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Friedrich Lips at the Vadim Repin Trans-Siberian Art Festival - Russia
Louise Jallu Nominated for “Victoires du Jazz” Award - France
Czech Accordion Online Competition 2021, Ostrava – Czech Republic
Emma Wollum Performs New “Klingalong” Show – New Zealand
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Closing Date for AAA Virtual Festival - USA
Tracey Collins’ Successful Bay of Plenty Tour – New Zealand
Evgeny Volchek Performed at "Evenings of Bayan and Accordion Art", Krasnoyarsk - Russia
Marsel Numanaj New CD "ProffAccord" - Albania
Video: Antonio Figueroa Performance with a Difference - Argentina
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Sorin Malinovsky Performs with “Folclor” Orchestra - Moldova
2021 South Pacific and New Zealand Accordion Championships and Festival - New Zealand
“Poor Man’s Gambit” Entertains at Longwood Gardens - USA
Online: Ian Lowthian 1920’s Music Weekend – UK
Håvard Svendsrud Ensemble Concert at Valdres Folk Museum - Norway
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Recommended Reports for Your Viewing - Internationalby Harley Jones |
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 1. Video Broadcast by Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA). View the video above in large size at: WorldAccordionDay2021 and all the other World Accordion Day 2021 reports. 2. Video: 2021 World Accordion Day, World of Accordions Museum - USA. This is reported at 2021USWAM 3. The Associazione Promotion Arte led by Renzo Ruggieri organizes "Absolute Premiere" online video of: - Vincenzo Abbracciante "Orizzonte" - Andrea Di Giacomo "Suite Abruzzo" - Marco Gemelli "Resíliens" - Roberto Palermo Ensemble "Mediterranima" - Renzo Ruggieri Mauro De Federicis "Ciak" Video and details of each new composition in Italian and English at: 2021AbsolutePremiere 4. World Accordion Day 2021, Brazil, Portugal, Others - International Video 1: 10 clips of performances by many famous players. Video 2: Video of Fabrica de Gaiteiros introduced by Samanta Albuquerque of the Oswaldinho do Acordeon Institute |
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Friedrich Lips at the Vadim Repin Trans-Siberian Art Festival - Russiaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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| Friedrich Lips “Piazzolla Studio” performed two April concerts dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Argentine bandoneonist and composer Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992). The first was on April 23rd in Berdsk and the second on April 24th in the Novosibirsk Philharmonic Chamber Hall as part of the Vadim Repin Trans-Siberian Art Festival held annually in the city of Novosibirsk, Russia. The “Piazzolla Studio” ensemble consists of Friedrich Lips (bayan), Svyatoslav Lips (piano), Vladislav Igolinsky (violin) and Kirill Rodin (cello). In the early 1990s Friedrich Lips, People's Artist of Russia and chief of the bayan/accordion department at the Russian Gnesin Academy of Music in Moscow (founder and artistic director of “Piazzolla Studio”), was the first to introduce the Russian public to the music of Piazzolla. Catalog CD019 La Cumparsita CD and eTracks album Catalog CD020 ¡Buenos Dias, Astor! CD and eTracks album Catalog CD023 Cocktail "Rio Rita" and eTracks album |
Louise Jallu Nominated for “Victoires du Jazz” Award - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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 French bandoneonist Louise Jallu (picture left) has been nominated for the 2021 “Revelation (Frank Tenot prize)” category of the “Victoires du Jazz” Award.The “Victoires du Jazz” are a French annual awards ceremony devoted to Jazz and organized by the Victoires de la Musique. This is believed to be the first time a bandoneon player has been nominated for the award. A professional group of journalists, programmers, tour managers, etc., proposed the initial candidates who then went through two rounds of performing. The 3 finalists of each category were then announced to the public. The results ceremony will be made in the form of a documentary, which will be broadcast in October 2021 on France 5 TV Channel. Louise will perform Astor Piazzolla pieces from her new album "Piazzolla 2021" with her quartet at this finalists event. |
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Czech Accordion Online Competition 2021, Ostrava – Czech Republicby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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 Video above: Prize givingThe Czech Accordion Online International Competition was held under the auspices of the Creative Center of Ostrava recently. In pandemic times, this new competition had to take place entirely online. It was open to accordionists of all nationalities who complied with the rules. The categories were the following age groups: 1) up to 8 years, 2) up to 11 years, 3) up to 14 years, 4) up to 17 years, 5) up to 18 years, 6) Virtuoso Entertainment Music (no age limit). Jury members (alphabetical order), Fernando Avila, Wojciech Golec, Janka Halacova, Gorka Hermosa, Spodris Kacans, Dariusz Kownacki, Marcela Kysova, Eva Lis, Daniel Lis, Jiri Lukes, Michal Matejcik, Jan Meisl, Oto Mello, Milan Osadsky, Joachim Pichura, Iosif Purits, Zoran Rakic, Elzbieta Rosinska, Herbert Scheibenreif, Raimondas Sviackevicius, Borut Zagoranski, Jaromir Zamecnik, renowned performing artists, conductors, composers, and pedagogues. All judges’ decisions were final. Participants could receive feedback from the judges, via email, upon request. Results: 1) BABY: Sofie MLEJNOKOVA 2) CHILDREN I: Viktor STOCKER 3) CHILDREN II: Maria Ines Vieira ORNELAS 4) JUNIOR: Mario GECASEK 5) SENIOR: Marketa LASTOVICKOVA 6) VIRTUOSO ENTERTAINMENT: Jonas VOZBUTAS Many thanks to the organizers, especially Dr. Marcela Kysova-Halmova who did a wonderful job in these difficult times! Hopefully a live competition will be possible next year! |
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Emma Wollum Performs New “Klingalong” Show – New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
| Emma Wollum, accordionist, comedian and vocalist appeared on New Zealand television’s episode three of “The Green Room Series”, which featured her involvement in the NZ International Comedy Festival. Emma has made recent videos featuring Best Foods products (see video above) and her version of the “Electric Kiwi” (power company) song on the accordion. Emma has created a new show entitled “Klingalong: The Sci Fi Fantasy Singalong” which will open at the Q Theatre Loft in Auckland on May 21st and 22nd, 2021. The show will include Emma’s version of pop classics by Split Enz, Queen, Dolly Parton, Ginuwine, the Pixies, Lauryn Hill, and more, translated into Klingon (Star Trek), Quenya (Lord of the Rings), and Dothraki (Game of Thrones). For details email: etwollum@gmail.com |
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Online: International Music Competition “Léopold Bellan”, Paris - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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 Registrations are now open for the 95th (online) International Music Competition “Léopold Bellan”, held in Paris, France in June 2021.The accordion jury will include Janusz Wojtarowicz (Poland - member of the Motion Trio - picture left), Milolir Dojcinovic (Serbia), Basha Slavinska (Hungary), Boban Bjelic (Serbia) and Theo Ould (France). The closing date for entries in June 1st, 2021. Results will be published online on June 20th, 2021. Download competition rules in French and English languages here: 2021BellanRules.pdf |
Closing Date for AAA Virtual Festival - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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 The closing date for the American Accordionists' Association (AAA) Virtual Contest is June 1st, 2021.Contest Chairman, Mary Tokarski (picture right) announced that the Festival 2021 Competition Categories will be virtual this year because of Covid-19. 2021 categories include all the Open and Standard Categories you have seen in the past with the addition of the new AAA Honors Categories. Rules, Regulations and Entry Forms are online at: http://www.ameraccord.com/festival2021.php |
Tracey Collins’ Successful Bay of Plenty Tour – New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
 Auckland accordionist Tracey Collins recently completed a very successful tour of Ryman’s Retirement Villages in the Bay of Plenty. Tracey entertained in Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier and Havelock North, performing four fully booked concerts.During these concerts she has met many accordion players and enthusiasts who commented on the versatility of the instrument. As we are not able to travel overseas currently (due to the Covid-19 pandemic), Tracey says the intention of her concerts is to transport her audience back to a time where they travelled to Paris, Italy or some other place in the world and hopefully bring back some lovely memories. “During my concerts, we travel to France, Italy, Ireland, Scotland and many more wonderful places”. Tracey also talks to her audience about the many memories she has regarding starting the accordion and experiences she has had throughout her career. Her concert at the Kiri Te Kanawa Village in Gisborne was very special as they had not had any entertainment for over 6 months. She had the biggest audience yet on this tour with 170 attending. It was well received. Princess Alexandra Village in Napier was also very heart warming as Tracey Collins met 92 year old Harry (pictured above left). He was a new resident and was overjoyed to hear Tracey was coming to perform as he also played the accordion. Final North Island concerts will be held in Auckland as follows: Monday 17th May: Ryman Bruce Mclaren in Dannemora at 10am Ryman Logan Campbell in Greenlane at 2pm Tuesday 18th May: Ryman Miriam Corban in Henderson at 2pm Wednesday 19th May: Ryman Keith Park in Hobsonville at 10am Ryman Evelyn Paige in Orewa at 2pm Thursday 20th May: Ryman Possum Bourne in Pukekohe at 11am For details email: tracey@traceycollins.co.nz |
Evgeny Volchek Performed at "Evenings of Bayan and Accordion Art", Krasnoyarsk - Russiaby Ivan Dyma, SaxAkkord Duo |
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| Evgeny Volchek performed at the final of the "Evenings of Bayan and Accordion Art" concert series at the Hvorostovsky SGII small Academic Concert Hall of the Institute of Arts in Krasnoyarsk, Russia on May 13th, 2021. Evgeny Volchek is an assistant intern in the first year of training at the institute. The creative leader, author of the project and presenter was Professor Sergey Naiko, honored artist of Russia. |
Marsel Numanaj New CD "ProffAccord" - Albaniaby Christine Johnstone |
  Albanian accordionist Marsel Numanaj will release his first official CD entitled “ProffAccord” to Enrik on May 15th, 2021. The album is dedicated completely to Marsel’s first accordion teacher since elementary school as “he was not just a man who taught me simply how to play the accordion but he taught me how to love the accordion”.The album includes “Evolution” (by Gianluca Pica), a piece that Marsel finds “interesting and exciting”, “A French Touch” (by Richard Galliano – played by Xhemali Uka from the Academy of Arts in Albania) plus a variety of musical genres with compositions by J. S. Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Agim Krajka, Astor Piazzolla and William Isabel. For details email: marselnumani@yahoo.com |
Video: Antonio Figueroa Performance with a Difference - Argentinaby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: This video by Antonio Figueroa from Buenos Aires, Argentina presents his new piece “The Miraculous Angelito” (tango) played with both hands performing on the left bass side of the accordion. |
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Online: ORFEJ Accordeus Music Competition, Sarajevo – Bosnia and Herzegovinaby Christine Johnstone |
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| The ORFEJ Accordeus Music Competition will be held online this year for all primary and secondary school accordion soloists and chamber ensemble students from any part of the world. Vanja Albijanic, Artistic Director of the Orfej Festival says “The goal of the competition is to encourage musicians around the world to perform and improve their craft”. Competition winners will perform live at a gala concert as part of the "Orfej" Classical Music Festival which will be held in November 2021 in East Sarajevo and Sarajevo. One of the Laureates will be declared the Absolute Winner of the Competition, by the votes of the audience, and will receive the Trophy of the "Orfej" Classical Music Festival. Jury members include President of the jury Vanja Albijanic (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Nikola Pantelic (Serbia), Miljana Ðurovic (Serbia), Milica Stefanovic (Montenegro) and founder and director of the "Orfej" Classical Music Festival, Stefan Ceha (Montenegro). The competition closing date is May 16th, 2021. For details email: info@festivalorfej.com |
Sorin Malinovsky Performs with “Folclor” Orchestra - Moldovaby Christine Johnstone |
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 Sorin Malinovsky, (picture right) accordion teacher at the "Nicolae Iorga" Theoretical High School, will perform a concert with the “Folclor” People's Music Orchestra on May 20th, 2021 at 6pm.The event will take place at the Palace of the Republic in Chisinau, Moldova. Petre Neamtu is the Artistic Director and First Conductor of the Folk Music Orchestra "Folchlor" of the National Philharmonic "S.Lunchevici". Their performance is held in conjunction with a televised festival of young performers of popular music in Moldova. For details email: folclororchestra@yahoo.ro |
2021 South Pacific and New Zealand Accordion Championships and Festival - New Zealandby Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association |
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 The 2021 event is being held June 5th and 6th, at The Rose Centre, 4 School Rd, Belmont, Auckland 0622. Daily Reports of the event will be online over the weekend. The schedule and program is now published and you can download this on the New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) website. Information about the Finale Concert, massed orchestra, prize giving and the Farewell Dinner are in the program.The NZAA has run the event every year since 1971 and the 50th Anniversary Celebrations have been postponed until 2022. For the second time, the 2021 South Pacific and New Zealand Accordion Championships and Festival, due to Covid travel restrictions, will be open to only New Zealand residents or NZ passport holders. A variety of age group classes for soloists, duos, trios, ensembles and orchestras will be available. Covid restrictions meant that non NZ residents and non NZ passport holders were not allowed to come to New Zealand. |
“Poor Man’s Gambit” Entertains at Longwood Gardens - USAby Christine Johnstone |
| Three piece band “Poor Man’s Gambit” will entertain live in the Longwood Gardens beer garden in Pennsylvania, USA from 6pm to 9pm on May 22nd, May 28th, June 24th and June 26th. The trio, which includes Corey Purcell (diatonic accordion, cittern, vocals, bodhran, dance), Federico Betti (guitar, fiddle), and Deirdre Lockman (fiddle, vocals, dance) play a mix of Irish traditional music, which is influenced by traditional music of other cultures including France, Scotland, England, and America. For details email: poormansgambit@gmail.com Picture below left to right: Corey Purcell, Deirdre Lockman and Federico Betti. |
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Online: Ian Lowthian 1920’s Music Weekend – UKby Rob Howard |
 Ian Lowthian will run an online 1920’s Music Weekend on May 29th and 30th, 2021 for mixed instruments including the accordion.The event will include some favourite tunes from the 1920’s such as a “Five Foot Two”, “Charleston”, “Puttin' on the Ritz”, “Ain't Misbehaving”, “Happy Feet” etc. Attendees are welcome to get dressed up in 1920’s style garments if they wish. For details email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
Håvard Svendsrud Ensemble Concert at Valdres Folk Museum - Norwayby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Håvard Svendsrud Ensemble (pictured above) will perform a concert at the Valdres Folk Museum (one of the largest open-air museums in Norway) in Valdres, Norway on June 11th, 2021 at 7pm. The theme of the concert is “Per Bolstad in Words and Tones”. The ensemble includes Håvard Svendsrud (accordion), Bente Midtsveen (accordion), violinists Arvid Engegård and Mari Lerseth, Rolf Erik Syversen (guitar) and Svein Haugen (bass). All mandatory measures in connection with Covid-19 infection control will of course be observed in connection with the concert, which means that only a limited number of audience will be allowed. The concert is conducted with financial support from the Arts Council Norway. For details email: haavard@hsvendsrud.com |
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Video: Young Cowboy Entertainsby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: This young cowboy enjoys entertaining with De kleine Scaccella. |
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Updated Site: ATG Wednesday Workshops - USAby Mary Ann Covone, ATG President |
  The Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) is presenting “Wednesday Workshops” every Wednesday at 7pm in May, 2021 as follows:May 19th: Madalynn Neu and Liz Finch Co-Host: "Plays Well With Others". A discussion and overview of accordion performances with other instrumental ensembles, featuring video clips of great examples from around the world. May 26th: Larry Goldings presents Making your right hand melodies more interesting/emotional with: counter melodies, clusters, right hand chording ideas and the importance of ear training. For details check out the ATG website |
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