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Video: 12 December Concert, XXXI International Festival, Moscow - Russia
International Accordion Concerto Competition - Croatia
Martynas Levickis (Lithuania) Named Artist in Residence - Germany
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Accordion Babes 2020 – Women Who Dare - Worldwide
New Youtube Teaching videos by Alexander Poeluev
Future events |
“Teapot in the Tuba” Christmas Concerts – Canada
Coba Performs at Christmas Concert - Japan
Accordionist Murl Allen Sanders with the LeRoy Bell Band in Seattle - USA
New Year's Eve Gala Celebrations with Alex Meixner Band in Florida – USA
Chaika 2020 Concert in Brisbane – Australia
2020 Ian Lowthian Gentle Start Accordion Music Weekend - UK
"Midnight in Paris" Concert in Minnesota - USA
Mabon “Last Huzzah” Tour in 2020 - UK
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Renzo Ruggieri Releases Il Tuo Sguardo Sheet Music - Italy
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Video: Opening Concert, XXXI International Festival, Moscow - Russiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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| 11th December - Opening Concert poster above 70th anniversary of Efrem Podgaits Concert for domra and orchestra and Concert No. 2 “Vivavoce” for bayan and orchestra will be performed by Ekaterina Mochalova and Aidar Salakhov, accompanied by the Russian Soul Orchestra of the Gnesins Russian Academy of Music, Artistic Director and Conductor - Vladimir Shkurovsky. The second part will present unique harmonics from different parts of the world. Compositions by Bach, Chopin, Gagliano, Piazzolla, Williams and other composers can be heard arranged for accordion, Indian harmonica, English concertina, German harmonica, African mbiri, bandoneon, Chinese shen, and button accordion. Soloists Pyotr Tkachenko and Sergey Soimenov will be supported by the State Academic Russian Folk Ensemble "Russia" named after Lyudmila Zykina, Artistic Director and Conductor - Dmitry Dmitrienko. 2019booklet.pdf 2019 Schedule of Concerts - posters of each concert and program booklet at: 2019Moscow |
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Video: 12 December Concert, XXXI International Festival, Moscow - Russiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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| 12th December poster above. 12th December video above. Stravinsky, M. Mussorgsky and A. Na-Yun-Kin. The soloist is Yuri Kononov, a laureate of international competitions, a representative of the Siberian schools. Compositions by A. Vivaldi, I. Albeniz, S. Prokofiev will be performed by the Krasnoyarsk duet composed by Nikita Syrchin and Vladimir Anikin. 70th anniversary of Evgeny Derbenko Pavel Ukhanov, Anton Lukyanovsky, Pavel Fomin, Nikita Tabaev and the Russian Folk Instruments Orchestra “Melodies of Russia” of the Stupino Philharmonic, Artistic Director and Conductor Aleksey Sysoev will perform works by Evgeny Derbenko. 2019booklet.pdf 2019 Schedule of Concerts - posters of each concert and program booklet at: 2019Moscow |
International Accordion Concerto Competition - Croatiaby Christine Johnstone |
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| The International Accordion Concerto Competition will be held at the Croatian Music Institute in Zagreb, Croatia from September 17th to 20th, 2020. This competition (IACC) features concerto competition for accordionists and bandoneonists with accompaniment by a classical orchestra. The Competition was established to identify talented musicians and help them develop their careers through a concerto setting (solo instrument with orchestra) which is generally less accessible to accordion. It brings accordionists to Zagreb, Croatia to perform in competition for international exposure with eminent orchestras, debuts at famous concert halls, tours and album release. It is the opportunity of a lifetime for accordionists who want to pursue their careers not only as international performing artists, but also as concert soloists. Musicians of any age and study level are encouraged to apply. The international jury will include Cesare Chiacchiaretta (Italy), Krešimir Seletkovic (Croatia), Dominique Emorine (Paris Moscou Duo - France), Peter Soave (USA), Matej Meštrovic (Croatia) and Marjan Krajna (Croatia). Prizes include: Performance at famous Berliner Philharmonie Kammermusiksaal with the German National Orchestra (Germany) Performance at Joseph Haydn Saal with the Euro Sinfonietta Wien (Austria) Recital tour of China - up to 8 concerts at prestigious venues Opportunity to record and release an album with PARMA Recordings from the USA (Worldwide Distribution) Engagements with the following orchestras - Orchestra Sinfonica di Sanremo (Italy) Orchestra Sinfonica Citta di Grosseto (Italy) Croatian Chamber Orchestra (Croatia) Subotica Philharmonic (Serbia) Ruse Philharmonic Orchestra (Bulgaria) Application Deadline: All application materials must be complete and received digitally by the Competition Office by 5pm on May 15th, 2020. Competition rules: 2020CroatiaRules.pdf For further details email: office@accordioncompetition.com |
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Martynas Levickis (Lithuania) Named Artist in Residence - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
 Video: Martynas Levickis – Shallow (A Star Is Born) with Igne Pikalaviciute & MikroorkéstraLithuanian accordionist Martynas Levickis (picture left) has been named Artist in Residence at the 2020 Festival of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern held in northern Germany. He joins a distinguished list of performers at the event that includes Nigel Kennedy, Daniel Hope, Pinchas Zukerman and Daniel Muller-Schott. Martynas, who plays a classical and contemporary repertoire states: “This appointment and achievement means so much to me personally and professionally. I feel hugely inspired as well as challenged by it, but most importantly proud about my instrument being put in such important position. It is an immense attainment to me as an accordionist and I feel like standing on that marking line identifying the instrument as worthy, respected and loved". Royal Academy of Music, London, accordion tutor Owen Murray wrote: "This is fabulous for the evolution of the accordion into the main stream." Upcoming concert details: December 14th at 4pm Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – Castle in Ulrichshesen, Germany Performance with the Vilnius City Ensemble Mikroorkéstra Programme includes music by Bach, Albinoni, Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla, Handel, Vivaldi, Pelecis and Villa-Lobos. Email: Schachermeier@goette.de |
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Rob Howard: Accordion Anthology 2 Book Reviewby Harley Jones |
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 The new book by Rob Howard, ‘Accordion Anthology 2’ Catalog robaccord08 has been reviewed by Peter Ayers (MD Norvic Concordia), Norwich.A segment of the review: "What makes the book so enjoyable to read are the numerous excellent colour photographs, the only black and white photographs being those taken a long while ago. Although Rob has written some of the articles, others are by those who are specialists in a particular area of the accordion." Read the whole review at: Catalog robaccord08 |
Accordion Babes 2020 – Women Who Dare - Worldwideby Diatonic News |
 Renée de la Prade says: Can feminists be sexy? We think so!The 2020 Accordion Babes Pin-Up Calendar offers a beautiful, sensual, and empowering way to appreciate modern accordion music. Thirteen indie musicians team up in a calendar full of sassy accordion pin-up photos; it comes with a compilation CD with one track from each artist. Together, we prove that the accordion is a mighty instrument, and that the women who play it are bold, daring, adventurous souls, making their mark on the 21st century. With music ranging from orchestral pop-punk, to folk, blues, country, Cajun, waltzes and polka, young and old accordion fans all have a great album to look forward to in the 2020 Accordion Babes CD. The 2020 artists are: Joana Reis (cover) – Portugal LynnMarie – USA Mishkin Fitzgerald – United Kingdom Susan Hwang – USA Renee de la Prade – USA/ Germany Calvaleigh Rasmussen – USA Debra Peters – USA Sarah Savoy – USA/ France Wendy Fitz – USA Skyler Fell – USA Aurelia Cohen – USA Miss Natasha Enquist – Canada Meredith Pangrace - USA 2020 Calendars are now available for $20 (USD) For further information and orders email: accordionpinupcalendar@gmail.com |
New Youtube Teaching videos by Alexander Poeluevby Christine Johnstone |
 Video: How to Play the Chromatic Scale on Accordion? Accordion Lifehacks #1Alexander Poeluev (picture left) has begun a series of Youtube videos entitled "Accordion Lifehacks", where he teaches "How to play accordion" "How to become an accordion prodigy". In this first video lesson he gives teaching tips on "How to Play the Chromatic Scale on Accordion". The Chromatic scale usually takes place in different passages and can be difficult to play, not only for beginners but for those who have played accordion for a long time. In this video lesson you will learn how to play the chromatic scale on accordion faster. Translated - Ksenia Posternyak English voice - Kirill Posternyak Project Manager - Elizaveta Poelueva |
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Marco Lo Russo at Latina Province Concerts 2019 – Italyby Rob Howard |
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| Video: Caruso Made in Italy by Marco Lo Russo a "Monitor Laziotv" Accordionist Marco Lo Russo will give two concerts in Latina Province this week. The first will be held on December 14th at 6pm at the Circolo Cittadino di Latina, Italy. This concert is held in conjunction with the “Fall Concert 2019” organised by the International Campus Foundation of Music in Latina. Marco will perform a solo accordion recital with original compositions, world music, jazz and tango. The following day, December 15th, he will perform at the Cathedral of Santa Maria Annunziata in Priverno, Italy. At this event Marco will perform with Korean soprano Min Ji Kang and together they will offer a varied repertoire of Christmas pieces, classical music and some small surprises. For details phone: +39 340 94 04 250 |
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“Teapot in the Tuba” Christmas Concerts – Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
 “Teapot in the Tuba” duo, which includes Mike Allen (clarinet) and accordionist Katheryn Petersen will perform their repertoire of jazzy Roma, pop, original and seasonal tunes at their December concerts leading up to Christmas.December 15th: the duo will entertain at the 7th Annual Winter Solstice Coffee House, Britannia Community Centre in Vancouver from 7pm to 9pm. Email: britanniacc@vancouver.ca December 21st: performance at the 26th Secret Lantern Solstice Celebration, False Creek Community Centre Games Room in Vancouver from 7pm to 7.45pm December 22nd: performance at the Hastings Park Winter Farmers Market in Vancouver from 10am to 12 midday. Email: info@eatlocal.org December 24th: performance at the Vancouver Christmas Market at Jack Poole Plaza in Vancouver from 4pm to 6pm. Phone: +1 778-200-0167 |
Coba Performs at Christmas Concert - Japanby Christine Johnstone |
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| Popular Japanese accordionist, Coba will be performing at a Christmas Concert entitled "Christmas Live 2019" at the Wink Aichi Large Hall in Nagoya on December 22nd at 5pm. Coba will be accompanied by Kiyotsugu Amano (guitar), Bakabon Suzuki (bass) and Masataka Tenkura (drums). For details on his Nagoya concert phone: 052-320-9933 |
Accordionist Murl Allen Sanders with the LeRoy Bell Band in Seattle - USAby Christine Johnstone |
 Accordionist Murl Allen Sanders (picture left) will perform a concert with the LeRoy Bell Band at the Tractor Tavern in NW Seattle, WA on December 28th at 7.30pm.LeRoy Bell is a rock/pop/soul singer & songwriter who has written hits for Elton John. Murl Allen Sanders is a musician, composer, teacher and recording artist who is active in the Seattle area music scene and across the United States, Canada, England, Brazil and Japan. Murl has worked with such diverse artists as Chuck Berry, Etta James, Il Divo, Glenn Yarbrough, Seattle Symphony, Brazilian accordionist Chico Chagas, Stas Venglevski, Gary Blair and more. For concert details phone: (206) 789-3599 |
New Year's Eve Gala Celebrations with Alex Meixner Band in Florida – USAby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Alex Meixner Band will entertain at a New Year's Eve Gala Celebration organised by the German American Society of Central Florida in Casselberry, Florida on December 31st from 5pm. The event will feature dancing and celebrations to “Ring in the New Year” in traditional German-American style. The Alex Meixner Band plays a unique mix of a wide variety of styles and connects with audiences of all ages. There will be party favors and a traditional Balloon Drop at midnight. For details email: info@alexmeixner.com |
Chaika 2020 Concert in Brisbane – Australiaby Christine Johnstone |
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| “Chaika Band” (which includes accordionist Emily-Rose Šárkova) will perform a concert along with Kristin Berardi & James Sherlock (vocals and guitar) at the Queensland Multicultural Centre, Kangaroo Point, Queensland on January 4th at 7pm. For further concert information email: info@chaikaband.com |
2020 Ian Lowthian Gentle Start Accordion Music Weekend - UKby Christine Johnstone |
 Ian Lowthian (picture right) will kick off his 2020 music weekends with an accordion “Gentle Start Weekend” on January 25th and 26th. The weekend will take place in Ettrickbridge in the heart of the beautiful Scottish Borders.The event will begin with some nice slower numbers to break us into 2020 gently! Airs and Waltzes mostly, but perhaps the odd slow reel or slow foxtrot! For details email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
"Midnight in Paris" Concert in Minnesota - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Cafe Accordion Orchestra, which includes accordionist Dan Newton will present "Midnight in Paris" at Crooners Supper Club in Minneapolis, Minnesota with Tony Balluff and Diane Jarvi on January 14th, 2020. The group play a mix of romantic, gypsy-influenced valse-musette, swing, ballads, tangos, cha chas, rumbas, and cumbias to create a wonderfully varied show. For details email: daddysqueeze@daddysqueeze.com |
Mabon “Last Huzzah” Tour in 2020 - UKby Christine Johnstone |
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| Popular Welsh band “Mabon”, which includes Jamie Smith (accordion & vocals), Oliver Wilson-Dickson (fiddle & vocals), Ron Juppy (guitar & vocals), Matt Downer (electric & upright basses & vocals) and Iolo Whelan (drums, percussion & vocals) have decided to disband in 2020 after twenty years of good times. Band members say they have so many good memories of great concerts across the years and they are truly grateful for your support and enthusiasm along the way. Although it's a thoroughly amicable ending: it's time for new projects for some of the band, and new chapters for others. However, before they finish, the band has launched a final UK tour entitled “The Last Huzzah” beginning in February 2020. Dates are: February 14th: PONTYPRIDD - Hawthorn Community Centre February 15th: PEMBROKESHIRE - Solva Memorial Hall February 20th: CAERNARFON - Galeri Caernarfon February 21st: DEVON - Teignmouth Pavilions February 22nd: MONMOUTHSHIRE - The Narth March 6th: PEMBROKESHIRE - Penally Village Hall March 7th: PORTHCAWL - Cwlwm Celtaidd festival April 30th: ALDERSHOT - West End Centre May 1st: NEW MILTON - Forest Arts Centre May 2nd: FAREHAM - Ashcroft Arts Centre May 7th: CARDIGAN - Theatr Mwldan May 8th: BUILTH WELLS - Wyeside Theatre May 9th: GLYN CEIRIOG - Ceiriog Centre May 20th: NOTTINGHAM - Lakeside Arts May 21st: LONDON - Cecil Sharp House May 22nd: CARDIFF - Saint David's Hall June 11th: DORSET - venue to be confirmed June 12th: DEVON - Plough Arts, Torrington June 13th: POWYS - Llanbedr Village Hall Mabon play a mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic/Folk/World music and expect to add more dates to this list next year. For further information email: info@jamiesmithsmabon.com |
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CIA Winter Congress, February 28th to March 1st 2020 in Prague – Czech Republicby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
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| The 143rd General Assembly Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes CIA Winter Congress will be held at the Hotel Olympik, Sokolovská 138, in Prague, Czech Republic from February 28th to March 1st, 2020. The Congress is being hosted by CIA Voting Member The Prague Conservatory of Music, Jirí Lukeš - Director. Schedule download at: 2020WinterCongress.pdf To receive the special CIA hotel rate, please make your booking before 15 February 2020. Online registrations at: http://www.accordions.com/cia/cia_winter_congress.php |
Renzo Ruggieri Releases Il Tuo Sguardo Sheet Music - Italyby Harley Jones |
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  The Renzo Ruggieri composition ll Tuo Sguardo, Catalog: rrenzo521, is a transcription for standard bass accordion from the "Valentino è Tango" album Catalog: rruggieri11 for jazz tango/virtuoso accordion. The Renzo Ruggieri composition ll Tuo Sguardo in now released, Catalog: rrenzo521 The (solo) sheet music, .pdf format has improvisations at the level of the album arrangement. The music is difficult to perform but, thanks to a very effective melody, lends itself to both concert situations and international competitions. Catalog: rrenzo518 Valentango (solo) sheet music .pdf format. "Valentango" is a composition taken from the show 'Valentino è Tango!' dedicated to the myth of Rudolph Valentino and the history of tango. |
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