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58th International Klingenthal Competition - Germany
2022 International Video Competition for Conductors
Online: 71st CMA Trophée Mondial 2021 - France
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Wow Folk Festival 2021 - Castefidardo/Italy
Results: 2021 15th Annual Big Squeeze Accordion Competition - USA
New Book by Murray Grainger: The Encyclopaedia of Accordion Chords – UK
Future events |
Vladimir Blagojević Performs 4 World Premieres - Serbia & Bosnia and Herzegovina
Live Concert: The Romano Viazzani Ensemble at Chilterns Arts Festival, Berkhamstead - England
Geno Delafose Performs at “Mudbug Madness Festival”, Shreveport - USA
Live Concert: Didier Ithursarry in Duo at Jazzèbre - France
Online: Duo Accosphere Performs New Work by Peter Machajdik - Poland
"Folk Trio" Live Concerts – Lithuania
Online: VIII National Accordion Competition - Chile
2021 Not Just Oompah! Accordion Concert & Workshop - USA
Diatonic Weekend Camp in Catalonia – Spain
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Video Broadcast by Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA)
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Results: V All-Russian Open Competition I.Y. Panitsky, Saratov - Russiaby Arseniy Strokovskiy |
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  Concert starts 14.40 - Live broadcast. Concert of the Bayanist Orchestra of the St. Petersburg Conservatory. May 16, 2021The V All-Russian Open Competition of Performers on Folk Instruments named after I.Y. Panitsky of the Russian Ministry of Culture was held in the halls of the Saratov State Conservatory, L.V. Sobinov in Saratov, Russia from May 14th to 19th, 2021. The delegation was headed by the Dean of the Faculty of Folk Instruments, the head of the Bayan and Accordion Department, and honored artist of Russia, Professor O. M. Sharov, who addressed the audience with an opening speech and took part in other events of the forum. Friedrich Lips (picture above right) was Head of the Jury at this competition and other jury members included Elena Sidorova, Vyacheslav Bondarenko, Grachev Vladimir, Yuri Gurevich and Faizullin Abuzar. Solo and ensemble performing skills were demonstrated by the winners of international competitions F. Lviv (class of Associate Professor V.I. Zaviryuhi), A. Malkhasian (class of Professor V.E. Orlov), "AccoGously Duo" I. Kistin and L. Startsev (class of Professor Dmitriev A.I.). As part of the event, a successful concert was given by the orchestra of bayanists and accordionists of SPBGK by N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov (chief and conductor - Associate Professor Artem Nizhnik). The orchestra performed compositions by Piazzolla, Runchak, McConen and Nizhnik. Bayan and Accordion Results: I age Category: 1st prize - Ruslan Safin (Chelny Embankment) George Ulitin (St. Petersburg) Vsevolod Shchukov (Vladimir) Elisha Ivashchinanenko (Tula) II age Category: 1st prize - Artur Sarvartdinov (Balakovo) Vladimir Bardash (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky) III age Category: Senior Subcategory 1st prize: Leonid Bertov (Saratov) Dmitry Shabolsky (Simferopol) Matvey Bashlykov (Volsk) IV age Category: Grand Prix:- Olzhas Nurlanov (Moscow) 1st prize: - Saidash Fakhraziyev (Kazan) Rustam Kablakhov (Moscow) |
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58th International Klingenthal Competition - Germanyby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
Video 2. Category IV 1st Tian Jianan (China) Finale
Video 3. Symmetry 1st Category V (Russia)
Video 4 Danijel Piller 2nd Category VI (Austria)
 The 58th Klingenthal International Accordion Competition was held online from May 2nd to 8th, 2021.As the traditional (since 1963) International Accordion Competition Klingenthal had to be canceled due to the pandemic last year, the organizers under Jörg Künzl did not want to take this risk again, so changed the format early on: a face-to-face event became an online competition. Klingenthal set high standards once again! A heartfelt thank you goes to all participants who have prepared themselves with a lot of commitment and diligence for this traditional musical highlight in the accordion world, which the many successful and artistically very valuable video submissions impressively prove. The jury, chaired by Prof. Stefan Hussong, consisting of Andreas Nebl, Prof. Claudia Buder, Ulf Seifert (all from Germany), Prof. Jacques Mornet (France), Maciej Frackiewicz (Poland), Sergey Osokin (Russia), Prof. Ivano Battiston (Italy), Dr. Veli Kujala (Finland), Prof. Geir Draugsvoll (Norway) and Mgr. Ladislav Horák (Czech Republic), were presented 84 candidates from 17 countries. So the new format was quite attractive and opened up the opportunity to participate for more candidates from more countries. Of course, the new possibilities of the digital world presented new challenges, but the results were consistently promising. In any case, there was no doubt about the dominance of China and Russia, both in terms of the number of participants and the number of award winners. Nevertheless, there are always individual young artists from other countries who simply do not come from a well-developed state training system, but rather can keep up on their own initiative. The level of interpretation is anyway so high internationally that it often depends very much on a juror's individual assessment of which cultural environment he himself was shaped by. As an Austrian, I was very gratified that Danijel Piller (see video above) was successful in the category for light music achieving a 2nd placing, following on from successes in previous years at Castelfidardo and CMA. His sophisticated technique, his feeling for different musical styles and his now very extensive competition experience has led to these successes. Download competition results: 2021KlingResults.pdf |
2022 International Video Competition for Conductorsby Harley Jones |
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 2022 International Video Competition for Conductors performing music compositions by New Zealand composer Gary Daverne.This is a Video Competition for conductors of: Accordion Orchestras, all types of Orchestras, Choirs, Bands (brass, wind, accordion, etc.), Ensembles. 1st prize is a round trip air ticket to New Zealand to conduct at a suitable concert in 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. Accommodation for 5 nights included. This is a great opportunity for the winning conductor to visit New Zealand. This competition is open to conductors of any age, gender and nationality. Download rules and regulations at: http://www.garydaverne.gen.nz/VideoDaverneCompetition.htm |
Online: 71st CMA Trophée Mondial 2021 - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 71st CMA (Confédération Mondiale de l’Accordéon) Trophée Mondial Accordion Competition will be held online again this year. The event will include the Trophée Mondial, International Open Trophy, and Richard Galliano International Trophy. Depending on the Covid-19 situation later this year, it is planned to make two events, an online version in September and a face-to-face version in November. The 10 best candidates of each category would be selected for a face-to-face 2021 Trophée Mondial Premium, November 22nd to 28th, in Truskavets, Ukraine. Registrations for all categories must be made between June 1st and July 21st, 2021. Download competition rules and regulations: 2021CMARules.pdf |
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Kevin Friedrich CD Release for Europe & North America & Asiaby Harley Jones |
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 Upon his return from New Zealand to the USA, Kevin Friedrich has released his new CD in the North America and Europe and dedicated the release to World Accordion Day. You can hear sound samples and read about the CD at: Catalog: friedrich01 The Journey CD.The CD titled The Journey, features music by renowned New Zealand composer Gary Daverne (picture right) who has written pieces specifically for Northland, New Zealand, such as “Song of the Far North”, “Gem of the Kaipara”, “Day of Aranga” as well as “The Anzac Trilogy”, all which have been featured at Kevin's annual Fundraising concerts at the Dargaville Museum, New Zealand, often with the composer present. CDs are available online at Catalog: friedrich01 The Journey CD for only US$20 including postage. |
Wow Folk Festival 2021 - Castefidardo/Italyby Accordions Worldwide |
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 28-29-30 May 2021May 28th: 17.00-19.00 masterclass with Riccardo Tesi in the "salone degli stemmi"/City Hall 19.00 hours aperitif concert with Ethno pro duo with Alessandro Gaudio - Salvatore Pace - Piazza della Repubblica May 29th:155.00-17.00 masterclass with Riccardo Tesi at salone degli stemmi Hours 17.30 to 18.30 live performance of the students of the class of organ of Master Lucanero 28 maggio: Ore 17.00-19.00 masterclass con Riccardo Tesi presso salone degli stemmi Ore 19.00 concerto aperitivo con Ethno pro duo con Alessandro Gaudio - Salvatore Pace - Piazza della Repubblica 29 maggio: Ore 15.00-17.00 masterclass con Riccardo Tesi presso salone degli stemmi Ore 17.30-18.30 esibizione live degli allievi della classe di organetto del Maestro Lucanero Ore 19.00 concerto aperitivo con Alessandro D’alessandro solo (diatonico) + Antonella Costanzo la voce dell'Orchestra Bottoni - Piazza della Repubblica 30 maggio: Ore 10.00-12.30 masterclass con Riccardo Tesi presso salone degli stemmi Ore 10.00 partenza del cantamaggio con gruppi estemporanei presso i quartieri di Castelfidardo in collaborazione con TR800 Book and Pay: https://wow.prolococastelfidardo.it/ 4.30 pm open stage for itinerant musicians At 18.00 live performance of the students of the masterclass with Riccardo Tesi 19.00 aperitif concert with the duo Riccardo Tesi (diatonic) Maurizio Geri (guitar) - Piazza della Repubblica Download poster right: 2021WowProgram.jpg |
Results: 2021 15th Annual Big Squeeze Accordion Competition - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: Results of the 15th Annual Big Squeeze accordion contest presented by Texas Folklife, with performances by the 2020 champions, Grammy-Winner Chubby Carrier, and the announcement of the 2021 champions. The final round of the 15th Annual Big Squeeze Accordion Contest presented by Texas Folklife, was held online on May 8th, 2021. The 2021 Grand Prize champions were announced live at this virtual event and 2020 Champions Bridget Roberts, Isaak Klaus, Jorge Ramirez & Jose Angel Torres all gave brief performances. This was followed by a performance by Grammy-winning Zydeco legend, Chubby Carrier. The video above then includes the announcement of the 2021 Champions! |
New Book by Murray Grainger: The Encyclopaedia of Accordion Chords – UKby Christine Johnstone |
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 Accordionist Murray Grainger has just released a new book entitled “The Encyclopaedia of Accordion Chords”.Murray says “The book is a comprehensive accordion chords book organised by key. Every chord you could possibly need is here, from the simple to the most complex. With over 500 chords, shown in both tablature and notation.” The book is designed for 120 bass accordions; some chords are not suitable for smaller keyboards. For details email: facebook@mgrainger.co.uk |
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Concertina “Learn and Play” Courses – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
  Concertina “Learn and Play” Courses will be held in Germany this month as follows:May 22nd, 2021 at the advisory office for folk music in Franconia, Bad Berneck. Course is run by Theo Knopf (picture right). For details phone: 0921 42271. This course will be repeated on June 12th, 2021. May 22nd, 2021 at the International Meeting Place Haus Marteau in Lichtenberg. Couse is run by Helmut Spörl (picture left). For details phone: 09288 6986. This course will also be repeated on June 12th, 2021. |
Vladimir Blagojević Performs 4 World Premieres - Serbia & Bosnia and Herzegovinaby Christine Johnstone |
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| Vladimir Blagojevic will perform 4 solo world premieres at concerts in Belgrade, Kragujevac and Vranje (Serbia) and Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina). The first will be held at the Balkan Cinema in Belgrade on May 24th at 7pm, supported by SOKOJ and the Saša Marcet Foundation. His program will include world premieres by Jasna Veljanovic, Dragana Jovanovic, Drazan Kosoric and Lazar Djordjevic, as well as works by Ivan Brkljacic and Vladimir Trmcic. The number of places is limited, and the concert is held with Covid-19 regulations in place. See poster for details. |
Live Concert: The Romano Viazzani Ensemble at Chilterns Arts Festival, Berkhamstead - Englandby Christine Johnstone |
 Lockdown video recorded by The Romano Viazzani Ensemble in 2020.The Romano Viazzani Ensemble will give their first live performance (after the succession of Covid-19 lockdowns in the UK), at the Chilterns Arts Festival in Berkhamstead on May 26th, 2021. The Chilterns Arts Festival has been rescheduled to run from May 21st to 27th, 2021. Berkhamstead is an historic market town in Hertfordshire, England and the concert will take place at The Gatsby, a beautiful old converted Art Deco Cinema. The five-piece instrumental group comprising of accordion, violin, piano, guitar and double bass and two vocalists will perform a special Argentine-themed concert sandwiched between a wine-tasting and a lovely Argentine meal. The ensemble will play a selection of Astor Piazzolla’s music to celebrate his centenary year as well as some of the hits from their recent album “London Tango”. For details phone: 01442 920303 |
Geno Delafose Performs at “Mudbug Madness Festival”, Shreveport - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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 Video: Geno Delafose and French Rockin Boogie playing “Take your time”Geno Delafose (picture right) will entertain at the “Mudbug Madness Festival” in Shreveport, Los Angeles on May 28th, 2021. The event began in 1984 as a two-day street festival in downtown Shreveport. It is now a three-day event and one of Louisiana’s largest and most popular Cajun festivals. Geno Delafose is a zydeco accordionist and singer. He is one of the younger generations of the genre who has created the sound known as the “nouveau zydeco”. His father is the famous zydeco accordion player John Delafose. Festival attendees are encouraged to follow all Covid-19 regulations and precautions to keep themselves safe. For details email: Zydeco@Genodelafosemusic.com |
Live Concert: Didier Ithursarry in Duo at Jazzèbre - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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| Accordionist Didier Ithursarry will perform a live concert with Elodie Pasquier (clarinet) at Maison Jazzèbre in Perpignan, Southwest France on May 28th at 6.30pm. This is the first concert of the Spring season at this venue and organisers are very happy to open their doors again following Covid-19 lockdowns. The duo perform an original repertoire of jazz pieces. Seating is limited so bookings are advised. For details email: info@jazzebre.com |
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Online: Duo Accosphere Performs New Work by Peter Machajdik - Polandby Rob Howard |
  Duo Accosphere (Grzegorz Palus & Alena Budzinakova – picture left) will perform a work composed in 2020 by Peter Machajdik (picture above right), entitled “The Vanishing”. This work is a trio for two accordions and organ and the Duo will be joined by organist Waclaw Golonka Budzinakova for the May 30th online concert at 6pm (CEST).This year, Slovak composer Peter Machajdik has just composed “Kryha”, a new accordion duet. This piece was made possible by a grant from the Music Fund Slovakia and its score can be obtained from the composer. Peter Machajdík is a composer of a wide range of chamber, orchestral and electronic works. His music has been commissioned and performed by many celebrated soloists, orchestras and ensembles. For details email: mango@machajdik.de Picture below: Excerpt from Kryha |
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"Folk Trio" Live Concerts – Lithuaniaby Christine Johnstone |
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| "Folk Trio" are happy to announce three live concerts in Lithuania in June as follows: June 4th: Concert in Taurage June 19th: Concert at Jono Jablonskio’s birth place June 23rd: concert in Staciunuose Band members Nerijus Bakula (accordion), Jan Maksimovic (saxophone) and Ineta Meduneckyte (vocals) play a mix of World music, meaningful traditional Lithuanian folk songs and delicate improvisations of saxophone and accordion masters. For concert details email: ethnoprojects@gmail.com |
Online: VIII National Accordion Competition - Chileby Christine Johnstone |
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| The VIII National Accordion Competition will be held online from June 9th to 26th, 2021 organised by the Confederación de Acordeonistas de Chile (Confederation of Accordionists of Chile). The competition Chairman is Ignacio Hernández and Vice President is Eduardo Marchant. Accordionists of Chilean nationality and of all ages are invited to participate, with any accordion type (diatonic, standard, convertor, chromatic, piano, electronic, etc.) Categories include Children, Youth, Senior and Adults, who can compete is the Folk Root Category, Varieté Category and Classic Category as follows: • Folk Root Category: Pieces derived from Chilean folk rhythms or foreign rhythms adopted by our folklore and executed in our country. Cachimbo, Huayno, Resfalosa, Sajuriana, Cueca, Tonada, Correteado, Ranchera, Vals Chilote, Pericona, Rin, Chamamé, etc. • Varieté Category: Pieces with arrangements free of varied rhythms included within the music - Jazz, Tango, Milonga, Vals Musette, Gypsy, Jet, Polka, Mazurca, etc.. • Classic Category: Pieces corresponding to the repertoire of the music of any period - Baroque, Classic, Romantic, Modern, Contemporary or Experimental. On June 26th, 2021 a live broadcast will be held during the day with the presentation of participant's videos, culminating at 9 pm with the Awards Ceremony, the announcement of results and winners of the competition. Registration forms are available on request to: concurso.nacional.acordeon@gmail.com Document entries close on June 12th, 2021. Videos must be sent by June 19th, 2021. |
2021 Not Just Oompah! Accordion Concert & Workshop - USAby Laura Niland, President of the San Antonio Accordion Association |
 Not Just Oompah! (NJO) will hold an online Concert & Workshop Series featuring Cory Pesaturo and Mario Pedone. “This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.” Additional support is from Texas Folklife, Accordion Renaissance, Accordions for Kids USA, and the San Antonio Accordion Association.Concert dates as follows: • Monday June 21st, 2021 – 7pm to 8pm Central Time with Mario Pedone who will present South American Rhythms. • Saturday June 26th, 2021 – 7pm to 8.30pm Central Time with Cory Pesaturo who will present Italian Folk & Retro styles. Workshop dates as follows: • June 22nd - “Meet and Greet” session from 7pm to 9pm CST • June 23rd & 25th - 7pm to 9pm CST • June 24th - 7pm to 9.30pm CST • June 26th – 1pm to 3.30pm CST • June 27th – 1pm to 3pm CST In addition, NJO is offering one Youth Scholarship to interested accordion youth 18 years old or younger. The deadline for applications is June 15th, 2021. Download poster and information: 2021OompahJune.pdf For further details email: ShirleyJ@Vjeverica.com |
Diatonic Weekend Camp in Catalonia – Spainby Christine Johnstone |
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| The XIV Cap de Setmana Mont-Roig Diatonic Weekend Camp will take place in the neighbouring town of Colldejou, Catalonia, Spain from July 16th to 18th, 2021. The camp will include folk training workshops for diatonic accordionists and concerts with all Covid-19 measures in place. Organisers want to thank the Colldejou Council and the Cultural Center for their assistance with organising the XIV edition of the Diatonic Weekend. |
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Updated: 2021 South Pacific and New Zealand Accordion Championships and Festival - New Zealandby Heather Masefield Secretary, New Zealand Accordion Association |
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| Now online: Schedule of events for the 2021 South Pacific and New Zealand Accordion Championships and Festival (NZAA) held June 5th and 6th, at The Rose Centre, 4 School Rd, Belmont, Auckland. The 2021 South Pacific and New Zealand Accordion Association Championships and Festival, due to Covid travel restrictions, will be open to only New Zealand residents or NZ passport holders. A variety of age group classes for soloists, duos, trios, ensembles and orchestras will be available. Covid restrictions meant that non NZ residents and non NZ passport holders were not allowed to come to New Zealand. |
Video Broadcast by Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA)by Christine Johnstone |
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  View the video above in large size at: WorldAccordionDay2021CIA World Accordion Day Video of May 6th was co-hosted by Kevin Friedrich & Grayson Masefield with Opening by CIA President Mirco Patarini and Closing by CIA Secretary General Kimmo Mattila. The very interesting video program focuses on childhood accordion education in various parts of the world. On the World Accordion Day site, there are many other pictures and information from accordionists around the world. Visit the World Accordion Day website: WorldAccordionDay2021 Enjoy the worldwide World Accordion Day celebrations. |
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