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Tägliche Berichte: Akkordeonisten & Lehrer Gilde Festival in Kansas City - USA
„Black Pencil“ treten beim Abschlusskonzert des Nationalen Orgeltags auf - Niederlande
Accordance Duo“ Sonderkonzert während der Japan-Tournee
Tango-Gruppen treten beim Sommer-Tango-Festival Heidelberg auf - Deutschland
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Accordion Week at St Audries Bay, Somerset – UKEric Reginald Taylor (1925 to 2024) – New ZealandLast of Five Intermediate Level Concert Works Commissioned by the AAA to be Discussed and Performed at the 2024 Schimmel Accordion Seminars this July
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"Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers" Perform at Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival – USAIngunn Bjørgo Band Performs in Summer Concert Series - NorwayHelen Rich Performs with Organist Ian Gander - EnglandAccordionists Perform at Helsinki Folk Festival Puistokarkelot – FinlandAccordionists Wiesław Ochwat & Maciej Zimka Art Museum Concert - PolandAccordionists Entertain at 42nd Cedar Polka Fest - USADeutscher Harmonika-Verband e.V. “Accordion Youth Day” – Germany
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AAA Tagesberichte, 86. AAA Festival, Conshohocken, PA - USAby Harley Jones |
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  Die Tagesberichte des 86th Anniversary AAA Festival, 12-14 Juli 2024 sind online. AccordionUSA.com-Redakteurin Rita Barnea schrieb in ihrem Bericht über die Veranstaltung: „Es war eine tolle Zeit für alle“.Bild oben: AAA Massed Accordion Orchestra unter der Leitung von Frank Busso Sr. Bild links: AAA-Präsident Frank Busso Jr. 36-seitiges Festival-Journal in Farbe herunterladen (14MB): 2024AAA-Journal.pdf Tägliche Berichte über die Aktivitäten, Konzerte, Ausstellungen und Workshops des AAA-Festivals 2024 unter: 2024AAA86. |
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Tägliche Berichte: Akkordeonisten & Lehrer Gilde Festival in Kansas City - USAby Harley Jones |
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| Das jährliche Festival der Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) findet vom 23. bis 27. Juli 2024 in Kansas City statt. Tägliche Berichte werden auf dieser Seite zu finden sein. Das fünftägige ATG-Festival wird die unglaubliche Vielseitigkeit und Kunstfertigkeit des Akkordeons präsentieren sowie Joan Sommers zu Ihrem 90 Geburtstag ehren. Bild unten: (UMKC) Community Akkordeon-Ensemble. Tagesberichte ab dem 23. Juli anzeigen. |
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„Black Pencil“ treten beim Abschlusskonzert des Nationalen Orgeltags auf - Niederlandeby Christine Johnstone |
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 „Black Pencil“ (zu der auch der Akkordeonist Marko Kassl gehört - Bild links) wird am 14. September 2024 ab 15.30 Uhr beim Abschlusskonzert des Nationalen Orgeltages in Goede Rede in AM Almere Haven, Niederlande, auftreten.Die Gruppe wird zusammen mit dem Goede Rede „Artist in Residence 2024“, Laurens de Man (Orgel), auftreten. Programm: Schwarzer Bleistift J. S. Bach (1685-1750): - Die Kunst der Fuge, Contrapunctus XIV (arr. Roderik de Man) Schwarzer Bleistift & Laurens de Man Enric Monfort (1979): Pulse (2023/24) mit Orgel und Licht „Pulse“ besteht aus 48 Eichenholzschränken, die als Reaktion auf die musikalische Komposition Klang und Licht erzeugen. Auf diese Weise wird die Musik zu einem visuellen Erlebnis, da der Klang durch den Raum wandert, der durch 48 LED-Streifen einen zusätzlichen spektakulären Lichteffekt erhält. |
Accordance Duo“ Sonderkonzert während der Japan-Tourneeby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: Konzert des Duo Accordance (Massimo Santaniello, Klarinette und Gianni Fassetta, Akkordeon) im Rahmen des Festivals „Pomeriggi Musicali“, das von der Società dei Concerti Finale Ligure ETS organisiert wird - 24. Februar 2024. Das „Accordance Duo“, bestehend aus Gianni Fassetta (Akkordeon) und Massimo Santaniello (Klarinette), ist derzeit bis zum 25. Juli 2024 auf Japan-Tournee. Im Rahmen dieser Tournee wird das Duo am 24. Juli 2024 ab 18.45 Uhr in der Garba Hall in Shinjuku, Tokio, Japan, ein Sonderkonzert mit zwei weiteren Akkordeon/Klarinetten-Duos (neben ihnen selbst) geben. Im Rahmen eines Vorkonzerts wird das Duo „Modifica“ mit Megumi Tsuchiya (Akkordeon) und Yui Matsunaga (Klarinette) auftreten. Besondere Gäste sind Coba (Akkordeon) und Shoji Jugame (Klarinette). Das Konzertprogramm umfasst Musik von Piazzolla, Filmmusik und italienische Oper. |
Tango-Gruppen treten beim Sommer-Tango-Festival Heidelberg auf - Deutschlandby Christine Johnstone |
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| Zwei Tangogruppen werden beim 7. Heidelberger Sommer-Tango-Festival auftreten, das vom 8. bis 11. August 2024 auf dem Heidelberger Schloss in Deutschland stattfindet. Das Festival bietet Milongas im Innen- und Außenbereich mit Musik von Bandonegro (Bild unten) und dem Hyperion Ensemble (Bild unten). Für weitere Informationen: info@intango.de |
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| Pictures: 1. Andrew & Lisa-Lee; 2. Harry Hussey; 3. Rob Howard; 4. Robin Johnston; 5. Sammie & Robin duet; 6. Night music in the bar. The 2024 Accordion Week at the St Audries Bay holiday centre in Somerset, England, took place from July 5th to 12th, organised by Sammie Peckover-Mitchell and Lisa-Lee Leslie. There were accordion orchestra workshops morning and afternoon each day and concerts every evening, featuring volunteer players and teachers. The teachers this year were Sammie Peckover-Mitchell (MD Mixed Ability Orchestra), Lisa-Lee Leslie (MD Vintage Accordion Orchestra), Caroline Hussey (MD Beginners Orchestra), Andrew Purkiss (MD Higher Intermediate Orchestra) and Robin Johnston-Hyland (MD Scottish Orchestra). The event included some master classes, private lessons from the teachers, a ceilidh on the Wednesday evening, and a grand finale concert featuring all of the workshop orchestras on the Thursday evening. Andrew Purkiss and Robin Johnston-Hyland plus Matt Fisher on drums played for the ceilidh, and Lisa Pukiss called the dances. The Accordion Week does not have any booked guest accordionists, though the ever popular 94 year old jazz accordionist Harry Hussey (an ever present at these events), performed throughout the week, including evenings in the bar. The annual Accordion Week at St Audries Bay began in 1988, and was originally organized by the late Malcolm Gee. It had a large and loyal following until the Covid pandemic of 2020 closed the event down. In 2023 it was revived, and it is now re-building its support. London-based accordionist Neil Sanders, who has attended every event since 1988, has written an article about the history of the St Audries Bay Accordion Week, which can be sent to anyone on request. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com Picture below of teachers. |
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 Long time accordion supporter, Eric Taylor, born March 11th, 1925 passed away in Dargaville, Northland, New Zealand on July 12th, 2024. Eric was involved with the annual New Zealand Accordion Association competitions and festival since its inception in 1971. Eric designed and organised the judge’s microphones and “on stage board” when judges listened to competitors from another room. This was so the audience knew which competitor was performing. (Nowadays all competition classes are sight judged). Many of Eric’s family have been involved with the accordion movement in New Zealand as follows: • Daughter Christine Johnstone : teacher, orchestra conductor, Treasurer of the North Shore Accordion Orchestras (NSAO), playing member of the NSAO, Accordions Worldwide News Editor and Life Member of the New Zealand Accordion Association. • Grandson Mark Jeffries: past member of the North Shore Accordiana Orchestra. • Granddaughter Renee Jeffries: past member of the Auckland Accordion Symphonetta, assistant tutor of the North Shore Music Makers Accordion Orchestra and New Zealand Accordion Association Competitions Secretary. • Grandson Shane Adams: past member of the North Shore Accordion Orchestra • Two great granddaughters and four great grandsons have also been members of the North Shore Accordion Orchestras. A ceremony for family and friends to bury Eric's ashes along with his late wife, Dorothy has just been held. May they rest in peace. |
by Dr. Robert Young McMahan Chair of AAA Composers Commissioning Committee
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  For those dedicated accordion students who have through hard work and determination reached the all-important milestone of performing compositions rated at the “intermediate” level of difficulty and are interested in adding timely contemporary classical works composed for our instrument to their repertoire, I would like to direct attention to five such mid-level solos that Elsie Bennett commissioned during the 1960s to accommodate that group: Embryo Suite, by Paul Creston, Introduction and Dance, by David Diamond, Lilt, by William Grant Still, Prelude to the Sea, by Carlos Surinach, and Danza Ritual, by Jóse Serebrier. Regarding the first four on this list, I have had the pleasure of giving brief descriptive and historical presentations and performances of each during Dr. William Schimmel’s excellent and excitingly diverse three-day online seminars for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. The final one of these five pieces, Serebrier’s Danza Ritual, will be my contribution to the series during this summer’s production at, as always, the last weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) of July. In addition I have composed two little suites, entitled Tidbits 1 and Tidbits 2, for the intermediate level student and performed them for the Seminars as a supplement to my presentations. I will be happy to send free copies of these scores to anyone who might be interested in playing them. See Dr. Schimmel’s announcement and description of this year’s wonderful and, as always, multi-varied Seminar program: https://www.accordionusa.com/#art5592 |
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| “Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers” will perform at the Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival, held in Winthrop, Washington, USA from July 19th to 21st, 2024. The group will perform on July 21st from 2pm to 3.15pm. Their newest album “Now is the Time” (picture below) was released on June 21st, 2024 in a “vibrant collection of tracks that underscores Dopsie's dynamic energy and innovative approach to traditional Zydeco music. It showcases Dwayne Dopsie's mastery of the accordion and his ability to blend classic Zydeco rhythms with modern influences. The album features 12 original tracks that take listeners on a musical journey through the heart of Louisiana, with infectious grooves, soulful melodies, and Dopsie's signature electrifying performance.” |
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| The Ingunn Bjørgo Band will perform a concert in the series "Summer Event in the Old Church" which is held every year throughout the month of July at the Hol Gamle Kyrkje in Hol, Norway. This event originally dates back to the 13th century. The group, which includes Ingunn Bjørgo (accordion), Åsmund Reistad (guitar & bass), and Sindre Tronrud (fiddle), will perform on July 23rd, 2024. For further details email: ingunnbjorgo@gmail.com |
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| Accordionist Helen Rich will perform a concert with organist Ian Gander at the Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust (LTOT) Theatre Organ Heritage Centre in Peel Green, Salford, England on July 24th, 2024 at 1pm. Both musicians will play solos and duets. The concert is organised by the Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust, and is one of the regular weekly concerts at the centre, which features both Wurlitzer and Compton theatre organs. The Theatre Organ Heritage Centre is an atmospheric converted chapel, and is a unique venue dedicated to preserving theatre organs and their music for present and future generations |
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 Accordionists will perform at the Helsinki Folk Festival Puistokarkelot, held for the 16th time in Helsinki’s Alppipuisto on 28th July 2024 and in Tenho Restobar on 27th July 2024. The festival program consists of three events: Helsinki Folk Club at Tenho Restobar on 27th July at 8 pm, main event Puistokarkelot in Helsinki's Alppipuisto on July 28th from 1 pm to 8 pm and Helsinki Folk Festival jam at Playhouse Bar on 28th July at 9 pm. Free entry, welcome! Accordion performers include “Enkel” (picture left), an energetic ensemble whose repertoire consists of hit songs from the 19th century to the 2020s. and the Nordic Dance Helsinki, which features Leija Lautamaja (accordion & dance direction), Riina Hosio (dance direction) and Saana Kujala (violin & dance direction). For further information email: puistokarkelot@gmail.com |
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| Accordionists Wieslaw Ochwat and Maciej Zimka will perform a concert with Maria Slawek (violin) at the Galeria Wladyslawa Hasiora / The Wladyslaw Hasior Gallery Modern Art Museum in Zakopane, Poland on July 27th, 2024. Their program as follows: M. Ravel - Ma mère l'Oye (W. Ochwat, M. Zimka) A. Webern - Four Pieces op. 7 (M. Zimka) P. Hindemith - Sonata for solo violin op. 31 No. 2 K. Szymanowski - Harnasie (selection: arrangement by M. Zimek) T. E. Cornelius - Above the Peaks for violin and two accordions (debut performance) For further information phone: +48 18 206 68 71 |
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  Accordionists will entertain at the 42nd Cedar Polka Fest, held in Cedar, Michigan, USA from August 22nd to 25th, 2024.The Cedar Polka Fest is an annual festival celebrating the town's rich Polish history. Lasting four days and nights, nearly 10,000 people descend into town for family fun. Performers as follows: • August 22nd - Alex Meixner Band (picture above left), DynaBrass (picture below). • August 23rd - Alex Meixner Band, DynaBrass which includes Bernie Gorak III (concertina), Jack Beachly III (concertina, trumpet & vocals) and Chris Hedrich (accordion, trumpet & vocals) • August 24th - Duane Malinowski • August 25th - Bavarski Polkas NYC (picture above right) |
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 The Deutscher Harmonika-Verband e.V. (DHV - German Harmonica Association) invites all enthusiastic accordion players under the age of 27 to the Accordion Youth Day, held in Trossingen, Germany on October 5th, 2024. “Spend a day full of music, learn new pieces, styles and techniques and improve your instrumental skills in a workshop orchestra. Anyone can take part, whether beginner or advanced.” “The goal is an inspiring atmosphere in which all participants can develop their musical talent. The only requirement: you are 27 years old or younger. Bring your instrument, a music stand and a pencil.” The registration deadline is August 18th, 2024. For details email: info@dhv-ev.de |
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Renzo Ruggieri veröffentlicht neues virtuoses Arrangement, Tico Tico se fuba - Italienby Harley Jones |
  Video: Mario D'Amario gewinnt den Coupe Mondiale in Norwegen 2006.Renzo Ruggieri hat jetzt das sehr populäre Tico Tico se fuba, komponiert von Zequinha Abreu, zum Verkauf freigegeben. Kat. rrenzo530 Renzo Ruggieri, Konzertist, Komponist, Lehrer für Jazz- und modernes Akkordeon sagt, dass "dieses populäre, erfolgreiche Arrangement von meinen Schülern mit vielen internationalen Erfolgen aufgeführt wurde". Weitere aktuelle Veröffentlichungen von Renzo sind: rrenzo525 - Spanien (Solo) rrenzo526 - Birdland (Solo)ein neues Solo-Arrangement des berühmten Songs von Joe Zawinul (Gruppe Wheater Report). rrenzo527 - Tourn e arrangements & compositions (Solo), für nur €20,80 für das 40-seitige pdf-Buch von: - La Czardas (Monti, arr. Ruggieri) - Mazurka Celebre (Migliavacca, arr. Ruggieri) - Figaro (für Solist, Rossini, arr. Ruggieri) - Maple Leaf Rag (Joplin, arr. Ruggieri) - Passione e Fisarmonica (Ruggieri) rrenzo528 - Il Postino (Solo) rrenzo529 Donna Lee (Solo) Für Details siehe Plakat. |
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