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Centenario della morte di Paolo Soprani, Castelfidardo – Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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![]() Il programma prevede un intervento di Beniamino Bugiolacchi, una mostra e un concerto con i fisarmonicisti Luigi Presta e Manuel Marchegiani. Paolo Soprani iniziò a fare fisarmoniche nel 1863, divenne poi una grande impresa e ispirò altri a fare altrettanto, dando inizio a un sistema e tradizione di produzione di fisarmoniche a Castelfidardo che continua fino ai giorni nostri. Secondo la leggenda, nel 1863 un pellegrino austriaco che tornava a casa dal santuario religioso cattolico di Loreto chiese ospitalità per la notte alla fattoria di proprietà di Antonio e Lucia Soprani vicino a Castelfidardo. Come ringraziamento il pellegrino diede ai Soprani una fisarmonica, che fu di grande interesse per il loro figlio Paolo. Il giorno dopo Paolo ha aperto la fisarmonica per vedere come funzionava e ha immediatamente pensato che avrebbe potuto costruire strumenti simili. Paolo, che lavorava nella fattoria di famiglia, aprì un laboratorio in casa sua. Nel 1872, con i figli Luigi e Achille, apre una fabbrica per la sua attività in espansione nel centro di Castelfidardo. Oltre a fare fisarmoniche, Paolo Soprani era anche un suonatore abile e popolare, e divenne una personalità ben nota, spesso visto nelle fiere e nei mercati delle città locali, che suonava e vendeva i suoi strumenti. L'industria della fisarmonica è nata a Castelfidardo con l’istituzione della fabbrica di Paolo Soprani, con altre aziende che si sono messe in competizione dato il costante aumento della richiesta di fisarmonica, tra cui quella allestita dal fratello Settimio Soprani. Le fisarmoniche di Paolo Soprani furono esportate in Francia, poi più lontano, e verso la fine del XIX secolo avevano raggiunto l'America. Nel 1900 l’azienda ebbe un grande successo in una fiera a Parigi; Paolo divenne membro dell'Accademia degli inventori di Bruxelles e Parigi e conobbe il Presidente della Francia. Ha continuato a lavorare nella sua fabbrica fino all'età di 70 anni, quando i suoi due figli hanno preso il suo posto. Morì nella sua casa il 20 febbraio 1918, quando aveva 73 anni. Per ulteriori informazioni scrivere a Beniamino Bugiolacchi all'indirizzo: info@italcinte.it |
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12° Accordion Art Festival Roseto degli Abruzzi - Italiaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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![]() ![]() Il festival presenta: - Italia Award 2018 International Contest - Orpheus Award 2018 (solo italiani) - Selezioni italiane CMA 2018 Presidente: Claudio Azzaro e Direttore Artistico: Renzo Ruggieri. L'Orpheus Award 2018 è un premio della critica, simile al premio Oscar, dedicato esclusivamente alle produzioni di fisarmonicisti italiani. Il Direttore Artistico è il famoso critico jazz Gerlando Gatto di Roma. Esistono categorie di concorsi internazionali per solisti per tutte le età e tipi di musica, nonché categorie per concertisti e solisti di gruppo o di fisarmonica con un nuovo progetto originale. Regole e moduli di iscrizione per tutti i premi e le competizioni su: 2018ArtFestival.pdf |
Bayan Mix Esibizioni in Ontario e BC a Febbraio - Canadaby Rita Davidson Barnea |
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Bayan Mix si esibiranno sabato 10 febbraio 2018 dalle 18:00 alle 20:00 presso Bayview Yards a Bayview Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 2C5. Si esibiranno anche domenica, 11 febbraio 2018 alle 18:00 a BC. Per questo spettacolo chiamare: 778-355-7377 La Multicultural Russian Speaking Association of BC presenta "Bayan-Mix" con Sergey Voytenko e Sergey Kotkov. Bayan-Mix è un duo unico di musica innovativa e popolare per fisarmonica. La loro musica fa ballare il pubblico; è energizzante, allegra e simpatica. Il duo è famoso in Europa e in Russia per il loro stile mozzafiato di esibizione dal vivo. Questa è la prima volta che il premiato Bayan-Mix, diretto dalla Russia, è arrivato a Ottawa! Famoso in Russia per i concerti del Cremlino, spettacoli televisivi e concerti, e tour in altri paesi come Lituania, Bielorussia, Ucraina, Germania, Israele, Estonia, il famoso duo sarà sicuramente un successo in Canada. Per ulteriori informazioni, telefono: (613) 867-7939 |
Corso di Formazione ESMD per Fisarmonica, Lille - Franciaby Rob Howard |
![]() L'École Supérieure Musique et Danse Hauts-de-France (ESMD) - Lille è un'istituzione pubblica per l'istruzione superiore che offre corsi di laurea e formazione professionale nei settori della musica e della danza. È modellato sul sistema europeo di diplomi standardizzati in tutta Europa (Bachelor-Master-Doctorate). Offriamo un programma triennale di doppia laurea in cui gli studenti si laureano sia dall'ESMD che dall'Université de Lille 3 (DNSPM + Licenza ARTS Parcours Formation du musicien interprète). Scarica il modulo di iscrizione: 2018ESMD.pdf o per ulteriori informazioni e-mail il tutor di fisarmonica Vincent Lhermet all'indirizzo: lhermet.vincent@gmail.com CD disponibile online a: Vincent Lhermet |
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by Harley Jones
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Video: Part 1 of the January 17, 2018 concert by SaxAkkord Duo of Arseniy Strokovskiy, accordion, laureate of international competitions and Ivan Dimma saxophones, performed at the Jazz Club A. Kozlov in Moscow. The program from Gershwin, through avant-garde, to avant-garde jazz to Galliano and Astor Piazzolla. Part 1 of concert: 02:27-08:25 G. Gershwin - Three Preludes 10:45-18:02 S. Berinskiy - Sempre majore 19:38-38:56 A. Piazzolla - History of tango: "Bordel 1900", "Cafe 1930", "Nightclub 1960", "Modern concert" The duo released a CD/download album last year, available online at: SaxAkkord |
by Kevin Friedrich
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![]() Brazilian composer Marcos Balter and Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki took part in a pre-Concert discussion, talking about the piece itself as well as Susanna Mälkki's work in preparing the orchestra's performance. No stranger to working with some of the world's top orchestras and conductors, John's career includes appearances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic New Music Group, Pasadena Pops/Symphony, Pacific Symphony, Long Beach Opera, Jacaranda Music and Idyllwild Arts Orchestra under conductors including Michael Tilson Thomas, Simon Rattle, Zubin Mehta, Andreas Mitisek, Rachel Worby, Carl St. Clair, John Williams, Esa-Pekka Salonen and Gustavo Dudamel in works by composers including DelTredici, Berg, Ades, Weill, Piaf, Kagel, Ortiz, Golijov, Bernstein, Piazzolla, Shostakovitch, Dean, Eo¨tvo¨s, Romer and Zappa. The Concert was presented by members of the LA Philharmonic (Susanna Mälkki, Conductor) as part of their Green Umbrella series which showcases new commssions and other contemporary compositions. |
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![]() The box set includes music by Scarlatti, JS Bach, Mozart, Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, Piazzolla, Frosini, V. Monti, JP Sousa, Richard Rodgers, Johann Strauss, to name but a few, and the genres include classical, accordion classics, standards, and Latin American music. Titles include Acquarelli Cubani, Migliavacca, Dark Eyes, Czardas, Jolly Caballero, Granada, Jealousy, Olive Blossoms, Libertango, Espana, Autumn Leaves, El Relicario, Lara’s Theme, La Vie en Rose, Arriverderci Roma, Tico Tico, and many, many more. The box set is available via various internet sources. |
by Harley Jones
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![]() Subscription Offer 15 % price advantage on pre-orders from 17th January to 31st January 2018 33.50 euros instead of 39.50 euros later Books Posted by 15 February 2018 For pupils, students, teachers, stage musicians, composers and performers, amateur players and professional musicians. Edited by: Prof. Ulrich Schmülling, translated by Willoughby Ann Walshe, expert advice by Dr. Nikolas Fehr and Vitali Neifert. 220 pages · 150 sheet music samples · Format: 17 x 24 cm · ISBN 978-3-925572-17-3 Purchase at Catalog No: kslips03 The Art of Arranging Classical Music for Accordion Other books by Friedrich Lips: kslips00 The Art of Bayan Playing & Playing the Accordion Artistically (English) kslips01 Die Kunst des Bajanspiels (German) kslips02 Die Kunst der Bearbeitung klassischer Musik für Akkordeon (German) kslips03 The Art of Arranging Classical Music for Accordion (English) |
by Heather Masefield
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The New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) hosted a Masterclass by Grayson Masefield from the 22 to 26 January in Auckland at Sunnybrae School. Students could decide if they wished to listen to the public lessons or practise and at the end of each day, every student performed a concert with parents and other people attending. Students are preparing for the NZAA South Pacific Accordion Championships and Festival in June and the Harbin International Accordion Competitions in August, China. Harbin competition rules and entry form in Chinese and English at: 2018Harbin Harbin entries close: 30th June 2018 |
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by Rob Howard
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![]() Perth Strathspey and Reel Society was formed in 1989 with the aim of promoting Scottish music in the community. They regularly play at concerts, ceilidhs and other events around Perthshire. For further information email: accordion2u@gmail.com |
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by Rob Howard
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![]() Friday January 27th – Parkway Hotel, Dunmanway, County Cork Saturday January 28th – Hazeltree, Mallow, County Cork Sunday January 29th – Kades Kounty, Glenville, County Cork Tuesday January 31st - Old Walls, Liscarroll, County Cork Finbarr Dennehy is often joined on stage now by daughter Chloe, especially during school holidays. Finbarr plays a Shand Morino button accordion, while Chloe is proficient on the stringed instruments - violin, mandolin and banjo. Finbarr Dennehy is mainly a solo musician, playing for adult dancing, weddings and all social occasions. He has released a number of very popular albums. His accordion influences are Will Starr, Jimmy Shand, and Dermot O'Brien. |
by Rob Howard
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by Rob Howard
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On Saturday January 28th, 3pm, the highly accomplished Irish duo accordionist Declan Aungier and guitarist Tom Comerford perform an ‘An Irish Evening’ concert at The Irish Cultural Centre of New England, Canton, Massachusetts. Tickets $25. Declan Aungier is one of Ireland’s busiest and most versatile accordionists. For further information email: anirishevening@gmail.com |
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![]() Jim Cleland played second accordion for many years in the highly popular Jim McLeod Scottish Dance Band. |
by Rob Howard
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![]() Jerome Richard, one of France’s busiest accordion entertainers, in 1999 won both the CIA Coupe Mondiale in Trossingen, Germany, and the CMA Trophee Mondial, held in Ourense, Spain, before embarking on a professional career. Jacques Brel (1929 – 1978) was a Begian singer, songwriter, actor and director who composed and performed songs that generated a large following in Belgium and France, and also throughout the world. He was an influence on other songwriters and his songs were performed by the likes of the Kingston Trio, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Judy Collins, Nina Simone, John Denver and Andy Williams. Brel was also a successful actor, appearing in ten films. |
by Rob Howard
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![]() Mirco Patarini is one of the leading figures in the worldwide accordion movement. He won the CMA Trophee Mondiale in 1985 held in Switzerland, and has long been an internationally renowned concert performer. He has also been involved in accordion production with Scandalli, music publishing, and accordion competitions as an adjudicator, administrator and in 2017, was elected President of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA). For further information email: royalmeathao16@gmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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![]() The entertainers include Cherish the Ladies, singers Mary Black, TR Dallas and Susan McCann, accordionists Billy McComiskey, John Nolan and Seamus O’Sullivan, concertina player Ann Kirrane, the Pride of Moyvane Ceili Band, and many more. For further information email: info@joaniemaddencruise.com |
by Rob Howard
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![]() Accordzeam are a versatile dance band who play for all sorts of events, and also perform in classical and jazz concerts. The band features two accordionists, Lucas Thébaut and Michaël Bideault. The evening is organized by Le comité des fêtes de la ville de Groffliers and Les Dancers Rangers (Club Country de Groffliers). For further information email: contact@accordzeam.org |
by Harley Jones
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![]() From February 19th to 23rd and from February 26th to March 2nd, 2018: - Accordion all levels on one or two pieces of your choice. - From February 19th to 23rd: Playing with an orchestra by Nathalie Boucheix Jazz accordion by Yves Busato - From February 26th to March 2nd: accordion accordions by Pascal Meurgé The melody by Jacques Mornet. Information and registration: call Anne on +33 (0) 4 73 22 27 45 or cnima@wanadoo.fr New: online registration on www.cnima.com (internships) |
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by Rob Howard
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Peter Le Geyt has been organising Accordion Repair Courses over the past couple of years and has now finalised the first course for this year which will be held in Teddington (TW11), south-west London, on Thursday/Friday April 26th and 27th. Cost for the 2018 courses will be £110 + Vat for the 2 days. A programme is available and also details of accommodation should anyone need to stay overnight. Teddington is 35 minutes from London Waterloo station. On the Thursday evening there is an optional dinner at a local Italian restaurant for those interested, which has a reasonably priced menu, and will allow course participants to play accordions after dinner. The tutor is Paul Flannery who is a piano tuner by trade and over the years started repairing and tuning melodeons and accordions. Repairers/tuners all have their own way of working and therefore Paul imparts his knowledge and how he approaches repairs. Previous attendees have been pleased with Paul’s explanations and advice. The course is limited to 12 persons. Once the organiser has the required number, participants will be notified and places confirmed. After payment has been made on the course the organisers will be unable to refund if any participants cancel, unless replacements can be found. For further information email: plg@plgmarketing.com |
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Mika Väyrynen 2018 Celebrity Interview, Helsinki - Finlandiaby Kevin Friedrich |
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![]() La prima mondiale era di una nuova opera di Aulis Sallinen 'Dance Music Suite op. 107' per fisarmonica, violino, violoncello e pianoforte. Dedicata a Mika Väyrynen, la Premiere ha avuto luogo presso la Chiesa di Porvoo nell'ambito del Loviisa Sibelius Festival l'8 settembre 2017 con il compositore presente. L'11 ottobre 2017 al concerto per il 50° compleanno di Mika "Suomi 100 - Väyrynen 50" tenutosi presso la Camerata Hall del Helsinki Music Center, Mika (foto a destra) ha eseguito un programma tutto finlandese che comprendeva sei prime mondiali oltre al lancio del suo ultimo CD, i lavori di fisarmonica del compianto Jouni Kaipainen (1956-2015). Il mio più sincero ringraziamento a Mika per aver condiviso alcuni dei suoi pensieri e intuizioni, oltre ad averci aggiornato sul suo lavoro con alcuni dei più importanti compositori finlandesi. Leggi l'intervista Celebrity Interview di Mika Väyrynen a: VäyrynenInterview |
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![]() http://www.accordions.com/china/default.aspx?nid=99 Updated: English competition rules and entry form in Chinese and English and poster download at: 2018Harbin Entries close: 30th June 2018 Note : The Organising Committee offer full accommodation and food during the competition for foreign candidates. The 2018 China Harbin Summer International Accordion Art Week is hosted by the Peoples Republic of China Culture Ministry and the Harbin Municipal People's Government, undertaken by Harbin Normal College, Harbin, China. The event is part of the 34th China Harbin Summer Music Festival. Harbin was named a UNESCO City of Music in 2010. Harbin becomes "the capital of music" from August 7th to 11th 2018, with some of the finest accordionists around the world competing and performing at the Concert Hall of Harbin Normal University. There will be concerts, workshops and a major international accordion competition. |
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![]() DW944 - Bananas for Two DW945 - Countryside March DW946 - Emergency Tango DW947 - Chasing Rabbits DW948 - Mosaic Waltz DW949 - Forest Waltz |
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![]() ![]() Renzo Ruggieri writes: "Accordion Kids features progressive songs for young accordion students. From first notes, to small imitations of animals, to singular genres such as Disco, Baroque and Blues. The use of the left hand loses regularity in the accompaniment (march / waltz / tango) to bring the young player closer to the new rhythms of the present times." Price is only 10 Euro (or USD$ equivalent) for these exciting young childrens compositions that are a "must have", for every teacher of young children. Available online at Catalog: rrenzo512 |
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