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Photo Report: 2021 "Shanghai Spring" International Accordion Culture and Art Festival - China
2021 Summerschool Symposium and Music Day - Netherlands
Øivind Farmen New CD "My Classical Accordion" - Norway
Tracey Collins “Luck of the Irish” Sell-Out & Tour – New Zealand
“Music Without Borders” Concert, Moscow - Russia
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
32nd Haapavesi Folk Music Festival - Finland
Video: Alexander Poeluev “The Way to Happiness” - Russia
Video: Vlada Veselinović Performs Cardas – Serbia
Video: Gordon Shand Composes “Shindig March” - Scotland
Future events |
Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues at Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, Alaska - USA
Live: Sharon Shannon at DeBarra’s Folk Club - Ireland
2021 Sidmouth Folk Festival – UK
Online: 2021 Not Just Oompah! Accordion Concert and Workshop Featuring Joseph Natoli - USA
Registrations Open for “Free Reeds Unlimited” Workshop - Germany
2021 Maclagan Squeezebox Festival - Australia
Alabama Accordion Association Presents Elijah Clements - USA
Childrens Corner |
New and Updated Sites |
Updated Site: Friedrich Lips 3 and 6 CD Specials, Lips Whole Collection Special - Austria/Russia
Updated Site: Accordion Russia News
CD Reviews |
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Results: Sata-Häme Soi Festival Competition - Finlandby Kimmo Mattila President, Finnish Accordion Association |
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  The Sata-Häme Soi Festival and competition was held in the first week of July in Ikaalinen, Finland.The festival included the final of the Golden and Silver Accordion competitions, which was shown live on Alfa-TV. The live 2 hour TV program was watched by 0,5 million people, which is a really huge audience in Finland with a population of 5.5 million people. View the entire TV program at: https://www.permanto.fi/fi/web/alfatv/player/vod?assetId=111348353 The Golden Accordion 2021 competition was extremely tight, finally equal points (equal tens and equal nines) for the two best players. Final historical result = two winners Sonja Lampinen and Vilma Wiren picture above back. The silver accordion winner is Annabel Heikola picture above front. The jury was led by Raimo Vertainen (CIA Music Committee member) and the live TV show was hosted by Kimmo Mattila and Lola Odusoga, past Miss Finland. The Sata-Häme Soi Festival will continue in Ikaalinen in August 13-15, when we organise several events on the park stage and concerts in the church and Oma Tupa house. |
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Photo Report: 2021 "Shanghai Spring" International Accordion Culture and Art Festival - Chinaby Harley Jones |
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| Photo Superb pictures report of the 2021 The 3rd “Shanghai Spring” International Accordion Art & Culture Festival: View at 2021SSIA |
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2021 Summerschool Symposium and Music Day - Netherlandsby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 2021 Summerschool Symposium and Music Day will be held on July 31st and August 1st, 2021 in Borculo, Gelderland, Netherlands, organised by the Foundation for National Project-based Accordion Education There will also be an option to participate online. The symposium theme “Healthy music & studying” on July 31st is for musical occupational therapy, music teachers and eager musicians and will include: Edu room - A substantive programme that focuses on the development of a healthy and effective working method as a musician Farm hall - A practical musical program in which one specific topic is central to every workshop of one hour. DoeTent - A half-hour energizer that also provides an educational learning experience The Music Day on 1st August is a socially oriented musical day, which will include a group play-in with “The show must go on” (Queen) & Air (J.S. Bach). Ellen Zijm (picture top left), will work with experienced players on Kunst der Fugue [J.S. Bach] to experience details, sound quality and musical depth as an ensemble. Annemarieke van der Ploeg (picture top middle with glasses), Lieke op ’t Roodt (picture top 2nd from right) and Ilse Kok (picture top right) will work with players of all levels with world music. Music from Eastern Europe, Argentina and Ireland are on the programme. For details email: info@summerschoolnl.com |
Øivind Farmen New CD "My Classical Accordion" - Norwayby Harley Jones |
 Øivind Farmen has through the last 30 years been one of the leading Norwegian accordionists with great international acclaim. Eleven years have passed since his last solo album. He felt the time is now right to pick a personal selection of works from his present repertoire which has become the album “My Classical Accordion”. The repertoire consists of music Øivind Farmen loves performing and for various reasons feels a strong sense of personal bonding with. Most of the works are premiere recordings for the accordion, and some of the music are world premiere recordings. The music spans from the Baroque period through the Classical period to composers of our time. Album available online. |
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Tracey Collins “Luck of the Irish” Sell-Out & Tour – New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
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| Accordionist Tracey Collins will join the cast of popular “Operatunity” (professional opera singers) for their July and August tour of New Zealand entitled “Luck of the Irish”. Some New Zealand Accordion Association committee members attempted to buy tickets for the Orewa concert, Auckland, only to find that performance was already sold out! Operatunity’s tour will visit 26 venues nationwide from July 9th to August 13th, 2021, and will include “breath-taking ballads, jigs and jollity, you'll have Ireland in your heart to be sure, to be sure!” This show features jolly jigs like “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” and “If You’re Irish Come to the Parlour”, haunting ballads like “Danny Boy” and “Carrickfergus”, as well as nostalgic favourites like “A Little Bit of Heaven” and “How are Things in Glocca Morra?” Tickets are selling fast with some venues booked out. For details phone: 0508 266 237 |
“Music Without Borders” Concert, Moscow - Russiaby Arseniy Strokovskiy |
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 A concert entitled “Music Without Borders” will be held at the beautiful Roman Catholic Cathedral in Moscow, on August 13th, 2021 at 9pm.Performers include Arseniy Strokovskiy (accordion) and Ivan Dyma (saxophone) members of the SaxAkkord Duo who will be joined by Michiru Soeda (violin) and Igor Goldenberg (organ). As Covid-19 has challenged the freedom of movement internationally as well as the ability to hear musicians from other countries live, this concert unites musicians from three countries - Russia, Japan and Germany. Their program will include works by A. Vivaldi, L. Marchand, J. S. Bach, A. Schnittke, L. Boelman, I. Stravinsky, J. S. Schnittke, J. S. Scott, J. S. Scott, J. S. Schnittke, J. S. Scott, Gershvin and A. Khachaturian. For details phone: +7 (499) 136-76-30 |
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Video: Lucy Alves, Over 1.8 Million Views - Brazilby Harley Jones |
| Brazilian star Lucy Alves March 2020 video has had over 1.8 million views, adding further to her superbly successful career as a composer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, presenter and actress. Lucy Alves and the Petrobras Sinfônica, conductor Isaac Karabtchevsky, perform Feira de Mangaio, video release March 26 2020. |
32nd Haapavesi Folk Music Festival - Finlandby Christine Johnstone |
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  The 32nd Haapavesi Folk Music Festival took place in Haapavesi, Finland from July 1st to 3rd, 2021. The festival offers music from different cultures all over the world, especially Scandinavian, Celtic and North American music.The annual event included a variety of concerts, seminars and workshops with performers such as: • Leija Lautamaja (accordion) and PK Keränen (vocals & guitar) picture above left • Johanna Juhola Trio - Johanna Juhola (accordion), Roope Aarnio (guitar & vocals) and Teemu Korpipää (sound design) picture above right • Markku Lepistö (accordion) • MäSä-Duo - Kyösti Järvelä (violin & vocals) and Lauri Kotamäki (accordion & vocals) picture below |
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Video: Alexander Poeluev “The Way to Happiness” - Russiaby Christine Johnstone |
 Video: “The Way to Happiness” featuring Alexander Poeluev (accordion) and Andrey Machnev (saxophone) and looperboard.Laureate of international jazz competitions and festivals, participant of the New-Centropezn Jazz Quartet saxophonist - Andrey Machnev. International artist Alexander Poeluev has been playing with the New-Centropezn Jazz Quartet for over 10 years. If you like the music, you can support their work online. https://www.paypal.me/alexanderpoeluev |
Video: Vlada Veselinović Performs Cardas – Serbiaby Christine Johnstone |
| Video: Vlada Veselinovic (accordion) and Vlado Popovic (guitar) performing Cardas by Zoltan Orosz at a concert on June 23rd, 2021 to celebrate the promotion of the Government book "Games and songs from Pirot and its Surroundings" published by the Museum of Ponišavlje in Pirot, Serbia. During the concert the duo played melodies from Pirot and the Balkans, original songs, but also popular music from around the world. This recording shows a part of the atmosphere from the concert - Chardash modeled on the interpretation of Zoltan Orosz. Recorded by Aleksandar Radovanovic and Robert Ilic. |
Video: Gordon Shand Composes “Shindig March” - Scotlandby Christine Johnstone |
 Gordon Shand composed the “Shindig March” in “recognition of the great work that all the team at RadioGH do to promote our music.” The piece is entitled after the station’s Sunday night programme. Enjoy. |
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Guildford Accordion Club July Meeting, Cobham - Englandby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Guildford Accordion Club have planned a meeting for July 23rd, 2021 at the Cobham Village Hall in Cobham, England, providing Government restrictions allow. This will be a free evening to welcome members back to the club. Players are welcome to join in a variety of favourite songs such as Alexander's Ragtime Band, Are You Lonesome Tonight, Beer Barrel Polka, Chattanooga Choo Choo, If You Knew Susie and many more. For details email: anita.boothby@guildford-accordion-club.org.uk |
Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues at Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, Alaska - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
 Accordionists Jamie Maschler and Gabe Hall-Rodrigues (picture right) will give accordion workshops at the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival in Fairbanks, Alaska from July 26th to 30th, 2021.Accordion Courses as follows: • “Accordion For Kids” - Open to kids aged from 5 to 12. Come try out an accordion! This workshop will give a demonstration of how the accordion works, including a look at the inside and a chance to see and touch all the parts, along with the opportunity for your child to play one. Instruments will be provided and private lessons will be available during the week. • “Accordion - Playing through Tunes” Ages 18+ We will walk through a variety of different styles featuring accordion i.e. Latin, Norwegian, and French and talk about a few tips and tricks to play more authentically and relaxed. There will be written arrangements for two or more accordions. We will have the opportunity to share these at the final concert series. Beginners welcome. • “Accordion Workshop” Ages 18+ Jump deeper into accordion. Learn about the accordion mechanics, and some theory that allows you to open up opportunities on the accordion. Different bass accompaniment outside of our typical 3/4 and 4/4 patterns. This will include chord combining techniques and some bellows tips. Must be able to read music. For further information: jamie.maschler@gmail.com |
Live: Sharon Shannon at DeBarra’s Folk Club - Irelandby Christine Johnstone |
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 Sharon Shannon will perform live with Jim Murray and Jack Maher at DeBarra’s Folk Club in Clonakilty, West Cork, Ireland (picture left) on July 26th at 8pm (GMT).The event will include the first “teaser” of the concert recording Sharon did on February 12th, 2020 just before Covid-19 began shutting down the world. “This is the first look at our stripped down acoustic performance at the DeBarras Folk Club.” For details email: eolas@debarra.ie |
2021 Sidmouth Folk Festival – UKby Christine Johnstone |
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 The 2021 Sidmouth Folk Festival will be held from July 30th to August 6th as an open air event in the Blackmore Gardens in Sidmouth, Devon, England.The event will feature all day entertainment, street theatre, stalls, food court and evening concerts. Entertainers include Granny’s Attic (Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon), Scottish trio Talisk (which includes concertina player Mohsen Amini - picture below) and Saul Rose (melodeon - picture left). John Kirkpatrick will conduct a Concert Band Workshop online from Monday to Friday between 9.30 and 11.00 am. Music will be available via the festival website. John is also doing an online concert spot during the week. For details email: info@sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk |
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Online: 2021 Not Just Oompah! Accordion Concert and Workshop Featuring Joseph Natoli - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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| Joseph Natoli will present a two-day online workshop on “Music Composition” and a special online concert, organised by Not Just Oompah! (NJO). The Zoom Workshops are scheduled for: August 23rd and 24th from 7pm to 9.30pm PM Central Time each night. These workshops will focus on Composing Music and will include: Critical Elements in Composition & Arranging, Alternative Stradella Chord Voicings with examples, Using Accordion Registers Effectively (How to Orchestrate Possibilities Beyond That Master Switch), and How to Play Musically which is more than just notes to consider. The Zoom Concert will be held on August 22nd from 3pm to 4pm Central Time and feature a variety of music from Joe’s creative collection. This concert is free to those taking part in the workshop. For details email: ShirleyJ@Vjeverica.com |
Registrations Open for “Free Reeds Unlimited” Workshop - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
 Registrations are now open for the “Free Reeds Unlimited” workshop, held at the Hohner Conservatory in Trossingen, Germany from October 1st to 3rd, 2021.Tutors Konstantin Reinfeld and Frank Haunschild (picture right) will focus on improvisation and harmony interplay and accompaniment. The weekend will begin with a lecturers' concert on October 1st, followed by workshops and clinics on October 2nd. On Saturday evening, both lecturers will coach an open session with course participants before Reeds-Unlimited ends on Sunday morning with further workshops and an internal final presentation around noon. The event is open to all instruments including accordion. There will be a maximum of 20 participants. For details email: info@hohner-konservatorium.de |
2021 Maclagan Squeezebox Festival - Australiaby Christine Johnstone |
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 The 2021 Maclagan Squeezebox Festival will be held at the Maclagan Memorial Hall in the country town of Maclagan, Queensland, Australia on October 9th, 2021.The event, which attracts accordionists from all over Australia, will include a variety of accordion and concertina performances from musicians who would like to showcase their talents, followed by a “Jam and Dance” to good old-fashioned accordion music. For details email: maclagansqueezeboxfest@gmail.com |
Alabama Accordion Association Presents Elijah Clements - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor USA Accordion News |
 The Alabama Accordion Association will present Elijah Clements in concert at the Brookwood Baptist Church in Mountain Brook, Alabama, USA on November 13th, 2021.Elijah, who won the “Big Squeeze” contest in the polka category in Austin, Texas in 2019, will also give workshops at this event. Admission is free, courtesy of the Alabama Accordion Association. For further information email: csfunder@gmail.com |
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Madlyn Dugue Entertains on 1,2,3 Musette Show - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
| Young accordionist Madlyn Dugue playing and singing Taureau Paso on the 1,2,3 Musette Show. 1,2,3 Musette is the only weekly accordion TV show broadcast throughout France and Belgium, on satellite, cable and ADSL as well as on TNT in several regions. Enjoy. |
New and Updated Sites |
Updated Site, pigini-excelsior.ru Importing Italian Accordion to Russiaby Harley Jones |
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| Updated site: pigini-excelsior.ru business importing quality accordions to Russia Main Office in Russia, Moscow, Bryusovsky per., 2/14 www.pigini-excelsior.ru Open: Mon-Sat 10.00 - 18.00 Phone:+7(903)583-23-71 E-mail:info@pigini-excelsior.ru |
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Updated Site: Friedrich Lips 3 and 6 CD Specials, Lips Whole Collection Special - Austria/Russiaby Harley Jones |
 Updated Site: Friedrich Lips has released a new CD titled Double Mirror catalog CD030. Friedrich Lips has now release a total of 30 high quality CD's over the decades. This Double Mirror CD has been added to: Any 3 CD Special page at: CD3Packs Any 6 CD Special page at: CD6Packs Whole Collection Special page at: CDPack |
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Updated Site: Accordion Russia Newsby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Accordion Russia News has been updated with information on upcoming events. |
CD Reviews |
CD Review: Double Mirror CD by Friedrich Lipsby Joan C. Sommers |
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| CD Reviews Index for the Review of Double Mirror CD by Friedrich Lips. Review by Joan Cochran Sommers in English and German languages. |
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