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13th World Music Festival, Innsbruck - Austria
13th Annual Accordion Art Festival Award Results - Italy
Accordion at 2019 Macedonia Pearl Folk Seminar - Macedonia
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
New CD: Iñaki Alberdi and Carlos Mena Released CD - Spain
New Publication by Matti Rantanen: “The Accordion in Art Music in Finland”
“Live at Lunch” at Royal Opera House – UK
Special Guests at Orchestra Concert – New Zealand
Video: Accordion Romance Composed and Performed by Jacques Pellarin
Future events |
Nick Ariondo, Bastille Day Celebrations - USA
“Teapot in the Tuba” Performs at Farmers Markets - Canada
Jean-Louis Noton Masterclass in Manigod – France
Beyond the Pale Concert in Toronto - Canada
Beltango Quinteto Concerts in Saint Ettiene - France
Accordion Spice Charity Concert – England
XII International Accordion Composition Competition “Francisco Escudero” - Spain
London Accordion Orchestra at Norwich Accordion Club’s 50th Anniversary - UK
New and Updated Sites |
New and Updated Site: Yehuda Oppenheimer (1925 - 2012) Music Updated - Israel
New Music Composed by Stas Venglevski - USA
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Record Entries and Countries Participating for 2019 Coupe Mondiale - Chinaby Harley Jones |
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  CIA President Mirco Patarini wrote: "I am delighted to be welcoming so many contestants, delegates, jury and supporters from so many parts of the world to participate in the 72nd Coupe Mondiale being held in Shenzhen China.""A new record of 173 competition entries are registered for the 72nd Coupe Mondiale being held in Shenzhen China. Competitors, Jury and Delegates from 32 countries are participating which is also a new record." "Our CIA member The Accordion Association of Chinese Musicians' Association (CAA) led by Prof. Li Cong are preparing an outstanding event and all those attending will hear competition performances and concerts of the highest level." "For those who are unable to attend the 2019 Coupe Mondiale, they can view the extensive Daily Reports, pictures and information and video of each competitor, including the final Prize Winners Concert, all online at Coupe Mondiale." |
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13th World Music Festival, Innsbruck - Austriaby Harley Jones |
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 Held every three years, the 13th World Music Festival organised by the Deutscher Harmonika-Verband e.V. (DHV) held in Innsbruck between 30th May to 2 June. This festival attracts accordion orchestras and ensembles from all over middle Europe and other countries, as well as featuring top soloist performers and groups in concert. Online report of results, pictures and videos at: 2019Innsbruck |
13th Annual Accordion Art Festival Award Results - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 The 2019 13th Annual Accordion Art Festival was held from June 14th to 16th in Roseto degli Abruzzi, TE, directed by Renzo Ruggieri in collaboration with the Comune di Roseto degli Abruzzi. The event included the 2019 Orpheus Award and the Italia Award International Competition with competitors from all over the world. Competition categories include classical accordion, virtuoso and diatonic for a variety of age groups. Results as follows: ORPHEUS AWARD 2019 Classical Productions: Giorgio Dellarole - Scarlatti Sonatas (Da Vinci) Jazz Productions: Di Bonaventura-Fresu-Bardoscia-Rabbia Altissima Luce (Amadeus) World Productions: Di Bonaventura-Fresu-Filetta Danse Mémoire, Danse (Tuk Music) Alla Carriera: Gianni Coscia VINCITORI "ITALIA AWARD 2019" Groups & Special: Chorocarioca Group (Italy) Classical accordion: Alberto Nardelli (Italy) Virtuoso accordion: Manuel Marchegiani (Italy) Diatonic accordion: Francesco Scarselli (Italy) Renzo Ruggieri Award: Lorenzo Dalla Rosa (Italy) Nicolas Chiaraluce has been successful in category junior Diatonic Accordion. Also awarded from the family was his older brother Cristian who won 1st place in category Junior Accordion. Picture below right: Cristian Chiaraluce (accordion) with Renzo Ruggieri (Artistic Director and organizer of the Festival) and Nicolas Chiaraluce (diatonic accordion). Below is a picture of Nicolas competing. Both brothers perform on accordions manufactured by their family - Fisitalia. |
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Accordion at 2019 Macedonia Pearl Folk Seminar - Macedoniaby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Macedonian Pearl Folk Seminar for music, song and dance will be held at the Hotel Manastir in Berovo, Macedonia from July 25th to August 3rd. The event will include 10 days of folk music, brass bands, orchestral classes, dancing and popular local guests. Each evening there will be a “Live Music Party” with traditional Macedonian instruments. Founder and Director of this event is accordionist Goran Alachki, who has composed over 300 songs, dances and arrangements. He will hold traditional Macedonian folk music seminars and workshops daily throughout the event for soloists and groups. The event has accordionists, singers and dance participants from USA, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, France, Bulgaria and Holland. For further details email: g_alacki@yahoo.com |
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Summer Magic of Classical Music – Croatiaby Christine Johnstone |
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 Accordionist Martina Jembrisak performed a classical concert with the Junge Sinfoniker Basel (conducted by Ulrich Dietsche) at the Croatian National Theatre in Split, Croatia on June 30th. Their program included works by Leonard Bernstein, Mikolaja Majkusiaka and Robert Schumann.The following day Martina had the privilege of playing at the Croatian Radio in Split on a show “Nedjeljni Akvarel” where she also spoke about her studies in Germany as well as the concert at the National Theatre. This project represents a special program of international cooperation between the Split music youth and the Music Academy in Basel. Further concerts were held at the Croatian National Theatre in Šibenik on July 2nd and at the Classic Open Air Zadar on July 4th. |
New CD: Iñaki Alberdi and Carlos Mena Released CD - Spainby Harley Jones |
 Iñaki Alberdi and Carlos Mena released their CD “Cueurs Desolez” in a concert-presentation on Friday, May 31 at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid.Published by IBS Classical, the CD includes works by Josquin Des Prez, Bach, Jesús Torres, Gabriel Erkoreka, Joan Magramé and José María Sánchez-Verdú. In the presentation, which will also include musicologist José Luis García del Busto and IBS Classical director Paco Moya, Iñaki Alberdi and Carlos Mena will perform the works “Mille regretz” by Josquin Des Prez and “Llama de amor vivo” by Jesús Torres. The CD is released by Ibs Classical and Naxos online. Tracks List: 1 Ave maris stella (Arr. for Voice & Accordion) 2 Misa Ave maris setella (Excerpts) (Arr. for Voice & Accordion): V. Benedictus 3 Misa Ave maris setella (Excerpts) (Arr. for Voice & Accordion): VI. Agnus Dei 4 Inviolata, integra et casta es (Arr. for Voice & Accordion) 5 Llama de amor viva 6 Mille regretz (Arr. for Voice & Accordion) 7 Messa di voce 8 Cueurs desolez par toute nation (Arr. for Voice & Accordion) 9 Si en lo mal temps la serena be canta 10 Plaine de dueil et de melancolye (Arr. for Voice & Accordion) 11 Tratado de lagrimas 12 Violin Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne (Arr. for Voice & Accordion) |
New Publication by Matti Rantanen: “The Accordion in Art Music in Finland”by Rob Howard |
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| A new publication in English by Matti Rantanen entitled “The Accordion in Art Music in Finland” has just been released. How was the unprecedented success story of the accordion in art music in Finland developed? In this book, the author Professor Matti Rantanen describes its background, development and present status in musical life. This book is a significant contribution to the international accordion bibliography and is available from The Accordion Institute of Finland. Price: 26€ + mailing costs. For orders email: hanuritalo@harmonikkainstituutti.net |
“Live at Lunch” at Royal Opera House – UKby Christine Johnstone |
 A free concert series entitled “Live at Lunch” is currently underway at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Linbury Theatre Foyer in London until July 26th, 2019.On July 5th, the Opera House featured “Carmen – in 40 minutes!” which was a shortened version of Carmen arranged for piano, accordion and violin, telling the story of how Carmen and Don José fall in love and end up in a state of despair. The arrangement included the famous Habanera, Flower Song and heart-breaking finale. Performers were Romano Viazzani (accordion), Philippa Mo (violin), Kelvin Lim (piano), Alexander James Edwards (tenor) and Marie Elliott (mezzo-soprano). |
Special Guests at Orchestra Concert – New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
 The Auckland Accordion Symphonietta conducted by well known vocalist and accordionist Lionel Reekie, performed their biannual concert entitled “No Words” at the Rose Centre in Belmont, Auckland on July 7th.Special guest performers were Adam Perry and sisters Angela & Jessie Chen who are the New Zealand representatives competing at the Coupe Mondiale World Competition in Shenzhen, China next month. The orchestra program included pieces by Strauss, Rubinstein and Leroy Anderson as well as “Two plus One” (Gary Daverne), finishing with Rossini’s La Scala Di Seta. The Auckland Accordion Symphonietta will hold their next concert on November 24th, 2019. |
Video: Accordion Romance Composed and Performed by Jacques Pellarinby Harley Jones |
| Accordion Romance by Jacques Pellarin. Published on Jul 1, 2019. |
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Nick Ariondo, Bastille Day Celebrations - USAby Harley Jones |
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 Accordionist and composer Nick Ariondo will perform at a Bastille Day celebration on July 14th at Nicole’s Market & café in Pasadena, California.Nick enjoys playing a mix of baroque, classical, world music, folk-ethnic, jazz and modern contemporary music. Patrons can enjoy a Bar-b-que lunch while listening to French music. For details phone: 626-403-5751 |
“Teapot in the Tuba” Performs at Farmers Markets - Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
| “Teapot in the Tuba” duo (which includes Katheryn Petersen on accordion and Mike Allen on clarinet) will entertain at the UBC Farmer’s Market in Vancouver on July 14th. On July 28th they will entertain at the Trout Lake Farmer's Market in Vancouver, BC. Teapot in the Tuba have worked together as a duo for three years and mingles traditional, classical, jazz, original and pop repertoire in potent combinations. |
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Jean-Louis Noton Masterclass in Manigod – Franceby Rob Howard |
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  Video: Julie Blocher performing Phil TangoJean-Louis Noton will hold a week dedicated to the accordion at the Hotel Restaurant “Les Sapins” Wellness & Gourmet in Manigod where he will offer all his talent, his musical knowledge and his technique in a friendly and warm atmosphere. Held from July 17th to 24th, the event will include an accordion masterclass by Jean-Louis Noton and speakers Julie Blocher and Michel Madeira. Amateur and professional accordionists are invited to come and enjoy the speakers. Jean-Louis Noton will offer free training for Odyssey owners. Julie Blocher will discuss: - What positions for the instrument and feel comfortable - How to use the bellows - How to decipher a score - Understand the left hand/right hand keyboard - Improved technique through memorization exercises, finger independence (according to Frédéric Deschamps' method) - Work on pieces according to requests Michel Madeira will cover: Dance musette. For further information email: jl.noton@wanadoo.fr |
Beyond the Pale Concert in Toronto - Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
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| Popular group “Beyond the Pale” are excited to announce a last-minute concert, on July 16th at Beth Tzedec Congregation in Toronto, ON, with the exciting Israeli Yiddish vocalist Vira Lozinsky. The concert is presented in partnership with Beth Tzedec Congregation and with the support of UJA Committee for Yiddish. Beyond the Pale, which includes Milos Popovic (accordion), Aleksandar Gajic (violin), Bret Higgins (bass), Eric Stein (mandolin, mandocello) and Martin van de Ven (clarinets) enjoy playing music inspired by Klezmer and Balkan styles but are influenced by everything from jazz and classical music to bluegrass, newgrass and reggae. Don't miss this rare and special event! Tickets are $10, available at the door only. Please help us plan for adequate seating by RSVP'ing to: 416-781-3511 or email: info@beth-tzedec.org |
Beltango Quinteto Concerts in Saint Ettiene - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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| Balkan Tango Orchestra “Beltango Quinteto” will perform tango concerts in Saint Ettiene, France on July 19th and 20th. Artistic Director Aleksandar Nikolic (bandoneon) is also the founder of Belgrade Tango Association and artistic director of International Belgrade Tango Festival. For further concert details email: info@beltango.com |
Accordion Spice Charity Concert – Englandby Rob Howard |
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| Accordion Spice will be playing in a charity concert for Clic Sargent (a cancer charity) at Levenshulme Baptist Church in Levenshulme, Manchester on Friday August 30th at 7.30pm. The concert is an annual event organised by a couple who have organised concerts for over 20 years. Accordion Spice will play 2 sets which will include accordion marches and popular songs from musicals. Solo performances will also be given by accordionists, pianists and clarinet & saxophone players. For further concert details email: helendavidson.rich@gmail.com |
XII International Accordion Composition Competition “Francisco Escudero” - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
 Entries will close on September 5th for the XII International Accordion Composition competition “Francisco Escudero organised by the Hauspoz Euskal Herriko Akordoei Elkartea.The objective of the contest is to promote the creation of pieces for solo accordion and for accordion in chamber music and their length may not exceed 10 minutes. The works of chamber music must be composed for a maximum of four players in which there is at least one accordion. The competition is open to composers of any age and nationality. Only pieces written after January 2015 will be admitted. Works must never have been previously performed either in public or through any digital or mechanical means. A prizegiving ceremony will be held on September 14th. Please click here for competition information and rules: 2019Escudero.pdf |
London Accordion Orchestra at Norwich Accordion Club’s 50th Anniversary - UKby Christine Johnstone |
| The London Accordion Orchestra are delighted to be appearing for the first time in Norwich to help celebrate the Norwich Accordion Club's 50th Anniversary. It will be a joint concert with NAC performing in the first half of the concert and LAO in the second. Tickets are now on sale for the celebrations which will take place on November 17th at Hellesdon High School in Norwich, Norfolk beginning at 3pm. Their program will include many classical favourites including the Suite from Masquerade by Khachaturian and the much loved Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky. For concert details email: mail@londonao.co.uk |
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New and Updated Sites: CPez Academy by Cory Pesaturo - USAby Harley Jones |
 The CPez Academy is a Private Subscription based Class which provides 2 Masterclasses (90 minutes or so) a month with Cory Pesaturo on the interactive video conference app "Zoom", which can be used with computer, tablet, or phone. The Masterclasses will cover aspects of improvisation for both non-improvisors & more pro-improvisors, music theory for all levels, chord changes, how to jam and learn what you hear instantly, and Many other musical aspects. In addition to the Masterclasses, documents & homework-like assignments will be provided to help out with your learning. Through Zoom, these Masterclasses are fully interactive, and will be archived on private YouTube links, so if you can't be there for the live Masterclass, you can watch it whenever is good for you. |
New and Updated Site: Yehuda Oppenheimer (1925 - 2012) Music Updated - Israelby Harley Jones |
 Following the sad death of Yehuda Oppenheimer in 2012, further music has been added to his site.OY608 Toy Symphony (Solo) arranged by Yehuda Oppenheimer € 5,00 OY609 Ciaccona Variazioni (Solo) composed by Yehuda Oppenheimer € 10,00 More music will be added to his site in the coming weeks. |
New Music Composed by Stas Venglevski - USAby Harley Jones |
 Two new compositions by Stas Venglevski are released.Catalog: vstas060 K's Musette, for solo accordion Catalog: vstas061 Shaking Waltz for solo accordion Sample page online, music emailed to you. |
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