4, now only 11 Euro (or the US$ equivalent) plus postage, catalog robaccord04 |
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 On the 23rd November evening, Grayson Masefield performed a concert at the China Welfare Institute (CWI) Children's Palace, Shanghai organised by the accordion teacher, conductor, composer and arranger Nova Wan. The Children's Palace is a comprehensive and public-oriented after-school activity center for talented young people dedicated to the arts, music, dance and technology. Following a succcessful concert, there was a masterclass with three young Chinese students playing different virtouso entertainment style music. Each student presented their piece and then worked with Grayson Masefield on the styles and techniques unique to each piece. The next day was the Xuanjing Art Center. These Music Academies are the brainchild of Prof. Li Cong (President of the China Accordion Association, CIA Vice-Presdient) and provide classes for multiple instruments, acting, dancing and art courses. Currently they have over 500 accordion students at the three schools. After giving private lessons in the afternoon Grayson performed a concert segment of light classical music and then a segment of virtuoso entertainment music. In between, three young soloists who had received the highest marks in their recent examinations performed as well as a youth accordion group. Grayson then spent the next two days at the Shanghai Normal University, with Asst. Prof. Crystal Wang, performing for the SHNU Music College Winter Music Festival and masterclasses with students. |
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| A marathon of music-making on November 11th, marked the “Students and Friends” recital presented at Harrington ARTS Center (Superior, WI) by the dual studios of Accordion Concertina Music located in Burnsville, MN, and Superior, WI. The day began at 10am with a final rehearsal of nine orchestral pieces that joined bands from each studio - united only through parallel practices and director/instructor Helmi Harrington (picture below). Over 30 students, ranging in age from 7 to 80+ years came from distances as much as five hours away to play in the 5 ½-hour concert beginning at 1pm.. In addition to the focal orchestral works, the acoustically ideal Hanni Strahl Concert Hall resounded with ensembles, duos, and solos ranging from medieval to contemporary periods and a few year-end holiday melodies. The music was enhanced by instruments of the A World of Accordions Museum collection, including variously enhanced piano accordions, assorted diatonic and chromatic button accordions with standard-bass and free-bass left-hand sections. Special effects were contributed by our unique bells-controlled piano accordion, four Titano Tigers, musette, cello and bass accordions, English concertina, djembe, glockenspiel, marimbaphone and guitar. Renowned conductor Tracey Gibbens (Duluth, MN) admirably led the students, symphony bass-violist Jim Waechter, symphony violinist Carolyn Carver and volunteers through complex interpretations. As an aspiring accordionist himself, Tracey also played in solo, duet, ensemble and orchestra. Paul Vargason (Superior, WI) was featured performer during the program. Paul, an artist on piano-, chromatic button-, and diatonic accordions, presented an entertaining, virtually perfect and fully memorized 30-min. program heavily flavored by Pecon-Trolli music. He performed on his Helmi-designed Slovenian four-row button diatonic accordion. In recognition of Slovenian pro Shelby Setnikar and Helmi, his mentor of 26 years, he invited their participation in several numbers. Open to the public, over 100 people were treated to a wonderful assortment of refreshments including lunch and supper dishes donated by members of the band as organized by Marian Syrjamaki-Kuchta, Shelby Setnikar and Robin Floyd. Many toured the museum displays and expressed awe at the combined offerings of the day - all without admission charge. The performances were recorded and may be made available at a later date. |
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| On Friday November 23rd the Barry Schmidt Bavarian Band performed a concert of music, audience participation and much hilarity at the Brook St Community Centre, Tipton, in aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospital. The total raised was an excellent £1655. The bandleader is accordionist Barry Smith, organizer of the annual Midland Accordion Festival at The Quality Hotel in Dudley. He is also the editor of the bi-monthly magazine ‘Accordion Post’, and the organiser of the Black Country Accordion Club. For further information email: accordions2010@hotmail.co.uk |
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 Scottish accordionist Charlie Abel, leader of the The Iron Broo Ceilidh Band, has released a solo CD, ‘A Celtic Voice’, featuring a selection of songs and accordion instrumentals. Some are well known favourites, others are composed by Charlie Abel. Tracks: Bad-Tempered Woman (song), Dr. Fritz Wendland (instrumental), Long Before Your Time (song), The Dark Island (instrumental), Up The Noran Water (song), Ronnie Watt's 9th Dan (instrumental), Bittersweet Waltz (song), Loch Tay Boat (song), The March Hare (instrumental), Mormond Braes/Mormond Reel (instrumental), My Turriff Grandma (instrumental), Dae Yi Mind On Lang Lang Syne? (song), Albert & Dorothy's Tunes (instrumental), Rosie Findlay (The Heather Wifie, song), Freedom Come-All-Ye (song), Aberdonian Sunset (instrumental) For further information email: jiml@musicinscotland.com |
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| In Louisiana during December there are many Zydeco concerts taking place plus details of a New Year’s Eve function in Texas, as follows: December 1st, 8am - Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band, Buck & Johnny's, 100 Berard St, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 December 1st, 11am - Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Northshore Harbor Center, ‘Northshore Food Truck Festival (11am-4pm)’, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, LA 70461 December 1st, 9pm - Leroy Thomas, Southern Pub, 208 S Adams St, Welsh, LA 70591 December 2nd, 5pm - Rusty Metoyer & the Zydeco Krush, Route 92, 2600 E Milton Ave, Youngsville, LA 70592 December 7th, 7pm - Wayne Singleton & Same Ol' 2-Step, Mojo's Sports Bar, 2235 Crestwell Lane, Opelousas, LA 70570 December 12th, 8pm - Leroy Thomas, O'Darby's Pub & Grill, 827 Hector Connoly Rd, Carencro, LA 70520 December 12th, 10pm - Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, d.b.a Night Club, 618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans December 12th, 8am - Jeremy & The Zydeco Hot Boyz, Buck & Johnny's, 100 Berard St, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 December 25th, 7pm - Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners, Coushatta Casino, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, LA 70648 December 27th, 8.30pm - Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, Rock N' Bowl, 3000 S. Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119 December 29th, 8am - Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, Buck & Johnny's, 100 Berard St, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 December 30th, 9-11pm - Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Band; 11pm-2am - Chris Ardoin & Nustep Zydeko, New Year Classic, Herrera's Event Center, 7815 John Ralston Rd, Houston, TX 77044 |
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 The London Accordion Orchestra (MD Ian Watson) performs in concert on Saturday lunchtime December 1st, 12-2pm, at the Union Chapel, 19B Compton Terrace, Islington, London N1 2UN.The London Accordion Orchestra (previously the Morley Accordion Orchestra) was formed in 1999 with the aim of promoting and performing compositions for accordion orchestra, as well as to develop players of the instrument. The main orchestra focuses on playing original repertoire and commissions composers to write new works specifically for the London Accordion Orchestra. The orchestra released their new album ‘Flight’ with original compositions for accordion orchestra on Sotones Records in March 2017. The album was recorded at the world-famous EMI Abbey Road Studios and is available from the LAO’s online store. |
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 On Saturday December 1st, 1-3pm, the Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (MD Joan Grauman) presents a concert of Christmas music at Dublin Roasters Coffee, 1780 N. Market St, Frederick, Maryland.The Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (WMAS) meets on one Sunday afternoon each month at the Sleepy Hollow United Methodist Church, 3435 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church, Virginia 22044. |
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| On Sunday December 2nd, 3pm, accordionist Eric Bouvelle and his orchestra perform for an afternoon of dancing that also includes a meal at Le Blue D’Avau Chez Jose, Juillenay. Eric’s wife Sandra will be the orchestra’s vocalist. Juillenay is a commune in the Côte-d'Or department in eastern France. Eric Bouvelle, born in 1958, is one of France’s most accomplished and admired accordionists. As a boy was taught by Maurice Larcange as part of his ‘prodigies’ scheme, and in his youth he toured Finland with Marcel Azzola, and also played for a French ball in Copenhagen for the Prince of Denmark. Jo Privat was also a major influence at this time. In 1988 Eric Bouvelle won the Virtuoso Entertainment competition at the CIA Coupe Mondiale held in Trossingen, Germany. Since then he has toured internationally, appeared on radio and TV in France many times, composed many pieces for accordion, and has made many recordings. |
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 Brooklyn Accordion Club present their seasonal ‘Holiday Concert’ on Sunday December 2nd, 5.30pm to 8pm. The venue is Berg’n, 899 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238. The concert includes accordion solos and ‘mega ensemble’ for accordions and other instruments, directed by Dr Denise Koncelik – see the poster. For further information email: brooklynaccordionclub@gmail.com |
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| Latvian accordionist Ksenija Sidorova makes her Australian debut with three concerts next week followed by some dates in Germany in December and January, as follows: Australia Sunday December 2nd, doors open 2pm – UKARIA, Mount Barker, South Australia Tuesday December 4th, doors open 7.30pm – Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne, Victoria Sunday December 9th, doors open 3pm – Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House, NSW Germany Thursday December 20th – Stadtheater, Furth, Germany Friday December 21st, doors open 7pm – Leiderhalle Mozartsaal, Stuttgart, Germany Monday January 7th, doors open 6pm - Schloss Elmau, Elmau, Germany Thursday January 10th, doors open 8pm - Kolner Philharmonie, Cologne, Germany Sunday January 27th, doors open 8pm - Audimax Der Universitat, Regensburg, Germany Monday January 28th, doors open 8pm - Kongresszentrum Heinrich-Lades-Halle, Erlangen, Germany Ksenija Sidorova, now based in Spain, started to play the accordion aged eight under the guidance of Marija Gasele in her hometown of Riga. She later studied in London at the Royal Academy of Music under Professor Owen Murray. She subsequently received her Masters Degree with Distinction, and has since pursued a highly successful worldwide career. |
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 Accordionist Roman Jbanov and the balalaika player Alexei Birioukov perform a programme of Russian music in concert on Sunday December 2nd, 3pm, at Herment Collegiale (church), Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne, central France.Roman Jbanov was born in the Ukraine in 1976. He began playing the accordion at the age of six years of age, and in 1988 he entered the Secondary Special Music School (S.S.M.S) Lyceum attached to the M. I. Glinka Novosibrisk State Conservatory, and in 1994 entered the M.I. Glinka Novosibirsk State Conservatory. He went on to win many prizes in competitions including the CMA Trophee Mondial in 1997, and tour internationally. Since 1997 he has performed regularly with French accordionist Domi Emorine as the Paris-Moscow Duo. For further information email: duopm@sfr.fr |
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 Stockport Accordion Club’s big annual charity fund raising concert, organised by John Jones MBE, takes place on Friday December 7th, 7.45pm, at the Broken Cross Club, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 8TU. This year’s line-up includes the Stockport Accordion Band, Walter Perrie, Helen Rich, the club’s Accordion Spice and Scottish Quartet, and the amazing and inimitable Pearl Fawcett-Adriano. The club has been doing this concert since 1999 and each one has been a special occasion for the accordion, and yet another brilliant evening of accordion entertainment is in prospect, and it’s all in a very good cause. All proceeds are in aid of the East Cheshire Hospice. Tickets are £8, and available from John Jones on 07871 767708. All are welcome. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
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 Led by Alexander and Ivana Nikolic, this quintet travels regularly internationally and is very popular.07 December, Tabor Milonga, Ljubljana, Slovenia 08 December, Brunico, Italy 09 December, Tango Marathon, Frienze, Italy 26 December, Taboe Tango, Utrecht, Netherlands 28 December, Taboe Tango, Utrecht, Netherlands 29 December, TNT Milonga, Dortmund, Germany CD's available online at: Beltango |
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 Accordionist and country singer Mary Prendergast launches her new Christmas CD single on Friday December 7th, 9pm-12midnight, at Burkes, Irishtown, Mayo, Irish Republic.Mary Prendergast, from Waterford, is an accordionist and a singer-songwriter. She has made several recordings, and works as a nurse when not playing music. For further information email: maryprendergast360@gmail.com |
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