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by Yulia Amerikova
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The first Russian Final of the Roland V-Accordion Festival was held in a concert hall of the Central House of Artists, Moscow, on September 7th 2010. The initiative came from Alexander Selivanov, winner of international competitions and Professor at the Gnessin Academy of Music, Moscow. The finalists – Edward Akhanov (above right), Vladimir Butusov, Alexei Klimov, Yuri Medianik and Alexei Chernomordikov (above left) – passed a tough selection process, consisting of 2 phases - the contest for the videos and live performance in Moscow in front of the jury. All the finalists are brilliant and versatile musicians, each with his own style. The organizers produced a bright and memorable show - a real feast for the audience with a quiz with valuable prizes, video broadcast and fun entertainment. Besides the competition performances, the audience heard the winners of the Junior category - Ivan Ratnikov and Semen Kuzovchikov, as well as performances by professional jazz ensembles. The jury included Anatoly Belyaev (Chairman), Professor Viatcheslav Semionov, winners of international competitions Alexander Selivanov and Yulia Amerikova, and Roland Russia representative Ilya Sandalov. Alexey Chernomordikov and Edward Akhanov left the most striking impression. It was a real duel between two talented musicians. The winner was Alexey Chernomordikov, who plays the latest model of V-Accordion – Roland FR-7xb, and who now will go to the International Finals in Rome. Alexey has shown tremendous knowledge of electronic instruments, original repertoire and his deep reading of the ‘Caprice No 2’ «S.O.S.» by Viatcheslav Semionov left an indelible impression on the audience. Edward Akhanov was in second place with a minimum margin of 0.3 points. Edward conquered the audience with his vivid stage image, the artistry and impeccable virtuosity, and he will compete in the CIA Coupe Mondiale Digital Accordion category. The Coupe Mondiale takes place from October 18th to 24th in Varazdin, Croatia. All the finalists received from Roland Russia certificates for the 1750 euro discount for the purchase of a Roland FR-7x(b). The International Finals of Roland V-Accordion Festival will take place in Rome on October 15th and 16th 2010. |
by Harley Jones
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Results are now online. The 60th Trophée Mondial de l'Accordéon is being held in Vigo, Spain from the 21st to 25th September 2010. Daily Reports and results will be on the Confédération Mondial de l'Accordéon (CMA) website. This is the 7th time that the Trophée Mondial has been held in Spain and the first time to be held in Vigo. Organisers Carlos Núñez and Daniel Rodríguez Meiriño are pleased with the international entries from Western & Eastern Europe, Russia, China and New Zealand. Full lists of contestants and music performed, jury and concerts are on the CMA website. Please visit the CMA website for Daily Reports and the results when they are announced. |
by Yulia Amerikova
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The duo ‘Una Sinistra’, Yulia Amerikova and Alexander Selivanov, was formed in 2003. The duo, both graduates of the Gnessin Academy in Moscow, have won first prize at the CIA Coupe Mondiale and performed at international festivals in Russia, Finland, Italy, and the Netherlands. Their program includes symphonic, classic, folk and contemporary works, exploring the potential of button and piano accordions. The duo is preparing their first CD and the publication of their transcriptions for bayan and accordion ensemble. ‘Una Sinistra’s recent and future schedule includes: September 7th – jury members at the first Russian National Competition V-Accordion Festival, Moscow 15th/16th - concert and master classes at the Inter-regional festival ‘Young talents of Russia’, Almetyevsk, Tatarstan 21st/26th - jury members at the CMA ‘Trophée Mondiale’, Vigo, Spain October 15th/16th - Alexander Selivanov is a jury member at the International Final of the Roland V-Accordion Festival, Rome, Italy 18th/24th – jury members and a concert performance with Viatcheslav Semionov at the CIA ‘Coupe Mondiale’, Varazdin, Croatia November 25th – performance in the concert dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Art School ‘Master Class’, Moscow December 2nd/3rd – a concert and master classes at the Inter-regional festival ‘Young talents of Russia’, Saratov 12th/19th – concert at the International Festival ‘Bayan and Bayanists’, Moscow For further information email: kubokmira@gmail.com |
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by Holda Paoletti-Kampl
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This year's national qualifying contest for the 4th Roland V-Accordion International Festival was held on September 11th in the Federal College, Trossingen. After three years being held in Hamburg, Trossingen was chosen to simplify participation for candidates from the south of Germany. The jury members were Prof. Ulrich Schmülling, Slavko Avsenik Jr., Konstantin Ischenko, Dieter Wit, and Peter Müller Rudik Yakhin, who won last year, was again victorious. He was awarded 408 points, convincing the jury with his lightness, ability and the excellent breathtakingly imaginative use of the V-Accordion. His pieces were: Franck Angelis - ‘Impasse IV. Vivace Finale' (cat: angelis556), ‘Étienne’ - Nicolas Méhul, ‘Sonata in A major – 1st Movement (Allegro)’, and Luciano Fancelli - ‘10 km al finestrino’. The winner received the Roland top model FR-7x Hans-Peter Wöhrle, a stroke victim, was one of the invited festival guests. Mr Wöhrle has been playing the Roland FR-7, for years but was recently hit by several strokes, which both severely affected his walking and his speech. Still in hospital Mr Wöhrle asked to get his beloved accordion. In his touching story he told of how he almost had to relearn the instrument. With learning progress, memory and movement came back into the fingers, and ultimately to the entire body. This type of training to refine motor control was ultimately judged by his doctors as the key to the success of his recovery. Mr Wöhrle walked upright with his accordion in the room to great applause, told his story and played many pieces on his Roland V-Accordion while the jury were deliberating the contest results. With his story, he would like to help and encourage others with similar problems. For further information email: aktoprak@rolandmusik.de |
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Paris Moscou Duo’s New CD et en tour – Franceby Rob Howard |
![]() (Franck Angelis) La musique est également disponible en ligne pour un grand nombre de ces œuvres: Comastar (cat: ang562), Haiti (cat: ang560), Hommage A Paco (cat: ang557), Impasse II (Duet cat: ang556), Impasse (solo - cat: ang556), Moscou-Paris Duet (cat: ang563), Toccata (cat: ang559). Le DUO est on tour: DUO Paris Moscou -25 Septembre 2010 - Concert à Europahal à Tielt (8700 Belgique) - 2 Octobre 2010 - Concert à Lasarte-Oria (Espagne) ROMAN - 5 au 10 octobre Castelfidardo (Italie) DUO -16 et 17 Octobre 2010 - Concerts au Pavillon Baltard (75) Paris. ROMAN -22 au 24 octobre - Concerts à Bucarest (Roumanie) DUO - 30 Octobre 2010 - Concert à Vierzon (18) -20 Novembre 2010 - Concert à Saulieu salle Jean Bertin - 21 Novembre 2010 master-class à Saulieu Préau Monge -26 Novembre 2010 - Concert à Couzeix (87) -28 novembre 2010- Concert à L'ECLA de Saint -Vallier (71) -17 décembre – concert à l'église de Gueugnon à 20h30 (71) |
by Rob Howard
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![]() The 17 tracks include jigs and reels, and tunes such as ‘Dark Island’, ‘Long way to Tipperary’, ‘Phil the Fluter’s Ball’, ‘Green Glens of Antrim’, and many more. There are musical tributes to the great Jimmy Shand and motorcycle road racing legend Joey Dunlop. For further information email: amanda030388@hotmail.com |
Jean Louis Noton en Belgiqueby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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![]() Pour fêter l’ouverture de son nouveau magasin, Patrick avait organisé le lendemain une journée porte ouverte au quelle Jean Louis Noton était également invité pour animé cette journée où des centaines visiteurs ont pu apprécier l'apéritif dinatoir et la musique aussi ... |
by Harley Jones
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![]() The thieves targeted 4 top line Scandalli accordions and nothing else, so it seems that they knew exactly what they wanted and understood the value of the instruments. The accordions that were stolen were as follows: Scandalli Super VI - new Scandalli Super L - new Scandalli Air III - new Scandalli Super VI - Vintage second hand model. Please note that no cases were stolen. For further information email: info@accordionsocietyofaustraliavic.org.au |
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by Rob Howard
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Paulo Jorge Ferreira, leading concert accordionist and Professor at the Castelo Branco Conservatory in Portugal, performs as follows next week: September 25th, 5pm – with the contemporary music group Remix Ensemble (MD Baldur Brönnimann), Cite de la Musique et de la Dance - Music Festival, Strasburg, France. Guest musician to participate on the piece ‘Anahata Concerto’, by Oscar Bianchi. September 29th, 7pm – with cellist Catherine Strynckx; concert and radio broadcast at the Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão Auditorium, Lisbon. For further information email: pjorgef@hotmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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![]() On September 26th, 8pm, the Marco Lo Russo quartet perform in concert at Sant'Anna Arresi, Carbonia Iglesiasi. For further information email: stampa@marcolorusso.com |
by Rob Howard
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![]() The Folk Music Workshop meets in Room 824, 8th floor, Maxwell Building, Salford University. For further information email: barbara@aniceplace.co.uk |
by Rob Howard
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![]() Concert details are: October 4th, 9.30pm - Salon Teatro, Santiago De Compostela October 6th, 8pm - Auditorio Municipal, Lalin Pontevedra October 8th, 11pm - Teatro Xesteira, Ourense October 9th, 1pm - Praza Santa Maria, Festas de San Froilan, Lugo For further information email: victorprieto2001@yahoo.com |
by Rob Howard
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Pascal Contet Concert Dates – France, Hungaryby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
![]() 26 septembre - 14h30 et 16h30 << STRASBOURG conservatoire, Festival Musica Conservatoire 1er octobre - 20h30 << MONTBELIARD, Scène nationale Chopin, Sand : Terres de Danses (création Lille XXL 2009) / Marie Christine Barrault, récitante et Pascal Contet 2 octobre << Mairie de CHALIGNY (54) 19h00 : Rencontre avec Pascal Contet autour de la musique d'aujourd'hui (concert soutenu par la Sacem) | 20h30 : > L’Aurore de F. W. Murnau 3 octobre - 16h00 << CONFLANS-SAINTE-HONORINE (78), concert-goûter sur une Péniche, Festival les Gourmandises, Place Fouillère 6 au 22 octobre << LYON, Théâtre des Célestins La Nuit, Les Brutes de Fabrice Melchiot (création) / Musique et mise en scène de Roland Auzet, avec Anne Alvarro, Clotilde Mollet, comédiennes / Jean-Claude Saragosse, Pascal Contet, musiciens 11 octobre - 19h30 << BUDAPEST, Thalia Théâtre New Studio, Festival d'Automne Budapest Recital > Wings / Pal Frenak, chorégraphie, Pascal Contet, musique et interprète |
by Rob Howard
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![]() This will be a full day "Intensive but Fun" Orchestra Workshop, open to any accordionist who can read music. This event is organised by the Tillingbourne Accordion Orchestra and the Guildford Accordion Club. For further information email: myrabee@btinternet.com |
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