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2015 China Shenzhen International Accordion Art Festival - Cinaby Harley Jones |
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![]() Questo nuovo grande evento internazionale della fisarmonica ha invitato giuria e ospiti provenienti da: (ordine alfabetico) Francia, Finlandia, Gran Bretagna, Italia, Lituania, Nuova Zelanda, Russia, Serbia, Corea del Sud, Ucraina e Stati Uniti d'America. L'evento sarà anche caratterizzato da quattro splendidi concerti. Il Prof. Li Cong (foto a sinistra), presidente della China Accordion Association (CAA) "accoglie i concorrenti provenienti da tutto il mondo che parteciperanno ai concorsi internazionali che hanno dei notevoli premi in denaro." Regole di concorrenza e informazioni complete incluse le informazioni sull'hotel a: 2015 Shenzhen La data di chiusura delle iscrizioni è: 15 giugno 2015 Il Prof. Li Cong "invita anche tutti gli appassionati di fisarmonica e i visitatori da tutto il mondo a godere dei superba concerti e concorsi in una moderna sala da concerto a livello internazionale con ottima acustica. La sala da concerto è direttamente dall'altra parte della strada da un hotel di qualità con prezzi molto ragionevoli." La città di Shenzhen è una destinazione molto attraente. Shenzhen è una città moderna importante con un clima piacevole, vicino agli aeroporti internazionali di Hong Kong e Guangzhou che offrono un'ottima scelta sul prezzo del biglietto aereo dalla maggior parte dei paesi con comodo trasporto nazionale a Shenzhen. Il 2015 China Shenzhen International Accordion Art Festival si terrà in una moderna sala da concerto di livello internazionale con ottima acustica e illuminazione così da presentare al meglio ogni performance. La sala da concerto è direttamente dall'altra parte della strada da un hotel di qualità con ragionevole prezzo d'alloggio. |
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9° Accordion Art Festival 'Italia Award', Roseto degli Abruzzi (TE) - Italiaby Renzo Ruggieri |
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![]() Il Direttore Artistico (evento) è Renzo Ruggieri (foto a destra), e il direttore artistico dell'Orpheus Award è Gerlando Gatto. Questo festival comprende anche il titolo italiano per il CMA Trophée Mondial, che si terrà quest'anno dal 20 al 25 ottobre a Martigny, Svizzera. Le categorie del concorso sono: - Studenti - Categorie per età per classica, virtuoso e diatonica. - Concertisti categorie Junior e Senior, per classica, virtuoso e diatonica. - Gruppi, classica, jazz e categorie mondiali. Download regolamenti e moduli di iscrizione a: 2015AArt.pdf |
Alexander Selivanov e Yulia Amerikova Nozze a Castelfidardo - Italiaby Elisa Lanari, Scandalli Accordions |
![]() Avevano deciso di trascorrere il giorno più importante della loro vita nella patria della fisarmonica, a causa del loro amore e la passione per questo strumento. Il sindaco di Castelfidardo Mirco Soprani ha celebrato la cerimonia presso il Municipio (foto sopra), durante il quale ha detto che dovrebbero essere onorati e orgogliosi di un tale matrimonio che rimarrà parte della storia della fisarmonica di Castelfidardo. Amici e familiari dalla Russia e l'Italia erano presenti, in particolare la squadra della Scandalli Accordion Company, che hanno fatto i loro migliori auguri a Yulia e Alexander per la loro nuova vita insieme. Dopo la cerimonia, la coppia ei loro ospiti hanno visitato il Museo Internazionale della Fisarmonica di Castelfidardo, dove la signora Yulia Amerikova donato la sua prima fisarmonica al museo, come ringraziamento per l'ospitalità del Presidente del Museo, Vincenzo Canali. Alessandro e Yulia hanno poi celebrato il loro matrimonio con tutti gli ospiti, godendo di una cena meravigliosa presso il vicino Hotel Monteconero. |
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Concerto di Gala per la Giornata Mondiale della Fisarmonica, Macedonian National Theatre Skopje - Macedoniaby Anica Karakutovska |
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![]() Il Concerto di Gala della Giornata Mondiale della Fisarmonica è stato organizzato dalla Macedonian Association of Accordionists "Ljubiteli na klasicna muzika" Skopje. Il concerto che si è tenuto presso il Macedonian National Theatre Skopje il 16 maggio è stato promosso come uno degli eventi più prestigiosi del mese di maggio a Skopje, Macedonia. Foto Report a: 2015 Macedonia Al concerto si sono esibiti studenti di fisarmonica del Prof. Zorica Karakutovska e artisti famosi dalla Macedonia. Il programma comprende opere di Mozart, Derbenko, Bete Ilin, Semjonov, Piazzolla e altri. Il progetto è sostenuto dal programma nazionale del Ministero della Cultura della Repubblica di Macedonia e le informazioni sono state pubblicate in tutte le principali testate in Macedonia. Il Presidente della MAA, il professor Zorica Karakutovska, è apparso in diretta sui programmi televisivi nazionali. Il culmine del concerto è stata la prima esecuzione della composizione "Macedonian Paraphrase No.3" del compositore Bete Ilin eseguita dal Trio AkordioM, composto da Zorica Karakutovska, Bojan Volcevski e Filip Stamevski Foto Report a: 2015 Macedonia Immagine sotto di AkordioM Trio: Filip Stamevski, Zorica Karakutovska e Bojan Volchevski |
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Rapporti Giornalieri: 2015 South Pacific e Nuova Zelanda Campionati e Festival - Nuova Zelandaby Harley Jones |
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![]() I campionati di fisarmonica South Pacific, che comprendono i campionati di fisarmonica della Nuova Zelanda, si tengono a Epsom, Auckland, Sabato 30 maggio e Domenica 31 maggio. I concorrenti si sono iscritti dalla Cina, Australia e Nuova Zelanda. Il regolamento per il 2015 è online a: 2015 NZ Prospectus La storia della fisarmonica in Nuova Zelanda con aggiunta del 2011, Cat. nzaa1081 Orari degli eventi e Rapporti Giornalieri a: 2015SouthPac |
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![]() ![]() Gary Dahl writes: "The Italian contribution to music over the centuries is an artistic treasure we all can enjoy. The accordion, because of its orchestral capabilities, brings this joy to all accordionists and their listeners. The Italian Spectacular book of arrangements will enable every accordionist to enhance this great heritage of musical history." You can see samples of each piece at Catalog: DH08-eB eBook means that the book is emailed to you. Purchase online for USD$35.50 or Euro equivalent at: DH08-eB This eBook Italian Spectacular is Collection #8 in a series of eBooks by Gary Dahl that have proved to be very popular: DH01-eB - Latin Spectacular! Collection #1- eBook DH02-eB - Favourite French Standards Collection #2 - eBook DH03-eB - The American Songbook Collection #3- eBook DH04-eB - Favourite Waltzes and Polkas Collection #4 - eBook DH05-eB - Easy Listening Variety Collection #5 - eBook DH06-eB - Easy Listening Variety Collection #6 - eBook DH07-eB - Traditional Polish Carols Collection #7 - eBook DH08-eB - Italian Spectacular Collection #8 - eBook There is a special for clients wanting to purchase all 8 eBooks at: DH01-08eB Gary Dahl is widely known as a virtuoso accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator. |
by Harley Jones
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Last week we reported that the Concertino Accordion Band would perform live on ‘Romania’s Got Talent’ TV show (ProTV channel) on Friday May 22nd, 8.30pm, Bucharest, Romania. Above is the video of their successful performance. |
by Eleonora Ienaro
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The selection of Italian competitors for the 68th CIA Coupe Mondiale took place on Sunday May 17th at the Conservatorio di PI Tchaikovsky, Nocera Terinese (CZ), Italy. The successful candidates (picture above) to represent Italy include: Junior virtuoso - Daniele Carabetta, Egidio Apuzzo Junior classical - Raffaele Gareri Senior virtuoso - Mario Pilusso Master - Antonio Sapia Senior classical - Giancarlo Palena The senior classical candidate will be sponsored by the cultural Italian Accordion Cultural Association, Italian member of the CIA, and IMF-UNESCO, and promoter of this event, who will sponsor the costs of the hotel for the finalists chosen by the international jury (picture below): Marco Gemelli, Grayson Masefield, Antonio Spaccarotella, Ivano Biscardi, and Mirco Patarini. The 68th Coupe Mondiale takes place in Torku in Finland from October 6th to 11th 2015. |
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by Harley Jones
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![]() Petar Maric (accordion) World Champion in Classical, Virtuoso and Electronic Music & Aleksandar Nikolic (bandoneon), Astor Piazzolla Music Award Winner, leader of Beltango Quintet. After 15 years of collaboration like professor and student they finally met each other at concert stage in special project called Tango Reaction. The Duo Tango Reaction of Aleksandar Nikolic and Petar Maric recently toured in Austria and Germany and recently released a CD titled Tango Reaction, Catalog: beltango5 |
by Rob Howard
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Picture above: David Ross at a recent NAAFC meeting. Accordionist David Ross, aged 80, who was introduced to the instrument 70 years ago by his father, will receive this year’s top award “for invaluable contribution to Scottish music” by the National Association of Accordion & Fiddle Clubs. The ceremony takes place on Sunday June 28th in the Huntingtower Hotel, Perth, during the NAAFC Annual General Meeting and Celebrity Luncheon. David said: “I’ve had so many highlights but this award must be the biggest honour that I’ve had. I’m a founder member of the association and the only founding member left”. Others to be similarly honoured on June 28th include Kenny Wilson, Iain Wilson and Gordon Young. Still an active accordionist, David Ross has traveled the world with his beloved Shand Morino, and has played across the UK, Norway, Germany, and the USA. He even played a private concert for Christopher Lee and friends in a bedroom at a luxury hotel after a personal request from the Hammer Horror movie actor. As well as his skills as a musician and composer, David Ross is also a prominent dance band leader, and plays a supporting role with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. He is also well-known for his dedication to training and encouragement of young musicians. Also a concert organiser, it was David Ross who persuaded the late, great Dermot O’Brien to make his first of many tours of Scotland in 1973. As for his June 28th date in Perth, David said, “I’ve hardly missed a single AGM since the association started. There’s around 70 or so societies and there’s usually about 150 people there - you always get a wee tune.” Picture below: David Ross Band circa 1980. |
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by Volodymyr Runchak
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![]() Video 1: Published on May 11, 2015, Borys Talko (accordion) playing Portraits of composers, suite No. 1 for accordion in 3 mov. (2. Imitation to D. Shostakovich, 3. Near the portrait of N. Paganini, 4. Devoted to I. Stravinsky) Video 2: Published on May 11, 2015, Three folk pieces, Suite No. 2 (Ukrainian) for accordion in 3 mov. Borys Talko (accordion, Odessa\Ukraine) |
by Rob Howard
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![]() Sushama Satav has been playing and teaching five different instruments for over two decades. She plays five different musical instruments, and has been teaching music enthusiasts for over 20 years. And now, Sushama Satav's school, Kasturi Music Academy, is gearing up to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a concert. The 54-year-old will be organising a four-hour concert on the theme of women's empowerment, which has been chosen not just for its relevance but also to laud unsung women and encourage women to understand what liberation really stands for. Satav, who plays and teaches the accordion, synthesiser, piano, guitar, and mandolin at her academy on Law College Road, started teaching in 1990. In order to encourage students to learn with the objective to perform in front of an audience and to give them the feel of stage, she resolved to organise a concert annually and has been doing it for the last 24 years. |
by Harley Jones
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The video above is by Fandango, their winning performance at the 2015 Klingenthal Accordion Competition Category V competition, held on the 6th May 2015. Fandango ensemble members are: Maksim Fedorov (accordion, leader), Semen Denisov (violin), Ivan Muratidi (violin), Artem Valentinov (viola), Vasily Ratkin (cello). Maksim Fedorov has released several CD's of chamber music with accordion which we will feature in future articles. |
by Eleonora Ienaro
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![]() Grayson Masefield focused on the mastery of improvement in aspects of technical and musical interpretation, and shared his considerable knowledge with the many students who participated in this master class. The objectives included offering new musical scenarios and dealing with new repertoire, looking at issues involved from different perspectives. This master class is part of a series organised by Antonio Spaccarotella, tutor at the Conservatorio di PI Tchaikovsky, intended to develop technique and aid research, and also to give the students a concrete foundation for performing in the artistic world of today and the future. eTracks album only 10 Euro at: Grayson Masefield |
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by Harley Jones
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Music from Brazil. The talented family group Clã Brasil (Clan Brazil) lead by very popular singer Lucy Alves. In this video, Lucy feature her accordion playing performing "Milonga para missões" composed by another accordionist Gilberto Monteiro. |
by Rob Howard
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![]() This magnificent educational resource continues to the present day to interest and amaze visitors from around the world, who are invariably fascinated by the diverse range of accordions and memorabilia that tell the story of our favourite instrument. Anniversary Celebrations at Castelfidardo Accordion Museum - Italy Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl The 20th anniversary of the International Accordion Museum Castelfidardo, was celebrated in style on May 9th at the Astra Theatre in Castelfidardo. Beniamino Bugiolacchi (picture left) took part both as the host and guest of honour. Nothing could have marked this event better than the decision to use the huge accordion built by Giancarlo Francenella as a backdrop for this special evening. When the curtain was raised, the audience was amazed at the sight of the instrument - the largest in the world. As this accordion can actually be played, it could not have been used solely as a prop, so Mirco Patarini assisted by Roberto Lucanero at the bellows end, played Astor Piazzolla's "Oblivion", accompanied by the Milonga Quintet. After this opening piece, the evening unfolded with alternating performances and prize-giving sessions. Musical guests included the Milonga Quintet with Cesare Chiacchiaretta (who played ‘Romance’ by Paolo Picchio and works by Piazzolla), Roberto Lucanero (whose performance was acclaimed by the audience), Albertino Bastianoni (one of the most accomplished professional musicians of the Italian dance hall scene), Pino Di Modugno (who performed a series of pieces on the MIDI accordion), Giuliano Cameli (with his traditional hurdy-gurdy), Sergio Castelli and Giuliano Leoni (two accordionists who in the past have donated accordions to the Museum), Pasquale Coviello and Mirco Patarini. Patarini gave a tribute to Luciano Fancelli with his arrangement of ‘La Cumparsita’. At the event finale all the artists appeared together on stage for a performance of Gianni Morandi's song ‘La Fisarmonica’ (the accordion), sung by surprise guest Mina Grossi. The Castelfidardo City Council thanked all those who contributed to this special evening with a copy of a splendid lithography by Tonino Guerra. |
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by Rob Howard
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![]() May 29th – concert with the singer Dorsaf Hamdani, Saint-Marcellin, France May 30th - concert with the singer Dorsaf Hamdani, Soissons, France June 1st - master class, Bogotá, Colombia June 2nd – Piazzolla concert, Jorge Eliécer Gaitan Theatre, Bogota, Colombia June 5th - Festival Mawazine, Rabat, Morocco June 7th – solo concert, Chaumont, France June 12th - Piazzolla concert, Maison-Lafitte Jazz Festival, France |
by Rob Howard
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![]() Stanislav Angelov is part of the orchestra’s program of popular classics. The concert also includes soloists, Bovim Ballet, Can-Can Girls, Pipers, Irish Dancers, and Massed Choir, conducted by Maestro Richard Cock. |
by Eleonora Ienaro
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![]() Interpretations of music for concert performance are characterized by the perfect combination of technique and passion for music, and also by continuous development in the art of bayan and new transcripts. This master class is an important and significant opportunity for participating students who wish to learn new techniques and new methods of musical refinement through the guidance provided by the master. Entries can be made up to June 1st, and the maximum number of active students is 10. For further information email: segreteria@tchaickovsky.it Available online CD's and eTracks albums from only 8 Euro at: Yuri Shishkin |
by Rob Howard
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![]() Accordion/cello duo perform next week, as follows: Wednesday June 3rd, 8pm – ‘Silk Road’ concert, Treibhaus, Innsbruck, Austria Thursday June 4th, 8pm - ‘Silk Road’ concert, Alte Gerberei, St. Johann, Tirol Austria Klaus Paier, Austrian accordionist and composer, studied accordion, jazz and composition at Klagenfurt conservatory. He became interested in other genres, from tango to jazz and world music, in order to fuse them into his own personal style. He works with various ensembles, including as a duo with the Croatian cellist Asja Valcic. |
by Rob Howard
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The violin/accordion duo Julien and Dimitri Bouclier perform in concert on Thursday June 4th, 7.30pm, in the restaurant at the Casino JOA, Montrond-les-Bains. The concert, which includes tango music from Argentina and classics from Russia, is held in conjunction with a dinner. Brothers Julien and Dimitri Bouclier began playing as a duo in 2005, and have performed all over France, and at festivals in Italy, Scotland, Switzerland, and Serbia. |
by Milos Milivojevic
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This video above has been just released. Milos writes: This was recorded in March 2005 in Kragujevac, my home town. I gave a solo concert during the Festival and competition called "Zvezdane Staze". Performed is: Jeux D'anches by Magnus Lindberg. Some June Performances: 5th June, Swaledale Festival, In Accord (with Harriet Mackenzie violin) 6th June, 2015, time tbc with Kosmos Ensemble, Music in Quiet Places, Cambridge Summer Music 12th June, 2015, 7.30pm, Push Hands Charity Concert, Matthews Church, St Mary's Road, Harlesden,London NW10 4AU. 20th June, 2015, time tbc with William Sleath (flute),The Exchange Art Gallery, Princes Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 2NL 22nd June, 2015, 7.30pm, With London Tango Quintet, Bedford Park Festival 24th June, With Paprika, Vortex Jazz Club, 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ |
by Rob Howard
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The long established San Francisco Accordion Club is to celebrate their 25th anniversary of their reforming in 1990, and the 100th anniversary of the forming of the original San Francisco Accordion Club in 1915. The SFAC is celebrating these two milestones with an Evening Gala on Saturday June 6th, 6pm until 10 pm, at the Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo, 300 E Santa Inez Ave, San Mateo, CA. The evening includes refreshments, entertainment and dancing. Performing will be The Accordion Orchestra Project (MD Richard Yaus), strolling accordionist Reno Di Bono, Jana Maas, Mike Zampiceni, and music for dancing by Steve Albini. The cost is $25 per person. For further information email: ewinglynn@gmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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Accordionist Leonard Brown and his band perform in concert on Sunday afternoon June 7th, 2pm until 5pm, at The Salutation Hotel in Perth, Scotland. Accompanying Leonard in the band are Maggie Adamson – fiddle, Davie Stewart – accordion, Liam Stewart – piano, John Sinton – double bass, and Malcolm Ross – drums. Leonard Brown, from Newcastle in the North East of England, an All Scotland and NAAFC champion amongst many competition successes, has to date recorded 4 CDs and a DVD. For further information email: leonardbrownaccordion@gmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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![]() The Craven Accordion Orchestra will be performing at the Club Night with a varied programme of music, featuring Christina Longbottom on vocals. The guest artist will be Scottish accordionist Roy Hendrie. Roy Hendrie started learning the accordion at age 11 and won the NAO UK Junior championship at age 15. Roy runs his own ceilidh band ‘Oran Mor’, and has recorded numerous radio broadcasts for BBC Radio Scotland’s ‘Take the Floor’ and a live TV broadcast for BBC TV's ‘Mod’ show. For further information email: cravenschoolofmusic@hotmail.co.uk |
by Rob Howard
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![]() Friday June 12th, 8pm – solo concert at Bishop's Castle Town Hall, Shropshire SY9 5BG, England. Tickets cost £8 in advance or £10 on the door. Saturday June 13th - Piano Accordion Irish Music workshop with Karen Tweed at Bishop's Castle Methodist Church Hall, Shropshire SY9 5AQ; 9.30am (for a 10am start) – until approximately 4.30pm. Tickets: £45 (includes free entry to the Friday evening concert). Information and tickets from: keith@woodmail.co.uk June 29th to July 3rd - teaching accordion and Irish music at the Acadia Trad School, Bar Harbor, Maine, USA, in a week-long Celtic Music event with classes, workshops, sessions and concerts. Thursday August 13th - Karen Tweed solo concert at the Gandara Festival, Portugal. |
by Rob Howard
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![]() Stefan Hussong was born in Koellerbach, the Saar, Germany. In 1983 he won first prize at the International Hugo Hermann and in 1987 at the International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition. In 1999 he was awarded the Echo Classic Prize of the German Phonoacademy in the Best Performer. The same year his solo CD, ‘Denon’, with works by John Cage earned him the ‘Best Record of the Year Award’. Hussong has brought on stage more than 150 works dedicated to him and has recorded more than 40 CDs, some of which have won several awards. He has performed throughout Europe, the USA, Russia, and Japan. He has collaborated with many composers including S. Gubaidulina, K. Harada, A. Hölszky, T. Ichiyanagi Hosowaka T., U. Rojko and K. Huber, who have dedicated more than 150 works. In 1989 he was visiting Professor at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland. Today he teaches accordion and chamber music at the Conservatory of Wurzburg, Germany. Since 1993 he is Professor at the International Summer Academy of the Mozarteum in Salzburg. Austria. For further information email: info@pagemus.it |
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by Harley Jones
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![]() Awakening is a compilation of recent original compositions written for two accordions / ensemble by Stas Venglevski. Joining Stas on the recording is Joan Sommers (accordion), John Babbitt (string bass), John Simkus (bass accordion) and Michael Lorenz (drums). |
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![]() Cinematic Piano Accordion: Best Movie Masterpieces Rearranged with an Italian Twist by Marco Lo Russo and Gino Marcelli. The new CD by Marco Lo Russo and Gino Marcelli is available online in eTracks mp3 file download format for only 9 Euro or US$ equivalent. Individual tracks are also available. Catalog: marco101eT |
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