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10th Vienna 2009 International Accordion Festival - Austria
‘Accordions International 2009’, Blackpool - UK
Lydie Auvray – Live on TV - Germany
João Gentil - Next on Stage, Cantanhede - Portugal
“Fascination Dance“ Marko Kassl and University Orchestra - Germany
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Alexander Poueleuv Performs 21 Concerts - Russia
Charles Magnante Quartet DVD, Pennsylvania - USA
Future events |
Musiques Originales de la Grande Europe Concerts – France
Gorka Hermosa Concerts, Madrid, Valladolid – Spain
New Accordion Club Opens, Birmingham – UK
Musical Academy of France Competitions Calendar
‘Accordions at Witney’, Oxford – UK
New and Updated Sites |
Joe Burke new CD
Yehuda Oppenheimer Release 1 Composition for Accordion.
H S Production New Music Releases
Charnwood Publications New Accordion Compositions
Sergey Osokin new CD
Peter Piccini New Accordion Composition
MusicForAccordion.com new eSheet Pieces
Charnwood Publications New Accordion Compositions
Yehuda Oppenheimer Releases 2 Arrangements and 3 Compositions for Accordion.
H S Production New Music Releases
Memorial Site for Charles Camilleri
CD Reviews |
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Finnish Accordion Association Cruise – Finlandby Harley Jones |
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 The Finnish Accordion Association (Suomen Harmonikkaliitto) announce their famous annual “Ships Cruise”, Turku to Stockholm (1st/2nd March) is once again fully booked.Over 2,600 accordionists of all ages from all over Finland will be part of the nonstop activities on this famous fun filled cruise. They will hear accordion music of virtually every style from Finnish Folk Music and dancing, Cajun, Rock, Tex Mex, Jazz, accordion orchestras and ensembles, trade show displays of instruments, recordings, music, and some accordion competitions. Featured is the Silver (under 10 years) Accordion Competition and the Golden (Open age) Accordion Competition on board the huge Silja Europa Boat Cruise. For further information email: toimisto@harmonikkaliitto.net |
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10th Vienna 2009 International Accordion Festival - Austriaby Harley Jones |
 The 2009 Vienna Accordion Festival is celebrating its 10th Anniversary and has a huge program of accordion events for the festival dates 15th February to 26th March 2009. During this time, there will be 43 events organised by the Veranstalter Kulturverein d'Akkordeon in Vienna. As one might imagine, there is a wealth of different styles of accordion happening during an event of this size. Some of the famous names performing include Friedrich Lips & Piazzolla Studio (Russia), Martin Lubenov (Austria), Motion Trio (Poland), Daniel & Michael Zisman (Argentina), Manfred Leuchter Duo (Germany), Veronika Todorova Band(Bulgaria, Germany) and many others as listed in the 10th Vienna 2009 Program. For further information email: friedl@akkordeonfestival.at |
‘Accordions International 2009’, Blackpool - UKby Rob Howard |
  ‘Accordions International 2009’, organised by Heather Smith, takes place from May 9th to 13th at the Dunes Conference Complex, Pontins Holiday Centre, Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, Lancashire. The guest artistes booked to date include: Alexander Dmitriev and Vitali Dmitriev (Russia), Pino di Modugno (Italy), Giancarlo Caporilli (Italy), and the UK’s Romano Viazzani, Stefan Andrusyschyn and Denise Leigh (soprano), Bert Santilly and Harry Hussey. This accordion festival shares the Pontins site with an organ/keyboard festival, which has a large and very interesting trade show open to all. Workshops take place during the day and there are concerts each evening, plus after hours jam sessions in the Queen Vic pub. The ballroom and Queen Vic are open to both accordion and organ/keyboard festival participants. The trade show to date includes Geoff Holter Accordions, The Accordion Shop, and John Douglas Music. For further information email: heather@accordions.karoo.co.uk |
Lydie Auvray – Live on TV - Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
  Lydie Auvray "Grande Dame" fans will be delighted to learn that she will be live on TV. Friday 16th January on the German TV channel WDR in the show of Bettina Böttinger “Kölner Treff” at 9.45 pm. Don’t miss!!! For further information about Lydie visit the Lydie Auvray "Grande Dame" website or e-mail: lydieauvray@netcologne.de |
João Gentil - Next on Stage, Cantanhede - Portugalby Rob Howard |
  João Gentil will appear on stage on January 24th, 9.30pm, at the Auditorium S. Pedro, Cantanhede, Portugal, as a special guest during the concert of the ‘Quarteto Classico Cordas de Cantanhede’, presenting a vast repertoire of Tangos! Rodrigo Queirós - 1st violin Marta Eufrázio - 2nd violin Dirio Alves - viola Antonio Ferreira- cello João Gentil - accordion and Bandonion His next important performance will be in February 17th, at 4pm, when he will appear in Ashow on the main national Portuguese TV channels RTP1 and RTP International, performing jazz. On Sunday March 15th, João will be the special guest of the quartet of saxophones called ‘Sax & Cª’ at Academia Musical Arazedense, in a tribute for Astor Piazzolla’s anniversary. Together with the drummer Luis Formiga, the Saxophone Ensemble of the Conservatory of Music of Coimbra, the quartet ‘Sax & Cª’, they will end their show with a music special dedicated to Astor Piazzolla called ‘Adios .....Piazzolla’. 3 pm João Gentil 3.30 pmOrquestra de Saxofones do Conservatório de Coimbra - apenas 1 música 4 pm Sax & C.ª 4.30 pm Grupo de Sopros (Porto) - Apenas 1 música FINAL: all together "ADIOS... PIAZZOLLA" (composition by Leroy Amendola) For further information email: geral@joaogentil.com |
“Fascination Dance“ Marko Kassl and University Orchestra - Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 Marko Kassl (akkordeon, bandoneon) is performing with the University of Duisburg-Essen Orchestra the rarely performed suite of Piazolla “Punta del Estate". The conductor is Oliver Leo Schmidt who was awarded the "Herbert von Karajan" Conducting Prize 2008.The "roots" of different cultures have always fascinated composers. The music gets connected between the Argentine Tango “reformer” Piazzolla, Khatshcaturian of Armenia and the Russian Tchaikovsky in congenial manner with the typical local colour of their homeland. In the “Ballet Gayaneh"of Khatschaturian the young Armenian Gayaneh is struggling around with her alcoholic husband and the Kolchos comunity. In Tchaikovsky's world famous ballet "Swan Lake" the typical fairy tale theme of the enchanted princess, that can only be saved by love. A real concert special is the dance suite of Piazzolla “Punta del Estate" of course with his instrument, the bandoneon. January 31st, 5 pm, Zeche Zollverein Essen / Hall 12 February 1st, 5 pm, Theater Duisburg February 8th, 11am, Philharmonie Essen For further information, email markokassl@hotmail.com |
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Charles Camilleri Passes Away - Maltaby Harley Jones |
 Long acknowledged Maltese composer, conductor, pianist and accordionist Charles Camilleri died on Saturday morning, January 3rd, aged 77.Camilleri is today recognized as one of the major composers of his generation. He has over 300 compositions, half of which are recorded on some 36 CDs, sold all over the world. A full write up of his achievements and compositions for accordion are in the Charles Camilleri Memorial. |
Alexander Poueleuv Performs 21 Concerts - Russiaby Harley Jones |
 In Rostov-on-Don, on most days, from 22 December to 13 January, was held the annual Christmas / New Year show. This show, for the first time included an accordionist, 2002 Coupe Mondiale winner Alexander Poeluev. December 15th, at the Great Hall of the Musical Theater was 50-year anniversary of the Union of Journalists of the Rostov region. The concert included Alexander Poeluev performing the famous work “Don Rhapsody” composed by Viatcheslav Semionov. This important high profile concert was attended by many journalists and Government politicians of the South Federal District of Russia. |
Charles Magnante Quartet DVD, Pennsylvania - USAby Rob Howard |
 An historic DVD has been released featuring 5 numbers played by the legendary Charles Magnante Quartet. The pieces played are ‘Waltz a la Accordion’ (a swing arrangement by Magnante of Chopin’s ‘Op. 64, no. 1’ – the ‘Minute Waltz’); ‘Tantalizin’ (Magnante); ‘Andalucia’ (Ernesto Lecuona); ‘Sweet Sue’ (Harris/Young); ‘Dance of the Spanish Onion’ (David Rose). These recordings were made in 1946, and have not been available for many years. These priceless ‘soundies’ (an early version of the music video) were thought to be lost, but were recently rediscovered by some accordion aficionados, released by the Italian company Bella Music Roma, and are available from Henry Doktorski in the USA. Doktorski commented: “I put this on my DVD player and pressed ‘repeat’ and listened to it all day long without getting tired”. The line up is Charles Magnante – accordion, George Wright on organ and piano, Jack Smith on electric guitar, and Eugene Ettore on double bass. Charles Magnante (1905-1986) was one of the world’s most revered accordionists, and his artistry did much to raise the image of the accordion in the USA and overseas. George Wright went on to become America’s foremost theatre organist, Jack Smith was a leading jazz guitarist and vocalist, and Eugene Ettore found fame as an accordionist, composer and arranger. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
Future events |
‘Peter Paul Assembly of Accordionists’, St Petersburg - Russiaby Rob Howard |
 The ‘Peter Paul Assembly of Accordionists’ is a large-scale bi-annual competitive festival for all ages, taking place from April 24th to 30th. The organizer is Oleg Sharov. There are many hundreds of competitors with numerous categories daily, and several venues at a time in use. There are also guest concerts happening most evenings. This is a well organized festival by Oleg Sharov and draws packed halls for the concerts and many people travel from all over Eastern Europe to attend this popular event. For further information email: olegsharov.bajan@mail.ru |
Musiques Originales de la Grande Europe Concerts – Franceby Rob Howard |
| Musiques Originales de la Grande Europe is a non-profit making organization that sponsors an ensemble of classical musicians, including accordion, clarinet, violin and cello. The ensemble performs mainly in churches, and its concert schedule includes: January 17th, 8.30pm - Eglise St-Jacques, Oucques January 18th, 4pm - Eglise de la Madeleine, Vendôme January 24th, 8.30pm - Eglise St-Maurille, Chalonne s/ Loire January 25th, 4pm – Eglise, Fief Sauvin February 1st, 4pm - Eglise St-Pierre, Ancenis February 8th, 4pm – Eglise, Bagnoles de l'orne February 15th, 4pm – Eglise, Pré-en-Pail February 21st, 8.30pm – Eglise, Cloyes sur le loir February 22nd, 4pm – Eglise, St-Mars la pile February 28th, 8.30pm – Eglise, Turquant For further information email: original.music@wanadoo.fr |
Gorka Hermosa Concerts, Madrid, Valladolid – Spainby Rob Howard |
  Spanish concert accordionist Gorka Hermosa performs as follows:January 18th, 12noon – concert with Silvia Marquez – piano, performing music by JS Bach, Scarlatti, Remiro, Tiensuu, Piazzolla and Prin; Teatro Lara, Madrid January 30th – Portillo, Valladolid; works by Hermosa, Germán Díaz, G. Portela, D.L. Arró yabe and R. Galliano. February 12th and 13th, 7pm – flamenco dance show, featuring music by Bach, Franck, Montón y Sabina; Centro Cultural Zazuar, Vallecas, Madrid February 14th – ‘Selene Munoz’, Boadilla, Madrid February 28th - ‘Selene Munoz’, Becerril, Madrid March 6th - Festival de Arte Flameco de Pinto, ‘Selene Munoz’, Pinto, Madrid For further information email: gorka@gorkahermosa.com |
New Accordion Club Opens, Birmingham – UKby Rob Howard |
| A brand new accordion club, the Black Country Accordion and Music Club, based at the Rowley Regis Disability Centre, Rowley Village, Rowley Regis, Birmingham B65 9AT, opens on January 26th with a concert featuring Steve Roxton The organiser is professional accordionist Barry Smith, and meetings will be held on the fourth Monday of the month. The guest artistes booked to date include: January 26th – Steve Roxton February 23rd – Alan Young March 23rd – North Staffs Accordion Band April 27th – Pearl Fawcett-Adriano For further information email: bsentmusic@gmx.com |
Musical Academy of France Competitions Calendarby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 The Musical Academy of France organises teaching and competitions around the country for accordion, guitar, organ, piano and drums. The 2009 calendar of competitions includes:March 8th – Cholet (42) March 15th – Pau, Gan (64) March 28th - Bischwiller (67) May 4th Mulhouse (68) May 2nd and 3rd Pont de Roide (25) May 16th and 17th Plombieres les Bains (88) June 7th - Sens (89) June 14th – Pierre de Bresse (71) For further information email: academiemusicaledefrance@orange.fr |
‘Accordions at Witney’, Oxford – UKby Rob Howard |
 ‘Accordions at Witney’ is an accordion tuition weekend, February 22nd and 23rd, held at the Henry Box School, Witney – a market town situated 12 miles west of Oxford. The tuition is aimed at developing playing techniques through various styles of folk dance music. The teachers are Murray Grainger, Paul Hutchinson, Becky Price and Dave Townsend. The course units include: Murray Grainger (Understanding Harmony, New Tunes for Accordion), Paul Hutchinson (Gems from the Dancing Masters, Feeling the Squeeze), Becky Price (Central French Dance Music, The Boldwood Sound), Dave Townsend (Right-hand Accompaniments and Harmonies, Northern Band). For further information email: info@handsonmusic.org.uk |
New and Updated Sites |
MusicForAccordion.com new eSheet Piecesby MusicForAccordion.com |
| MusicForAccordion.com site releases 5 new pieces - 'Masaniello', 'Quadrille Arrangement', 'Cowboy Melodies', 'Sevillana' and 'Vilia'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Joe Burke new CDby Joe Burke |
| A new site selling a CD titled "The Morning Mist" with sound samples. Music performed by Joe Burke. Purchase online. |
Yehuda Oppenheimer Release 1 Composition for Accordion.by Yehuda Oppenheimer |
| Yehuda Oppenheimer release 1 composition for acccordion - 'Symphony No. 40, 1st Movement'. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
H S Production New Music Releasesby H S Productions |
| H S Production releases 6 new pieces, 'Admist the Dale so Wide and Even “and” Shines the Crescent', 'Little Apple', 'Oh, My Jasek!', 'What’s There In The Woods?', 'Where Do You Go Janek?' and 'I Am a Mountaineer'. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Charnwood Publications New Accordion Compositionsby Charnwood Publishing |
| Charnwood Publications releases 6 new pieces by ccomposer Gina Brannelli titled, 'Paris Lament', 'Study In A Minor', 'Lucky Star', 'Snow Waltz Arrangement', 'Highland Lament' and 'Blackpool Rocks'. Purchase with credit card. |
Sergey Osokin new CDby Sergey Osokin |
| A new site selling a CD titled "Eternal Returning" with sound samples. Music performed by Sergey Osokin, graduate of the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, class of Friedrich Lips, and winner of many international competitions including the prestigious Klingenthal international accordion competition. Purchase online. |
Peter Piccini New Accordion Compositionby Peter Piccini |
| Peter Piccini - accordionist, composer, arranger, performer, releases 1 new work composed for accordion, available for purchase online. 'Love Waltz'. A sample 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. |
MusicForAccordion.com new eSheet Piecesby MusicForAccordion.com |
| MusicForAccordion.com site releases 5 new pieces - 'Pavane', 'Souvenir D’ukraine', 'Portrait Of A Toy Soldier', 'Black Eyes Arrangement' and 'The Russian Pedlar'. Samples of the music are available online. The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Charnwood Publications New Accordion Compositionsby Charnwood Publishing |
| Charnwood Publications releases 6 new pieces by ccomposer Douglas Ward titled, 'The Naughty Monkey', 'Morris Minor', 'Nuance', 'Blog 27', 'Subterfuge Two' and 'Boutique Overture'. Purchase with credit card. |
Yehuda Oppenheimer Releases 2 Arrangements and 3 Compositions for Accordion.by Yehuda Oppenheimer |
| Yehuda Oppenheimer releases 2 compositions for acccordion - 'Bingo Arrangement', 'Magic Accordion', and 2 arrangements - 'Jugoslavian Dance’, 'Gavotte and Rondo - Oppenheimer'. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. Also released, is a version of "Busy Fingers" with fingering for the piano accordion. This is the latest composition by Yehuda Oppenheimer, the well-known Israeli accordionist and educator. This is a Czerny-like Etude called "Busy Fingers"and is based on the famous Canon by Pachelbell. Yehuda Oppenheimer has warmly dedicated "Busy Fingers" to Accordions Worldwide Director busy Harley Jones. The piece will develop the ability to perform broken chords with ease. and this perpetum-like composition is very pleasant to execute and is suitable to be used as an encore. Yehuda Oppenheimer wishes all accordionists "Good Luck"with their "Busy Fingers". |
H S Production New Music Releasesby H S Productions |
| H S Production releases 6 new pieces, 'There Was A Maiden', 'The Sun Comes', 'Willow Arrangement', 'No Doubt Arrangement', 'Karolinka', and 'Vistula'. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Memorial Site for Charles Camilleriby Accordions Worldwide |
| Memorial Site for Charles Camilleri, long acknowledged Maltese composer, conductor, pianist and accordionist Charles Camilleri died 3rd January 2009. Charles Camilleri Memorial. |
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“Opera deLight” by Le belle voci (Sud Africa)by Alessandro Mugnoz |
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