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2 neue DVD’s von Alexander Dmitriev, St. Petersburg - Russlandby Alexander Dmitriev |
![]() ![]() Das DVD "Probe in New York" ermöglicht Fachleute nicht nur zuzuhören, sondern auch alle Details der Technologie und Technik zu beobachten und selbst zu spielen und mit dem Künstler "auf dem gleichen Niveau" zu sein. Das zweite DVD trägt den Titel "The best of Alexander Dmitriev, mit den beliebtesten Stücke aus dem Repertoire Dmitriev’s, gespielt in den letzten 20 Jahren auf verschiedenen Konzerten in Kanada, Deutschland, Dänemark, Großbritannien, Österreich und Russland. Die beiden DVD’s gibt es Musik von Boelman, Paganini-Liszt, Weber, Zolotaryov, Tunik, Gridin, Rimsky-Korsakov, Shamo, Strauss, Chernikov, Vlasov, Fancelli, Pushkarenko, Myaskov. Darüber hinaus gibt es auf beiden DVD’s Biographie und Diskographie von Alexander Dmitriev. Diese beiden Aufnahmen sind ein MUSS für Liebhaber aller klassischer und virtuoser Unterhaltungsmusik. Für weitere Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte E-Mail an: admitriev@inbox.ru |
Kevin Friedrich spielt mit dem Auckland Symphonieorchester - Neuseelandby Rita Davidson Barnea |
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Der Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Präsident und in New York lebende Akkordeonist Kevin Friedrich hat bereits den ersten Event für den ersten Akkordeon- Welttag gemeldet! World Accordion Day Weltweit werden am 6. Mai, (an diesem Tag wurde das Akkordeonpatent angemeldet), Festivitäten stattfinden. Kevin wird ‘Gem of the Kaipara’ zusammen mit dem Auckland Symphony Orchester unter der Leitung des Dirigenten Gary Daverne, das von ihm komponierte Stück für Soloakkordeon, Streichorchester und Perkussion am 3. Mai in der Auckland Town Hall und am 10. Mai im Bruce Mason Center aufführen. Wenn Sie zusätzlich Information haben möchten, dann schreiben Sie am besten direkt an Kevin Friedrich. Sie können online Musik Gary Daverne CDs and Music bestellen. |
Renzo Ruggieri’s ‘Kramer Projekt’ – Italienby Rob Howard |
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Der Akkordeonist and Jazzist Renzo Ruggieri hat einige der Kompositionen des späten Gorni Kramer, einer der wichtigsten italienischen Akkordeonisten, Komponisten und beliebtester Songwriter, transkribiert und nahm diese mit der Renzo Ruggieri Big Band auf. Die Band-Mitglieder sind Sylvia Pagni - Akkordeon, Franco Cerri - Gitarre, Bruno de Filippi - Mundharmonika, Lino Patruno - Banjo, Massimo Moriconi - Bass, Massimo Manzi - Schlagzeug, Mauro de Federicis - Gitarre, Tiziana De Angelis - Sängerin. Es stehen eine Werbe-CD und DVD-Material zur Verfügung. Wenn Sie dazu Information haben möchten, dannn schreiben Sie bitte via e-mail an den Künstler info@associazionepromozionearte.com |
"Puttin im Beatles-Stil" St Petersburg – Russlandby Rob Howard |
![]() Der Name der Gruppo bezieht sich auf eine weniger bekannte Aufnahme, gesungen von John Lennon, der Lonnie Donegan Song "Puttin On The Style". Manche Menschen glauben, der Name einfach nur falsch geschrieben und ein Hommage an den russischen Präsidenten Vladimir Putin ist! Am 8. Februar stellt "Puttin im Beatles-Stil" in einem Konzert ihr neues Programm im Klub B2 in Moskau vor. Für weitere Informationen E-Mail: puttinbeatles@mail.ru |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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![]() In a note about the program of the show, Rodrigo Queirós, Artistic Director of the String Quartet of Cantanhede, describes the repertoire included in this show as “exploring the world of Argentinean tango," a process that was "the desire to play other musical pieces that could also exploit the potential of this combination between the string quartet and the bandoneón or accordion." Led by violinist Rodrigo Queirós, the String Quartet of Cantanhede includes Eufrázio Marta – 2nd violin), Dírio Alves – viola, and Antonio Ferreira - cello; João Gentil was performing on bandoneon and accordion. The program included ‘La Cumparsita’ - G. Rodriguez, ‘El Choclo’ – ‘A. Villoldo’, ‘Revirado’ – A. Piazzolla, ‘Libertango’ / ‘Tango pour Claude’ Piazzolla / Galliano, ‘Calambre’ – A. Piazzolla, ‘Vuelvo al Sur’ – A. Piazzolla, ‘Hungarian Dance No. 5’ - J. Brahms, ‘Caruso’ – L. Dalla, ‘Can Can’ – J. Offenbach, ‘Danny Boy’ - Traditional Irish, ‘Granada’ - A. Lara, ‘Inverno Porteño’ – A. Piazzolla, ‘Adios Noniño’ – A. Piazzolla, ‘Czardas’ - V. Monti, and ‘Oblivion’ – A.Piazzolla For further information email: geral@joaogentil.com |
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NAMM asked Roland to sponsor a tribute to the accordion recognizing the accordion’s return to popularity. The show ‘Accordion Palooza’ was located in the middle of the vast central lobby of the convention center. This is a huge area, and a transitional space between the two center halls. Large numbers of people were constantly walking through on their way to exhibits. It was fun to see one person after another stop to check out the accordion music. Cory Pesaturo started, backed by drummer Mike Snyder and keyboardist Rick DiPiro, and had the place rocking in no time. Following were Janet Hane and Wilma Rodriguez with popular Hispanic songs, finishing up receiving a rousing round of applause. Next was Roland’s artiste Luigi Bruti, who is also Roland’s Director V-Accordion Marketing. Luigi had accompaniment from midi files played through a Roland keyboard. Luigi in person was phenomenal, finessing every nuance out of the FR7, leaving the stage and continuing his presentation strolling through the crowd. This man knows how to hold the attention of an audience. Click and Listen to his performace on www.accordion-space4u.com Following was Eddie Monteiro, widely known for his jazz styles and his fingers that have their own PHd on the bass buttons. Eddie never needs a bassist - his left hand qualifies, and his coordination and combination of accordion, keyboards (modules) and vocal work was another bulls-eye for the Roland show. For the finale Cory and Eddie were back with Mike on drums and Rick on keyboard. This jam session designed to show everyone the orchestral sounds of Roland accordions, stopped traffic throughout the lobby. This show was an eye-opener. If anyone wondered about the future of the accordion in the 21st Century they got their answer that morning. The convention attendees that morning all had things to do, places to go, and deals to make--but Roland accordion music caught their attention - and held it. Friends I have said it before, and I’ll say it again: the accordion is back! |
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by Rita Davidson Barnea
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![]() ![]() Mary Tokarski is serving as the 2009 Convention Music Director. Some of the award winning performers will include Mary Tokarski, the "Gene Van Accordion Orchestra & Entertainment Showcase," and Joe Natoli who was the winner of the first ever U.S. V-Accordion Festival in Los Angeles on September 20th 2008. The National Accordion Association Convention will offer many exciting workshops. New this year will be the introduction and incorporation of electronically generated music with traditional accordions. Sponsors of these new workshops include presentations by Roland Accordion Company and Concerto Accordion Company. Among the many interesting workshops will be: ‘Accordion Dreams: A Journey into Cajun and Creole Music’, by Blair Kilpatrick; ‘The Accordionist’s Spine’, by Ian Blair Fries, M.D; ‘Entertaining Children!’, by Andrea Jansen; ‘2009 Diatonic Accordion Techniques’, by Ron Pivovar; Shelia Lee from the Bay Area Accordion Club; Central Texas Accordion Association (CTAA), and the Multi Ethnic Cultural Association of Central Texas (MECA); MIDI Workshop Utilizing Roland V Accordions by Dan Kott, Joe Klaus, Ron Lankford, and Yesenia Sanchez and many more! During the National Accordion Convention there will be workshops, jam sessions, accordion bands, a swap shop, and a National Polka Party and Concert on Friday night featuring: 4th Generation (Wesley Kucera),Sound Connection (Houston), Chris Rybak, and the legendary Pivovar Trio! There will be ‘Orchestra Performance Training Workshops’, with Dee Langley, and Nick Ballarini and their groups. Some of the exhibitors will be: Roland Accordion Company, Accordion-O-Rama, Petosa, Accordion Embroidery by Carol Willenberg, Accordion Stuff by Debra Peters, MECA and the Kohl Music Company. For further information please visit the National Accordion Association (NAA) website or contact Norman Seaton - email: natlaccordion@sbcglobal.net |
by Jean Louis Noton
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![]() ![]() The concert starts at 2.30 pm with the Quartet Azzango (Jazz and Tango), Jean Louis Noton (with the magic of the digital accordion), Alexandre Skliarov (honoured Artist of Russia), Peter Soave (American concert artiste), Alain Musichini, and the No.1 Musette Orchestra. For further information email: jl.noton@wanadoo.fr |
Histoire d´accordeon/Kassel Musikakademie - Deutschlandby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
![]() Wie auch der Titel verrät, so geht es um die Geschichte der Akkordeonliteratur: Sie dürfen auf die Werke von Tcheikin, Brehme, Abbott, Lundquist, Rojko, Nordheim, Kagel und Angelis gespannt sein. Natürlich können Sie sich auch auf die wohlvertrauten Klänge des Musettes (Astier) und Tangos (Piazzolla) freuen! F.Information schreiben Sie bitte an Mirjana Petercol mirjanapetercol@gmx.de |
by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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![]() February 15th, 10am until 1pm – composition, harmony and improvisation workshop, Herimoncourt, Montbelliard February 17th, 8pm – with Marianne Pikety – violin, Conservatoire à Rayonnement, Rue Gambetta, Reims; program includes music by Bach, Bartok, Bloch, Finzi, Mantovani, Piazzola February 18th – CNR, Reims - master class on improvisation February 23rd to 27th – workshop, Pannonica, Nantes February 27th – concert, with pianist Andy Emler, Pannonica For further information email: pascalcontet@wanadoo.fr |
by Rob Howard
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![]() The Klezzmates website says: “In January 2005 we decided to form a band whose repertoire could put all our indyvidual music interests and experience together. Each of us had had a contact with klezmer music in its very broad aspect and its beauty and variety grabbed all our attention. For quite a long time we pondered over an idea of the band which would realize our own music ideas. This is how the program was born. It contains the most characteristic elements of Jewish and Balkan music (scales, rhythm, harmony). Using our former experience we have added jazz and classical touch. The final effect is our concept of klezmer music”. February 18th, 7pm - Museum Galicia, Cracow, Poland February 28th, 6pm - ‘DST Palacyk Zielinskiego’, Kielce March 6th, 8.30pm - KKB Thaddäus, Kaisheim March 7th, 8pm – Wespennest, Neustadt a.d.W March 18th, 7pm - Museum Galicia, Cracow, Poland June 17th - Dabrowa Tarnowska For further information email: klezzmates@klezzmates.pl |
by Rob Howard
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![]() ![]() The accordion adjudicators include Paul Chamberlain, Jim Cleland, John Carmichael, Alan Gardiner and Freeland Barbour. In the evening, from 6.15 to 8.15pm, there will be a concert featuring the festival prize winners, and from 9pm to 1am there will be a dance featuring the Simon Howie Scottish Dance Band. For further information email: lorna@mair4080.fsnet.co.uk |
by Rob Howard
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![]() On March 14th, 5pm until 12 midnight, the bands performing are Change of Pace, from Ohio, and The Dynabrass, from Michigan On March 15th, 12 noon until 6pm, music will be provided by Change of Pace, and by Craig Ebel & Dyversaco, from Minnesota For further information email: Jeff@wdez.com |
MUSIK DER TÄNZE UND TANZENDEN - Austriaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
![]() Die Akkordeon Viel - Harmonie Salzburg spielt Melodien aus den verschiedensten Epochen und Musikrichtungen, die aber alle mit Tanz zu tun haben. Unter der Leitung von Robert Ebner wird das Akkordeonorchester zum Salonorchester verwandelt und begeistert mit Werken von Boccherini und Dvorak bis ABBA und Frank Sinatra. Musikstücke welche mitreissend und auffordernd Wirken würden wir als Musik der Tänze und Tanzenden bezeichnen. Vermutlich werden Sie sich selber beim Mitklopfen und Mitschunkeln erwischen - kein Problem ! Das Viel - Harmonie Konzert in Salzburg wird vom Gartencenter Posch (Robert Posch) unterstützt. Eintritt: Vorverkauf 10 EUR, Abendkasse 12 EUR Tickets erhalten Sie bei allen Orchestermitgliedern der Viel – Harmonie Salzburg oder unter der Tickethotline +43 664 5640245 Weitere Informationen Dominik Leitner office@vielharmonie.at |
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by Charnwood Publishing
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Charnwood Publications releases 3 new pieces by composer Frederick Parnel titled, 'Swinging Safari', 'Petite Blue Waltz',and 'Fete Villageois' and also releases 3 new pieces by composer Douglas Ward titled 'Crackpot', 'Hocus Pocus' and 'Mystique'. Purchase with credit card. |
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H S Production releases 5 new pieces, 'Lyrical', 'In the Middle Of A Popular Field', 'My Mother', 'We Have Reaped The Crops' and 'Marina'. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Yehuda Oppenheimer
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Yehuda Oppenheimer releases 2 arrangements for acccordion - 'A l l e g r o' and 'Ave Verum Arrangement'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Franco Cambareri
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Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 5 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Viva El Joropo', 'Valse A La Carte', 'Nostalgia', 'Nostalgic Feelings' and 'Autumn Rose' . 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. |
by Vassily Glubochenko
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Vassily Glubochenko - accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, and scientist, release 1 new work for accordion available for purchase online, ‘Touch Me Not'. Samples of these music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Peter Piccini
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Peter Piccini - accordionist, composer, arranger, performer, releases 2 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Midnight Mood' and 'Mystic Musette'. Samples of this music is available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Rita Davidson Barnea
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The February edition of Accordion USA News is online with 18 articles about accordion in North America. |
by H S Productions
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H S Production releases 6 new pieces, 'Kuyavyak 02', 'As In Our Entrance Hall', 'Blackbird', 'Kuyavyak 03', 'Sheepfold' and 'Sad Melody'. Samples of the music are available online. he music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Yehuda Oppenheimer
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Yehuda Oppenheimer updating 1 composition and 2 arrangements for acccordion - 'Symphony No. 40', 'E i l a t' and 'Bingo Accordion Duet'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Charnwood Publishing
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Charnwood Publications releases 6 new pieces by ccomposer Ken Farran titled, 'Venetian Masquerade', 'Leonora', 'Leonora (score - 2 of each part), 'Hungarian Dance No.6', 'Caister Capers' and 'Norwegian Spring'. Purchase with credit card. |
by Finland recordings
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Finland Recordings selling a new CD titled "Under The North Star" with sound samples. Music performed by Matti Rantanen with his friends. Purchase online. |
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