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Tributo alla regina Elisabetta II, la musica ha perso un grande sostenitore - Regno Unitoby Harley Jones |
![]() La regina Elisabetta II, che era apolitica, era raffigurata su più monete e banconote in tutto il mondo di qualsiasi altra persona nella storia. Salutiamo il servizio di tutta la vita da parte della regina Elisabetta II e riconosciamo il suo sostegno alla musica. In allegato c'è un articolo scritto da Rosie Pentreath sul sostegno della musica da parte della regina Elisabetta II. Queen Elizabeth II.pdf La vita della regina Elisabetta II è un'ispirazione, probabilmente senza eguali, di come dedicare la propria vita al bene delle persone per una vita molto lunga. |
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Eccellenti iscrizioni per 'Live' 2022, 75° Coupe Mondiale a Zofingen – Svizzeraby Harley Jones |
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![]() ![]() Anche se stiamo assistendo a una guerra devastante in Ucraina e il Covid continua a causare problemi, questa seconda "Coupe Mondiale dal vivo" con giuria e partecipanti è chiaramente molto popolare tra insegnanti e concorrenti. Inoltre, la CIA ha ricevuto 60 iscrizioni di delegati da 29 membri nazionali per il Congresso Internazionale della CIA con molti delegati che hanno partecipato anche come giuria per i Campionati Mondiali di Fisarmonica Coupe Mondiale. Il Presidente della CIA Mirco Patarini scrive: "Siamo molto felici di avere un numero così elevato di concorrenti, delegati e membri della giuria presenti per la 75a Coupe Mondiale. Avremo un grande evento con musica vera in una situazione dal vivo. La musica è un'Arte che è "qui, e ora", non c'è niente di più emozionante per l'artista e il pubblico di un concerto in una bellissima sala!" Scarica il poster stampabile dell'evento su: 2022CM-poster.pdf |
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8ª Giornata Internazionale della Fisarmonica a Praga – Repubblica Cecaby Christine Johnstone |
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![]() L'evento si terrà nella Sala del Museo delle Arti Applicate, Praga, dal 27 al 30 ottobre 2022 e prevede un concerto di apertura con ospiti internazionali, concorsi, un concerto di gala, orchestre e un concerto finale con i vincitori. La giuria del concorso sarà composta dal Presidente: Mirco Patarini (Italia – Presidente della CIA), Stefan Hippe, Andreas Nebl (DE), Jörgen Sundeqvist (SE), Ladislav Horák, Josef Hrebík, Markéta Laštovicková, Pavel Trojan e Petr Vacek (CZ). Per ulteriori dettagli scrivere a: cta@iol.cz |
Beltango Quintet si esibisce al XXIII Tango Argentino Ball – Germaniaby Christine Johnstone |
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Il XXIII Tango Argentino Ball si terrà nella Mendelssohn Hall, Wuppertal, Germania il 24 settembre 2022, organizzato da Carsten Heveling. L'evento includerà l'intrattenimento del Beltango Quintet (Serbia), guidato dall'insegnante, compositore, performer Aleksandar Nikolic (bandoneon e fisarmonica), nonché spettacoli di tango. Per ulteriori dettagli scrivere a: org@tango-tano.de |
Håvard Svendsrud & Øivind Farmen Tour Autunnale – Norvegiaby Christine Johnstone |
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Håvard Svendsrud & Øivind Farmen saranno in tournée in Norvegia per un totale di 18 concerti dal 13 al 24 settembre 2022 e dall'1 all'8 novembre 2022. Vedi poster per i dettagli. |
Renzo Ruggieri pubblica il nuovo arrangiamento "Il Bosco Incantato" - Italiaby Harley Jones |
![]() ![]() Renzo Ruggieri (foto a destra) ha pubblicato la sua composizione "Il Bosco Incantato" per fisarmonica sola con arrangiamento per quintetto/orchestra, catalogo rrenzo524. Renzo Ruggieri scrive: "Il bosco incantato" è un brano scritto per fisarmonica (con basso libero) che elabora una melodia creata per la mostra curata da Marco Goldin - a cui il brano è dedicato - "Munch e lo Spirito del Nord" (2011) sul celebre pittore Edward Munch. Il titolo richiama il dipinto "La foresta incantata" del 1903". La composizione "Il Bosco Incantato" è stata precedentemente pubblicata. rrenzo524 - Il Bosco Incantato per fisarmonica basso e orchestra d'archi gratis (partitura completa e parti singole). Ora, allo stesso prezzo, l'acquisto di rrenzo524 includerà la composizione per quintetto/orchestra di fisarmoniche e la composizione per orchestra d'archi, con partitura e parti singole incluse. Un valore eccezionale a € 25 La versione solista "Il Bosco Incantato" è a catalogo rrenzo517 Altro arrangiamento virtuoso di Renzo Ruggieri: rrenzo500 - Song For S.B (Accordion and Orchestra) and (Accordion and String Orchestra) rrenzo501 - Song For S.B (Solo) rrenzo503 - Tango Italiano (Solo) this very successful solo has been updated in February 2021 (ver. 1.3). Tango Italiano for 5 types of ensembles rrenzo522 (ensemble) rrenzo504 - Carnevale (Solo) rrenzo505 - Roma Tango (Solo) rrenzo506 - Cinema (for 4 parts and drums, electronic accordion) rrenzo507 - Variations on Säkkijärven Polka (Solo) rrenzo508 - Medley Disco (Solo) rrenzo509 - Acquarelli Italiani (Solo) rrenzo510 - Grande Jo (Solo) rrenzo511 - Figaro (Solo) or (Solo with string orchestra) rrenzo512 - Accordion Kids (10 pieces) simple and modern compositions rrenzo514 - La Vita Delle Cose (The Life of Things) rrenzo515 - Peccatum et Gratia for electronic (hybrid) accordion rrenzo516 - Lo Scuro e il Chiaro (accordion duo) rrenzo517 - Il bosco incantato (for free bass accordion, solo) This work for free bass accordion and string orchestra is catalog rrenzo524 rrenzo518 - Valentango (Solo) rrenzo519 - The Jackson Medley (Solo) rrenzo520 - Acquarelli Italiani for Accordion and Orchestra rrenzo521 - ll Tuo Sguardo (solo) rrenzo522 - Tango Italiano (ensemble) (full score and individual parts). The solo version is catalog rrenzo503 |
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![]() Danilo is the creator of the Orchestra Popolare del Saltarello project which was born from an operation of research and revaluation of the musical tradition of Abruzzo. The Dean Martin prize was given in recognition of his work with the orchestra. |
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Video: Music clips from Zamar “Zamar” celebrated Spring with a concert entitled “Dis Zamar Lekker” at the Drostdy Theatre in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa on Sptember 9th, 2022. The group features Monika Stuchlik Kahl (accordion & vocals), Veronica Bell (violin & vocals), Philip Vermeulen (guitar), Warren Joubert (bass) and Ronald Siegelaar (drums). Their name “Zamar” means “to celebrate with the plucking of strings”. Their program included popular light classical music, Hungarian rhapsodies, Ukrainian folk melodies, South American tangos, Irish folk music, traditional African songs and contemporary classics. |
by Christine Johnstone
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![]() ![]() This Trade Fair features a variety of exhibitors, fashions shows, sports, children’s events, arts & crafts, competitions and concerts. Harmonika Müller GmbH will exhibit a variety of musical instruments in Hall 3, Stand 17 during the event. |
by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News
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An accordion exhibition entitled “Making the Accordion Great Again” by Liberty Bellows is currently on display at Philadelphia International Airport, between Terminal A East and B. The exhibition, which includes 40 accordions, will run until the end of December 2022. The Airport’s Exhibitions Program is a nationally-recognized, award-winning visual arts initiative which began in 1998. The exhibits change throughout the year to provide a variety of educational and cultural programs. This forum for presenting visual arts attests to the Airport's commitment to supporting arts and culture. The Exhibitions Program provides millions of visitors from around the world access to a wide variety of art forms by artists and arts institutions from the Philadelphia area. |
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Skerryvore (which includes brothers Daniel on accordion and Martin Gillespie on pipes, whistles and accordion) will tour USA and Canada from September 16th to October 9th, 2022 The group will perform two concerts in Alaska before beginning their tour of Canada Canada tour dates as follows: September 25th: Melissa’s Missteak in Banff September 28th: Arden Theatre in St Albert September 29th: Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre in Camrose October 1st: Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver October 2nd: McPherson Playhouse in Victoria For details email: info@skerryvore.com |
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by Heather Masefield
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Video: Paris Musette – the Accordion in Paris. A documentary on the history and culture of the distinctive Parisian accordion released in February 2022. |
by Christine Johnstone
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The 2023 GR8 IDEAS Symposium will feature both a virtual and live event next year. • Virtual event from February 6th to 12th, 2023 • Live event at the Grand Resort Warren in Ohio, USA from April 26th to 30th, 2023 See poster for details. Further details will be released soon. |
by Christine Johnstone
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The Instituto Chileno del Acordeón Coursewill hold an accordion course with tutor Manuel Bustamante this month in Santiago, Chile. The course will include 10 sessions and is ideal for “those who want to start studying this instrument from the beginning, providing good technique, execution and musicality”. For details email: clasesdeacordeon.cl@gmail.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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![]() The 2022 Mt Angel Oktoberfest will be held in Mount Angel, Marion County, Oregon, USA from September 15th to 18th, 2022. See video above for event details. |
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by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News
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![]() ![]() Video 2: “Redbud Winter” -- Eric Vloeimans, trumpet & Will Holshouser, composer and accordionist. “Redbud Winter”: a cold snap in early spring when the redbud trees begin to blossom (expression used in Tennessee). In memoriam Cynthia Shoemaker (1939 - 2021). This piece was commissioned by the American Accordionists' Association (2021), and premiered at the AAA Seminars of Dr. William Schimmel, Curator - on July 30, 2021. Accordionist/composer Will Holshouser and Eric Vloeimans (trumpet) are touring USA and Canada this month to celebrate the release of their new CD, “Two for the Road” via Bandcamp. “Two for the Road was recorded during a live concert tour of the Netherlands in 2021, during a window in the pandemic when musicians and audiences could finally come together. The second album from this duo, it showcases their expressive writing, playful and virtuosic improvising, and omnivorous range of influences, stretching the format to include a colorful range of sounds from their eclectic musical backgrounds.” Concert dates as follows: September 11th: Asheville NC September 12th: Boone NC September 15th: Charlottesville VA September 18th: New York NY September 20th: Des Moines IA September 22nd: Chicago IL September 23rd: Madison WI September 24th -25th: New Orleans LA September 27th: Albuquerque NM September 29th: Santa Cruz CA September 30th to October 1st: Vancouver BC, Canada October 2nd: Seattle WA For further information email: wholsho@twc.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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![]() "Curated by Ariana Hellerman, this program features accordionists as well as bandoneón, bayan, concertina, and harmonium players of different musical genres. The public can wander the park and explore different musical styles, or set up a picnic and enjoy rotating artists. The series culminates with the Accordion Festival on September 16th, which celebrates the accordion and music from the cultures of Afghanistan, Ukraine, and the US/Mexico border." For details email: manciniandtacca@gmail.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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The Cooperfisa accordion factory will celebrate their 100th anniversary with a “100 Year party” at the Teatro Civico di Vercelli (Civic Theater of Vercelli) in Vercilli, Italy on September 17th and 18th, 2022. The commemorative concert includes performances by 14 international artists as listed on the poster above. See poster for further details. |
by Christine Johnstone
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![]() This year’s event features concerts of peace. For details email: info@usedomer-musikfestival.de |
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by Christine Johnstone
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Accordionist Fifi La Mer will perform her new show “Midnight in Paris” with her ensemble at Pizza Express Live in Holborn, London, England on September 18th, 2022 at 8pm. The show “mixes Parisian folk music ( musette), French chanson with 60’s French pop, film music and unforgettable 20s upbeat and 50s cool jazz.” The group includes Fifi la Mer (vocals & accordion), Alex Garnett (vocals, clarinet and tenor sax), Oliver Wilby (accordion, clarinet and tenor sax), Julian Bury (double bass) and Mark Ridout (guitar). For details email: musicoffice@pizzaexpress.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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![]() The target group of the workshops is very broad as they are intended for anyone who wants to improvise, regardless of the level. All aspects of music-making are covered (sound quality, theory, chord theory, melody theory, ear training etc.). The course is given 'tailor-made', allowing mixed levels. Group size: max. 10 people. For information and registrations email: info@rikcornelissen.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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The Ebbser KaiserKlang Tyrolean dance band will celebrate their 75th Anniversary in Ebbs, Tyrol, Austria along with the 75th anniversary of Fohlenhof Ebbs on September 25th, 2022. The day’s celebrations will include: 10.30 am – 12.00 pm: Musical morning pint with the Ebbser Kaiserklang (free entry) 12:00 pm – 1.30 pm: Anniversary stallion parade in the Fohlenhof Arena (admission included) 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm: Musical conclusion with the Ebbser Kaiserklang and the Original Almrauschklang (free entry) For details email: info@kaiserklang.at |
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by Christine Johnstone
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Accordionist Renzo Ruggieri will perform in concert with vocalist Antonella Ruggiero at the Teatro Mercadante Altamura (Mercadante Altamura Theater) in Altamura, Apulia, Italy on September 25th, 2022 at 7.30pm. This concert is part of the 3rd edition of October Jazz 2022 in Italy. For details email: info@teatromercadante.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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Video: Second Souffle playing “Omerta”, the story of a young woman plunged into a coma, of her companion who tries to bring her back to life by telling her their most beautiful memories. Second Souffle will perform at Blues Sphère in Liège, Belgium on September 27th, 2022. The duo includes accordionists Béatrice Adam and Alain Van Muysewinkel. Their performance will be recorded live. For details email: adambeatrice1974@gmail.com |
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2022 Coupe Mondiale, October 04 - 09, Switzerland News Link |
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PIF Castelfidardo 2022 Information |
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Accordion Reed Production Article Link |
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Chronology of Production of Italian Accordions Article Link |
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2022 Dr William Schimmel’s Accordion Seminars, July 29-31, NY News Link |
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Serenellini Know the People Interview News Link |
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2022 AAA Recent publications, USA News Link and Article |
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2021 Coupe Mondiale Report and Video of all contestants Report Link |
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CNIMA Jazz Manouche Masterclass settembre – Franciaby Christine Johnstone |
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![]() CNIMA diretto da Nathalie Boucheix terrà una Masterclass jazz Manouche dal 27 al 29 settembre 2022 con i tutor Ludovic Beier (foto a sinistra) e Philippe Mallard. Il corso vi incoraggerà a "Immergervi nella musica gitana per scoprire tutti i suoi segreti". C'è un limite di 10 per classe. Per ulteriori dettagli scrivere a: cnima@orange.fr |
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