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“Vangardion” Symphonic Rock Night – Germany
Bandoneonist Pablo Jaurena Nominated for Latin Grammy – Spain
A World of Accordions Museum Festival & Oktoberfest – USA
Zoe Tiganouria: Blackbox 2023 Audio Video Show – Greece
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
20th Music China Trade Fair - China
Maurice Jones at Colville Arts Festival - New Zealand
Call for Applications for the 2024 Season of the BuAkkO Accordion Orchestra - Germany
“Waiheke Musical Museum” Founder Tribute – New Zealand
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Renée de la Prade Performs at All Hallows Fantasy Faire - USA
1st del Siglio Concert Features Scuola Musica Paolo Soprani Students - Italy
Frans Tromp Morris Dance Workshop – Netherlands
Misha Grossu Performs at “Be Free Fest” – Moldova
21st OWL-Akkordeonfest 2023 – Germany
Accordionist Rachel Bell Duo Concert - USA
Online: John Kirkpatrick "Tunes from the Trenches" Concert - UK
Hagener Akkordeon-Orchester e.V. Concert - Germany
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Aotango Quintet Dargaville Concert - New Zealand
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Ksenija Sidorova Performs with Collegium Musicum Basel - Switzerlandby Christine Johnstone |
 Ksenija Sidorova (picture right) will perform in concert with the Collegium Musicum Basel (picture below), conducted by Jan Schultsz, at the Stadtcasino Basel in Basel, Switzerland on November 17th, 2023, at 7.30pm.Their program will feature Overture to "La clemenza di Tito" (Mozart), Sinfonia Concertante (Haydn), Variations on a theme by Piazzolla (Angelis) as well as "Winter" and "Spring" from "The Four Seasons in Buenos Aires" (Piazzolla). |
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“Vangardion” Symphonic Rock Night – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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 “Vangardion” will entertain at a Symphonic Rock Night concert held at the Stadthalle Reutlingen in Reutlingen, Germany on November 25th, 2023 at 7.30pm.The group features Matthias Matzke (accordion - picture left), Leonie Kratz (soprano), Fabian Matzke (drums) and Fabian Horn (guitar). The event will also include a performance by the Akkordeonorchester Münsinger Alb e.V., conducted by Dumitru Moraru. The evening program will include newly arranged symphonic rock hits from classics like “Phantom of the Opera” and “Over The Hills” to cover songs from “Nightwish” and “Two Steps From Hell”. In addition, songs from the brand new album “Vangardion”, the quartet will celebrate their live premiere with “amazing accordion sounds from Irish folk to Balkan”. |
Bandoneonist Pablo Jaurena Nominated for Latin Grammy – Spainby Christine Johnstone |
 Video: Por una Cabeza (tango composed by Carlos Gardel) by Pablo Jaurena.Argentinian bandoneonist Pablo Jaurena has been nominated for the 2023 Latin Grammy category: "Best Tango Album" for his first solo album “Retrato del aire” (Portrait of the Air). “Retrato del aire” features twelve tangos and one samba with arrangements by Jaurena and prestigious colleagues. The work was released through Acqua Records, an independent label from Buenos Aires that has local and international artists in its catalog. The 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards 2023 will take place at the Conference and Exhibition Centre (FIBES) in Seville, Spain on November 16th, 2023. |
A World of Accordions Museum Festival & Oktoberfest – USAby Rob Howard |
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| A World of Accordions Museum (AWAM) will hold a Festival and Oktoberfest at the Harrington Arts Centre in Superior, Wisconsin, USA on October 28th, 2023. The event will include: • Saturday 9:00 am: The 2023 Combined NE Accordion Festival (NEAF) Orchestra rehearsal #1 • Saturday 12:00 pm: Quick run through of songs by Accordion and Concertina Music group • Saturday 1:00 pm: Quick run through of songs by Mill City Accordions. • Saturday 1:30 pm: The 2023 Combined NEAF Orchestra rehearsal #2 • Saturday 2:30 pm: Workshop #1 - Understanding free reed instrument repair • Saturday 3:30 pm: Workshop #2 - Historical presentation about diatonic instruments • Saturday 5:30 pm: Concert Program as follows - Accordion Concertina Music (Dee Langley, conductor); Mill City Accordions performing America the Beautiful, Breton Waltz, Kiev Waltz; Masked Accordions performing Can’t Help Falling in Love, Jessamee, Der Zug um 7:40 (The Train at 7:40); Helmi Harrington and Robert Dingman “Celebrating the German Tradition in Music”; Three Rivers Accordion Ensemble performing Waltz No. 2, (Shostacovich), Hoedown (Copland), Danse Macabre, (Saint-Saëns), Lakodalmi Tánc (Wedding Dance), (Hungary), Phantom of the Opera (Webber) and Hotel California (Henley, Felder & Frey); The 2023 Combined NEAF Orchestra conducted by Dee Langley performing Ombo (Palmer), Glocken der Heimat (Bells of Home – Avsenik), In the Hall of the Mountain King (Grieg) and Hallelujah (Cohen). The event finale will feature A Toast to AWAM & accordionists everywhere. |
Zoe Tiganouria: Blackbox 2023 Audio Video Show – Greeceby Christine Johnstone |
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 Accordionist and composer, Zoe Tiganouria will perform with the “Enchord String Quartet” at the Blackbox 2023 Audio Video Show, held at the Radisson Blu Park Hotel in Athens, Greece on November 4th, 2023, at 5.30pm.The Blackbox 2023 Music and Technology Festival runs from November 3rd to 5th, 2023 and features a variety of live audio video shows and workshops aimed at technology lovers everywhere. Zoe Tiganouria has released “over thirty albums and singles, books with scores and CDs for transcription & play-along, more than two hundred compositions in the Greek discography, compositions and arrangements in international collections, hundreds of recordings, orchestral compositions, soundtracks for documentaries, television series and films”. |
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Luosujärvi Plays World Premiere of Resch’s “Unfold” - Austriaby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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 Heidi Luosujärvi (picture left) performed the World Premiere of “Unfold” by Gerald Resch, at the Musikverein Concert Hall in Vienna, on October 24th, 2023.Heidi Luosujärvi was born in Rovaniemi, northern Finland, and studied at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki with Matti Rantanen and at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen with Mie Miki. She has won prizes in international music competitions in Germany, Italy, Spain, Luxembourg and Japan. Her concert activity as a soloist and chamber musician has taken the artist all over the world. She premiered numerous works and collaborated with many composers. Since October 2022 she has been professor of accordion at the Anton Bruckner Private University in Linz. Gerald Resch was appointed Professor of Composition at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna in 2022. For his work, Resch received, among other awards, the Austrian State Scholarship for Composition in 2003 and 2017 as well as the City of Vienna Promotion Prize in 2011. The work for accordion and string orchestra, entitled “Unfold”, was created in 2022/23. The composer described the title, its meaning and the basic concept of the work as follows: “The title Unfold means unfolding. On the one hand, in the very direct sense that describes the essence of an accordion: its bellows fill with air, which brushes past the metal reeds of the instrument and causes them to sound. The air is then released again in the opposite direction - as when exhaling - and stimulates the tongues to vibrate again. On the other hand, metaphorically as the unfolding of a predefined musical material, which is sampled differently in 5 contrasting movements. This creates continuity (for example, harmonically through the repeated appearance of certain “favorite sounds”) despite the diverse developments of the musical material on a large and small scale”. This development in five movements always revolves around rhythmic and dance elements. The individual movement titles refer to this: 1) Canon alla Rumba – 2) Ostinato – 3) Corrente – 4) Filter: Cadenza – 5) Double: Quasi Tango. Picture below: Gerald Resch & Heidi Luosujärvi |
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20th Music China Trade Fair - Chinaby Christine Johnstone |
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 The 20th Music China Trade Fair for musical instruments was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China from October 11th to 14th, 2023.This year’s event included over 1,800 exhibitors, 600 seminars, live performances and exhibitor events. The event features accordions & harmonicas; brass instruments; electronic & electric instruments; percussion instruments; pianos & keyboards; stringed instruments; traditional Chinese instruments; woodwind instruments as well as accessories & furniture; music education; music related computer hardware & software; processing trade goods equipment & raw materials, recording & studio equipment; sheet music; services, association & media. Dates for next year's event are: October 10th to 13th, 2024. |
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Maurice Jones at Colville Arts Festival - New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
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  Maurice Jones solo performance with accordion and MIDI opened the Saturday "Big Music Night" at the Colville Arts Festival during the Labour Holiday three day weekend.Picture left - sound person. The 40 minute variety program of entertainment music by Maurice Jones received enthusiastic applause at the full Colville Public Hall. The tiny town of Colville (population 1,500) is in the isolated Coromandel Peninsula farming community, some 3 hours drive from Auckland. |
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Call for Applications for the 2024 Season of the BuAkkO Accordion Orchestra - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
 Applications for the 2024 season of the Bundesakkordeonorchester (BuAkkO) are now open online.For the project year 2024, Philipp Haag has been recruited as guest conductor. The BuAkkO's offer to participate in the orchestra is aimed at musicians who are either connected to the accordion full-time as music students, music teachers, soloists and conductors or who are sufficiently qualified to participate in such an ensemble as amateurs due to their ability to play at a professional level. The first phase of work will take place in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg from January 20th to 21st, 2024. The second phase of work and concerts will follow in February and March. The deadline for applications is October 31st, 2023. Details at: https://buakko.de/bewerbung/ |
“Waiheke Musical Museum” Founder Tribute – New Zealandby Christine Johnstone |
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| A special tribute to Lloyd and Joan Whittaker (pictured above), founders of the “Waiheke Musical Museum” was held last month at the museum on Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand, as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival. The museum reported “In the world of colours it is often said that there is something magical about purple and it is a colour associated with romance. A packed audience at the Museum certainly had a magical experience when they were treated to a multi-media Auckland Heritage Festival event that paid tribute to Lloyd and Joan Whittaker and the story of their romantic life together and how they founded the musical museum. Performers Reg Towers, Anne Willmann, Janneke Vesser, Roger Jeffrey, Richard Bull and Kim Whitaker, all sporting purple rosettes in acknowledgement of Joan Whittaker’s favourite colour, told the couple’s story through a combination of narration, music, photographs and video. To make sure that none of their senses were left untouched, as they left, everyone was treated to a Ginger Gem, the iconic Kiwi bakery item that Joan was famous for. Audience member Rosemary Adler, who knew the couple well, commented “It was wonderful to see Joan and Lloyd’s life celebrated in such a professional and heartfelt way.” |
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"Nuvo Zydeco" Halloween Zydeco Dance Party – Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
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 Nuvo Zydeco will entertain at a Halloween Zydeco Dance Party, held at The Beer Shack in White Rock, British Colombia, Canada on October 28th, 2023, at 8pm.It is recommended that you “bring your friends and wear your dancing shoes!!” For details email: nuvozydeco@gmail.com |
Renée de la Prade Performs at All Hallows Fantasy Faire - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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| Renée de la Prade will perform in duo with Steve Gardner (violin) at the All Hallows Fantasy Faire in Angels Camp, California, USA on October 28th and 29th, 2023. The event, billed as a “Pagan Party” will see the duo playing shows on both days, with as many “creepy songs” as they can scare up for Samhain/Halloween. All Hallows Fantasy Faire is a two day all inclusive costume play event keeping the All-Hallows tradition alive. It is deeply rooted in the beliefs of the Celtic people, but combined with all the fun and excitement of a costume play in the spirit of modern Halloween. |
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1st del Siglio Concert Features Scuola Musica Paolo Soprani Students - Italyby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 1st del Siglio concert for the 2023/2024 season will be held at the Sala Consiliare, Salone degli Stemmi del Comune di Castelfidardo, Italy on October 29th, 2023 at 12 midday. The event entitled "I Nostri Mantici" (Our Bellows) will feature accordion students of Luigino Pallotta and Roberto Lucanero as well as the Fisorchestra of Castelfidardo, which is formed by young pupils of the Civica Scuola Musica Paolo Soprani and professionals from the territory, directed by Maestro Luigino Pallotta. The concert will be held in collaboration with the association AMMA. Free entry, maximum 100 persons |
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Frans Tromp Morris Dance Workshop – Netherlandsby Christine Johnstone |
 Frans Tromp will hold a Morris Dance Workshop at the Q-Factory in Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 5th, 2023 from 1pm to 4.30pm.The workshop will cover a Morris dance in 6/8, how to play a 6/8 bar for Morris and why?, how can you make the melody more interesting so that the cadence is still maintained and therefore danceable?, and how do you deal with 'slows' and what are they actually? |
Misha Grossu Performs at “Be Free Fest” – Moldovaby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: Misha Grossu performing his original composition "Groove Tango”. The piece is “in a modern tango style, meditative and chilled - that makes you relax and enjoy the good vibes.” Misha Grossu will perform at the “Be Free Fest” in Chisinau, Moldova on November 8th, 2023, at 6.30pm. His performance is entitled “iSWINGmyWAY” and is an 80 minute jazz music show recommended for people 14+. Misha says this is “A concert in which we gathered music very well known by the general public, which we refreshed through new sound, arrangements and grooves - therefore, a Fresh Jazz cocktail.” The show is made with the financial support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation Romania and Moldova. |
21st OWL-Akkordeonfest 2023 – Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Akkordeonorchester Bielefeld conducted by Helmut Quakernack, will hold their annual concert at the Brackwede Gymnasium in Bielefeld, Germany on November 11th, 2023 at 7pm. Guest performers are the Harmonikaring Berghausen conducted by Ralf Schwarzien. For details phone: +49 170 9032224 |
Accordionist Rachel Bell Duo Concert - USAby Christine Johnstone |
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| Accordionist Rachel Bell will perform a duo concert with Andrew VanNorstrand (guitar) at the NY Friends of Folk Music in Buffalo, New York, USA on November 11th, 2023, at 6pm. For details email: rachel@rachelbellmusic.com |
Online: John Kirkpatrick "Tunes from the Trenches" Concert - UKby Christine Johnstone |
 John Kirkpatrick will perform his online “Tunes from the Trenches” concert on November 17th, 2023 at 8pm as part of the “Live to Your Living Room” concert series.His program will feature songs from the First and Second World Wars with popular hits of the day designed to keep the spirits high. John will also give an airing to some of the songs sung on the Front Line by the service personnel themselves. For further details email: info@livetoyourlivingroom.com |
Hagener Akkordeon-Orchester e.V. Concert - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Hagener Akkordeon-Orchester e.V. will perform a concert at the St. Markuskirche am Ischeland in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany on November 19th, 2023 at 5pm. Their program will include music from A (On a Persian market) to T (The Best) as well as songs by Bläck Föööss, Ozzy Osbourne, Michael Jackson and many other arrangements. Admission is free of charge, but donations are welcome. |
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Video: "China in the Lights" Original Accordion Work Celebrating 2023 World Accordion Day - Chinaby Harley Jones |
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 Video: The accordion Orchestra "China in the Lights" is a brand new composition arranged by Tan Jialiang, a young accordion artist commissioned by Crystal Wang (Congyu Wang) of Shanghai Normal University Accordion Orchestra, specially for the Shanghai Normal University Accordion Orchestra. Picture above: Concert poster The video is from a special concert to celebrate the 2023 World Accordion Day, showcasing Chinese Shanghai style accordion works. Conductor Crystal Wang is an Executive Secretary of the CIA member China Accordion Association (CAA) and she is a member of the CIA Music Committee. View pictures of the concert: 2023WAD-China This work was part of a special "Love for the City" concert presented in Shanghai showcasing Chinese Shanghai style accordion works, guided by the concept of Shanghai style culture, exploring the source and essence of Shanghai style accordion art. The concert showcased the characteristics of Shanghai style music performing with multiple unique Shanghai style accordion works. The musical skills and excellent interpretation ability of members of the Shanghai Normal University Accordion Orchestra, and the fusion of multiple art forms, highlighted multiple aspects of accordion art. Picture below, Curtain calls. View other pictures of the concert: 2023WAD-China |
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Aotango Quintet Dargaville Concert - New Zealandby Harley Jones |
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| The Aotango Quintet began their four-concert tour of the North Island of New Zealand with a performance at the Dargaville Methodist Church on October 2nd, 2023. The concert delighted the audience and finished with several encores and a standing ovation. Concert photo report: 2023Dargaville.php" target="_blank">http://www.accordions.com/aotango/2023Dargaville.php Further successful concerts were held in Taupo, Tauranga and Rotorua. |
Updated Site: Accordion Russia Newsby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Accordion Russia News has been updated with new additional articles. |
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