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The 16th Annual Las Vegas International Accordion Convention - USA
Belma Šarančić Nahodović, First PhD for Accordion, Sarajevo – Bosnia
Queen’s Service Medal Presentation for Heather Mitchell-Gladstone – New Zealand
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
21st Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration - Canada
Video: Accordion Virtuosi, Anatoly Shalaev - "Russian Snow-Storm" - Russia
Bradford Accordion Band’s Summer Concert, West Yorkshire – UK
Video: Iryna Serotyuk Performs Two Confessions for Accordion, Runchak - Ukraine
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic at Peabody Opera House, Saint Louis - USA
Video: Vitali Dmitriev Performs The Beautiful Blue Danube - Russia
Historic LP "Lou Jacklich Plays", Re-released as eTracks Album - USA
Video: Attilson & Maximo Music ft Max Salsapura "Ratata" - Italy
‘14 Years Ago’: "The World of the Accordion" Radio Show in Australia in 2001
Future events |
Milos Milivojevic News and Concerts – UK
Paris Moscou Duo Concert and Course, Reims – France
Motion Trio Concert, Krotoszyn – Poland
Deco Ensemble Concert and CD Launch, London – UK
Hans-Günther Kölz and Matthias Anton Concert, Trossingen – Germany
Eddie Giffney, Studying UK, Farewell Concert, 2nd August - New Zealand
Bjarke Mogensen Concerts – Denmark
Sergio Zampolli’s Bastille Day, Johannesburg – South Africa
Peter Soave Music Academy (PSMA) Seminar, Sauris – Italy
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CNIMA’s 20 Years Celebration, May 2015, Saint-Sauves d’Auvergne – Franceby Yvon Body |
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 Video above: Christine Rossi performs Sonata No. 2 in F (K280) by W A MozartIt’s been a huge all-accordions fest ! Only former and current CNIMA J.Mornet students performed for the first two days (29 & 30 May) of this accordion festival, celebrating the 20th anniversary of this famous French accordion school. Download the full program and information: 2015CNIMA.pdf On Friday May 29 was a great ball (bal musette) gathering accordion, musette and dance enthusiasts from all over central France. On stage were the Alain Musichini Trio, Nathalie Boucheix, Amélie Castel, Stéphanie Méthot and twenty of CNIMA’s students playing all styles of dance music. The numerous audience was amazed at the range of music! On Saturday, was a wonderful concert in the overfilled Saint-Sauves Church, with people listening from the outside! Jean-Baptiste Baudin, Trophee Mondial 2014 winner performed entertainment music. The marvellous Christine Rossi (video above) and the Alain Musichini & Christophe Savoie duet performed for the classical part. A dinner for 150 guests followed including a movie retracing the 20 year history of CNIMA J.Mornet school and how Jacques Mornet has dedicated his life to the accordion. The history included the schools 104 first prize winners in major international competitions. President of the Confédération Mondiale de l’Accordéon (CIA) Raymond Bodell, paid tribute to Jacques Mornet and underlined the world fame of CNIMA. Raymond Bodell was the first international student at the CNIMA. On the third day, Sunday May 31, all accordionists of any country, town, age, size and level were invited to perform together in a large, green, sunny camping place. And... they did ! (picture left). On 14th September, current and new students will attend CNIMA J.Mornet in Saint-Sauves d’Auvergne for another accordion training year. Why wouldn't you? Full course information at: CNIMA J.Mornet |
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The 16th Annual Las Vegas International Accordion Convention - USAby Paul Pasquali Event Organizer |
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 Video above: Grayson Masefield performing Tico Tico in Las Vegas. Picture gallery at: 2015LV Picture right: Event organiser Paul Pasquali The Las Vegas International Accordion Convention goal, has always been to present the highest quality entertainment and educational seminar classes in a professional manner. The event began on June 21 with Riders in the Sky who gave a five star performance at our Monday welcome concert. For many this was worth the price of admission alone to see this Grammy award-winning group perform in an intimate concert setting. Our grand finale featured five-time world champion Grayson Masefield. Grayson’s performance displayed a stunning show of technique and musical artistry. His program included a delightful variety of music, which captivated the audience and brought them to their feet. Each morning began with classes and workshops followed by a luncheon program. Afternoons were again filled with classes and orchestra rehearsals. Each evening included a dinner with a concert. These exceptional concerts featured Grayson Masefield, Joey Miskulin, Walter Ostanek, Mary Tokarski, Stas Venglevski, Joan Sommers, The Europa Trio, Pete Barbutti, Paul Betken & Jerry Cigler Duet, Gordon Kohl, Chuck Henry, Gina Brannelli and our grand finale performance by the Las Vegas International Accordion Orchestra. This orchestra is made up of attendees who volunteer their talent to be a part of the orchestra under the direction of Professor Joan Sommers. Each of these concerts was planned to showcase the musical versatility of the accordion, whether it be Country, Broadway, Jazz, Classic, Polka or Rock. Attendees are encouraged to take the stage at Club Concerto in an intimate cabaret setting after the evening concert. Many of these after hour concerts continued until the wee hours of the morning. This year we saw attendees from as far away as Australia, New Zealand, France, almost every province of Canada, Mexico and from all over the United States. Some comments from attendees. The entire week was filled with outstanding artists! I shall cherish the wide range of musical talent, friendships, great food, lack of sleep, and new experiences forever! We loved it!!! Donna D. – Huntington Beach, CA I just had the time of my life at The 2015 Las Vegas International Accordion Convention! Paul Pasquali sure knows how to throw a Party! This Event is "always" the most Fun I have all year long… Linda W – Corryton, TN |
Belma Šarančić Nahodović, First PhD for Accordion, Sarajevo – Bosniaby Rob Howard |
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 On June 4th the Balkans gained its first PhD for accordion. Belma Šarancic Nahodovic, Assistant Professor of Accordion at Sarajevo Music Academy was awarded her artistic PhD in accordion.The PhD study program is designed by the rules of Bologna III cycle studies, for three years’ duration, and its final examination included two segments: artistic presentation and a written dissertation. For best results in both segments, the PhD was led by two mentors, Professor Geir Draugsvoll, from RDMA Copenhagen, Denmark, as a mentor for the artistic project, and Professor Dr. Senad Kazic, from Sarajevo Music Academy as a mentor for the written dissertation. The final artistic presentation was held in Sarajevo Army Hall, one of the best acoustic halls of the Balkans. On the repertoire was Concerto for Bayan and Orchestra ‘ad Astrum’, by the Lithuanian composer Anatolijus Šederovas. The Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Emir Mejremic, from the Sarajevo Music Academy, accompanied Belma Šarancic Nahodovic in a performance that created a tremendous atmosphere and led to 10 minutes applause. The next day, at the Sarajevo Music Academy, Belma spoke about her dissertation on the theme ‘Alexander technique and the accordion’, which was marked as one of the most significant research projects for accordion and music society in general. The panel for assessing both parts of the PhD dissertation included five members: two mentors Prof. Geir Draugsvoll and Prof. Dr. Kazic Senad; Prof. Radomir Tomic - Accordion Professor from Kragujevac, Serbia; Prof. Danijela Gazdic - Accordion Professor from Eastern Sarajevo, Bosnia, and Prof. Dr. Almira Hadzovic Dzuvo – Dean of Sarajevo Medicine Faculty. |
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Queen’s Service Medal Presentation for Heather Mitchell-Gladstone – New Zealandby Harley Jones |
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 On the 19 June 2015, Heather Mitchell-Gladstone of Christchurch was presented with her Queen’s Service Medal (for her lifetime of services to music), presented to her by by the New Zealand Governor-General Sir Jeremiah Mateparae in a ceremony at Government House in Wellington. The medal is awarded by the New Zealand Government and Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of England, New Zealand and Queen of 15 other Commonwealth countries. Heather Mitchell-Gladstone is a well known entertainer, accordion and vocal teacher and leader of the St Alban’s Community Choir. In 2005 Heather received a Merit Award from the Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand (AEBNZ) in recognition of outstanding services to the accordion movement and this was followed by Lifetime Membership from the Canterbury Accordion Association in 2013. In 2007 Heather received a Community Services Award from the Christchurch City Council and in 2012, was awarded the Vernon Griffiths Prize in Musical Leadership from the University of Canterbury in recognition of her outstanding contribution to music. From the age of 11, Heather has played piano and accordion, and sung for live audiences. She obtained her music degree from the University of Canterbury and in later years returned to the university to teach extension courses in accordion. |
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Video: #1 Hit, Calibre 50 performing Contigo - USAby Diatonic News |
 Music video by Calibre 50 performing Contigo. (C) 2015 Disa Latin Music A Division Of UMG Recordings.Regional Mexican Group Calibre 50 adds another hit to its remarkable story with #1 on the Billboard ‘Contigo’. And with unstoppable momentum, this song has soared to No. 1 on this week's Billboard for Regional Mexican Airplay chart. ‘Contigo’ is written by Edén Muñoz, the SESAC Latina-affiliated composer who is also the group's lead singer and accordionist. As the most-played and listened-to song on the radio in the United States, Contigo tops the chart for the Billboard magazine publication date of March 21-27, 2015. It took just four weeks for Contigo to power its way to the top, and its latest weekly move was the most impressive, jumping from No. 10 all the way to No. 1. It's another prodigious achievement for Edén Muñoz, who also co-wrote the 2014 SESAC Latina Song of the Year, titled ‘Y Te Vas’, with Alfonso Flores Arocha, and performed by Banda Carnaval. The song ‘Contigo’ marks the fourth No. 1 hit for SESAC Latina and Calibre 50 on the Regional Mexican charts. The group's other SESAC Latina-represented chart-toppers are titled ‘Ni Que Estuvieras Tan Buena’, ‘Tus Latidos’ and ‘Javier El De Los Llanos’. |
21st Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration - Canadaby Pamela Tom |
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 Picture above: Michael Bridge and Alicia BakerAnnually around Father’s Day weekend the charming Bavarian-like town of Leavenworth, Washington State, is converted into a community of accordion players and fans attending the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration (LIAC). The success of this annual event is due to the dedicated volunteers of the North West Accordion Society. The 4-day venue spans about 4 blocks / 3 sites. Events include: Bands • Competitions • Concerts • Evaluation • Jamming • Free Lessons • Free Performances • Vendors • Volunteer Opportunities • Workshops Quality workshops and world class evening concerts for a nominal fee were held by: Alicia Baker, Bonnie Birch Trio, Michael Bridge, Beverly Fess, John Giulani, Toby Hanson, Cooksie Kramer, Max Kyllonen, Jamie Maschler, Jim & Shirley O’Brien, Kory Tideman, Sergei Teleshev and Valinor Quartet. Seating capacity for the evening concerts was approximately 280. Attendance was excellent at the Alicia Baker and Michael Bridge concert that I attended. After their individual concerts, Alicia and Michael played dance music duets. There were several competition divisions. Competitors mostly represented Washington and Canada. Congratulations to Emmanual Gasser (picture left) of Saint-Charles, Ontario who swept 3 opens including the Leavenworth Open (top prize). Results download: 2015LIAC.pdf Like the Cotati Accordion Festival, there is a mass play-along. The LIAC features a parade that marches from Festhalle to the Gazebo, while playing accordion favorites along the way. Next years dates are set for June 16-21, 2016. |
Video: Accordion Virtuosi, Anatoly Shalaev - "Russian Snow-Storm" - Russiaby Harley Jones |
| Appearing Saturday, November 14 at Jones Hall, Wortham Theater in Houston, USA. The Accordion Virtuosi from Russia has thrilled audiences around the globe with a diverse repertoire ranging from folk music to arrangements of rock songs. Video Published on Apr 30, 2013 |
Bradford Accordion Band’s Summer Concert, West Yorkshire – UKby Rob Howard |
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| Bradford Accordion Band’s Summer Concert on June 24th at the Dubrovik Hotel in Bradford proved to a wonderful evening of music and fine advert for the accordion. Performing were the Bradford Accordion Band (MD Anita Basic), their quintet Note-able Accordion Ensemble, and soloists Anna Leskela, Helen Rich, and Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, the latter two very capably representing Stockport Accordion Club. There were excellent performances all round, which began with the Bradford Accordion Band performing ‘Te Deum’ (Charpentier), ‘High Noon’/Ghost Riders in the Sky’, and ‘Memory’ (Lloyd-Webber) for their first set. Their second set, which concluded the concert, included ‘The Dam Busters’ (Coates), ‘I’ve had the time of my life’ (from ‘Dirty Dancing’) and ended with ‘We are the champions’, the 1980s Queen hit song, with the ‘Trumpet Voluntary’ (Jeremiah Clarke), as an encore. Pearl Fawcett-Adriano was her usual brilliant self, performing ‘Dance of the Comedians’, ‘Fossettes’, ‘O Sole Mio’, and ‘Ciribiribin’, with style and virtuosity. The Note-able Accordion Ensemble performed ‘Serenata’ (Leroy Anderson), ‘Pavanne’ (Faure), and ‘Violentango’ (Piazzolla) with excellent timing and style. Helen Rich gave classy renditions of ‘Marcia’ (G. Deiro), ‘At a Loose End’ (Rich), ‘Hungarian Dance No 4’ (Brahms), and ‘Golden Slippers’ (Frosini). Anna Leskela, from Finland, performed ‘Prelude & Fugue in B Minor’ (JS Bach), ‘Sonata in C Sharp Minor’ (Scarlatti), and ‘Gypsy Inspiration’ (Pihlajamaa), with a virtuosity that marked her out as a young accordionist to watch out for. The concert attracted a full house attendance. This concert replaced a proposed club visit to the Bradford Accordion Band by Stockport Accordion Club, which was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. A group SAC members – Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, Helen Rich, Rob & Marj Howard, John Jones, Moira Hague, Walter Perrie, John Higham - attended the concert. |
Video: Iryna Serotyuk Performs Two Confessions for Accordion, Runchak - Ukraineby Volodymyr Runchak |
| Iryna Serotyuk was filmed at the Three Festival of contemporary music “Kharkiv contemporary 2015” Published on Jun 27, 2015. Two Confessions for Accordion by Volodymyr Runchak |
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic at Peabody Opera House, Saint Louis - USAby Rob Howard |
 ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic presented a concert on June 28th, singing parodies of popular songs, such as Pharrell Williams’ popular song, ‘Happy’, which was turned into ‘Tacky’. With his four piece band, he made fun of songsters of today and of the past. The show took place at the Peabody Opera House, Saint Louis, Missouri.His concerts are always sold out. He is also famous for recreating popular songs as polkas, using his accordion. ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic is an American singer, songwriter, parodist, record producer, satirist, actor, music video director, film producer, and author. He is known for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture and often parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts, original songs that are style pastiches of the work of other acts, and polka medleys of several popular songs, featuring his favored instrument, the accordion. Since his first-aired comedy song in 1976, he has sold more than 12 million albums (as of 2007),recorded more than 150 parody and original songs and has performed more than 1,000 live shows. His works have earned him four Grammy Awards and a further 11 nominations, four gold records, and six platinum records in the USA. Yankovic's first top ten Billboard album (‘Straight Outta Lynwood’) and single (‘White & Nerdy’) were both released in 2006, nearly three decades into his career. His latest album, ‘Mandatory Fun’ (2014), became his first number one album on its debut week. With many costume changes and constant videos on the screen, the show is high energy and full of laughs. And, the accordion always has its special place in his shows. |
Video: Vitali Dmitriev Performs The Beautiful Blue Danube - Russiaby Harley Jones |
| This was performed by Vitali Dmitriev at the St Peterburg International Accordion Festival (2011). Recordings and DVD's are available online at: Vitali Dmitriev |
Historic LP "Lou Jacklich Plays", Re-released as eTracks Album - USAby Harley Jones |
 During the July 2014 Accordionists & Teachers Guild, International (ATG) convention in San Francisco, Lou Jacklich was recognized in honor of his lifetime dedication to the accordion profession.Lou Jacklich, teacher-performer-electronic accordion pioneer, born in 1928, has had a fascinating professional life with the accordion which is detailed in the new website, written by Pamela Tom. Also re-released is the LP "Lou Jacklich Plays", now released as eTracks mp3 download for only US$8. Cat: jacklicheT The album features many evergreen accordion favorites. You can also purchase individual tracks as mp3 downloads for only 99 cents each. Tracks: 1. Holiday for Strings 2. Espana Cani 3. Dance of the Hours 4. Jalousie 'Tango Tzigane' 5. Kitten on the Keys 6. Dizzy Fingers 7. Who's Sorry Now (A La Shuffle) 8. On the Trail 9. The Flight of the Bumble Bee 10. Malaguena 11. Carnival of Venice 12. Granada Picture below: San Francisco Accordion Club first lifetime achievement award presented to Lou Jacklich by club president, Lynn Ewing, September 2014. |
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Video: Attilson & Maximo Music ft Max Salsapura "Ratata" - Italyby Harley Jones |
| Attilson & Maximo Music ft Max Salsapura "Ratata" by Green Garage label, published 29 April 2015 |
‘14 Years Ago’: "The World of the Accordion" Radio Show in Australia in 2001by Rob Howard |
 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending June 29th 2001 included the announcement that a radio show dedicated to accordion music, run by Peter Piccini, had been set up in Perth, Australia. Peter Piccini was a noted accordionist and accordion composer with a high profile music career.Sadly Peter Piccini passed away on the 11th October 2011 in Perth and is survived by his wife Sarah. A full obituary was published at: http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=14-Oct-2011&lang=en#art4857 "The World of the Accordion" Radio Show – Australia "The World of the Accordion" radio show compered by accordionists Robert Gesmundo and Peter Piccini airs weekly in Perth, Western Australia. The show features accordionists from Australia and all over the world. Recent recordings featured in the show include the Air New Zealand Accordion Orchestra (New Zealand) and Eddie Chavez (USA), who sent the radio station recordings of American accordionists such as Guido Deiro, Anthony Galla-Rini, Ernie Felice and Charles Magnante. The station is interested in receiving new recordings from accordion players for the show. |
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Sata-Häme Soi Accordion Festival - Finlandby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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| The Sata-Häme Soi Accordion Festival, incorporating the Primus Ikaalinen 2015 competition, takes place until July 5th 2015. Competitions: The Golden Accordion (senior), The Silver Accordion (junior), and The Finnish Accordion Folk Musician Championships for Chromatic and Diatonic Accordions. The idyllic centre of Old Town Ikaalinen is the centre of the large scale Sata-Häme Soi Accordion Festival, and music is in the air in the Festival Park and in the concert venues for a week. Both amateurs and world class musicians perform at Ikaalinen – providing the festival audience with an astonishing variety of musical styles. For further information email: toimisto@satahamesoi.fi |
Milos Milivojevic News and Concerts – UKby Harley Jones |
 Serbian accordionist Milos Milivojevic performs a duet on Astor Piazzolla's ‘Libertango’, a track on guitarist Craig Ogden’s latest album release for Classic FM – ‘Craig Ogden and Friends’. The arrangement was done by pianist and conductor Paul Bateman. Craig's new album features a whole range of collaborators and friends, including pianist Ji Liu, cellist Natalie Clein, and flautist Gareth Davies.Milos Milivojevic’s forthcoming concerts include: July 3rd, 7.30pm – with Kosmos at the Chichester Festival, Halnaker Park Cottage, Park Lane, Halnaker, Chichester PO18 0QH July 5th, 3pm - with Paprika at the Chichester Festival, venue as above July 8th, 7.30pm - duo with Craig Ogden, Hoylake Chapel Station Rd, Hoylake CH47 4AA July 16th, 3pm - Alice in Wonderland, Opera Holland Park 2015, London July 17th - with Paprika at Rhythmtree Festival, Three Gates Farm, Shalfleet, Calbourne, Isle of Wight PO30 4NA July 21st, 3pm - Alice in Wonderland family opera, Opera Holland Park 2015, London July 22nd, 3pm - Alice in Wonderland, Opera Holland Park 2015, London July 23rd, 6.30pm - with Kosmos, Holt Festival, St Andrew's Church, 15 Market Place, Holt NR25 6BE July 24th, 25th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, all at 3pm – Alice in Wonderland, Opera Holland Park 2015, London August 1st, 3pm - Alice in Wonderland, Opera Holland Park 2015, London August 6th, 6pm - Alice in Wonderland, Opera Holland Park 2015, Wilderness Festival, Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire August 7th, 4pm - Alice in Wonderland, Opera Holland Park 2015, Wilderness Festival, Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire August 9th, 12pm and 4pm - Alice in Wonderland, Opera Holland Park 2015, Wilderness Festival, Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire August 21st, 7.30pm – with a classical ensemble that includes Craig Ogden, Burton Bradstock Festival of Music and Arts, Dorset August 22nd, 7.30pm – with guitarists Craig Ogden and Gary Ryan, Birdfair 2015, Fishponds Cottage, Hambleton Road, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AB For further information email: milosmusic@hotmail.com |
Paris Moscou Duo Concert and Course, Reims – Franceby Rob Howard |
  The Paris Moscou Duo (Domi Emorine and Roman Jbanov) perform a recital on Friday July 3rd, 9pm, at the church of Monetay-sur-Loire (03), central France.From July 12th to 18th Domi Emorine and Roman Jbanov lead an accordion course at the Ecole de Musique, Reims, France. For further information email: duopm@sfr.fr |
Motion Trio Concert, Krotoszyn – Polandby Rob Howard |
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| The Motion Trio perform in concert on Saturday July 4th, 10pm, at ‘Wiec Wiec’, Rynek Glowny, Krotoszyn, Poland. Also performing earlier in the concert are Affabre Concinui, Shata QS, and Wiec 2. This is an outdoor event, and in the event of rain the concert will move to the nearby cinema. The Motion Trio, formed in 1996, are Janusz Wojtarowicz, Pawel Baranek, and Marcin Galazyn. Using all the advantages of the accordion in their creations, the Motion Trio continually explore the new possibilities of this instrument, changing the way that it is perceived. Their concerts are musical performances that contain action and drama. For further information email: annawojtarowicz@akordeonus.com |
Deco Ensemble Concert and CD Launch, London – UKby Rob Howard |
 The Deco Ensemble release a new CD, ‘Encuentro’, next week. Their CD launch takes place with a concert on Thursday July 9th, 8pm, at the Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London. They will perform pieces featured on the recording, along with other exciting contemporary tango music written by the likes of Gustavo Beytelmann, Frédéric Devreese, Ramiro Gallo, and Astor Piazzolla. Established in 2013, the London-based Deco Ensemble, featuring accordionist Bartosz Glowacki, has been described as an ‘exceptional’ ensemble ‘of the highest calibre’, with a ‘strong and highly individual voice’. Bartosz Glowacki, from Poland, has just finished his undergraduate course at the Royal Academy of Music and has been very busy working both with the Deco Ensemble and also as a soloist. He recently played in the presence of HRH Prince Charles. The Deco Ensemble are also performing this month, as follows: July 11th – Oundle International Festival July 25th – Festival Noches del Olivar, Spain |
Hans-Günther Kölz and Matthias Anton Concert, Trossingen – Germanyby Rob Howard |
 On Thursday July 9th, 8pm, Hans-Günther Kölz and Matthias Anton (saxaphone) perform together in the Galerie Trossingen, Germany. Their concert, titled ‘Voyage’, is a musical journey through various styles and genres, including jazz and classical music, with compositions by Astor Piazzolla, Toots Thielemanns, and some original works. Kölz and Anton’s performances are characterized by their harmonious interaction and the boundless enthusiasm. Entry is €9. |
Eddie Giffney, Studying UK, Farewell Concert, 2nd August - New Zealandby Heather Masefield |
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 Eddie Giffney is a Auckland University piano graduate and NZ and South Pacific Accordion Champion in 2010 and 2013. In 2009, Edward Giffney achieved 3rd place in the Coupe Mondiale Junior Virtuoso Entertainment Music category.This September, Eddie Giffney is leaving New Zealand to continue his classical piano studies in London with Prof. Ashley Wass at the Royal College of Music. He will also be doing some accordion study with Prof. Owen Murray, from the Royal Academy of Music. Eddie Giffney writes: "Although I'll be sorry to leave friends and family, I'm greatly looking forward to starting this exciting stage of my musical journey. As part of my fundraising, I will be presenting a concert on Sunday 2nd August, 6pm - 8pm, Philharmonia Hall, corner of St. Albans Ave and Dominion Rd, Auckland. I will be playing some of the best of my piano and accordion repertoire - nothing like going out on a bang! I greatly appreciate all the support I have had from so many people." |
Bjarke Mogensen Concerts – Denmarkby Rob Howard |
 Danish accordionist Bjarke Mogensen performs this month, as follows:July 11th, 1pm - Frederiksværk Festival 2015, Kottos, Denmark July 12th, 4pm – accordion and cello, Musikforening July 13th, 7pm - accordion and cello, Skarrildhus, Herning July 15th, 7.30pm - duo with mezzosoprano Andrea Pellegrini, Baroque Arias & solos, Ringkøbing Kirke July 16th, 7.30pm – with Andrea Pellegrini, Baroque Arias & solos, Viborg Kirke July 17th 7.30pm - with Andrea Pellegrini, Baroque Arias & solos, Hirtshals Kirke July 26th to August 8th – ‘Leaves’, a new opera by Karsten Fundal, Cph Opera Festival, Efterklang Danish accordionist Bjarke Mogensen (born 1985), made his concert debut at the age of 13 as a soloist in a German TV broadcast with the Munich Symphony Orchestra. Bjarke Mogensen studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music as a pupil of Geir Draugsvoll and today he teaches chamber music there. He has given solo concerts all over the world, and in 2011 Mogensen had his solo debut at Carnegie Hall, New York, and in 2012 he received 1st prize in the prestigious European Broadcast Union’s ‘New Talent’ competition in Bratislava. For further information email: bjarke@bjarkemogensen.dk |
Sergio Zampolli’s Bastille Day, Johannesburg – South Africaby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Sergio Zampolli entertains on Tuesday July 14th, Bastille Day, at Les Delices de France French Restaurant, Gordon Road, 2 Keith Ave, Johannesburg 1709. |
Peter Soave Music Academy (PSMA) Seminar, Sauris – Italyby Rob Howard |
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 The annual Peter Soave Music Academy (PSMA) forthcoming dates in Sauris, Italy are:2015 Dates: 14-Day Seminar, July 26 - August 9, 2015 VIP: PSMA Intense, September 6 - 13, 2015 PSMA will welcome new and returning attendees from Canada, France, Germany, Russia, Italy, Switzerland, and USA. This global assembly convenes to make great music with renowned masters while absorbing the rare and splendid life of Sauris. Peter Soave writes, “Madeleine and I arrived in August 2006 and immediately fell in love with everything about this alpine jewel: the Place, the People, the Air. Very special and most rare! We were deeply moved to discover a music loving community which welcomed us whole heartedly. The two churches, the quaint Kursaal concert hall, and the Morgenleit Hotel were ideal venues for artists and concerts. Thanks to these powerful ingredients Sauris has become a second home to many PSMA participants”. The teachers this year include Mary Tokarski (USA), Ralf Bethke (Germany), Nicholas Couvet (France), Duilio Dobrin (USA), Eddie Monteiro (USA), and Viatcheslav Semionov (Russia). Full information is on the website www.petersoavemusicacademy.com For further information email: peterasoave@gmail.com |
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CD Review: L'armonica a mantice di Giuseppe Greggiatiby Alessandro Mugnoz |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of L'armonica a mantice di Giuseppe Greggiati, in English and Italian languages. Performer Corrado Rojac, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. |
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New: Tian Jianan, Now Available eTracks mp3 Download - Chinaby Harley Jones |
 New: Catalog: tjianan03 Now Available as an eTracks mp3 Download - the Brahms's Smile Album. This album features international competition winner Tian Jianan performing virtuoso entertainment works that she has used so successfully in competition. Track 1. Steps by Victor Vlasov Track 2. Mr. Ferrero by Eric Bouvelle & Maurice Larcange Track 3. L' Aquilon by Andre Astier Track 4. Shocking Valse by Thomain Track 5. Acquarelli Cubani by L. Fancelli Track 6. Radetsky March by Strauss arranged D. Saussard Track 7. Carnevale by Renzo Ruggieri Track 8. Brahms's Smile by Victor Vlasov You can buy the track individually or the whole album for only 8 Euro Other CD/DVD eTracks albums available at: tjianan01 Bach Two Part Inventions and Contest Repertoire, Klingenthal tjianan02 Free Bass Accordion Solo CD |
Updated Site: New Version of Just Because Polka - USAby Gary Dahl |
 A new version of 'Just Because Polka' is now available. Catalog: DH0037The polka made famous my Frankie Yankovic...sold millions of recordings . This arrangement is very complete with added harmony for more impact. eSheet music can be purchased online on the secure server and emailed to you. No postage delays or postage costs. |
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