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66 ° Coupe Mondiale e Accordion Festival, Victoria - Canadaby Harley Jones |
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![]() ![]() Il programma aggiornato è ora online: http://www.coupemondiale.org/2013/ca_schedule.htm Aleksandar Milojevic - CIA Vice Presidente Onorario e Presidente della Conferenza Episcopale Accordion Society 2013 annuncia l'elenco degli artisti ospiti: 18 Agosto - Le prime quattro orchestre del Concorso Internazionale di Orchestre di fisarmonica 19 Agosto - Alexander Sevastian, Jelena Milojevic, Danza Victoria, Vox Humana Coro, Emily Carr String Quartet 20 Agosto - "World Accordion Orchestra VII", Trio Voronezh, Aczent Duo, l'orchestra vincitrice del Concorso Internazionale di Orchestre di fisarmonica 21 Agosto - Ludovic Beier, Renzo Ruggieri, Cory Pesaturo 22 Agosto - Roland V-Accordion Canada finali nazionali oltre a concerti di tutti i vincitori del Gran Premio dei precedenti Concorsi Nazionali Canada Roland V-Accordion, oltre a Ludovic Beier (Francia). 23 Agosto - Coupe Mondiale Finale 24 Agosto - Concerto dei Vincitori della 66 ° Coupe Mondiale più speciale performance del Quintetto Esse (vincitori della Coupe Mondiale 65 ° in Italia). Gli appassionati di fisarmonica da tutto il mondo sono invitati a partecipare alla WAO VII e partecipare a un divertimento, evento musicale di alta qualità. Registrati ora! "World Accordion Orchestra VII" Informazioni complete su: Coupe Mondiale |
All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil, Irlanda del Nord - Regno Unitoby Rob Howard |
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![]() Il Fleadh Cheoil è un enorme festival competitivo della musica irlandese, canto e danza, con circa 10.000 concorrenti e artisti, tra cui le sezioni che coinvolgono un gran numero di fisarmonicisti, suonatori di melodeon, concertina e armonica, così come molte band ceili, fisarmonica e bande musicali. Ci sono molti artisti ospiti che si esibiscono in concerti o balli durante il festival, tra cui fisarmonicisti come Beoga, Dervish, Neusa, Perfect Friction, Reel It In, Damien Mullane e Dermot Byrne e il premio BBC duo vincente: Brendan Potenza (armonica) e Tim Edey (chitarra / organetto). Per ulteriori informazioni scrivere a: info@fleadhcheoil.ie |
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Dominguinhos (1941-2013), São Paulo - Brasileby Harley Jones |
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![]() Dominguinhos era un artista prolifico, con decine di album al suo attivo per un periodo di 44 anni, 1964-2008. Ha anche fatto un tour con molti cantanti folk brasiliani e musicisti come Luiz Gonzaga, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Zé Ramalho, Toquinho, e Maria Bethânia. Nel 1997 Dominguinhos ha scritto la colonna sonora del film 'O Cangaceiro'. Il 23 Luglio Dominguinhos è morto in ospedale a San Paolo. Era in coma dal Dicembre 2012 a seguito di problemi cardiaci e respiratori. |
Festival Internazionale della Fisarmonica, Palanga - Lituaniaby Rob Howard |
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![]() Il festival si svolge presso la Scuola di Musica S. Vainiunas Hall. Quest'anno gli ospiti del Festival provengono da Russia, Bielorussia, Polonia, Lettonia, e Lituania. Gli ospiti includono il fisarmonicista, insegnante e compositore Viacheslav Semionov, che terrà corsi di perfezionamento e si esibirà in concerto. Si esibirà anche Liritsa Trio, dalla Bielorussia. Zbigniew Ignaczewski, da Lodz Music Academy in Polonia, terrà lezioni con gli studenti e presenterà il loro programma di un concerto serale. In aggiunta agli ospiti, i giovani artisti provenienti da LMTA, la musica e gli studenti delle scuole d'arte e dei loro insegnanti provenienti da tutte le regioni della Lituania si esibiranno durante il festival. Come al solito, gli educatori condivideranno le loro esperienze e conoscenze. Si terranno masterclass aperte e verranno letti gli argomenti metodologici durante le lezioni per una discussione aperta. I giovani fisarmonicisti del nostro paese saranno formati da alcuni dei migliori insegnanti di musica della fisarmonica nel mondo. Il Personale della LMTA - Professor Eduardas Gabnys, Professor Ricardas Sviackevicius, Professore Associato Raimondas Sviackevicius, e Docente dott Gintaras Balciunas (teoria) condivideranno le loro esperienze. Per ulteriori informazioni scrivere a: info@laas.lt |
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Runner-up Dorin Gramma performing at the National Roland V-Accordion Festival 2012 |
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![]() Musician Margus Põldsepp has performed at all 21 Folks. "Accordion playing has caught on among the younger set" he said. "There are accordion clubs everywhere and many young instrumentalists, both male and female belong to them," Põldsepp said. This year's festival is dedicated to the sacred - rituals and feasts of different peoples. The theme is "holy commotion." |
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TV Review of Beltango Concert in Stara Pazova published in March 2013. The members of Beltango are Aleksandar Nikolic (bandoneon, accordion), Ivana Nikolic (piano/vocals), Jovan Bogosavljevic (violin), Bogdan Pejic (electric guitar) and Ljubinko Lazic (double bass). |
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![]() ![]() This exciting ebook is being published chapter by chapter, at least one chapter per month. Released to date is: Introduction Chapter 1 - An Overview Chapter 2 - Learning to Read Your Body’s Signals Chapter 3 - Neck and Neck-Related Symptoms Chapter 4 - The Shoulder Chapter 5 - The Amazing Brain and What It Does For You Chapter 6 - The Elbow There will be a minimum of 24 chapters. As a special introductory offer, you can purchase the whole book for US$22 (or Euro equivalent) and be sent each chapter by email as it is released. Purchase at: John Bonica |
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Published July 26th, 2013, Gigue en Rondeau from Suite in Em from "Pièces de Clavecin", composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683 - 1764). Performed by Jo Brunenberg and recorded at the Château de Fontaine-Française, France in July 2013. |
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![]() Performing at this special night of food, drink, baseball and above all Italian heritage was Joseph Soprani, who was performing during the game with his group. Links to three recent recordings by Joseph Soprani and group at the Park. http://www.accordions.com/index/squ/archives/1308/01.mp3 Anema 'e Coro http://www.accordions.com/index/squ/archives/1308/02.mp3 Quando Quando http://www.accordions.com/index/squ/archives/1308/03.mp3 Finiculi Finicula |
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Anton Lehtonen Performs Kimalaisen Boogie at Sata-Häme Soi: Kultainen Harmonika 2013 |
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Oittokappaleena Linjaalirattaat, Finnish Folk Song performed by Lauri Klem at Hopeinen Harmonikka 2013, Sata-Häme Soi. |
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The Zelda theme music plus accordion and unicycle riding in the woods = Internet win. The text on the internet said: "In a spectacular display of only-on-the-Internet geeky creativity, we present to you … this guy, who both won the Internet for the week and the all-around 2013 Hipster World Championships (unofficially). Fans of Zelda will immediately recognize the "Lost Woods" theme, heard endlessly while players navigate this exasperating, maze-like recurring Zelda series location. But because this is the Internet, it wasn't quite enough to just play the song in the woods on an accordion. After all, this is 2013, and you've got to take these things to the next level, so a unicycle was the obvious answer. That said, we're a bit surprised no one had a kilt handy." |
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Published on May 8, 2013, the Accordion Trio Olinda with Chico Chagas (accordion), Alexandre Cavallo (bass), Christiano Galvão (drums) performing at the Festival Internacional de Acordeon - Belo Horizonte. |
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The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending July 30th 1999 began with an Editor’s Note from Wayne Knights that included a most encouraging comment from a reader in the USA. It is good to know that AWW is inspirational to some of our readers. Editor’s Note We received a very nice email last week from a teenage accordionist in the USA, who said "I have to tell you how much I love your site! It really opened my eyes to the success of the accordion in the music world. I felt like I was one of few unique musicians in the universe, and I was so surprised to learn how many other accordion players and fans there are out there. After reviewing your site, I practice a little more intensely every day with the new feeling that I am becoming a part of a growing and exciting accordion community. Thanks and keep up the great work!" It seems very appropriate after such a letter to publicly thank all those enthusiasts who supply us with interesting news items from all corners of the world. There are so many exciting accordion activities happening to encourage and unite accordionists and the internet is a wonderful means to inexpensively convey that information. Thanks again to our correspondents and to everyone for using Accordions Worldwide. We will continue doing our best to bring you interesting and useful information. Wayne Knights webmaster |
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![]() August 7th, 1pm - Milos is delighted to return for the third time for the Oystermouth Music Society and perform a lunchtime concert at the All Saints Church, Mumbles Road, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4DL, South Wales August 13th, 12.30pm - Lunchtime concert with violinist David Juritz and guitarist Craig Ogden at the Burton Bradstock Festival, Dorset August 14th, 9.30pm - Late Night Concert, ‘Homages to Britten and Bach’, with guitarist Craig Ogden guitar August 16th, 7pm – Milos performs ‘Concerto Piccolo’ for accordion and strings, by Anders Koppell, in the Orchestral Finale at the Burton Bradstock Festival August 26th, 6pm – Paprika performs at World Music Event, ‘Music for Change’, Dane John Gardens, Canterbury, Kent Serbian born accordionist Milos Milivojevic is a first prizewinner at International Competitions in Germany, France, Italy and Denmark. In July 2007 he became the first accordionist ever to win the RAM Club Prize at the Royal Academy of Music, where he had studied with Professor Owen Murray. Milos has performed at such prestigious venues as the Wigmore Hall, St Martin in the Fields, National Portrait Gallery, Keble College Oxford, and has performed at the Foundation Day awards ceremony in front of HRH The Princess Royal. Appearances at festivals include Cheltenham International Festival of Music Aldeburgh Festival, Oxford Chamber Music Festival, Deal and Chichester, Swaledale, and many more. For further information email: milosmusic@hotmail.com |
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The 6th annual ACCORDIONS NOW! Festival, co-sponsored by New Hampshire Accordion Association and Accordion Connection LLC, takes place from August 9th to 11th at the Courtyard Marriott, Nashua, New Hampshire. The registration deadline is noon on Monday August 5th. This year’s festival will be dedicated to the memory of the great Carmen Carrozza (1921-2013), who was a cherished mentor and friend to ACCORDIONS NOW! Festival organizer Donna Regis says of Carmen Carozza, “Carmen’s enormous musical talent was exceeded only by his generosity of spirit. He was - and will always remain - an inspiration”. In her solo concert at ACCORDIONS NOW! Donna will perform music in loving memory of Carmen Carrozza. She will also conduct the ACCORDIONS NOW! Festival Orchestra [ANFO] concert. Performers at this year’s event include Tony Lovello, Joe Cerrito, Gerry Grimo & the East Bay Jazz Ensemble, Jerry Tramontozzi, Brent Buswell, Nancy Leonard, Warren Johnson, Paul Bordeleau, Dan Mackowiak, Carmen Vitanza, from Norway the GAMLE AKER SPELEMANNSLAG, and 15-year-old Norwegian competition winner Einar Thokle Hovden. Paul Ramunni, owner of the New England Accordion Museum, will be in attendance, and there will be seminars by Joe Cerrito and Tony Lovello. ACCORDIONS NOW! is a high-spirited festival filled with warm friendship and terrific music. Bring your family and friends to enjoy it – concerts, workshops, open mike, jam sessions, Play-Along Ensemble, AN! Festival Orchestra, museum display/presentation, reunions with your accordion pals old and new, festive meals, cocktail reception with live entertainment, vendor displays of instruments to try/buy – and so much more! For further information email: AccordionsNow@yahoo.com |
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![]() Bruce Gassman will perform in concert and a lead a workshop; Michael Bridge will perform in concert, play for dancing, and also lead a workshop. Sam Thomas will perform in concert. There will be a Youth Competition with cash prizes. Two categories: Beginner (up through Palmer Hughes Level 4); Intermediate: Palmer Hughes Level 5 and up. Open to ages 32 and under. The festival includes a Street Fair, Vendor Booths, Open Mike at Gazebo, dance lessons, and an Accordion Celebration Parade. There will be a special showing at the Sixth Street Theater of Charlie Chaplin's silent film ‘The Kid’, starring Jackie Coogan, with Michael Bridge providing the ‘pit’ music. |
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The 23rd annual Cotati Accordion Festival takes place on August 17th and 18th, from 9.45am both days, in La Plaza Park, Cotati, California. This year’s festival list includes three star accordion guests from Italy - Renzo Ruggieri, Vincenzo Abbraciante and Pietro Adragna. US accordion guests include Cory Pesaturo, Frank Petrilli, Those Darn Accordions, Gail Campanella, Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, Motordude Zydeco, The Wild Catahoulas, The Golden State Accordion Club Band, The Steve Balich Sr. Polka Band, The Hot Frittatas, Simka, The Internationals, Chuck Berger, Jim Gilman, the Mad Maggies, Sweet Moments of Confusion, Jet Black Pearl, Tango No. 9, Youkali, Future Accordion Stars, Bella Ciao, Polkacide, Duckmandu, Les Amis Zydeco, La Familia Péna-Govea, The Great Morgani, and more. The festival includes Zydeco, Klezmer, Polka, Tango, Latino, Rock, and much more, along with the Polka Tent, the Jam Tent, the Zydeco Dance Party, food vendors, arts and crafts, beer and wine. Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 at the gate, and $25 for both days. They may be purchased by calling 1-888-559-2576, or at all Oliver's Markets, The Last Record Store and People's Music. For information call (707) 664-0444. For further information email: info@cotatifest.com |
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The 7th World Harmonica Festival takes place in Trossingen, Germany, from October 30th to November 3rd. Thousands of players from around the world will gather together in the ‘Harmonica Mecca’, where over one billion harmonicas have been produced since the mid–19th Century and where Hohner, the world-market leader has its headquarters. The World Harmonica Festival has played an important cultural role in the worldwide harmonica scene in the last 24 years, and a record number of international visitors, competitors and artists is expected this year. The best players from every continent will compete in the ‘Harmonica World Championships’ in various genres and age groups. The exclusive concert program will feature a diverse and rich number of world-class players such as Rick Estrin, Keith Dunn (both USA), Yasuo Watani (Japan), Steve Baker (UK), Tollak Ollestad (Alaska) or Rachelle Plas (France). The World Harmonica Festival also offers workshops with top-rated instructors and ‘open sessions’ where players can perform with professional band accompaniment. The German Harmonica Museum, which features the world's largest harmonica collection, features attractions such as WHF - Special Exhibition, a performance from harp-customizing legend Joe Filisko, and an open - exchange market. The World Harmonica Festival promises to be a fantastic event that will bring together players and enthusiasts from many different countries to celebrate their instrument in an atmosphere of friendship and harmony. Application and further info can be found on the WHF website, on the WHF Facebook page, or by contacting the Féderation Internationale de l'Harmonica in Trossingen. For further information email: info@whf-2013.de |
1a CROCIERA della COOPERFISAby Harley Jones |
Il primo Festival della fisarmonica sul mare organizzato dalla COOPERFISA in collaborazione con Costa Crociere ! Dal 15 al 20 Novembre 2013, sali anche tu a bordo della Costa Mediterranea con Cooperfisa e tanti artisti della Fisarmonica! Se sei interessato e vuoi partecipare alla Crociera scrivi a: info@yeswemusic.net e verrai subito contattato per ulteriori informazioni. |
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![]() 'Amortango', catalog: cfranco180, 'Jolly Puppet', catalog: cfranco181, 'Mediterranean Dance', catalog: cfranco182 The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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