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"The Squeeze" 30th October 1998 |
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This week Accordions Worldwide director Harley Jones returns from a trip to Europe and Scandinavia where he attended both the Citta de Castelfidardo and Coupe Mondiale International accordion competitions. Now the Accordion Yellow Pages are working very well, they will soon appear in other languages. If you haven't yet viewed the largest accordion database in the world, you can do so at www.accordionworld.com. Have a great week! Wayne Knights Webmaster |
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The Confederation Internationale des Accordeonistes held their annual Festival in Nijmegen, Holland, from October 21st to 25th. During this time, three categories of International Competition were held which included the Coupe Mondiale, World Accordion Championships, Junior Category, and Virtuoso Entertainment Category. Organised with the help of the Dutch Accordion Association NOVAM, the CIA also held its 100th Congress meeting. The top places in each category are as follows, with further information being found on the CIA web site. Coupe Mondiale World Accordion Championships Junior Category Virtuoso Entertainment Division |
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Contributed by Håkan Widar The Swedish Accordionists Association (SDR) will celebrate their 30th Anniversary with a jubilee concert on November 14th at 2pm at the "Tonhallen", Sundsvall, Sweden. Featured artists include the Alfta Accordion Club, Annika Andersson, Eskil Columbus, Ehrling Eliasson, Oivind Farmen, Mikael Nolervik, Soren Rydgren, Titti Sjoblom, Jorgen Sundequist and Minna Weurlander. For further information email: sdr@algonet.se |
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French accordionist Danielle Pauly performed on the very popular TV show "La Chance aux Chansons" on television network "France 2" on October 29th. Danielle performed "Casse-Tête" from her CD "Accord'Tonic" accompanied by Daniel Colin (bandoneon) and Pascal Baselli (drums). Danielle also recorded live recently for the show "Confidences de Nacre" on television network "France 3", which included a number of pieces from her "Accord'Tonic" album. Planned broadcasting dates for these shows are November 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd. Danielle is now preparing for a concert tour to England in February 1999. |
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In his early childhood, Vladimir Blagojevic showed great talent and interest in music with special affection for the accordion. Inspired by his talent and his interest in playing the accordion, his parents decided to buy an accordion made by accordion maker Armando Bugari. At the age of 15 Vladimir Blagojevic started appearing internationally and has since than accomplished extraordinary results including first place in the Castelfidardo Junior and Senior categories. He has won the following International competitions: 1995 Castelfidardo (as a member of an accordion trio)
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Contributed by The Classical Free-reed Accordionist Henry Doktorski, will perform "Libertango" by Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla in four concerts with the Pittsburgh Symphony Pops Orchestra directed by Marvin Hamlisch. The performances will take place from November 5th to 8th at Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, PA. For ticket information phone: + 1 412-392-4800 |
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Sylvia Pagni gave a very successful concert at the Kulturhaus in Dresden during the closing night of an accordion competition organised by the Heinrich Schutz Conservatory. Sylvia played a program of classical and jazz pieces. |
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Contributed by David Batty Leyland Accordion Club members are currently recording pieces for a new tape due out in November called "Leyland Accordion Club 1998", which will contain 90 minutes of quality recordings from a selection of players. Tracks will include a variety of pieces such as 12th Street Rag, Autumn Leaves, Charade, Begin the Beguine, Dancing in the Dark, Figaros Aria, Fisarmonica Impazita, Granada and Highland Cathedral. For further information email: david@sectorsoftware.demon.co.uk |
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Contributed by David Carovillano The University of Toronto's Faculty of Music is presenting Kurt Weil's "Three Penny Opera" from November 18th to 21st at MacMillan Theatre. The production includes the use of the accordion in several key scenes of the opera, played by David Carovillano. This is a key event in the further promotion and acceptance of the accordion as a viable classical instrument and will hopefully be the first of many major productions which will include the accordion. For further information email: david.carovillano@utoronto.ca |
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Contributed by Toru Katou On November 21st the 13th "My Way Concert" called "Charming Tango" will be held at Tomitabayashi Subaru Hall, Tomitabayashi, Osaka. Accordionist Mr Sugimura will play with a 10 piece tango band performing popular pieces such as El Amanercer, Tanguera and A Little Café (Chiisana Kissaten) during the 2-hour concert. For further information phone Mr Sugimura: + 81 6-622-4445 |
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"Bad Boys Zydeco", featuring Evo and Jemmy Bluestein on button accordion, guitar, violin and vocals have just released a live videotape of their concert at the historic Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts in Fresno, California, during the 1998 Tower Mardi Gras Festival! Evo Bluestein launched Tower Mardi Gras in 1994 and what began as a small club concert has now grown into a four-day annual event, with festivities that draw more than 10,000 people. Evo and Jemmy studied directly with legendary Cajun and zydeco musicians including John Delafose, Canray Fontenot, Bois Sec Ardoin, Dewey Balfa, and Dennis McGee. The Bad Boys are known for taking zydeco in new directions, with their individual skills in blues, folk, rock, and jazz. For further information email: evob@csufresno.edu |
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The Perth Accordion Club held a special Oktoberfest meeting on October 18th, with 100 people attending the afternoon concert. They were treated to over 3 hours of entertainment including 18 items, all featuring accordionists. The club is now three months old and membership has doubled since their first meeting. |
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On October 24th in Petersfield, Sussex, Owen Murray (Professor of Accordion Studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London) gave a world premiere performance of a new concerto for accordion and orchestra, composed by John Webb, a Director at the Academy. On November 25th, Owen Murray will give a London premiere of this new concerto in the Duke's Hall under the baton of David Strange in conjunction with the Royal Academy String Orchestra. |
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After his successful tour in January, Jean Louis Noton will be again on tour in the USA with several concerts organised by Peter Soave. Noton will perform on November 13th for the World Button Accordion Association in Dallas, Texas as well as at a French Wine Tasting event Michigan on November 20th. He will also hold a workshop seminar on November 30th in Rochester Hills, Michigan. |
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Popular Spanish group "Alboka" (with accordionist Joxan Goikoetxea) will be performing concerts in November, which will include a variety of acoustic instrumental traditional Basque folk music pieces. The four-piece group will perform in Donostia, San Sebastian (November 4th), Urdiain, Nafarroa (13th) and Araia, Araba (21st). In December Joxan will perform concerts in Jalgi Aretoa (2nd), San Sebastian (5th) and Mondragón (8th). For further information email: joxan@encomix.es |
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Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl On October 17th, Claudio Jacomucci (Acco Land) performed "Melting Igloos", which was written for accordion, double bass, trumpet and flute by American composer Ned McGowan. The concert was held in the "Oude Kerk", Amsterdam as part of a series of concerts dedicated to new music. Chamber works by Andrè Down and Gustavo Trujillo were also performed. |
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Contributed by Martin Mansdotter The Accordion Sound Orchestra has just released its new CD "In Concert". Many of the arrangements are by orchestra Director E. Meyenburg. The CD features medleys from the Phantom of the Opera, James Bond and Mary Poppins as well as "Adios Nonino" by Piazzolla. For further information email: mmansdotter@primus-online.de |
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Contributed by Robert Chudek A new group "The Accordion Club of Minnesota" has formed with the intent of bringing together people interested in sharing music, technique, knowledge, and fun has been formed in Minneapolis. Their first jam session is scheduled for Sunday, November 8th, with a follow up meeting on December 13th. The concept is to meet monthly and share an afternoon of music and talent with a variety of accordion styles, including dance hall, old time, polka, and classical. There are also plans to organise a professional accordion presentation on Friday, December 4th. For further information email: Robert_Chudek@deptstores.dhc.com |
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Contributed by Christine Adams On November 8th, members of the North Shore Accordion Orchestras will perform at open day celebrations of the Bruce Mason Centre in Auckland. Three orchestras plus soloists will entertain visitors from 10.30am to 1pm with popular pieces such as "Snoopy's Christmas", "The Marriage of Figaro" and "Jingle Bells". |
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Contributed by Renzo Ruggieri An accordion seminar of great interest was held in September in Baragiano (near Potenza, Italy). The event was organised by AIFC (Italian Classical Accordion Association) and included a wide range of activities such as classical concerts, jazz concerts, performances by students, debates, conferences and seminars on a theme. Experienced teachers gave lessons to individuals and groups. Performers and teachers included Luciano Biondini, Cesare Chiacchiaretta, Monica D'Emidio, Giancarlo Di Giovanni, Eugenia Marini (President of AIFC), Mario Marzi, Renzo Ruggieri and the Milonga Quintet, as well as promising young accordionists including Raffaele Crusco, Alisia Fragassi, Mario Pietrodarchi, Adriano Nicola Ranieri and Christian Riganelli. Workshops were held on group performance, musical analysis and composition by Vincenzo Izzi and Giuseppe Tammone. Speeches were given by Paolo Picchio ("Performing Scarlatti", "Spanish Organ Music"), Luciano Biondini ("Jazz Accordion"), Renzo Ruggieri ("The Future of the Midi Accordion", "Advanced Jazz Harmony for Accordion Bass") and Vincenzo Izzi ("How to Prepare for Composition Examinations in Italian Conservatories"). |
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In China many accordion students attend annual examinations so they can measure their study progress. Now the examinations have become so popular that Beijing accordion artists Ren Shi Rong, Shan Yuan Chang, Wang Shu Sheng and Zhang Jing Tai have compiled a book named "Experts Guide for Accordion Examination Music". The guide invited original composers, arrangers and famous Chinese accordionists to explain and instruct over 170 pieces of examination music. The book is designed to assist accordionists in the remote borderland area. |
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Contributed by Kevin Friedrich As an entertainer, one is called upon to perform some unusual jobs, and the Rib Run, which was formerly known as the Greater Kansas City Marathon, was no exception. Marathon organisers showcase local musicians at various historical landmarks along the marathon route, and so accordionist Juha Silfverberg was hired to entertain by the Kansas City Market, while runners passed by. The Rib Run got its name as a tribute to the famous Kansas City 'Bar-B-Q' that was served after the run to all the participants. |
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