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16° Annual Las Vegas International Accordion Convention - USA
Belma Šarančić Nahodović, Primo Dottorato di Ricerca per Fisarmonica, Sarajevo - Bosnia
Presentazione Service Medal per Heather Mitchell-Gladstone - Nuova Zelanda
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Video: #1 Hit, Calibre 50 performing Contigo - USA21st Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration - CanadaVideo: Accordion Virtuosi, Anatoly Shalaev - "Russian Snow-Storm" - RussiaBradford Accordion Band’s Summer Concert, West Yorkshire – UKVideo: Iryna Serotyuk Performs Two Confessions for Accordion, Runchak - Ukraine‘Weird Al’ Yankovic at Peabody Opera House, Saint Louis - USAVideo: Vitali Dmitriev Performs The Beautiful Blue Danube - RussiaHistoric LP "Lou Jacklich Plays", Re-released as eTracks Album - USAVideo: Attilson & Maximo Music ft Max Salsapura "Ratata" - Italy‘14 Years Ago’: "The World of the Accordion" Radio Show in Australia in 2001
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Sata-Häme Soi Accordion Festival - FinlandMilos Milivojevic News and Concerts – UKParis Moscou Duo Concert and Course, Reims – FranceMotion Trio Concert, Krotoszyn – PolandDeco Ensemble Concert and CD Launch, London – UKHans-Günther Kölz and Matthias Anton Concert, Trossingen – GermanyEddie Giffney, Studying UK, Farewell Concert, 2nd August - New ZealandBjarke Mogensen Concerts – DenmarkSergio Zampolli’s Bastille Day, Johannesburg – South AfricaPeter Soave Music Academy (PSMA) Seminar, Sauris – Italy
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Festeggiamenti per 20 Anni di CNIMA, Maggio 2015, Saint-Sauves d'Auvergne - Franciaby Yvon Body |
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 Video sopra: Christine Rossi esegue Sonata No. 2 in Fa (K280) di WA MozartE' stata una grande festa tutta dedicata alla fisarmonica! Solo gli ex e attuali studenti della CNIMA J.Mornet si sono esibiti per i primi due giorni (29 e 30 maggio) di questo festival della fisarmonica, che celebra il 20° anniversario di questa famosa scuola di fisarmonica francese. Scarica il programma e tutte le informazioni: 2015CNIMA.pdf Venerdì 29 maggio ha radunato appassionati di fisarmonica, musette e danza da tutto il centro della Francia. Sul palco si sono esibiti gli Alain Musichini Trio, Nathalie Boucheix, Amélie Castel, Stéphanie Méthot e venti studenti della CNIMA che hanno suonato tutti gli stili di musica dance. Il pubblico è rimasto stupito dalla varietà di musica! Sabato scorso, vi è stato un meraviglioso concerto presso la Chiesa Saint-Sauves. Jean-Baptiste Baudin, vincitore Trophee Mondial 2014 ha suonato musica da intrattenimento. La meravigliosa Christine Rossi (video qui sopra) e il duetto Alain Musichini & Christophe Savoie hanno suonato per la parte classica. C'è stata poi una cena per 150 ospiti seguita da un film che ripercorre la storia dei 20 anni della scuola CNIMA J.Mornet e come Jacques Mornet ha dedicato la sua vita alla fisarmonica. La storia comprendeva i 104 vincitori di primi premi in importanti in concorsi internazionali. Il terzo giorno, Domenica 31 maggio tutti i fisarmonicisti di qualsiasi paese, città, età, dimensione e livello sono stati invitati ad esibirsi insieme in un campeggio grande, verde, pieno di sole. E... l'hanno fatto! (Foto a sinistra). Il 14 settembre, gli studenti attuali e nuovi frequenteranno la CNIMA J.Mornet a Saint-Sauves d'Auvergne per un altro anno di studi di fisarmonica. Perché no? Informazioni complete sui corsi a: CNIMA J.Mornet |
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16° Annual Las Vegas International Accordion Convention - USAby Paul Pasquali Event Organizer |
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 Video sopra: Grayson Masefield mentre suona Tico Tico a Las Vegas.Galleria di immagini a: 2015LV Foto a destra: L'organizzatore dell'evento Paolo Pasquali L'obiettivo della Convention Internazionale della Fisarmonica di Las Vegas, è sempre stato quello di presentare intrattenimento di alta qualità e seminari educativi in ??modo professionale. L'evento ha avuto inizio il 21 giugno con Riders in the Sky che ha fatto un'esibizione da cinque stelle al concerto di benvenuto di Lunedì. Al nostro gran finale ha partecipato il cinque volte campione del mondo Grayson Masefield. La sua performance è stata uno splendido spettacolo di tecnica e arte musicale. Il suo programma ha incluso una deliziosa varietà di musica, che ha affascinato il pubblico. Ogni mattina è iniziata con lezioni e workshop, seguiti dal pranzo. I pomeriggi sono stati nuovamente riempiti con classi e prove dell'orchestra. Ogni sera era composta da una cena con un concerto. In questi concerti eccezionali si sono esibiti Grayson Masefield, Joey Miskulin, Walter Ostanek, Mary Tokarski, Stas Venglevski, Joan Sommers, The Europa Trio, Pete Barbutti, Paul Betken & Jerry Cigler Duet, Gordon Kohl, Chuck Henry, Gina Brannelli e la grande performance finale della Las Vegas International Accordion Orchestra. I partecipanti sono invitati a salire sul palco al Club Concerto in un ambiente intimo da cabaret dopo il concerto serale. Molti di questi dopo i concerti hanno continuato fino alle prime ore del mattino. Quest'anno abbiamo visto partecipanti da posti lontani come Australia, Nuova Zelanda, Francia, quasi tutte le province del Canada, Messico e ogni parte degli Stati Uniti. |
Belma Šarančić Nahodović, Primo Dottorato di Ricerca per Fisarmonica, Sarajevo - Bosniaby Rob Howard |
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 Il 4 giugno, i Balcani hanno guadagnato il primo dottorato di ricerca per fisarmonica. Belma Šarancic Nahodovic, docente di fisarmonica presso la Sarajevo Music Academy ha ricevuto il suo dottorato di ricerca artistica in fisarmonica.Il programma di studio del dottorato è stato progettato secondo le regole degli studi del ciclo Bologna III, dalla durata di tre anni, e il suo esame finale comprendeva due segmenti: una presentazione artistica e una dissertazione scritta. Il dottorato è stato condotto da due mentori, il professor Geir Draugsvoll (Danimarca), come mentore per il progetto artistico, e il Professor Dr. Senad Kazic (Sarajevo) per la dissertazione scritta. La presentazione artistica finale si è svolta al Sarajevo Army Hall, una delle migliori sale acustiche dei Balcani. Il repertorio comprendeva Concerto per Bayan e Orchestra 'ad Astrum', del compositore lituano Anatolijus Šederovas. La Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra, diretta da Emir Mejremic, dalla Sarajevo Music Academy, ha accompagnato Belma Šarancic Nahodovic in una performance che ha creato un'atmosfera straordinaria e ha portato a 10 minuti di applausi. Il giorno successivo, presso l'Accademia di Musica di Sarajevo, Belma ha parlato della sua tesi di laurea sul tema 'Tecnica Alexander e la fisarmonica'. A valutare entrambe le parti del dottorato di ricerca sono stati i Professori: Geir Draugsvoll, Kazic Senad, Radomir Tomic, Danijela Gazdic, Almira Hadzovic Dzuvo. |
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Presentazione Service Medal per Heather Mitchell-Gladstone - Nuova Zelandaby Harley Jones |
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 Il 19 giugno 2015, a Heather Mitchell-Gladstone di Christchurch è stata presentata la sua Service Medal (per la sua vita di servizio alla musica) dal governatore generale neozelandese Sir Geremia Mateparae in una cerimonia al Palazzo del Governo a Wellington.La medaglia le è stata assegnata dal governo neozelandese e dalla regina Elisabetta II, regina d'Inghilterra, Nuova Zelanda e di altri 15 paesi del Commonwealth. Heather Mitchell-Gladstone è una musicista molto nota, oltre ad essere insegnante di canto e leader del Community Choir di St Alban. Nel 2005 Heather ha ricevuto un Merit Award dalla Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand (AEBNZ) in riconoscimento dei servizi eccezionali per il movimento della fisarmonica, seguito dalla qualifica di membro a vita della Canterbury Accordion Association nel 2013. Dall'età di 11 anni, Heather ha suonato pianoforte e fisarmonica, e cantato dal vivo. Ha conseguito una laurea in musica presso l'Università di Canterbury e negli anni successivi è tornata all'università per tenere corsi di estensione per fisarmonica. |
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 Music video by Calibre 50 performing Contigo. (C) 2015 Disa Latin Music A Division Of UMG Recordings.Regional Mexican Group Calibre 50 adds another hit to its remarkable story with #1 on the Billboard ‘Contigo’. And with unstoppable momentum, this song has soared to No. 1 on this week's Billboard for Regional Mexican Airplay chart. ‘Contigo’ is written by Edén Muñoz, the SESAC Latina-affiliated composer who is also the group's lead singer and accordionist. As the most-played and listened-to song on the radio in the United States, Contigo tops the chart for the Billboard magazine publication date of March 21-27, 2015. It took just four weeks for Contigo to power its way to the top, and its latest weekly move was the most impressive, jumping from No. 10 all the way to No. 1. It's another prodigious achievement for Edén Muñoz, who also co-wrote the 2014 SESAC Latina Song of the Year, titled ‘Y Te Vas’, with Alfonso Flores Arocha, and performed by Banda Carnaval. The song ‘Contigo’ marks the fourth No. 1 hit for SESAC Latina and Calibre 50 on the Regional Mexican charts. The group's other SESAC Latina-represented chart-toppers are titled ‘Ni Que Estuvieras Tan Buena’, ‘Tus Latidos’ and ‘Javier El De Los Llanos’. |
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 Picture above: Michael Bridge and Alicia BakerAnnually around Father’s Day weekend the charming Bavarian-like town of Leavenworth, Washington State, is converted into a community of accordion players and fans attending the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration (LIAC). The success of this annual event is due to the dedicated volunteers of the North West Accordion Society. The 4-day venue spans about 4 blocks / 3 sites. Events include: Bands • Competitions • Concerts • Evaluation • Jamming • Free Lessons • Free Performances • Vendors • Volunteer Opportunities • Workshops Quality workshops and world class evening concerts for a nominal fee were held by: Alicia Baker, Bonnie Birch Trio, Michael Bridge, Beverly Fess, John Giulani, Toby Hanson, Cooksie Kramer, Max Kyllonen, Jamie Maschler, Jim & Shirley O’Brien, Kory Tideman, Sergei Teleshev and Valinor Quartet. Seating capacity for the evening concerts was approximately 280. Attendance was excellent at the Alicia Baker and Michael Bridge concert that I attended. After their individual concerts, Alicia and Michael played dance music duets. There were several competition divisions. Competitors mostly represented Washington and Canada. Congratulations to Emmanual Gasser (picture left) of Saint-Charles, Ontario who swept 3 opens including the Leavenworth Open (top prize). Results download: 2015LIAC.pdf Like the Cotati Accordion Festival, there is a mass play-along. The LIAC features a parade that marches from Festhalle to the Gazebo, while playing accordion favorites along the way. Next years dates are set for June 16-21, 2016. |
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| Appearing Saturday, November 14 at Jones Hall, Wortham Theater in Houston, USA. The Accordion Virtuosi from Russia has thrilled audiences around the globe with a diverse repertoire ranging from folk music to arrangements of rock songs. Video Published on Apr 30, 2013 |
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| Bradford Accordion Band’s Summer Concert on June 24th at the Dubrovik Hotel in Bradford proved to a wonderful evening of music and fine advert for the accordion. Performing were the Bradford Accordion Band (MD Anita Basic), their quintet Note-able Accordion Ensemble, and soloists Anna Leskela, Helen Rich, and Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, the latter two very capably representing Stockport Accordion Club. There were excellent performances all round, which began with the Bradford Accordion Band performing ‘Te Deum’ (Charpentier), ‘High Noon’/Ghost Riders in the Sky’, and ‘Memory’ (Lloyd-Webber) for their first set. Their second set, which concluded the concert, included ‘The Dam Busters’ (Coates), ‘I’ve had the time of my life’ (from ‘Dirty Dancing’) and ended with ‘We are the champions’, the 1980s Queen hit song, with the ‘Trumpet Voluntary’ (Jeremiah Clarke), as an encore. Pearl Fawcett-Adriano was her usual brilliant self, performing ‘Dance of the Comedians’, ‘Fossettes’, ‘O Sole Mio’, and ‘Ciribiribin’, with style and virtuosity. The Note-able Accordion Ensemble performed ‘Serenata’ (Leroy Anderson), ‘Pavanne’ (Faure), and ‘Violentango’ (Piazzolla) with excellent timing and style. Helen Rich gave classy renditions of ‘Marcia’ (G. Deiro), ‘At a Loose End’ (Rich), ‘Hungarian Dance No 4’ (Brahms), and ‘Golden Slippers’ (Frosini). Anna Leskela, from Finland, performed ‘Prelude & Fugue in B Minor’ (JS Bach), ‘Sonata in C Sharp Minor’ (Scarlatti), and ‘Gypsy Inspiration’ (Pihlajamaa), with a virtuosity that marked her out as a young accordionist to watch out for. The concert attracted a full house attendance. This concert replaced a proposed club visit to the Bradford Accordion Band by Stockport Accordion Club, which was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. A group SAC members – Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, Helen Rich, Rob & Marj Howard, John Jones, Moira Hague, Walter Perrie, John Higham - attended the concert. |
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| Iryna Serotyuk was filmed at the Three Festival of contemporary music “Kharkiv contemporary 2015” Published on Jun 27, 2015. Two Confessions for Accordion by Volodymyr Runchak |
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 ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic presented a concert on June 28th, singing parodies of popular songs, such as Pharrell Williams’ popular song, ‘Happy’, which was turned into ‘Tacky’. With his four piece band, he made fun of songsters of today and of the past. The show took place at the Peabody Opera House, Saint Louis, Missouri.His concerts are always sold out. He is also famous for recreating popular songs as polkas, using his accordion. ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic is an American singer, songwriter, parodist, record producer, satirist, actor, music video director, film producer, and author. He is known for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture and often parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts, original songs that are style pastiches of the work of other acts, and polka medleys of several popular songs, featuring his favored instrument, the accordion. Since his first-aired comedy song in 1976, he has sold more than 12 million albums (as of 2007),recorded more than 150 parody and original songs and has performed more than 1,000 live shows. His works have earned him four Grammy Awards and a further 11 nominations, four gold records, and six platinum records in the USA. Yankovic's first top ten Billboard album (‘Straight Outta Lynwood’) and single (‘White & Nerdy’) were both released in 2006, nearly three decades into his career. His latest album, ‘Mandatory Fun’ (2014), became his first number one album on its debut week. With many costume changes and constant videos on the screen, the show is high energy and full of laughs. And, the accordion always has its special place in his shows. |
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| This was performed by Vitali Dmitriev at the St Peterburg International Accordion Festival (2011). Recordings and DVD's are available online at: Vitali Dmitriev |
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 During the July 2014 Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) convention in San Francisco, Lou Jacklich was recognized in honor of his lifetime dedication to the accordion profession.Lou Jacklich, teacher-performer-electronic accordion pioneer, born in 1928, has had a fascinating professional life with the accordion which is detailed in the new website, written by Pamela Tom. Also re-released is the LP "Lou Jacklich Plays", now released as eTracks mp3 download for only US$8. Cat: jacklicheT The album features many evergreen accordion favorites. You can also purchase individual tracks as mp3 downloads for only 99 cents each. Tracks: 1. Holiday for Strings 2. Espana Cani 3. Dance of the Hours 4. Jalousie 'Tango Tzigane' 5. Kitten on the Keys 6. Dizzy Fingers 7. Who's Sorry Now (A La Shuffle) 8. On the Trail 9. The Flight of the Bumble Bee 10. Malaguena 11. Carnival of Venice 12. Granada Picture below: San Francisco Accordion Club first lifetime achievement award presented to Lou Jacklich by club president, Lynn Ewing, September 2014. |
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| Attilson & Maximo Music ft Max Salsapura "Ratata" by Green Garage label, published 29 April 2015 |
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 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending June 29th 2001 included the announcement that a radio show dedicated to accordion music, run by Peter Piccini, had been set up in Perth, Australia. Peter Piccini was a noted accordionist and accordion composer with a high profile music career.Sadly Peter Piccini passed away on the 11th October 2011 in Perth and is survived by his wife Sarah. A full obituary was published at: http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=14-Oct-2011&lang=en#art4857 "The World of the Accordion" Radio Show – Australia "The World of the Accordion" radio show compered by accordionists Robert Gesmundo and Peter Piccini airs weekly in Perth, Western Australia. The show features accordionists from Australia and all over the world. Recent recordings featured in the show include the Air New Zealand Accordion Orchestra (New Zealand) and Eddie Chavez (USA), who sent the radio station recordings of American accordionists such as Guido Deiro, Anthony Galla-Rini, Ernie Felice and Charles Magnante. The station is interested in receiving new recordings from accordion players for the show. |
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| The Sata-Häme Soi Accordion Festival, incorporating the Primus Ikaalinen 2015 competition, takes place until July 5th 2015. Competitions: The Golden Accordion (senior), The Silver Accordion (junior), and The Finnish Accordion Folk Musician Championships for Chromatic and Diatonic Accordions. The idyllic centre of Old Town Ikaalinen is the centre of the large scale Sata-Häme Soi Accordion Festival, and music is in the air in the Festival Park and in the concert venues for a week. Both amateurs and world class musicians perform at Ikaalinen – providing the festival audience with an astonishing variety of musical styles. For further information email: toimisto@satahamesoi.fi |
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 Serbian accordionist Milos Milivojevic performs a duet on Astor Piazzolla's ‘Libertango’, a track on guitarist Craig Ogden’s latest album release for Classic FM – ‘Craig Ogden and Friends’. The arrangement was done by pianist and conductor Paul Bateman. Craig's new album features a whole range of collaborators and friends, including pianist Ji Liu, cellist Natalie Clein, and flautist Gareth Davies.Milos Milivojevic’s forthcoming concerts include: July 3rd, 7.30pm – with Kosmos at the Chichester Festival, Halnaker Park Cottage, Park Lane, Halnaker, Chichester PO18 0QH July 5th, 3pm - with Paprika at the Chichester Festival, venue as above July 8th, 7.30pm - duo with Craig Ogden, Hoylake Chapel Station Rd, Hoylake CH47 4AA July 16th, 3pm - Alice in Wonderland, Opera Holland Park 2015, London July 17th - with Paprika at Rhythmtree Festival, Three Gates Farm, Shalfleet, Calbourne, Isle of Wight PO30 4NA July 21st, 3pm - Alice in Wonderland family opera, Opera Holland Park 2015, London July 22nd, 3pm - Alice in Wonderland, Opera Holland Park 2015, London July 23rd, 6.30pm - with Kosmos, Holt Festival, St Andrew's Church, 15 Market Place, Holt NR25 6BE July 24th, 25th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, all at 3pm – Alice in Wonderland, Opera Holland Park 2015, London August 1st, 3pm - Alice in Wonderland, Opera Holland Park 2015, London August 6th, 6pm - Alice in Wonderland, Opera Holland Park 2015, Wilderness Festival, Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire August 7th, 4pm - Alice in Wonderland, Opera Holland Park 2015, Wilderness Festival, Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire August 9th, 12pm and 4pm - Alice in Wonderland, Opera Holland Park 2015, Wilderness Festival, Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire August 21st, 7.30pm – with a classical ensemble that includes Craig Ogden, Burton Bradstock Festival of Music and Arts, Dorset August 22nd, 7.30pm – with guitarists Craig Ogden and Gary Ryan, Birdfair 2015, Fishponds Cottage, Hambleton Road, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AB For further information email: milosmusic@hotmail.com |
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  The Paris Moscou Duo (Domi Emorine and Roman Jbanov) perform a recital on Friday July 3rd, 9pm, at the church of Monetay-sur-Loire (03), central France.From July 12th to 18th Domi Emorine and Roman Jbanov lead an accordion course at the Ecole de Musique, Reims, France. For further information email: duopm@sfr.fr |
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| The Motion Trio perform in concert on Saturday July 4th, 10pm, at ‘Wiec Wiec’, Rynek Glowny, Krotoszyn, Poland. Also performing earlier in the concert are Affabre Concinui, Shata QS, and Wiec 2. This is an outdoor event, and in the event of rain the concert will move to the nearby cinema. The Motion Trio, formed in 1996, are Janusz Wojtarowicz, Pawel Baranek, and Marcin Galazyn. Using all the advantages of the accordion in their creations, the Motion Trio continually explore the new possibilities of this instrument, changing the way that it is perceived. Their concerts are musical performances that contain action and drama. For further information email: annawojtarowicz@akordeonus.com |
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 The Deco Ensemble release a new CD, ‘Encuentro’, next week. Their CD launch takes place with a concert on Thursday July 9th, 8pm, at the Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London. They will perform pieces featured on the recording, along with other exciting contemporary tango music written by the likes of Gustavo Beytelmann, Frédéric Devreese, Ramiro Gallo, and Astor Piazzolla. Established in 2013, the London-based Deco Ensemble, featuring accordionist Bartosz Glowacki, has been described as an ‘exceptional’ ensemble ‘of the highest calibre’, with a ‘strong and highly individual voice’. Bartosz Glowacki, from Poland, has just finished his undergraduate course at the Royal Academy of Music and has been very busy working both with the Deco Ensemble and also as a soloist. He recently played in the presence of HRH Prince Charles. The Deco Ensemble are also performing this month, as follows: July 11th – Oundle International Festival July 25th – Festival Noches del Olivar, Spain |
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 On Thursday July 9th, 8pm, Hans-Günther Kölz and Matthias Anton (saxaphone) perform together in the Galerie Trossingen, Germany. Their concert, titled ‘Voyage’, is a musical journey through various styles and genres, including jazz and classical music, with compositions by Astor Piazzolla, Toots Thielemanns, and some original works. Kölz and Anton’s performances are characterized by their harmonious interaction and the boundless enthusiasm. Entry is €9. |
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 Eddie Giffney is a Auckland University piano graduate and NZ and South Pacific Accordion Champion in 2010 and 2013. In 2009, Edward Giffney achieved 3rd place in the Coupe Mondiale Junior Virtuoso Entertainment Music category.This September, Eddie Giffney is leaving New Zealand to continue his classical piano studies in London with Prof. Ashley Wass at the Royal College of Music. He will also be doing some accordion study with Prof. Owen Murray, from the Royal Academy of Music. Eddie Giffney writes: "Although I'll be sorry to leave friends and family, I'm greatly looking forward to starting this exciting stage of my musical journey. As part of my fundraising, I will be presenting a concert on Sunday 2nd August, 6pm - 8pm, Philharmonia Hall, corner of St. Albans Ave and Dominion Rd, Auckland. I will be playing some of the best of my piano and accordion repertoire - nothing like going out on a bang! I greatly appreciate all the support I have had from so many people." |
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 Danish accordionist Bjarke Mogensen performs this month, as follows:July 11th, 1pm - Frederiksværk Festival 2015, Kottos, Denmark July 12th, 4pm – accordion and cello, Musikforening July 13th, 7pm - accordion and cello, Skarrildhus, Herning July 15th, 7.30pm - duo with mezzosoprano Andrea Pellegrini, Baroque Arias & solos, Ringkøbing Kirke July 16th, 7.30pm – with Andrea Pellegrini, Baroque Arias & solos, Viborg Kirke July 17th 7.30pm - with Andrea Pellegrini, Baroque Arias & solos, Hirtshals Kirke July 26th to August 8th – ‘Leaves’, a new opera by Karsten Fundal, Cph Opera Festival, Efterklang Danish accordionist Bjarke Mogensen (born 1985), made his concert debut at the age of 13 as a soloist in a German TV broadcast with the Munich Symphony Orchestra. Bjarke Mogensen studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music as a pupil of Geir Draugsvoll and today he teaches chamber music there. He has given solo concerts all over the world, and in 2011 Mogensen had his solo debut at Carnegie Hall, New York, and in 2012 he received 1st prize in the prestigious European Broadcast Union’s ‘New Talent’ competition in Bratislava. For further information email: bjarke@bjarkemogensen.dk |
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 Accordionist Sergio Zampolli entertains on Tuesday July 14th, Bastille Day, at Les Delices de France French Restaurant, Gordon Road, 2 Keith Ave, Johannesburg 1709. |
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 The annual Peter Soave Music Academy (PSMA) forthcoming dates in Sauris, Italy are:2015 Dates: 14-Day Seminar, July 26 - August 9, 2015 VIP: PSMA Intense, September 6 - 13, 2015 PSMA will welcome new and returning attendees from Canada, France, Germany, Russia, Italy, Switzerland, and USA. This global assembly convenes to make great music with renowned masters while absorbing the rare and splendid life of Sauris. Peter Soave writes, “Madeleine and I arrived in August 2006 and immediately fell in love with everything about this alpine jewel: the Place, the People, the Air. Very special and most rare! We were deeply moved to discover a music loving community which welcomed us whole heartedly. The two churches, the quaint Kursaal concert hall, and the Morgenleit Hotel were ideal venues for artists and concerts. Thanks to these powerful ingredients Sauris has become a second home to many PSMA participants”. The teachers this year include Mary Tokarski (USA), Ralf Bethke (Germany), Nicholas Couvet (France), Duilio Dobrin (USA), Eddie Monteiro (USA), and Viatcheslav Semionov (Russia). Full information is on the website www.petersoavemusicacademy.com For further information email: peterasoave@gmail.com |
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 New: Catalog: tjianan03 Now Available as an eTracks mp3 Download - the Brahms's Smile Album. This album features international competition winner Tian Jianan performing virtuoso entertainment works that she has used so successfully in competition. Track 1. Steps by Victor Vlasov Track 2. Mr. Ferrero by Eric Bouvelle & Maurice Larcange Track 3. L' Aquilon by Andre Astier Track 4. Shocking Valse by Thomain Track 5. Acquarelli Cubani by L. Fancelli Track 6. Radetsky March by Strauss arranged D. Saussard Track 7. Carnevale by Renzo Ruggieri Track 8. Brahms's Smile by Victor Vlasov You can buy the track individually or the whole album for only 8 Euro Other CD/DVD eTracks albums available at: tjianan01 Bach Two Part Inventions and Contest Repertoire, Klingenthal tjianan02 Free Bass Accordion Solo CD |
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 A new version of 'Just Because Polka' is now available. Catalog: DH0037The polka made famous my Frankie Yankovic...sold millions of recordings . This arrangement is very complete with added harmony for more impact. eSheet music can be purchased online on the secure server and emailed to you. No postage delays or postage costs. |
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 CD Reviews Index for the Review of L'armonica a mantice di Giuseppe Greggiati, in English and Italian languages. Performer Corrado Rojac, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. |
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