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La Convention Internazionale di Las Vegas, Nevada - USA
Orfeo Borsini (1926-2008) Castelfidardo - Italia
Festival Castelfidardo/Eventi – Italia
Carlotta da il benvenuto al fratellino Adriano Palazzo - Italia
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Allan William Jones Memorial Scholarships, Auckland – New ZealandStephen Vincent & Stephanie Poole, Takapuna - New ZealandAccordion Teaching Week at St Audries Bay, Somerset - UK
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Victor Prieto with Pablo Aslan and Avantango at Bates College, Maine - USAKal’s Tour Dates – USAThe Lars Ek Trio Returns, Norfolk – UKPearl Fawcett-Adriano Concerts – UKWest Head Project 3, New South Wales - Australia
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New Music - 'Maple Leaf Rag', 'Sunrise Sunset'New music - 'Rondo Alla Turca', 'William Tell'New CD - "Coctab"New CD - "Terre"
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Giancarlo Caporilli arrangia per l'Orchestra MusicTech - Italiaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 In occasione della 33.ma edizione del “FESTIVAL INTERNAZIONALE DELLA FISARMONICA” che si terrà a Castelfidardo, sul magnifico e suggestivo palco del TEATRO ASTRA Giancarlo Caporilli (direttore d’orchestra) eseguirà 4 delle sue arrangiamenti scritte per orchestra di fisarmonica: Adios Piazzolla, Tristango, Bye bye Gershwin e Fisarmonicisti in marcia, insieme ad una formazione di amici e colleghi ottimi fisarmonicisti, ognuno con uno stile diverso dagli altri ma tutti accomunati da un unico amore: la FISARMONICA! Con l'ultima nata in casa MUSICTECH, la fisarmonica digitale “ MUSIC MAKER DIGITAL 50” uno strumento completamente innovativo,tecnologico (unico nel suo genere che pesa 5Kg, con all’interno una scheda che riproduce un’infinità di suoni molto realistici perché ben campionati e una dinamica espressiva regolabile sul mantice identica a quella di uno strumento acustico) tutti gli ospiti e partecipanti al concorso è il pubblico di Castelfidardo, Patria della fisarmonica e luogo dove la “MUSIC MAKER DIGITAL 50” ha visto i natali potranno conoscere tutte le infinite possibilità di questo nuovo strumento digitale. |
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La Convention Internazionale di Las Vegas, Nevada - USAby Rob Howard |
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 La Convention Internazionale di Las Vegas si terrà dal 29 Settembre al 2 Ottobre al Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, 4000 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas.Organizzata da Paul Pasquali, l’edizione di quest’anno ospiterà la Las Vegas International Accordion Orchestra diretta da Joan Sommers, che si esibirà nel gran finale al Concerto di Gala del 2 Ottobre. Alex Sevastian, vincitore della Coupe Mondiale 2007 di Washington DC, sarà un altro gradito ospite. I leggendari Dick Contino e Art Van Damme, così come Peter Soave, Mady Soave e, dall’Inghilterra, Gina Brannelli, si esibiranno come da tradizione. Tra gli altri artisti, ricordiamo Mary Tokarski, Mario Pedone, Soundscape Accordion Trio, Steve Albini, Gordon Kohl, e Ron Borelli. Carl Fortina sarà il Direttore Onorario 2008 della Covention. Carl è uno dei fisarmonicisti più registrati, avendo partecipato a più di 600 colonne sonore di film per il cinema e più di 25.000 tracce sonore per programmi televisivi. Quando Nino Rota, il compositore della musica per “Il Padrino”, ebbe l’occasione di ascoltare Carl mentre suonava il tema del film, gli disse: “Carl, tu non suoni con le mani, tu suoni con il cuore”. Carl divenne poi direttore musicale alla Paramount Studios. Per ulteriori informazioni e-mail: paul@accordioninfo.com |
Orfeo Borsini (1926-2008) Castelfidardo - Italiaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Orfeo Borsini (1926-2008) è deceduto il 14 Agosto a Castelfidardo per un attacco cardiaco all'età di 82 anni. Orfeo è stato una grande personalità, con principi sani ed onesti, il rispetto per i diritti di altre persone dedicando tutta la sua vita alla fisarmonica. Nato in una famiglia con la fisarmonica "nel sangue", i suoi principi della vita, l'amore e il desiderio di un continuo miglioramento, ha contribuito ad assicurare che la qualità delle fisarmoniche Borsini siano in costante sviluppo e perfezionamento. Questo concetto è stato completamente assorbito dalla Ditta Borsini e tradotto nel famoso slogan che traduce fedelmente il principio base di Orfeo . Borsini : “ Dove la qualità conta”. Ora Orfeo ci ha lasciato improvvisamente a 82 anni vissuti con grinta ed entusiasmo. Vogliamo ricordarlo con affetto motivati a seguire i suoi principi di qualità ! |
Festival Castelfidardo/Eventi – Italiaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 CASTELFIDARDO – Dal 13 al 19 ottobre, il Festival sarà un’esplosione di creatività e opportunità tali da coinvolgere l’intera città: dodici aree-evento dove si susseguiranno le proposte, dodici punti ristoro dove si potranno gustare menu tipici a prezzi convenzionati, il puntoshop e infofestival posizionato in un bus londinese rosso in cui sarà possibile prenotare un itinerario turistico esclusivo. E ancora, il centro di fisioterapia e riabilitazione in cui lo staff del prof. Kufert somministrerà cure gratuite a tutti gli artisti del festival e il “Baby Music Club” in cui anche i bambini troveranno un ambiente ideale in cui divertirsi e suonare le prime note grazie alle insegnanti della “Scuola civica di Musica”. Fra gli elementi innovativi di maggiore curiosità, spicca inoltre la realizzazione di un vero e proprio reality show musicale marcato Ideazione Eventi, con il supporto di Subissati per la struttura esterna, di Ikea per l’arredo, Sebach per i servizi per l’igiene e del Reference Laboratory per l’impianto audio e microfoni. Due musicisti abiteranno per una settimana in una casa trasparente allestita in Piazzale Don Minzoni ripresi 24 ore su 24 dalle telecamere. Per Informazioni visita il sito del Festival Castelfidardo |
Carlotta da il benvenuto al fratellino Adriano Palazzo - Italiaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Il primo settembre 2008, da Francesco Palazzo e sua moglie Tiziana Portoghese, è nato il piccolo Adriano, con un peso di Kg.3,330. Dalla voce squillante e molto potente si direbbe che abbia ereditato una voce lirica dalla mamma, mezzosoprano e fa già una gran concorrenza alla sorellina Carlotta Maria di 15 mesi, nota in tutto il vicinato per i suoi acuti oltre la soglia dell’udibile; tuttavia anche le belle manine grandi e affusolate lascerebbero intravedere un futuro musicale….sarà fisarmonicista? Dice la mamma:”lo strumento lo sceglieranno loro, ma lo studio della musica sarà praticamente obbligatorio!” Si sa solo che quando beve il latte materno, allarga le manine come a voler prendere una ottava al piano…anche se in realtà arriva giusto ad una quarta scarsa. Sicuramente in questo periodo producono più musica dei loro genitori. Accordions Worldwide sarà lieta di seguire i progressi musicali di Adriano e Carlotta. Per informazioni email: info@francescopalazzo.it |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
by Heather Masefield
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 On Sunday September 21st the Allan William Jones Memorial Scholarships event organized by the Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand was held at the Dove Theatre, Kristen School, Auckland. Full Report of the 2008 AWJMS.Scholarships were awarded: Grades 3 and 4 - Mira Bi Grades 5 and 6 - Abigail Wills and Steven Zhao Special Grants were given to previous scholarship winners Grayson Masefield and Campbell Hill towards their study in France with Frederic Deschamps. The Rose Bowl "for excellence" was awarded to Stephanie Panzic. Kevin Friedrich, President of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA), was presented with the Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand Certificate of Merit for his Outstanding Services to the Accordion Movement. Marie Jones was presented with a basket of flowers for her work as Secretary of the New Zealand Accordion Association for over 35 years. Kevin Friedrich then formally presented Silvio De Pra with the Honored Friend of the Accordion Award from the CIA in honor of his career of dedicated to the accordion in New Zealand. Excellent performances were given by Musicale, conducted by Linley Hawkes, Music Makers, conducted by Christine Adams, Super Sounz with Lorraine Parnell, NSAO conducted by Lionel Reekie, and soloists Eddie Giffney and George Xu, Willow Park Choir and two new accordion groups of children that had just started learning. The Hall was packed with an enthusiastic and appreciative audience. Full Report of the 2008 AWJMS. |
by Harley Jones
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 Stephen Vincent, accordion competition winner in NZ, former NZAA committee member, accordion adjudicator is also well known as an organist.On Sunday 21st September, he performed an organ concert in Takapuna including one work, Noel Suisse by D'Aquin that he arranged for organ and accordion. This was performed with Stephen on organ and Stephanie Poole, Auckland University accordion tutor. The sound was excellent with good balance between the instruments and the audience clearly enjoyed the unusual combination of these two instruments, with Stephen Vincent and Stephanie Poole receiving very good applause. |
by Rene Mairis
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 This was a new venture, organised by John and Jackie Romero and designed to provide a longer and more relaxed experience than the weekend festivals, which are necessarily frenetic for nigh on 18 hours out of every 24. Daily seminars covered a range of styles and techniques. Gary Blair gave two Scottish workshops full of hints and tips on ornaments, bellows shakes and repeated notes and an entertaining concert. Gennaro Fiondella worked hard with the mixed ability orchestra, four sessions and managed to achieve a polished performance of three pieces. Harry Hussey led three jazz seminars which were much enjoyed. He also led the busking sessions every evening in the bar, jamming with anyone willing or playing requests. John Romero kept busy with Electronic and Midi workshops, helped sort technical problems and everyone was happy. Pearl Fawcett-Adriano arrived on Wednesday evening and if anyone was flagging her arrival lifted spirits to the sky. Pearl gave two excellent seminars which were useful for all standards and abilities. Every evening there were concerts given by the artistes plus a guest concert. Gary, Gerry, John and Pearl were all fantastic – and very well received. To sum up, this was a week of music and laughter with friends and a chance to indulge in our favourite hobby. |
Future events |
by Rob Howard
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 Pablo Aslan and Avantango perform at Bates College, Lewiston, Maine, on September 26th. The line-up includes: Pablo Aslan – bass, Emilio Solla – accordion, Victor Prieto – accordion, Diego Urcola – trumpet, Oscar Feldman - sax, and Jim Seeley – trumpet. |
by Rob Howard
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 Kal, a young Romani (Gypsy) band whose self-titled album topped the European world music charts in April 2006, will be making its second tour of the United States in September/October 2008. Playing music from Bosnia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Macedonia and their home base in Serbia, the 7-piece band features a “dynamic blend of traditional instruments, rock'n'roll in attitude, fuelled on dance beats and rooted in the Balkan blues.The members of Kal are Dragan Ristic - guitar and lead vocal, Dragan Mitrovic - accordion, Jovica Maric - accordion and vocals, Djordje Belkic - violin, Aleksandar Cvejic - electric bass, Goran Savic – drums, and Aleksandar Radojicic - percussion. Kal’s tour dates include: September 27th, 8pm - Spreckels Performing Arts Center, Rohnert Park, California 28th, 2pm - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N. Lake Altadena, CA 29th, 9.30pm - San Diego Sports Club, CA 30th, 7.30pm - Balboa Park Club Building, San Diego October 1st, 8pm - 4th and B Club, 345 B Street, San Diego 2nd, 8pm - Grove of Anaheim, 2200 East Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 3rd, 8pm - EMU Ballroom, University of Oregon 4th - Euphoria Studios, Portland, Oregon 5th, 7.30pm - Triple Door Theatre, Seattle, Washington 7th, 8pm - McDonald Theatre, Eugene, Oregon 8th, 9pm - Roseland Theater, Portland, OR 9th, 8pm - Showbox SoDo, Seattle, WA 10th - The Blue Danube European Restaurant & Cafe, Alington, Texas 11th and 12th - La Villita, San Antonio International Accordion Festival, Texas 13th, 8pm – Cactus Café, Austin, Texas 14th, 7pm Your Inner Vagabond, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 16th, 7.30pm - Arab American Museum, Dearborn, Michigan 17th, 7.30pm and 10pm – Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago 19th, 9.30pm – Joe’s Pub at Public Theater, New York 20th - International Action Center, New York For further information email: voiceofroma@comcast.net |
by Rob Howard
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 The Lars Ek Hot Trio, from Sweden, return to England after a long absence as guests at ‘Accordions International 2008’, Seacroft Holiday Village, November 14th to 17th 2008. Lars Ek will also lead master classes on the music of Pietro Frosini at the festival.In November 1986 The Lars Ek Hot Trio appeared at the Caister Accordion Festival, sharing top billing with Norway’s Toralf Tollefsen. Their lively and engaging performance of music by Frosini, Pietro and Guido Deiro, Scandinavian traditional music and jazz made a huge impression on their audience. At one point during this concert, Tollefsen went on stage to personally congratulate Lars Ek for his performance, announcing to the audience: “I am very grateful to Lars Ek for performing and promoting the music of Frosini, and ensuring that it is heard by the audiences of today.” Seacroft is a compact site, situated just 3 miles from last year’s venue at Caister, offering excellent facilities. The other guests appearing at Seacroft are Pino Di Modugno (Italy), Giancarlo Caporilli (Italy), and British artistes Stefan Andrusyschyn & Denise Leigh, Harry Hussey, Bert Santilly, and local accordion sextet Norvic Concordia (MD Peter Ayers). The festival offers workshops led by Brian Jenkins, Peter Whiteley, Heather Smith, Adrienne Sharpe, Jean Hanger, Bert Santilly and John Trigg, plus a trade show. ‘Accordions International 2008’ continues a long tradition of autumn accordion festivals in East Anglia, founded by the late Malcolm Gee, now organised by Heather Smith. For further information email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk |
by Rob Howard
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 Leading virtuoso accordionist Pearl Fawcett-Adriano has the following concert dates in her diary:October 1st, 7.30pm – Barnsley Accordion Club, Trades Hall, Roscommon Rd, Barnsley 10th to 13th – Eastbourne Accordion Festival 13th, 8pm – Uxbridge Accordion Club, Anglers Retreat, Cricketfield Road, West Drayton, Middlesex UB7 7HG; email: david.lukins@btinternet.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it November 1st – All Scotland Accordion Championships, Perth For further information email: pearladriano@hotmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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| The West Head Project brings together some of Sydney’s finest improvisers to make experimental music, performing mainly for outdoor events. For the third year the West Head Project will perform at the large flat tessolated rock on top of West Head in the Ku-ring-gai National Park, Elvina Track. The next performance takes place on Sunday October 26th, 4pm, at West Head, Ku-ring-gai National Park, Elvina Track, NSW. The performers include Monika Brooks - piano accordion, Jim Denley - wind instruments, Peter Farrar - alto sax, Joe Derrick – trumpet, Robbie Avenaim - percussion, Matt Earle - guitar, electronics, and Rory Brown - double bass. |
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by Gary Dahl
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| Gary Dahl - accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator, releases 3 new works and one new work update for accordion available for purchase online, 'Maple Leaf Rag','Sunrise Sunset', 'It's All In The Game', and 'Can't Help Falling In Love'. Samples of this music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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| MusicForAccordion.com site releases 4 new music of 'Rondo Alla Turca', 'William Tell, catalog:mfa6021', 'Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag' and 'Santa Lucia'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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| Finland recodings of Finland selling a CD titled "Coctab" with sound samples. Purchase online. |
by Renzo Ruggieri
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| A new site selling a CD titled "Terre" with sound samples. Music performed by Renzo Ruggieri. Purchase online. |
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 Hot Club of Detroit, whose line up is Evan Perri (guitar), Julien Labro (accordion), Carl Cafagna (sax), Paul Brady (guitar), and Shannon Wade (bass).CD Reviews Index. |
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