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Hour Radio Broadcast feiert 25 Jahre Craven Akkordeon Orchester - England
Hanzhi Wang Online-Konzert beim Mainly Mozart Festival, Florida - USA
Chaika Band Online-Konzert in Sydney - Australien
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
London Accordion Orchestra Virtual Release of “Daft Punk Medley” – UK2020 Coupe Mondiale, 5 - 11 October, Castro Marim - PortugalPassing of Rose Marie Caccamise, Owner of Roxy’s Music, New York – USAPaolo Picchio – New Book: The Classical Accordion and its RepertoirePassing of John Castiglione, May 26th, 2020, Michigan - USAVow Accordion Band Music Continues Despite Cancellations – Northern IrelandDúo Kasal Online Concert - Portugal
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Gypsy Jazz and Blues Accordion Weekend – UKNew Series “The Whole Note” Premiers Online June 13th - USANoton Masterclasses Confirmed, Manigod - FranceIV International Competition - Vyacheslav Belyakov Prize in Ufa - Russia
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2020 South Pacific and New Zealand Accordion Championships - New ZealandRemembering and Honoring Eugene Ettore - USAHelp Desk, Information needed, Readers CommentsSubmit Your Question, CommentSUBMIT NOW |
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Dieses alte Akkordeon - Eine Hommage an Ilmar Kuljus zu seinem 90. Geburtstag - USAby Susan Graham |
 Video: „Northwest Profiles: Accordion Icon“ wird mit Genehmigung von KSPS PBS, Spokane, Washington, USA, genehmigt. Veröffentlicht am 31. März 2016.Gründer: Dan Grauman schrieb: "Ich habe eine E-Mail von Susan Graham, der Frau von Ilmar Kuljus, erhalten. Ich weiß nicht, ob Sie mit Ilmar vertraut sind. Er war der Lehrer von Patricia Bartell sowie der AAA-Meister Sam Thomas (2007) und Gabe Hall-Rodrigues (2010). Der Anhang ist eine echte "Wohlfühl" -Geschichte, die ich für publikationswürdig hielt. " Ich habe diese schöne Geschichte gelesen und zu einer Zeit in der Geschichte, in der die Welt stark unter der schrecklichen Zerstörung von Leben und Geschäft durch das Corona-Virus gelitten hat, erinnern uns solche Schriften an die Schöpfer dieser Welt, wundervolle Menschen, voller menschlicher Bemühungen , Liebe zur Musik und Bildung. Also bitte lesen Sie : Dieses alte Akkordeon von Susan Graham -------------------------------------------------- ----- Susan Graham schreibt: Der 6. Juni ist der 76. Jahrestag des D-Day (6. Juni 1944) und der 90. Geburtstag von Ilmar. Jeder kennt die Geschichte von D-Day, nur wenige kennen Ilmars Geschichte. Wenn ich ihm sage, dass er alles aufschreiben muss, sagt er, dass niemand interessiert wäre, weil seine Geschichte die gleiche ist wie die aller anderen Einwanderern. Ich bin anderer Ansicht. Die beigefügte Geschichte ist mein Versuch, die Hauptelemente so aufzuzeichnen, wie ich sie gehört habe. This Old Accordion by Susan Graham |
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Hour Radio Broadcast feiert 25 Jahre Craven Akkordeon Orchester - Englandby Christine Johnstone |
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| Anfang 2020 waren große Pläne im Gange, das 25-jährige Bestehen des Craven Accordion Orchestersd in Craven, England, zu feiern. Leider mussten diese Pläne aufgrund der Sperrung und ihrer Einschränkungen aufgehoben werden. Die CAO sind jedoch stolz und aufgeregt zu verkünden, dass eine exklusive einstündige Sondersendung am Sonntag, dem 28. Juni 2020, von 11.00 bis 12.00 Uhr im Drystone Radio, 103.5 FM, ausgestrahlt wird. Das Programm zeigt Highlights aus der 25-jährigen Geschichte der CAO und zeigt viele der besten Momente aus ihren Archiven und zahlreiche alte beliebte Favoriten. Der CAO bedankt sich ganz besonders bei Moderator Steve Brown von Drystone Radio, Matt Annable und Dave Gaunt von Skipton IT Services Ltd für die Unterstützung bei der Ausstrahlung. Der CAO wurde immer für seine Spendenaktionen anerkannt und dieses besondere Ereignis ist keine Ausnahme. Alle erhaltenen Gelder werden an das Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospiz gespendet, eine lokale Wohltätigkeitsorganisation, die ihnen am Herzen liegt. Um für die Veranstaltung zu spenden, wenden Sie sich bitte an Harry Hinchcliffe, CAO-Sekretär, E-Mail: cravenschoolofmusic@hotmail.co.uk |
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Hanzhi Wang Online-Konzert beim Mainly Mozart Festival, Florida - USAby Rob Howard |
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| Video: F-Dur Andante von Mozart - Transkription von Hanzhi, 5. Dezember 2018, Abschlusskonzert in der Studienkonzertsaal der Königlich Dänischen Musikakademie in Kopenhagen. Die Akkordeonistin Hanzhi Wang wird am 13. Juni um 16 Uhr ein Online-Konzert der Miami Chamber Music Society und der University of Miami Libraries geben. Ihr Programm umfasst Werke von Scarlatti, Mozart, Piazzolla, Bach / Gounod und Schnittke. Die Veranstaltung ist Teil des Mainly Mozart Festivals, Folge 5 einer Konzertreihe von Zsolt Bognar. Die Miami Chamber Music Society ist eine gemeinnützige Organisation, die es sich zum Ziel gesetzt hat, dem Publikum in Südflorida erstklassige Kammermusik und innovative Programme anzubieten. Für Details senden Sie bitte ein Email an: miamichambermusicsociety@gmail.com |
Chaika Band Online-Konzert in Sydney - Australienby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: Online-Konzert am 27. Mai. Die beliebte Chaika Band “(zu der auch die Akkordeonistin Emily-Rose Šárkova gehört) wird am 13. Juni 2020 ein Online-Konzert in der Humph Hall in Sydney, Australien, geben. Dieses Live-Konzert wird vier verschiedenen Kamerawinkel anzeigen! |
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Sendung zum letzten Weltakkordeon Tag 6. Juni - Internationalby Christine Johnstone |
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 Eine letzte Sendung6. Juni 2020 Sendung WAD2020 Frühere Sendungen vom 6. Mai, 9. Mai und 23. Mai sind online unter: WAD2020 |
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 On May 5th, 2020 members of the London Accordion Accordion Orchestra and London Accordion Players released their virtual performance of 'Daft Punk Medley'. This piece was arranged by Sam Cullen, principal bass player of the London Accordion Orchestra.Those taking part were asked to play wearing sunglasses, and to send in a video clip dancing in their homes or gardens. A click track was supplied to those taking part to be able to play their part in time. The sound was edited by Ian Watson (picture right), Music Director of the London Accordion Orchestra, and video edited by Sam Cullen. Percussion, keys and guitar was assisted by members of The Divine Comedy. |
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 Mirco Soprani, former Mayor of Castelfidardo, reporter and accordion journalist of many years experience writes: What for now seems an appointment still a long way away, is in fact, less than 4 months before the 73rd Coupe Mondiale in Portugal to be held from 5 to 11 October in the city of Castro Marim, a splendid center of the Algarve. There is a required review of national and international health issues, including confirmation of the date. Almost daily contacts take place with the political side and national health requirements, that see Portugal, like the majority of European nations, emerge in this period from the first phase of the pandemic crisis. However, it is logical that, since it is a world event, it will be necessary to fulfill all Government controls and understand the evolution of COVID 19 in other parts of the globe. "Within the next few weeks - CIA President Mirco Patarini tells us - we will be able to outline the guidelines in detail. There is a willingness on everyone's part to create a great World Coupe Mondiale competition and festival on this occasion - by ensuring everyone is safe." |
by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News
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 Rose Marie Caccamise (Batavia, New York) passed away on June 5th, 2020, at the age of 80. Rose Marie Caccamise (picture left) owned and managed the music store, Roxy’s Music for many years. She carried on the tradition started by her father (Orazio Frank Caccamise) supplying quality instruments, musical repairs, lessons, and service at competitive prices. In 2009, Roxy’s Music Store won the prestigious Business of the Year Award from the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce. Offering lessons, sales, and repairs, Roxy’s quickly became a hub for accordionists from all over the New York area. Rose had many friends in the accordion world and was respected by all. She will be greatly missed. |
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by Christine Johnstone
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  A book by Paolo Picchio (picture right) entitled “The Classical Accordion and its Repertoire” translated by Romano Viazzani (and edited by Ben de Souza) has just been released. The book is published by ZZ Music.This long-awaited translation of Paolo Picchio’s book will be invaluable for composers wishing to write seriously for the accordion and for accordion teachers and students wishing to deepen their understanding of the kind of repertoire that is taught in conservatoires all over the world. Publisher ZZ Music writes “In this 342-page softback tome he analyses 40 compositions for accordion since 1960s by 40 different composers including Luciano Berio, Sofia Guabidulina, Magnus Lindberg, Arne Nordheim, Davide Anzaghi, Yuji Takahashi, Per Norgard, Vladimir Zubitsky, Franco Donatoni, Vladislav Zolotariov and many more. He studies in depth their musical language and the way they wrote for the accordion taking also into account the technical feasibility of what they wrote and the difficulties encountered by the performer. Picchio also looks at the history and the construction of the instrument, the various systems which are commonly in use today along with their possibilities and looks at how technical developments have brought us towards the modern classical instrument and the possibilities that technical development have opened up to the modern composer and which make it particularly attractive to them.” For details email: prolococ@tiscalinet.it |
by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News
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| John Castiglione, Director and Owner of Castiglione Accordion and Distributing Co, LLC Warren Michigan passed away on May 26th, 2020. His family said he was “A generous, loving man and always will be to us, a man to whom family was always uppermost in his mind, a man who was there for everyone of us whenever, wherever and for whatever was needed. He supported his children and grandchildren in following their dreams, which often included education and music, in part inspired by him as he had a zest for learning and reading and was the head of a family owned accordion store. John was 3 years old when he started playing the accordion, following in the footsteps of his father, Vincent. John moved to California where he eventually met his wife Anne, the love of his life. They settled in the Detroit suburbs and John began his lifelong work at Castiglione Accordion Company established by his parents. John is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Fran (Castiglione) and Jim Marshick and niece Joanna (Marshick) and husband Joe Dinello. A memorial luncheon will be held at a future date. |
by Christine Johnstone
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 The Vow Accordion Band were disappointed that the 2020 Parading Season in Northern Ireland was cancelled because of Covid-19. However, the band has continued with online performances and hope you enjoy their music.The band, based outside Rasharkin, County Antrim, Northern Ireland was formed in 1948 with 9 accordion players. At its peak it has had as many as 45 accordionists and 15 drummers. At the present time the band now has 20 accordionists and 4 drummers. They celebrated their 70th anniversary with a parade in 2018 (see picture left). |
by Christine Johnstone
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 Dúo Kasal concert June 10th. Dúo Kasal, which includes Mariline Martins (violin) & Jorge Alves (accordion) gave an online concert on June 10th at the Cine Teatro Louletano in Loule, Portugal. The event was hosted by Cine-Teatro Louletano and broadcast on Facebook.This concert is one of an online series organised by the theatre, as all of their planned events were cancelled because of Covid-19. |
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by Rob Howard
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| Ian Lowthian will hold an online Gypsy Jazz and Blues Weekend for accordionists on June 13th and 14th, 2020. This is a new event as Ian has had a number of requests for this style of music. He will explore some tuneful jazz numbers, some Stephane Grappelli tunes and perhaps have a wee look at improvising with the blues! For details email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
by Christine Johnstone
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 On June 13th, 2020, Tris Gour will present Episode 1 of The Whole Note live on Facebook with recordings available via YouTube channel immediately following the event. Picture left: top - Gary Dahl; lower - Tris Gour Gary Dahl–The Legacy Continues (GDTLC) has been working for several months to bring a new type of entertaining and educational experience to both the acoustic and digital accordion communities. Episode 2 will air on FB live on June 27th, 2020 at 7pm EST. It will be immediately available on the Youtube channel and the FB page. There will be a new episode every two weeks. Highlights include entertainment for both the digital and acoustic accordion communities, new accordion sheet music specials, educational briefs as part of each Whole Note episode that we call “Whole Tips”. Each episode will feature a new method, technique, or topic that will help the accordion community gain a better understanding of technology and its offerings as well as guests with both the technical and industry experience that will provide the catalyst to get more people involved in “all things accordion”. |
by Christine Johnstone
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 The July masterclasses organised by Jean-Louis Noton are now confirmed as going ahead. They will be held at "Les Sapins" Hotel and Restaurant in Manigod, from July 17th to 23rd. See poster left for tutors.For details email: jl.noton@wanadoo.fr |
by Ivan Dyma, SaxAkkord Duo
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| The 4th International Competition of Performers on Russian Folk Instruments and National Harmonics for the Vyacheslav Belyakov Prize will be held from December 5th to 7th, 2020 at the Concert Hall. F. Chaliapin, Ufa State Institute of Arts named after Zagira Ismagilova in Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia. The event is held in conjunction with the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bashkortostan and Ufa State Academy of Arts named after Zagira Ismagilova. The competition aims to identify and support performers on bayan, accordion, domra, balalaika and harmonica and is held to in order to improve the performance skills of young musicians. There are a variety of age group categories available for soloists and ensembles, who will compete for the main prize: Vyacheslav Belyakov Prize The competition jury Chairman is professor, artist of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Bashkortostan, V.F. Belyakov. Download competition rules in Russian language: 2020BelyakovRules.pdf |
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by Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association
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| Daily Report: Video pictures and results at: 2020SouthPac The New Zealand Accordion Association shortened version (because of Covid-19) of the South Pacific International Championship Solo Classes were held on May 30th, 2020. |
by Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News
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 Video 1: “Rhapsodie Espagnol” composed by Eugene Ettore, performed by Rita Barnea at the 80th Anniversary AAA Festival in Washington DC.Video 2: "Prelude & Scherzo” composed by Eugene Ettore, performed by Rita Barnea. June 2, 2020 would have been Eugene Ettore’s 99th Birthday. In honor of his birthday, I am posting the link to the website I created to educate all about a unique, versatile and talented individual who made great contributions to the accordion world and musical world in general. I encourage you to visit this page at: Eugene Ettore In honor of Eugene Ettore’s birthday, I am offering a free download of the recording of his original compositions: http://www.musicforaccordion.com/eTracks/inform/davidson/index.htm |
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