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Musikmesse 2009, Frankfurt – Germany
Nihad Hrustanbegovic and Grace Jones on Stage - Netherlands
SUONI srl @ Frankfurt Musikmesse – Germany
Friedrich Lips concert in Salzburg - Austria
3rd Accordion Art Festival and Contests, Mosciano - Italy
Hiring Accordionists for Luxury Cruise Ships - Mediterranean
Accordion Survey for Final Project Paper - UK
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
2009 NAA Convention, Texas - USA
Rostov-on-Don Accordion Concerts - Russia
Master Class with Jean Luc Manca, Urbino, Italy
John Klobas, 25 years Polka Radio Host - USA
Future events |
Accordion Tribe Quartet Tour to 11 Cities - 4 Countries
New CD/Concerts with Zydeco Annie + Swamp Cats – Germany
Jean Louis Noton MIDI Master Class, Marseille - France
Stolen Accordion, London – UK
Music Academy ‘Open Day’, Kassel – Germany
Guy Klucevsek Plays for Silent Movies and New CD, New York - USA
Pascal Contet Performances and Workshops - France
New and Updated Sites |
Charnwood Publications New Accordion Compositions
Gary Dahl updates and releases new works for accordion
Vassily Glubochenko releases 1 new work for accordion
Paul Chamberlain releases 2 new works for accordion
Charnwood Publications New Accordion Compositions
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Musikmesse 2009, Frankfurt – Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 From April 1st to 4th 2009, the Frankfurt Musikmesse international trade fair for musical instruments, music software and computer hardware, sheet music and accessories will be held. This is the world’s biggest international trade show for music. The Frankfurt Musikmesse is offering workshops, concerts, demonstrations and discussions and is the biggest concert event in Europe with more than 300 concerts and workshops on stages and stands. The event also features many world-class musicians demonstrating their skills and the latest music products. Accordion lovers will find their true pleasure in hall 3.1, where many accordion manufacturers and accordion related products are displayed, often presented by renowned artistes. Therefore, an event not to miss: Musikmesse 2009 - Live for the Music! |
Nihad Hrustanbegovic and Grace Jones on Stage - Netherlandsby Harley Jones |
 On March 19th, accordionist and composer Nihad Hrustanbegovic at the Paradiso, Amsterdam, performed an accordion solo in an artistic designed concert with famous vocalist/actor Grace Jones - ‘I’ve Seen That Face Before’.The scene starts with a completely dark stage, with one spotlight pointed at Nihad. Grace Jones appears suddenly out of the dark. She caresses his head and says: “You’re afraid boy? I’m not going to hurt you!” Nihad then seizes his accordion more firmly and answers decisively: “No, I’m not!” Grace Jones stands by him, her long famous legs on a turn table, gripping the climbing pole and starting to sing ‘I’ve Seen That Face Before’ as if only for Nihad, who raises his eyes to her, surrenders and caresses his accordion with his music. Face Before Video Link Her sensual, elegantly moving gleaming legs and Nihad’s fast moving fingers over the accordion keys, are all that is lit in this game of temptation. Grace Jones, her sultry, deep, low voice and the emotional loaded sounds of Nihad’s accordion, provoke euphoric acclaim from the audience. |
SUONI srl @ Frankfurt Musikmesse – Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
  SUONI srl, based in Castelfidardo, Italy, have a number of exciting new instruments to present at this year’s Frankfurt Musikmesse.These include: Scandalli - the all new AIR series – 5 compact, lightweight, high quality models. Paolo Soprani – new Studio line, new French models, new diatonics, and a big surprise in electronics!! Last year was the company’s most successful to date due to the continuing growth and strength of the Scandalli and Paolo Soprani brands, these international names having huge brand name recognition. It is often said, that in difficult times, people turn to brand names they can trust, and so, despite the current economic climate, SUONI reports, that they have started 2009 very well. The new models will be demonstrated by Veronica Todorova and Antonio Spaccarotella at the SUONI stand in Hall 3.1, Stand F19. For further information email: info@scandalli-soprani.it |
Friedrich Lips concert in Salzburg - Austriaby Dominik Leitner of Akkorde-On-Stage |
 On Saturday 28th March 2009, 7.30 pm a solo concert with Friedrich Lips will take place in the Pfarrsaal Mülln, Augustinergasse 4, 5020 Salzburg, organised by Akkorde-On-Stage.Friedrich Lips is probably the most requested Russian accordionist, known not only in the accordion world, but also in the field of classical music. For more than 30 years, he has performed around the world achieving outstanding recognition as a renowned artist of his instrument. In the accordion world Friedrich Lips is also known for his book "The Art of Bayan Playing" available online at where he explained and demonstrats performance techniques / possibilities of the accordion. Friedrich Lips invented and developed techniques that made fundamental changes to the accordion scene, an example being the "Ricochet". This concert by the artist Friedrich Lips – will truly be a "Top Concert”. To book: Tickethotline: +43 676 5176156 or email: office@akkordeonstage.com |
3rd Accordion Art Festival and Contests, Mosciano - Italyby Renzo Ruggieri |
 The 3rd edition of 'Accordion Art Festival will take place this year on the 20/21 June 2009 in the town of Mosciano SA (TE, Italy ) and will see as artistic director Renzo Ruggieri and Claudio Azzaro as president.Amongst the invited international concert guests: Ludovic Beier (jazz) Massimiliano Pitocco (classical) Antonio Spaccarotella (variete). Novelties of this year are three different competitions: "ORPHEUS" INTERNATIONAL AWARD an award similar to the OSCAR Film Award with several nominations and the winner for the best live performances in classical, jazz, varietée and best Italian CD being acclaimed during the final evening gala. The juries will be composed of prestigious music critics. "ITALIAN" NATIONAL AWARD This is a competition with the traditional purpose of encouraging the study of music and with different sections: Accordion, Organ, Keyboards, Singing, Guitar and special sections such as Youtube Video, Groups, Membership, Electronic Accordion, etc. SELECTION of the C.M.A. NATIONAL TROPHY WORLD National selection for competitors who will participate at the next World Cup to be held in September 2009 in Portugal (Albufeira). The categories are CLASSIQUE JUNIOR & SENIOR, JUNIOR & SENIOR VARIETE. The organizers are: Art Promotion Association, Club Voglia D'Art and the City of Moscow . info: www.accordionartfestival.com |
Hiring Accordionists for Luxury Cruise Ships - Mediterraneanby Carina Benettini |
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 ‘Músicos en el exterior’ is searching for accordion players or duos (accordion and another instrument) to work on board luxury cruise ships. This involves cruising around the Mediterranean from mid-April until September, visiting ports in Spain, Italy, Greece and Turkey. Contract lengths are 4 to 6 months. Free board, food and medical insurance are offered. Musicians may sell their own CDs. Applicants must be able to speak English, perform a European repertoire, and should send a video in AVI or WMV format, with fragments of 40 seconds per tune and 8 to 9 minutes long. For further information email: musicosenelexterior@gmail.com |
Accordion Survey for Final Project Paper - UKby Harley Jones |
 Jesús Peñaranda is an accordion player finishing his last course at the University in Liverpool (UK). He is writing his Final Project Paper, the subject being the current situation of the accordion, its immediate future and effects of new technologies on that future.I would like to invite any person who is interested to read my notes and then fill in the online survey. Peñaranda Survey |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Master Class by Claudio Jacomucci, Tilburg - Netherlandsby Claudio Jacomucci |
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 On March 5th and 6th, Claudio Jacomucci was guest teacher at the Conservatory of Tilburg, Netherlands, a modern and technologic institute that groups all performing arts (theatre, music, dance...). Claudio held a short concert with music by Bach, Gismonti, and his own compositions, and a master class for the students of the accordion course - Ronald Van Overbruggen and Ludo Marien's classes. Every year the students organize workshops and master class with guest teachers such as Mika Väyrynen, Mie Miki and Friedrich Lips.During the course, everybody assisted the final examination in chamber music by Pieternel Berkers. which - in collaboration with Renee Bekkers (partner in the accordion duo Toeac, winner of the Prize for Accordion Duet in Castelfidardo 2007) and another musician (trumpet, saxophones) presented a very high quality program. Both young musicians have already achieved professional results and they are already on the concert scene. For some years they have been following the teaching of Geir Draugsvoll in Copenhagen and Claudio Jacomucci in Amsterdam. |
2009 NAA Convention, Texas - USAby Laura Niland, President of the San Antonio Accordion Association |
 The 2009 National Accordion Association Convention, held in Richardson, Texas from March 11th to 15th, was an action-packed weekend featuring many hours of great accordion music. This Convention involved both MIDI technology and the acoustic accordion, amongst a myriad of accordion-related activities.2009 NAA Report by Laura Niland |
Rostov-on-Don Accordion Concerts - Russiaby Alexander Poeluev |
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 In Rostov-on-Don, 12 to 14 March, was the XIV South Russia (Open) competition for college students music specialists which included accordionists and other instruments. This was attended by students and teachers from many cities of the region.On March 15, was the XIV conference of music teachers of colleges and universities of the South Russia region. A focus was training and problems of repertoire. As part of the competition and conference, there was also concerts by students, faculty and graduate students of folk instruments of Rostov Conservatory Rakhmaninov. A concert of national and international competitions laureates was held on the 12th March. Andrew Statsenko (bayan), assistant professor of Rostov Conservatory. Rakhmaninov, former winner of All-Russian competitions in Moscow, Klingenthal in 1999, is laureat of Arrasate Competition and International Competition in Kiev. He gave a concert on the 13th March. "Lifetime of Anatoli Kusiakov" on the 14th March was an evening in memory of this famous accordion composer and People's Artist of Russia, at which was presented a new book about the composer and his works. The book consisted of articles by Viatcheslav Semionov, Yuri Shishkin, L. Varavina, E. Pokazannik and many others. The evening also featured analysis of Kusiakov works by leading theorists, composers and performers, as well as interviews with the master before his recent death in July 2007. A Konzert-Meister art of accompaniment evening was provided by the students and teachers of the music department. On the 15th March, was the concert by Anatoli Zaikin, Honored Artist of Russia, laureate of international competitions, the winner of Klingenthal (1980), professor of Rostov Conservatory, Rakhmaninov. Along with the South Russia accordion competition in various concert halls around the city, there were two evening concerts dedicated to the upcoming World Accordion Day on May 6th. These were on March 14, a concert by Ivan, Slesareva, the winner of All-Russian competitions in Rostov-on-Don and Novosibirsk, presenting new works by young composers and performers. The second concert was on March 15, titled "Bravo Accordion", featuring the winner of national and international competitions Aleksei Shalygin and the orchestra of Russian Folk Instruments Don conducted by Honored Artist of Russia, Professor Krikor Hurdayan. On the March 18, was a recital of organ music by Grygoriy Osmanov, a laureate of the of the 1984 Klinenthal International Competition and a former student of famous accordion artist, teacher and composer, Viatcheslav Semionov. This article was written by Maria Ternavskaja, Ludmila Varavina and Elena Pokazannik. |
Master Class with Jean Luc Manca, Urbino, Italyby Claudio Jacomucci |
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 From March 20th to 22nd, Jean Luc Manca - Professor of Accordion at the Conservatory of Grenoble, France - held a master class at the Italian Accordion Academy for the students and ex-students of the accordion high course, taught by Claudio Jacomucci: Luca Piovesan, Giuseppe Scigliano, David Sarnelli, Walter e Gionni Di Girolamo, Luca Pignata, and Jutta Winter.Future events of the Italian Accordion Academy will be in Monastier di Treviso (April, May) with master classes by Claudio Jacomucci and Luciano Biondini. Luca Piovesan - artistic director of the event - will be presenting his latest accordion solo CD ‘Musica Ricercata’ (Blowoutrecords.it) |
John Klobas, 25 years Polka Radio Host - USAby Harley Jones |
 John Klobas has written a very nice article about his life with music. How he left the US Navy and started a music group, worked as a Professor of Sociology, came to organise Polka music radio programs (that frequently feature accordionists) which are still running and very popular after 25 years. John Klobas has devoted much of his life to music featuring accordion and bought his passion into the lives of millions of people over many years. Read the article titled John Klobas Musical Interests. |
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Coupe Mondiale 2009, Super Travel Prices - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
  There are super good airfare prices from Europe to Auckland round trip on offer last week. www.bruneiair.com/ price £666 Enlish Pounds (about 728 Euro or USD$917) www.trailfinders.com/ £665 each london to auckland based on a phone call to the London office. www.eticket.fi/ London-Auckland 839€, Air NZ These are wonderful prices for teachers, competitors, friends, to come and attend the 2009 Coupe Mondiale from Europe (25-29 August). For some, it might be cheaper to fly to London and then catch the flight to Auckland. From the USA, prices from Los Angeles are very attractive at around USD$850 and may well come lower. The low value New Zealand dollar makes travel to New Zealand very price attractive and the Coupe Mondiale hotel great value. The Coupe Mondiale is broadening world participation by including accordion enthusiasts from around the world, medium level requirement only, to come to New Zealand and enjoy participating in the World Accordion Orchestra III. The CIA "World Accordion Orchestra III" will be conducted by three renowned international conductors: Joan Sommers (USA), Fritz Dobler (Germany) and Gary Daverne (New Zealand) and the 144 players will perform on the Finale Concert of the world class Bruce Mason Theatre venue. Kevin Friedrich, President of the CIA will serve as Concertmaster. So please check air ticket prices and book your air tickets now for a great event. All information is on the Coupe Mondiale website including the schedule and all the rules for the 2009. |
Accordion Tribe Quartet Tour to 11 Cities - 4 Countriesby Rob Howard |
 The Accordion Tribe Quartet (Guy Klucevsek, Maria Kalaniemi, Otto Lechner, Bratko Bibic) will be making a 2 week tour of Europe beginning on April 1st. They will play concerts in 11 cities in Germany, Austria, Slovenia and Switzerland. The tour will be dedicated to the memory of the Tribe's late comrade, Lars Hollmer, who passed away on Christmas Day, 2008. April 1, Gütersloh, Stadthalle, Germany April 2, Orpheum, Graz, Austria April 4, Cankarjev Dom, Ljubljana, Slovenia April 5, Alter Schlachthof, Wels, Austria April 6, Konzerthaus, Vienna, Austria April 7, Burghof, Lörrach, Germany April 8, Kulturzentrum Dieselstrasse, Esslingen, Germany April 9, Sudpol, Luzern, Switzerland April 10, Rote Fabrik, Zurich, Switzerland April 11, Spielboden, Dornbirn, Austria April 12, Dampfzentrale, Bern, Switzerland For further information email: gklucevsek@si.rr.com |
New CD/Concerts with Zydeco Annie + Swamp Cats – Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 There is a new CD with the title ‘Cleary’ in production by Zydeco Annie + Swamp Cats, which will contain a nice mixture of Zydeco, Cajun, County, Rock'n Roll und Blues.The artistes are winners of the 26th German Rock and Pop Award 2008, ‘European Cajun & Zydeco Award 2008’, and winner of the ‘International Country Award 2007’, and in the next few days they will be live on stage in: March 28th, 9pm - Bistro College, Kempten April 3rd, 9.30pm - Staudacher Musikbühne, Staudach April 17th, 9pm – Jazzkeller, Dinkelsbühl April 18th, 9pm – Schabernack, Krailling April 23rd, 8pm - Brauhaus 1860, Augsburg April 24th, 8pm – Schrottgalerie, Glonn April 25th, 9pm - Nacht der Musik, Füssen April 27th, 8pm - New Orleans Festival, Wendelstein April 30th – Festival, Stockholm, Sweden For further information email: anja.baldauf@vr-web.de |
Jean Louis Noton MIDI Master Class, Marseille - Franceby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 A master class by Jean Louis Noton focussing on the varied uses and programming of MIDI with accordion takes place from April 28th to 30th in Martigues 13500, near Marseiile.For further information email: jeanluc.portero@neuf.fr |
Stolen Accordion, London – UKby Harley Jones |
 A black Fantini-Allodi CP11 double cassotto 120 bass piano accordion was stolen from Allodi Accordions, London, on Thursday January 5th.Above is a photo of a similar instrument of the same model. Emilio Allodi says: “I cannot recall exactly if this one had the Fantini or Allodi name but whichever it was, it was written in chrome lettering. The serial number (marked inside the accordion) is either 789 or 790. The "customers" were 3 Romanians, including a female, who hid the instrument under her skirt. It is likely that they will try to sell this instrument on, and therefore I want you all to be warned, and also to guard against them trying to steal from you as well”. For further information email: allaccordions@btinternet.com |
Music Academy ‘Open Day’, Kassel – Germanyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
 The Music Academy Kassel, Northern Hesse, opens its doors on Saturday March 28th, from 11am until 6 pm, for prospective students and guests. This information day allows you and / or your students to get in touch with teachers, give a demonstration of your playing skills, get advice by specialist lecturers, take a theory test and undergo consultations with representatives of the Institute.Throughout the day there are various courses where performing is permitted, or just to enjoy and listen. Among other things, ‘Body art for musicians’ - Dispokinesis/Autogenic Training Jacobsen by lecturer Mirjana Petercol will be presented. This explains how to resolve "body issues" when permorming. There is also the possibility of individual consultations in this field. For further email: mirjanapetercol@gmx.de |
Guy Klucevsek Plays for Silent Movies and New CD, New York - USAby Rob Howard |
 Guy Klucevsek will accompany the silent films of French film pioneer George Melies with live, original accordion music, on March 28th, 1pm, at the 92nd Street Y, New York City. The event is part of a children's literature series, and will feature Brian Selznick, author/illustrator of the Calidocott-Award-winning book, ‘The Invention of Hugo Cabret’, inspired, in part, by the life and films of Melies. The event is currently sold out in advance. Guy Klucevsek's 20th recording, ‘Dancing on the Volcano’, was released in North American on March 25th on the Tzadik label. The recording features all original music, performed with a group including Klucevsek on accordion and piano, Steve Elson on sax and clarinet, Pete Donovan, bass, John Hollenbeck, drums, and guest accordionist, Alex Meixner. European and Asian release will follow later in the spring. For further information email: gklucevsek@si.rr.com |
Pascal Contet Performances and Workshops - Franceby Harley Jones |
 Next performances and workshops for Pascal Contet include:27 and 28 March, 8:30 pm, Illkirch L’illiade, Festival Le Printemps des Bretelles - Concert film "Dawn" by F. W. Murnau. Sunday 29 March 2009 – 10 am to 1 pm, Herimoncourt (25) Workshop, composition, improvisation and harmony. April 1 – 8pm Audincourt, Salle Saint Exupéry, Concert Escapade of Allan - scène nationale de Montbéliard. Pascal Contet, (accordion), Marianne Piketty (violin). Thursday 2 April 2009 - 10:30 am, Belfort school, Pascal Contet, (accordion), Marianne Piketty (violin). program: Bloch, Finzi, Léandre, Gagneux, Cavanna, Bartok, Piazzolla. Friday 3 April 2009 – 8:30 pm, Salle du Palot – Scène Nationale – Montbeliard De Schubert à Cavanna, Pascal Contet (accordion) - artist associated with the Allan Scène Nationale de Montbéliard, Isa Lagarde (soprano) Ophélie Gaillard, (cello), Marianne Piketty (violin). Works by Franz Schubert, and Bernard Cavanna and Creation of the new version of Johannes SCHÖLLHORN (D) for violin, cello and accordion in the presence of the composer (Allan). Information: 0 805 710 700 From 4 to 13 April 2009 Reunion Tour, Pascal Contet, (accordion), Marianne Piketty (violin) (Le Port, Saint Denis, Saint Joseph). 15 to 23 April 2009 Africa - Republic of Congo-Brazzaville Residence working with Dieudonné Niangouna on the project “Les Inepties Volantes” for performance at the Festival d'Avignon, July 10 to 17, 2009. 23 April 19.00 to 19.30 France Musique, Paris, at Lionel Esparza. For further information, view Pascal Contet website. |
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USA and London stolen accordionsby Stolen Accordion Site |
| An accordion stolen in the USA in February is listed and the accordion stolen from Allodi Accordions in London is listed. |
Charnwood Publications New Accordion Compositionsby Charnwood Publishing |
| Charnwood Publications releases 5 new pieces by arranger Ken Farran titled, 'St Antoni Chorale (Score and 2 of Each part), catalog:B048', 'Largo - New World Symphony (Score and 2 of Each part), catalog:B049',and 'Gloria in Excelcis, catalog:M626D', 'Flower Duet, catalog:M627D' and 'Soveig's Song, catalog:M629D'. Purchase with credit card. |
Gary Dahl updates and releases new works for accordionby Gary Dahl |
| Gary Dahl - accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator, releases 2 new works and 1 new update work for accordion available for purchase online, ‘Abide with Me, catalog:DH0217’, ‘What a Friend We Have In Jesus, catalog:DH0218' and 'O Mio Babbino Caro, catalog:DH0086'. Samples of these music are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Vassily Glubochenko releases 1 new work for accordionby Vassily Glubochenko |
| Vassily Glubochenko - accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, and scientist, releases 1 new work for accordion available for purchase online, ‘L'accordéon espiègle, catalog:gvassily030'. Samples of this music is available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Paul Chamberlain releases 2 new works for accordionby Paul Chamberlain |
| Paul Chamberlain - accordionist as well as a performer,composer and bugari player, releases 2 new works for accordion available for purchase online, ‘Valse du Ventoux, catalog:cp703' and 'Milonguero Moderna, catalog:cp704'. Samples of this music is available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Charnwood Publications New Accordion Compositionsby Charnwood Publishing |
| Charnwood Publications releases 3 new pieces by composer Gina Brannelli titled, 'Black Pool Rocks(Score and 2 of Each part), catalog:B045', 'Pleasure Beach(Score and 2 of Each part), catalog:B046',and 'March of The Jester(Score and 2 of Each part), catalog:B047' and also releases 2 new pieces by composer Farran Wendy titled 'The St Elmo Suite, catalog:M611', 'Trip To Triporti, catalog:M612'. Purchase with credit card. |
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