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AWAM Festival World Accordion Day Program - USA
CNIMA is Celebrating World Accordion Day (WAD) - France
2nd Annual Powell River Accordion Festival Features World Accordion Day Performances - Canada
Mike Middleton World Accordion Day Performances - USA
Grayson Masefield Records for Dredge, Hit Video Game – New Zealand
Atlanta Celebrates World Accordion Day – USA
Joe Cerrito 90th Birthday Celebration - USA
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Applications Closing for 2023 Stowe Tango Music Festival – USA
Results: 2023 Accordéons-nous.org Festival - Belgium
Eliseo Perretta New CD: "Eli's Meditations" - Switzerland
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Gorka Hermosa Performs at Gayarre Theater with Orchestra & Choir – Spain
Accordionists Entertain at 2nd Grand Festival – Argentina
25th Annual "Folk on the Pier" 2023 – England
Accordionists Entertain at L’Oasis - France
Akkordeon Club Niederkassel e.V. Annual Concert - Germany
London Accordionists Perform “Music for a May Evening” Concert – England
Sinfonisches Akkordeon Orchester Hessen Presents “My Fair Lady” - Germany
Kennet Accordion Orchestra Charity Concert, England – UK
Ian Lowthian Accordion Accompaniment Weekend – Scotland
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"Colorful Accordionists" Concert for World Accordion Day - Switzerland
World Accordion Day Events in Ponferrada - Spain
Czech Accordionists Association Joint Concert for World Accordion Day – Czech Republic
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IX International Accordion Days in Prague – Czech Republicby Ladislav Horák |
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| The IX International Accordion Days in Prague International Competition will be held in Prague, Czech Republic from October 26th to 29th, 2023, organized by CTA Agency 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 the strong tradition of accordion playing in the Czech Republic, building on the European festival of accordion orchestras in Prague. An opening concert with international participation will take place in the hall of the Museum of Applied Arts in Prague. The festival and competition in the conservatory’s concert hall will be free of charge for spectators. See below for competition categories. Full competition information on the website. Entries must be submitted by September 23rd, 2023. |
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AWAM Festival World Accordion Day Program - USAby Jane Christison |
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| A World of Accordions Museum (AWAM) have released their full schedule of events for World Accordion Day and the Willard (Bill) Palmer Festival from May 5th to 7th, 2023. Download schedule: WAD_2023_Schedule.pdf Select events from the Hanni Strahl Concert Hall will be live streamed. Please register online to receive live video links by email. To register: 2023FestivalRegistration |
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CNIMA is Celebrating World Accordion Day (WAD) - Franceby Nathalie Boucheix, Director CNIMA J.Mornet |
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| CNIMA J.Mornet is celebrating World Accordion Day (WAD) with accordion entertainment promotion by CNIMA students,6th May, Free admission at the Hotel de la Poste, Saint Sauves d'Auvergne, 11 am - 1pm. |
2nd Annual Powell River Accordion Festival Features World Accordion Day Performances - Canadaby Christine Johnstone |
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| The 2nd Annual Powell River Accordion Festival will take place in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada on May 5th and 6th, 2023, directed by Walter Martella and Karina Inkster. The event will begin with an opening concert featuring three accordionists and other musicians in many different groupings including a 5-piece tango band, a jazz quartet, classical and klezmer duets, and more. The following day (May 6th) will be dedicated to World Accordion Day (WAD) with a full schedule of events including a masterclass led by Jelena Milojevic, open mic performances by accordionists of all levels, a klezmer workshop, and Accordion 101 for complete beginners. On both days “Tempo Trend” (an accordion specialty shop based in Victoria, BC) will be featured, who will have accordion sales and repairs, sheet music, accordion accessories, and more. Squeezebox Night wraps up the Fest with lively popular music during dinner and drinks. A full band will be joined by accordionists for the evening. |
Mike Middleton World Accordion Day Performances - USAby Harley Jones |
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 Dr. Mike Middleton is supporting the World of Accordions Museum Dr Willard A Palmer Festival, held each World Accordion Day weekend. Mike Middleton, Texan accordionist and AWAM Board member, is supporting this event with a "Myron Floren Tribute Concert". This tribute concert will include historical discussions about Myron's life, his music, and influence. Some of Myron's favorite music will be performed, including his compositions, arrangements and songs and the Lawrence Welk TV Show which was so incredibly popular across the USA. Then, Sunday morning, May 7, 2023 members of the Museum and friends, will again join Mike Middleton with Mike & The Middletones Trio hosting a non denominational polka music service at 10 am. We hope you will support this fundraiser event for the superb A World of Accordions Museum and also take the opportunity to visit this wonderful resource for all accordion interested fans. Download schedule: WAD_2023_Schedule.pdf Select events from the Hanni Strahl Concert Hall will be live streamed. Please register online to receive live video links by email. To register: 2023FestivalRegistration |
Grayson Masefield Records for Dredge, Hit Video Game – New Zealandby Harley Jones |
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| Video: Grayson Masefield playing “The Resilient Traveller” for Dredge. Grayson Masefield has recorded 4 compositions for the new very successful video game “Dredge” which was launched on Friday 31st March, 2023. Dredge has become a world hit with USD $6.1m gross revenue and 305,000 units sold in less than a month. “Dredge” is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long -buried secrets. The video game was developed by New Zealand company Black Salt Games, with the music written by New Zealand composer David Mason. |
Atlanta Celebrates World Accordion Day – USAby Rob Howard |
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 Atlanta, Georgia, USA will celebrate World Accordion Day (WAD) with a special live music presentation, organised by Village Music and Accordionology on May 6th, 2023 from 11am to 3pm.The event will be held at the Wild Heaven Beer Garden, Avondale Estates, Georgia with performances by Gabe Granitz, Dan Coy, Nick Edelstein and more. Other events include an “Open Jam” session, with accordionists invited to bring their instruments and join in as well as a “Mini-museum” with instruments on display from 1840 to 2022. For details email: info@accordionology.com |
Joe Cerrito 90th Birthday Celebration - USAby Dan Grauman |
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| Photo above: Joe Cerrito with retired accordionist for the US Army Strolling Strings, Manny Bobenrieth Surrounded by family, musician friends and many former students, accordionist Joe Cerrito celebrated his 90th birthday in his former hometown, Warwick, Rhode Island on April 15th. Joe, who now resides in Florida, is still very active, performing regularly in a restaurant (where he strolls), as well as at senior centers, a variety of other venues and private parties. Joe has been playing professionally since the age of 15. He performed in a variety of combinations (duos, trios, quartets and more). He owned two accordion schools in Rhode Island, which produced many individual and ensemble champions. You can read much more about Joe on his website at: Joe Cerrito and also, in an article written by American Accordionists' Association (AAA) Historian, Joan Grauman Morse at: http://www.ameraccord.com/articles/CerritoJoe.htm |
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"Orquesta Típica Sans Souci" Tours Europeby Christine Johnstone |
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| The “Orquesta Típica Sans Souci” will begin a tour of Europe next month, from May 4th to 28th, 2023. The popular group from Argentina will perform concerts in Germany, Italy, Austria and Switzerland. For details email: sanssoucitango@gmail.com |
Applications Closing for 2023 Stowe Tango Music Festival – USAby Christine Johnstone |
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  The 2023 Stowe Tango Music Festival will be held in Stowe, Vermont, USA from August 18th to 20th, 2023. Artistic Director & Founder of the event is Hector Del Curto (picture right).This year’s event will include: • Over 20 hours of dancing • Tango Show at Spruce Peak Theater • Legendary tango musicians • Renowned tango stars Miriam & Leonardo and Guillermo & Giovanna • World's leading tango orchestra - over 30 musicians The event will also include the finals of the Che Bandoneon International Competition on August 18th, a variety of workshops, lectures, master classes, chamber ensembles and the Stowe Tango Music Festival Orchestra, in which participants are invited to join. The Bandoneon Intensive Workshop is open for all levels of bandoneon students. Led by bandoneon player Hector Del Curto, the one–week program consists of daily technique classes, workshops, bandoneon orchestra, private lesson and performance opportunities. Bandoneonists at the festival will also have the opportunity to work with guest Victor Lavallen (picture above left). Applications close on April 30th, 2023. For details email: stowetangomusicfestival@gmail.com |
Results: 2023 Accordéons-nous.org Festival - Belgiumby Christine Johnstone |
  The 2023 Accordéons-nous.org Festival was held in Mons, Belgium from April 19th to 23rd. The event featured the 5th International & National Competition, an exhibition of accordion paraphernalia that belonged to Willy Staquet (accordionist from Montois) as well as a variety of guest performers.Accordéons-nous competition results: Category IV Masters: 1st – Temirlan Akhymbek (Kazakhstan) Category A Classical Junior: 1st – Jonas Vozbutas (Lithuania) Category B World Music: 1st – Eros Curcio (Italy) Category C Chamber Music: 1st - Unseen Trio (Lithuania) Prix Accordeons-nous.org: Mihail Cunetchi (Republic of Moldova - picture above right) |
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Eliseo Perretta New CD: "Eli's Meditations" - Switzerlandby AWW |
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 Video: Eliseo Perretta - Eli's Meditation Track 7The new accordion CD by Eliseo Perretta (Switzerland) entitled "Eli's Meditations" was released on April 15th, 2023 and features nine instrumental pieces composed and performed by him on the accordion. Eliseo aims to offer the listener a personal moment of listening and inner meditation. It's a way to rediscover and practice a more peaceful life, as explained by the author himself: "We are so caught up in the rush and daily stress that we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. Music is a powerful therapy and can guide us towards a greater awareness of ourselves." The CD is dedicated to the author's parents and is a tribute to V. Zolotarev, one of Eliseo's favorite authors, who composed 24 "Meditations" using a different style. With "Eli's Meditations," Eliseo also aims to introduce the accordion to a younger audience. The contemporary style also allows the audience to see a less known side of the instrument, which is usually associated with popular music in the collective imagination. The CD is available in physical form at the Libreria La Fonte in Giubiasco (Ticino), and on all major online stores. For further details email: eliseo.perretta@conservatorio.ch |
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Sangji Koh Performs Bandoneon in “Castaña Tango - Night of Regression” Concert – South Koreaby Christine Johnstone |
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| Video: Sangji Koh (bandoneon) performs “Por Una Cabeza” by Carlos Gardel (Argentina) with pianist Cho Young-hoon. Sangji Koh (bandoneon) will perform in a concert entitled “Castaña Tango Night of Regression” at the JCC Arts Center Concert Hall in Hyehwa-dong, Seoul, South Korea on April 29th, 2023 at 7pm. The event will feature Argentine tango works from 1920 through to 1980, “reminiscing the romance of those days”. Sangji Koh will be accompanied by Kim Aram (violin), Cho Young-hoon (piano), Jeon Eui-seok (violin), Yongeun Park (viola), Joo Ji Hyun (cello) and Kim Yoo Sung (double bass). |
Gorka Hermosa Performs at Gayarre Theater with Orchestra & Choir – Spainby Christine Johnstone |
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| Gorka Hermosa will perform at the Gayarre Theater in Pamplona, Navarre, Spain on April 29th, 2023, with "Flamenco Etxea" (pictured above) accompanied by the La Pamplonesa Wind Orchestra and the Barañain Choir, conducted by Luis Orduña. The program will “offer a dialogue of cultures between flamenco and Basque music … really magical and original." The show is designed for all types of audiences. |
Accordionists Entertain at 2nd Grand Festival – Argentinaby Christine Johnstone |
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| Accordionists Antonio Figueroa and Miguel Figueroa and his Campero Trio will entertain at the 2nd Grand Festival of Riding & Dancing (2 Gran Festival de Jineteada Y Bailanta) held in Santa Margarita, Santa Fe, Argentina on April 30th, 2023. See poster for details. |
25th Annual "Folk on the Pier" 2023 – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
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 The 25th Annual “Folk on the Pier” will be held at the Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier in Cromer, Norfolk, England, UK from May 5th to 7th, 2023.Accordion performers include Oysterband (John Jones on melodeon), Blackbeard's Tea Party, Simon Care and Gareth Turner accordion duo, Edward II (picture left) and Rattlebox. For details email: boxoffice@cromerpier.co.uk |
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Accordionists Entertain at L’Oasis - Franceby Christine Johnstone |
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| Accordionists Fred Bourlard and Claude Caron will entertain at L'Oasis Winnezeele in Winnezeele, France on May 11th, 2023. They will perform a mix of variety and musette pieces with vocals. For details email: oasis59@orange.fr |
Akkordeon Club Niederkassel e.V. Annual Concert - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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 The Akkordeon Club Niederkassel e.V. (ACN - pictured above) will perform their Annual Concert at the Auditorium of the Copernicus Gymnasium Niederkassel-Lülsdorf in Niederkassel, Germany on May 13th, 2023 at 7pm.“Under the direction of Pia Werthenbach, the orchestra will perform a diverse program such as the famous "Peer Gynt Suite" (Edward Grieg), the tango nuevo "La Muerte del Angel" (Astor Piazzolla), "Irish Suite" (Matyas Seiber) and film music from "Curse of the Caribbean" and from "Sister Act". Also, Herb Alpert hits and the big band number "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown".” |
London Accordionists Perform “Music for a May Evening” Concert – Englandby Christine Johnstone |
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| The London Accordion Players will combine with the London Saxophone Choir to perform a concert entitled “Music for a May Evening”. The event will take place at St Gabriel's Church in Pimlico, London, England on May 13th, 2023 at 7pm. Their program will include music from the Mediterranean and beyond, film, folk, tango and more! For details email: mail@londonao.co.uk |
Sinfonisches Akkordeon Orchester Hessen Presents “My Fair Lady” - Germanyby Christine Johnstone |
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| The Sinfonisches Akkordeon Orchester Hessen (picture below) will perform the Broadway classic “My Fair Lady" next month in Monsheim and Wiesbaden, Germany as follows: • May 27th: Rheinhessenhalle in Monsheim at 7.30pm • May 28th: Kurhaus in Wiesbaden at 5pm Under the musical direction of Thomas Bauer, the first half of the programme will be dedicated to Ludwig van Beethoven. In the second part of the program, songs from the musical “My Fair Lady” will be performed. For details email: info@laoh.de |
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Kennet Accordion Orchestra Charity Concert, England – UKby Rob Howard |
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| The Kennet Accordion Orchestra (picture below) will hold a charity concert at St Lawrence’s Church in Hungerford, Berkshire, England, UK on June 3rd, 2023 from 3pm. Their repertoire features music from the movies, pop, classical and musicals. Guest performer will be Volodymyr Vasylenko (Ukraine). All proceeds will be donated to the DEC Ukrainian Appeal. For details email: kennetaccordionorchestra@outlook.com |
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Ian Lowthian Accordion Accompaniment Weekend – Scotlandby Christine Johnstone |
 Ian Lowthian (picture left) will run an Accordion Accompaniment Weekend which will take place in Ettrickbridge in the heart of the beautiful Scottish Borders on June 10th and 11th, 2023.The event will be held live in person and also on Zoom. The weekend will cover “a wee bit of theory and lots of examples of how to use the accordion to create accompaniments for ensembles, to accompany singers or instrumentalists and how to add that drive to a Scottish Dance Band.” For details email: ianlowthian@yahoo.co.uk |
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Release of 2023 Coupe Mondiale Rules and Regulations 2022 Coupe Mondiale, October 04 - 09, Switzerland Daily Reports from 05 October |
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Sirius Accordion Trio: First Interview "Meet the Musician Behind the Sound" - Italyby Harley Jones |
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  "Meet the Musician Behind the Sound" is a new series of interviews with young and upcoming accordionists so you can get to know them better. The Collaborators conducting the interviews are Adele Pirozzolo and Andrea Di Giacomo. This interview was created by Adele Pirozzolo.The first interview is now published: Research and innovation in chamber music repertoire - Interview with the Sirius Accordion Trio. The Sirius Accordion Trio, made up of Michele Bianco, Alberto Nardelli and Pietro Secundo, came to life in December 2019 and aims to disseminate the classical accordion within the most important concert venues, expressing the potential of an instrument that is too often still relegated to the popular sphere. Read the "Meet the Musician Behind the Sound" interview at: English: http://www.accordions.com/interviews/Meet-SiriusTrio.aspx Italian: http://www.accordions.com/interviews/Meet-SiriusTrio-it.aspx |
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"Colorful Accordionists" Concert for World Accordion Day - Switzerlandby Christine Johnstone |
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  The “Colorful Accordionists” will perform a concert to celebrate World Accordion Day (WAD) at the Chäferchäuer Kultur & Bistro in Herzogenbuchsee Switzerland on May 6th, 2023 at 8pm.The group consists of accordionists Christian Hadorn, Dragan Miletic, Christian Besmer, Brigitte Meier and Andreas Steiner (bass accordion). Their program will include works from “four centuries and music written by Swiss accordion pioneers” including Vivaldi, Beethoven, Schubert, Bizet, Rachmaninoff, Swiridow, Thöni, Tschannen, Zaugg, Bui and Wild. For details email: colorful@accordionists.ch |
World Accordion Day Events in Ponferrada - Spainby Christine Johnstone |
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 Three events have been organised at the Sala Rio Selmo in Ponferrada, Castilla and Leon, Spain, to celebrate World Accordion Day as follows:• May 4th, 2023: “La Musica” variety evening organised by the Asociación Musical de Acordeonistas "El Sámbano". See poster above. • May 5th 2023: Concert by Bert van den Brink at 8pm. See poster left. • May 6th: VI Aris del Puerto Competition for Accordionists, promoted by the family of Aris del Puerto to pay tribute and recognition to her, the educational values she transmitted and her desire of having learnt to play the accordion. This event is organized by the Aris del Puerto family and the Asociación Musical de Acordeonistas "El Sámbano". See poster below. |
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Czech Accordionists Association Joint Concert for World Accordion Day – Czech Republicby Jiří Lukeš |
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 As a part of this year's World Accordion Day (WAD) celebration, the Association of Czech Accordionists is organizing a joint concert of students from the accordion departments of the Prague Conservatory and the Conservatory in Ceské Budejovice. The concert presents an artistic dialogue among young Czech accordionists in the field of the Czech and world solo and chamber music. This year's event will be streamed live on Facebook (link for access via QR code on the poster above). The program of the concert will be announced soon. |
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