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Melissa Naschenweng vince l'Amadeus Austrian Music Award 2023 - Austriaby Christine Johnstone |
Video 1: Melissa Naschenweng esegue un medley di successi al New Year's Eve Show 2021 con Jörg Pilawa. Video 2: Intervista in lingua tedesca a Melissa Naschenweng. Melissa Naschenweng ha vinto il 23° Amadeus Austrian Music Award 2023. La cerimonia di premiazione si è svolta il 28 aprile al Volkstheater di Vienna ed è stata trasmessa da ORF 1. La popolare carinziana Melissa Naschenweng è stata ancora una volta incoronata regina nella categoria "musica Schlager/folk". |
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Festival della Fisarmonica di Ishøj – Danimarcaby Christine Johnstone |
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L'annuale Festival della fisarmonica di Ishøj si terrà a Ishøj, in Danimarca, il 9 e 10 giugno 2023 organizzato dall'Ishøj Harmonika Klub. L'evento prevede l'esibizione del Mademoiselle de Paris Trio, formato da Kristian Rusbjerg (fisarmonica), dal Duo Jensen & Bugge (Mette Kathrine Jensen alla fisarmonica e Kristian Bugge al violino) e dall'Orchestra di fisarmoniche Ishøj. Per ulteriori dettagli scrivere a: ishojfestival@gmail.com |
45° Vancouver Folk Music Festival – Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
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![]() ![]() Tra i fisarmonicisti che si esibiranno figurano Rum Ragged (foto in alto a destra), Cedric Watson (fisarmonica) e Jourdan Thibodeaux (violino) nella foto in alto a sinistra e Kalàscima (Italia – foto sotto). Per ulteriori dettagli scrivere a: info@thefestival.bc.ca |
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James Crabb: Esecuzione di "Dragspil" – Nuova Zelandaby Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association |
![]() Il pezzo è stato eseguito per la prima volta nel 1995 da James Crabb ai BBC Proms e si è esibito solo un'altra volta. Lo scozzese James Crabb viveva a Sydney, in Australia, ed era d'accordo ad esibirsi. Aveva studiato alla Royal Danish Academy of Music di Copenaghen e vi era stato insegnante per alcuni anni. L'APO ha chiesto ai solisti di tenere un discorso prima del concerto e questo ha avuto luogo nella sala da concerto, dove molti spettatori sono stati introdotti su come funziona la fisarmonica e sulla composizione "Dragspil" commissionata per Crabb. Molti fisarmonicisti hanno assistito al concerto ben pubblicizzato e in seguito hanno avuto l'opportunità di incontrarlo. Lo spettacolo nel municipio di Auckland è stato accolto molto bene nonostante la tempesta furiosa fuori abbia scoraggiato alcuni possessori di biglietti. Leggi la recensione professionale (foto sotto) del New Zealand Herald intitolata "Brividi in abbondanza al concerto energetico" su: 2023NZHerald |
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Storm Duo si esibisce al Tonehimmel 2023 - Norvegiaby Christine Johnstone |
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"Storm Duo" composto da Ásta Soffía Thorgeirsdóttir (Islanda) e Kristina Farstad Bjørdal (Danimarca) si esibirà al festival di musica contemporanea Tonehimmel 2023 che si terrà a Sunnmøre, in Norvegia, dal 18 al 25 giugno 2023. Il direttore artistico del festival è Magnar Åm. "Molti dei concerti sono all'aperto, poiché gli organizzatori credono che la natura sia molto più di uno sfondo, ci dà una presenza e una mente aperta sia per la musica, la natura e l'uno per l'altro." |
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Kevin Friedrich si esibisce al "Royal High Tea" - Nuova Zelandaby Christine Johnstone |
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![]() Figura 2: Sala piena per l'High Tea. Nella foto a sinistra: Margaret Tier che presenta un cesto premio. Il 21 maggio 2023, il Dargaville Lion's Club ha tenuto un "Royal High Tea" presso il Lighthouse Function Centre di Dargaville, in Nuova Zelanda, per celebrare l'incoronazione di re Carlo III. Il pomeriggio è stato caratterizzato da una varietà di intrattenimento per un pubblico entusiasta di anziani (di età pari o superiore a 65 anni). Kevin Friedrich ha aperto l'evento con "God Save the King" e ha chiuso l'evento con una performance di alcuni buoni vecchi brani preferiti che includevano "Tipperary", "Pack up Your Troubles", "Roll out the Barrel", "There's a Tavern in the Town", "English Country Garden" e "The White Cliffs of Dover", con le immagini delle scogliere bianche mostrate sul grande schermo sullo sfondo (foto sotto). Questo è stato seguito da un'entusiasmante interpretazione di "We'll Meet Again" da parte di tutti gli artisti e del pubblico. Foto in basso: Kevin Friedrich che suona con le White Cliffs of Dover sullo sfondo. |
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by Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions
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![]() • in the promotion of solo accordion playing for all age groups • in the manifestation of the diverse possibilities of accordion music in solo and in ensemble • in the practice of playing the solo accordion with a symphonic orchestra • in the interpretation of chamber music for several accordions and in the interplay of the accordion with other musical instruments • in presenting new compositions for the accordion • in maintaining the exchange of experiences on the accordion and the bandoneon, on accordion and bandoneon music in the areas of music aesthetics and music education, but also on technical instrument building issues with local musical instrument manufacturers The organizers are to be congratulated that, despite all the difficulties and changes in various areas of our times, they have always carried out their program undeterred, so that Klingenthal has become a trademark in the international accordion world. This year the jury was made up of famous teachers and artists such as Stefan Hussong, Andreas Nebl, Claudia Buder, Ulf Seifert, Stephan Bahr, Stefan Fraas (Germany), Na Song (China), Vladimir Blagojevic, Djordje Gajic (Serbia), Iñaki Alberdi (Spain), Grzegorz Stopa (Poland), Veli Matias Kujala (Finland), Werner Weibert (Austria), Jacques Mornet (France) and Raimondas Sviackevicius (Lithuania). The festive opening was performed by the duo AMuse Arseniy Strokovskiy (accordion) and Michiru Soeda (violin) with works by Georg Katzer, Alfred Schnittke, Mikhail Bronner and Béla Bartók. Arseniy Strokovskiy was the first prizewinner of the Klingenthal competition in 2016 and, after studying with Prof. Hussong, took up a position at the Würzburg University of Music. He gives concerts worldwide as a soloist and chamber musician. The duo Nebl & Nebl (accordion / clarinet) has long been one of the protagonists for this line-up internationally. In their studio concert, they delighted the audience with works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Uroš Rojko, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Tapio Nevanlinna, Carl Phillipp Emanuel Bach, Robert Schumann and Jürgen Ganzer. As the winner of the "Premio Internazionale della Fisarmonica" in Castelfidardo, the Chinese Hang Ding was invited to a special concert in Klingenthal. The well-known Russian bayan artist Yuri Shishkin called him "a young artistic and musical talent with extremely high playing skills", which he impressively demonstrated with works by Olivier Messiaen, Ole Schmidt, Johann Sebastian Bach, Uroš Rojko, Domenico Scarlatti, Kahlevi Aho and Franz Liszt. Under the direction of Professor Gero Schmidt-Oberländer, the SchuMu Big Band from the "Franz Liszt" Weimar University of Music and accordion soloist Daniel Roth organized an entertaining evening with traditional jazz, swing, beat, Latin and much more in a big band sound. As part of a discussion forum, an open panel discussion was held on the subject of “Focus on the present – where to go in the future”. Current topics for the development of the accordion were taken up: • Training at music schools and universities internationally • Development and access to new accordion literature and its structural understanding • Competitions, festivals, etc. and their influence on the development of accordion culture • New tuning systems - an experiment? In the final concert of soloist category IV for accordion and symphonic orchestra, for which the four best soloists of the preliminary rounds traditionally qualify, this year Krzysztof Penderecki's "Double Concerto for Violin, Viola and Orchestra" (arranged for accordion by the Polish accordionist Maciej Frackiewicz) was on the program. The prizewinners' concert on the last day of competition at the 50th International Accordion Competition in Klingenthal was the gala performance of the winners of all competition categories. The final concert of soloist category IV for accordion and symphonic orchestra is a unique feature of the world-renowned competition. The prizewinners' concert was framed by the Vogtland Philharmonic Greiz/Reichenbach conducted by Dorian Keilhack. The importance of the International Accordion Competition in Klingenthal becomes particularly clear. Winners present their masterly skills and receive invitations to concerts all over the world. The 61st International Accordion Competition Klingenthal from April 28th to May 4th, 2024 will again be a lasting experience for the accordionists and all their friends. Advertisements and application documents can be requested from: International Accordion Competition Office - email: Intern.Akkordeonwettbewerb@t-online.de Full results and picture report are now online at: 2023KlingenthalResults Picture below: Raimondas Sviackevicius (left) and Iñaki Alberdi |
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Video: Raffaele Gareri enjoying a Jam Session in Isola di Capo Rizzuto, Calabria, Italy after “an intense day of lessons” with one of his favourite songs. |
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Giorgio Dellarole will perform a concert at the Conservatorio di Musica Arrigo Boito in Parma, Italy on May 31st, 2023 at 5pm. His program will include works by Bach, Scarlatti, Kilar, Piazzolla and others. See poster for details. |
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![]() ![]() His program will include a variety of "Afro-Caribbean” music. Admission is free of charge. For details email: brooklynaccordionclub@gmail.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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![]() The orchestra is conducted by Sergej Simbirev. Download poster for details: 2023Zug-Bar |
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Accordionists will entertain at the 2nd Wesselinger Musikmesse, held at the Rheinforum in Wesseling, Germany on June 3rd, 2023 at 3.30pm. Performers include the Akkordeon-Orchester Wesseling, Aleksander Olek Gelba, Günter Mauel and Anita Brandtstater. See poster for details. |
by Christine Johnstone
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![]() The event will cover mastering accordion performance technique, expanding knowledge of practicing ideas and learning new repertoire for the accordion - classical and classic contemporary music. Chamber music ensembles are also very welcome. Attendees will receive five lessons, full board, with a participant’s concert at the end. For details email: fundacjaarmoniadellarte@gmail.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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Video: Jakob Steinkellner (Austria) performing in a masterclass, introducing attendees to compositions inspired by the traditional music of his country. Accordionist Jacob Steinkellner (Austria) is currently on his 2023 Summer Tour, performing concerts in Vietnam, Greece, Montenegro, Serbia, Italy, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. His June concerts in Greece areas as follows: • June 17th, 2023 in Kythnos • June 18th, 2023 in Athens For details email: steinkellner1@gmx.at Picture below: Concert in Vietnam |
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![]() This event is Paolo’s Jazz Club first concert in their Summer 2023 program. The trio will perform Balkan music “creating a blend between Scandinavian and East European folklore with freedom and improvisation, beautiful passages of modern classical music to hard swinging grooves”. |
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![]() Zbigniew Chojnacki (Poland) will perform two solo concerts in Belgium this June as follows: • June 22nd: Concert at the Brussels Fair • June 25th: Concert at the La Nature Festival in Vielsalm For details email: zbigniewmanagement@gmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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![]() The event will begin with a welcome by UKAAT President, Romano Viazzani. Guest speakers include Owen Murray (RAM Professor of Accordion) and Anthony Beckwith (Teacher at Diocese of Leeds). The workshop will include “topics such as what to cover in the lesson of a brand new student. It will also look at how to critique and offer advice on improving students of more advanced pieces. Finally it will look at how to prepare your student for an audition at a further education establishment”. After a lunch break there will be a workshop on “how to lay good foundations for jazz teaching taken by Italian jazz accordionist/teacher/festival organiser Renzo Ruggieri who will also give a short concert at the end of the day”. There will also be performances from some of the accordion students at the RAM (Royal Academy of Music). |
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Release of 2023 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations 2022 Coupe Mondiale, October 04 - 09, Switzerland Daily Reports from 05 October |
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PIF Castelfidardo 2023 Competition Information PIF Castelfidardo 2022 Daily Reports |
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XXXIV International Festival, Moscow Daily Reports |
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Information 2023 World Accordion Day, 6th May each year News article about Beniamino Bugiolacchi Article |
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2023 Accordion Cruise, Finland Information, News article |
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Accordion Reed Production Article Link |
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Chronology of Production of Italian Accordions Article Link News article about Beniamino Bugiolacchi Article Link |
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Serenellini Know the People Interview News Link |
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2022 AAA Recent publications, USA 2023 AAA Festival News Link |
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by Christine Johnstone
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Read all about accordionists in many countries of the world that have supported World Accordion Day (WAD) to promote the accordion both nationally and internationally. 2023WADreport |
Concerti dell'UMKC Community Accordion Ensemble - USAby Mary Ann Covone, ATG President |
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Il Community Accordion Chamber Ensemble (UMKC) diretto da Joan Cochran Sommers terrà concerti nel giugno 2023 come segue: • 24 giugno ore 15:00 – concerto presso lo Swan Dive Events Centre, ristorante Vivilore a Independence, Missouri. • 25 giugno alle 14:30 – concerto presso la Kansas City United Church of Christ Social Hall di Kansas City, Missouri. L'ingresso è libero. Vedi poster per i dettagli. |
by Dr. Robert Young McMahan Chair of AAA Composers Commissioning Committee
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![]() American Accordionists' Association (AAA) Composers Commissioning Committee: - Henry Cowell: Concerto Brevis, for Accordion & Orchestra - Otto Luening: Rondo - Paul Pisk: Salute to Juan View this 2023 update at: http://www.ameraccord.com/aaacommissions14.php |
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