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"The
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"The
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| Welcome to the new look Weekly News pages! I hope you like the new design and layout. We are in the final stages of updating the Accordion Yellow Pages, which will become an online database on September 23rd. This will make your search for information quick and easy. Until then, the pages will not be updated except for weekly updates to both the Future Events and Buy & Sell sections. However, please keep sending in your submit forms! Wayne Knights Webmaster |
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by Frédéric Deschamps
On August 22nd the third "Michèle Boudet Trophy" competition was held
in Saillant, Auvergne. The jury was presided by Jacques Demarny (Chairman of the Paris SACEM's board of directors), assisted by Jo Moutet and Celino Bratti (composers) and Alain Crétin, (SACEM delegate). Competition winners received over US$4000, CD's donated by Maurice Larcange, TV and Radio appearances and press contacts. The test music included "Curling" (Celino Bratti) and "Vagabondage" (Michèle Boudet).
Competition results:
18 year old accordionist Jérôme Richard has literally been collecting a
number of "firsts" recently including the 1997 Coupe Mondiale and 1998 Klingenthal. He plans to participate in further competitions this year including The Honner Tremplin Prestige, the World Cup 1998 and the Castelfidardo International Championship 1998.
At the presentation ceremony, Frédéric Deschamps performed some of his
own compositions and Bobby Noël accompanied by singer Mireille performed
at the celebration ball.
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The "4th Klingenthaler Harmonikatreffen" will be held in the Stadthalle, Klingenthal from September 19th to 20th, with many concerts and workshops. For further information write to: Stadtverwaltung Klingenthal, Sachgebiet Kultur (Herr Fritsche), Rathaus, Kirchstrasse 14, 08248 Klingenthal, Germany or Fax: +49 37467-61200 |
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| Contributed by Christine Adams
On September 8th, accordionist Mika Väyrynen gave a world premier
performance of Vento (wind) op.58 by Jouni Kaipainen in Kanneltalo,
Helsinki. The concert was recorded by the Finnish National Broadcasting
Company and Finland's biggest newspaper, "Helsingin Sanomat" published
an article on Mika's performance in Tuesday's paper.
During the 1½ hour concert Mika played a variety of works in addition to
Vento, including Pictures at an Exhibition (Mussorgsky), and works by
Constant, Piazzolla, Derbenko and Grieg to an audience of over 200 people.
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| Contributed by Mario Bruneau
Artists included Raül Barbosa (Argentina), Mario Bruneau (Canada),
Alain Chatry (France), Serge Desaunay (France), Krassen Gospodinov
(Bulgaria), Barbara Ann Martindale (Canada), Pino Di Modugno (Italy)
who performed with vocalist Mina Grossi, Jean-Louis
Noton (France), Stanislav Vengevski (Russia), duos Dominique Gauvrit
and David Cousineau (France), Markku Lepistö and Petri Hakala (Finland)
and Didier Pauvert and Michel Esbelin (France) and the group Joséphine
who turned the place upside down with its "Cajun Rock and Roots" music.
Also present were many Quebec musicians including Raynald Ouellet
(accordionist and Artistic Director of the Festival). In addition
to the concerts there was an instrument evaluation clinic, lectures
given by Patrick Tandin and a children's tent with Danielle Martineau.
Festival presenters were Claudine Aucher (France, director of the
Chartres Festival), Patrick Blanc (Editor of Accordéon
Magazine), Bruno Gendron and Élizabeth Gagnon (Radio-Canada) and
Yves Moreau.
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| Contributed by Toru Katou
On September 12th the Tokyo Accordion Class music presentation was held at the Ranguwuddo Hotel, Tokyo. Over thirty accordionists performed a variety of solo and ensemble tunes including Parles de Cristal, Adios Nonino, Theme of Rocky, Top of the World and Jealousy. |
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| Contributed by Amarillie Ackermann
Popular accordionist Sergio Zampolli (South Africa) has been performing
with pianist, Rocco de Villiers, and the two of them are taking
Johannesburg by storm. On September 25th and 26th, they will be
performing in Potchefstroom (near Johannesburg). Their program will
feature works, transcribed for accordion and piano (by Rocco de
Villiers) including Libertango (Astor Piazzolla), Anos de Solidad,
Oblivion, Suite Sandrine (Michelle Camillo) and Bachianas Brasileiras
(Heitor Villa Lobos).
For further information email: duo2000@global.co.za
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| Contributed by Jeroen Nijhof
Folkworks Workout Weekend will take place in Darlington, from October
23rd to 25th and features workshops for accordion, melodeon and
concertina as well as concerts, a ceilidh and sessions.
Workshops will be held by Ian Lowthian (accordion), who will cover
fingering, phrasing, decoration and inventive use of left hand
techniques, Brian Peters (melodeon), beginners workshop and Simon
Thoumire (concertina) who will hold beginners and intermediate
workshops.
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| Contributed by Kevin Friedrich
On September 18th, accordionist Jane Christison will play the accordion
part of "Tango", Op. 82 (J. Orrego-Salas) at St. Mary's, Kansas City, Missouri, in conjunction with the NewEar "Beyond Tortilla Curtain" concert (conducted by Gary Hill). The work is quite technical, as it changes time
signatures repeatedly, moving from 2/4 to 7/8 to 3/8, and includes some
free bass sections for the left hand. The concert will also include a
tantalising mix of pieces from Mexico, Chile, Cuba and Puerto Rico.
For further information phone: + 1 816 235-2700
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| Contributed by Li Cong
Mr Li Yuqiu (composer and Honorary Chairman of the Chinese Accordion
Association) was recently awarded the "1998 Chinese Wenhua Prize" for his accordion composition "Sonata". This is the top prize awarded by the Chinese Ministry of Culture for cultural works.
Li Yuqiu composed "Sonata" in October, 1996. Comprising of 4 movements, this composition creates several "firsts" in China as it is the first accordion music of its kind composed by a Chinese composer, the first time a Chinese accordion composition has received this award, and the first time the Chinese Ministry of
Culture has awarded the prize to a work for a solo instrument.
"Sonata" was also the test piece at the recent 5th International
Accordion Festival held in Beijing in August.
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Contributed by Cemex
An extensive display of old and new accordions, which included many collection pieces was enjoyed by enthusiasts at a music festival that was held recently in Barcaccia. The festival included performances by many accordionists playing a variety of popular music. A highlight of the festival was the acclaimed performance of young accordionist Sylvia Pagni, who enchanted all with both her repertoire and personal style. |
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| Popular Portuguese accordionist Luis
Vicente and his wife Ana (on vocals) have performed in
more than 70 cities in Germany, Portugal, France, Switzerland,
Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Sweden. They are
currently planning a concert tour of Europe in October
and November where they will play a variety of Portuguese
music including the famous song "Uma casa Portuguesa"
(April in Portugal).
They will perform in France, Germany and Holland. For further information email: mop54739@mail.telepac.pt |
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| Accordionist Julio Locatelli is currently
planning to compile a new CD with bandoneon accompaniment.
The CD will include songs like "Las Murgas" (conjuntos
of people that take to the streets on Carnival days)
and is due for release later this year.
For further information email: Jlocatell@datamarkets.com.ar |
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 Contributed by Li Cong
The first annual "Golden Cup" accordion competition was successfully
held in Wuhan in August. The Chinese Music Education Committee and
sponsor Jiangsu Golden Cup Instrument Co. Ltd were happy with the large turnout of 530 competitors.
Jury members included Ren Shirong, Li Wei Ming, Yang Guoli, Yang Yi and
Xiong Chenming (Chairman of the Hubei Accordion Association). During
the competition accordionist Yang Yi performed a popular concert and Li
WeiMing, Ren Shirong and Shan Yuanchang gave lectures to an enthusiastic
audience.
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| Contributed by Sandie Merrill
On September 17th a Masters of the Accordion Concert will be held in Berkeley, California. Featuring will be eastern European accordionists Milen Slavov (Bulgaria) and Nikolai Prisakar (Moldova).
Milen Slavov has composed works for the Nazdravica, Detelina, Zagore and Lisetz ensembles and will be joined by Petur Iliev (tupan) and Bill Cope (tambura). They will perform traditional and contemporary Bulgarian music.
Nikolai Prisakar has performed with the Moldovan State Dance Company, "Jok".
He currently performs with Kaila Flexer & "Third Ear", teaches piano and
accordion and accompanies the Sacramento Ballet. Prisakar and Ukrainian
violinist Dan Onofreichuk will play traditional Moldovan, Gypsy, Romanian,
Klezmer, Russian and Ukrainian music.
For further information email: slamafone@aol.com
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| Contributed by Toru Katou
On September 19th the Middle Japan Accordion Club will hold their 30th Anniversary Memorial Event at Nagoya Gei-soh Hall, Nagoya. Guest accordionists include Tetsuya Kuwayama, Etsuko Makino and Masahiro Ogawa. For further information phone: +81-423-23-1491 |
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| Contributed by Domenic "the Accordion Beatles guy" Amatucci
The Toronto Star included an item recently about an Oakville (Ontario)
accordion player, who was charged for playing his polkas too loud and has one more chance to turn down the music! The trial of Ron Jensen was adjourned until June (1999) after a tentative agreement was reached where Jensen is to reduce the level of his accordion speakers, and Constable Shane Crawford will monitor the sound levels. If Jensen doesn't comply, he will be back in court to face the existing charge and a maximum fine of $5,000.
Jensen has been playing at weekends along the shores of Bronte Harbour for 17 years. Despite community support, Jensen said he may never come back to Bronte Village. "I don't feel they're trying to make an effort to help me out," he said.
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| Contributed by Christine Adams
Austrian accordionist Dr Herbert Scheibenreif has just returned from a
world trip where he was hosted by many accordionists including Fang Yuan
(Singapore), Tania Lukic and Bernadette Conlon (Australia), Harley and
Maurice Jones, Heather and Ian Masefield (New Zealand), Professor Joan
Sommers (Kansas City, USA) and Stanley Darrow and Joanna Arnold
(Westmont, USA). Without the help of these accordion friends, Herbert
believes that such a trip would not have been possible!
Herbert says, "It was very interesting to see the situation of the
accordion in different places. Of course, every country has to follow
it's own development, but every accordionist should be eager to learn
what's going on elsewhere and that's why it is so important to have the
services of Accordions Worldwide. As student I had to go abroad to get
new information about the accordion. Nowadays someone has only to switch
on the computer and take a look at |
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| Contributed by Geoff Levear
The Rose City Accordion Club held its camp at Silver Falls Conference
Center, Oregon from August 23rd to 26th. Thirty five accordionists studied for four days under the direction of Joe Morelli (Canada) with additional workshops conducted by Eileen Hagen BA, Father Joe Baccellieri and Justin Franzino. Rehearsals and workshops were held daily and all the campers were challenged to "Search for Excellence - Just for Fun".
A concert was held, including three pieces arranged by Joe Morelli and performances by camp leaders. On the last day of camp the attendees
were asked to demonstrate what they had learnt in an impromptu performance.
Plans are in place for the 1999 Accordion camp with accordionists from all over the USA expected to attend.
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| Contributed by Raymond Bodell
On October 18th, the North West Area NAO Accordion Championships will be
held in the Duggenfield Town Hall, Tameside, Manchester. Competition
categories include solos (all ages), graded duets, groups, orchestras
and entertainment classes. This is the first in a series of regional
festivals for the 1998/99 season. Adjudicators will be Brian Askew
and Kim Askew. The closing date for entries is September 18th.
For further information email: raybodell@accordions.vodafoneuk.co.uk
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| Contributed by Sylvia Miskoe
The New Hampshire Highland Games will be held at Loon Mountain, New Hampshire from September 18th to 20th. Guest accordionist Freeland Barbour (Scotland) will be playing on Friday and Saturday for ceilidh dancing. Also on Saturday he will perform a mini-concert followed by a workshop. On the final day, he will judge the "other instrument" contest which will include harp, pipe, violin, accordion, small pipe, voice and wind. |
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by Holda
Paoletti-Kampl
Giuliano Cameli (1988 world concertina champion) has just completed a month-long tour of Australia, organised by the Santa Maria Nuova City Council, Ancona, Italy. Cameli captivated his audiences by presenting a vast selection of rural folk music, waltzes, polkas and mazurkas, as well as an interesting rendition of "The Carnival of Venice". In addition, audiences also had the chance of enjoying the mastery of Gervasio Marcosignori, winner of the Oscar for classical accordion, who performed a polished interpretation of symphonic preludes by Verdi and Rossini. |
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| The following
poem was written by Karen Gerlovich
as a tribute to Myron Floren.
A MUSICAL KING!
MYRON FLOREN! Marvellous music
he does render! Furiously he
practiced for his fans, |
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| www.accordions.com/garydahl.
Well known American composer &
arranger www.accordions.com/cia. Updated information on the 1998 Coupe Mondiale |
The
10th Carrefour Mondial De L'accordéon took place from September 4th
to 7th in Montmagny, Québec with more than 70 artists from around the
world performing a variety of concerts to over 40,000 people.