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Roland Corporation annuncia la Ripresa della Produzione di V-Accordion - Italiaby Harley Jones |
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![]() Fatar è un fornitore italiano di tastiere per pianoforti digitali, sintetizzatori e organi, con sede a Recanati, Italia (foto fabbrica qui sotto). L'azienda è stata fondata da Lino Ragni nel 1956. Unendo gli sforzi del team di ingegneri esperti di Roland in Giappone e i ben noti standard artigianali e di qualità di Fatar, Roland continua a dedicarsi al continuo sviluppo degli strumenti V-Accordion molto specializzati. I modelli attuali della Roland sono: FR-1x BK, FR-1x RD, FR-1XB BK, FR-1XB RD, FR-3x BK, FR-3x WH, FR-3XB BK, FR-3XB WH, FR-8x BK, FR-8x RD, FR-8XB BK, e FR-8XB RD. |
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Coupe Mondiale Concerti 60° Anniversario HVO - Austriaby Herbert Scheibenreif |
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![]() Il membro CIA in Austria Harmonikaverband Österreichs (HVÖ) celebra il suo 60° anniversario alla Coupe Mondiale 2014 (28 ottobre - 1 novembre) a Salisburgo, con tre concerti di alta classe, presentando brillanti solisti, ensemble e orchestre austriache sulla scena internazionale della fisarmonica. Tutti i concerti si svolgono presso il Salzburg Congress Center. Una serie di incredibile di solisti, ensemble e orchestre si esibiranno in questi concerti, tutte le informazioni dettagliate su tutti gli artisti a: www.coupemondiale.org/2014/at_schedule.htm Si consiglia di prenotare ora per evitare delusioni dato che per alcuni degli eventi più popolari ci sarà sicuramente il tutto esaurito. Un prezzo speciale Combi-pass per le tutte le competizioni e concerti Coupe Mondiale (28 ottobre - 1 Novembre) costa solo € 85 adulti e € 50 Studenti ed è ancora disponibile. È possibile ordinare i biglietti per i concerti, tra cui il Combi-pass online all'indirizzo: www.harmonikaverband.at/formulare/CM_Salzburg/Kartenbestellformular_en.html |
Fisarmonicisti Onorati al Museo, Recoaro Terme - Italiaby Rob Howard |
![]() ![]() L'evento è fissato per il 5-7 settembre e l'organizzatore dell'evento è Elio Bertolini. - Pasquale Coviello, da Napoli, è un fisarmonicista, compositore e insegnante. Ha scritto due tutor di metodo, e sta attualmente scrivendo un terzo, sulla fisarmonica jazz. - Renzo Ruggieri, da Castelfidardo, è uno dei più importanti fisarmonicisti jazz italiani ed un artista internazionale. I suoi 10 CD e eTracks mp3 album e la musica stampata online all'indirizzo: Renzo Ruggieri - Emilio Cervetto ha vinto numerosi concorsi di fisarmonica in Italia, ed è conosciuto come un grande interprete dei classici della fisarmonica. - Raul Varelli, da Buenos Aires, Argentina, gestisce dal 1975 la propria scuola di fisarmonica con grande successo, e anche lui ha goduto di una lunga carriera come performer. - Dr Mario Javier Braun, da Rosario, in Argentina, è diventato noto in Sud America per la sua conoscenza di fisarmoniche digitali. |
Nihad Hrustanbegovic Nuovo Album, Nuovi Progetti - Paesi Bassiby Harley Jones |
![]() Il prossimo concerto di Nihad Hrustanbegovic è Domenica 14 settembre, presso il Filmhuis a Zevenaar. Il titolo del concerto è: '20 anni nei Paesi Bassi '. La casa discografica olandese Zefir Records ha chiesto a Nihad Hrustanbegovic di registrare 'Le Quattro Stagioni' di Antonio Vivaldi con la fisarmonica e le preparazioni sono ora in pieno svolgimento. L'album con la trascrizione di Nihad delle quattro stagioni, sarà pubblicato il 1° dicembre 2014 e comprenderà anche opere di Bach, Pachelbel e Albinoni. Un altro progetto è la colonna sonora composta da Nihad Hrustanbegovic per un documentario intitolato 'La fattoria degli animali'. Si tratta di un documentario di Jack Janssen. La fattoria degli animali sarà rilasciato nel 2015. Anche le colonne sonore con la fisarmonica composte da Jorrit Kleijnen e interpretate da Nihad Hrustanbegovic vengono registrate per la nuova serie TV "Taart" (Torta) da Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab. 'Taart' andrà in onda ogni Domenica alle ore 9.00, su Ned 3 dal 7 settembre. Per ulteriori informazioni scrivere a: info@nihad-accordeon.com |
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This year’s Accordion Noir Festival, organized by Brice Triggs, takes place in Vancouver, BC, Canada, September 11th to 14th. Performers are listed above. Tickets available at 1.800.838.3006 (surcharges apply). |
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![]() ![]() CMA President Frédéric Deschamps (picture right) states “we are delighted to be visiting Lithuania and the town of Kaunas for the first time, venue for our Trophée Mondial 2014.” The International jury will be extremely busy since the festival, has attracted some 120 entrants in the various categories, the contestants attending from over 20 different countries including USA, Brasil, China, Russia and all over Europe. As in previous years the event will be broadcast live in its entirety on the Web. Full details of the festival, travel to Kaunas, hotel accommodation, visa details, a draft schedule of events etc can all be found on the CMA website at: www.accordions.com/cma. For further information email: c.m.a@btinternet.com |
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![]() ![]() Over 40 classes were offered during the next three full days of the event. Performances by “Of One Accord”, a 10 piece accordion ensemble from Alberta Canada directed by Margaret Miller, Alicia Baker wowed the audience and concluded in duet with Michael Bridge. Stas Venglevski performed with charismatic style only to be eclipsed by the duets he performed with Joan Cochran Sommers! That evening the presentations were made to Stas as Honorary Conductor and a special Lifetime Achievement Award to Gina Brannelli. Wednesday was another day full of classes with lunch music by Chuck Henry and event organiser Paul Pasquali. That evening was dancing with the music by Gordon Kohl and Chuck Henry, a jazz accordion set by Ron Borelli followed by an unforgettable concert with Joey Miskulin backed by bass, drums and clarinet. Thursday was filled with classes and lunch music by Elena & Gregory Fainshtein and Pete Barbutti with his signature brand of humor. The Gala concert started with Michael Bridge, who received several standing ovations. Joan Sommers conducted the orchestra and wowed audience with a varied program - a true example that there is nothing like live music done right! After the concert nearly everyone was at Club Concerto saying goodbye to friends, new and old. |
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![]() View at: Volodymyr Runchak Picture left at the Harbin 2014 China Summer International Accordion Art Week where Runchak was holding a seminar and adjudicating. |
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Video Published on Jul 3, 2014 by Daniele Falasca of a performance in Castelfidardo, June 2013. |
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The Marocco Medley, dedicated to the memory of Frank Marocco, was arranged by Liz Finch. Featured is accordion soloist Jeff Lisenby, conductor of the ATG Festival Accordion Orchestra is Prof. Joan Sommers. Video courtesy of Mike Roche. |
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The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending September 8th 2000 included a report of a concert paying tribute to Wolmer Beltrami (1922-99), regared by many as one of the accordion ‘greats’ of the 20th Century. A highly versatile accordionist and composer, renowned for his duo work with fellow Italian accordionist Gorni Kramer in the 1940s/50s, Beltrami latterly became closely involved with the cinema, recording numerous film soundtracks. Tribute to Wolmer Beltrami – Italy Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl A tribute to one of the greatest Italian accordionists of all times, Wolmer Beltrami, was recently held in Breda Cisoni (province of Mantua). Beltrami died on August 28th last year and was universally praised for his performing skills, particularly in classical music and jazz, which earned him the prestigious ‘World Accordion Oscar’. The musical tribute was given by well-known personalities of the accordion world including Renzo Ruggieri with his group, Paolo Picchio's Milonga Quintet, Luigi Lombardi, Massimiliano Pitocco, Adolfo Del Cont, Valentino Lorenzetti, Gervasio Marcosignori, and Giancarlo Caporilli. |
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![]() On Sunday 7th September Romano Viazzani will be back with Joanna Strand at Piazza Express, 10 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 3RW, with a host of great musicians playing some wonderful cabaret music with a jazzy twist. For further information email: romanoviazzani@hotmail.co.uk |
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![]() Alan Bern communicates enormous enthusiasm, knowledge and skill in his charismatic teaching sessions on klezmer music. Alan was one of the stalwarts and developers of the Jewish Music Institute’s KlezFest and this is one of his rare visits to London. Alan Bern is the musical director of Brave Old World and has been one of the leading lights in the teaching and revival of Yiddish music in the USA, Canada, and Europe since the early 1980s. He has played with the Klezmer Conservatory Band, Andy Statman, the Klezmatics, Kapelye, Theodore Bikel, and many others, and is currently part of a duo with accordionist Guy Klucevsek, a trio with trumpeter Paul Brody and guitarist Michael Rodach, a quartet ‘Brave Old World’ with Michael Alpert, Kurt Bjorling and Stuart Brotman. and a septet with Aaron Alexander, Paul Brody, Alex Kontorovich, Cesar Lerner, Martin Lillich, and Marcelo Moguilevsky. Since the 1990s he has been consultant and/or faculty at many international festivals and workshops of Yiddish music and he is currently the Program Director of Yiddish Summer Weimar. His contributions to Yiddish music have been cited in important books on the revival of Jewish music, such as American Klezmer by Mark Slobin, The Essential Klezmer by Seth Rogovoy, and Virtually Jewish by Ruth Ellen Gruber. |
Il tour solistico di Marco Lo Russo conclude l’estate nell’Italia del nordby Rob Howard |
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![]() Austin, Texas – September 3, 2014 – This year marks Texas Folklife’s 30th anniversary. The non-profit began in 1984 with a handful of committed, young folklorists who sought to preserve the traditional culture of the state. Since that time, Texas Folklife has preserved and presented the diverse cultures and living heritage of the Lone Star State, honored the cultural traditions passed down in communities across the state, and helped to explore those traditions importance in contemporary society. There will be a year long celebration of the 30th anniversary with exhibits, talks, seminars and of course lots of music. |
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![]() Since 2006 Falcetti Music in Springfield, Massachusetts has scheduled two major events each year with 50 to 75 attendees. These events included workshop, concerts by Roland artists, and Roland customer performances. The workshop portion of the event will be presented by Sam Falcetti, founder of Falcetti Music. Included in the Entertainment performance section will be performers who played at the ” Accordions Now Festival” held at the Nashua N.H. Marriott in August. Also on the agenda 9 year old Angela Falcetti will be featured on the Roland FR1X. Angela has been playing the accordion for 3 years and is no stranger to performing and competing. She performs at many venues in the greater Springfield area and was also the recipient of several trophies at both the ATAM and AAA Festivals. Please RSVP by Saturday, September 13, 2014 For further information: peggyf1944@gmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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The Stockport Accordion Band (MD Adrienne Sharpe) performs music from World War One at St Mary's Church, Stockport Market, Cheshire, on Saturday September 13th, 1.30pm until 2.30pm. No admission charge. This concert is part of a re-creation of Stockport during World War One and there will be interesting things happening all day from 10-4pm in and around the church. The market will be open as usual. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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![]() This international festival includes meetings, concerts, master classes, instrument demonstrations, and a competition to select the winner of the Hohner Trophee contest. Organised by Pascal Savard, the masterclass tutors and festival artists performing include Nathalie Bernat (France), Carine Vigny (France), Dominique Marigny (France), Elsa Gourdy (France), Fric Guillaume (France), Duo Stephane Belleville & John Ribeiro (France), Fiorindo Flight (France), Frederic Deschamps (France), Pietro Adragna (Italy), Francisco Monteiro (Portugal), Grayson Masefield (New Zealand), Sergey Lobkov (Russia), Vitaly Kondratenko (Russia), Nicolae Gutzu (Moldova), and Erwin Bahamondas (Chile). |
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![]() ‘IL Sole’ will also headline the Italian Rootstock festival in Santa Rosa, California, on October 12th. Steve Albini will be performing at the Francis Ford Coppola winery Vendemmia on September 20th. Inspired by the vintage Italian street fairs, Vendemmia is a festive evening featuring harvest-themed experiences, live entertainment, and more. |
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Those Darn Accordions, from California, travel to the Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, Minnesota in October to play two Oktoberfest gigs. The dates are: October 10th, 5-10pm, and October 11th, 2-10pm. TDA’s publicity states: “It was great seeing many of our midwest friends during our tour earlier this month. If you didn't get a chance to catch us then, not to worry, we are coming back! We are taking over the Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, MN, for two days, October 10th and 11th. Come join the Oktoberfest fun done TDA style. Lots of Oktoberfest games plus great beer and food. Book a room now and make a weekend of it. See you there!” For further information email: tda@thosedarnaccordions.com |
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![]() 'Emotion and Fantasize', catalog: baidi02 with sound samples. Music performed by BAIDI Accordion Orchestra. |
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![]() 'A Foggy DAy', catalog: DH0246 'Call Me', catalog: DH0247 Sample for these music are now available at the Music For Accordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
by Maria Pomianowska's Orchestra
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![]() 'The LutoSlavs', catalog: luto01 with sound samples. Music performed by Maria Pomianowska's Orchestra. |
by Chen Dinghua
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![]() 'Botanical Garden', catalog: chen01 with sound samples. Music performed by Chen Dinghua. |
by Heather Masefield
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New Site: Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand (AEBNZ) has a new website with updated syllabus, music lists and entry information. |
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