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Joe Morelli Passes Away - Canadaby Rob Howard |
![]() In 1997 Joe Morelli wrote ‘Target: Focus’, a unique and popular book that not only dealt with the practical matters of accordion playing, but also discussed at length the philosophy and psychology of music making. In recent years Joe Morelli taught regularly at accordion camps such as the annual event in Oregon, USA, where his ability to take any random assortment of accordionists and quickly turn them into an ensemble was legendary. He was highly regarded by all who knew him. |
‘Accordions International 2009’, Blackpool – UKby Rob Howard |
![]() David Vernon aus Edinburgh, hat sich erst kürzlich auf die Gästeliste eingetragen - seinem Repertoire findet man Musik aus aller Welt, von Klezmer bis zum Balkan und argentinischen Tangos. The festival will also feature the release of ‘An A to Z of the Accordion, Volume 4’. This is the 4th and latest in Rob Howard’s popular series of ‘An A to Z of the Accordion’ books. There are workshops, master classes, concerts, dancing, plus after hours jam sessions. The trade show to date includes Geoff Holter Accordions, The Accordion Shop, Accordions of London, and Rob Howard Publications. This accordion festival shares the Pontins site with an organ/keyboard festival, which has its own large trade show open to all. The ballroom and Queen Vic are open to both accordion and organ/keyboard festival participants. For further information email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk |
Accordion Revolution 2009, Greci (AV) - Italyby Rob Howard |
![]() The gala evening concerts present eminent international accordionists such as Renzo Ruggieri, Ludovic Beier, Sergio Scappini, and Claudio Azzaro. Sunday features a master class held by Giuseppe Scigliano and Danilo di Paolonicola. The festival organiser is Antonio Spaccarotella. For further information email: antonio.accordion@alice.it |
Ensemble Fandango at “Another Space” Festival - Russiaby Alexander Poeluev |
![]() The festival will be attended by both known and young artists of modern academic music in Russia. 18 March at 20.00 at the Chamber Hall of the Moscow Philharmonic, the ensemble Fandango will be performing. The ensemble was formed in 2005 at the Russian Academy of Music (Gnesin) by undergraduate and postgraduate students. Initiator of the quintet was Prof. Viatcheslav Semionov. The accordionist is the winner of national and international competitions Maxim Fedorov (accordion), Konstantine Kaznacheev (violin), Artur Adamyan (violin), Artem Valentinov (viola), Peter Karetnikov (cello). Video Fandango In the festival program Fandango will make the premiere performance of a new work “Together”, which is five pieces for violin and accordion by the Ukrainian composer Alexander Schetinskay. Also being performed is “Bewegungen” by T. Lundquist for accordion and string quartet, as well as the music of Wolfgang Rihm, Andrey Zelensky and Sergey Berinsky. |
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Premiere of Concerto Armonico, Monterrey - Méxicoby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
![]() The Concerto is for Accordion, guitar and string ensemble. You can see it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoyLY5KeJKk this is the first movement. The other 2 are also online at www.youtube.com Accompanied by the orchestra, José Valadez also performed ‘Ojos Negros (Dark Eyes)’ and ‘Ciribiribin’. He also gave solo renditions of ‘Orpheus in the Underworld’ and ‘Huapango’, by José Pablo Moncayo (You can find this videos also at youtube, just search: José Valadez). |
‘Fintan Stanley in Concert’ DVD and CD, Leyland – UKby Rob Howard |
![]() This DVD/CD release features American-based Irish accordion entertainer Fintan Stanley in concert in England, and the tracks (the same on both CD and DVD) include: ‘Irish Jigs’, ‘Reine de Musette’, ‘Irish Reels’, ‘Wine, Women and Song’, ‘Whistling Rufus’, ‘Sweet Georgia Brown’, ‘Rare Ould Times’, ‘Reproche’, ‘Cuckoo Waltz’, ‘Misty’, ‘Chatanooga Choo Choo/American Patrol/Little Brown Jug/In the Mood’, ‘Lili Marlene’, ‘La Vie En Rose’, ‘We’ll Meet Again’, and ‘Orange Blossom Special’. For further information email: david@sectorsoftware.co.uk |
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‘Music for Dancing and Dancers’, Salzburg - Austriaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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The Akkordeon Viel - Harmony Salzburg perform on Sunday March 15th, 5pm, at Bachschmiede, Jakob Lechner Weg 2-4, 5071 Wals+. The Akkordeon Viel - Harmony Salzburg plays tunes from various periods and genres, but all have to do with dance. Under the leadership of Robert Ebner, the accordion orchestra will be transformed into a saloon orchestra, performing works by Boccherini and Dvorak, from ABBA to Frank Sinatra. For further information email: office@akkordeonstage.com |
Devotchka Concert, California – USAby Rob Howard |
![]() Devotchka is a Denver-based quartet: Nick Urata - vocals/guitar, Tom Hagerman - accordion/violin (picture left), Jeanie Schroder - upright bass/tuba, and Shawn King - drums/trumpet. Sometimes billed as Eastern European indie rock, the band blends gypsy, folk, mariachi, and rock influences effortlessly. No instrument is off limits, either: violin, sousaphone, trumpet, double bass, theramin, bouzouki, and, of course, the accordion (played by Tom Hagerman) all take turns on center stage. Meanwhile, frontman Nick Urata’s haunting voice soars above it all. |
Pearl Fawcett-Adriano Concert, Ellesmere Port – UKby Rob Howard |
![]() For further information email: lynmccallum@lineone.net |
Marco Lo Russo on Television – Italyby Rob Howard |
![]() On April 4th, 6pm, Marco Lo Russo performs with the National Dance Academy, Teatro Ruskaja, Rome. For further information email: fisa@marcolorusso.com |
CNIMA Courses, Saint Sauves d'Auvergne – Franceby Harley Jones |
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![]() ![]() April 13th to 18th 20th to 25th - Ludovic Beir (accordion) and Christian Mornet (piano) July 13th to 18th 20th to 25th August 10th 15th 17th 22nd For further information view the CNIMA J.Mornet website or email: cnima@wanadoo.fr |
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Peter Piccini releases 1 new work for accordionby Peter Piccini |
Peter Piccini - accordionist, composer, arranger, performer, releases 1 new work for accordion available for purchase online. 'Lively Polka, catalog:pp281'. Samples of this music is available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Gary Dahl updates 3 worksby Gary Dahl |
Gary Dahl - accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator, updates 3 works for accordion available for purchase online, ‘Time To say Goodbye, catalog:DH0073’, ‘Brazil, catalog:DH0169' and 'Music Of The Night, catalog:DH0208'. Samples of these music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
The K Trio CDs Available Onlineby Mary Tokarski |
The K Trio (Walter Kasprzyk, Mary Tokarski, Julie Kasprzyk Cardona) joins the MusicForAccordion.com site of Mary Tokarski and are selling 3 CDs titled "The K-Trio - Classically", "The K-Trio - Take 2" and "The K-Trio - Images" with sound samples. Purchase online. |
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“Soirée" by Lydie Auvrayby Renato Belardinelli |
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