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Roland annuncia il nuovo FR-8x versione Dallapè, Francoforte - Germaniaby Alessandra Curzi, Roland Europe |
Roland & Dallapè limitata modello Edition. Il debutto ufficiale della nuova FR-8x versione Dallapè si è verificato oggi (Mercoledì 10 aprile), in occasione della conferenza stampa di apertura del Musikmesse di Francoforte 2013, con gli annunci formali di Jun-ichi Miki (Presidente Roland Corporation) e Alfred Maroni (Presidente Roland Europe ), una performance di Sergio Scappini (foto sotto) e la presenza di Amleto Dallapè. Contesto: Nel 14 Settembre 2010, Roland, un rinomato produttore di strumenti musicali elettronici, è diventato il custode dello storico marchio fisarmoniche Dallapè. Resoconto Roland & Dallapé Dopo aver creato un tono di 'espansione' utilizzato con diversi modelli di V-Accordion e contenente i suoni più famosi della storia delle fisarmoniche Dallapè, Roland introduce ora un modello speciale, prodotto in serie limitata, dedicato alla società Dallapè. Questo nuovo modello è caratterizzato da finiture di alta qualità ed è la nuova versione di lusso della FR-8x, e include di tutti i suoni delle fisarmoniche Dallapè edei modelli storici, in modo da includere il marchio originale Dallapè fatto a Stradella. Per vedere e sentire questo nuovo modello FR-8x versione Dallapè potete recarvi al V-Accordion Roland Stand nel padiglione 4.1 C 75, al Musikmesse di Francoforte. Frankfurt_Musikmesse_2013_Accordion_Live_Report - con impressioni della mostra. |
2013 Chiusura Iscrizioni Campionato di Fisarmonica Sud Pacifico - Nuova Zelandaby Heather Masefield |
Le iscrizioni chiuderanno il 20 Aprile per la Campionati & Festival della fisarmonica Sud Pacifico 2013, tenuto a Auckland il Sabato 1 ° Giugno e Domenica 2 Giugno 2013. Scarica il regolamento e le informazioni a: 2013 Prospetto NZ. Per il 2013, le regole per le categorie internazionali seguono le regole della Coupé Mondiale. La categoria di musica da concerto internazionale del Sud Pacifico ha esattamente le stesse regole della categoria Masters della Coupe Mondiale e la categoria intrattenimento del Sud Pacifico ha esattamente le stesse regole della categoria Virtuoso Entertainment della Coupe Mondiale. Le categorie Junior (sotto i 18 anni) del Sud Pacifico richiedono il primo turno del concerto Coupe Mondiale Junior e categorie di intrattenimento. Queste regole servono ad incoraggiare la partecipazione internazionale. Il Presidente della New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) Sonja Palinich (foto a sinistra) scrive: "La NZAA è lieta di avere ancora una volta a disposizione il Raye Freedman Arts Centre, un luogo che è l'ideale, con un'ottima acustica, illuminazione e impianti sotto un unico tetto. Precedenti rapporti di eventi a: rapporti giornalieri Sud Pacifico Per informazioni complete, scaricare: 2013 Prospetto NZ |
Nuovi Modelli Scandalli "Intense" Usciti al Musikmesse di Francoforte - Germaniaby Mirco Patarini |
La Fisarmoniche Scandalli ha rilasciato i nuovi modelli Scandalli "Intense" al Musikmesse di Francoforte di questa settimana, nella foto a sinistra. Potrete vedere e sentire questo nuovo modello presso lo stand Scandalli nel padiglione 4.1 C42, Musikmesse di Francoforte. Ulteriori informazioni sono disponibili presso: Scandalli Frankfurt_Musikmesse_2013_Accordion_Live_Report - con impressioni della mostra. |
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Corrado Rojac Performs in Gubaidulina Concert, Bologna – Italyby Harley Jones |
On April 8th accordionist Corrado Rojac performed (with friends of his) the music of Sofia Gubaidulina at the Oratorio San Filippo Neri, Bologna. The Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina was present, and complimented Corrado Rojac and the others on their performance. Pictured are two articles that appeared in the Bologna newspapers. For further information email: info@corradorojac.com |
Video: Vitaly TrioTrip New CD, Tour in Israel - Israelby Harley Jones |
The new CD - Vitaly triotrip : world music tour of musical influences. Performers are: Vitaly Podolsky (accordion & arrangement), Ido Maimon (drums), Edmond Gilmore (up-right & electric bass), Music producer & arrangement (Shlomo Bat-Ain). Further information contact band manager Yehuda Levin at email: triotripworldmusic@gmail.com |
Musikmesse Frankfurt Interview Bugari Armando Director Roberto Ottavianelli - Germanyby Roberto Ottavianelli, Director Bugari Armando |
Musikmesse Frankfurt interview with Roberto Ottavianelli (picture left), Director of Bugari Armando. See and hear Bugari Armando instruments at Hall 4.1 C47 Bugari Armando is a world-famous maker of accordions. Could you please tell us a bit about the history of the company? Bugari Armando Company was founded in January 1961. My cousin Armando Bugari took over the company from his father using his name as new company’s name. He kept on serving U.S. customers but he was looking to new customers located in Europe. Bugari Armando produces the full range of piano and button accordions, standard bass as well as convertor. Our goal is to place our instruments in the top level in every segment of the market. Today we have customers all over the world. Our main markets are all of Europe, North and South America as well as Asia. Castelfidardo is famous for its accordion makers. How does this influence your company today? Castelfidardo is the world centre of quality accordion and producers. Together they have created MUSIC MARCHE, a consortium of accordion manufactures. The promotion activity in some cases is regulated by our consortium, for instance in the case of music shows in many countries we join the music event as partners. The main event is “Premio Città di Castelfidardo” which takes place in September of each year. During the show, people of all over the world come to our city to enjoy music. It is a great chance to measure the level of competition among producers of high class instruments. The Accordion is an instrument that is often connected to folk music music, but in reality its applications are much broader, such as accordion players in (for example) jazz and pop music show. Can you please talk a bit about the possibilities the accordion offers as an instrument? Change has been under way for many years. Today accordions are no longer “folk instruments”. Accordions are now used for jazz music, classic contemporary music, pop music as well as for typical national music (Celtic, Balkan, Russian, Brazilian, etc). Accordions are now integrated in musical ensembles with great results. These applications push producers to build different models to fit the type of music that is played. Could you please tell us a bit about the strengths and assets of Bugari Armando? Our main strength is the long tradition as a high class accordion producer. Our know-how and vision combined with our skilled masters allow us a continuous product research and development. In 2006 Bugari Armando has started a partnership with ZERO SETTE, another fine quality accordion producer, in order to share know-how and investments and strengthen our position among market leaders. Although both companies maintain separated production lines and are fully independent, the co-operation has resulted in a plan aimed to take advantage of synergies, enhance our production department, and revamp our marketing and sales network. What are some of the current highlights of your catalogue? We are preparing a completely new catalogue for September of this year. The target is to provide the customer with full information of our instruments including full technical details that usually do not appear on traditional catalogue. Our current catalogue contains some information though. We will also launch a new website in June 2013. This year, the Musikmesse will feature a special stage, the Accordion Stage, to highlight the variety and creativity of accordion players. What do you think of this idea? It is a good idea. Today the accordion is more and more used to play with other instruments. So, it is nice to listen to accordions as part of a larger band. The stage is an ideal place to show the full musical potential of the accordion. How long has Bugari Armando been presenting its products at the Musikmesse? First time we exhibited our accordions was in 1973 when it was the Frühjahrsmesse (Spring Fair) and music was a section of that fair. What is the significance of Musikmesse for Bugari Armando? Musikmesse represents the meeting point with customers from all over the world. Things have changed since 1973 and the market evolution involves new customers coming from new countries as Russia, China, Eastern European countries, Brazil, etc. What will be the focus of your presentation at the Musikmesse? We will introduce our new line of wooden finish accordion with standard bass as well as free basses. At the same time we offer to our customers the personalization of their own instrument with new painted color. There is no limit to their fantasy. Mr. Ottavianelli, thank you for the interview Frankfurt_Musikmesse_2013_Accordion_Live_Report - with impressions from the exhibition. |
Video: Concert of “New Music - A Day of Ukrainian Bayan and Accordion” - Ukraineby Harley Jones |
On March 30th, 2013 in Kiev, Ukraine, in the concert hall of the National Union of Ukrainian Composers (Pushkinska St. 32), a concert of the musical festival “A Day of Ukrainian Bayan and Accordion" was held. One of the organisers was Volodymyr Runchak. Videos from the concert which ran from 12.00 until 21.00 are on the internet sites:. http://yatv.ru/muzunion/ and http://muzunion.com/video.php There are some 20 videos. Three sample videos are above. Further information on the websites. This concert was organised by the National All-Ukrainian Music Union and the Association of Bayanists and Accordionists of Ukraine, as a project of the concert series “New Music in Ukraine.” |
Video: Roland European V-Accordion Project (REVAPO)by Harley Jones |
Video: Roland European V-Accordion Project (REVAPO) playing a favorite tango they published on Chinese video website 56.com |
Bruce Gassman New CD, New Jersey – USAby Rob Howard |
American accordionist Bruce Gassman has released a new CD, ‘Classic Rock Accordion to Bruce 2, Volume 2’, a sequel, which gives rock and other modern music an accordion makeover. As with the first volume, this CD offers imaginative arrangements of music not often played on the accordion, and takes the accordion in new and exciting directions. The tracks include: 1. Classic Rock - Sly Stone, Steppenwolf, and more 2. Beatles Medley - Lucy in the Sky, Lady Madonna, and more 3. Slow Rock Medley - Otis Redding, The Drifters, and more 5. Before there was Rock - Glenn Miller, Rogers & Hart, Jerome Kern, and more 6. VOL Revisited - Star Wars and Bond 7. Bruce Plays Bruce - The Boss 8. Music for Lovers - Sam Cooke & the Righteous Brothers 9. Lady of Spain - dedicated to the Legendary Dick Contino For further information email: info@accordion2bruce.com |
Video: Antonio Figueroa Performs Two Compositions - Argentinaby Harley Jones |
Antonio Figueroa of Argentina performs two of his composition, video released in March 2013. First video is "Gracias Dios" Second video is "Concierto a dos Manos" Check out how Antonio works the bellows while using both hands on the treble keys in this video! |
Helen Rich @ Stockport Accordion Club, Cheshire – UKby Rob Howard |
Stockport Accordion Club presented club member Helen Rich in the role of guest for their Club Night concert on April 10th - and what a gem of a player Helen proved to be in the guest spotlight! Her music included ‘Trieste Overture’ (P. Deiro), ‘Valse A Pierrot’ (J. Colombo), ‘My Florence’ (G. Deiro), ‘Under The Double Eagle’ (JF Wagner), ‘Valse Angelique’ (G. Romani), ‘Reve Passe’, ‘Hungarian Dance 4’ (Brahms), ‘Toby’ (Ivor Beynon), ‘Cubanola’ (Frosini), ‘Black & White Rag’, ‘Hot Points’ (Frosini), ‘Nola’ (F. Arndt), ‘Russian Fantasia’ (Frosini), plus some Scottish dance music, and more. The supporting spots by the SAC Orchestra (MD Brian Jenkins), Chris Green/Betty Molloy, John Trigg/Tony Ainscough, the ever amusing John Higham, and the SAC Quartet of John Trigg/Chris Green/Adrienne Sharpe/Derek Pritchard, all contributed to a super evening of accordion entertainment. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
Video: Kiss and Bye Musique, Festival Deci-Dela - Franceby Harley Jones |
Music by Kiss and Bye at the Festival Deci-Dela, 5th April 2013. Published on Apr 9, 2013 Sonia Rekis (accordéon), Yann Gérardin (bass). |
Video: TV ORF2 Performance by David Schneebergerby Harley Jones |
Hochachtungsmarsch performed by David Schneeberger on TV ORF2. Interview of Gottfried Hubmann, Styrian harmonica teacher with some students from his class. |
Video: Muzicki Spomenari Antologija Sevdahaby Harley Jones |
Muzicki Spomenari Antologija Sevdaha "Kraj potoka bistre vode" |
‘14 Years Ago’ – Showstoppers Accordion Orchestra in 1999by Rob Howard |
The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending April 16th 1999 included an item about the Showstoppers Accordion Orchestra and dancers, from New Hampshire, USA, visiting Ireland. This orchestra has a history dating back to 1970, formed to bring together students from the Rosita Lee Music Center. They are under the direction of Rosita Lee Latulippe and Roger Latulippe of Hudson, NH, and have performed in Italy, Ireland, Canada, throughout the USA. In addition to touring the Showstoppers have taken top honors at the New England Music Competition and the American Accordionists' Association (AAA) competitions. SHOWSTOPPERS PERFORMING IN IRELAND Contributed by Kevin Friedrich The Showstoppers Accordion Orchestra and dancers (under the direction of Deedee and Roger Latulippe and Shelly Latulippe-Klimas of the Rosita Lee Music and Dance Centers, Hudson, New Hampshire), will take part on a concert tour of Ireland from July 14 to 22nd. Performances will include July 17th at the Civic Theater in Tallaght, July 18th at the Cabra Castle, Kings Court, Cavan, and in Limerick on July 20th. |
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Beltango Concert, Ljubljana – Sloveniaby Harley Jones |
The highly regarded tango quintet Beltango perform in concert on Saturday April 13th, 8pm, at Dvorana Tabor, Ljubljana, Slovenia. Booking essential due to the limited number of audience. Tel.: 041 769 344 or SMS-mail: info@vija-vaja.org CDs available online at: Beltango |
CNIMA J. Mornet Courses for April, Auvergne – Franceby Rob Howard |
The next CNIMA J.Mornet accordion course takes place from April 22nd to 27th at Les Ludines, 63950 Saint-Sauves d’Auvergne. The ‘stage’ course caters for all styles and all levels with the center team, this time including Claude Thomain amongst the team of teachers. Places are limited, so sign up now! The course includes: - ‘The Tango’, with William Sabatier - open to accordions and bandoneons. THE French specialist tango expert reveals all its secrets to interpret this magical dance. - Introduction to piano jazz with Mathieu Barbier. If you have played mostly classic or variety, will an excursion into the world of jazz tempt you? Mathieu awaits you! From April 29th to May 4th: - Support rhythmic Meurgé Pascal. How to accompany the main styles (musette, swing, blues, Latin, ...). - Ensemble playing - come work your scores led the team CNIMA. Success! The course will include practical tips and instrumental techniques, MIDI and digital accordions, playing and improvising in the gypsy jazz style, stress management, and more. Jacques Mornet has recently released his teaching book Jacques Mornet's [non] Method Book with Video Support. Purchase at: Jacques Mornet For further information view the website at CNIMA J.Mornet or email: cnima@wanadoo.fr |
Rob Reich’s April Gig list, California – USAby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Rob Reich, also a composer and pianist, performs as a soloist and with bands such as Tin Hat, Gaucho, and The Nice Guy Trio. He is based in San Francisco. Rob Reich performs during April, as follows: April 15th, 7pm - 9pm – solo accordion, Divine Café, 1600 Stockton St, San Francisco April 16th, 7pm - 10pm - Kally Price & Rob Reich duet, Blush Wine Bar, 476 Castro St, San Francisco April 17th, 9pm - 11pm - Scott Amendola/Todd Sickafoose Confab, Duende April 18th, 6pm - 8pm – Gaucho, Tartine Bakery, 600 Guerrero St, SF April 18th, 9.30pm – 11.30pm – Gaucho, Yoshi's, Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland April 19th, 8pm - 10pm - Todd Sickafoose's Tiny Resistors, Red Poppy Art House April 21st, 2pm - 4pm - Porto Franco Klezmer All-Stars, Klezmer Brunch, Porto Franco Art Parlor April 22nd, 6pm - 9pm – solo accordion, Loring Café, 37 Grand Ave, Oakland April 23rd, 7pm - 10pm - Kally Price & Rob Reich duet, Blush Wine Bar, 476 Castro St, San Francisco April 24th, 8pm - 10pm – Gaucho, Amnesia, 853 Valencia St, San Francisco April 26th, 5.30pm – 7.30pm – Tin Hat, Nasher Sculpture Gallery, Dallas, Texas April 30th, 7pm - 10pm - Kally Price & Rob Reich duet, Blush Wine Bar, 476 Castro St, San Francisco For further information email: robbyreichmusic@gmail.com |
Jack Emblow & Tony Compton @ Soar Valley AC, Leicestershire – UKby Rob Howard |
Jazz entertainers Jack Emblow & Tony Compton are the guests at the Soar Valley Accordion Club on Saturday April 20th, 8pm. In support are Harry Hussey and Alan Young, both also jazz accordion entertainers of renown. There will be trade stands featuring Birmingham Accordion Centre, Accordion World magazine, and Kestrel Publications. The venue is the Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE7 7PR. The organizer is David Price. For further information email: dpmusic@hotmail.co.uk |
Giancarlo Caporilli Concert, Rome – Italyby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Giancarlo Caporilli performs in concert at the Teatro Principe, Palestrina, on Saturday April 20th, 8.30pm. The city of Palestrina is in the province of Lazio, about 35 km east of Rome. For further information email: info@giancarlocaporilli.net |
1st Festival d’Accordéon, Beauraing – Belgiumby Rob Howard |
An accordion festival takes place on April 21st, 11am onwards, at the Salle l’Espérance, Pondrome, Beauraing, Belgium. Accordionists appearing include Erika, Anthony Basilico, Claude Martin, Sylviane Mercier, Daniel Dropsy, and Laura Namur. For further information email: Jacquet.paul@skynet.be |
Serenellini Demonstration Evenings, Birmingham – UKby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
There will be demonstrations of Serenellini accordions on the 4th Tuesday of every month, from 7 to 11pm, at the Birmingham Accordion Centre (proprietor Robert Beecroft), 131 Garrison Street (on the corner with Garland Street), Birmingham B9 4DE. With free light refreshments. For further information email: admin@accordioncentre.com |
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Claudio Jacomucci new CDby Claudio Jacomucci |
Claudio Jacomucci releasing his new CD with eTracks titled 'Beyond', catalog: CJ201 with sound samples. Music performed by Claudio Jacomucci. Purchase online. |
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“Wing Span” – Contemporary Danish Accordion Music & Classical Works CD by Adam Ørvadby Alessandro Mugnoz |
CD Reviews Index for the Review of “Wing Span” – Contemporary Danish Accordion Music & Classical Works CD by Adam Ørvad, in Italian language, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. |
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