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Paris-Moscow
Duo's 10th Anniversary, Alsace Haguenau - France
Domi
Emorine and Roman Jbanov, known as the Paris-Moscow
Duo, have celebrated their 10th Anniversary with a concert at
the accordion school in the charming city of Alsace Haguenau, where
they began their career together in 1998.
The school's accordion orchestra, directed by Raimond Keith, opened
the concert with pieces by W. Kahl, H.Költz, A. Piazzolla,
W. Jacobi, Y. Derbienko, A. Jurbin and B.Tichonov.
The
room was full, and the audience participated in a musical journey
between France and Russia performed by Domi and Roman, featuring
compositions by F. Angelis, N. Rizol, A. Astier and M. Azzola, A.
Shalaiev, E. Bouvelle and M. Larcange, as well as by Viacheslav
Semionov.
At the end of the concert, Domi and Roman received a large cake
like the one pictured, with a bottle of champagne.
For information, a concert featuring music of Viacheslav
Semionov and Derbienko will be part of the festival of accordion
of Drancy, on the Saturday May 24.
On January 20th well-known Russian bayanist, composer and singer Aidar
Gainullin took part in the award-giving ceremony of the prestigious
culture prize of the German newspaper BZ ("the Berlin newspaper")
for 2008.
Aidar Gainullin third from left. This international prize is presented
to international stars of music, cinema and theatre for their contributions
to the development of culture. This year Hollywood actor Tom Cruise
and French singer Mireille Mathieu took part in the ceremony. Aidar
Gainullin was invited after his concert in the Big Hall of the Berlin
Philharmonic Society on November 5th 2007 where he performed with
the world-famous Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. This concert was broadcast
on German radio and his performance attracted many new admirers.
At
the ceremony Aidar performed music by Alfred Schnittke and Astor Piazzolla.
During the final presentation Mireille Mathieu approached Aidar admitting
that she always loved Moscow and was delighted by songs like 'Moscow
Nights' and 'Dark Eyes'. Suddenly she started singing and Aidar joined
her spontaneously in performing 'Dark Eyes' together. Picture left
of Elena Lutz (wife of Aidar), Mireille Mathieu and Aidar Gainullin.
Aidar Gainullin, a graduate of the Russian Gnessin Academy of Music,
nowadays lives in Berlin where he studies at the Hanns Eisler-University
of Music. In 2003 Aidar's name was added to the 'Golden book of talents
of Russia' by President Vladimir Putin, for outstanding achievements
in the sphere of bayan arts. The same year, Aidar became the grant-aided
student of funds of M. Rostropovich, Friedrich
Lips, 'Russian Performing Art'. In 2006 he was awarded prices
'Best of the best' and 'Young talent of Russia'.
He also has received awards for his talent as a composer - 20th national
film prize 'Nika' (Russian 'Oscar') and 'The White Elephant' of film
press and film critics for a nomination as the best film music for
2006 ('Euphoria'). Now Aidar is working on writing music for Ivan
Vyrypayev's new film 'Oxygen'.
As a concert artiste Aidar is constantly touring the world, and his
performance schedule is full a long time ahead. He often performs
on well-known European platforms. In June he will be taking part in
a solemn performance in front of many politicians and businessmen
in London. Even Elton John is supposed to be there.
A
video advert for the new Fiat 500 (right) features the sound of Romano
Viazzani playing 'Winter' from Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons', a
track from the solo accordion CD Piazzolla/Bobic.
The music provides a stylish Italian Baroque period backdrop to a
test-drive in this retro 50s design car as it cruises down country
roads and lanes. See the link on the website New
Car Net to view the video advert.
This CD and two other CD's are available online from the MusicforAccordion.com
site of Romano
Viazzani.
'OPERA?' by Renzo Ruggieri was premiered at the Teatro Polifunzionale,
Pineto, Italy, on January 26th 2008. Ruggieri is an Italian accordionist
famous for his jazz performances. As a solo player and as leader of
the Renzo Ruggieri Group (RRG: Massimo Moriconi, Paolo di Sabatino,
Glauco di Sabatino) he has performed around the world and recorded
several CDs in this genre. In
recent years he has explored the boundaries of his instrument recording
'Solo Accordion Project', a haunting combination of acoustic, electronic
and recording effects. He has also had important collaborations with
other instrumental groups and artistes, most notably the Italian singer
- Antonella Ruggiero - on 'Souvenir d'Italie' in 2006.
His latest work naturally draws on all these influences and the cultural
roots provided by three of Italy's greatest composers: Verdi, Rossini
and Puccini, and arguably their greatest works 'La Traviata', 'The
Barber of Seville', and 'Tosca'.
'Opera?' is a story set to music in five scenes. Ruggieri cleverly
combines three protagonists and their actions from the above operas:
the letter of Figaro, Alfredo's jealousy and Tosca's suicide. Against
a (deliberate) plain dark background an actor (the powerful Paolo
Perelli) foretells each scene in spoken word.
He has no script to follow, merely the outline of the story, he is
improvising both content and delivery. Such is his variation that,
at times, his change from a soft whisper to cries of anguish have
the audience almost out of their seats. In the background, the accordion
of Ruggieri follows the actor's lead occasionally joined by other
members of the RRG. It is in these moments that the audience is asked
to relive their own similar experiences or question their own emotion
and choices.
When
the scene has been set the chamber orchestra (directed by Massimiliano
Caporale), another vital element of the spectacle, is involved and
envelopes our thought process. Ruggieri is always melodic in his composition
for the orchestra.
At times the strings come to the forefront, at others they enrich
the continual improvisation of the RRG or provide musical acknowledgements
of all three past masters. The RRG still has time for their own expressive
jazz solos seemingly never out of place in a musical story with origins
spanning the last two centuries.
Using these origins as inspiration, Ruggieri expresses his own 'italianality'
and make us reflect on love, decisions and time so precious. He has
provided a unique work that deserves further exposure and performances.
An extraordinary talented guest was visiting Italy by invitation from
'Scuola Superiore di Fisarmonica' (Accordion High School) - Russia's
Yuri
Shishkin. From January 16th to 18th, Yuri held an advanced workshop
in Urbino for the students of 'Scuola Superiore di Fisarmonica', directed
by Claudio
Jacomucci.
On Saturday 19th he gave a wonderful concert in Pesaro, organized
by Ass. Fidelio, presenting his transcription of Mussorsky's 'Pictures
of an Exbibition', Schubert-Horowitz,Lizst-Horowitz and original
works by Kusiakov.
Next guest visiting the 'Scuola Superiore di Fisarmonica' will be
Geir Draugsvoll (Royal Academy Copenhagen) during the festival 'Het
Accordeon' in Holland.
Kusiakov
and Shishkin shortly before before Kusiakov passed away
Alexander
Shirunov plays at NAMM Show - USA
Contributed by Horst Fausel, Hohner
Accordion Product Manager
During the Winter Namm Show in Anaheim, Los Angeles, USA, from January
17th to 20th 2008 at the Hohner
stand Alexander
Shirunov cast a spell over the audience with his dynamic performances.
At
the NAMM show, Alexander
Shirunov was performing on his Morino IV 120 C45 de Luxe converter
accordion and his Fun Flash piano accordion (picture left) promoting
Hohner products and his recently released CD
titled "Absolute".
A
grand opening of the 15th concert season organized by the Commune
of Gavirate, in collaboration with the l'Accademia Sant'Agostino,
took place on Friday evening, January 18th with the inaugural concert.
Accordionist Mario Milani and harpist Elena Cosentino were the main
solo performers, accompanied by the orchestra Luchesi, directed by
Davide Antonio Rizzo.
The theme of the concert, 'South American Rhythms', facilitated the
inclusion of three delightful pieces by Aldemaro Romero, Argentinean
contemporary composer, and the 'Suite De Castelfidardo', 'Acongaua',
and other pieces from this genre.
Kevin Solecki CD 'Grammy Nomination, Pittsburgh
- USA
Accordionist
Kevin Solecki's latest CD 'Solecktions' has been nominated for a Grammy
Award. The CD is now also available on iTunes and CD Baby! 'Solecktions'
features Polish, Slovenian, French, Italian, Irish, Eastern and Standard
style polkas and waltzes, two accordion novelties and a tango.
Kevin Solecki has performed all over the USA, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda,
the Caribbean, and Europe. He has also appeared on radio and television
shows, and performed at many of The USA's polka festivals, state fairs,
county fairs, hotels, and on cruise ships.
Kevin Solecki has performed all over the USA, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda,
the Caribbean, and Europe. He has also appeared on radio and television
shows, and performed at many of The USA's polka festivals, state fairs,
county fairs, hotels, and on cruise ships.
Friedrich
Lips, one of the world's foremost bayan teachers and concert artistes,
has the following dates in his diary for the first half of 2008:
February
7th - A. Piazzolla: 'Aconcagua' and other tangos with the Orchestra
of Russian Philharmony in House of Music, Moscow
24th - Performance on bayan with the Eurythmics at Götheanum-Bühne
in Dornach, Switzerland; works by J. S. Bach, V. Solotarjov, J. Cage,
V. Podgorny, S. Gubaidulina, P. Celan
March 9th - same venue, same concert as February 24th
10th to 12th - master class and concert at the Conservatory in Bern,
Switzerland
21st to 29th - Head of Jury at the competition 'Spring Voices' in
Moscow
April 10th - 'Efrem Podgaiz: LIPS-Concert' for bayan and orchestra
in Vladimir, Russia
20th - same venue, same concert as February 24th
May 2nd to 9th - adjudicator at Klingenthal International Competition
10th - concert in Hof, Germany
July 7th to 11th - master class in Imst, Austria
Tom Alexander, best known as the accordion playing half ofthe long established Alexander Brothers duo, is the guest as a solo accordionist
at the Crieff Box & Fiddle Club on February 7th. The venue is
the Crieff Hotel, East High St, Perthshire.
Tom Alexander recently released the first of a three CD series,
titled 'Bits and Pieces'. The second CD is due to be released in
February, and the third later in the year.
Cape Cod Irish Village, 512 Main Street, West Yarmouth, Massachusetts,
features Irish American musicians every weekend throughout the year,
including many accordionists. The following accordion-based acts can
be seen in February, March and April.
February 8th - Fintan Stanley
9th and 10th - The Noel Henry Irish Showband
March 7th - Andy Healy Showband
14th to 17th - Fintan Stanley
April 4th and 5th - Fintan Stanley
18th and 19th - Irish Express
Accordionist Steve Albini leads a band to perform a concert of Italian
music at Copia, The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts in
Napa, California on February 21st. The concert, 'Una Bella Sera',
features international artiste Steve Albini performing pieces from
his CD 'Italia' as well as music from all over Italy.
Salvia Bianca Imports LLC will be offering a tasting of rare and exquisite
Italian wines before the concert. The wine tasting will begin at 7.15
pm and the concert will begin at 8pm.
Steve's group for the evening will include:
Steve Albini - acoustic/digital accordions, guitar and vocals
Dave Albini - acoustic and MIDI accordions, percussion and trumpet
Jim Lehmann - drums and percussion
Josh Jones - percussion
Ron Borelli - accordion, piano and keyboard
On
Sunday March 2nd an all-day festival styled 'Accordion Extravaganza'
takes place at Doncaster Racecourse, South Yorkshire, 10.30am until
10.30pm, organised by Harry Kipling. This one-day event looks set
to be another "…total indulgence in accordions", to
use the phrase coined by the late Malcolm
Gee (picture left).
There is a continuous day/evening programme of concert performances
from a guest list that includes Pearl
Fawcett Adriano (picture right), Romano
Viazzani, Harry Hussey, George Syrett, Alan Young, Sam Pirt &
The Hut People, Bill Sables (banjo), and the Burton Ensemble.
An
itemised programme details all the concert performances, which take
place throughout the 12 hours of this ambitious event, and is available
on request. There will also be workshops, a Roland V Accordion demo,
a trade show, plus refreshments and ample parking.
On March 30th, the Irish-style band 'Time to Time' launch their new
CD, 'Irish Traditional Music from Clare and East Galway' at a concert
at CMT Ris Orangis-10, place Jacques Brel, Paris.
The band's members are French, but have taken much of their musical
influence from the heartland of Irish traditional music, Ennis in
County Clare. Blended with this are their own Jazz and Baroque styles,
and this band has developed a rich repertoire of Irish traditional
music from Clare and East Galway, with an added French influence.
'Time to Time' are: Jean-Paul Moreau - diatonic button accordion and
melodeon, Sophie Bardou - violin, Gaëlle Branthomme - violin
cello and vocals, and Ronan Yvon - guitar
Sebastiano Zorza (accordion and leader);
Marko Feri (guitar)
Aleksander Pavnovic (drums)
Giorgio Fritsch (drums)
The Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes
(CIA) website found at http://www.accordions.com/cia/winter_08.htm
has been updated to reflect daily reports from the Winter Congress
in Macedonia, new members and recipients of the various CIA Awards.
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Domi
Emorine and Roman Jbanov, known as the 
The
room was full, and the audience participated in a musical journey
between France and Russia performed by Domi and Roman, featuring
compositions by F. Angelis, N. Rizol, A. Astier and M. Azzola, A.
Shalaiev, E. Bouvelle and M. Larcange, as well as by 
At
the ceremony Aidar performed music by Alfred Schnittke and Astor Piazzolla.
During the final presentation Mireille Mathieu approached Aidar admitting
that she always loved Moscow and was delighted by songs like 'Moscow
Nights' and 'Dark Eyes'. Suddenly she started singing and Aidar joined
her spontaneously in performing 'Dark Eyes' together. Picture left
of Elena Lutz (wife of Aidar), Mireille Mathieu and Aidar Gainullin.
A
video advert for the new Fiat 500 (right) features the sound of 
In
recent years he has explored the boundaries of his instrument recording
'Solo Accordion Project', a haunting combination of acoustic, electronic
and recording effects. He has also had important collaborations with
other instrumental groups and artistes, most notably the Italian singer
- Antonella Ruggiero - on 'Souvenir d'Italie' in 2006.
When
the scene has been set the chamber orchestra (directed by Massimiliano
Caporale), another vital element of the spectacle, is involved and
envelopes our thought process. Ruggieri is always melodic in his composition
for the orchestra. 
At
the NAMM show, 
A
grand opening of the 15th concert season organized by the Commune
of Gavirate, in collaboration with the l'Accademia Sant'Agostino,
took place on Friday evening, January 18th with the inaugural concert.
Accordionist
Kevin Solecki's latest CD 'Solecktions' has been nominated for a Grammy
Award. The CD is now also available on iTunes and CD Baby! 'Solecktions'
features Polish, Slovenian, French, Italian, Irish, Eastern and Standard
style polkas and waltzes, two accordion novelties and a tango.
February
7th - A. Piazzolla: 'Aconcagua' and other tangos with the Orchestra
of Russian Philharmony in House of Music, Moscow
On
Sunday March 2nd an all-day festival styled 'Accordion Extravaganza'
takes place at Doncaster Racecourse, South Yorkshire, 10.30am until
10.30pm, organised by Harry Kipling. This one-day event looks set
to be another "…total indulgence in accordions", to
use the phrase coined by the late 
An
itemised programme details all the concert performances, which take
place throughout the 12 hours of this ambitious event, and is available
on request. There will also be workshops, a Roland V Accordion demo,
a trade show, plus refreshments and ample parking.
