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“Arrasate Hiria” International Accordion Competition, Arrasate-Mondragón – Spain
Brandon McPhee Congratulated by the Scottish Parliament, Scotland – UK
Musikmesse 2015 Frankfurt - Germany
2015 South Pacific Accordion Championships Entries Closing – New Zealand
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Calum MacLean (1934-2001), Scotland - UK
Video: Accordion Rock Orchestrion Perform Don't Stop Me Now - Russia
Marco Lo Russo New CD ‘Il grande cinema versione Jazz’, Rome – Italy
Video: Accordion Masterclass, Bach BWV 1060
‘14 Years Ago’: London Accordion Festival announcement in April 2001
Future events |
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham’s Tour, England, Isle of Man - UK
Rencontre de l’Accordeon, Halluin – France
Erika’s Tea Dance, Lessines – Belgium
Craven Accordion Orchestra Open Rehearsal, West Yorkshire – UK
Pierre Laval Tango Concert, Bethany – France
Pearl Fawcett-Adriano Concert Dates, Guildford, Barnsley, Stockport – UK
Silvia Olari and Romano Viazzani Concert, London – UK
Shane Brogan French Restaurant Residency, Edinburgh – UK
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2015 China Youth Accordion Year Opening Ceremony, Beijing - Chinaby Harley Jones |
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 Video: Opening Ceremony Chinese Youth Accordion Orchestra conducted by Chen Weiliang performing the theme music for the 2015 China Youth Accordion Year titled "We All Love the Accordion". This work was composed for the 2015 China Youth Accordion Year by Zhang Tianyu.The Opening Ceremony of the 2015 China Youth Accordion Year and the Symposium of Accordion Education's Development and Innovation took place on the 6th April at the Beijing Childrens Palace. View 28 page full color program: 2015ChinaYouth The concert featured children, 9 years to 17 years who had been invited from around China to join over 100 young accordionists from the Beijing area, to perform in accordion orchestras and groups for this concert. The conductors were: Chen Weiliang and Ji Yuchen from the Beijing Childrens Palace and Zhao Wei of Yong Tai Primary School. Also performing was an orchestra of accordion teacher trainees who were participating in the Accordion Education Symposium. Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) General Secretary Kimmo Mattila (read speech: 2015April.pdf) and the President of the China Accordion Association (CAA) and CIA Vice-President Prof. Li Cong opened the event to a full hall of supportive parents and audience. A full report of the concert including videos will attached to next weeks news. Picture below: Compere Crystal Wang reads the inscription on the beautiful candle holder held by Li Cong which Kimmo Mattila presented and then lights to signify the Opening of the 2015 China Youth Accordion Year. |
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“Arrasate Hiria” International Accordion Competition, Arrasate-Mondragón – Spainby Rob Howard |
 Hauspoz Euskal Herriko Akordoei Elkartea announces the XXIII “Arrasate Hiria” International Accordion Competition that will take place in Arrasate-Mondragón (Basque Country), Spain, between December 4th and the 7th 2015.Cash prizes, certificates and trophies will be awarded to the first three placed competitors. The winner will be invited to perform in concert at the 2016 event. Entry closing date is 30th of September 2015. Download full information and competition rules including entry form at: 2015Arrasate |
Brandon McPhee Congratulated by the Scottish Parliament, Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
 The highly accomplished teenage accordionist Brandon McPhee has had the unique honour of being officially congratulated in the Scottish Parliament. The motion was set up by Rob Gibson, Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP. The citation reads:Congratulations to Brandon McPhee, Young Caithness Accordion Champion That the Parliament congratulates the 18-year-old Accordionist, Brandon McPhee from Caithness, on selling out Eden Court Theatre in Inverness on 28 February 2015; understands that he is the youngest person from Caithness to achieve such a feat; Congratulates him on being the All Scotland Senior Accordion Champion 2014, the first button box player to win in 27 years, alongside many more awards, including the All Scotland Junior Accordion Champion, Junior Perth All Scotland Accordion and Fiddle Champion, All Scotland Button Key Accordion Champion three years in a row, National Association Accordion and Fiddle Competition Open Button Box Champion, Guest Artist of the Year at the Annual Box and Fiddle Fellowship Input Awards, winner of the Duncan Campbell Memorial Trophy, winner of the Under 19s Open Accordion Championship at the Royal National Mod when he was only 15 and a Royal National Mod Senior Gold Medal Winner three times as well as numerous local awards; recognises his contribution to Scottish and country music; Considers that he is an excellent role model to all young people who wish to pursue their dreams of playing an musical instrument, and wishes him all the best for the future. Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Jean Urquhart, Roderick Campbell, David Stewart, Joan McAlpine, Mary Scanlon, Christina McKelvie, Mike MacKenzie, Adam Ingram, Dennis Robertson, Richard Lyle, Jamie McGrigor, John Finnie, Angus MacDonald, David Torrance, Nigel Don, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Dave Thompson, Sandra White |
Musikmesse 2015 Frankfurt - Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 Be there from 14th to 18th April - when the doors open for 2015 Frankfurt Musikmesse – spirit of music! The international fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and music business connections.Trade visitor days: 15th to 16th April, 9 am to 6 pm Public visitor days: 17th to 18th April, 9 am to 6 pm The Frankfurt Musikmesse is the world's leading trade fair for the world of music. There, you will find a complete range of products with everything required for making music, not to mention innumerable workshops, concerts, demonstrations and discussion events. This year all "free reed instruments" will return to the beautiful Hall 3.1 and a large accordion/diatonic Display in Hall 5.0 B38 (Roland) - so do not miss!!! A full report of the event will be on this news. |
2015 South Pacific Accordion Championships Entries Closing – New Zealandby Heather Masefield |
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 Entries close on April 12th for the 2015 South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival, held in Auckland on Saturday 30th May and Sunday 31st May. Download the rules and entry information at: 2015 NZ Prospectus New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) President Sonja Palinich writes: “The NZAA is delighted to once again have the use of the Raye Feedman Arts Centre, a venue which is ideally suited with excellent acoustics, lighting and superb facilities all under one roof”. For 2015, the rules for the international categories closely follow the rules of the Coupe Mondiale. The South Pacific solo Championship category has exactly the same rules as the Coupe Mondiale Masters category and the South Pacific entertainment category has exactly the same rules as the Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment category. Past events reports at: South Pacific Daily Reports Rules and full information, download: 2015 NZ Prospectus |
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Video: Motion Trio Perform Balcan Dance - Polandby Harley Jones |
| Motion Trio released 12 March 2015 this video performing Balcan Dance. |
Calum MacLean (1934-2001), Scotland - UKby Rob Howard |
 Calum MacLean, one of Scotland’s finest accordionists and composers of music in both Scottish and Continental genres, passed away on April 3rd at the age of 80. Calum MacLean was born in Tobermory, Isle of Mull in 1934. The youngest of a family of eight, he was given a single row melodeon at the age of nine, progressed to a 2-row Hohner diatonic, and then took up the 5-row Continental chromatic at the age of fourteen, which Calum persevered with, teaching himself to read and write music. In his formative years, Bobby MacLeod, the Isle of Mull’s other great accordion star player, influenced Calum’s playing. In 1970 Calum won the Coupe d' Europe (European Championship) in Bad Godesberg, Germany, and went on to establish himself as one of his nation’s finest musicians, performing many times on BBC TV and radio. Essentially a solo accordionist rather than part of the dance band scene, Calum was also a great composer of music for accordion, and was particularly adept at writing pieces that are pastiches of French musette, Swiss, Latin, Italian, etc. Many of his 300+ compositions have been published, and also recorded. The composers Calum MacLean particularly admired over the years include Pietro Frosini, Pietro Deiro, and Scotland’s Ian Holmes. The range of music featured on Calum MacLean’s recordings is varied and impressive, and his style is much admired. Calum and his wife Jean were married for over 50 years and his son Calum Jnr is now keeping up the family musical tradition. |
Video: Accordion Rock Orchestrion Perform Don't Stop Me Now - Russiaby Harley Jones |
| Accordion Rock Orchestrion (Live) - Don't Stop Me Now This cover version of the great Queen song was recorded live at Saint Petersburg JFC Jazz Club 13th March 2015. |
Marco Lo Russo New CD ‘Il grande cinema versione Jazz’, Rome – Italyby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Marco Lo Russo and pianist Gino Marcelli have combined their respective talents on a brand new recording, ‘Il grande cinema versione Jazz’ (Big screen version Jazz), which is a collection of jazz versions of famous motion picture soundtracks, performed “with an Italian twist”.The CD ‘Il grande cinema versione Jazz’ is available from April 9th via Marco lo Russo’s website www.marcolorusso.com For further information email: dina@marcolorusso.com |
Video: Accordion Masterclass, Bach BWV 1060by Harley Jones |
| Published on Mar 22, 2015 Bach - Concerto for 2 Harpsichords in C minor BWV1060 1 / 3 Allegro filmed at rehearsal Performers are: Rada Petrovic, accordion (class Grzegorz Stopa) Georgel Popa, accordion (class Grzegorz Stopa) Mirjam Nill, violin (class Dominika Falger) Irene Malizia, violin Antonio Chorbadzhiyski, violoncello (class Georg Baich) Anna Frisanova, viola (class Alexander Zemtsov) |
‘14 Years Ago’: London Accordion Festival announcement in April 2001by Rob Howard |
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 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending April 13th 2001 included an announcement that in December that year there would be the London Accordion Festival, to be held at Wembley Conference Centre. Organised by Romano Viazzani, this would be a large-scale accordion spectacular, featuring a large roster of international accordionists. This event followed, in quick succession, accordion festivals in Bridlington and Pakefield, and the CIA Coupe Mondiale held in London – an impressive sequence of accordion events in the UK. London Accordion Festival – England Contributed by Romano Viazzani The London Accordion Festival will be held on December 8th and 9th in Wembley, London. The event will include two Gala Concerts featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra accompanying various accordionists playing everything from newly commissioned works to Piazzolla and soloists Vladimir Zubitsky, Gervasio Marcosignori and Simone Zanchini with Hallo Mr Sax (a 12-piece saxophone ensemble with percussion). "Jazz After Hours" will follow the two gala concerts with Jack Emblow and Frank Marocco. Other events include daytime mini concerts, an afternoon Tea Dance, Trade Fair, competitions for players and composers, masterclasses and workshops. Performers include Romano Viazzani, Owen Murray, Frederic Deschamps, Corrado Medioli, Gary Blair, David Lukins, David Farmer, Jean Pierre Goncalves Lima, Veli Kujala, Susanne Kohler, Mauro Carra, Vincenzo Abbracciante, Djordje Gajic, Jerome Richard, Marielle Roy, KODA, The Czardas Duo, The High Society Dance Orchestra and students of the Royal Academy of Music. |
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Milos Milivojevic in ‘Swanhunter’, London – UKby Rob Howard |
 Milos Milivojevic will be performing alongside the Opera North in ‘Swanhunter’ in April and May. ‘Swanhunter’ is an inventive fusion of opera, puppetry and live action, based on a tale from the Finnish folk epic ‘The Kalevala’. It is suitable for ages 7+, lasts approximately 1 hour 10mins (no interval), and sung in English.Dates: April 10th, 7pm – Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House, London April 11th, 2pm and 7pm - Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House, London April 16th, 7pm – Howard Assembly Room, Leeds April 17th, 7pm - Howard Assembly Room, Leeds April 18th, 2pm and 7pm - Howard Assembly Room, Leeds April 21st, 7pm – Lighthouse, Poole, Dorset April 22nd, 7.30pm – Cambridge Junction April 24th, 7.30pm – Cast, Doncaster April 25th, 7pm – The Lowry, Salford Quays, Manchester April 26th, 7pm – Alnwick Playhouse April 27th, 1.30pm - Alnwick Playhouse April 29th, 7pm – Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Hexham April 30th, 11am – Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Hexham May 1st, 7pm – Gulbenkian, Canterbury May 2nd, 2pm – Gulbenkian, Canterbury May 3rd, 7pm – Harrogate Theatre The London-based Serbian accordionist Milos Milivojevic now publishes his own newsletter containing news of his activities. For further information email: milosmusic@hotmail.com |
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham’s Tour, England, Isle of Man - UKby Rob Howard |
  The highly popular Scottish fiddle/accordion duo Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham have just begun an April tour of venues in England, which includes: April 10th – The Maltings Theatre, Berwick-on-Tweed TW15 1AJ April 11th – Victoria Hall, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD19 3AS April 12th, 8pm - Waterside Arts Centre, Sale, Cheshire M33 7ZF April 13th, 7.30pm – Theatre by the Lake, Keswick CA12 5DJ April 14th, 7.30pm – Queens Hall Arts Centre, Hexham NE46 3LS April 15th – Firth Hall, Sheffield University S10 2DG April 18th – Centenary Centre, Isle of Man IM5 1HQ April 20th, 7.30pm – Uppingham Theatre LE15 9UD April 21st – Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG April 22nd – Anvil Arts, Churchill Way, Basingstoke RG21 7QR April 23rd – Turner Sims Concert Hall, University, Southampton SO17 1BJ April 25th, 7.30pm – Marsham Town Hall, Little Market Place, Ripon HG4 4DY Aly Bain has long been one of Scotland’s finest traditional fiddle players, and Phil Cunningham is similarly one of Scotland’s finest accordionists, pianists and composers. Both Aly and Phil have presented music programmes for BBC television. For further information email: chris@adastra-music.co.uk |
Rencontre de l’Accordeon, Halluin – Franceby Rob Howard |
  From 4pm on Saturday April 11th"Rencontre de l’Accordeon" a regional festival, takes place at the Salle de Fetes ‘Le Manege’, Halluin. This will be a concert, featuring the highly accomplished accordionist brothers Jerome and Michael Richard, and L’orchestra d’accordeons d’Halluin. On Sunday April 12th, 2.30pm until 7pm, Jerome Richard and his orchestra will play for dancing. |
Erika’s Tea Dance, Lessines – Belgiumby Rob Howard |
 The busy and popular Erika, known in Belgium as ‘The Princess of the Accordion’ and her keyboard accompanist Jean-Marie play for a tea dance on:Sunday April 12th at the 2.30pm at the Centre Culturel Rene Magritte Lessines Belgium |
Craven Accordion Orchestra Open Rehearsal, West Yorkshire – UKby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| The Craven Accordion Orchestra (MD Harry Hinchcliffe) will hold a final rehearsal, open to the public, on Tuesday April 14th, 7.45pm, at the Old Chapel Rooms, Glusborn Institute, West Yorkshire. Free admission, all are welcome. This will be an opportunity to see the Craven Accordion Orchestra going through their final rehearsal before playing at this year’s NAO UK Championships at The Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool on Saturday April 18th. For further information email: cravenschoolofmusic@hotmail.co.uk |
Pierre Laval Tango Concert, Bethany – Franceby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Pierre Lavalperforms in concert with his quintet El Truco on Friday April 17th 9pm at Salle Diapason 26 rue Alain Cosas 51450 Bethany France The concert includes many of Astor Piazzolla’s tangoes Admission is 8 Euro. For further information email: info@eltruco.fr |
Pearl Fawcett-Adriano Concert Dates, Guildford, Barnsley, Stockport – UKby Rob Howard |
 Virtuoso accordionist Pearl Fawcett-Adriano performs in April and May, as follows:Friday April 17th, doors open 7pm – Guildford Accordion Club, Ripley Village Hall, Ripley, Surrey GU23 6AF Tuesday April 28th, 7.30pm – White Rose Organ Society, Dodworth Central Social Club, 5 Station Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 3JA Wednesday May 6th, 7.30pm – a World Accordion Day event: concert starring Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, featuring a tribute to the late Adrian Dante; supporting spots by the Stockport AC Band (MD Derek Stubbs) and the Stockport AC Orchestra (MD Brian Jenkins); venue – Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel St, Woodley, Stockport SK6 1NF. For further information email: pearladriano@hotmail.com |
Silvia Olari and Romano Viazzani Concert, London – UKby Rob Howard |
  London-based Italian singer/songwriter Silvia Olari, who has had considerable success in Italy where she was signed by Warner after reaching the final stages of Amici, an Italian TV talent show, performs in concert with accordionist Romano Viazzani on Saturday April 18th, 9.30pm, at Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec, 140 Newington Butts, Kennington, London SE11 4RN. Some of her songs have been already successfully translated into English and this will be Silvia Olari’s UK concert debut. The music will feature many of Silvia’s own songs in English and Italian as well as songs by other composers. Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec is a wonderful French restaurant with a lovely upstairs cabaret room. One could even go and have supper in the restaurant then attend the concert afterwards. Don’t miss this concert. It promises to be a real treat.For further information email: romanoviazzani@hotmail.co.uk |
Shane Brogan French Restaurant Residency, Edinburgh – UKby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Shane Brogan is now resident at the Pierre Victoire Restaurant, 18 Eyre Place, Edinburgh EH3 5EP, on Saturdays from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Shane Brogan comes from the west coast of Scotland, where he was born along with his twin brother Paul in 1971. His late father, Neil Brogan, who played the accordion, was a huge influence on Shane’s desire to learn the accordion, and he studied with Jim Hutcheon, from Ayr. Shane went on to study music at Napier University, Edinburgh, where he graduated with a diploma in music, specialising in the accordion, piano and composition. He was the very first accordionist ever to be accepted by the university. Shane went on to study jazz improvisation and also began writing music. He began performing with his twin brother, Paul, who plays keyboards and drums, and later joined The Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra as one of their accordionists, which led to him going with them on three major tours abroad to Canada, USA and all around Europe, performing on TV and radio, whilst recording albums and videos. For further information email: s.b.m.p.ltd@gmail.com |
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Updated Site: Franco Cambareri New Work Fantasia Rumbescaby Franco Cambareri |
 Franco Cambareri has released a new work:Catalog No: cfranco195 - Fantasia Rumbesca (solo) as an eSheet, able to be purchased online with credit card and sent to you by email. Fantasia Rumbesca is a simple piece of Latin Style Music |
Work Titled Koriana Released for Online Sale by Gary Daverne - New Zealandby Gary Daverne |
 Composer, conductor Gary Daverne OMNZ has released his solo composition Koriana for sale online. This work includes standard bass and free bass segments. Catalog No: ED0270_DThis work won the 2009 Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Award for Best New Original Work. The soundtrack of the 2009 Coupe Mondiale prize giving performance by Edward Giffney is available online at: Catalog No: coupe2009 Updated Site: Gary Daverne Homepage and eTracks (mp3) Page |
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