18 January 2008
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Accordion Yellow Pages - Update Your Own Details on the Internet
A Proud Night for Accordion at Carnegie Hall, New York - USA

Festival Press Conference, Vienna - Austria
Maurice Larcange Remembered - France
The Poozies Recruit New Accordionist, England - UK
Frédéric Deschamps Tuition Courses - France
Reports of Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals etc
Gordon Glenn Returns! - UK
Future Events
Finnish Accordionist Mika Väyrynen performs with Orchestra - Finland
Improvisation Ensemble Concerts - France
Victor Prieto Trio at Jazz Club, New York - USA
'Le Premier Bal', Lille - France
Anne Landa Presents"Blé Noir" with the Ballet de Biarritz – Spain

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Update Your Own Details on the Internet
Contributed by Harley Jones

The Accordion Yellow Pages has now been completely redesigned by Webmaster Roberto Zambelli to allow each person to add information or to change their own information directly to the site. You are then asked to authenticate the information using your own email address for verification and your information is instantly online.

The Accordion Yellow Pages offers free of charge listing for every type of service for accordion businesses and individuals. So please check your own information online that to make sure it is correct and updated. For an enquiry please contact our webmaster: webmaster@accordion-search.com
 
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A Proud Night for Accordion at Carnegie Hall, New York - USA
Contributed by Kevin Friedrich

On January 13th, Zankel Auditorium in Carnegie Hall was filled to capacity for the renowned Polish group 'Motion Trio'. Performing their own compositions and arrangements, their program was a diverse array of cutting edge performances including the World Premiere of the accordion version of Krzysztof Penderecki's 'Ciaccona' in Memory of Pope John Paul II.

Having worked with the Motion Trio, Penderecki himself calls them an exceptional accordion trio!

Utilizing every dimension of their instruments, the Motion Trio comprising Janusz Wojtarowicz, Pawel Baranek and Marcin Galazyn, brought the house down leaving the audience calling for several encores. Each a skilled artist with superb technical and musical ability, the three combined to capture and ignite the imagination of the enthusiastic audience.


Formed in 1996, the Motion Trio has performed in 29 countries and continues to explore the boundaries of their instrument while drawing inspiration from all forms of music including contemporary, classical and baroque, through to rock, metal and techno.

The concert was held in the memory of the famous Polish composer Andrzej Krzanowski (1951-1990), and his wife and son (pictured) were in attendance at the concert. A renowned composer, Krzanowski was himself a skilled accordionist who studied in Katowice with Joachim Pichura.

Among his hundreds of compositions for many instruments, Krzanowski composed the Test Piece for the 1978 CIA Coupe Mondiale held in Lodz, Poland.
 
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Festival Press Conference, Vienna - Austria
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

A press conference for all journalists takes place on January 23rd at 6pm in the Aktionsradius Wien, 1200 Wien, Gaußplatz 11, organised by the new Akkordeon Festival, Vienna, which takes place from February 23rd until March 24th. This evening includes a buffet, with live music by the group Flic-Flac.

All journalists wanting to attend need to book via email by Christina Meglitsch: christina@akkordeonfestival.at
 

Maurice Larcange Remembered - France
Contributed by Rob Howard

One of the true greats of French musette, Maurice Larcange passed away in October at the age of 80. Maurice Larcange (1927-2007) was not only one of France's best known and greatest accordionists but was also was one the most influential figures in his country's present day accordion scene.

Born in the northern town of Trith St Leger, Maurice Larcange's father ran an accordion school in nearby Valenciennes. Maurice - known to his friends as 'Momo' - began playing professionally in cafes and bars in Brittany in the mid-1940s before being called up for National Service in the army. Once de-mobbed, he moved to Paris where he was helped by the already established accordionist Aimable, an old friend of his father's. Larcange became a star name in Paris, and was a contemporary of the likes of Yvette Horner, Joss Baselli, Marcel Azzola and Jo Privat.

From the 1950s onwards Larcange became well known both nationally and internationally through his many recordings, arrangements and compositions, and his exuberant and joyful playing was much admired and imitated. He was also a prolific composer, and is believed to have written about 2,000 pieces, of which 'Pistonette' was the most popular.

In 1987 Maurice Larcange founded his own accordion school, 'Les Petits Prodiges de l'Accordeon', which proved overwhelmingly successful and will doubtless prove to be his real legacy. Larcange's teaching involved developing both musical skills and the art of stage presentation, and helped to launch the playing careers of such present day accordionists as Eric Bouvelle, Jerome Richard, Domi Emorine, Alexandra Paris, and many others.

Despite his stage flamboyance and fame in a highly successful career dating back to the late 1940s, Maurice Larcange remained essentially a private person whose greatest happiness came from the progress and achievements of his innumerable accordion students. He will indeed be greatly missed.
 
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The Poozies Recruit New Accordionist, England - UK
Contributed by Christine Adams

The all female folk band The Poozies are delighted to announce the addition of the amazing young accordionist and piper Mairearad Green to their line-up. This follows on from the sad departure of original member Karen Tweed to pursue her solo career.

The band were due to take a break as Eilidh is having another baby in March but from July onwards will be back on the road, out in force at festivals throughout the summer and, when Mairearad has settled in, will record that much promised new album!

For further information email: mymacmaster@hotmail.com
 
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Frédéric Deschamps Tuition Courses - France
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

Leading accordion teacher Frédéric Deschamps has four separate tuition courses in the next few weeks. These are set for:
February 17th to 22nd
February 24th to March 1st
April 14th to 19th
April 21st to 26th

The courses are each for a maximum of 14 people, cover a wide variety of playing techniques and musical styles, and cater for any kind of accordion, including diatonic accordion and bandonéon.

For further information email: frederic.deschamps @wanadoo.fr
 
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Gordon Glenn Returns! - UK
Contributed by Rob Howard

On Wednesday January 9th Stockport Accordion Club, based in the North West of England, began 2008 in fine style with Gordon Glenn making a long awaited return to the concert stage as our Club Night guest artiste.

Gordon's sophisticated skills certainly went down very well with the audience, and his programme included 'Strauss Selection', 'Serenata', 'What A Difference A Day Made' (arr. Magnante), 'Yours' (arr. Charles Magnante), 'Air on a G String', 'The Umbrella Man in Paris', 'La Mariposita', 'Tango in D', 'Don't Blame Me' (arr. Magnante), 'Concierto de Aranjuez', 'I Will Say Goodbye', and 'Dance of the Comedians'. Gordon also played 'Autumn Leaves' and 'Pennies From Heaven' in duet with concertina maestro and Stockport AC Vice President John Nixon.

The concert also included supporting spots from Rob Howard, John Jones, Betty Molloy and Chris Green, Ray Peacock, Ann Parker, Johnny Coleclough and John Higham. Stockport AC President Johnny Coleclough gave a world premiere performance of his new song, which was a pastiche of Parisian sights and sounds, and made very good entertainment. All it lacked was a title!

Gordon Glenn has been a leading professional accordionist since the 1950s, and has worked with many of the UK's best accordionists and other musicians.
 
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Finnish Accordionist Mika Väyrynen performs with Orchestra - Finland
Contributed by Kevin Friedrich

Mika Väyrynen will perform Aulis Sallinen's "Camber Music V - Barabbas Variations Op. 80" with two different orchestras in January. On the 24th he will perform with the Lohja Orchestra (Juha Nikkola-conductor) in the Lohja Church and on the 28th with Sinfonietta Lentua (Jukka-Pekka Kuusela - conductor) in the Lentua Hall, in Kuhmo.

This spring, Mika will give the World Premiere of Anatoli Kusjakov's last work before he passed away, 'Sonata No. 7 - Misterium'.

For more information, please visit www.accordions.com/mika
 
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Improvisation Ensemble Concerts - France
Contributed by Harley Jones

The Improvisation Ensemble performs mainly in churches in Northern France, featuring a repertoire of classical and sacred music. Led by accordionist and composer Eric Blin, the line up of the Improvisation Ensemble varies from duo, trio to quartet, including clarinet, violin and/or cello. Admission to all their concerts is free.

The Improvisation Ensemble, who are available for concerts and festivals anywhere in Europe, is sponsored by a non-profit making organisation called Original Music From The Great Europe.

Their concert programme includes:
January 20th, 4pm - l'Eglise de Champagne
26th, 8.30pm l'Eglise Saint-Denis d'Amboise
27th, 4pm - l'Eglise St Georges de Salbris
February 3rd, 4pm - l'Eglise de Mettray
10th, 4pm - l'Eglise de la Suze, Sarthe
17th, 4pm - l'Eglise Sainr-Lubin de Brou
23rd, 8.30pm - l'Eglise St-Medard de Cinq Mars la Pile
24th, 4pm - l'Eglise St-Nicolas de Châteraubriant

For further information email: original.music@wanadoo.fr
 

Victor Prieto Trio at Jazz Club, New York - USA
Contributed by Rob Howard

Victor Prieto Trio will be performing at Smalls, 183 West 10th Street, near 7th Ave, New York City on Wednesday January 23rd, 9.30pm and 11pm.

For further information email: victorprieto2001@yahoo.com
 

'Le Premier Bal', Lille - France
Contributed by Rob Howard

On Saturday January 26th, 9pm, a dance featuring the accordion led band 'Paulo et ses déclinaisons' takes place at la maison Folie de Wazemmes, 70 rue des Sarrazins, Lille.

For further information email: communication@wazemmeslaccordeon.com
   
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Anne Landa Presents"Blé Noir" with the Ballet de Biarritz – Spain
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

Anne Landa presents on the 19th January at Principal Theater of Vitoria (Spain), the opera "Blé Noir" with the Ballet Biarritz. The performance, organized by the Symphonic Orchestra from Basque Country, is included in the Family Concerts 2008, together with didactic workshops for children based on the performances.

Related to didactical and pedagogical performances, Anne Landa presented last 3rd January at Victoria Eugenia Theater of San Sebastián, the performance "The little Prince" together with Txotxongillo Ensemble and musical direction by Anne Landa.

These events were part of the family concerts organized by the Symphony orchestra of Euskadi; with special emphasis for small children.

For further information pls contact: alanda@musikene.net 
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The famous Beltango group directed by Alexander Nikolic were stars at the 2007 Castelfidardo Festival in Italy and this new site selling is selling their pack of 3 CDs titled "Tradicional", "Piazzollando" and "Balkango". Sound samples are online. Music performed by Alexander Nikolic (bandoneon, accordion), Jovan Bogosavljevic (violin), Ivana Nikolic (piano, vocal), Bogdan Pejic (el.guitar) and Ljubinko Lazic (double bass) of Serbia. Purchase online using bank secure server system.
 
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Yehuda Oppenheimer release 1 arrangement of 'Souvenir d'amour'. Sample of the music is available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card.
 
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A new site selling three CDs titled "Viazzani Takes Stok" "Encore" and "Piazzolla Angel Suite - Bobic Liturgical Suite" with sound samples. Music recorded by Romano Viazzani of UK. Purchase online with credit card.

Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 2 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Gigolino', 'La Giostra', . Samples of this music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card.
 
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Peter Piccini - accordionist, composer, arranger, performer, release 1 new work for accordion available for purchase online. 'Feelin Blue'. Samples of these music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card.

History of Bayan Development: This article on the History of Bayan Development was written by Dr. Herbert Scheibenreif of Friedrich Lips Productions. The importance of the development of the bayan has had far reaching significance for all concert accordion design, manufacture and performances throughout the world.
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