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Jazz Accordion Festival Castelfidardo 8-10 aprile, Castelfidardo – Italia
Beltango Tour Primaverile 2022 – Portogallo, Francia, Germania, Austria
Online_Festival Anniversario British College of Accordionists 2022– Regno Unito
Albuquerque Accordion Extravaganza e Band Camp – USA
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Online: 15th Premio Andrea Parodi Competition, Finals in Sardinia - ItalyVideo: Sibelius Academy Accordion Festival, Opening Concert - FinlandNJAO Play-In Orchestra Concert – NetherlandsVideo: Simone Zanchini and Gabriele Mirabassi - ItalyOnline: Accordion Talks PodcastsVideo: Fuelles Salteños Perform “Marching for Arerunguá” – Uruguay
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Handharmonika-Club Ditzingen 90th Birthday Celebrations – Germany25th Accordion Gala – FranceForro London 2022, England – UKAccordion Orchestra Bayer Leverkusen e.V. Matinee Concert – GermanyBrandon McPhee Tours - IrelandRiccardo Taddei Quartet “Curtain of Notes” Concert - ItalyBlack Pencil Ensemble Performs at Floriade Expo 2022 – NetherlandsAdvanced Accordion Weekend – UKAmalgalis Duo Recital - PolandIndiana Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish Festival – USA
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Evan Yuan Plays “Hungarian Dance” - USA
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Updated Site: Mike Middleton - USAFestival Internazionale ATG 2022 – USA
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12° Concorso Internazionale di Fisarmonica Diatonica – Sloveniaby Werner Weibert |
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| Il 12° Concorso Internazionale di Fisarmonica Diatonica (tipo Stiriano) per solisti si terrà presso le "Terme Olimia" di Podcetrtek, in Slovenia, dal 26 al 29 maggio 2022. L'evento è organizzato dall'Harmonikaverband Osterreichs (HVO Austrian Accordion & Harmonica Association), in collaborazione con l'Associazione slovena ZDHS, Terme Olimia e Sudklang Harmonicas. Le iscrizioni si chiudono il 6 maggio 2022. Scarica il regolamento del concorso in tedesco, sloveno, italiano, inglese: 2022DiatonicRules.pdf |
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Jazz Accordion Festival Castelfidardo 8-10 aprile, Castelfidardo – Italiaby Harley Jones |
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 Torna il Festival della fisarmonica jazz (JAF), organizzato dall'Assessorato alla Cultura del Comune di Castelfidardo, che si terrà dall'8 al 10 aprile 2022.Dopo il rinvio del 2021 imposto dalle restrizioni covid, il JAF è tornato. "Vogliamo far ripartire la stagione musicale 2022 dedicata agli strumenti a mantice", afferma l'assessore alla cultura di Castelfidardo Ruben Cittadini. Il Direttore Artistico è il famoso fisarmonicista jazz Simone Zanchini. Una caratteristica delle serate di venerdì 8 e sabato 9 aprile, è che tutti i musicisti sono invitati a partecipare alla "JAF - session" una jam session in stile free jazz con mantice e strumenti jazz standard. Tutti i concerti sono gratuiti: prenotazioni e informazioni presso la Pro Loco Castelfidardo 0717822987. |
Beltango Tour Primaverile 2022 – Portogallo, Francia, Germania, Austriaby Christine Johnstone |
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 Video: Beltango Quinteto esegue "Felicia" composta da Enrique Saborido durante La Locura Tango Musik Festival 2021.I Beltango hanno iniziato il loro tour di concerti primaverili il 24 marzo e si esibiranno in Portogallo, Francia, Germania e Austria. I membri della band sono Aleksandar Nikolic (bandoneon), Ivana Nikolic (piano e voce), Antonija Barna (violino), Bogdan Pejic (chitarra) e Petar Holik (contrabbasso), che amano eseguire una varietà di brani di tango tradizionale, Tango-Nuevo, tango contemporaneo e Balkango. Vedi poster per i dettagli. |
Online_Festival Anniversario British College of Accordionists 2022– Regno Unitoby Rob Howard |
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 Il direttore del British College of Accordionists (BCA), Raymond Bodell, ospiterà quest'anno il Festival dell'Anniversario 2022 online a maggio.L'evento includerà un concorso nazionale per solisti per ciascuno dei 12 gradi d'esame e un concorso internazionale per solisti di tutte le età, nonché ensemble junior e senior. La data di chiusura per le iscrizioni video è il 15 aprile 2022. I video del concorso saranno poi inoltrati ai membri della giuria. I video saranno giudicati da una giuria nazionale e internazionale utilizzando i criteri di valutazione del BCA dando a ciascuna performance un punteggio su 100. Ogni membro della giuria invierà i propri voti al BCA e il risultato verrà calcolato e pubblicato per tutte le categorie domenica 15 maggio 2022. Per ulteriori dettagli scrivere a: ray.annabodell@gmail.com |
Albuquerque Accordion Extravaganza e Band Camp – USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
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| Kim e Dan Christian invitano tutti al loro Albuquerque Accordion Extravaganza e Band Camp che si terrà ad Albuquerque, New Mexico, dal 12 al 14 maggio 2022. Il divertente evento interattivo di 3 giorni includerà partecipanti che lavoreranno insieme a persone provenienti da tutti gli Stati Uniti, per eseguire un fantastico e divertente set di musica di fronte a un pubblico riconoscente ed energico. La band sarà accompagnata dal famoso batterista di Las Vegas, Rich Delabio. Il programma dell'orchestra includerà "Gimme Some Lovin'" (Blues Brothers), "Peter Gunn" (Groovin' Detective Series Tune), "Cotton Candy Twist" (Swing), "Somewhere Out There" (James Horner), "Pilgrim's Chorus" (Wagner), "Danse Macabre" (St. Saens) e "Ombo" (Palmer-Hughes). Prove giornaliere, workshop e una prova generale culmineranno in un concerto finale presso la First Unitarian Church il 1° maggio dalle 19:00 alle 21:00. Le iscrizioni si chiudono il 1° aprile 2022. Per ulteriori informazioni: kdcstudios@gmail.com |
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| Registrations are now open for the online 15th Premio Andrea Parodi World Music Competition, which was created in honour of the distinguished Sardinian artist Andrea Parodi, who passed away 16 years ago. Contestant videos must be sent to the Artistic Commission established by the Foundation, who will select ten finalists to perform in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy at the "Premio Andrea Parodi" Festival 2022. The prize for the winner includes concerts and performances in some of the partner music festivals in their 2023 editions, such as European Jazz Expo (Sardinia), Folkest (Friuli), not forgetting the very same Premio Andrea Parodi 2023. Registration is free, and the deadline is 31st May 2022. Download competition rules here: 2022PremioAPRules.pdf |
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| Video: University of the Arts Helsinki - Sibelius Academy presents: Sibelius Academy Accordion Festival: Opening concert at Helsinki Music Centre - Camerata March 23, 2022 - 19:00 (UTC +2). The four-day Sibelius Academy Accordion Festival, held from March 23rd to 26th, 2022, showcases the endless possibilities the accordion presents in all genres of music. Almost all of the concerts except the closing concert will be streamed live. You can find more information about the concerts and the streaming links on https://www.uniarts.fi/en/event-calendar/?start=23.3.2022&end=27.3.2022&search_term=accordion%20festival Performers: Leonardo Rojnic, accordion Senni Vesanen, kantele Mark Reid Bulatovic, guitar Myra Pranajaya, piano Jin Oh, resitoija (recitative) Maria Kalaniemi, accordion Eero Grundström, harmonium Veli Kujala, accordion Petri Keskitalo, tuba Programme: Jin Oh (s. 1995): Tales of the Beginning of Time (2022, ke) Jukka Tiensuu (s. 1948): Egregore (2011) Leonardo Rojnic, harmonikka Senni Vesanen, kantele Mark Reid Bulatovic, kitara Myra Pranajaya, piano Jin Oh, resitointi Kom alla mina bröder - trad. sov. E.Grundström, M.Kalaniemi Toivo Kärki (1915-1992): Liljan (Liljankukka) - sov. E. Grundström, M.Kalaniemi, ruotsinkieliset sanat Lars Huldén Jeppo - trad. sov. E Grundström, M.Kalaniemi Maria Kalaniemi (s.1964): Suden tuutu - sov. E.Grundström, M.Kalaniemi Maria Kalaniemi: Housutango - sov. E.Grundström, M.Kalaniemi Maria Kalaniemi, harmonikka ja laulu Eero Grundström, harmooni Veli Kujala, harmonikka Tuomas Kettunen (s. 1992): Pidot (2021, ekS) Lotta Wennäkoski (s. 1970): Amorti (2018/2021) Stu Goldberg (s. 1954): Dedication - Veli Kujala, harmonikka Petri Keskitalo (s. 1972): Eiffel Petri Keskitalo: Tupolev Sivuca - Gadelha: Cada Um Torce Como Pode - Petri Keskitalo, tuuba & Veli Kujala, harmonikka |
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| The Netherlands Youth Accordion Orchestra (NJAO - Nederlands Jeugd Accordeon Orkest) will run a Play-In Concert in Fonteinkerk Amersfoort (Church in Amersfoort), Netherlands on June 11th, 2022 at 7.30pm. A variety of music will be played by an orchestra (conducted by Jorind Josemans), from Piazzolla to Queen and from Adele to Piaf. Rehearsals will be held on April 2nd, 3rd, 23rd, May 14th and June 11th from 10am to 4pm in Amersfoort or Apeldoorn. The orchestra (pictured below) consists of young accordionists, aged between 12 and 26, from various regions of the country. Participants of all levels and ages are invited to take part in this event. To register email: massoltof@hotmail.com |
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| Video: Simone Zanchini (accordion) in duo with Gabriele Mirabassi (clarinet) from Italy, performing jazz piece "A tone for Jobim" live at the 2020 Aegean Festival in Cesena. |
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 A new series of accordion podcasts entitled “Accordion Talks” presents monthly discussions about our instrument.Comperes “Tina Feddersen and Laura Eigbrecht talk to very different conversation partners from the accordion world - in order to contribute to making the instrument even more visible in its musical, cultural and historical diversity”. "Accordion Talks" starts on Spotify on May 15th with Sašo Avsenik. Cover Art (left) by Carolin Potthast. |
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| Video: Fuelles Salteños (picture below) performing their new song “Marching for Arerunguá” (Marchando pa Arerunguá). The group perform regularly in at events in Salto, Uruguay. |
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| The Handharmonika-Club Ditzingen will celebrate their 90th Birthday with a matinee concert at the Rathaussaal Schöckingen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany on March 27th, 2022 at 11am. Their program will include "The Barber of Seville" (Rossini), "Caravan" (Duke Ellington & Juan Tizol), "Indifference" (Joseph Colombo & Toni Murena), "Samba Negra" (East Thilo Kalke) and a few other surprises. 3G rules apply and attendees must wear a FFP2 mask. For details email: info@hhc-ditzingen.de |
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| The 25th Accordion Gala will be held at Salle de Marinieres, Porcieu-Amblagnieu, France on March 27th, 2022 and include a meal and show. The event is a tribute to French accordionist André Verchuren who passed away in 2013, and will include performances by ten accordionists with the Alain Michel orchestra. For details phone: 04.74.90.67.13 |
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| Video: Promotional video on Forro London 2022 Forro London 2022 will be held at the Dome in Tufnell Park, London, England from March 31st to April 4th, 2022. See poster for details. |
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| The Accordion Orchestra Bayer Leverkusen e.V. (conducted by Monika Schneider) will hold a Matinee Concert at the Bayer Erholungshaus (Recreation House) in Leverkusen, Germany on April 3rd, 2022 at 11am. Their varied program will include "Sightseeing" Suite (Kai Armbruster), "Ti Vllio Bene" (Bossa Nova by Frank Morocco), 9th "Scherzo" Symphony (Beethoven, arrangement by Hans-Günther Kölz), "Seven Songs of Joy" (Wolfgang Ruß), "Esperanza" (Hermann Illenberger), and "McArthur Park" (1960s rock classic by Jimmy Webb). Admission is free. |
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| Video: Brandon McPhee performing his brand new single “The Flower of Inverness”, written by George Millar from The Irish Rovers. The video was recorded in the Highland city of Inverness. Accordion entertainer Brandon McPhee will tour Ireland from April 6th to 9th, 2022, giving concerts in Cavan, Mitchelstown, Moate and Comber. See poster for details. |
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| The Riccardo Taddei Quartet will perform a “Curtain of Notes” Concert at the Teatro Arcobaleno in Rome, Italy on April 13th, 2022 at 9pm. The quartet includes Riccardo Taddei (accordion), Simone Ceracchi (bass), Davide Lomagno (guitar) and Luca Fareri (drums). Their program will take the form of a musical journey from the world of Argentine Tango to Latin Jazz, from Smooth Jazz to “Musica Popolare”. For details email: info@teatroarcobaleno.it |
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 The Black Pencil Ensemble (which includes accordionist Marko Kassl – pictured below) will perform at the opening show of the Floriade Expo 2022 in the Esplanade in Almere Centrum, Netherlands on April 13th, 2022 at 9pm.This sold-out show, entitled “Schoonschip” with the Theatre Company Vis a Vis, will include the ensemble playing with 200 children from theatre and dance schools in Flevoland. The theme of the expo is “Growing Green Cities” and the children “are in control and lead us to a new green world.” Two further shows will be held on April 15th and 16th, 2022. Entry is free of charge, but reservations are required. For details email: info@blackpencil.org |
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 Ian Lowthian (picture right) will run an Advanced Accordion Weekend on April 30th and May 1st, 2022 and is hoping this event will be held live in Ettrickbridge in the heart of the beautiful Scottish Borders.The course is for those of you who can play quite well but need some repertoire to stretch you a bit. "There will be some technique advice and we may look at more advanced manoeuvres such as the bellows shake etc." For details email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
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| The Amalgalis Duo will give a recital at the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice, Poland on May 18th, 2022 at 6pm. The duo features accordionists Daniel Lis and Ewa Grabowska-Lis, who enjoy playing works by Vivaldi, Karlov, Piazzolla, Iturralde and Khachaturian. For details email: lisdaniel@wp.pl |
by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News
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| The Inaugural Indiana Cajun/Zydeco Crawfish Festival will be held at the Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground in Morgantown, Indiana, USA on May 20th and 21st, 2022. The event will feature live Cajun & Zydeco music, golf cart parades, second line, dance lessons, live crawfish boil, workshops, dance lessons, crawfish races, crawfish eating contests and so much more! Performers include Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band and Dwayne Dopsie. For further information email: info@billmonroemusicpark.com |
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| Accordionist Evan Yuan plays “Hungarian Dance” with brother Derek, accompanied by friends on saxophone, piano and flute. |
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 Updated Site: Texas accordionist Mike Middleton site has been updated with new information, future events and new pictures. |
Festival Internazionale ATG 2022 – USAby Christine Johnstone |
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 La Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) guidata dalla Presidentessa Mary Ann Covone invita tutti a partecipare al Festival 2022. Venite a celebrare la fisarmonica e gli oltre 80 anni di ATG come un'importante organizzazione per insegnanti di fisarmonica, fisarmonicisti professionisti e altri fisarmonicisti e studenti.Il Festival comprende quattro concerti separati; un "Petting Zoo" aperto gratuitamente al pubblico, che offre ai curiosi e ai giovani un'esperienza pratica con una fisarmonica; l'opportunità di suonare in un'orchestra di 80 musicisti su un magnifico palcoscenico da concerto; espositori; concorsi con premi in denaro e trofei; esami di competenza; workshop; un banchetto di gala e, soprattutto, la rinnovata opportunità di incontrare e godere della compagnia di colleghi fisarmonicisti provenienti da tutta la contea. Il Festival si svolge dal 20 al 24 luglio 2022 a Lisle, Illinois, in due sedi: il Lisle Hyatt Regency e l'Armerding Center for Music and Arts and Barrows Auditorium del campus del Wheaton College. I tre concerti serali si terranno nel campus del college. Il concerto serale al Barrows Auditorium vede la partecipazione dell’ensemble di fisarmoniche UMKC diretto da Joan Cochran Sommers. Il concorso includerà una varietà di categorie di gruppi di età per solisti, duo, ensemble, gruppi e orchestre. La data di chiusura per le iscrizioni è il 15 giugno 2022. Scarica qui il regolamento del concorso: 2022ATGRules.pdf Informazioni sull'hotel, iscrizioni, programma degli eventi sono tutti online all'indirizzo: https://www.atgaccordions.com/2022-festival-lisle |
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