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2009 Strumenti & Musica Spring Festival, Spoleto - Italy
Daily Reports, Shanghai National Accordion Competition - China
46th Klingenthal International Accordion Competition - Germany
World Accordion Day in Skopje – Macedonia
Ove Hahn Passes Away, Stockholm – Sweden
Coupe Mondiale Super Bargain – Brunei Air
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
‘The Gem of the Kaipara’, Auckland – New Zealand
Exhibition of Vintage Accordions & Concert - Russia
‘Les Virtuoses 6’ Festival, Touraine – France
John Kirkpatrick’s New CD, Shropshire – UK
Regional Jazz and Popular Music Competition - Russia
Future events |
Próximos Conciertos Rejoice!, Madrid, Valencia – Spain
Marco Lo Russo Concerts – Italy
Isle of Skye Accordion & Fiddle Festival, Scotland – UK
Festiv’Accordéon des Etangs, Chatonnay - France
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Franco Cambareri new works
Salvatore Cauteruccio new CDs
Semion Shmelkov new CDs
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Roland Italy National Selection (Selezione Nazionale) - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| 2009 Italy National Selection (Selezione Nazionale) for the Roland International Festival, in Rome, 21 November 2009. |
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2009 Strumenti & Musica Spring Festival, Spoleto - Italyby 2009 Strumenti & Musica Spring Festival |
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| Daily Reports online of the 2009 Strumenti & Musica Spring Festival in Spoleto, Italy. Competitions and concerts are from May 15th to 17th, with a seminar and concert by Viatcheslav Semionov and a concert by Renato Borghetti and band. The two best Italian players will be sponsored by the IAC (Italian Accordion Culture – Italian member of the CIA) for the travel and hotel for the CIA Coupe Mondiale in 2009, held in Auckland, New Zealand. Daily Reports online of the 2009 Strumenti & Musica Spring Festival. |
Daily Reports, Shanghai National Accordion Competition - Chinaby 2009 Shanghai Spring National Accordion Competition |
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| Daily Reports of the 2009 Shanghai Spring National Accordion Competition are online. |
46th Klingenthal International Accordion Competition - Germanyby Harley Jones |
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| Photo left to right: Grayson Masefield, Aleksandar Nikolic, Petar Maric, Frédéric Deschamps and Julien ‘Speedy’ Gonzales. From the 8th to the 14th May, is the 2009 46th Klingenthal International Accordion Competition. The results from Category 6, Virtuoso Entertainment Music, accordion solo, no age limit are available. 1st Petar Maric (Serbia), 2nd Grayson Masefield (New Zealand), 3rd Nicolas Koch (France). French teacher Frédéric Deschamps has enjoyed great success the last two years with pupil Peter Maric winning (also a pupil of famous Beltango leader Aleksandar Nikolic) and Grayson Masefield 2nd. Last year the category was won by Julien ‘Speedy’ Gonzales, also a pupil of Frédéric Deschamps. The third placed Nicolas Koch is taught by the famous French school, CNIMA J.Mornet of Southern France. Full 2009 Klingenthal International Competition Results 2009 Kingenthal Category 2 Results 2009 Kingenthal Category 3 Results 2009 Kingenthal Category 4 Results 2009 Kingenthal Category 5 Results 2009 Kingenthal Category 6 Results 2009 Kingenthal Category 7 Results |
World Accordion Day in Skopje – Macedoniaby Anica Karakutovska |
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 Macedonian Association of Accordionists “Ljubiteli na klasicnata muzika” Skopje celebrated World Accordion Day with many different activities to promote this global event and elevate the awareness and status of the accordion. 2009 Macedonia WA Day photos. An article with the information about the first World Accordion Day being held on the 180th birthday of the accordion was published in all the main newspapers in Macedonia. Professor Zorica Karakutovska, President of the Macedonian Association of Accordionists, was guest, live on the programs of the National TV stations. She and her youngest students were guests on the popular show "Five plus", an educational program for children. With the host Mina and the dog Petko as moderator, the show provides a lot of useful information from different fields with very interesting moments. The episode was an excellent presentation of the accordion and a great start to our association’s promotion campaign of World Accordion Day. On May 6th, accordion students from the SMBSC ‘Ilija Nikolovski-Luj‘ Skopje and the Faculty of Music Skopje, class of Prof. Zorica Karakutovska, performed an amazing concert at the City Museum of Skopje in honour of the celebration of the World Accordion Day. The concert started with the welcome speech from Prof. Karakutovska about World Accordion Day, and why it was May 6th. High quality performances, solo, duet, trio and ensembles, newly original works including 2 works from Macedonian composer Elizabeta Ilievska with various instrumentation were very well received by the large audience. On May 13th at the City Gallery in Vranje, Serbia & Macedonian accordion students performed a beautiful concert as part of the city’s manifestation “May, Month of Music”. According to the organizer it was one of the most visited and popular events. During this month we are planning to continue with the concert activities in other cities in Macedonia. 2009 Macedonia WA Day photos. |
Ove Hahn Passes Away, Stockholm – Swedenby Rob Howard |
 Ove Hahn (1934-2009), from Stockholm, Sweden, died on May 6th, aged 75. A lifelong enthusiast for the accordion, he campaigned for many years to persuade radio and television in Sweden to broadcast more accordion music. Ove Hahn was a capable administrator who served as President of the Confederation Internationale Des Accordeonistes from 1982 to 2001, succeeded by Kevin Friedrich. He was also a past President of the Swedish Accordionists Association. In 1986 Ove Hahn wrote the biography, 'Anthony Galla-Rini on His Life and the Accordion', published by Nils Fläcke Music, Stockholm. In 1990 he wrote a reference book about the accordion, ‘Bengts dragspel: äkta svenskt dragspelshantverk’. He also contributed to ‘The Swedish Music Miracle, 75 years - from the Winter of Our Time’, a book published in 2001 surveying the music scene in Sweden since the 1930s. |
Coupe Mondiale Super Bargain – Brunei Airby Harley Jones |
 Super cheap airfares are available by Brunei Air from London/Europe to the Coupe Mondiale in New Zealand, 25-29 August 2009. www.bruneiair.com/Enthusiasts around the world are invited to come and play in the "World Accordion Orchestra III" so be on the plane and enjoy a great musical event for as low as 537GBP (Great Britain Pounds), about 596 Euro. Fares change daily and the fare as this was written was 633GBP, about 703 Euro. If Coupe Mondiale entrants are struggling for money, accommodation homestay can be arranged with a New Zealand family. Its never been cheaper to get to beautiful New Zealand, play in a world class hall with wonderful accoustics and excellent lighting. For further information, view the Coupe Mondiale website. |
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Peter Machajdik’s New Concerto, Berlin – Germanyby Rob Howard |
 One of Slovakia's most admired and respected living composers Peter Machajdik has recently finished a 20 minute ‘Concerto for Two Bayans and Orchestra’. Commissioned by AccoDuo from Croatia, the work will be premiered at the Ignacy Padarewski Philharmony in Bydgoszcz, Poland, on June 4th 2009. The Symphony Orchestra of the Pomorian Philharmony will be conducted by José Maria Florêncio. Machajdik's double bayan concerto is dedicated to all those who helped to remove the ‘iron curtain’ and the communist regimes in the central and eastern part of Europe twenty years ago. Peter Machajdik, born 1961 in Bratislava, Slovakia, now lives in Berlin, Germany. He has composed numerous concert works for accordion and other instruments, and has also worked extensively in the realms of cinema, theatre and dance productions. The complete score of the work is available from the composer's management. For further information email: bluedeepmusic@online.de |
‘The Gem of the Kaipara’, Auckland – New Zealandby Harley Jones |
 ‘The Gem of the Kaipara’ photos. This musical work, written in honor of Dargaville's longtime accordion and arts supporter, the late Jenny Cocurullo, featured at two Auckland Symphony Orchestra concerts and will go to the USA later in the year.Held at the Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna on May 10th, and the Auckland Town Hall the week before, the concerts were conducted by composer Gary Daverne and featured Dargaville-born Kevin Friedrich as accordion soloist. Gary Daverne had been commissioned to write the music as a tribute to Mrs Cocurullo, a former district councillor, who died in 2001. The work was premiered on May 11th 2002 by the Auckland Symphony Orchestra with Kevin Friedrich in Dargaville Town Hall. Former Dargaville Mayor Graeme Ramsey said at the time: "Jenny always promoted the Kaipara as 'Gem of the North' while she in turn was considered the 'Gem of the Kaipara', thus the title of the composition." As with the premiere performance, beautiful images of the Kaipara region were projected on to giant screens behind the orchestra during last week’s concerts. These concerts coincided with World Accordion Day, co-ordinated by the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes. Kevin Friedrich will perform ‘The Gem of the Kaipara’ at a concert by the (UMKC) Community Accordion Orchestra conducted by Prof. Joan Sommers on May 31st in Kansas City, USA. |
Exhibition of Vintage Accordions & Concert - Russiaby Harley Jones |
 On May 15th, at 6pm in the Museum of Contemporary Art , Rostov-on-Don, the International Foundation for Music "Harmony" presents an exhibition of vintage harmonica's, accordions and bayans, in honor of the 180th anniversary of accordion and World Accordion Day. Also presented are the paintings and graphic works of the artist Yuri Rostov Larioshkin. Program: - opening of the exhibition of vintage bellows instruments - opening of the exhibition of Yuri Larioshkina - concert by Alexander Poeluev, Laureate of international competitions. The exhibition will run from the 16 to 25 May 2009. |
‘Les Virtuoses 6’ Festival, Touraine – Franceby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 The 6th annual festival ‘The Virtuosos 6’, founded by Jean Brun, took place recently in the cultural center Oésia, Notre-Dame of Oè, Touraine. Highlights included The Paris-Moscow Duo, Domi Emorine and Roman Jbanov, performing a concert that was a musical trip involving entirely French and Russian compositions. After their brilliant performance, the young local accordionist Alexis Lambert took over, presenting a repertoire of musette party music. Accordionist Ludovic Beïer and guitarist Angelo Debarre charmed everybody with their improvisations of gypsy jazz and French songs.Extracts of this concert are on: www.accordeon.com/duo |
John Kirkpatrick’s New CD, Shropshire – UKby Rob Howard |
 Diatonic accordionist John Kirkpatrick has this month released a CD of his own instrumental compositions, ’The Dance of the Demon Daffodils’. Using 3-row British chromatic button accordion, 1 and 2 row melodeons, and Anglo concertina, Kirkpatrick performs pieces with such colourful titles as ‘The Dance of the Demon Daffodils’, ‘The Three Piece Suite’, ‘Leaping Jack’, ‘Living in Sin’, ‘Puddleglum's Misery’, ‘Accordionism’, ‘Jump At The Sun’, ‘Unchristmas’, ‘Fishing on a Bicycle’, plus many others.The music on this CD will all be included in a soon to be published book ‘Jump at the Sun - the John Kirkpatrick Tunebook’. For further information email: john.kirkpatrick2@virgin.net |
Regional Jazz and Popular Music Competition - Russiaby Alexander Poeluev |
 On May 10th in Bataisk, near Rostov-on-Don, there was a competition for Jazz and pop music using folk instruments and singers. The event included lots of accordionists playing as soloists or in groups and orchestras. There was a total of 134 competitors. The history of this competition began in 1999 and its different from most competitions involving accordion in Russia, because it was for Jazz and popular music. |
Future events |
‘Souvenir of Italy’, Cosenza – Italyby Harley Jones |
 Accordionist Renzo Ruggieri and vocalist Antonella Ruggiero perform together a concert titled ‘Souvenir d'Italie" on Saturday, May 16th, 8pm, and Sunday May 17th, 8pm, at the Teatro Rendano, Cosenza. |
Próximos Conciertos Rejoice!, Madrid, Valencia – Spainby Rob Howard |
 The quartet Alio Modo Música performs in concert as follows:May 16th, 8.30pm – Sala Al Artis, Alapardo, Madrid 22nd, 6pm – Teatro Talia, Festival ENSEMS, Valencia Alio Modo Música are David Del Puerto - guitar, Angel Luis Castaño – accordion, David Apellániz - cello, and Carmen Gurriarán – soprano. For further information email: infoaliomodo@gmail.com |
Marco Lo Russo Concerts – Italyby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Marco Lo Russo performs at the Association-Academy Musical International (A.M.I.), Rome, on May 15th, 16th, 18th and 22nd. For further information email: stampa@marcolorusso.com |
Isle of Skye Accordion & Fiddle Festival, Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
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| The 2009 Isle of Skye Accordion & Fiddle Festival takes place from May 21st to 23rd in The Royal Hotel and other venues in Portree. The guest artistes include the Scottish dance bands of Iain MacPhail, Gary Sutherland, Andrew MacDonald, and Craig MacFadyen. For further information email: info@skyemusic.co.uk |
Festiv’Accordéon des Etangs, Chatonnay - Franceby Rob Howard |
 The first Festiv’Accordéon des Etangs takes place on June 13th and 14th in Chatonnay, a commune in the Jura department in Franche-Comté in eastern France.The guests include Peter and Mady Soave, Jean Louis Noton, Norbert Pignol, Quatuor à Cordes Rucner, l’Accordéon Club Chatonnay, and the dance orchestra of Robert Chappelet. For further information email: pitcok@wanadoo.fr |
New and Updated Sites |
Rob Howard new book releaseby Rob Howard |
| Rob Howard new book now released titled "An A to Z of the Accordion and related instruments - Volume 4". Purchase online. |
Franco Cambareri new worksby Franco Cambareri |
| Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 5 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'La Baiana, catalog:cfranco90', 'La Joya (The Jewel), catalog:cfranco91', 'Maria Luiza, catalog:cfranco92', 'Moments of Sadness, catalog:cfranco93' and 'Tender Feelings (Sentimento Amoroso), catalog:cfranco94'. Samples of this music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Salvatore Cauteruccio new CDsby Salvatore Cauteruccio |
| A new site selling 2 CDs titled "NOVA 4TET Tangout" and "Acoustic Music Ensemble" with sound samples. Music performed by Salvatore Cauteruccio. Purchase online. |
Semion Shmelkov new CDsby Shmelkov Semion |
| A new site selling 2 CDs titled "The Poem" and "Sempre Majore! (Flute and Bayan)" with sound samples. Music performed by Semion Shmelkov and Olga Zmanovskaja. Purchase online. |
CD Reviews |
Accordeon Obsessionby Renato Belardinelli |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of “Accordeon Obsession” by Sergiu Popa |
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