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2019 Veranstaltungen im A World of Accordions Museum, Wisconsin - USAby Rita Davidson Barnea |
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![]() 4. Mai - Weltakkordeon-Tag: Joan Sommers, Stas Venglevski, Mary Tokarski, Betty Jo Simon, Murl Allen Sanders, (UMKC) Gemeinschaftliche Akkordeonkammergruppe 5. Mai - Willard Palmer Festival: Dee Langley, Aydar Salahof, Stas Venglevski, Mike Middleton, Paul Vargason, ACM-Band Weltakkordeonmusik Weitere Künstler stehen noch aus und werden in zukünftigen Artikeln bekannt gegeben. Der MC für die Events wird Kevin Friedrich sein. Zusätzlich gibt es ein Video der CIA-Site, wichtige Spendenanerkennung und mehr. Dr. Helmi Harrington (Bild links) gründete das A World of Accordions Museum und das Harrington Arts Center. Wowie den Lehrplan für die Reparatur- und Technikerschule für Akkordeon-Ziehharmonika in Duluth, MN. Helmi Harrington wurde in verschiedenen Who’s Who-Listen durch regionale Auszeichnungen geehrt und 2006 mit dem Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) als Freund des Akkordeons ausgezeichnet. Geplante Öffnungszeiten sind: Samstag, Sonntag und Montag von 10 bis 14 Uhr. Andere Zeiten sind nach Absprache möglich. Bild unten: Weltakkordeon-Tag 2018 Für weitere Informationen senden Sie bitte ein Email an: accordion@sprynet.com |
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Val Tidone Internationale Musikwettbewerbe - Italienby Christine Johnstone |
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![]() Zur internationalen Jury gehören Akkordeonisten wie Teodoro Anzellotti, Radzap Shaykhutdinov, Jacques Mornet (Bild unten rechts, Vojin Vasovic, Ricardas und Raimondas Sviackevicius (Bild rechts)). Künstlerischer Leiter ist Livio Bollani (Bild unten links) . Wettbewerbsregeln herunterladen: 2019ValTidone.pdf |
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PIF Castelfidardo Classical Komposition Kategorie - Italienby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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![]() Besetzung: Akkordeon, Violinen I, Violinen II, Violen, Celli, Kontrabässe, Flöte I-II, Oboe I-II, B-Klarinette I-II, Fagotte I-II, F-Horn I-II, B-Trompete I-II, Posaune, Schlagzeug 1 (2 Pauken, C Glockenspiel), Percussion 2 (Suspended Cymbal, Snare, Tambourine). Andere Wettbewerbsanforderungen sind: - Die Komposition darf vorab nie in der Öffentlichkeit aufgeführt warden, sonst wird man vom Wettbewerb ausgeschlossen. - Der Komponist muss bedenken, dass das Gewinnerstück von den Kandidaten aufgeführt wird, die zur 3. Runde der Kategorie PIF Premio klassischer Wettbewerb (2019) zugelassen sind. Die Gesamtdauer beträgt mindestens 5 bis maximal 8 Minuten. Die Komposition muss mindestens einen "Solisten" für Akkordeon enthalten. Die Solisten führen vor der Abschlussaufführung „nur eine Probe“ mit dem Orchester auf. Kostenlose Anmeldung. Komponisten werden gebeten, sich online auf der PIF-Site anzumelden. Für weitere Informationen senden Sie bitte ein Email an: info@pifcastelfidardo.it |
Akkordeonwettbewerb Vilnius 2019 Konkursas - Litauenby Christine Johnstone |
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![]() Diese nationale Veranstaltung umfasst 12 Kategorien für Solisten, Ensembles und Orchester mit internationalen Wettbewerbern und Jurymitgliedern aus Finnland, Dänemark, Italien, China, der Slowakei, Deutschland, Portugal, Estland, Polen, Russland, der Ukraine, Österreich, Serbien, Lettland, Montenegro , Kroatien, Weißrussland, Tschechien, Bosnien und Herzegowina und Litauen. Klicken Sie hier für die Wettbewerbsregeln: 2019VilniusRules.pdf Für weitere Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Wettbewerb Künstlerischen Leiter Raimondas Sviackevicius E-Mail: konkursas@laas.lt |
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by Stéphane Chapuis
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![]() The application deadline is 1st of March 2019. If you are interested in studying at HEMU to obtain: - Bachelor's degree - Master's degree in concert interpretation - Master's degree in pedagogics - Master of soloist you can contact me directly and I will be able to reply to all your questions and to provide any information concerning our university. Contact : Stéphane Chapuis The HEMU accordion class 2018-2019 is composed by: - Shiyi Zhang (China) Master of concert 2 - Anja Jagodic (Serbia) Master of concert 2 - Valentin Claivoz (Switzerland) Master of concert 1 - Augustinas Rakauskas (Lithuania) Master in pedagogics 2 - Lauréne Dif (France) Master in pedagogics 2 - Laure-Lyne Richard (France) Master in pedagogics 1 - Jean-Baptiste Baudin (France) Bachelor 3 The HEMU’s Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are accredited by the Swiss Confederation and the ‘Musique et arts de la scène’ division of the University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES -SO), Switzerland’s largest professional training network. Studies at the HEMU lead to Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, which in turn lead to a professional career. Additional continuing education courses for advanced students are also offered. For further information (in French and English): 2019HEMU.pdf |
by Harley Jones
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Main Theme from the original STARZ TV show "Black Sails". This composition by Bear McCreary, arranged for accordion and performed by Phileas Rogue. |
by Christine Johnstone
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![]() During his career, Veikko has played in numerous famous concert halls and theatres. He began his concert performances as a soloist in the 1950´s and has played about 5,000 concerts round the world. He is well known in the USA, England, Japan, China, throughout Europe and Scandinavia. Since 1955 he has recorded over 1,000 pieces and has written hundreds of compositions and arrangements for the accordion, including orchestral works for symphony and numerous books for the accordion. For details on future concerts email: veikko.ahvenainen@nic.fi |
by Christine Johnstone
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Enjoy the Sambaleiro dance music performance by composer Sergey Petrov. Published 09 January 2019 |
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by Christine Johnstone
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“The Eight Seasons” concert - Vivaldi vs Piazzolla will be held at the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre in Stellenbosch on January 27th. “The Eight Seasons” is a compilation of Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Concertos (Le Quattro Stagioni) for violin & string orchestra, together with Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires (Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas). These would be normally played with a solo violin & string orchestra which is the original intention of Vivaldi, but not of Piazzolla. Piazzolla’s original version was for his Tango Quinteto. Instead the performers will be the Cape Town Tango Ensemble which includes Stanislav Angelov (bandoneon and accordion), Petrus De Beer (violin), Albert Combrink (piano) and Charles Lazar (double bass) who will play Piazzolla’s Four Seasons version for a Tango Quartet, combined with an arrangement of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons played by the World Café Trio which includes Stanislav Angelov (accordion), Petrus de Beer (violin) and Schalk Joubert (bass guitar). For concert details email: info@ctconcerts.co.za |
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by Christine Johnstone
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![]() This concert will feature Glasgow jazz accordionist Harry Hussey and local traditional jazz band Lily's Weepers. Entry fee includes a glass of sherry, mince pie and Christmas cake! For ticket details phone Steve on 01782 787935 or email: stevehg0@gmail.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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![]() Accordion performers include Maria Dafka, Aleksandar Popovic, Marko Trivunovic, Georgios Lolas and Djordje Njedic. On January 27th, Krassimir Sterev (picture right) will perform 2 x solo works at the Vienna Museum in Vienna, Austria. The first piece by Rebecca Saunders is “Flesh”. It has just been announced that Rebecca has been awarded the Siemens Stiftung Prize for 2019, one of the most important prizes in Europe for this composition. The second piece is “Play on Words” by Greek composer Michalis Lapidakis. For further details on these concerts email: krassimir.sterev@gmail.com |
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![]() ![]() 2019 guest performers are the "Modern Trio Band" (picture left) from Poland featuring accordionist Elwira Sliwkiewicz-Cisak. Their program will include Bulgarian Suite (Siemionov), Czardas and the world premiere of a composition specially written for them by Volodymir Runchak. The weekend concludes with the AATA Gala Concert at the Marconi Club. The closing date for entries is 1st May 2019. Rules and regulations at: www.aata.org.au For further information email: tats64@gmail.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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![]() Works include 1812 Overture (Tchaikovsky), Finlandia (Sibelius), Live and Let Die from the James Bond film (McCartney) plus many others. For details email: karten@artacca.de |
by Christine Johnstone
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![]() 26 January: Barañain (Bertso Eguna) 15 February: Zumaia (Aita Maria Aretoa) 21 February: Bilbao (Kafe Antzokia) 23 February: Azpeitia (San Agustin KG) 12 April: Durango (Plateruenea) 13 April: Pamplona (Civibox) For details email: gorka@gorkahermosa.com |
by Christine Johnstone
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![]() The group is led by Greek-born composer, orchestrator, singer, and accordionist Magda Giannikou. They play a variety of samba to French chanson, from Greek folk tunes to Colombian cumbia and Afro-Peruvian lando, and combine South American rhythms with jazz improvisation, cinematic arranging, audience participation, mid-century classics, and world “chansons” sung in 6 languages. Banda Magda has toured in more than 22 countries and on five continents. For details email: museum@museumofmakingmusic.org |
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![]() The masterclass will include a talk about accordion development in Austria and is free of charge. For details phone: +44 (0)20 7873 7373 |
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by Heather Masefield
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![]() The rules for the international categories closely follow the rules of the Coupe Mondiale. The South Pacific international concert music category has exactly the same rules as the Coupe Mondiale Masters category and the South Pacific entertainment category has exactly the same rules as the Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment category. Similarly Junior (under 18 years) South Pacific entertainment category. The South Pacific Junior solo concert category has the same rules as the first round of the Coupe Mondiale Junior category. Entry closing date is 14th April 2019. NZAA President Sonja Palinich writes: “The NZAA will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary since hosting the 2009 Coupe Mondiale in New Zealand and we are delighted to once again have the use of the Raye Freedman Arts Centre (picture below). This outstanding modern venue is ideally suited to our requirements with excellent acoustics, lighting and full facilities all under one roof.” Past events reports at: South Pacific Daily Reports |
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by Harley Jones
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![]() This work was commissioned by New Zealand accordionist, Harley Jones, for performance in New York, August 1988, but was premiered in Auckland in 1987 with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra conducted by the composer. In the first two years, the work received 36 performances worldwide and was recorded by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra with Harley Jones as soloist. Harley was soloist with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra on a C.D. of symphony orchestra works composed by Gary Daverne, recorded in 1992 that was released internationally by EMI. Harley Jones also performed "Rhapsody" at the AAA International Piano Accordion Competition and Festival in New York (August 1988) and at the Prize Giving of the 1990 Coupe Mondiale held in Trossingen Germany. ED00031A_D Rhapsody for Accordion and Symphony Orchestra, Score ED00031B_D Rhapsody for Accordion and Symphony Orchestra, Parts ED00031C_D Rhapsody for Accordion and Orchestra, Solo Accordion Part ED00031D_D Rhapsody for Accordion and Orchestra, Piano Accompaniment ED00031E_D Rhapsody for Accordion and Accordion Orchestra, Parts ED00031F_D Rhapsody for Accordion and Accordion Orchestra, Score |
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by Joan C. Sommers
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![]() Recent years Lips CD's: CD028 Hymn to Aphrodite CD CD027 Fachwerk | Kapote CD CD026 Night Flowers CD CD025 Lips Concerto CD CD024 Under The Sign of Scorpio CD CD023 Cocktail "Rio Rita" CD & eTracks mp3 album CD022 Viva Voce CD & eTracks mp3 album CD021 ecLipse CD & eTracks mp3 album CD020 ¡Buenos Dias, Astor! CD & eTracks mp3 album |
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