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XXXIV Festival Internazionale "Bayan and Bayanists", Mosca - Russiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Il XXXIV Festival Internazionale "Bayan and Bayanists" 2022 si terrà presso la Concert Hall dell'Accademia Russa di Musica Gnesin (RAM) a Mosca, Russia, dal 14 al 18 dicembre 2022. Scarica il poster del programma: 2022MoscowPoster.pdf Un resoconto completo dell'evento sarà pubblicato su questo sito: 2022Moscow 2022MoscowBooklet.pdf Il Prof. Friedrich Lips è il direttore artistico del festival e Alexander Gataullin è il direttore del festival. Concerti: 14 dicembre: Tra gli artisti che si esibiranno al concerto di apertura figurano lo State Academic Russian Folk Ensemble "Russia", diretto da Dmitry Dmitrienko, il professor Alexander Kapitan (fisarmonica), Stanislav Gerasimov (fisarmonica) e un'esibizione di gruppo del professor Alexander Tsygankov (domra), Vladislav Afanasiev (domra), Anastasia Zakharova (domra), Olzhas Nurlanov (fisarmonica), Rafael Sapukov (fisarmonica) e Mikhail Chernov (fisarmonica). 15 dicembre: Concerto di "Bayan e fisarmonica: classici e moderni" da parte dell'Orchestra da camera del Governatore "Russian Camera" (direttore artistico e direttore - Andrey Kruzhkov), solista Maria Vlasova, “Folk Music Orchestra” dell'Accademia statale di cultura e arte di Lugansk. M. Matusovsky, diretta da Irina Zolotareva, solista Alexander Selivanov. Un resoconto completo dell'evento sarà pubblicato su questo sito: 2022Moscow |
38° Concorso di fisarmonica VAMÖ 2023 - Austriaby AWW |
Il 38° Concorso di fisarmonica VAMÖ 2023 si terrà presso la Yamaha Music Europe Gmbh a Vienna, in Austria, il 25 e 26 febbraio 2023. Heinz Ebenstein, responsabile del Dipartimento di fisarmonica dell'MBA, ha annunciato che le categorie 1A, 1B e 1C si terranno il 25 febbraio 2023 e le categorie 2 e 3 si terranno il 26 febbraio 2023. Le iscrizioni chiudono il 25 gennaio 2023. Scarica il modulo di iscrizione e il regolamento del concorso qui: 2023Vamo.pdf |
Marco Lo Russo si esibisce al Magico Natale Viliterno 2022 – Italiaby Rob Howard |
Marco Lo Russo si esibirà al Teatro Artemisio di Velletri, Roma, Italia il 30 dicembre 2022 alle 21:00. L'evento si svolge nell'ambito del Magico Natale Viliterno 2022 organizzato dalla Proloco Velitrae e dal Comune di Velletri. Il programma de Lo Russo prevede un "viaggio musicale Made in Italy che unisce jazz, musica classica e world music". L'ingresso è libero. |
"Skerryvore" e "Edward the Second" si esibiscono al Festival di Musica Folk di Ibiza 2023 - Spagnaby Christine Johnstone |
"Skerryvore" (foto sopra) e "Edward the Second" (foto a sinistra) si esibiranno all'Ibiza Folk Music Festival 2023, che si terrà al Seaview Country Club di Port des Torrent, Ibiza, Isole Baleari, Spagna dal 25 aprile al 1° maggio 2023. Il resort comprende un luogo all'aperto con vista sul mare, che offre una vista spettacolare mentre i visitatori ascoltano i musicisti esibirsi. Inoltre, c'è un folk club notturno e spazio per workshop, open mic e ceilidh, nonché sessioni di improvvisazione. Per ulteriori dettagli scrivere a: info@harmonyvoyages.co.uk |
21° Festival della Musica a Buenos Aires - Argentinaby Christine Johnstone |
Il 21° Festival della Musica si terrà presso il Centro Culturale Torquarto Tasso di San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina questo mese. Le esibizioni si terranno come segue: • 22 dicembre 2022: Rodolfo Mederos Trio, che comprende Rodolfo Mederos (bandoneon). Vedi foto sopra. • 23 dicembre 2022: Julio Pane (bandoneon) e Hugo Rivas (chitarra). Vedi foto qui sotto. Per ulteriori dettagli scrivere a: info@torquatotasso.com.ar |
Coba suona il concerto "Samurai Accordion" 2023 - Giapponeby Christine Johnstone |
Il famoso fisarmonicista giapponese Coba terrà un concerto "Samurai Accordion" 2023 presso la Matsumoto Civic Art Center Small Hall nella città di Matsumoto, nella prefettura di Nagano, in Giappone, il prossimo 17 febbraio 2023 alle ore 18:30. Il programma includerà brani tratti dal suo nuovo album "Samurai Accordion". I biglietti saranno in vendita dal 17 dicembre 2022. Per ulteriori dettagli telefonare al: 025 229 5000 |
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Video: 70th Anniversary Concert, Gnessin Academy of Music Bayan and Accordion Orchestra – Russiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Video: Starts 6:43 - 70th anniversary Concert of the Bayan and Accordion Orchestra of the Gnessin Academy of Music in Moscow, Russia. December 6th, 2022. Part I: Opening Address by the Head of the Bayan and Accordion Department of the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, People's Artist of the Russian Federation, Professor Friedrich Lips 1. M. Balakirev Overture on the themes of three Russian songs 2. S. Rachmaninov "Vocalise", soloist Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, Professor Alexander Zagorinsky (cello) Conductor - laureate of all-Russian and international competitions Ruslan Kaneev 3. D. Kabalevsky Overture to the opera "Colas Breugnon" Conductor - student of the conducting faculty Alexander Zvyagintsev 4. D. Rossini "Neapolitan tarantella", soloist, winner of all-Russian and international competitions Ilya Khardikov (tenor) 5. I. Stravinsky "Russian" from the ballet "Petrushka", soloists, laureates of all-Russian and international competitions Timur Kuliev (domra) and Yulia Kuznetsova (domra) 6. P. Tchaikovsky "Dance with the Cup" from the ballet "Swan Lake" Conductor - laureate of all-Russian and international competitions Ruslan Kaneev Part II: 1. O. Chistokhina "Spring Music", soloist, laureate of all-Russian and international competitions, associate professor Semyon Shmelkov (bayan) 2. N. Khondo "Ballad of the Departing Sun", soloist, winner of all-Russian and international competitions Ekaterina Kirillova (oboe) Conductor - laureate of all-Russian and international competitions Ruslan Kaneev 3. G. Chernov "Autumn mood" Conductor - student of the conducting faculty Alexander Zvyagintsev 4. K. Bodrov "Humoresque", soloist, laureate of all-Russian and international competitions, associate professor Maria Vlasova (accordion). 5. S. Tikhonov "Jolly Jack's Ranch", soloist, winner of all-Russian and international competitions Alexei Sysoev (accordion) 6. V. Belyaev Christmas cantata "Avsenki", soloists vocal ensemble of the department "Solo Folk Singing" 7. M. Mussorgsky "Baba Yaga" and "Bogatyr Gates" from the cycle of plays "Pictures at an Exhibition" Performed by a combined orchestra of bayan and accordion players of the Gnessin Academy of Music and the Gnessin Musical College. Conductor - laureate of all-Russian and international competitions Ruslan Kaneev Concert hosted by Natalia Morozova |
Toppershoedje 2023 Orchestra Weekend – Netherlandsby Christine Johnstone |
The 2023 Toppershoedje Orchestra Weekend will take place at the Bungalow Park Toppershoedje (picture below) in Ouddorp, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands from February 3rd to 5th, 2023. The event is organised by NOVAM (Nederlandse Organisatie Voor Accordeon en Mondharmonica). Accordionists Ronald van Overbruggen and Niek van Uden will conduct the orchestra. They have a varied repertoire planned for the participants. A final concert and presentation will be held on Sunday afternoon, February 5th, 2023. Registrations are open until January 9th, 2023. For details email: petra@novam.net |
VIII International Victor Prieto 2023 Masterclasses - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
Victor Prieto will hold the VIII International Accordion Masterclasses at the Centro Cultural “Marcos Valcarcel” in Ourense, Galicia, Spain next year. Dates are: July 13th and 14th, 2023 July 20th and 21st, 2023 Registrations and auditions will begin in January 2023. Applicants can send a video recording of themselves playing alone or with their group to: info@victorprieto.net |
"Duo Accosphere” Release New Album - Polandby Christine Johnstone |
“Duo Accosphere” which features accordionists Alena Budzináková and Grzegorz Palus, have released their new album “Accosphere New Accordion Chamber Music” with DUX Publishing House. The duo’s previous three albums have featured baroque, romantic and 20th century music, so the duo are pleased to now present a long-awaited album with contemporary music. Tracks include works by Peter Machajdik, Grzegorz Majka, Volodymyr Runchak, Renate Stivrina, Tyler Versluis and Wojciech Ziemowit Zych. For details email: info@duoaccosphere.com |
Christmas at the The Squatting Frog Plant Nursery Restaurant, Narre Warren North - Australiaby Harley Jones |
We were sent a short video and some pictures of this cute display at The Squatting Frog Plant Nursery Restaurant, Narre Warren North, Victoria, Australia. The music is the ever popular Jingle Bells. |
Video: Jane Christison Christmas Song “Santa’s on His Way” - USAby Christine Johnstone |
Video: “Santa’s on His Way,” words and music by Jane Christison (picture right). Jane is part of The Indie Collaborative. Her song is number 60 on the playlist. The Indie Collaborative was founded in 2015 to be the vehicle by which independent musicians and industry professionals could find each other and form lasting bonds of friendship. Jane performs “Music with a Smile” at a variety of events such as festivals, for retirement communities, corporate events, parties and children’s events. |
Video: Folclorick Band Performing Christmas Music - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Folclorick Band performing Moldovan Christmas music. The accordionist, Anatol Eremciuc Baghici (Moldova) has lived in Spain since 2001. |
Video: “Christmas Tiger” performed by Craig Ebel and the Alex Meixner Band - USAby Christine Johnstone |
Video: Craig Ebel, surprised the Alex Meixner Band at their Tomball German Christmas Market performance, by winging his way down to Texas, USA and joining the band on stage for "Christmas Tiger." |
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Daniele Ingioso Concert, Frosinone - Italyby AWW |
Concert by Daniele Ingioso starts 18:00 hours. The concert includes bandoneon and accordion and entrance is free. Further details on the poster. |
"Vardos Trio" Weekend and New Year Performances – Australiaby Christine Johnstone |
“Vardos Trio” which includes accordionist Sophia Chapman will perform concerts this weekend and on New Years Eve as follows: • December 17th, 2022 at 8pm: Korona Csarda Hungarian Restaurant in Wantirna, Victoria • December 18th, 2022 at 5pm: The Taproom - Shedshaker Brewing, The Mill in Castelmaine, Victoria • December 31st, 2022: Phillipe French Restaurant in Melbourne, Victoria for New Year’s Eve concert The trio (pictured below), based in Melbourne, Australia, play folk and Romany music learnt from Roma (Gypsy) musicians during their travels in Eastern Europe. For details email: vardos@hotmail.com |
“Kirkjuvagr Ceilidh Band” Dance - Scotlandby Christine Johnstone |
The “Kirkjuvagr Ceilidh Band” will perform at the Royal British Legion in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland, UK on December 17th, 2022 from 8pm to midnight. The five piece band specialises in dance music. All are welcome. For details email: kirkjuvagrceilidhband@live.co.uk |
Orquesta Sinfónica de Acordeones de Bilbao Christmas Concert - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
The Orquesta Sinfónica de Acordeones de Bilbao, directed by Amagola Lorono (pictured below), will perform a Christmas Concert at Sala BBK in Bilbao, Spain on December 21st, 2022 at 7pm. The traditional concert, which is entitled “Christmas Between Bellows and Friends” celebrates Santo Tomás Day as well as Christmas and the New Year. For details email: info@bilbaoacordeon.org |
“Henry Girls” Perform Family Christmas Show – Northern Irelandby Christine Johnstone |
The “Henry Girls” will perform two family Christmas shows at St Augustine's Church in Derry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom on December 23rd, 2022 at 1pm and 3pm. The shows are presented by Music Capital and all ages are welcome. “The Henry Girls are an Irish folk and roots music group. The band consists of three sisters: Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin. All three have studied music and are multi-instrumentalists, utilizing fiddles, ukulele, banjo, guitar, harp, mandolin, piano, and accordion.” For further details email: thehenrygirls@gmail.com |
"Le Vent du Nord" Perform at Juliette Lassonde Arts Center - Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
“Le Vent du Nord” will entertain at the Centre des arts Juliette-Lassonde in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada on December 23rd, 2022 at 8pm. The quintet includes accordionist Réjean Brunet. For details email: info@leventdunord.com |
2023 Brandon McPhee Show – Scotlandby Christine Johnstone |
The 2023 Brandon McPhee Show will tour Scotland from February 15th to 22nd, 2023. Brandon will perform eight concerts with guests Manson Grant and Geoff McCook. See poster for details. |
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2023 Convention della National Accordion Association (NAA) - USAby Norman Seaton, President National Accordion Association (NAA) |
La Convention della National Accordion Association (NAA) si terrà dal 15 al 19 marzo 2023 presso l'Hilton Hotel, Richardson, Texas, USA La convention presenterà versioni 2023 di American Music. La musica è una combinazione di musica americana contemporanea originata da immigrati statunitensi che hanno portato i loro valori musicali e le loro tradizioni unendosi al grande melting pot americano. La musica è una miscela di stili musicali che includono, ma non sono limitati a, melodie popolari, musica folk, country e western (C & W), ballate che raccontano una storia, rock and roll, polke e valzer, musica europea, gospel e jazz. Inoltre, l'evento del 2023 includerà opportunità di apprendimento superiore come il pensiero creativo e l'applicazione alla musica, l'ear-training, l'articolazione e il controllo del mantice, tecniche di pratica, lettura a prima vista, teoria musicale, tecniche di esecuzione e opportunità di performance. Convention NAA e informazioni sulla registrazione su: 2023NAARegistration |
60° Concorso Internazionale di Fisarmonica di Klingenthal 2023 – Germaniaby AWW |
Il 60° Concorso Internazionale di Fisarmonica di Klingenthal si terrà a Klingenthal, in Germania, dal 7 al 13 maggio 2023. Il concorso comprende categorie di età per solisti, duo di fisarmoniche, trii di fisarmoniche e gruppi. Possono partecipare al concorso musicisti di tutte le nazionalità e cittadinanze. Le iscrizioni chiudono il 31 gennaio 2023. Scarica qui le regole del concorso in tedesco, inglese, francese, russo e spagnolo: 2023KlingenthalRules.pdf |
17th Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends - New Zealandby Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association |
The Lighthouse Function Center in Dargaville, New Zealand was filled to capacity for the 17th Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends, a Variety Show featuring accordionists and entertainers from different parts of New Zealand. Report at: 2022Dargaville Accordionist Kevin Friedrich hosted his popular fundraising concert called ‘Christmas Joy’, on December 4th, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Presented by The Dargaville Museum, the 17th Afternoon of Music with Kevin Friedrich and Friends featured a variety of traditional and lighter themed Holiday music. Guest artists included the North Shore Accordion Orchestra, Anna Collins, Paul Jonson, Lionel Reekie, Jone Yelcich, Take 6, Linda Emmett Litt, Thomas Koloi, Rivertown Singers, Roslyn Gilmour, Alanah Jones, Maurice Jones, The Kaipara Ensemble, Sonja Whitehouse, Ian Bartlett and Jean Reid. The popular annual Holiday Show Concerts, which have been added to the annual regular season concerts, are a wonderful event for all ages, bringing the community and guests together for an afternoon of music and friendship. All proceeds are donated to the Dargaville Museum in support of their efforts to showcase the history of the community for future generations to enjoy. The Dargaville Museum hosts the only public accordion exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere “Accordion Gems, A Master Collection of Accordions Through Time”. Established and curated by Kevin Friedrich, the 140 instruments on display showcase the fascinating evolution of the instrument over its nearly 200 years. Report at: 2022Dargaville |
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