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10th Victoria International Accordion Festival and Competitions - Canada
Ksenija Sidorova CD ‘Carmen’, Riga - Latvia
Daily Reports/Video: 2016 Australian International Accordion Championships and Festival – Australia
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
TV Performance: Marina Devyatova and Bayan-Mix - Russia
Daily Reports/Video: Winners 2016 South Pacific Accordion Championships - New Zealand
Auckland Accordion Symphonietta Peforms Beatles Magic - New Zealand
Jovan Rnjak @ Black Country Accordion Club, West Midlands – UK
14 Years Ago: Accordion Master Class in Bulgaria in 2002
Future events |
New Tango Quintet to perform Piazzolla, London – UK
Elena Reekie Workshop, Sydney – Australia
Giancarlo Caporilli Concert, Recoaro Terme - Italy
Hanzhi Wang Recital, Copenhagen – Denmark
Lácides Romero ‘Duo Nuevo Mundo’ Concerts – Colombia
Tony Kearney @ Guildford AC, Surrey – UK
Karen Tweed Concerts, Teaching – Germany, Finland, UK
Accordion Mass Appeal, New York – USA
New and Updated Sites |
New: Auckland March Solo and Duet Versions Released for Online Sale by Gary Daverne
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41st PIF International "Città di Castelfidardo" – Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 The 41st PIF International "Città di Castelfidardo" will take place from 22nd to 25th September 2016. The competitions again have categories for accordion soloists and groups and many festival performances and concerts. 2016 PIF Artistic Director is Christian Riganelli.Competition entries for 2016 are free. All entry applications must arrive no later than 31st August 2016. Additionally, the first 40 solo entrants and the first 90 entrants across all other categories will have the possibility of free lodging, one night for Italian entrants and two nights for non Italian entrants. Full details in the regulations brochure. Download the regulations in: Chinese: 2016cn English: 2016PIF French: 2016fr Portuguese: 2016pt Russian: 2016ru |
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10th Victoria International Accordion Festival and Competitions - Canadaby Harley Jones |
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| Special Guests: Grayson Masefield (New Zealand) Tian Jianan (China) and Jelena Milojevic (Canada). The 2016 Victoria International Accordion Competition on 30th July has 1 ensemble and 6 solo categories. Entries have been received from from Europe, South America, China and North America with the entry closing date being: Postmarked no later than June 30, 2016. This year the Victoria International Accordion Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary. During the previous 9 years, the festival has become strongly established with probably the greatest achievement being the hosting of the 66th Coupe Mondiale in 2013, involving hundreds of accordionists from all over the world showcasing their talents to large audiences and very large worldwide internet video audiences. Guest artists in previous festivals include (alphabetical order): Ludovic Beier, Concertino Ensemble, Quartetto Gelatto, Frank Marocco, Grayson Masefield, Jelena Milojevic, Renzo Ruggieri, Alexander Sevastian, Trio Voronezh, World Accordion Orchestra (conductor Joan Sommers) being just some of the names who thrilled the audiences in Victoria during the last decade. This year's celebratory festival is welcoming back two great accordionists of our young generation, Grayson Masefield from New Zealand and Tian Jianan from China. They will be joined by Jelena Milojevic, the Artistic Director of the Festival, who has also been a winner of international competitions. These three performers have won over 50 highest international prizes in their careers and their concert will be a night to remember. As for the ensembles, the festival has invited the famous Concertino from Moldova, but their participation is still uncertain. The ensemble Los Del Mapocho from Chile will come to Victoria for the first time and will be presenting Chilean traditional music. The BC Accordion Orchestra, Maureen Jarosh Accordion Ensemble, Victoria Accordion Club Band, Bucan Bucan, Mary Ross-Klektau and many other local groups will also contribute to the celebration. The BC Accordion Society, organiser since 2010, has provided many reasons for accordion lovers to spend an unforgettable week in beautiful Victoria BC, from July 26-31, this year. The detailed event schedule will be released shortly. For further information, email: contact@bcaccordion.ca |
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Ksenija Sidorova CD ‘Carmen’, Riga - Latviaby Rob Howard |
 Video: Ksenija Sidorova performing at the Night of the Proms in Belgium. The concert was aired by EEN in Belgium. This video contains Carmen (with Il Novecento) and All Rise (with Il Novecento and Blue).Latvian accordionist Ksenija Sidorova’s new CD ‘Carmen’, released on June 3rd, is a vibrant and exotic new instrumental take on Georges Bizet's operatic masterpiece, infused with a modern sound and original Latin spirit. She performs Bizet’s music with the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sascha Goetzel. The melodies of the world's most famous opera are re-imagined in captivating Oriental colours and the irresistible rhythms of Latin American dance. Sidorova interprets the title role, tracing the passionate, tragic destiny of this iconic Femme Fatale on her debut album for Deutsche Grammophon. Ksenija introduced her ‘Carmen’ in November-December 2014 at the Night of the Proms, performing a medley of Carmen highlights with symphony orchestra to tens of thousands in major arena and stadium venues across Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Tracks: Carmen's Walk, Seguidillas, La Siesta, Chanson Bohème, Love Song, Soir mélancolique, Sunrise over Seville, In the Cards, La Fiesta, The Other Woman, Spanish Pride, À la bohémienne, Date with Destiny, Reflections, Daybreak, Toreador (Los Toreros), Carmen's Shadow. For further information email: sales@europadisc.co.uk |
Daily Reports/Video: 2016 Australian International Accordion Championships and Festival – Australiaby Harley Jones |
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 Daily Reports and video of the 2016 Australian International Accordion Championships and Festival organised including photographs, video and results are online at: Australian International ChampionshipsThe Daily Reports are sponsored by: Accordion House Importer/Retailer, serving Australasia with fine accordions and service since 1957. |
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Accordion and Harmonica Museum Reopens, Trossingen – Germanyby Rob Howard |
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| The German Harmonica and Accordion Museum has recently been reopened. Nearly 25,000 different harmonicas from all over the world are represented in all aspects and variations, many having a high cultural and historic value. The ingenuity and adaption of current trends which created models like the ‘Zeppelin’ and ‘Banana’ harmonica are displayed in a modern well designed setting and are lovingly preserved by curator Martin Huffier, and make up the largest single collection in the world. There is also a huge permanent display of some 500 square metres with a large variety of piano and diatonic accordions, as well as the history of these fabulous instruments. One can see the construction of the instruments and the history of their cultural development. The museum tour ends with an attractive multi-media room where movies, documentaries and lectures are also given. A visit includes the story of Matthias Hohner, his rise to fortune and the assimilation of his numerous competitors. The museum (Deutsches Harmonikamuseum) is housed at the former factory building on the original Hohner factory site, Hohnerstraße 4/1, 78647 Trossingen, Germany. For further information email: harmonika-museum@t-online.de |
TV Performance: Marina Devyatova and Bayan-Mix - Russiaby Harley Jones |
| Marina Devyatova and "Bayan-Mix" performing "Oh, Mom" Published on May 8, 2016. |
Daily Reports/Video: Winners 2016 South Pacific Accordion Championships - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
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| Daily Reports of the 2016 South Pacific and New Zealand Accordion Championships & Festival, Saturday 4th June and Sunday 5th June, including results, photos and video are online at: 2016SouthPac |
Auckland Accordion Symphonietta Peforms Beatles Magic - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
| Video: To conclude the Finale Concert of the 2016 South Pacific Accordion Championships, held last weekend, was the Auckland Accordion Symphonietta conducted by Lionel Reekie performing Beatles Magic, arranged by Gary Daverne. |
Jovan Rnjak @ Black Country Accordion Club, West Midlands – UKby Lou Ambrose |
 Monday May 23rd was a very pleasant sunny day thus creating a nice relaxing atmosphere for the evening concert with Jovan Rnjak. Jovan has been to our club before so we were familiar with his singing and playing and especially with his face as he always looks relaxed and smiling. The concert began with him singing a selection of popular songs that we were familiar with and able to join in. After the interval Ray Izod took to the stage and played a selection of what I call ‘Accordion Classics’ which went down very well with our members. We do not hear many of the classics these days but Ray enjoys playing them and has certainly improved on his repertoire since he retired from his job. I still miss the old days of the accordion when accordion music ruled and tunes such as ‘The Waltz of the Flowers’, ‘Entry of the Gladiators’ and the many Souza marches were performed on a regular basis. As announced, Jovan returned and began to play many of my favourites including ‘Czardas’ and ‘Dark Eyes’. He then changed to singing popular Tom Jones songs and finished with the old favourite sing-along tunes - Jovan is an excellent accordionist. Our club has decided to go ahead with a recruiting campaign to attract new members and hopefully some young members. A whole page in a local magazine plus inviting new members to join and to encourage them, Barry Smith has made an offer of free lessons and the loan of an accordion. The loan of an accordion also applies to members. The Black Country Accordion Club meets on alternate Mondays, 7.30pm, at The Rowley Regis Disability Centre in Rowley Regis, near Birmingham. Future dates include accordionist and comedian Alan Stott on June 27th, and the Kyiv Duo, on tour from the Ukraine, on July 25th. For further information email: lumicprod@aol.com |
14 Years Ago: Accordion Master Class in Bulgaria in 2002by Rob Howard |
| The Accordions Worldwide News for June 7th 2002 included news of an accordion master class held in Bulgaria. This event made history as the first event of its kind held in a President's apartment – see below. Successful Accordion Master Class – Bulgaria Contributed by Diana Stancheva, Accordion Magic A six day accordion master class, directed by Yugoslavian teacher, performer and composer Zoran Bojanic took place recently in the magnificent hall of the hotel complex ‘Kamenitza’ in Plovdiv, organized by the Bulgarian Organization of Accordionists. Over 25 accordionists and teachers from seven Bulgarian towns participated in the event. Being an excellent professional, and with his modesty, tact and generosity, Zoran Bojanic won the love of everybody and gave all of them knowledge and aesthetic pleasure. Due to an error the original venue was double booked for the final two days of the seminar, so the hotel complex generously offered the President's apartment of the hotel and the master class continued there. It is believed that this is the first time in the world that an accordion master class has been held in a President's apartment! |
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Declan Aungier Plays for Dancing – Irish Republicby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Declan Aungier plays for dancing this weekend, as follows:Friday June 10th - Arch Ballroom, Tallow, County Waterford Saturday June 11th – Kilcurry Community Centre, County Louth Sun:- 3-6 West County Hotel Ennis Co.Clare Sunday :- 9:45-12:15 Fitzpatricks Clonmore Co.Tipperary Monday:- Gandon Inn Emo Co.Laois Sunday June 12th, 3pm until 6pm – West County Hotel, Ennis, County Clare Sunday June 12th, 9.45pm until 12.15am – Fitzpatricks, Clonmore, County Tipperary Monday June 13th – Gandon Inn, Emo, County Laois Born in 1970, Declan Aungier studied the piano accordion from the age of 9, became interested in Irish/Scottish traditional music at age 13, and became All-Ireland Under 18 Piano Accordion Champion in 1987. He switched to the 5-row Continental button accordion, and now works mainly as a solo entertainer, with many albums to his credit, providing music ranging from Country and Irish, some Irish traditional music, jazz and swing, and music from the present day. Equally skilled on keyboards, piano and guitar, Declan is also church organist in his home village of Rathangen, County Kildare. For further information email: declan@declanaungier.com |
New Tango Quintet to perform Piazzolla, London – UKby Rob Howard |
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| Romano Viazzani (accordion), John Bailey (piano), Yaron Stavi (double bass), Corinna Hentschel (violin) and Jonathan Preiss (guitar) have formed a new Tango quintet which will make its debut at The London Encounter, ETC venues, 155 Bishopsgate, London on Saturday June 11th. The ensemble will play in the musical part of the cultural event called ‘Music and the ‘other’’, which starts at 7.30pm. They will be performing the whole of Astor Piazzolla’s ‘Ángel Suite’ (Milonga del Ángel, Muerte del Ángel, Resurrección del Ángel). It is hoped that this will be the first of many tango-oriented concerts in the future. Romano Viazzani recorded this suite on a CD as solo accordion pieces, but this is the first time any of the musicians involved, who have all played in tango before, have performed it in with the original line-up Piazzolla scored for (if you allow a bit of artistic licence for the accordion playing the bandoneon part). Yaron Stavi frequently plays double bass with no less than Richard Galliano himself, and Corinna Hentschel had her own Piazzolla Ensemble in her native Germany. For further information email: romanoviazzani@hotmail.co.uk |
Elena Reekie Workshop, Sydney – Australiaby Rob Howard |
 Elena Reekie, from New Zealand, holds a workshop aimed at developing improvisational skills and harmony, and applying them in instrumental music. This workshop takes place during the 2016 Australian International Accordion Championships, taking place on Saturday June 11th and Sunday 12th at the Club Marconi, 121-133 Prairie Vale Rd, Bossley Park, Sydney. For further information email: tats64@gmail.com |
Giancarlo Caporilli Concert, Recoaro Terme - Italyby Rob Howard |
 Giancarlo Caporilli performs in concert on Sunday June 12th, 4pm, at the Teatro Comunale, Recoaro Terme, Italy.Giancarlo Caporilli is Professor of Accordion at the Conservatory in Rome. |
Hanzhi Wang Recital, Copenhagen – Denmarkby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 Accordionist Hanzhi Wang performs a solo recital on Wednesday June 15th, 6.30pm until 7.30pm, at the Studio Hall, The Royal Danish Academy of Music, DenmarkHer program will include JS Bach - 3 movements from ‘Partita No.2 in C Minor’ Sofia Gubaidulina – ‘De Profundis’ Martin Lohse – ‘Passing 1’, ‘Menuetto’, ‘Passing 3’ Edvard Grieg – ‘Lyric pieces’ Moritz Moszkowski – ‘Etincelles’ Richard Galliano – ‘Fou Rire’, ‘Tango Pour Claude’ Hanzhi Wang (born 1990), from China, is considered to be one of the shining stars among the young upcoming generation of classical accordionists. She tours all over the world as a soloist and chamber musician, and has made several TV and radio appearances in many countries. She has won some of the most important international competitions, including Beijing, Klingenthal in Germany, Arrasate in Spain, and Castelfidardo in Italy. Hanzhi Wang has also become very popular amongst contemporary composers, and some have dedicated their works to her, including Martin Lohse (Denmark) and James Black (UK). |
Lácides Romero ‘Duo Nuevo Mundo’ Concerts – Colombiaby Rob Howard |
 The highly accomplished Duo Nuevo Mundo - Lácides Romero (accordion) and Francisco Rivera (clarinet) - perform a series of concerts in northern Colombia this month, as follows:June 16th - Valledupar June 21st - San Andres Islas June 22nd - Cartagena June 23rd - Barranquilla June 24th - Santa Marta June 28th - Riohacha June 30th - Montería Their programme includes classical music by Handel, Dvorak, and Rossini, plus Cuban Contradance music, Braziklian Choro pieces, and Colombian traditional music. For further information email: lacidesromero@gmail.com |
Tony Kearney @ Guildford AC, Surrey – UKby Rob Howard |
 On Friday June 17th, doors open at 7.30pm, the Guildford Accordion Club welcome Ireland’s Tony Kearney, a Shand Morino accordion entertainer as their guest. The organizer is John Cumiskey.Don't forget to bring your accordions for our Playalong session. Venue: The Ripley Village Hall, Ripley, Surrey GU23 6AF. Refreshments included in the admission charge. All are welcome at this friendly and popular accordion club, who have now celebrated their 25th anniversary. For further information email: anita.boothby@guildford-accordion-club.org.uk |
Karen Tweed Concerts, Teaching – Germany, Finland, UKby Rob Howard |
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| Accordionist Karen Tweed this and next month, as follows: Friday June 17th, 7pm – duo with button accordionist/fiddler Nick Wiseman-Ellis at Kombüse 53° Nord, Hauptstraße 28, 21787 Oberndorf, Germany. Tickets: 11€ adv./13€ on the door. Monday June 27th to Friday July 1st - Karen Tweed & Timo Alakotila teaching and in concert, Haapavesi Summer School, Finland Saturday July 2nd - 5pm - Karen Tweed & Timo Alakotila in concert, Haapavesi Festival Saturday July 9th – Karen Tweed & Timo Alakotila in concert, Rääkkylä Kihaus Festival Monday/Tuesday July 11th/12th - Karen Tweed & Timo Alakotila at the Kaustinen Festival Saturday July 16th and Sunday July 17th – Lakhsmi Trio (Anna Sacchini - sitar and harp, Karen Tweed – accordion, Mirko Vignali – guitar) at Rhythm Tree Festival, Isle of Wight Tuesday July 19th and Thursday 21st – teaching in Worcester; information via Karen Tweed’s website Karen Tweed, born in England but now living in Ireland, is steeped in Irish traditional music and has recorded and performed in this genre for many years. She also performs in other genres, and has featured on over 30 CDs. She won 5 All Ireland titles on piano accordion and melodica in the late 1970s/early 80s, performed with the Poozies, and is the main piano accordion tutor at the World Music Centre, University of Limerick, and a regular tutor for the Bmus Degree in folk and traditional music at Newcastle University and at The Sage, Gateshead. |
Accordion Mass Appeal, New York – USAby Rob Howard |
| Mass Appeal Accordions is an event taking place on Tuesday June 21st, 6-7pm, in Carroll Park, Brooklyn, New York. Throughout the day there will be solo accordionists and groups with accordion players performing, leading up to the Mass Appeal at 6pm when players will gather together to perform en masse. The music performed will be ‘Cantus for Benjamin Britten’ (Arvo Part), ‘High Summer-Brood V’ (Peter Flint), ‘Vegetative States’ (Peter Flint), and ‘Chusedl No. 6’ (Sy Kushner). A rehearsal is planned for June 20th in Brooklyn. Music for this event is posted at robertduncanmusic.com. For further information email: brooklynaccordionclub@gmail.com |
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Updated Site, Available Again, Frank Marocco 3 CD Set & Book - Germanyby Harley Jones |
 Now available again is the Frank Marocco 3 CD set and a beautifully presented book titled "Jazz On The Road, Volume 1-3" Catalog: ks550The book describes Frank Marocco's musical life in extensive texts enriched with many never-before published photos and significant interviews. The author is accordionist, conductor and music historian Thomas Eickhoff. |
New: Auckland March Solo and Duet Versions Released for Online Sale by Gary Daverneby Gary Daverne |
 Composer, conductor, arranger Gary Daverne OMNZ has released his duet composition Auckland March for sale online. This work is for standard bass. View sample page. Purchase with credit card online. Catalog No: ED0059 This work is composed so that the solo version of Auckland March is the same as the first accordion of the duet work, so the person learning the 1st part can also perform the work solo. Auckland March solo version: ED0275_D Updated Site: Gary Daverne Homepage and eTracks (mp3) Page |
Updated Site: Chapter 19, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Frequently Midiagnosed - USAby Harley Jones |
 Chapter 19 of the book "Play Your Accordion Without Pain" by John Bonica PT CMP NZRP is now released. Chapter 19 is headed: Frequently misdiagnosed medical conditions of the arm and hand - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Information about all the chapters now available at: John Bonica There will be a minimum of 24 chapters, 19 chapters released so far. Special introductory offer, you can purchase the whole book for US$22 (or Euro equivalent) and be sent each chapter by e-mail as it is released. For more information, and to purchase: John Bonica |
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