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ESTRENO MUNDIAL DE LA SONATA Nº3 DE VIATCHESLAV SEMIONOV – MOSCÚ – RUSIAby Yulia Amerikova |
![]() El 21 de noviembre se celebró el esperado estreno mundial de la tercera sonata del prestigioso acordeonista y compositor ruso Viatcheslav Semionov (imagen de la izda.). El estreno se produjo en el Big Concert Hall de la Moscow House of Composers, como parte del XXXV International Contemporary Music Festival “Moscow Autumn”. Finalmente titulada “Recuerdo del futuro” la Sonata nº3 consta de tres movimientos (Moderato, Andantino, Maestoso con Moto) adoptando una forma heredada del Clasicismo. Los movimientos contrastan entre sí altamente: lírica, drama e intensidad. Semionof se inspira en la cita de Henirich Heine: “si el amor vive en nuestras almas, somos eternos”. El estreno se materializó a través de las manos de uno de los mejores alumnos de Semionov de toda la historia, concertista internacional y Honorable Artista de Rusia: Yuri Shishkin. El estreno fue un éxito rotundo. La segunda interpretación de la obra se realizará el 11 de diciembre en el homenaje al 50 cumpleaños de Yuri Shishkin, como parte del Festival Internacional “Bayan y Bayanistas” en Moscú. Obra disponible de V. Semionov: Viatcheslav Semionov Para más información: semionov_slava@mail.ru ; yulia.amerikova@gmail.com |
CONCIERTOS DE OROSZ ZOLTAN DE AMTRIZAR – INDIAby Rob Howard |
![]() Tico-Tico. El acordeonista húngaro Orosz Zoltan interpretó conciertos en al Kalsa College, una escuela pública y en la Academia India de Bellas Artes, Amtrizar. Los conciertos fueron patrocinados por la Embajada Húngara como parte del programa de intercambio cultural entre el folk húngaro y ruso. Orosz Zoltan comenzó a tocar el acordeón a la edad de 4 años. A los 11 asistió al Instituto Béla Bártok en Budapest y más tarde perfeccionó sus estudios en la Ferenc Liszt Teacher Training University. Ganó la Competición Nacional de Acordeón de Hungría en 1998, 1999 y 2000, desde entonces no ha dejado de crecer como intérprete así como de obtener considerables éxitos. Cds disponibles en: Orosz Zoltan |
JACQUES MORNET Y NATHALIE BOUCHEIX NUEVOS PROFESORES EN LA SCHOLA CANTORUM – PARIS – FRANCIAby Nathalie Boucheix, Director CNIMA J.Mornet |
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![]() Allí estudiaron nombres de la talla de Isaac Albéniz, Georges Auric, alfred Cortot, Maurice Durrufflé, Alexandre Lagoya, Lily Laskine, Olivier Messiaen, Darius Milhaud, Cole Porter, Erik Satie, Edgar Varèse, Serge Gainsbourg... Pues bien, hoy recibimos la gran noticia de que El Director de la Schola Cantorum ha decidido crear un departamento de acordeón que estará coordinado por Jacques Mornet y Nathalie Boucheix. Sitio web de la Schola Cantorum: http://www.schola-cantorum.com |
ENVÍO GRATUÍTO DE REGALOS DE NAVIDADby Harley Jones |
![]() ¡Sorprende a tus amistades y familia con inesperados regalos! Desde el 15 de noviembre al 15 de diciembre los envíos de los libros puestos a continuación serán gratuitos: “The ins and outs of the Accordion” - Thierry Benetoux. “Sounding out The Accordion” - Thierry Benetoux. “An A to Z of the Accordion and related instruments” - Rob Howard “Playing Well” - Lynda Griffith “Prevención y Biomechanics of Musician Injuries” Esta iniciativa surge con la necesidad de promocionar y divulgar la labor de investigación de muchos autores en el mundo del acordeón. También sirve como apoyo para compositores, editores...etc. Para encontrar todas las ofertas: 2013Christmas Ideas |
BBC “TAKE THE FLOOR”, GRABACIONES . ESCOCIA-R.U.by Rob Howard |
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El popular programa radiofónico de la BBC “Take de floor” será anfitrión de dos importantes grabaciones en diciembre de 2013. La primera se realizará el domingo 1 de diciembre a las 15:00h, en el Dunecht Village Hall. Se celebrará un Variety Style Show, en el que el acordeón ocupará un lugar especial. El evento será conducido por el acordeonista Lain Cathcart y su Scottish Dance Band. La segunda grabación será el viernes 6 de diciembre en el contexto de los Traditional Music Awards que se celebra este año en Aberdeen. Entradas disponibles vía encargo por email: takethefloor@bbc.co.uk |
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by Kevin Friedrich
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![]() "March of the Toys and Parade of the Wooden Soldiers were childhood “favorites” of mine. On Thin Ice and Slippery Slope are representative of Connecticut winters (Can you imagine Santa Claus arriving on the ice, and sliding down that snowy, slippery slope?) What better way to enjoy the holidays than going over to the Shopping Center – everyone’s favorite pastime during the Christmas season. Moon River is from one of my favorite movies “Breakfast At Tiffany’s”, while Chopin’s Polonaise in A Major brings visions of grandeur to celebratory events and church services. The March from “The Nutcracker”, Ave Maria, O Holy Night, and Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas are typical for holiday listening. Tracks are as follows: 01. March of the Toys Victor Herbert 02. Moon River Henry Mancini 03. On Thin Ice John Gart 04. Let's Go Shopping (from Shopping Center Suite) Gary Daverne 05. In the Bookstore (from Shopping Center Suite) Gary Daverne 06. Super Market (from Shopping Center Suite) Gary Daverne 07. Coffee Shop (from Shopping Center Suite) Gary Daverne 08. Arcade (from Shopping Center Suite) Gary Daverne 09. March from "The Nutcracker" P. Tchaikovsky 10. Polonaise in A Major F. Chopin 11. Ave Maria J. S. Bach/Gounod 12. Parade of the Wodden Soldiers Leon Jessel 13. O Holy Night Adolphe Adam 14. Slippery Slope Michael Bridge 15. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Martin & Blane To order, please visit: Mary Tokarski |
by Harley Jones
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Video released 27th November 2013. Sergey Osokin since 2006 has been a teacher at the Schnittke's Moscow State Institute of Music. Prior to that, he had won many famous high-level international competitions: - The international competition in Klingenthal (Germany, 2002), - The X International competition in Arrasate-Mondragon (Spain 2002), - The International competition in Castelfidardo (Italy, 2003 and a special prize from "Excelsior"), - Grand-Prix at the 5th International competition "Cup of the North" in Cherepovets, - Grand-Prix at the International competition "Shabyt" in Astana (Kazakhstan, 2004), - The International competition "Trophee Mondial" (Bourboule, France, 2005). Sergey Osokin - College graduate of Moscow and Moscow State Institute of Music, A.G. Shnitke (class of Professor AI Ledeneva ), the Genessin Russian Academy of Music (class of Professor, People's Artist of Russia Friedrich Lips ) . Two CD's are available online at: Sergey Osokin |
by Rob Howard
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The London-based Morley Accordion Orchestra (MD Ian Watson) recently released a CD, 'Europa', and this has now been released on iTunes, via Amazon, and lots of other online shops. This second album was recorded live in London, and is named after Jason Carr's 'Europa', which received its premiere performance in the concert. A whistle stop tour around Europe, from scary Moscow to sleepy Madrid to jazzy Rome, this performance is full of surprises and real quality playing. Also featured on the album is '2012', an Olympic inspired piece written for the orchestra by its conductor, Ian Watson. Morley Accordion Orchestra, formed in 1999, meets at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7HT. The MAO plays a wide variety of music - from original works for accordion orchestra to show tunes and film scores. There are now 30 members of the orchestra and for concerts are joined by percussionists. In May 2013 MAO performed at the World Music Festival in Innsbruck, Austria. Future plans include a Christmas Concert at the Lost Theatre, London, on December 8th at 3pm and the release of their 2nd album, ‘Europa’. In 2014 MAO will host a joint concert with the Nuremburg Accordion Orchestra at St. John's, Smith Square, Westminster, on June 8th. For further information email: morleyaccordions@gmail.com |
by Rob Howard
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![]() Tracks: Ficumbia (cumbia), Polkisssima (polka), Ammirato (tango), Cromatica (mazurka), Potessi (slow waltz), Eclissi (waltz), Tamarindo (tango), Ribes (waltz), Sventola (polka), Strafisa (mazurka). For further information email: info@yeswemusic.net |
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Popular singer Linda (Cantora) features the accordion (which she plays), in her music and on her CD covers. Videos above are: 1. Promotional Video 2. Animation video with accordion sounds featured 3. Linda's biggest hit Concertina do Funaná, performing with the accordion for TV. |
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by Rob Howard
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![]() The conductors are Matthias Lens and Emmy Gysels, and the event concludes with an evening concert featuring all the music practised during the day, and there will be performances by the West Flemish Accordion Orchestra, conducted by Rik Rabaey, and the Royal Accordion Club ‘The Harmonikavrienden’, conducted by Matthias Lens. For further information email: emmygysels@gmail.com |
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![]() Marco Lo Russo has been busy with overseas engagements this year, having performed in Mexico and Canada, and now in Poland. For further information email: stampa@marcolorusso.com |
by Rob Howard
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![]() Featured in the all-star cast are the beloved Emmy-winning actor Fyvush Finkel, klezmer giant Frank London, the Russian concert phenomenon Psoy Korolenko and the Broadway actors Joanne Borts (‘Once’) and Elmore James, among many others. Accordionist Lauren Brody will be in the orchestra. Theodore Bikel, the Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning actor, folk singer and political activist, will make a special appearance supported by the Frank London-led Folksbiene Klezmorim Orchestra. Vienna-born Bikel earned a best supporting actor Oscar nomination in 1958 for ‘The Defiant Ones’. He had major roles in ‘The Blue Angel’, ‘My Fair Lady’, and ‘The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming’. He also created the role of Baron von Trapp in the original production of ‘A Sound of Music’ on Broadway. He has played Tevye in ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ over 2000 times on Broadway and elsewhere, beginning in 1967. A world-renowned folk singer, social activist and spokesman for liberal Jewish causes, he also was a former president of Actors’ Equity. |
by Rob Howard
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![]() November 29th – solo recital, Brescia, Italy December 2nd – benefit concert, Toulouse, France December 6th – Tangaria Quartet concert, Martigues, France December 15th – Piazzolla, Satie, Taiwanese folk songs concert, Taipei, Taiwan Richard Galliano (born 1950) studied at the Academy of Music in Nice, and after winning the Junior and Senior CMA Trophee Mondiale in 1966 and 67, embarked on a highly successful professional career, with a special interest in playing jazz. Over the years Galliano has worked and recorded with Juliette Greco, Charles Aznavour, Chet Baker, Bireli Lagrene, Wynton Marsalis, Toots Thielmans, and many more. Earlier this year the CD ‘Richard Galliano Plays Vivaldi’ was released, to great critical acclaim. For further information email: gingaproductions@yahoo.fr |
by Rob Howard
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![]() December 4th, 6pm-8pm - German Buffet Night, Dinner 99 (previously Charlie Brown's Restaurant), 14499 St. Rt. 119, Anna, Ohio December 13th, 7pm-9pm – Wurst Und Bier, 110 Hutchinson Ave, Columbus, Ohio January 18th - ‘GermanFest’, Taffy’s Café, 123 E. Main Street, Eaton, Ohio Ken's plays a custom-built 5-row Tyrolean diatonic button harmonica, whilst Mary plays a standard piano accordion, which is also a custom-built Tyrolean instrument, made in Italy. For further information email: kenandmarymusic@yahoo.com |
by Rob Howard
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![]() December 5th, 2.30pm – Black Pencil concert, Amsterdam Conservatory, Oosterdokskade 151, NL-1011 DL Amsterdam, Netherlands December 6th, 8.30pm - Black Pencil concert, De Doelen, Schouwbergplein 50, NL-3012 Rotterdam December 13th, 8pm - Duo Mares concert, Kunst in de Kamer Wassenaar, Netherlands December 14th, 8pm – Duo Mares concert, Dielenabend, Mauritiusstr. 5, D-59320 Ennigerloh-Enniger, Germany December 28th, 7.30pm – ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, Opernhaus, Theaterkaree 1-3, D-44137 Dortmund December 31st, 3pm – ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, Opernhaus, Theaterkaree 1-3, D-44137 Dortmund December 31st, 8pm – ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, Opernhaus, Theaterkaree 1-3, D-44137 Dortmund For further information email: info@marko-kassl.de |
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![]() The evening will be a mix of traditional Irish, Scottish, singalong, and Continental music with some Christmas favourites to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and join in the stramash/session. |
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Stockport Accordion Club’s annual concert in aid of the East Cheshire Hospice takes place at the Broken Cross Club, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 8TU on Friday December 6th, 7.45pm. The Stockport AC Band (MD Derek Stubbs) will be performing, and club President Pearl Fawcett-Adriano and Vice President Walter Perrie will both do cabaret spots. Last year’s concert raised a record £1,400. The organizer is SAC member John Jones MBE. On Saturday December 7th, 11am for one hour, Stockport AC members will be playing Christmas music at The Lowry Shopping Mall, Salford, in aid of The Christie. There will be live music all day in this fund raising effort, and Stockport AC are first on, regaling the shoppers with the sound of accordions. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
New and Updated Sites |
by Rob Howard
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![]() Catalog No: robaccord06 ‘Accordion: A Pictorial History’ |
by Franco Cambareri
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![]() 'Salsa Fusion', catalog:cfranco185 The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Charnwood Publishing
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![]() 'Chocolation', catalog:DW924E, 'Coming Home', catalog:DW510E, 'Emancipation ', catalog:M375E, The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
by Karen Fremar
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![]() 'One Hundred and One Green Goblins', catalog:kfremar309 The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card |
by Gary Dahl
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![]() Cat No: DH06-eB Collection #6 Easy Listening Variety 26 Titles: You Belong To My Heart, Walk On By, Tumbling Tumbleweeds, Ebb Tide, Time To Say Goodbye, Baby Face, Rocky Top, Lara's Theme, Impossible Dream, Danny Boy, It's All In The Game, Can't Help Falling In Love, California Dreaming, Adagio, Music Of The Night, Port Orchard Blues (Cajun Blues), Eloise (A Cajun Waltz), It Had Better Be Tonight, Hello My Baby, The Godfather, What A Friend We Have In Jesus, The Baby Elephant Walk, Abide With Me, Rockin' The Blues, Lyin' Eyes, Perdido. 65 pages of music for only US$40.00 or Euro equivalent. Click the link to see music samples and see why Gary Dahl arrangements are very popular. These eBooks make excellent gifts for Christmas. The previous eBooks recently released are: Cat No: DH01-eB Collection #1 Latin Spectacular (click link to see music samples) Cat No: DH02-eB Collection #2 Favorite French Standards (click link to see music samples) Cat No: DH03-eB Collection #3 The American Songbook (click link to see music samples) Cat No: DH04-eB Collection #4 Favorite Waltzes & Polkas (click link to see music samples) Cat No: DH05-eB Collection #5 Easy Listening Jazz (click link to see music samples) There are over 200 Gary Dahl arrangements available online at: http://www.musicforaccordion.com/inform/garydahl/index.htm |
by Gary Dahl
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![]() 'Latin Spectacular!', catalog:DH01-eB, 'Favourite French Standards', catalog:DH02-eB, 'The American Songbook', catalog:DH03-eB, 'Favorite Waltzez Polkas', catalog:DH04-eB, 'Easy Listening Variety', catalog:DH05-eB, 'Easy Listening Variety', catalog:DH06-eB Samples for these eBooks are now available at the Music For Accordion web site. The eBooks music are in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
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