Recordings (CD, DVD, Video)
La Cia organizza la Conferenza Stampa Internazionale, Ikaalinen – Finlandia
10° Festival della Fisarmonica, Vienna – Austria
Renzo Ruggieri e Mario D'Amario in collaborazione con BALLONE BURINI - Italia
Cercasi talentuoso fisarmonicista – Germania
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Accordion Courses with Frédéric Deschamps - France
DVD/Book: ‘The Irish Accordion Tutor’, Connecticut - USA
Aidar Gaynullin Performance, Ingolstadt - Germany
North Texas Irish Festival, Dallas – USA
UK Roland V-Accordion Finals - UK
La Damigiana x la festa della donna – Italia
Janusz Zukowski Concert, Stockport - UK
Stas Venglevski Concert, Maryland – USA
Shane Brogan Concerts, Edinburgh – UK
Charnwood Publications New Accordion Compositions
Lauro Valerio new CD
Yehuda Oppenheimer release 1 arrangement for Acccordion
H S Production New Music Releases
MusicForAccordion.com new eSheet Pieces
“Classical Accordion” by Salvatore Crisafulli
La Cia organizza la Conferenza Stampa Internazionale, Ikaalinen – Finlandiaby Kevin Friedrich
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 La Confederazione Internazionale dei Fisarmonicisti (CIA), ha incontrato I membri della stampa il 25 febbraio al quartier generale della CIA a Ikkalinen, in Finlandia, per promuovere il lancio della Giornata Mondiale della Fisarmonica del 6 maggio, il 180° anniversario del girono in cui la fisarmonica venne brevettata nel 1829.
In aggiunta ai membri della stampa, il Presidente CIA Kevin Friedrich e il Segretario Generale Kimmo Mattila hanno avuto ospiti speciali incluso il sindaco di Ikaalinen Tero Nissinen e il Direttore del Sata-Hame Soi International Accordion Festival Sirpa Sippola.
La conferenza ha anche riguardato l'importante lavoro che è stato fatto al Centro Archivistico CIA che ha sede a Ikaalinen, dove la CIA continua a raccogliere documenti storici. È stato presentato il Museo Internazionale della Cooperazione dove, sotto l'egida della CIA, le istituzioni possono condividere risorse e informazioni per preservare la storia della fisarmonica.
Il Presidente CIA ha anche descritto l'eccellente lavoro che è stato fatto in Finlandia, principalmente il modo della cooperazione, per creare un ambiente di lavoro positivo e produttivo. I gruppi come Associazione Fisarmonicistica Finlandese, l'Istituto Finlandese della Fisarmonica, il Festival internazionale Sata-Häme Soi Accordion, l'Accademia Sibelius a Helsinki (sia il dipartimento classico che quello folk) hanno cooperato per promuovere tutti gli aspetti della vita della fisarmonica, dai tradizionali strumenti folk a due file agli artisti classici, al commissionamento di compositori e al pubblicazione di nuova musica e registrazione per la fisarmonica. |
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 Durante il gala di apertura del festival viennese di fisarmonica il presidente Werner Weibert e il vice presidente CIA Dr. Herbert Scheibenreif ha conferito il Premio CIA “Onorato Amico della Fisarmonica” a Friedl Preisl, l'organizzatore del Festival della Fisarmonica di Vienna, per il suo eccezionale contributo alla fisarmonica.
Il programma del festival 2009 include molti artisti internazionali e nostrani - e 17 differenti palcoscenici, dal Porgy & Bess al Jugendstiltheater ed è uno dei maggiori festival annuali di fisarmonica nel mondo. Fino a tre atti al giorno prenotazioni dal 21 febbraio al 26 marzo. Per maggiori informazioni Programma Vienna 2009 |
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Renzo Ruggieri e Mario D'Amario in collaborazione con BALLONE BURINI - Italiaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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Il noto jazzista Renzo Ruggieri e Mario D'Amario (allievo di Renzo e già vincitore di tutti i più importanti concorsi internazionali (Coupe Mondiale, Trophée Mondiale, Castelfidardo, Ikaalinen, etc.), sono entrati nella scuderia Ballone Burini di Castelfidardo, per l'utilizzo esclusivo dei propri strumenti di alto artigianato.
Entrambi hanno in uscita nuovi CD. Brani del ultimo CD di Renzo "Terre" sono da consultare sul sito (www.musicforaccordion.com/inform/rruggieri/index.htm). Tutti i fan di Renzo lo possono incontrare in Fiera di Francoforte (dal 1 - 4 Aprile) con la "sua" nuova l'EOLINA, una melodica, di nuova generazione firmata Ballone Burini. Nella foto: Renzo, Andrea Ballone Burini, Mario. |
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Con il motto “Suona i tasti – Tu sei la band”, questa iniziativa annuncio per strumenti tastiera elettronica, bambini e giovani adulti sopra i 21 anni per misurare il loro talento su tastiere, pianoforti elettronici, sintetizzatori o MIDI o fisarmonica digitale, e con altri suonatori in un contesto creativo.
La competizione comincia con i gironi di qualificazione regionali a Mannheim, Monaco, Amburgo, Colonia e Berlino, divisi in categorie legate all'età. Chiunque passa con successo i preliminari e le semifinali, per essere preso alla Pop Academy di Mannheim, prenderà parte alle esibizioni finali per I preziosi premi e il titolo “ Kid of the Keys 2009”.
Per la prima volta quest'anno i partecipanti avranno l'opportunità di suonare una fisarmonica digitale o midi (messa a disposizione dalla Roland) gratuitamente per tutta la durata dell'intera competizione. Il periodo valido per la registrazione termina il 19 aprile.
Per maggiori informazioni email: info@kids2keys.de |
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Accordion Courses with Frédéric Deschamps - Franceby Harley Jones
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 In February and March accordion courses by Frédéric Deschamps were taking place at La Selle sur le Bied, a small rural community 1 hour from Paris. The weeks were similar but not necessarily in terms of attendance.
Some weeks (photo 1) were reserved for senior citizens from all walks of life: a school of music and accordion teacher in the person of John Paul Delmas (South West), Yves Gourio oceanographer, Marie-Claire Minon the Math teacher, actress Chloe Roy, Christine Shimdt German opera singer, and brothers Gritti (Seb and Ced) and others preparing their skills for the next Coupe Mondiale and Trophée Mondial qualifications to be held in May and July.
The course trains through the discoveries of body tensions - eyebrows, neck, head movements and tension of the mouth, fingers, arms, etc. with lots of musical interaction. Everything is a small world shared during a week full of emotion both human and musical.
Other special weeks were reserved for young prodigies preparing towards the international deadlines in the form of formula VIP reduced to increase efficiency internships.
The next Courses will be teaching between 12 and 25 April.
Information and registration: frederic.deschamps@wanadoo.fr or by phone 06 17 85 38 19. |
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DVD/Book: ‘The Irish Accordion Tutor’, Connecticut - USAby Rob Howard
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 All Ireland Champion diatonic button accordionist and teacher Damien Connolly, now based in Connecticut, has produced a combined tutor book and DVD for the B/C accordion, aimed at intermediate to advanced players.
The teaching method employs colour coding for bellows work and detailed fingering for each tune - even for recommended grace notes, along with the benefits of the face-to-face learning characteristic of the oral tradition.
The book provides detailed descriptions and explanations of how to perform virtually every operation on the Irish B/C accordion - bellows control, grace notes, triplets, rolls, basses, etc. - along with notation for 29 reels, jigs, and polkas, plus bass work. The DVD contains close-up views of Damien's hand as he plays slowly, once through every tune offered in the manual.
For further information email: damienjconnolly@hotmail.com |
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Recently Russian bayan virtuoso Aidar Gaynullin was accompanied by the Georgian Chamber Orchestra (Ariel Zuckermann, cond.) in the concert hall of Ingolstadt, Bavaria.
His program included pieces by Gubaidulina’s ‘Seven Words’ (Tatjana Vassilieva played the cello part), and Piazzolla’s concerto ‘Aconcagua’ and ‘Libertango’ as encores. |
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North Texas Irish Festival, Dallas – USAby Rob Howard
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The North Texas Irish Festival takes place in Dallas from March 6th to 8th, featuring music, song, story telling and Irish dancing on 6 stages. This festival usually attracts over 40,000 visitors.
There are numerous performers and bands featuring accordions, melodeons and other free reed instruments. These include the legendary Irish-Canadian band The Irish Rovers, diatonic accordionist Johnny B. Connolly, Scottish accordionist Mark Kenneth, and the intriguingly titled quintet Four Men and a Dog. Mark Kenneth, performing with his celtic rock band and in a duo, will be demonstrating the use of the Roland Virtual Accordion in Celtic music
For further information email: MD@NTIF.org |
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 The NAO is delighted to announce, that as part of celebrating its 60th anniversary, the NAO will be co-hosting the Roland UK National Finals in conjunction with Roland UK during the weekend of the NAO UK Championships.
This event will be part of the 3rd Roland V Festival, an international competition open to both Junior and Senior players, culminating in the International Finals to be held in Rome on the 20th and 21st November 2009.
The Roland UK National Final will be held on Friday 24th April at the Metropole Hotel, Blackpool. In attendance will be Marco Cinaglia from Roland Europe as well international star Mario D’Amario from Italy.
Full details for entrants from the UK wishing to enter can be found on the NAO website complete with application form. Closing date for entries 25th March. For further information email: naouk@btinternet.com |
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Janusz Zukowski Concert, Stockport - UKby Rob Howard
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On Wednesday March 11th, 8pm, Janusz Zukowski performs in concert at Stockport Accordion Club. The venue is Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel Street/A560 Hyde Road, Woodley, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 1ND (J25/M60).
Janusz Zukowski was NAO All Britain Virtuoso Champion in 1968 and 1969, and a contestant in the 1969 CIA Coupe Mondiale held in New York (placed 8th).
For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
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Stas Venglevski Concert, Maryland – USAby Rob Howard
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 World-renowned bayanist, Stas Venglevski, and world-renowned domra and mandolin player, Misha Litvin, will appear in concert on March 13th, 8.15 pm, at the Masonic Temple, 410 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901. Refreshments will be served. Admission is $15. Seating is limited. |
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 Accordionist Shane Brogan is in concert with the Leith Concert Band on Friday March 20th, 7.30pm, at Leith Cricket Club, The Links, Edinburgh EH6.
On Saturday April 4th, 7.30pm, Shane performs at Tusitala, 47 Buckstone Terrace, Edinburgh EH10 6QJ.
For further Information email: shanebrogan@hotmail.com |
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| Charnwood Publications releases 6 new pieces by composer Gina Brannelli titled, 'Ding Dang Dong, catalog:M619', 'Strand Mussette, catalog:M620', 'The Shooting Star, catalog:M621', 'Roseanna's Musette, catalog:M622', 'Chit Chat, catalog:M623' and 'The Penguin, catalog:M624'. Purchase with credit card. |
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| A new site selling a CD titled "Pura Arte" with sound samples. Music performed by Lauro Valerio. Purchase online. |
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| Yehuda Oppenheimer releases 1 arrangement for acccordion - 'B A D I N E R I E, catalog:OY589'. Samples of the music is available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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| H S Production release 1 new piece, 'Shall I Teach Ye, Dear Vanyusha, catalog:hs398'. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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| MusicForAccordion.com site release 1 new piece - 'Tales From The Vienna Woods, catalog:mfa6015'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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Il gruppo folkloristico “La Damigiana” sarà presente per la festa della donna – il 8 Marzo….con tanta musica e stornelli ed un ricco menu.
CD Reviews Index for the Review of “Classical Accordion” by Salvatore Crisafulli