01 December 2006
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Highlights
Miran Vaupotic Concerts, Rijeka - Croatia
Composer Patrick Busseuil’s New CD ‘Memories’, Lyons – France
Renzo Ruggieri’s Activities, Castelfidardo - Italy
Reports of Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals etc
Nikolai Ryskov Performs at Anglo-Russian Evening, London - UK
North Shore Accordion Orchestra at Santa Parade, Auckland - New Zealand
Mario D'Amario’s First Solo Concert, Collecorvino – Italy
Future Events
Masterworks Series, Illinois – USA
NAO North West Area Championships, Fleetwood – UK
Victor Prieto Trio at Cornelia Street Café, New York - USA
32nd International Accordionists’ Competition, Pula – Croatia
Annual Charity Concert, Macclesfield – UK
James P. O'Brien Xmas Arrangements
CD Review
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Miran Vaupotic Concerts, Rijeka - Croatia
Contributed by Rob Howard

Croatian bayan artiste Miran Vaupotic will perform a series of concerts with the Rijeka Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Miroslav Homen (picture left). The concerts will take place in The Croatian National Theatre, Ivan pl. Zajc, Rijeka, Croatia, on December 23rd, 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th. The concerts will include ‘Concert for Bayan and Orchestra - Rossiniana’ (in 3 parts), composed by Vladimir Zubitsky.

Miran Vaupotic (picture right) was born in Zagreb, Croatia, in 1982, and studied with Vladimir Balyk (Honored Artist of Russia) and Denis Modrusan (graduate of Vladimir Besfamilnov), and graduated from the Faculty of Arts in Pula. He attended specialization courses with world-famous accordionists, such as Alexander Skliarov, Yuri Shishkin and Owen Murray. After his studies, he taught in Zagreb, where he is currently teaching at the music school. Miran Vaupotic is the threefold winner of the All-Croatian Competition and has been also a prizewinner at international competitions, including Pula (1999) and Cosenza (Trophee Mondiale 2003).

He has performed with eminent musicians and ensembles such as the guitarist Robert Belinic, Rucner String Quartet, etc. Miran`s repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary and includes his personal interpretations and many own transcriptions. He has also performed premiere performances of Croation compositions.

For further information email: m.vaupotic@gmail.com
 
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Composer Patrick Busseuil’s New CD ‘Memories’, Lyons – France
Contributed by Rob Howard
 
A new double digipack CD titled ‘Memories’, featuring compositions for solo accordion by Patrick Busseuil, has just been released. The music is performed by an international all-star line up of concert accordionists, including Thierry Accard - France, Max Bonnay - France, Philippe Bourlois - France, Angel Luis Castaño - Spain, Claudio Jacomucci - Italy, Niko Kumpuvara - Finland, Jean Marc Marroni - France, Anthony Millet - France, Dragan Vasiljevic - Serbia, Mika Vayrynen – Finland, and Cao Ciao Qing - China.

Patrick Busseuil is an internationally recognised composer who has received three international prizes for his works. Born in Dijon, France, in 1956, Patrick Busseuil studied accordion, trombone, double bass and composition in Lyon, Paris and Geneva. He currently teaches accordion and composition at the l’Ecole Nationale de Musique de Romans.

For further information email: famillebusseuil@free.fr
 
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Renzo Ruggieri’s Activities, Castelfidardo - Italy
Contributed by Rob Howard

Renzo Ruggieri reports on the many successes of some of his students in 2006:-

Veronika Todorova (1st prize to the International Trophy of Atri, of Lanciano and 3rd prize in Castelfidardo, 1st National contest in Germany and Tournéè in Holland)

Danilo Di Paolonicola (1st prize in the International Trophy of Atri, of Capistrello, and 2nd prize in Sarajevo)

Antonio Spaccarotella(1st in the selections for CIA competition in Rome, 2nd in Val Tidone. He has also held concerts and seminars in China)

Mario D'AMARIO (picture left - 1st prize in the International Trophy of Atri, of Morro D'Oro, of Castelfidardo, 1st in the CIA Coupe Mondiale in Norway).

From November 2nd to 6th, Renzo was member of the jury for the prestigious festival of Sarajevo (artistic director Alma Flammesberg). He has also performed in concert with a Slovak group: Pavol Bosnar - piano, Tomas Barosc - bass, and Peter Solarick - drums. On November 18th, Renzo played as a soloist at the Gallarate Jazz Festival (artistic direction of Max De Aloe), with a based repertoire on Italian music.

Renzo Ruggieri has arranged the music and acted as Musical Director for a new CD ‘Three Brothers’, by Frederick Schlick.

On December 6th, at 6pm, in Teramo, Renzo Ruggieri will perform a solo lecture and concert on ‘Accordion and the Electronics’.

Since November, Renzo Ruggieri has taught courses in accordion and jazz in the Conservatory of Teramo. There is the possibility to take courses for correspondence (in Italian only) or through SKYPE (also in Italian or English).

On the 18th, 19th and 20th January 2007, the Renzo Ruggieri Group will do a mini-tour in the Italian province of Reggio Emilia, with the famous singer Antonella Ruggiero.

For further information email: info@renzoruggieri.it
 
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Nikolai Ryskov Performs at Anglo-Russian Evening, London - UK
Contributed by Rob Howard

On November 22nd London-based Russian accordionist Nikolai Ryskov performed at the Open Evening of the Pushkin House, 5A Bloomsbury Square, London.

Pushkin House has been established to serve as a home and dedicated showcase for Russian culture in London, a focus for Anglo-Russian cultural exchange, a provider of education and information on Russian language and culture, a resource and networking centre for individuals and institutions.

(The picture shows Juliant Gallant, Musical Director of the Pushkin House and the Ensemble Productions Ltd, with Nikolai Ryskov.)

For further information email: nikolai.ryskov@ntlworld.com
 
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North Shore Accordion Orchestra at Santa Parade, Auckland - New Zealand
Contributed by Heather Masefield

The North Shore Accordion Orchestra performed before the start of the Farmers Santa Parade, in Auckland on November 26th. This parade attracts a crowd of nearly quarter of a million children and parents who lined the streets to see the bands, floats and clowns bringing Santa to town.

The picture shows Lionel Reekie conducting and a clown attempting to conduct the group whilst they are performing. The Orchestra played Christmas carols and pieces they are to perform in Dargaville at the Museum opening on the December 3rd.

For further information email: ghia@ihug.co.nz
  
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Mario D'Amario’s First Solo Concert, Collecorvino – Italy
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

Mario D'Amario, young accordion entertainer and winner of the prestigious competition of Castelfidardo, performed his first major solo concert on the occasion of the 12th Festival dell'Ancia Libera in Collecorvino. Mario played with great ease about an hour a program of music by Richard, Evans, Morocco, Piazzolla, Astier, Corea, Parker, Abreu and Ruggieri. The show was organized in memory of Claudio Calista.
 
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Masterworks Series, Illinois – USA
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

Italian accordionist Ivano Battiston performs in two concerts with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, MD David Bellugi, on December 2nd and 3rd in the Centennial Hall, Rock Island, Illinois.

These concerts, part of the Masterworks Series, include performances of ‘Overture to Il Signor Bruschino’ – Rossini, ‘Ancient Airs and Dances’ – Luciano, ‘Concerto for Accordion’ (‘Aconcagua’) – Piazzolla, ‘Concerto for Accordion, Recorder, and Orchestra’ – Battiston, and ‘Symphony No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 90’ (‘Italian’) – Mendelssohn.

For further information email: ivanobattiston@tin.it
 
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NAO North West Area Championships, Fleetwood – UK
Contributed by Rob Howard

The annual National Accordion Organisation North West Area Championships for the 2006/7 competitive season take place in the Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, Lancashire on December 3rd. The organiser is Gina Brannelli (picture right). For further information email: accordions@talktalk.net

The NAO UK Championships take place at The Spa, Scarborough, from May 4th to 6th 2007. The Spa Complex, a Victorian masterpiece, hosts the Championships with six venues under one roof.

The weekend will feature an International Solo Class, own choice program only, plus competitions for all levels including solo, duo, ensemble and orchestra as well as a large trade show with music and instruments. Festival events include a Ceilidh dance (with Gary Blair and his Ceilidh Dance Band) and performances by international guests.

For further information visit the NAO website.
  
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Victor Prieto Trio at Cornelia Street Café, New York - USA
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

The Victor Prieto Trio will be performing on December 3rd, at 8.30pm, at Cornelia Street Cafe, New York. The trio includes Victor Prieto – accordion, Carlo DeRosa - bass and Mark Ferber- drums.

For further information email: victorprieto2001@yahoo.com
  
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32nd International Accordionists’ Competition, Pula – Croatia
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

The 32nd International Accordionists’ Competition takes place in Pula from April 24th to 29th. The competition includes sections for bayan, piano accordion, standard bass and free bass instruments. Entries must be made by March 1st 2007.

For further information email: okud.istra@pu.t-com.hr
  
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Annual Charity Concert, Macclesfield – UK
Contributed by Rob Howard

On Friday December 8th, at 8pm, Stockport Accordion Band and Orchestra concert perform their annual charity concert at Broken Cross Club, Macclesfield, Cheshire. All money raised goes to the East Cheshire Hospice.

For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com
 
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