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Maestro Peter Piccini (1936 – 2011), Perth – Australia
Mirco Patarini and Antonio Spaccarotella Leave Shanghai, Concert in Seoul - Korea
Julien Labro’s New CD ‘A Far Cry’, Michigan - USA
Cristiano Lui and Stefano Ciotola Debut at ‘Accordions International 2011’, Norfolk - UK
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
‘The Complete Guide To Mastering Left-Hand Bass/Chord Patterns’, North Carolina – USA
‘Accordion Showcase’ Concert, Glasgow – UK
Iberya Özkan’s Accordion Activities, Istanbul – Turkey
‘14 Years Ago’ – Accordion Cruise
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Diamond Jubilee Concert, Helmond – Netherlands
‘Italian Day’ with Gennaro Fiondella, West Sussex – UK
Vladimir Mollov Concert @ WMAS, Virginia – USA
Jelena Milojevic Concert, Prince Edward Island – Canada
Marco Lo Russo Concerts, Lourdes, Rome – France, Italy
‘Accordion Orchestra Day’ at Ripley Village Hall, Surrey – UK
Oleg Sharov’s October Tour - UK
Stanislav Angelov @ Wine Tasting Event, Franschhoek – South Africa
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Roland Live Streaming Video of 5th International V-Accordion Festival and Competition - Rome
Video Streaming: Master Class with Frederic Deschamps on the Web TV "Channel Deschamps'
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2011 Coupe Mondiale Concludes in Shanghai - Chinaby Harley Jones |
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| Photo above: Lu Jianfei, Secretary of the Party Committee of SHNU receiving the presentation from Raymond Bodell. Daily Reports and full results are online at: 2011CoupeResults. Two days after the Final Coupe Mondiale Concert and Prizegiving, some of the CIA Executive still remained in Shanghai completing their tasks. CIA President Raymond Bodell was invited to meet with the Vice-President of the Shanghai Normal University Cong Yuhao and Lu Jianfei, Secretary of the Party Committee of SHNU, to offer his sincerest thanks for the wonderful support the University gave in hosting the Coupe Mondiale. The University provided three concert hall competition venues, CIA Office facilities and a large number of staff and assistants. Part of the thank you letter read: "Under the leadership of Prof. Li Cong, your Dean of the Music College and also President of the China Accordion Association and Zhao Jiping, President of the Chinese Musicians Association, the Chinese competitors made the quite remarkable achievement of winning one category plus achieving a 1st, 2nd or 3rd placing in 6 out of 7 categories of the Coupe Mondiale world international competitions. The Mayor of Shanghai Han Zheng attended the Opening Ceremony and the festival of more than 1,300 performers from the 29 accordion teams, appearing in squares, parks and business centers in Shanghai received lots of positive media coverage in newspapers, radio and TV. The Shanghai Normal University has every reason to very proud of how they have represented China to the highest of standards and promoted China around the world to all accordionists and musicians." Photo below: Asst. Prof Crystal Wang, SHNU official, Vice-President SHNU Cong Yuhao, Secretary of the Party Committee of SHNU Lu Jianfei, CIA President Raymond Bodell, Prof. SHNU Dean Li Cong, CIA Public Relations, Harley Jones. Daily Reports and full results are online at: 2011CoupeResults. |
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Maestro Peter Piccini (1936 – 2011), Perth – Australiaby Rob Howard |
 Peter Piccini (Junior), accordionist, pianist, composer, arranger and conductor, passed away on October 11th 2011 at Murdoch Hospice, Perth, Western Australia.Peter Piccini was born in Sydney, Australia, on June 4th 1936. From an early age music was a large part of his life. He made his debut as an accordionist at a school concert when he was only seven years old, and began studying the accordion seriously from the age of 14. Peter began earnestly to learn the secrets of the accordion from his father Peter Piccini Senior, known as the ‘Daddy of the Accordion’ in Australia, who was the first to introduce the piano accordion in Australia. From he age of 15 Peter Jr. started broadcasting for the national and commercial radio stations and appeared in many stage performances, and recording sessions on accordion and the piano. In 1955 he went to Europe and England, broadcasting for the BBC, appeared in television shows and performed at the famous Club Pigalle, London, as accompanist for the French singer Line Renuld. While in Europe, Peter toured Italy with the famous Italian singer, Claudio Villa, with whom he appeared on radio, television, films, stage shows, and recordings. In 1963 Peter and his charming wife Serafina, launched on another tour overseas. During this tour, he began playing piano as well as the accordion. This led to engagements with leading orchestras and playing continuously throughout Europe, returning again to Australia in 1965. He then became Musical Director for Channel 9 Television Network and broadcasting for ABC in Australia. In 1968, he toured the Far East and Vietnam with all Australian concert party, entertaining the Australian and US forces. In 1972 he did another tour of Europe and the USA. He was then back in Australia in 1976, at which point Peter became very busy broadcasting and recording with his large orchestra. Peter Piccini continued recording and also composing until recent times, and his work has been much admired. Peter Piccini and Sarah (Fina) Piccini enjoyed their 50th Wedding Anniversary on the 22nd April in Western Australia, picture below. Online at at the website of Peter Piccini are 92 accordion compositions and 5 CD's. |
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Mirco Patarini and Antonio Spaccarotella Leave Shanghai, Concert in Seoul - Koreaby Mirco Patarini |
  Mirco Patarini and Antonio Spaccarotella, were CIA delegates and Italian members of the Coupe Mondiale jury in Shanghai, China. They continued their journey in the East for a concert in Seoul, the capital of South Korea on October 9th, 2011.For the first time, an accordion concert was held at the new Open Stage Seoul Arts Center. In front of an audience of about 800 people, the two artists thrilled the audience with a repertoire of great variety, ranging from jazz to traditional Italian music, from Baroque transcriptions to original compositions and from the classical to the most important contemporary composers. Mirco Patarini had already given a concert in Seoul in October 2010, and since then the enthusiasm and interest of accordionists and accordion lovers has continued to grow, forcing the concert organizers to arrange a new concert for 2011. More are planned for the future. |
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Julien Labro’s New CD ‘A Far Cry’, Michigan - USAby Rob Howard |
  US-based French accordionist Julien Labro releases his new CD ‘A Far Cry’ on October 25th, on Azica Records. This is a collaboration with the world-renowned classical guitarist Jason Vieaux, and is an all-Piazzolla recording featuring some Julien Labro’s arrangements for guitar, bandoneón, with Boston’s exciting chamber orchestra.Included are Piazzolla's ‘Four Seasons in Buenos Aires’, as well as the ‘Double Concerto for Bandoneón, Guitar, & String Orchestra’, and the multi-movement duet ‘Histoire du Tango’. From Gail Wein's liner notes: "It is possible that the classical world wouldn't have tango music on its radar, had it not been for composer and bandoneón player Astor Piazzolla. With his unique combination of backgrounds in western classical music, traditional Argentinean music and jazz, Piazzolla carried tango from dance halls and ballrooms to the concert stage". For further information email: julien@julienlabro.com |
Cristiano Lui and Stefano Ciotola Debut at ‘Accordions International 2011’, Norfolk - UKby Rob Howard |
 Cristiano Lui - accordion and bandoneon - and guitarist Stefano Ciotola – guitar, fresh from their recent great success in Castelfidardo, Italy, make their debut at this year’s ‘Accordions International 2011’, at Seacroft Holiday Village, Hemsby, Norfolk, from November 11th to 14th. Other guests at this festival include Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, Ksenija Sidorova (Latvia), Martynas Levickis (Lithuania), Jack Emblow & Tony Compton, Wayne Robertson, Harry Hussey, David Price, Rosemary Wright, Roy Hendrie, Bert Santilly, and the accordion quintet Norvic Concordia (MD Peter Ayers). Professor Owen Murray, of the Royal Academy of Music, London, is a special guest at the festival. Workshops include Beginners, Elementary Orchestra, Intermediate Orchestra, Scottish Band, Jazz Group, Vintage Orchestra, Buskers Band, and Composers. The trade show includes The Accordion Shop, Birmingham Accordion Centre, Black Diamond Accordions, Limex, MAP Editions, Harry Kipling’s Musical Memorabilia Stall, and Robaccord Publications. The festival includes the official release of ‘Vintage Accordions’, a new book by Rob Howard. To book direct call 01780 782 093 during office hours (Sceptre Promotions). The organiser is Heather Smith, and this will be her 10th annual festival in East Anglia. For further information email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk |
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5th Roland V-Accordion Festival, 22 October, Rome - Italyby Harley Jones |
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 Excitement is building for the 5th Roland V-Accordion Festival to be held on the 21 and 22 October in Rome. The finalists have now been selected by their countries and include some very well known accordionists. The competitors in country order are: Brazil: Giordano Mahatma Belgium: Ronald Van Keulen Canada: Michael Bridge China: Qui Ma Denmark: Emir Bosjak France: Mathieu Barbier Germany: Matthias Matzke Hungary: Attila Bock - Márió Italy: Pietro Adragna Japan: Manabu Hiyama Russia: Stanislav Malyshev Spain: Anatolie Eremciuc United Kingdom: Thomas Hardaker USA: Danielle Renzi The jury members (in country order) will be: Canada: Joseph Macerollo China: Cao Xiao-Qing Finland: Kimmo Mattila France: Raymond Bodell Germany: Andreas Nebl USA: Sam Falcetti United Kingdom: Graham Laurie On Saturday October 22nd will be the finals of the 5th Roland V-Accordion International Festival for Digital Accordions, sponsored by Roland Europe. Read in detail about the upcoming event, the competitors, the Jury at: 2011 Rome Festival. Daily Reports will be online. Even if you cannot be in Rome, you can be there with live video. Video live streaming will now be online for the first round of the competition on Friday starting at 9.30 am Rome time, Friday 21 October. See competitor and video timetable at 2011 Rome Festival. After the event, recorded video will be available for viewing online at: 2011 Rome Festival. |
‘The Complete Guide To Mastering Left-Hand Bass/Chord Patterns’, North Carolina – USAby Rob Howard |
 ‘The Mighty Accordion’, by David DiGiuseppe, is a guide to playing the bass side of the accordion. The book includes a comprehensive collection of progressive exercises to guide the student in learning and mastering bass/chord patterns. For the beginner, the first few chapters assume little or no knowledge of the instrument and teach how to play simple accompaniment patterns. Uses of the major, minor and seventh chords are explained, with numerous exercises offered to develop skill in executing various bass/chord accompaniment patterns. For the advanced player, latter chapters present exercises on chord combinations needed to play sixth, minor seventh, major seventh and ninth chords, and other advanced techniques. Throughout the book, explanations are offered on the workings of the instrument and relevant music theory. The book includes 2 CDs, featuring many of the book's exercises played at both a slow and moderate tempo. David DiGiuseppe is an accomplished and versatile accordionist, mandolin and cittern player, singer, and storyteller. He is equally at home performing Irish tunes in a pub, French musettes in a cabaret, contra or Cajun music for a dance, or in the intimate setting of a concert hall. For further information email: daviddg@mindspring.com |
‘Accordion Showcase’ Concert, Glasgow – UKby Paul Chamberlain |
  On Saturday October 8th, the Accordion Department at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly known as the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) held an Accordion Showcase concert in the Junior Conservatoire. Organised by Djordje Gajic(picture left), who established the Accordion Department in Glasgow, the concert attracted a near capacity audience in the Guinness Room. Performances were given by three of the current Junior Conservatoire students, Freddie Henderson, Zach Ronan and Valerie Barr, followed by postgraduate student Paul Chamberlain(picture right). Djordje Gajic gave a stunning solo performance before being joined by his wife Andrea Gajic to bring the concert to a rousing finish with Piazzolla’s ‘Grand Tango’. For further information email: info@myceilidh.co.uk |
Iberya Özkan’s Accordion Activities, Istanbul – Turkeyby Rob Howard |
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| The organization Iberya Özkan Akordeon, based in Istanbul, Turkey, arranges workshops and concerts aimed at all ages and ability levels. Iberya Özkan Akordeon’s most recent workshop and concert involved the following players and teachers - Cengiz Berkün, Ortaç Aydinoglu, Zurab Tarieladze, Fati Fehmiju, and Aziz Ali Elyagutu. For further information email: ibeka@mynet.com |
‘14 Years Ago’ – Accordion Cruiseby Rob Howard |
| The Accordions Worldwide news for October 19th 1997 included an item about a forthcoming cruise, Norway to Denmark, featuring two accordionists. It is good to note that cruise ships with accordion entertainers happen quite often in various parts of the world, and this must be sheer bliss for enthusiasts on board! ACCORDION PERFORMS ON CRUISE SHIP - NORWAY by Per Bolstad From October 5th to 9th, Terje Dyrkolbotn and Per Bolstad (accordionist) will perform on the cruise ship M/S Bergen which sails from Norway to Denmark. This duo often perform on the ferries between Norway and Denmark and between Norway and England. They play various kinds of music including old Norwegian dance music that was mainly composed by Per Bolstad's great grandfather (1867-1975). He composed about 800 dances, waltzes, polkas, rheinlender, and mazurkas. Many of these have been recorded by various Norwegian and Swedish musicians. She played with Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Benny Carter, Lena Horne, Dizzy Gillespie, Peggy Lee, and Victor Borge. In 1995 she was president of the FOTA (friend of the accordion) |
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Accordion Orchestra Concert, Plochingen – Germanyby Rob Howard |
| On October 15th, 7pm, the Herbstkkonzert der Harmonikafreunde Plochingen accordion orchestra celebrate their conductor Robert Braininger 10th anniversary with a concert at the Town Hall in Plochingen, Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. Doors open at 6pm with a champagne reception. For further information email: vorstand@hfp1930.de |
Diamond Jubilee Concert, Helmond – Netherlandsby Rob Howard |
 The Accordeonvereniging Accordeana orchestra, from Helmond, Netherlands, celebrate their 60th anniversary with a concert on October 15th, 8pm, at the Gaviolizaal, Torenstraat 36a, 5701 SH, Helmond. The programme will include everything from classical to swing to tango. The Hohnerklang, from Oelde, Germany, will perform as special guests.For further information email: info@accordeana.nl |
‘Italian Day’ with Gennaro Fiondella, West Sussex – UKby Rob Howard |
 An ‘Italian Day’ takes place on Sunday October 16th at The Woolpack, West St, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 8NN. There will be an Italian food market in the car park in the morning, and the pub opens for full service at midday. There will be a full Italian menu plus choice of roasts until 8pm, and accordion music with Gennaro Fiondella in the afternoon and early evening.For further information email: info@thewoolpack.net |
Vladimir Mollov Concert @ WMAS, Virginia – USAby Rob Howard |
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| US-based Bulgarian accordionist Vladimir Mollov will perform on October 16th, 4pm, for the Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (WMAS) at the Sleepy Hollow United Methodist Church, 3435 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church, Virginia. For further information email: joangrauman@verizon.net Phone: 1-301-662-0203 |
Jelena Milojevic Concert, Prince Edward Island – Canadaby Rob Howard |
 Croatian accordionist Jelena Milojevic performs in concert on October 18th, 7.30pm, at the Harbourfront Theatre, 124 Harbour Dr, Summerside, PE C1N 5Y8, Canada. The concert is titled ‘The Accordion and All Its Charms’, and one of a season of classical music concerts.For further information email: boxoffice@harbourfronttheatre.com |
Marco Lo Russo Concerts, Lourdes, Rome – France, Italyby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Marco Lo Russo performs this month as follows:October 15th, 4pm - Marco Lo Russo will be giving advice and some free lessons on the Roland V Accordion, Centro Studi Musicali di Fondi, Latina 22nd, 9pm - Basilica San Pius X, Lourdes, France 26th, 6pm - Macro Testaccio La Pelanda, Rome, Italy Marco Lo Russo is featured in the October issue of the magazine ‘Albatross’. For further information email: stampa@marcolorusso.com |
‘Accordion Orchestra Day’ at Ripley Village Hall, Surrey – UKby Rob Howard |
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| Ian Watson and Julie North lead the annual ‘Accordion Orchestra Day’ at Ripley Village Hall, Surrey, on November 19th. To date there has been a great response and it is likely there will be a huge orchestra on the day! There are only 16 places left, so applications need to be made soon. The day will finish with a concert at 7.30pm, in which the 'Super Orchestra' will be supported by performances from Watford Accordion Band (MD Shona Holmes), Tillingbourne Accordion Orchestra (MD Phil Wheeler) and the Morley Accordion Orchestra. For further information email: morleyaccordions@gmail.com Phone: Call: Julie North 0208 547 0515 Please send text to Valerau to put it up. email is: Valerau Tidrai <valerau_tidrai@yahoo.com> |
Oleg Sharov’s October Tour - UKby Rob Howard |
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 Oleg Sharov, Professor of Accordion at the St Petersburg Conservatory, Russia, is a frequent and popular visitor to the UK, and his latest tour begins next week. This time he will be accompanied by his talented 16-year old granddaughter, Anastasia Sharova, who will contribute some duets and a solo spot.October 18th, 7.30pm – also appearing are Stefan Andrusyschyn (accordion) & Denise Leigh (soprano), North Staffs AC, Swan Bank Methodist Mission, Burslem 19th, 8pm – also appearing are the Stockport AC Band (MD Derek Stubbs), Stockport Accordion Club, Woodley Methodist Church, Church St, Stockport SK6 1NF 20th, 7.30pm – master class at 3.45pm; concert also features the Craven Accordion Orchestra, Glusburn Institute, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD20 8PJ 21st to 24th – Folkestone Accordion Festival 25th – Chester AC, Cheshire 27th, 7.30pm – Harlow AC, The Links Social Club, Parsloe Rd, Essex CM19 4RT 28th – The Ripley Village Hall, High St, Surrey GU23 6AF 29th, 7.30pm – West Sussex AC, Burgess Hill For further information email: info@ukaccordions.com |
Stanislav Angelov @ Wine Tasting Event, Franschhoek – South Africaby Rob Howard |
 ‘The Complete Food Music Wine Tasting Experience’ takes place on October 29th, 3pm, at The Yard, Franschhoek, featuring the music of accordionist Stanislav Angelov. There will also be a Salmon Bar Cheese & Charcuterie/Trout Board available.Stanislav Angelov is well-known as the leader of the Cape Town Tango Ensemble. For further information email: info@goodmusic.co.za |
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Charnwood Publishing New Websiteby Anna Bodell of Charnwood Publications |
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| Charnwood Publishing New Website is now online with updated shopping basket system and multi currency online credit card capture through secure server international Worldpay system. |
Roland Live Streaming Video of 5th International V-Accordion Festival and Competition - Romeby Alessandra Curzi, Roland Europe |
| Live Streaming Video at 2011 Rome Festival. Rome Times are: Friday 21 October 2011, 09:30 hours to 12 midday Round 1 Friday 21 October 2011, 15:00 hours to 18:00 hours Round 1 Saturday 22 October 2011, 21:00 Grand Gala and Competition, Round 2 Daily Reports will be online from 20 October at 2011 Rome Festival. |
Video Streaming: Master Class with Frederic Deschamps on the Web TV "Channel Deschamps'by |
 Friday 21 October from 18:30 to 20:00, Frédéric Deschamps will give a Master Class on the Web TV that he created last August, Deschamps Channel. A Paris time clock is on the Deschamps Channel.Program: Implementation of teaching articles that Frédéric Deschamps wrote a monthly article for the French magazine Accordéon et Accordéonistes as well as for the Italian magazine Strumenti e Musica. You are able to ask directly while its "live" any technical and musical questions you want. Its a very interactive live teaching. You can also "show" and voice your technical problems on Skype for the duration of the Master Class. To do this, email for an appointment with Frédéric Deschamps email at: ratinachampeix@gmail.com This teaching appointments on the net is a world first and will be repeated every month for the readers of these magazines. It will be conducted in French for the occasion. Other dates by appointment teaching English and Italian will be provided as soon as possible. You can find already more than 100 lessons in the video library of the Deschamps Channel in several languages. You will discover the preparation of artists from many countries (Russia, Moldova, United States, China, Chile, New Zealand, Europe, etc..) who came to prepare for international competitions earlier this year. Their lessons with Frédéric Deschamps obtained excellent results: Alexander Kolovski (Macedonia) - winner of category "D" in 2011 and Castelfidardo Category "award from Italy" at the 2011 Trophée Mondial, Pineto. Matzke Matthias (Germany) - winner of the 2011 Junior Coupe Mondiale in Shanghai. Pietro Adragna (Italy), winner of the 2011 Coupe Mondiale Senior Variety and the Coupe Mondiale Digital Accordion category. Dorin Grama (Moldavia) - winner of the 2011 Trophée Mondial Senior Variety in Pineto. You will also find videos of courses for beginners and amateurs. All information on upcoming appointments in Education on the Deschamps Channel will be regularly reported here. Picture below, left to right: Pietro Adragna (Italie), Evin kelly (Ireland), Yannick Lopes (Portugal), Fang Li Ye (Chine), Delphine Lahaye (France), Natanael teixeira (Portugal), Christel Sautaux (Suisse), Elsa Gourdy (France), Yohann Lopes (Portugal), radu Laxgang (Moldavie), Dorin grama (Moldavie), Olivia Cazals (UK), Aurore Touchard (France), Liu Zhao (Chine), Caroline Rhuland (France), Guillaume Fric (Aveyron), Alexis Labarrière (France), Alexander Kolovski (Macedoine), Jose Dias (Portugal), Maria Rita Piersanti et Frédéric Deschamps. |
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