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2020 Coupe Mondiale Entry System Online - Portugal
6th International Accordion Days in Prague 2020 – Czech Republic
Tag Der Harmonika 2021 in Perg – Austria
2020 Annual Master Class and Concert Series William Schimmel Online Presentation - USA
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Renzo Ruggieri Releases New Sound Track for Accordion Kids - Italy
"Let There Be Peace on Earth" World Accordion Orchesta VIII 2014 - Austria
CNIMA Training of Young Accordionists - France
Future events |
Stowe Tango Music Festival Bandoneon Variation Club - USA
Alex Meixner Performs at Virtual Musikfest 2020 – USA
24th Revival Fisarmoniche – Italy
Milwaukee Irish Fest Online - USA
Marie-Andrée Joerger Duo Concerts in August – France
Advanced Accordion Weekend to be held Online, Scotland – UK
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Interview: CIA President Mirco Patarini About the 2020 Coupe Mondiale - Portugalby Harley Jones |
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 An interview of Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) President Mirco Patarini about the 2020 Coupe Mondiale. Video with English subtitles.The event will be hosted by the CIA member Mito Algarvio - Associação de Acordeonistas do Algarve from 6-10 October, 2020 in Castro Marim, Portugal and will offer 20,000 Euro in prize money. Interview hosts are CIA Ambassador Kevin Friedrich and Vice Chairman of the CIA Music Committee Grayson Masefield. View the interview about this exciting upcoming major event. |
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2020 Coupe Mondiale Entry System Online - Portugalby Kevin Friedrich, CIA Ambassador |
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  CIA Secretary General Kimmo Mattila announces that the 2020 Coupe Mondiale online entry system is now open for entries to the 73rd Coupe Mondiale from the 2020 General Competition Rules page: 2020CM-RulesSecretary General Kimmo Mattila invites all (44) CIA members to register delegates to the 144th International Congress of Delegates which meets twice in Castro Marim. The 73rd Coupe Mondiale will be hosted by the CIA member Mito Algarvio - Associação de Acordeonistas do Algarve led by President João Pereira from 6-10 October, 2020. CIA President Mirco Patarini invites competitors from all nations to please lodge their entries and highly praised the officials of Castro Marim and President João Pereira of Mito Algarvio for all their assistance. The festival will feature competitions as follows: • 73rd Coupe Mondiale • Masters Coupe Mondiale • Junior Coupe Mondiale • International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music • Junior International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music Due to Covid-19 safety regulations, no ensemble categories or World Accordion Orchestra will be held. Pictured below is the Biblioteca Castro Marim, a small venue with excellent accoustics, where the competition categories will be held. Entry closing date is 5th September 2020 and all entry and hotel information is online at: Coupe Mondiale |
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6th International Accordion Days in Prague 2020 – Czech Republicby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 6th International Accordion Days in Prague 2020 will be held from October 29th to 1st November, 2020 at the Prague Conservatory in Prague, Czech Republic. The competition is organized by “Club Tours Agentur Praha” (CTA Prague) in partnership with the Czech Accordion Association and accordion department of the Prague Conservatory. The main goal of the event is to keep and develop a strong tradition of accordion playing in the Czech Republic, building on the European festival of accordion orchestras in Prague. The opening concert with international participation will take place on October 29th from 8pm in the hall of the Museum of Applied Arts. Junior competitions will begin the following day (October 30th), followed by an evening gala concert with performances by the Vibrafonissimo trio (which includes accordionist Ladislav Horak) and the Finnish Sibelius Orchestra. On Saturday, October 31st, competition classes will be held for seniors and orchestras, finishing with a concert of award winners at 8.30pm. Over 250 accordionists are expected to take part in this event, which is free for spectators. The closing date for registrations is: September 23rd, 2020 Download competition rules: 2020Prague.pdf For further details email: cta@iol.cz |
Tag Der Harmonika 2021 in Perg – Austriaby Werner Weibert |
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| The Tag Der Harmonika 2021 competition will be held in Perg, Austria from 3rd to 6th June 2021 organised by HVO - Harmonica Verband Osterreichs (Harmonica Association of Austria). The competition will include categories for soloists, duos, ensembles and orchestras as well as classes for entertainment music, chamber music and world music. Age group categories are from 6 years up to adults (maximum 32 years). This year there will be a new category: the Ciryll Demian Prize for foreign candidates! Competition rules will be online at the beginning of October 2020, with registrations expected to open in January 2021. For details email:w.weibert@kabsi.at |
2020 Annual Master Class and Concert Series William Schimmel Online Presentation - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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 The American Accordionists' Association (AAA) will present a 2020 Master Class & Concert Series with Dr William Schimmel, moderator and curator from July 31st to August 2nd, 2020.For the first time, this event will be presented online and will consist of 2 one-hour segments each day: 1st hour (3pm): Master Class - Talks/Workshops 2nd hour (4pm): Concert/Performances. There are still a few places available for this presentation. Download flier: 2020AAAMasterClass.pdf Purchase your tickets online at: AAA Shopping Cart |
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Heinrich Band: Namesake, but Not Inventor of the Bandoneon - Germanyby Ulrich Schmülling |
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  The cradle (beginnings) of the bandoneon or those German Concertinas that were later called bandonions is situated in the town of Carlsfeld (Saxony) in the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge).After Carl Friedrich Uhlig (1790–1874) developed the first German Concertina in Chemnitz in 1834, it was Carl Friedrich Zimmermann (1817–1898) who started producing German Concertinas in the attic of his parents’ house in Carlsfeld around 1840, further developed them and some few years later invented an instrument that later became known and sold worldwide under the name “Bandonion.” This is a fact about which there is no doubt in the general public as well as among experts and which has been historically proven. Until recently! A specialist book, which has been available on the German market since May 15, 2020, states with remarkable explicitness that Krefeld merchant Heinrich Band (1821–1860) invented the bandonion and subsequently makes the city of Krefeld the instrument’s birthplace. Under the title “Heinrich Band. Bandoneon” (subtitle: “Die Reise eines Instruments aus dem niederrheinischen Krefeld in die Welt” [The journey of an instrument from Krefeld, Lower Rhine, into the world]), it is both the “Förderverein für das Kulturbüro der Stadt Krefeld e.V.” [Sponsoring Society for the Cultural Office of the Krefeld] as editor and Janine Krüger as author who propagate this in a colorful and lavishly produced book. The book was published by Klartext Verlag, Essen, and financially opulently supported by “Sparkassen Kulturstiftung Krefeld,” [the savings bank cultural foundation] “Stadt Krefeld,” [City of Krefeld] the “Kunst Stiftung NRW” [Art Foundation North Rhine-Westphalia] and the “Kulturbüro Krefeld” [Cultural Office of Krefeld] as well as the “Förderverein für das Kulturbüro der Stadt Krefeld e.V.” (the association is at the same time the editor and financial supporter itself); further backed by Klaus Kokol (Krefeld city council member, deputy Social Democratic Party of Germany parliamentary group leader, director of the legal department) and Jürgen Sauerland-Freer (former head of Krefeld’s culture department and predecessor of Dr. Gabriele König). According to the masthead (title information), besides the editor and author is an editorial staff, which includes Prof. Gerhard Hahn (an engineer, sculptor and designer based in Krefeld), Dr. Gabriele König (head of Krefeld’s Culture Department as well as head of the city’s Culture Office) and Burkhard Ostrowski (Krefeld culture office employee). Thus, there is a concentrated municipal energy in the background. The fact that local patriotism and cultural enthusiasm for the city go so far that music history is “bent” in order to attract even more public attention and publicity, is not only outlandish but also reprehensible. But above all, it is completely unnecessary. To be sure, the name “bandonion” actually derives from the Krefeld family name of Heinrich Band. But apart from the fact that this instrument name did not originate from Band himself, but from a third party, Band has demonstrably never been an instrument manufacturer, but no more and no less was one of several music dealers who bought various instruments from different manufacturers and sold them to their customers. The relevant professional music circles stood on their heads by this snubbing presumption, especially inasmuch as the editors and local politicians not only leave it misrepresented in their book, but use all available types of media exploitation (advertising videos, launched newspaper releases, internet articles, radio reports, etc.) to pursue their historical fact suppression bluntly and widely. It is to be hoped that this does not result in what is widespread in today’s society, namely that untruth becomes truth if it is repeated only loudly and often enough. Heinrich Band. Bandoneon (“Förderverein für das Kulturbüro der Stadt Krefeld e.V.” as editor and Janine Krüger as author), in German language only. ISBN 978-3-8375-1970-9 - format 23 x 23 cm - 368 pages - four-color throughout with numerous photos and illustrations - hardcover, thread stitching - price 29.95 euros - circulation: 700 copies. Ulrich Schmülling, July 15th 2020 (picture above) Translation: Willoughby Ann Walshe (picture above) Excerpt from Research by Norbert Seidel about Invention of Bandoneon in German Article about: Willoughby Ann Walshe 80th Birthday, Kamen - Germany http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=21-Apr-2017&lang=en#art12985 |
Renzo Ruggieri Releases New Sound Track for Accordion Kids - Italyby Rob Howard |
  Renzo Ruggieri has released a sound track from Accordion Kids Catalog: rrenzo512 music (10 pieces) simple and modern compositions for standard accordion. The album includes progressive melodies that touch a variety of different musical genres from traditional waltzes, marches and tango to more modern disco, blues and swing.The album begins with very easy melodies, offering easy and original accompaniments for the left hand. This is an eBook, sent to you by email with no postal costs, arriving in your inbox within 24 hours. Catalog: rrenzo512 |
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"Let There Be Peace on Earth" World Accordion Orchesta VIII 2014 - Austriaby Dan Grauman |
| Notes by Joan C. Sommers (July 23, 2020) Some remarks regarding the performance of the World Accordion Orchestra VIII and the performance of “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” It is bound to give all of us, throughout the world, something to cheer about after suffering the effects of the Covid-19 virus and to give us hope that before too long we will once again be back to a more normal routine in our lives. The Coupe Mondiale of October 24th to November 3rd, 2014, sponsored by the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes, was held in the beautiful Salzburg, Austria Congress Center. The World Accordion Orchestra VIII performed as part of the final closing concert held on the large stage of the magnificent Europa Hall in the Congress Center. Werner Weibert conducted his arrangement of A Tribute to Leonard Bernstein and Jacob Noordzij conducted A Medley from The Sound of Music. A large mixed chorus then joined the orchestra of 130 members from many different countries to perform “Let There Be Peace on Earth” arranged and conducted by Joan Cochran Sommers to close the concert. Video: Thanks to Dan Grauman for providing the video |
CNIMA Training of Young Accordionists - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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 Video: Futa, 10 year old student from Japan studies with Jacques Mornet, picture right with CNIMA Director Nathalie Boucheix.The short video above gives an insight on Mr Mornet's teaching to 10 year old Futa (from Japan), who came to the CNIMA for a custom made 2 month training program to prepare for the Klingenthal accordion championships. In addition to the training of tomorrow's great accordionists, the CNIMA welcomes accordionists of all levels and all ages. Several training formats are available: - Full time training (with the passing of conservatory diplomas in accelerating mode if required) - Custom length training from a few weeks to a few months (on location or via skype) - Workshops (on location or via skype) The warm family like spirit and the beautiful surroundings of Auvergne, are favourable for intense studies. Upcoming classes include Accordion technique with Jacques Mornet and Nathalie Boucheix July 27th - August 1st 2020 August 3rd – 8th 2020 For further details email: cnima@orange.fr |
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Online 2020 Australian International Championships and Festival - Australiaby Lionel Reekie |
  Despite Covid-19 the music continues! Because of the continued impact of Covid-19 around the world, the Australian Accordion Teachers Association (AATA) will be running this year’s competition categories online by video submission. The competition organiser is AATA President, Tatjana Marx pictured above right.The competitions will be adjudicated by an international jury and the rules and categories are on the AATA website. Entry closing date is Friday 13th August 2020. |
Stowe Tango Music Festival Bandoneon Variation Club - USAby Christine Johnstone |
  A Bandoneon Variation Club with Hector Del Curto (picture left) will be held twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays in conjunction with the Stowe Tango Music Festival held in Vermont, USA.The classes will begin on July 27th at 9pm (ET) and will include a 20 minute session on the variation of the standard repertoire for intermediate to advanced bandoneon players. Videos of the class will be available along with questions and answers with Hector. For details email: stowetangomusicfestival@gmail.com |
Alex Meixner Performs at Virtual Musikfest 2020 – USAby Christine Johnstone |
 Video: Alex Meixner playing Foghorn Polka in duo with Joshua KayThe 2020 Virtual Musikfest will be held online from July 31st to August 9th, 2020 and will include 40 all new, exclusive concerts. Alex Meixner will participate in both the recorded video portion of the 2020 virtual Musikfest and also a full band performance that will be broadcast live on August 8th on Service Electric TV from 2.30pm to 4pm. Alex will also give a solo video performance which will be shown during the fest at a date still to be announced. For details email: info@alexmeixner.com |
24th Revival Fisarmoniche – Italyby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 24th Revival Fisarmoniche (accordion) festival will be held in Monghidoro, Bologna, Italy on August 6th at 8.30pm. Social distancing will be in place. See poster for details |
Milwaukee Irish Fest Online - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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  The Milwaukee Irish Fest, a celebration of all things Irish and Celtic will be online from August 13th to 16th with a free, four-day, live-stream program!The festival will include a variety of performances, workshops, cooking shows, cultural shows and some special surprises! “Screaming Orphans” (Ireland – picture below) a band of 4 sisters including accordionist Marie Thérèse Diver will entertain at the event. The festival will also include a series of online workshops from August 8th to 11th, 2020. August 9th at 11.30am – Concertina masterclass with Caitlin Nic Gabhann (picture above left) August 9th at 2.30pm – Accordion Masterclass with John Whelan (picture above right) |
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Marie-Andrée Joerger Duo Concerts in August – Franceby Christine Johnstone |
| Accordionist Marie-Andrée Joerger will perform two duo concerts in August with Vincent Dubois (organ) who is the official organist of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The first will be held on August 16th in Vaison-la-Romaine and the 2nd will be held on August 27th as part of the Stras'orgues Festival in Strasbourg. Their program will include works by Bach, Fauré and Galliano. For details email: marieandree84@live.fr Photo below: Marie-Andrée Joerger (left) & Vincent Dubois (right). |
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Advanced Accordion Weekend to be held Online, Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
 Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Ian Lowthian’s Advanced Accordion Weekend will now be held online on September 19th and 20th due to the success of his recent online Gypsy Jazz and Blues weekend.This weekend gives advanced participants the opportunity to play a bit faster, perhaps look at some advanced left hand patterns, discuss bellows techniques, the use of chords to enhance tunes etc. For details email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
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