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2015- 1° China Shenzhen Xixiang Music Valley Concorso Internazionale di Fisarmonica - Cinaby Harley Jones |
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![]() ![]() Il programma a colori di alta qualità di 54 pagine può essere consultato on-line o stampato e include il programma completo, i concorrenti, le informazioni su tutti i concerti, ospiti internazionali, giuria e tutti gli artisti provenienti da molti paesi del mondo. Notizie quotidiane con foto e video a: 2015 Shenzhen dal 16 luglio. |
Orpheus e Italia Awards 2015, Accordion Art Festival, Abruzzo - Italiaby Renzo Ruggieri |
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![]() ![]() Gruppi: Quartetto Ramuckute-Jakelute-Lukasevicius-Laplikaite Classica: Manuela Maria Glock Virtuoso: Daniele Carabetta Diatonica: Barbara Secondini L'Orpheus Award è un premio dalla critica musicale ben noto che è dedicato a registrazioni di fisarmonica italiane (di qualsiasi tipo). Il CD, o produzioni digitali dell'anno precedente (anno 2014) che includono la fisarmonica vengono inviati ai critici che selezionano i vincitori per tre sezioni: Classica, Jazz e Mondiale. I vincitori sono stati annunciati al concerto di gala dell'Accordion Art Festival il 21 giugno presso la Villa Comunale di Roseto, Abruzzo. Le nomination sono state: Mondiale: LORENZO BOSICA, Virtuosity, APA DANIELE FALASCA, Insieme a te, Autoprodotto GASPARAZZO, Mo' mo', New Model Label CARLO MAVER, Tracce d'Africa, Maver records RICCARDO TESI & BANDITALIANA, Maggio, VisageMusic Jazz: MAX DE ALOE QUARTET, Borderline, Abeat ANTONINO DE LUCA, Walkin' in my way, ASR CARMINE IOANNA, Solo, Bonsai Music MARCHETTI-ALESSANDRINI DUO, IndiJazzsto, Barvin PIRLO-BIASI-MANISCALCO, Bellow's Training, nBn Classica: IVANO BATTISTON, Johann Sebastian Bach, Ema records CESARE CHIACCHIARETTA, Ancora la Brezza e l'Alba, Contrastes records CESARE CHIACCHIARETTA, Sensations, Naxos PALAZZO-PORTOGHESE, Folksongs, Digressione Music CORRADO ROJAC, L'Armonica a mantice di Giuseppe Greggiati, Limen PEPPE NICOLA SIROLLI, Other Ways, Autoprodotto I critici sono stati: Artistic Director Gerlando Gatto (www.apropositodijazz.it) Fabio Ciminiera (www.jazzconvention.net) Flavio Caprera (Jazzit) Strumenti e Musica (Strumenti e Musica) Paolo Picchio (Fisarmoniae) Livio Bollani (La Libertà) Kimmo Mattila (Hanuri magazine) Amedeo Furfaro (Musica News, Corriere del Sud) Alessandro Pierotti (Taccuino Italiano) Vittorio Pio (Suono). Guido Michelone (Italia, Il Manifesto, Alias) |
Hubert Gall - 12 Anni "KA" al Cirque du Soleil - Las Vegas/USAby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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![]() Nel 1984 Guy Laliberté fondò il Cirque du Soleil grazie alla sua grande amicizia con un miliardario che ha incontrato durante un viaggio a Las Vegas, che ha deciso di finanziare integralmente il progetto Laliberté. Oggi l'azienda è considerata la più importante al mondo nel settore dello spettacolo e conta circa 4.000 dipendenti. Hubert Gall sta collaborando da molti anni, esibendosi con le sue fisarmoniche, acustica, digitale e diatonica ogni sera davanti a circa 4.000 persone, che vengono a vedere lo spettacolo di corsa ormai da 12 anni, noto come "KA" al magnifico MGM di Las Vegas! Ho avuto il piacere di incontrare Hubert Gall personalmente la scorsa settimana e di guardare lo spettacolo così come il "dietro le quinte!". Io sono nelle immagini a destra e sotto (in nero) con Hubert Gall e alcuni del cast. Nel 2009 Accordions Worldwide ha pubblicato un'intervista con l'interessante artista - per saperne di più: http://www.accordions.com/interviews/gall.aspx |
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9° Festival Internazionale della Fisarmonica di Victoria, British Colombia - Canadaby Harley Jones |
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![]() Uno dei principali ospiti di quest'anno è Grayson Masefield dalla Nuova Zelanda, la cui padronanza sia in ambito classico che varietà sta affascinando il pubblico di tutto il mondo. Sarà presente inoltre la Accordion Orchestra Ugljevik, dalla Bosnia, rinomati per le loro superbe interpretazioni di musica balcanica. La fisarmonicista locale Rebecca Bracewell, una giovane stella nascente, si esibirà al festival, e tra poche settimane, sarà la prima fisarmonicista ad esibirsi in uno dei più grandi eventi estivi in ??Nord America, il 'Symphony Splash', con la Victoria Symphony Orchestra. Suonerà anche Jelena Milojevic, una dei fisarmonicisti classici più importanti del Nord America, la BC Accordion Orchestra, Victoria Accordion Club Band, Bucan Bucan, insieme a molti altri artisti. Sabato 18 luglio, alle ore 13:00, si svolgerà il Concorso Internazionale di Fisarmonica di Victoria presso il Victoria Conservatory, Wood Hall, e ha categorie di concorso per solisti in varie epoche e stili di musica. |
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Jan-Erik Gustafsson (cello) and Mika Väyrynen (accordion) perform Passacaglia by Händel/Halvorsen at the Satahäme Soi Festival, Ikaalinen, Finland on 3rd July 2015. Adaptatation of violin part for accordion by Mika Väyrynen. Video published on Jul 3, 2015. This work by Norwegian composer Johan Halvorsen (1864 –1935) was composed in 1893 for violin/viola duet and based on the G.F Handel Passcaglia from Suite No. 7 in G minor for harpsichord. The work has since been arranged for many other combinations of instruments such as, violin/cello, piano duet, two violins, orchestra and has been performed by many famous musicians. |
by Rob Howard
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![]() Avsenik’s career took off in 1953 with the formation of the Brothers Avsenik ensemble, a quintet that recorded over 1000 songs/tunes, enjoyed enormous success in Slovenia and many parts of Europe and America, and Avsenik himself became viewed as a Slovenian cultural icon. Avsenik performed on radio and TV, before several heads of state, and sold 12 million records in his long and consistently successful career. In 1953 Avsenik’s recently formed band did their first broadcast on the ‘Slovene Hour’ radio show from Austria, and were soon making radio and TV broadcasts in West Germany, where they also began appearing in concerts and movies. In 1960 Avsenik landed a lucrative recording contract with Telefunken-Decca, and his ensemble recordings were marketed throughout Europe, making him widely known. Career highlights included a 1961 performance before over 80,000 in the Berlin Olympic Stadium, tours of the USA and Canada in 1970 and 1985, and a one-hour German TV network special in 1980. As Slovenia's most popular music band, Slavko Avsenic and his group won many awards including eight consecutive TV competitions, twelve from German network television, eighteen as Germany's most popular band, the recording industry's ‘European Oscar’ in 1975, the ‘Golden Rose Award’ (most requested on Austrian radio) in 1979, the Linhart plaque (Slovenia), and the ‘Hermann Löns’ award from the German Ministry of Culture. Avsenik collaborated with his brother, Vilko, to compose nearly 1000 original songs, many of which have found their way into the so-called Cleveland polka tradition. Slavko Avsenik died on July 2nd 2015 at the age of 85. |
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Video of the final exam for PhD in Arts for Belma Šarancic Nahodovic, performing the concerto "...ad Astrum" by Lithuanian composer Anatolijus Šenderovas. This final artistic presentation for PhD was held in the Sarajevo Army Hall, one of the best acoustic halls of the Balkans. The Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra, was conducted by Emir Mejremic from the Sarajevo Music Academy and the performance received tumultuous audience applause. Video published on Jul 9, 2015. |
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![]() Rebecca Bracewell was diagnosed with severe hearing loss as a three-year-old and uses hearing aids. She started piano lessons at age seven and switched to the accordion just three years ago. Last year, Bracewell was judged the best classical accordionist under 18 at the Victoria International Accordion Festival. She also recently placed at the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration in Washington State. Rebecca studies with Jelena Milojevic, concert soloist and the Artistic Director of the Victoria International Accordion Festival. “She’s definitely one of the young (accordion) leaders of her generation in Canada,” Milojevic said. “One would never guess she has hearing aids. It’s extremely amazing. She has an incredible talent.” Tania Miller, Victoria Symphony’s music director, said selecting an accordionist and a trumpeter as soloists was a deliberately unorthodox choice. “I’m completely thrilled with both of them, because neither is a pianist, neither is a violinist,” she said. |
Video: Gianluca Pica - Sabrina Ciocchetti - LE DONNE SONO PAZZE (Videoclip ufficiale)by Harley Jones |
L'estate 2015 é arrivata e per l'occasione io e la showgirl Sabrina Ciocchetti abbiamo voluto regalarvi una nuova storia solare tutta da ballare in due versioni, ITALIANO / SPAGNOLO. Presto in arrivo anche l'audio e le immagini della seconda versione ''A MI ME DICEN LOCA'', entrambe già in vendita su tutti i mediastore! Scaricate anche voi queste divertentissime song tutte da ballare! BUON DIVERTIMENTO!!!! Published on Jul 3, 2015 |
by Rob Howard
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![]() Accordionists Wedding – USA On June 23rd accordionists Mary Kay Welter & Henry Doktorski were married at St. Patrick Church in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, USA. Henry played and sang a ‘Betrothal Pledge’, which he wrote specially for his new bride Mary Kay. Following this he played a polka medley with the band ‘The Mike Westbury Quintet’, which got the crowd up and dancing. Henry was a member of this band for four years. Six year old Nathan Webster brought his accordion all the way from Minneapolis, Minnesota (about 900 miles), especially to play at the event. |
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Published on May 30, 2015, Rolf Nylend and Håvard Svendsrud with ensemble Studio Rainbow from the CD "Danser i gammel stil av Per Bolstad" (Dancer in the old style of Per Bolstad). Accordion: Rolf Nylend & Håvard Svendsrud Violin: Arvid Engegård Viola: Juliet Jopling Piano: Geir Henning Braaten Bass: Svein Haugen |
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![]() Published 22 February 2015 This show is entirely devoted to the accordion and presents artists every week. A fully musette program produced and hosted by Pierre-Yves Lombard, with Vosges Television. |
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by Rob Howard
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Italian accordionist Marco Lo Russo is currently performing in Lithuania, as follows: July 10th, 5.15pm - with singer Aurelija Matuleviciute, at Vasarok su GROCK, Smiltyne, Lithuania July 10th, 9pm - with singer Aurelija Matuleviciute, at Prieplaukos Vynine, Nida, Lithuania July 14th, 8pm - with singer Aurelija Matuleviciute, at Music Night Club Vandenis, Palanga, Lithuania July 17th and 18th – master class in arrangement, improvisation and transcription for soloists and ensembles, Sal Consilina, Salerno, Italy July 24th, 8pm – solo concert, Teatro Piccolo di Villa Margherita, Viale Regina Margherita, Trapani, Sicily For further information email: dina@marcolorusso.com |
by Rob Howard
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Grayson Masefield is performing a concert of classical, jazz and entertainment music at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMASS) Performing Arts Department on 12th July at 3 pm, McCormack Hall, 2nd Floor, McCormack Theatre. Admission is Free. Parking in the university parking lots is free on Sundays. |
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This year’s annual Altrincham French Festival takes place on July 11th and 12th, celebratng Bastille Day in style with a variety of family events and entertainment. On Saturday July 12th, 7.30pm, there will be a dinner held at Bowdon Rugby Club, with an outdoor barbeque and fireworks display. Entertainers include a French magician, opera singer Jayne Wilson, accordionist Rob Howard, and Gobble de Gook - a 7 piece jazz band. Pictures show Rob Howard promoting the event. On Sunday July 12th, 11am onwards there will be a range of French-themed activities, sports, and entertainment at Stamford Park, Moss Lane, Altrincham. Entertainers include a French magician, MC-clown Marie Triboulet (aka Mademoiselle Ouh La La), Can Can dancers, the Absolote Belters choir, French singer Laura Esher, accordionist Rob Howard, and the Swing Commanders jazz band. The event will be opened officially at 1pm on Sunday by Graham Brady MP, with ‘The Marsellaise’ being sung by Claire O’Brien. Entry is free. Proceeds will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
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Accordionist Mario Bruneau entertains on Bastille Day, Tuesday July 14th, 6pm, at the Restaurant Le Tomifobia, 2 rue Elm, Beebe, Quebec City. Mario will perform with the singer Helene Cardinal. |
by Rob Howard
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Latvian accordionist Ksenija Sidorova performs a classical recital at the Festival Internacional do Sanfona, which is held from July 14th to 18th. The incredibly busy Ksenija has performed in several European countries and Israel this year, and this will be her second visit to Brazil in the last month. Also performing at this festival are accordionists Alexander Hrustevich (Ukraine), Joao Frade (Portugal), Raimundinho Do Acordeon (Brazil), Rennan Mendes (Brazil), and Wanderley Do Nordeste (Brazil). |
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![]() The 2015 Palmer Festival Schedule will focus on Willard A. Palmer, III, generous donor of the A World of Accordions Museum’s distinguished assets from his father’s estate. The accomplishments of Willard Palmer II (of Palmer-Hughes fame), will be reviewed and shown throughout the festival. This is the museum’s major fundraiser of the year and its slate of “stars” is not to be missed. Admission is only $100 for all three days, or $50 per day. Advance tickets are available at the museum and through www.eventbrite.com. The event includes talks and demonstrations, plus many performances. Performing during the three days are Herschel Moody, Alex Meixner, Paul Vargason, Helmi Harrington, Florian Chmielewski and Lorren Lindevig, Amanda and Nolan Hauta, Joy and Roger Schmitz, Vargason-Harrington duo, and the Carver-Harrington duo. For further information email: accordion@sprynet.com |
by Rob Howard
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The Landesjugend-Akkordeonorchester Bayern (MD Peter Vierneisel) performs in concert on Saturday July 18th, 8pm, at the Residenzstr. 1, Munich. Guest performers include Jakob Mitterer – cello, and the Fränkisches Trompetenensemble. |
Modern Accordion Video Contest Internazionale - Italiaby Rob Howard |
![]() Il progetto ha l’obiettivo di promuovere l’ideazione e l’originalità di video clip, realizzati da video maker professionisti e non, ispirati all’album MODERN ACCORDION del Maestro Lo Russo, nato e commissionato come lavoro discografico per la sincronizzazione con le immagini (spot, Tv e Cinema). Diciassette tracce dove le sonorità della fisarmonica si fondono con arrangiamenti elettronici. Un’intuizione, quella del Maestro Marco Lo Russo, che spazia tra world music, chill out, etno-jazz, tango, fino all’EDM, espressioni delle sensazioni contemporanee. Modern accordion è divenuto uno spettacolo che ha varcato i confini europei grazie alla collaborazione con diverse compagnie di teatro danza che ne hanno coreografato le preziose tinte sonore in numerosi palcoscenici internazionali. Il lavoro discografico commissionato dalla prestigiosa Flipper Music diretta da Romano di Bari è un vero e proprio concept, acustico con contaminazioni elettroniche, che vede protagonista la fisarmonica, uno strumento poliedrico che tra le mani del Maestro si anima in modo così moderno da sdoganarsi dal ruolo secolare di strumento popolare. I video maker che vogliano trasferire questa ispirazione nella loro creazione artistica, vedranno la loro opera proiettata durante l’edizione 2015 del FONDIfilmFESTIVAL, organizzato dall’Associazione Giuseppe De Santis. L’evento si svolgerà dal 19 al 27 Settembre 2015 nella città di Fondi, in provincia di Latina. Una giuria d’eccezione, tra cui i registi Emanuele Giliberti e Ruggero Gabbai, addetti ai lavori e personaggi del mondo dello spettacolo, premierà il vincitore che avrà la possibilità di collaborare con la Flipper Music e realizzare video aziendali. Ogni partecipante potrà scegliere un brano contenuto nell’album Modern Accordion ascoltando tutte le tracce dal link: https://soundcloud.com/marco-lo-russo/sets/modern-accordion-1, acquistabili su ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/it/album/modern-accordion-travel-lifestyle/id582165952, per creare la propria opera video con il brano che più lo ispiri. A seguito dell’iscrizione, totalmente gratuita, verrà inviato il brano scelto in formato mp3. I video vincitori diventeranno i video clip ufficiali delle composizioni di Modern Accordion, inoltre sono previste proiezioni durante manifestazioni sul territorio nazionale e riconoscimenti speciali da parte della Flipper Music per le opere video più meritevoli. Hai tempo fino al 25 agosto 2015 per lasciarti ispirare dalla fisarmonica del Maestro Marco Lo Russo e presentare il tuo video! Sono ammessi video realizzati con qualsiasi dispositivo e supporto. Email: staff@marcolorusso.com Mobile: +39.340.94.04.250 |
by Rob Howard
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![]() So here are the new dates for after the summer, including the NEW MIXED INSTRUMENTS WEEKEND! So please invite your friends! All instruments are welcome - even fiddles! September 12th/13th – Accordion Weekend October 24th/25th - Accordion Weekend November 14th/15th - Mixed Instruments December 12th/13th - Christmas Weekend The bad news is that we've put the price up to £110. Hope that still fits everyone's budget! All the other details are on the website so please have a wee look round and if you have any questions give us a shout! The courses take place in the Scottish Borders region. From August 10th to 15th Ian will be tutoring at the Folkworks Adult Summer School in Durham. For further information email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
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![]() 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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![]() The 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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