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![]() È molto spiacevole che la diffusione del Covid-19 abbia portato al rinvio o alla cancellazione di numerosi eventi internazionali di fisarmonica, in particolare in Cina e in Europa. Chiediamo agli organizzatori di tenerci informati in modo che possiamo far sapere a tutti i nostri lettori eventuali novità. Numerosi eventi, in particolare quelli regionali, continuano e le notizie settimanali internazionali di Accordions Worldwide continueranno a tenervi informati. Continua a inviarci un'e-mail a: cjmusic@outlook.co.nz con i dettagli dei prossimi concerti, uscite di CD, concorsi, festival, spettacoli ecc. Auguriamo a tutti i nostri lettori buona salute e momenti felici con la loro fisarmonica. Dal team di Accordions Worldwide. |
Presentazione della Coupe Mondiale 2020, Castro Marim - Portogalloby Harley Jones |
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![]() ![]() La Coupe Mondiale 2020 si svolgerà dal 5 all'11 ottobre 2020 a Castro Marim, in Portogallo, e offrirà un montepremi di 20.000 Euro. La presentazione ha incluso gli eccellenti luoghi di gara, i paesaggi e il clima incantevoli e di grande interesse per i concorrenti, camere di grande valore disponibili per un minimo di € 25 a persona a notte. Guarda i dettagli completi dell'entusiasmante presentazione della Coupe Mondiale 2020 a: 2020CM-Presentation.pdf |
Fisarmonicista tra gli Ultimi Due del concorso "Prodigios" - Spagnaby Christine Johnstone |
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Se ne avete l'opportunità, assicuratevi di guardare "Prodigios" sulla TV nazionale spagnola questa settimana il 14 marzo! Il 28 febbraio, Accordions Worldwide ha riferito che la fisarmonicista Marta Cubas Hondal (studentessa di Gorka Hermosa) è stata selezionata per suonare nel prossimo round di "Prodigios" (versione di "Got Talent" della TV nazionale spagnola) tra 200 candidati. Marta era una delle nove studentesse scelte per esibirsi con un'orchestra sinfonica. Gorka Hermosa le aveva preparato gli arrangiamenti orchestrali. Quindi Marta era riuscita a passare agli ultimi tre. Ora siamo molto entusiasti di segnalare che Marta è negli ultimi due di questa competizione! Prodigios è un talent show musicale prodotto da Shine Iberia e va in onda il sabato alle 22: 05. Tenuto presso l'Auditorium Miguel Delibes di Valladolid, cerca il più grande talento spagnolo tra i 7 e i 17 anni per gli studenti di canto lirico, danza classica e strumenti orchestrali. Il 14 marzo suonerà "Oblivion" (Piazzolla) nella fase finale della competizione. L’insegnante, Gorka Hermosa, sente che stiamo facendo la storia: la fisarmonica non è mai stata in primo piano nella TV nazionale per così tante settimane di fila. Complimenti Marta! |
"40 anni di Concerti Internazionali di Fisarmonica a Neunkirchen" - Austriaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
![]() ![]() Immagine a destra di Friedrich Lips e Herbert Scheibenreif intorno al 1990. Un concerto per celebrare "40 anni di Concerti Internazionali di Fisarmonica a Neunkirchen " si terrà a Neunkirchen, in Austria, il 20 marzo 2020. Questo concerto includerà un'esibizione del Beltango Quinteto (foto sopra) che comprende il fisarmonicista Aleksandar Nikolic. Il gruppo intratterrà con il tradizionale tango, ma anche con il "Nuevo Tango" di Piazzolla e la forma del Balkango del quintetto. Per i dettagli del concerto scrivere a: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at |
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58° New England Music Festival onora Rita Barnea, Massachusetts - USAby Peggy Falcetti |
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![]() Il 58° festival di quest'anno si terrà dal 27 al 29 marzo presso il Boston Newton Marriott a Newton, nel Massachusetts. Le classi di gara comprendono fisarmonica, chitarra, chitarra basso, batteria, percussioni, pianoforte, violino e voce in una vasta gamma di fasce d'età per solista, duetto e categorie di gruppo. Altri eventi includono seminari per studenti di tutte le età, una "Battaglia delle band", e un banchetto di premiazione che si terrà sabato sera con più di 500 partecipanti. L’Accordion Teacher’s Association of Massachusetts ATAM è orgogliosa di conferire l'iscrizione onoraria a Rita Davidson Barnea (foto a sinistra) al festival. Rita è stata National Editor della Accordion USA News negli ultimi undici anni. Questa pubblicazione mensile online che copre eventi di fisarmonica del continente nordamericano, artisti, concerti, inclusi video, ecc., ha un enorme numero di lettori. Tutti gli eventi sono gratuiti e aperti al pubblico. Per ulteriori dettagli telefonare: 1-413-204-10 22 |
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![]() Their future plan is that all compulsory 2020 pieces will be included in the 2021 competition, along with a similar program to what was planned for this year. They look forward to a successful 2021 event. |
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![]() Pereira says it is a great honor and sense of responsibility to integrate during 2020 the CIA executive committee as "2020 Honorary Vice President" representing the Algarve Myth - Algarve Accordionist Association. The 73rd CIA Coupe Mondiale will be held in Castro Marim, Algarve, Portugal from October 5th to 11th, 2020. |
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![]() Popular accordionist Zoe Tiganouria (picture left) performed at a tribute concert to Greek vocalist Stelios Kazantzidis (who passed away in 2001) on March 7th. The event was part of an ERT1 TV show "In Songs We Say YES", with guests Mrs Vasso Kazantzidis and family friend Mr Andreas Daniel in attendance. Zoe Tiganouria performed with other vocalists, a string quartet, choir and percussion. |
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![]() Picture right: Rita Barnea & Augustinas Rakauskas On Sunday, March 8, 2019 we attended a fascinating, informative, entertaining and excellent event sponsored by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Lithuanian American Community, Inc. We were attending the 30th Anniversary of Lithuanian Independence celebration with a concert by Tutto a Dio with Augustinas Rakauskas (accordion), Greta Staponkute-Rakau (viola) plus Neringa Radenaite (soprano), a fabulous, virtuosic performance by all three. Additionally, there were choral and dance presentations by the Lithuanian community. All ages performed ranging from a children’s choir with the youngest being three years old, adult choir, and dance groups of all ages. The Lithuanian Ambassador to the United Nations opened the program. An informative film highlighting the contributions of Lithuanians to all fields of life was shown. The people who attended were mostly from the local Lithuanian community and are very proud of their heritage. Augustinas, speaking his native Lithuanian, introduced the selections in a friendly manner. The beginning of his program was very dramatic and impressive. The three musicians entered from the back of the hall, each one performing as they walked down the aisle to the front of the stage. Included in their program were native folk songs which the audience sang to. Even though we could not understand the words, the feelings expressed were very loving and emotional. Augustinas and Greta share, “This year (officially on March 11) is the 30th Anniversary when Lithuania has regained its independence. Our goal for this 30th Anniversary of Lithuania is to make Thirty-Concert tour. This includes additional concerts in Switzerland and Lithuania too. One club had to cancel at the last moment so this is why you can see only 29 concerts on the list: 2020Anniversary.pdf |
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by Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association
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![]() Guest artists will include Auckland Accordion Symphonietta (conducted by Lionel Reekie), Roslyn Gilmore, Jone Yelcich, Colin Horsefall and his accordion group from Keri Keri, Martin Rhodes, pianist Thomas Koloi, Lionel Reekie, the Rivertown and Take 6 Singers among others. The Concert, which will be a wonderful Variety Show for all ages, is always a popular, sell-out event in Dargaville bringing the community and guests together for an afternoon of music and friendship. Available at the Dargaville Museum, tickets are $25 for Adults and $10 for Children and include Afternoon Tea. All proceeds will be donated to the Dargaville Museum in support of their efforts to showcase the history of the community for future generations to enjoy. For ticket information phone: (09) 439 7555 |
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![]() A crowdfunding campaign for purchasing small accordions for children aged from 3 to 10 years old is currently underway organised by Francesco Palazzo (picture left). Francesco believes the ideal age to begin music lessons is from 3 to 6 years old, however there are few classical accordion models available that are suitable for children of this age group. In addition instruments are too expensive for a small child. Francesco Palazzo would like to design a special model of accordion suitable for these young children in kindergarten and primary schools. They will be entirely Made in Italy. The aim is to manufacture and hire these instruments out at a special low rate so parents do not have the expense of buying an instrument. The money received will go towards buying further instruments. If you would like to support this project, they will treasure your help which will not only support the development of the accordion, but also many young musicians of the future. Details are: Associazione Fisarmonicistica Italiana Intesa Sanpaolo SPA IBAN: IT09L0306909606100000170333 BIC: BCITITMM |
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![]() Classical accordionist George Secor (picture left) sadly passed away last week. George performed regularly in the USA and was a guest at the 2015 National Accordion Association Convention in Plano, Texas where he skillfully demonstrated the Moschino free bass system. His classical training was clearly evident in his performance and he had switched to the Moschino free bass system in 1961. At the convention he also took part in the Arlyn Visentin’s 15 Minutes of Fame, and performed Prelude & Fugue in C Minor, The Holy City and Canzone per Sonare No. 2 (in duo with Bob Mansfield) at the Saturday evening concert. He will be sadly missed. |
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![]() The ballet features a different perspective on the Cinderella story by focusing on one of the step sisters, Livia, who was a “villain” in the original story. The Cinderella score is written by Johann Strauss (son), mixed with American working-class songs and modern compositions for accordion combined to create a collage that takes us through Livia's inner and outer world. Dates as follows: March 15th at 7pm: Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe, Hermann-Levi-Platz 1, Karlsruhe March 18th at 8pm: Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe, Hermann-Levi-Platz 1, Karlsruhe March 21st at 7.30pm: Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe, Hermann-Levi-Platz 1, Karlsruhe For details email: info@marko-kassl.de |
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![]() The area has suffered devastating droughts during the past few years, but this year they are celebrating as volumes are up!! The event will feature a real Fairview farm style harvest feast bringing together their pastures, vineyards, cellar, dairy, orchards, bakery, fields, forests and gardens! All with wonderful accordion music. For details email: goatshed@fairview.co.za |
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![]() Canadian accordionist Geoff Berner (picture right) has confirmed his concert tour to Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and Netherlands is going ahead as planned! He will begin in Fuerth, Germany for the highly prestigious Fuerth Klezmer Festival, where he will have backing from the Michael Winograd klezmer band. Following this, he will be off to Switzerland and up to Belgium to do some shows with Klezmic Zirkus, Aurelie Charneux and Julien De Borman! He will finish in the Netherlands with the Legendary Orchestra of Love. Tour dates are: March 14th - Fuerth Jewish Culture Festival, Germany March 15th - Basel, CH - Capri Bar March 16th - Zurich, CH - El Lokal March 17th - Liege, Belgium - Galerie Isabeau March 18th - Gent, Belgium - Muzikantenhuis - Before the klezmer jam. March 19th - Brussels, Belgium - UPJB March 20th - Liege, Belgium - Casa Nicaragua March 21st - Nandrin, Belgium - Deux Ours March 22nd - Emeloord - Salon Vive La Fete. EARLY SHOW! 3pm with the Legendary Orchestra of Love! March 24th - Amsterdam - De Nieuwe Anita, with the Legendary Orchestra Of Love! For details email: bernergeoff@gmail.com |
by Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association
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![]() UK Duo “Good Habits” are currently on tour this month, performing concerts in the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The duo are an eclectic indie-folk band born in Manchester, UK, featuring cellist, vocalist and songwriter Bonnie Schwarz & Klezmer accordionist, Pete Shaw. They perform a variety of folk and pop music. Concert dates: March 15th: 7.30pm - Christchurch Folk Club, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon, Christchurch March 19th: 8pm - The Cabana, 11 Shakespeare Road, Napier March 20th: 7.30pm - Movespace, 1/473 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland March 21st: Sofar Sounds, Auckland (held in a secret location) March 26th: 7pm - Late Night Sound Bite, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt April 4th: Wellington Night Market from 6pm to 8pm For details email: goodhabitsband.manchester@gmail.com |
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Accordionist Mario Tacca and vocalist Mary Mancini will entertain with their lunchtime show at the Feast of Saint Joseph event at The Brownstone in Paterson, NJ on March 18th and 19th, 2020. They will also have their good friend and hilarious comic, Floyd Vivino, join them on stage for this performance. For details and reservations phone Ace in the Hole Productions: 1-800-831-9801 |
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Video: Overture 'Die Fledermaus' composed by J. Strauss, performed by AKKO Quartet. The AKKO Quartet will perform at the “Music Without Limits” international festival of music event at the M. Glinka Dnipropetrovsk Academy of Music in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine on March 20th, 2020. Quartet members are Vitaly Kozytsky, Oleg Shiyan, Bohdan Mashtalyar and Roman Molochenko. See poster for details. |
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A concert dedicated to the All-Russian Day of Bayan, accordion and harmonica will be held at RAM, Gnesin in Moscow on March 21st at 3 pm. This day is usually celebrated on the third Saturday in March and began in 2010. The initiative of the establishment of this All-Russian Day belongs to the Department of Bayan and accordion RAM named after Gnesin. The project is led by well known accordionist Friedrich Lips. The purpose of the event is to become part of a national cultural project. According to the founders, in the search for a national idea it is very important to support initiatives to preserve the traditions and achievements of our multi-ethnic country. Moreover, this holiday will play a huge unifying role. See poster for details. |
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Popular Welsh band “Mabon”, which includes Jamie Smith (accordion & vocals), Oliver Wilson-Dickson (fiddle & vocals), Ron Juppy (guitar & vocals), Matt Downer (electric & upright basses & vocals) and Iolo Whelan (drums, percussion & vocals) have begun their 2020 “Last Huzzah” tour of the UK. The group have decided to disband after twenty years of good times. Band members say they have so many good memories of great concerts across the years and they are truly grateful for your support and enthusiasm along the way. Future concert dates are: April 30th: ALDERSHOT - West End Centre May 1st: NEW MILTON - Forest Arts Centre May 2nd: FAREHAM - Ashcroft Arts Centre May 7th: CARDIGAN - Theatr Mwldan May 8th: BUILTH WELLS - Wyeside Theatre May 9th: GLYN CEIRIOG - Ceiriog Centre May 20th: NOTTINGHAM - Lakeside Arts May 21st: LONDON - Cecil Sharp House May 22nd: CARDIFF - Saint David's Hall May 23rd: PEMBROKESHIRE – Fishguard Folk Festival June 11th: DORSET - Bridport Arts Centre June 12th: DEVON - Plough Arts, Torrington June 13th: POWYS - Llanbedr Village Hall June 18th: HEREFORDSHIRE - Weobley Village Hall June 19th: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE - Geddington Village Hall Mabon play a mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic/Folk/World music. For further information email: info@jamiesmithsmabon.com |
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![]() The event will include a variety of entertainment, masterclasses and performances as follows: 2pm to 3pm: "The accordion from its origins to the present day" presentation by accordionist Marco Tiranti and Mariano Venuta. 3pm to 5pm: Masterclass with Riccardo Centazzo (picture left) 5pm to 6pm: "Original Music of the Twentieth Century" concert by Riccardo Centazzo 8.45pm to 9.39pm: Concert by Roberto Gervasi (accordion), Sergio Rizzo (guitar) and Giovanni Scalvini (double bass). 9.30pm: "Almost Acoustic" concert featuring Simone Zanchini. During the event there will also be a stand offering instrument maintenance, repair and care by Marco Tiranti and Mariano Venuta. Small repairs will also be carried out on visitors' instruments (on prior request). For details and reservations email: festafisarmonica@gmail.com |
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![]() ![]() In addition to a new date, this year’s event will be held in a new venue. The Cabra-Vale Diggers Club is conveniently located in the suburb of Canley Vale, close to trains, and other public transport, and also very close to many accommodation choices in nearby Cabramatta. Hosted by the AATA, their annual competition offers categories for all ages and levels, so is the ideal event for accordionists to start gaining international competition experience at an early age. The top international championship category has attracted a number of high level competitors over the years including the likes of Vlad Pligovka, Arseniy Strokovskiy and Grayson Masefield to name but a few. Information about the competition categories and entry requirements can be found online at AATA. |
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![]() ![]() Video 2: Augustinas at 2018 Coupe Mondiale 1st Round. The duo Tutto a Dio of Greta Staponkute-Rakau (viola) and Augustinas Rakauskas (accordion) write: "This year (officially on March 11) is the 30th Anniversary of Lithuania independence and we created a special program. One part is Lithuanian music arrangements and original pieces and the second part is mostly Tango including many pieces by Astor Piazzolla. This is why we called this series of concerts "Baltic Tango”. The goal to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Lithuania was to make 30 concert tour that includes concerts in USA, Canada, Switzerland and Lithuania." One club had to cancel at the last moment so this is why you see 29 concerts listed below. "Tutto a Dio" duet has held recitals in California, Meine, Florida, the Consulate General of Lithuania in New York (USA), Switzerland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Italy, Bulgaria, Greece. The Duo has achieved international competition sucess at the “Coupe Mondiale in 2017and 2018”. 2020 "Baltic Tango" Performances include: Greta Staponkute-Rakau (viola), Augustinas Rakauskas (accordion), Neringa Radenaite (soprano): 1. February 25th., 6 pm., GSTAAD (Switzerland) 2. February 28th., 12 pm., Nashua Public Library, NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE (USA) 3. February 28th., 6 pm., Rodgers Memorial Library, HUDSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE (USA) 4. February 29th., 12 pm., St. Mass, 13 pm, Concert KENNEBUNK, MAINE (USA) 5. February 29th., 7 pm., Maironis Park, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSSETTS (USA) 6. March 1st., 1 pm., Lithuanian Hall, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (USA) 7. March 3rd., 8 pm., The Resurrection Monastery, TORONTO, ONTARIO (Canada) 8. March 4th., 5:30 pm., Vilnius Manor House, TORONTO, ONTARIO (Canada) 9. March 6th., 1 pm., Private event at the Lithuanian Embassy, OTTAWA, ONTARIO (Canada) 10. March 7th., 2 pm., Dawn Gate Parish Hall, MONTREAL, QUEBEC (Canada) 11. March 8th., 1 pm., Lithuanian Music Hall, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA (USA) 12. March 10th., 4 pm., 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (USA) 13. March 10th., 6:30 pm., 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (USA) 14. March 11th., 8 pm., First Christian Church of North HOLLYWOOD, L.A. CALIFORNIA (USA) 15. March 12th., 7:15 pm., The Runaway Restaurant, NAPA, CALIFORNIA (USA) 16. March 13th., 7:30 pm., Welcome Grange at 3275 Hagen Road, NAPA, CALIFORNIA (USA) 17. March 14th., 2 pm., 1st Congregational Church, SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA (USA) 18. March 15th., 3 pm., Chetcuti Community room, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (USA) 19. March 17th., 5 pm., “The Hamilton” 555 Byron St., PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA (USA) 20. March 19th., 7:30 pm., NAA Convention Hayatt Regency Hotel North Dallas, Richardson, TEXAS 21. March 20th., 7 pm., 280 DonOre Rd., SALT SPRING ISLAND (CANADA) 22. March 21st., 8 pm., UVic Legacy Art Gallery, VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA (CANADA) 23. March 22nd., 3 pm., 1812 9th Ave, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (USA) 24. March 22nd., 7 pm., Ronald United Methodist Church, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (USA) 25. March 23rd., Accordion Workshop, Petosa Accordions, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (USA) 26. March 27th., 7 pm., Accordion Recital, Lithuanian Hall, EDMONTON, (CANADA) 27. March 28th., 5:30 pm., Accordion Recital, Lithuanian Cultural Society, CALGARY, (CANADA) 28. April 2nd., 12.30 pm., Caecilia Hall, GENEVA (SWITZERLAND) 29. April 16th., Gariunai Hall, VILNIUS (LITHUANIA) |
Come Contribuisci alla Giornata Mondiale della Fisarmonica? - Internazionaleby Harley Jones |
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![]() Il World Accordion Day è stato avviato nel 2009 dalla CIA e ha avuto molto successo, generando molta pubblicità positiva per la fisarmonica. Una parte fondamentale di questo evento è il sito web del World Accordion Day. Ogni associazione, gruppo, orchestra, performer e insegnante, è invitata a sostenere attivamente questo evento incoraggiando le attività nazionali e locali della fisarmonica che si terranno nel loro paese in quel giorno o nel weekend del giorno della fisarmonica, se ciò dovesse essere più conveniente. Tutti possono registrare la loro attività per la Giornata Mondiale della Fisarmonica sul sito Web e inviare un report sul loro evento dopo, per quel sito Web. Nessun evento è troppo grande o troppo piccolo. TUTTI gli eventi della fisarmonica che celebrano la Giornata Mondiale della Fisarmonica sono i benvenuti. Questa è una promozione della CIA per la fisarmonica in cui ogni appassionato può partecipare e aiutare a unire il nostro mondo della fisarmonica e promuoverla fortemente. |
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