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Buon Anno Nuovo Fisarmonicisti e Appassionati!by Christine Johnstone |
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Accordions Worldwide augura a tutti voi un felice anno nuovo. Ci auguriamo che il 2022 sia un anno musicale meraviglioso nonostante la pandemia e non vediamo l'ora di darvi notizie sugli eventi di fisarmonica in tutto il mondo. I migliori auguri per un felice e sereno 2022. Saluti dal team AWW. |
Pubblicazione regolamenti Coupe Mondiale 2022, Zofingen - Svizzeraby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
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![]() ![]() Il presidente della CIA Mirco Patarini e il segretario generale Kimmo Mattila invitano calorosamente concorrenti, insegnanti e sostenitori della fisarmonica a partecipare alla Coupe Mondiale 2022 che sarà caratterizzata da concerti e competizioni come segue: • 75a Coupe Mondiale • Masters Coupe Mondiale • Junior Coupe Mondiale • Concorso Internazionale di Musica d'Intrattenimento Virtuoso • Concorso Internazionale Junior di Musica d'Intrattenimento Virtuoso • Musica da Camera - Classica • Musica da Camera - World Music Regolamenti 2022 a: Coupe Mondiale Visualizza le informazioni sull'hotel e le foto delle sedi dei concerti su: Coupe Mondiale Scarica il poster stampabile dell'evento su: 2022CM-poster.pdf Il sistema di iscrizione on-line aprirà in primavera e la data di chiusura delle iscrizioni è il 31 agosto 2022. Troverai un report completo della Coupe Mondiale 2021 su: Home page video 2021 e orario video a: 2021CM-Video Report giornalieri 2021, immagini, risultati su: 2021CM-Report |
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33° Festival Internazionale “Bayan e Bayanists”, Mosca – Russiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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I video di cinque importanti concerti dei festival e dei premi Silver Disc sono riportati in dettaglio a 2021Moscow e ora ci sono molte immagini del 33° Festival internazionale "Bayan and Bayanists" di Mosca. • Video 1: Concerto di apertura del 15 dicembre 2021 • Video 2: Concerto del 16 dicembre 2021 Altri concerti inclusi: • 17 dicembre: Celebrazione del 75° anniversario di Viatcheslav Semionov, artista popolare russo • 18 dicembre: Celebrazione del 70° anniversario di Alexander Dmitriev • 19 dicembre: Astor Piazzolla – 100! Celebrazioni Report completo a: 2021Moscow |
Mirco Patarini e Gabriele Mirabassi a Mosca - Russiaby Harley Jones |
Video: Concerto “Strambotti” per fisarmonica, clarinetto e orchestra d'archi, del compositore brasiliano André Mehmari. Mirco Patarini e Gabriele Mirabassi (clarinetto) con Yuri Medianik alla direzione dell'Orchestra da Camera "Pluriart Orchestra" si sono esibiti il 17 dicembre a Mosca nell'ambito del 33° Festival Internazionale “Bayan e Bayanists”. |
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The Brandon McPhee Experience 2022 – Scoziaby Christine Johnstone |
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Video: Brandon McPhee interpreta "La rosa di Aberdeen" Lo spettacolo Brandon McPhee Experience si svolgerà il prossimo anno a partire dal 16 febbraio 2022 a Musselburgh, organizzato da BRM Promotions. Ulteriori concerti di febbraio si terranno a Stirling, Langholm, Brechin, Inverness e Aberdeen. Questo spettacolo è un mix di tradizionale scozzese, country e folk che presenterà alcuni dei brani preferiti di Brandon e le richieste popolari delle persone che parteciperanno allo spettacolo! Per i dettagli e-mail: mcpheemusic@hotmail.com |
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by Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions
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![]() 1:47 - Mikhail Bronner Suite "Jewish Holidays" in 4 parts (2020) 13:40 - Mikhail Bronner Dolce Appassionato (2020) 19:07 - Russian folk song ''Oh, you, guelder rose!'' "Hey Thou Little Snowball-Tree" (Oi Da Ty Kalinushka), arr. I. Panitsky 23:08 - Clement Doucet - Fantasy for Piano, on the motifs of Liszt Friedrich Lips’ Future Events for 2022 as listed below: • February 16th: Performance of Sofia Gubaidulina “Fachwerk” for bayan, percussion and strings in Moscow, Russia. • February 17th to 20th: Masterclass at the Bashmet Festival in Sotshi, Russia • February 25th and 26th: Head of jury at the Solotaryov Competition in Pushkino, Russia. • March 10th to 15th: Head of jury at the Saidashev Competition in Kasan, Russia. • March 22nd to 26th: Masterclass in Moscow, Russia • May 8th to 14th: Member of jury at the Klingenthal Competition in Germany • June 13th to 16th: Masterclass in Moscow, Russia • September 10th: Concert with Piazzolla-Studio in Simferopol, Russia. For details email: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at |
by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News
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![]() Composition for Piano & Accordion (Classic crossover Jazz) Composer, Pianist , Accordionist Jacques Pellarin Upcoming album Piano leader & Accordion Jacques Pellarin - Spring 2022 - A film by Lucas Pellarin Video 2: “Jacques Pellarin - Valse des mariniers (Clip officiel)” Filmmaker Lucas Pellarin Jacques Pellarin is proud to present a new film by his son entitled “Piano Bar Man Dreaming”. Jacques shares, “What luck for a father to be in artistic resonance with his talented filmmaker son! Many thanks Lucas Pellarin”. Jacques Pellarin is a composer, accordionist and a music producer well known internationally for The French Chic & Eclectic Accordion collection from Jacques Pellarin music productions. He has recorded 16 albums to date encompassing many genres from Jazz to French Cinema to Latin Jazz to Crossover Traditional to Classical music. His latest release entitled 'Paris Sunlight' (12/21) is a collection of self penned songs which celebrates the Parisienne Café Culture popular in the early 1900s in the City Of Romance when café proprietors would hire accordion players to entertain the 'Al Frecso' visitors. His music has been featured often on NHK TV in Japan and has been used in a national documentary there. Three of Jacques' compositions featured in the beautiful playlist Music Apple which depicted the theme of Paris Café Classic French Vibes. It included other notable French musicians and vocalists both past and present such as Edith Piaf, Michel Legrand, Charles Aznavour, Manu Dibango, Babik Reinhardt and Avishai Cohen. Jacques Pellarin is a true exponent of the Accordion art form and his wide repertoire of music genres and styles makes him a much sought after musician and composer". For further information email: jacques.pellarin@wanadoo.fr |
by Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association
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The 2022 NZAA South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival will be held at a venue to be selected June 4th and 5th, 2022. The event, due to current Covid travel restrictions, will be open to only New Zealand residents or NZ passport holders. A variety of age group classes for soloists, duos, trios, ensembles and orchestras will be available. Covid restrictions mean that currently, non NZ residents and non NZ passport holders are not allowed to come to New Zealand. Entries close on April 14th, 2022. Download the rules and competition prospectus at: 2022nz_prospectus.pdf For further details email NZAA Competitions Secretary Renee Jeffries at: nzaacompsec@gmail.com |
by Harley Jones
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Yuri Shishkin writes that a number of his CD's have sold out, mp3 eTracks remain available. Three CD's remain. At the excellent price of Euro 13.50 plus post, CD fans should purchase now to avoid disappointment. yshishkin07 Appliques CD - available yshishkin04 Shishkin Plays Semionov CD - available yshishkin06 Libretto (Bajan on the Russian Opera Stage) CD - available yshishkin01eT Towards The Sun CD has just sold out, eTracks mp3 album available yshishkin02eT Images Of The Passing Time - CD sold out, eTracks mp3 album available yshishkin03eT Favourites - CD sold out, eTracks mp3 album available yshishkin05eT Pictures at an Exhibition - CD sold out, eTracks mp3 album available |
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by Rob Howard
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![]() ![]() In 1987 our then MD Clifford Wood asked me to write a newsletter, and 35 years later I am still writing them! During the last lockdown I revisited the 200 past newsletters for the first time, and edited them into a loose diary form, then published the result as a book. This unique and fully illustrated hardback book was produced for our members, past members and friends, and all those who now have it just love it, so I am told! It is a trip down memory lane like no other. The book is available free in exchange for a donation (of any amount) which will go to St Ann's Hospice, Heald Green, Stockport. The newsletters describe Stockport Accordion Club’s NAO North West Area Festivals (1988-96), our many Club Night concerts and guest artists (1990-2019), club visits to accordion festivals and NAO UK Championships, and much else involving SAC’s members. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com Picture below: Stockport Accordion Club 2012 |
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by Christine Johnstone
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![]() First prize: Piotro Motyka (Poland) Second prize: Maryia Arol (Belarus) Third prize: Yilin Han (China) Further details and video of Festival Closing Gala concert and prizegiving online at: http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=17-Dec-2021&lang=en#art18341 |
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by Christine Johnstone
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The Chilean Accordion Institute are running Summer Accordion Courses in Ñuñoa, Santiago Province for all levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced or professional during January and February 2022. Their mission is to professionally train its students, to preserve and increase the cultural and heritage of music in Chile, develop research, composition and interpretation of various works of musical art. Courses include musical initiation, Brazilian music, direction and crafts as well as preparation for national or international competitions. Classes will be held in-person and online. For details email: clasesdeacordeon.cl@gmail.com |
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![]() Zoe Tiganouria (picture left) interview with Christina Kombou on Mega TV in Greece. Zoe composed the music for the major Hollywood production of “Tango Shalom” directed by Gabriel Bologna and the interview discusses Zoe’s collaboration. “Tango Shalom” is a family-friendly dance comedy, which swept up awards at top film festivals worldwide (including in Montreal, Toronto, Brooklyn and India) and promotes a very timely and timeless message of peace, tolerance and love. |
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See this video. Not sure how many accordionists would like to perform with a "bear" accompaniment?? |
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by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News
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Stas Venglevski and thirty five musicians from all over the USA including seven youth Ensemble members will perform at the Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat 2022 concerts on January 15th and 16th, 2022. The concerts will be held at Lutheran Churches in Houston, Texas. See posters for details. On January 15th, the concert will feature the music of Russia, France, Moldova, Finland, Azerbaijan, and the World Premiere of a new orchestra overture by Stas Venglevski. The orchestra will also perform “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Freddie Mercury. On January 16th, Stas Venglevski will perform a popular program of works by Rachmaninoff and Villa-Libos as well as Russian folk tunes. The Houston Accordion Orchestra Retreat 2022 will take place from January 13th to 16th, 2022. For further information email: meghada33@gmail.com |
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by Christine Johnstone
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The Hohner Konservatorium in Trossingen, Germany will hold a New Year Concert on January 16th, 2022 at 5pm. The concert will be live in-person as well as streamed online. The concert program will include: • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Divertimento KV 439b No. 4 Allegro - Larghetto - Minuet/Trio - Adagio - Rondo performed by Naoko Nebl (chromatic harmonica) and Andreas Nebl (accordion) • R. Breitenfeld - Ageha-cho performed by Volker Rausenberger (accordion) • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Canzonetta Sull'aria from "Hochzeit des Figaro" by Christin Tanja Putze (soprano), Giorgiana Pelliccia (soprano) and Matthias Matzke (accordion) • Charlie Parker & Miles Davis Donna Lee by Eric Dann (accordion) • Matthias Matzke performing “Walking On” (accordion) The current Covid regulations (2G+) applies to the event. For details email: info@hohner-konservatorium.de |
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![]() ![]() Competition classes include folk keyboard instruments - bayan, accordion and harmonica. Jury members include Nikolay Sevryukov (Belarus - picture left) and Lidia Skachko (Belarus - picture right). Entries close on January 20th, 2022. For details email: lidarb2021.1@gmail.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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Video: The Lomond Ceilidh Band playing the Laird of Drumblair set The Lomond Ceilidh Band will entertain at their first 2022 Ceilidh. The event will take place at Forgan's Broughty Ferry Restaurant in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, Scotland on January 22nd, 2022. The band includes Alan Small (accordion), Gemma Donald (violin) and Kyle Innes (drums). Depending on Covid-19 regulations, they hope for a great night with Ceilidh dancing. For details email: info@forgansbroughtyferry.co.uk |
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![]() The quartet includes Louise Jallu (bandoneon – picture left), Mathias Lévy (violin), Grégoire Letouvet (piano) and Alexandre Perrot (double bass). Their program will include Astor Piazzolla’s music such as "Libertango", "Oblivion", "Buenos Aires Hora Cero", and "Soledad". For details email: contact@theatreduchateau.fr |
by Christine Johnstone
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Video: Oblivion (Piazzolla) by Ville Hiltula & Japanese Friends The “Locura Tanguera” Quartet will entertain at Guggenheim House in Kobe Shioya, Japan on January 22nd, 2022 at 2pm. The quartet includes Ville Hiltula (bandoneon), Kazuhiro Takagi (violin), Tomomitsu Fumoto (piano) and Masashi Goto (contrabass). The following day, the quartet will entertain at a Tango Lunch concert held at the Royal Horse Jazz Club in Osaka (January 23rd) from 1pm. Their program will include Argentine tango pieces by Piazzolla, Pugliese, Francini and Balcarce. For details email: villehiltula@gmail.com |
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by Christine Johnstone
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![]() Dates as follows: • January 24th to 28th: Adult workshop which covers additional training on specific problems adults can encounter with tutors Nathalie Boucheix and Jacques Mornet (picture left). • February 14th to 19th: workshop for all ages and levels with Nathalie Boucheix and Jacques Mornet. • February 21st to 26th: workshop for all ages and levels with Nathalie Boucheix and Jacques Mornet. For further details email: cnima@orange.fr |
by Christine Johnstone
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The Romano Viazzani Ensemble will perform in concert at the Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution in London on January 29th, 2022 at 7pm, organised in conjunction with M2M (Memories2Music). Their program will include a selection of music from their album “London Tango” as well as traditional Argentine tangos and the music of Astor Piazzolla. The ensemble includes Romano Viazzani (accordion & bandoneon), Barbara Dziewiecka-Data (violin), John Bailey (piano), Jonathan Preiss (guitar), Nick Pini (double bass), and vocalists Jacqui Tate and Luciana di Bella. |
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by Harley Jones
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Video 1: At 4 years old this young Italian boy Matteo Tortora shows us his talent as he plays his accordion just like a professional! Video 2: PIF World Music Junior winner in Castelfidardo 2021 Picture below: A list of achievements by Matteo Tortora since he was four! |
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80° anniversario ATG: 20-24 luglio a Chicago - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
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La tanto attesa celebrazione del festival Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) si terrà la prossima estate! Unitevi all'ATG dal 20 al 24 luglio 2022 nell'area di Chicago in occasione della celebrazione dell'80° anniversario dell'ATG. Prenotate il posto per l'orchestra del Festival ATG di 80 elementi! Questa orchestra speciale è in onore dell'80° anniversario dell'ATG e sarà diretta da Joan C. Sommers. La quota per prenotare il proprio posto nell'orchestra è di $ 25 e verrà applicata alla registrazione del festival. Le prenotazioni sono in base all'ordine di arrivo, quindi siate veloci! La registrazione sarà presto disponibile sul sito: ATG |
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