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IV Concorso Internazionale & V Festival Internazionale 'Accordion Plus' - Russiaby Alexander Poeluev |
![]() Il concorso comprende musica classica e di intrattenimento e le categorie di ensemble per le persone fino a 32 anni, ( i concorrenti sono divisi in diverse categorie a seconda del tipo di musica e di età). I concerti del festival si terranno nelle più grandi sale da concerto di Rostov. Si esibiranno diversi musicisti famosi tra cui: Yuri Shishkin, Daniil Cramer ( pianista jazz ), Alexander Skliarov, Mario Stefano Pietrodarki, Eugene Derbenko, Vasilij Pianoff, Vladimir Murza, Alexander Poeluev e molti altri. Anche l'orchestra sinfonica di Rostov, orchestra folk e jazz band prenderanno parte al Festival. Scarica Regolamento ( Russo) a: 2014Rostov Il termine ultimo per le iscrizioni è: 1 marzo 2014. Per ulteriori informazioni, email: pilipenko.inna@mail.ru |
Concerto Premiere per il ' Capodanno cinese ', Metz - Franciaby Harley Jones |
![]() ![]() Questo pezzo è stato eseguito da Fanny Vicens (fisarmonica, foto a destra ), Sae - Jung Kim ( pianoforte ), e l'Orchestre National de Lorraine diretta da Jacques Mercier. Fanny Vicens (nata nel 1987) ha studiato fisarmonica, pianoforte e musicologia presso il Conservatorio Perpignon, Trossingen ( Germania ), Lucerna ( Svizzera), e alla Sorbona di Parigi. Si è esibita come solista e musicista da camera in molti paesi, e ha lavorato con molti gruppi nel campo della musica contemporanea. Inoltre tiene spesso dei corsi di musica, ed è attualmente residente presso la Cité Internationale des Arts di Parigi. Per ulteriori informazioni scrivere a: fanny.vicens@orange.fr |
10 ° Concorso Internazionale di Fisarmonica, Beltinci - Sloveniaby Harley Jones |
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![]() Il concorso prevede le sezioni (varie categorie di età ) per fisarmonica solista di musica classica e di intrattenimento, formazioni cameristiche con fisarmonica, organetto solista, orchestre di fisarmonica, e la musica di Slavko e Vilko Avsenik ( solisti ). I premi in denaro sono in offerta per tutte le sezioni. Per i dettagli completi scaricare: 2014Beltinci Il termine ultimo per le iscrizioni è il 4 aprile 2014. |
Presentazione del nuovo Album CT Tango Ensemble, Città del Capo - Sud Africaby Rob Howard |
![]() ![]() Il CD include musiche di Astor Piazzolla, alcuni tanghi tradizionali, tango-valzer e pezzi milonga, e brani originali composti da Stanislav Angelov e Charles Lazaar. I CT Tango Ensemble sono Stanislav Angelov ( Bandoneón, Fisarmonica e Vibrandoneon ), Petrus de Beer ( Violino ), Albert Combrink (Pianoforte ) e Charles Lazar (Doppio Basso). L'album contiene numerosi artisti ospiti che si uniranno a loro in questa spettacolare serata tra cui Melanie Scholtz ( Voce ), Juan Simon ( Voce ), Dan Shout ( Sassofono ), Peter Narun (Chitarra ) e Kevin Gibson ( Batteria ). Oltre ai musicisti, il celebre insegnante di tango Emiliano Fernandez, da Buenos Airies, sarà presente. Dalle 21:30 fino a tardi, dopo il concerto, ci sarà Milonga nell'atrio delTeatro Artscape. Per ulteriori informazioni scrivere a: music@goodmusic.co.za |
41 ' Kleine Tage (Piccoli Giorni) der Harmonika ' Competizioni - Klingenthalby Harley Jones |
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I giovani fisarmonicisti provenienti da stati liberi di Sassonia, Turingia e Baviera, dalla Repubblica Ceca e gli stati federali per gli ospiti della Sassonia -Anhalt e Brandeburgo si incontrano annualmente a Klingenthal per i concorsi per dimostrare le proprie competenze e acquisire esperienza e ambiti premi. Per molti partecipanti, questo è il trampolino di lancio per la partecipazione ai Concorsi internazionali di fisarmonica di Klingenthal che si tengono ogni maggio. Dettagli completi su iscrizione, norme e regolamenti sono online all'indirizzo: Klingenthal Il ' Kleine Tage ' è un esempio vivente dello spirito internazionale di collegamento di questa regione europea. |
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This video was put online by the famous Italian accordionist Pino Di Modugno. The work is the ever popular Ole Guapa, and is superb accordion and orchestra music. Enjoy. |
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Bon Jovi performing cover of The Who's 'Mama's Got a Squeezebox' live on their Circle Tour, at American Airlines Arena, Dallas, Texas, 4th November 2010. One of the great all time accordion related pop hits. |
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![]() The Volumes 5 and 6 include favorites like: ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco’, ‘In the Mood’, ‘Ebb Tide’, ‘The Music of the Night’, ‘Time to Say Goodbye’, ‘Lara's Theme’, ‘The Impossible Dream’, ‘The Baby Elephant Walk’, and many, many more. What makes these books unique is that customers can view a sample of each piece in each eBook before buying, simply by clicking on the book. The latest volumes join his previously released e-books including Latin Favorites, Favorite French Standards, The American Songbook, and Favorite Waltzes and Polkas. Gary has developed an impressive body of work including hundreds of arrangements and more than a dozen books currently in publication by Mel Bay Publications. In addition to his publications, Gary provides specialized training for all levels of students where lessons are available via computer MP3 for students worldwide. For more information on Gary Dahl's career as well as arrangement samples in .pdf format and .mp3 sound track samples of select works, information on lessons and ordering information, please visit www.accordions.com/garydahl |
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Martynas Levickis is performing a solo, Fragilissimo by Gorka Hermosa, put online recently by http://www.livejunction.org Lithuanian accordionist Martynas Levickis’ (now living in London) best selling album ‘Martynas’, released in 2013, was recently voted CD of the year by listeners to the UK radio station Classical FM. |
by Rob Howard
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![]() The program included: ‘Hungarian Dance No. 5’ - Johannes Brahms, ‘Ave Maria’ - Franz Schubert, ‘Clarinet Polka’ - Traditional Polish, ‘Oblivion’ - Astor Piazzolla, ‘Czardas’ - Vittorio Monti, Theme and Variation on Richard Rodgers' ‘Edelweiss’ - Henry Doktorski, ‘My Florence’ and ‘Deiro Rag’ - Guido Deiro, and ‘Celestina Polka’ - Pietro Deiro. |
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Adiós Nonino performed by 5 students from the Conservatorio "Jesús de Monasterio" at the December 2013 XXI Accordion "Arrasate Hiria" 2013 International Competition and Festival (Accordion Festival Guipuzcoano, Mondragon) where the Quintet was awarded the 1st prize, Category Senior Chamber Music. The formation of the quintet is inspired by the original Piazzolla Quintet and consists of: Juan Matias (accordion), Cristina Cubas (violin), Naomi Gonzalez (guitar), Daniel Gutiérrez (piano), Javier Bolado (acoustic bass). Accordion tutor at the Conservatorio "Jesús de Monasterio" Music Conservatory of Santander, Spain is composer / performer / historian Gorka Hermosa. |
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Performer: Agne Daucianskaite (accordion, teacher G. Lukošiene) was one of the Roderick F. Tuck foundation recipients for 2011/12 year. The main aim of the foundation is to support young and talented musicians of Lithuania. Agne Daucianskaite performs: 1. Sonata Cm - D.Scarlatti 2. Etude - Franck Angelis |
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Published on Dec 12, 2013, The accordion Duo "Concertino" with string ensemble 'Quattro Corde', Artistic Director and accompanist, Angela Prykhodko. Filmed by Salut Studio. Duet accordionists "Concertino" was created in 2000 as professional staff of the Art Institute Carpathian National University. V.Stefanyk. "Concertino" is: - Myron Cherepanyn - Doctor, Professor, Honored Artist of Ukraine, Head of the Department of Musicology and akordeonnoho art, Art Institute of Carpathian National University. V.Stefanyk. - Marina Bulda - Ph.D., Assistant professor of musicology and art akordeonnoho Art Institute of Carpathian National University. V.Stefanyk. Music: 1. R.Lovland. Song from a Secret Garden 2. Y.Straus. Trick-track 3. J.Rossini. Cavatina of Phigaro from the opera "The Barber of Seville" 4. M.Scoryck. Melody. 5. L.Colodub. The Ukrainian Carpathion Rapsodies (the IV part) 6. M.Teodorakis. Sirtaki 7. J.Peterburski. To ostatnia niedziela 8. V. Monti. Chardash 9. P.Dezmond. Take Five 10. G.Shenderyov. The variations on the theme of K.Weill "Meckie-Messer" 11. V.Kovtun. Forgiveness 12. C.Velazguez. Basame-Mucho 13. A.Piazzolla. Libertango. |
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Published on Jan 14, 2014, Egle Bartkeviciute Performs 'Balkans Overflight' by Romas Morkunas with the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, Conductor Modestas Barkauskas. |
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Concert on 14 May 2013, Teatro Tulio Piva, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Organised by: Luiz Carlos Borges , Lauro Valerio, Wilson Mocellin — with Katia Mocellin, Lauro Valerio, Luiz Carlos Borges, Luciano Maia, Guilherme Goulart, Paulinho Cardoso, Samuca Do Acordeon and Ilaria Scaffardi at Porto Alegre Brazil. |
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Published on Nov 2, 2013, Franco Roscia and Elisa D'Arpino perform Lupin - I Will Survive - Corazon Espinado - Non Vivo più senza te - Brivido Caldo - Di sole e d'azzurro |
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Reflection of Memory - Tori trio - RTV SLO, Aritmija koncert 2013 Published on Dec 25, 2013 Reflection of Memory - Tori Trio Music by Jure Tori Jure Tori (accordion) Eduardo Contizanetti (guitar) Ewald Oberleitner (double bass) |
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Video: Sent out by the Paris Moscou Duo wishing everyone a Happy New Year, lots of happiness and good health. |
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Wiesia Dudkowiak Pati Blues & Mascot, "FIFI trapped in a barrel...flees again... |
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Semir Sammy Hasic with Vincent Liauw, Tiffany Lau, Cecilia JunJun Li, Lars Jahn, Felix NingYi Wei and Tjoe Man Cheung at MGM in Macau. |
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The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending January 21st 2000 included an item about a master class taking place in Bulgaria. We have not heard from Bulgaria recently, and wonder what accordion activities are going on nowadays. January Master Class – Bulgaria Contributed by Tsvetana Kojuharova from ‘Accordion Magic’ A master class organized by the Bulgarian Accordion Organization (BOA) together with the Pleven High Music School will be held on January 21st and 22nd in Pleven. The event will include lessons on ‘Bulgarian Folklore and Variete’, by Neno Koichev (Chairman of the BOA Music Council), ‘Classical and modern music’, by Diana Stancheva, and ‘Arrangements for chamber ensembles’, by Georgi Mitev. Approximately 25 participants are expected. |
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![]() January 18th, 9pm – Belsele, Antwerp January 19th - Stefan Timmermans' place, Gooik January 20th, 9pm – Trefpunt Café January 22nd - master class, Villeneuve d'Ascq January 24th, 8pm – sint-lievenscollege, 9000 Gent January 25th – 8pm – L’Aquilone ASBL, Liege Roberto Lucanero is the new Artistic Director of the International Accordion Festival in Castelfidardo, Italy. |
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![]() January 18th - with Rob Reich Trio at Divino Osteria, Sausalito January 19th - with Rob Reich Trio at Bird & Beckett, San Francisco January 21st - with Kally Price at Blush Wine Bar, San Francisco January 22nd - with Gaucho at Amnesia, San Francisco January 23rd - with Gaucho at Yoshi's, Oakland January 26th - with Gaucho at Brenda's French Soul Food, San Francisco January 28th - with Kally Price at Blush Wine Bar, San Francisco January 29th - with Gaucho at Amnesia, San Francisco For further information email: robbyreichmusic@gmail.com |
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![]() Mazaika are Igor Outkine - accordion, vocals, and Elizabeth Harrison - violin. For further information email: igor.outkine@yahoo.com |
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Texas Folklife announces its eighth annual Big Squeeze accordion contest for up-and-coming Texas musicians, 21 years of age or younger being players in all genres of the Lone Star State’s accordion-based music, including German, Czech, and Polish polka; Creole, and Cajun zydeco; and conjunto, norteño, and Tejano. The Big Squeeze 2014 talent showcases: · February 1: Houston Creole Festival · February 8: La Joya High School · February 9: McDonald Public Library in Corpus Christi · February 22: Texas Polka Festival & Symposium in Schulenburg · February 23: MECA [Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts] in Houston · March 23: Latino Cultural Center in Dallas · March 29: Los Fresnos High School · April 4: Gallista Gallery with Conjunto Heritage Taller in San Antonio The nine finalists will be announced on April 11. The finalists will perform at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin on Saturday, April 26. Three Grand Prize Winners will be selected. There will be one winner for each accordion category—polka, zydeco, and conjunto. All three winners will perform at Texas Folklife’s highly acclaimed annual Accordion Kings & Queens Festival at Houston’s Miller Outdoor Theatre on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Entries close April 7, 2014. The complete contest rules and entry forms are available by calling (512) 441-9255. Big Squeeze information: Sarah Rucker/ (512) 441-9255 / srucker@texasfolklife.org |
by Rob Howard
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On Saturday January 25th, 10am, there will be a Folkworks Winter Workout Day on ‘Accordion technique – especially the left hand’ at The Sage, Gateshead. The course is aimed at Intermediate / Advanced standard players, and the tutor is Ian Lowthian. There will also be courses for fiddle, flute, guitar and other fretted instruments taking place. Ticket prices are £36 (£24 concessions) for the whole day (three sessions); £15 (£10 concessions) per individual session. For further information email: ticket.office@sagegateshead.com |
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![]() The day involves 4 lessons of 30 minutes each plus coaching time, implementing techniques developed by Frédéric Deschamps in the last 20 years. For further information email: ernest.calderon@gmail.com |
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![]() Caldi performs a new show, ‘Sertão Portenho’, featuring a spectrum of Latin music, from tango to baião, with compositions by Ástor Piazzolla, Luiz Gonzaga, Dominguinhos, Sivuca and several others. The concert also involves the guitarist Nando Duarte. |
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The event runs from 11th to 15th June 2014 from 20 hours each day at the Paviljon Park Zrinjevac, Zagreb. Over the 5 days, there are famous accordionists, students, duets, groups and orchestras. So all who love the accordion, come and enjoy. Organizers are: Ivana Art Studio, Prof. Semir Hasic and sponsor Zagreb Tourist Board. |
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![]() 'Crimson Time', catalog: DH0245 Sample for this music is now available at the Music For Accordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
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