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AAA Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Joey Miskulin - USA
Video: Tango Orchestra “Guardia Nueva” - Finland
Rob Howard New Book – Accordion Anthology 2 – UK
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Video: 2019 Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment category, Round I - China
New Humorous Video, Alexander Poeluev – Russia
Paul Chamberlain to Adjudicate at 100th Edinburgh Competition & Festival - Scotland
"New and Unforgotten" Russian Gala Concert – New Zealand
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International Festival “Magic of Dance” in Khiva - Uzbekistan
Cory Pesaturo at 2nd Attleboro Italian Cultural Festival, Massachusetts - USA
Tango Rendezvous "Masquerade Milonga" - Auckland, New Zealand
Tillingbourne Accordion Orchestra Bandstand Performance - UK
Sharon Shannon Concerts in Denmark
Miloš Milivojević Solo Recital in London – England
“Classical Kicks” at the West Malling Festival - Kent, England
Sergey Osokin Performs in Berlin – Germany
Mario Tacca & Mary Mancini Cabaret Show at the Bean Runner Café - USA
Duo “Vilda” at Without Borders Festival - Bulgaria
Accordionist Michael Bridge & Kornel Wolak Debut Tour - USA
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Daily Reports: PIF Castelfidardo Festival and Competitions - Italyby Harley Jones |
  The 2019 PIF Castelfidardo runs from Wednesday 18 to 22 September. There will be Daily Reports, pictures, video and results online from next Wednesday.View at: 2019Castelfidardo The City Council of Castelfidardo (Marche region, Italy), in collaboration with Castelfidardo Pro Loco Tourist Association, calls and organizes the PIF International Competition “Città di Castelfidardo” reserved for accordion soloists and groups, of classical music and other genres. The Castelfidardo Municipal Administration is led by Mayor Roberto Ascani, the Castelfidardo Pro Loco headed by Ruben Cittadini, and event Artistic Director Renzo Ruggieri. |
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AAA Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Joey Miskulin - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
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  Picture above: Joey Miskulin and wife Patti, left is daughter Katie and husband Brian O'Boyle.The American Accordionists’ Association presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Joey Miskulin during the Carrozza Scholarship Dinner on Sunday, September 8, 2019. This honor is in recognition of the exceptionally prolific contribution Joey Miskulin has made to the recording industry, having played on hundreds of albums with many of country and popular music’s best known names over many years. AAA Board member Dominic Karcic was the Chairman and Master of Ceremonies. Since the 1970s, Joey Miskulin has recorded with the likes of Paul McCartney, U2, John Denver, Ricky Skaggs, Andy Williams, Ricky Van Shelton, Emmylou Harris, Frankie Yankovic, Garth Brooks, to name but some. Also a singer, arranger, and producer, Joey Miskulin is well known for performing country music as ‘Joey the Cowpolka King’ with the band Riders in the Sky and polkas with Frankie Yankovic, but his versatility extends into jazz, evidenced by his album, ‘The Other Side of the Fence’. Also in 1990 for his ground breaking ‘Accordion Styles and Techniques’ video/DVD, which was the first video of its kind. Miskulin’s production credits include ‘Toy Story’ for Disney/Pixar, and recently in Shanghai, China, where he spent two weeks working with the Walt Disney Company. About 125 people enjoyed great entertainment, education, and a wonderful dinner with dancing. The program featured the Long Island Accordion Alliance who provided music. The program began with the Welcome and Benediction given by Dr. Joseph A. Ciccone, President of the American Accordionists’ Association. Enjoyable dance music was provided by accordionists Mario Tacca, Frank Toscano, Dominic Karcic with Phil Battiston on percussion/vocals. Everyone was delighted by the concert program presented by accordionist Mario Tacca and singer Mary Mancini. The two winners of the 2019 Carrozza Scholarship Competition performed. Gia Ciccone played “Carnival of Venice”. Nathan Chapeton who represented the USA at the 2019 Coupe Mondiale performed an emotional “Schindler’s List”. Nathan has studied for over ten years with AAA Board of Directors member and teacher, Mary Tokarski. He recently placed 16th in the Coupe Mondiale Master Competition in Shenzhen, China in a field of 49 contestants. Gia Ciccone, 12 year old accordionist is a 7th grade student and presently studies with Mario Tacca. She started taking accordion sessions at the age of 5 with her Great Uncle, Maestro Carmen Carrozza. She has won many prizes. Read more details about Nathan and Gia in the October www.accordionusa.com news. Joey Miskulin’s award was presented by AAA President Dr. Joseph Ciccone (picture right) and the Board of Directors. Joey entertained everyone with a medley. Joey is friendly, engaging, and very modest about his musical gifts and many accomplishments in the musical world. Save the date for July 10, 2020 when Joey Miskulin will be the featured artist at the AAA Festival at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Alexandria, VA. The AAA Festival takes place from July 9-12, 202 and also features Cory Pesaturo and Sam Reider. Linda Soley Reed will receive the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award at that time. An expanded article about this event will be published in the next USA News, 1st October. Pictures below: (left to right) - LIAA Joe Campo, Frank Scardino, John Perno, Greg Zukoff, Joey Miskulin, Phil Prete, Bob LaBua, Dominic Karcic. - Dr. Joseph Ciccone, Gia Ciccone, Mario Tacca, Ethel Ciccone. |
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Video: Tango Orchestra “Guardia Nueva” - Finlandby Harley Jones |
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| In last weeks news, we featured the Tango Orchestra Guardia Nueva conducted by Musical Director Raimo Vertainen as they toured Finland last month presenting concerts at some of Finland’s largest festivals. http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=06-Sep-2019&lang=en#art15770 Above is a short video at one of their large performances. |
Rob Howard New Book – Accordion Anthology 2 – UKby Christine Johnstone |
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 Earlier this year Rob Howard was asked by the British Music Hall Society to write an article about the involvement of accordions and other free reed instruments in the eras of music halls and variety theatres. The article appeared in their magazine “Call Boy”, and it motivated Rob to use an extended version of the article as the basis for his tenth book entitled “Accordion Anthology 2”. The nine previously published books are available online at: Rob HowardSeveral leading players then very kindly agreed to write about themselves, and the new book was soon up and running. “Accordion Anthology 2” will be available from October 18th and presents many more accordion related articles and biographies, including interesting autobiographical contributions from well-known players. Like its predecessor, ‘Accordion Anthology’ (still available), this is a near A4 sized high quality hardback, fully illustrated, and aimed at enthusiasts. Cost: £15 + £3p/p Overseas prices including p/p are: EU – 27 Euro, USA/Canada/Australia - $37 Advance orders can be taken. For further information and orders email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
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Passing of Count Guido Robert Deiro (1938 - 2019) - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
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 Video and musical tribute by Cory Pesaturo, Ave Maria by Franz Schubert. Cory is playing the historic last Vaudeville accordion of Guido Snr. which he played from 1936 to about 1940. The only accordion he ever played that had his name on it, Guido Jr. claimed.On September 12th, 2019 Count Guido Robert Deiro passed away in a Las Vegas hospital. Born Feb. 18, 1938, he was 81 years of age and is survived by his wife Joan, his children and grandchildren. There will be no wake funeral or celebration of life. Eulogy by Cory Pesaturo - A Military Test Pilot (one of the most dangerous jobs in the world) - Awarded for his Meteorite findings - One of the first auctioneers of hotels in the country and First in Nevada - An Official Count, & Grand Chancellor of the ancient chivalry Order of St. John - One of the first Plane Racers - Massively involved in world charity donations - Was Knighted - An FOC rated Fencing Referee and is credentialed by the Academie d’Armes Internationale and US Fencing Coaches Association and former Chaiman of the Nevada Division of the US Fencing Association - Created a fake airline with the CIA during the Cold War to help with efforts in Africa and flew many secret missions there and was involved in gun fights - Auctioneer of collectable coins - Was friends with the early Jewish Mafia of Las Vegas - Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award - On the board of the Nevada Museum of Art for his work to help artists - A racecar driver and owner of many high performance race cars - A boat captain - Brought Pavorotti to Las Vegas for the first time - A member of the Quiet Birdman - One of the pioneers of Earth Art - Operated one of the first gyms in Las Vegas - An author - Was a Boss on the Casino Floor for card games - An actor in various movies and was on the Board of Directors of the International Film Festival CineVegas, and was a member of the Screen Actor’s Guild - Howard Hughes’ personal pilot and last of all, - Spent 10 years organizing and cataloguing his fathers music, pictures, items, and data, along with writing the book “Mae West and the Count” which came out only a few months ago. This was the life of 1 single man who became one of my dearest friends in my entire life, and my favorite fan; Count Guido Robert Deiro. We so sadly lost him this week. And trust me; there is more. There are also many more “First in Las Vegas” and “First in Nevada” records I’m missing. It is simply too much to remember. All of it sounds impossible and simply not-believable. But the son of the "Father of the Piano Accordion" had everything documented to go along with a gargantuan amount of evidence for everything he said, from a Cuban Sargent’s medal given to him by one of his Nigerian Soldier’s during his secret trips to Africa, to his Ferrari Club of Nevada badge, to the actual meteorite he found, to his mountain of certificates from every field of the world, to pictures with Howard Hughes and parties he was invited to which included the likes of William Randolph Hearst, to videos of him in his prototype race car. As someone that spent so many hours with him on the phone, and was at his house 4 times for 10 days scoring through piles of objects, I can tell you; It was all there. It was all true. His incredible memory of pilot friends who died in the 50’s to who ran what organization that he dealt with in the 70’s or what secretary of a politician he had to smooth over to get a deal done in the 90’s was savant-like. He was, and may still be in 2019, the "Most Interesting Man in the World". This week, we have lost one of the great Renascence Men of the 20th century, and our closest connection to Piano Accordion History in North America. The man who started it all. Musically, Cory Pesaturo |
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Video: 2019 Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment category, Round I - Chinaby Harley Jones |
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Video 2. 2nd Artem Tretiakov (Russia)
Video 3. 3rd Alexander Matveychuk (Russia)
 The Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment category is in two rounds. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd placegetters Round I videos are above. The Round II videos will be in next weeks news.Enjoy the videos of the winners. Video 1. Virtuoso Entertainment Round I, 1st place, Gustavo Aliandre De Almeida (Brazil), Program Round I: A. Spaccarotella Tango Revenge E. Gismonti/ Arr A. Spaccarotella Frevo E. Bouvelle/ Arr A. Spaccarotella Sur Un Que De Migliavacca Video 2. Virtuoso Entertainment Round I, 2nd place, Artem Tretiakov (Russia) Program Round I: R. Ruggieri Carnivale J. Strachey These Foolish Things V. Vlasov Basso Ostinato Video 3. Virtuoso Entertainment Round I, 3rd place, Alexander Matveychuk (Russia) Program Round I: F.Waller - C.Bolling Honeysuckle Rose P.Makkonen When It's Lamp-Lightning Time In The Valley H.Creamer - L.Fancelli After You've Gone Video Archive Education Project sponsored by Scandalli and Accordions Worldwide. The videos of all 2019 Coupe Mondiale performers is online at: http://www.coupemondiale.org/2019/cn_coupemain.html |
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New Humorous Video, Alexander Poeluev – Russiaby Christine Johnstone |
 Accordionist Alexander Poeluev has just released a new video. It's a humorous cover of a popular Russian pop-song “Zacepila Menya” by Arthur Pirozhkov.Video: Alexander Poeluev (accordion, arranger), Elizaveta Poelueva (percussion, arranger, script writer), Eduard Bondarev (filmmaker), Anna Barsukova (editor), Dmitry Vodogretskiy (sound engineer), Denis Kovalskiy (composer). Thanks also to “AKKO” factory, Dmitry Avralev and to Mr.Jiang Jie, Rostov-on-Don 2019. |
Paul Chamberlain to Adjudicate at 100th Edinburgh Competition & Festival - Scotlandby Rob Howard |
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 Accordionist and teacher Paul Chamberlain (Ratho – picture left) will again adjudicate the 2020 competition accordion classes which were introduced by the Edinburgh Competition Festival for the first time in 2019. The Edinburgh Competition Festival dates are March 3rd to 15th, 2020.There are four levels for solo accordion players age 17 and under as well as an Open Class for any age, including adults. Traditional or classical pieces are welcome - all at the performer's own choice. Accordion categories are scheduled for Wednesday 4 March 2020. Roger Robertson, chairman of the Festival, said: "We are delighted to welcome back Paul Chamberlain. We had some excellent performers in the solo classes this year and a double concerto for bandoneon and guitar was one of the four finalists in our Concerto competition. In the Festival's 100th year we want to encourage entrants of all ages and stages. "Solo accordionists and ensembles can also enter the traditional music class which in 2020 will be adjudicated but non-competitive." The syllabus for the Centenary Festival has just been published and is available online. Closing date for entries is 30 November 2019. Download 2020 Syllabus: 2020ECFestRules.pdf |
"New and Unforgotten" Russian Gala Concert – New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
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 Auckland accordion group “Ave Accordeon” (picture left) were invited to entertain at the "New and Unforgotten" Russian Gala Concert on September 7th at the Rose Centre in Belmont, Auckland.The group includes accordionists Lian Jones, Alanah Jones, Annabelle Ding, Eric Max plus Sean Max on saxophone. The festival, which was directed by Alexander Radchenko, included a variety of performances by folk groups, dance groups and instrumentalists. The following day, September 8th “Ave Accordeon” were guest performers at the Creative Keyboard Club in Browns Bay. Other performers at this event included the North Shore Music Makers Accordion Orchestra conducted by Renee Jeffries. |
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Fire, Rain & Espresso in Finals of "Creole" Competition - Germanyby Rob Howard |
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| The "Creole" competition is a reknown competition for Global Music looking for bands mixing up different music cultures with no fear of borders. Ten bands have been chosen to perform at the competition on September 13th and 14th in Dortmund's "Domicil" jazz club. Three piece band “Fire, Rain & Espresso: which includes Marko Kassl (accordion), Robert Beck (clarinet) and Nils Imhorst (double bass) are one of the finalists. They will play three compositions by Nils Imhorst and one piece by John Zorn. For details email: info@marko-kassl.de |
International Festival “Magic of Dance” in Khiva - Uzbekistanby Christine Johnstone |
 Accordionist Martina Jembrisak will perform at the International Festival “Magic of Dance” with the ensemble AWF Warsaw (folk song and dance ensemble). The event will be held in Khiva, Uzbekistan from September 14th to 16th, 2019. Participants will include popular Uzbek and international dance groups, so attendees will be able to enjoy the diversity and richness of the national dances and take part in master classes led by Uzbek dance experts. Other highlights of the festival include a photo exhibition on ‘The History of the Uzbek Dance Art’, the local handicrafts fair, Uzbek puppet shows, and demonstrations of the colorful national dresses. Martina Jembrisak also gave a performance on September 12th in Dushanbe, Tajikistan with the ensemble AWF Warsaw. For further information email: jembrisakmartina@gmail.com |
Cory Pesaturo at 2nd Attleboro Italian Cultural Festival, Massachusetts - USAby Christine Johnstone |
 The 2nd Annual Italian Cultural Festival honoring the life of St. Padre Pio will be held at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro, Massachusetts on September 14th from 11am to 9pm.The festival will begin with a dance party and Tarantella dance contest, featuring Italian classic songs and American songs from the 1950’s to today, a religious concert, guest speaker Pompilio Petrillo (who will speak about his friendship with Padre Pio and why Padre Pio makes a difference today) and a Mass honoring Padre Pio. The event will finish with a dinner and entertainment. Popular accordionist Cory Pesaturo will perform a variety of music at the event. For further information: cory.pesaturo@gmail.com |
Tango Rendezvous "Masquerade Milonga" - Auckland, New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: Tango Project "Milonga De Cuatro", Astor Piazzolla "Triunfal" & "Libertango" March 2019 - Lian Jones (accordion), Irina Lgotkina (violin), Marija Durdevic (contrabass) and Natalia Meyta (piano). Tango quartet “Milonga de Cuatro” will entertain at a Masquerade Milonga – A Night of Disguise, organised by Tango Rendezvous on September 14th. The event will be held at the Mt Albert War Memorial Hall in Mt Albert, Auckland and celebrates 20 years of tango in Auckland. The quartet which includes accordionist and teacher Lian Jones will play traditional Argentine tango pieces. For details email: info@tangoenz.co.nz |
Tillingbourne Accordion Orchestra Bandstand Performance - UKby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Tillingbourne Accordion Orchestra will entertain at the Canbury Gardens Bandstand in Canbury, England on September 15th. This bandstand is in a beautiful setting by the river in Kingston upon Thames where you can watch a variety boats going along the river. It is perfect for a family picnic on a summer afternoon. The orchestra concert starts at 3pm and will run until 5pm. Admission is free. For further information phone: 020 8287 6208 |
Sharon Shannon Concerts in Denmarkby Christine Johnstone |
 Irish accordionist Sharon Shannon and her band will continue their Sacred Earth Tour 2019 with concerts in Denmark this month. The band consists of Jim Murray (acoustic guitar), Jack Maher (electric guitar and vocals), Sean Regan (violin, percussion and beatbox) together with special guest Seckou Keota from Senegal (kora and percussion).They will perform a variety of music from Sharon's many albums as well as songs from the album Sacred Earth. Concert dates: September 18th: Hagges Musik Pub in Tonder. Phone: +45 74 72 44 49 September 19th: 2 concerts at Baltoppen Live in Ballerup. Phone: +45 44 77 30 60 September 20th: Halkaer Kro Kulturhus in Nibe. Phone: +45 40 16 15 10 |
Miloš Milivojević Solo Recital in London – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
 Video: Promotion of Miloš Milivojevic debut solo CD titled "Accord for Life" released by Nimbus Records in October 2018.Miloš Milivojevic will perform a solo recital at the St Mary’s Church Perivale in London on September 18th. St Mary's Perivale is a tiny, beautiful 12th century church in West London. It has now been transformed by the Friends of St Mary's Perivale into an exceptional music venue serving West London. Milos’s program will include Bach: ‘Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ' BWV 639 Scarlatti: Two Sonatas Vlasov: Five views on Gulag state Angelis: Interieur Semionov: Don Rhapsodie no 2 (2nd movt) Admission is free. For further information mail: hmather@btopenworld.com |
“Classical Kicks” at the West Malling Festival - Kent, Englandby Christine Johnstone |
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 Following his September 18th performance at St Mary’s Church Perivale in London, Milos Milivojevic will perform with Lizzie Ball (violin and vocals) at “Classical Kicks” at the 9th West Malling Festival in Kent on September 20th.The festival, which aims to bring international artists to historical venues in and around West Malling, Kent, runs from September 15th to 28th, 2019 and celebrates an eclectic mix of fabulous music. The duo will premiere their brand new show exploring the life, times and relationship of Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky For further details email: info@musicatmalling.com |
Sergey Osokin Performs in Berlin – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: Pulse - Sergey Osokin, composer and accordionist, Professor Moscow, performs Pulse, released in 2018. Accordionist Sergey Osokin will give a concert at the School of Modern Drama Theater, Friedrichstraße in Berlin, Germany on September 19th. He will perform several pieces in Klezmer style re Odessa's anecdotes with Alexey Rozov (violin) and Marat Galeev (clarinet). For further details email: sergei_osokin@mail.ru |
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Mario Tacca & Mary Mancini Cabaret Show at the Bean Runner Café - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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 Video: Mary Mancini & Mario Tacca perform live their version of The Carnival of Venice, vocals and accordion.Accordionist Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini (vocals) will entertain with an exciting cabaret show at The Bean Runner Café in Peekskill, New York on September 21st. The Bean Runner Café is a “hot live music café” that features live music every weekend including jazz, blues, reggae and soca music with performers, singers and songwriters from across the country. For reservations phone: 914-737-17 01 |
Duo “Vilda” at Without Borders Festival - Bulgariaby Christine Johnstone |
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 Duo “Vilda” which includes accordionist Viivi Saarenkylä and indigenous Samí singer Hildá Länsman (Finland) will perform at the Without Borders Art&Ethno Forum held at the Palace Balchik in Balchik, Bulgaria from September 20th to 22nd.The 2019 event, which celebrates their 10th anniversary is an international forum and a showcase for world music. Artists each year are selected by the organising committee. Duo Vilda play original music, composed and written by both members, influenced by northern nature, traditional Samí joik and Finnish folk, and pop music! For further details email: viivi@saarenkyla.fi |
Accordionist Michael Bridge & Kornel Wolak Debut Tour - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
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| Video 1: Bach - "Violin Partita in E Major" Video 2: "Petite Fleur" Accordionist Michael Bridge and Kornel Wolak (clarinet) will be making their USA touring debut with 20 concerts throughout the USA Midwest from October 14th to November 17th, 2019. Michael and Kornel are an internationally acclaimed duo, pushing the limits of their instruments and musical styles into the 21st Century. They perform a uniquely orchestrated repertoire of classical, world and jazz fusion. For further information email: michael@michaelbridgemusic.com Their touring schedule is pictured below. |
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