Highlights

38th International Accordion Festival, Castelfidardo - Italy
Oktoberfest 2013, Munich - Germany
66th Coupe Mondiale in Victoria - Canada
Carrefour Mondial de l'Accordéon, Quebec – Canada

Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc.

Coupe Mondiale Video Archive and Education Project - Canada
New CD from Karen Fremar, Missouri - USA
Videos: 66th Coupe Mondiale Senior Category 1st Place - Canada
Videos: 66th Coupe Mondiale Senior Category 2nd Place - Canada
Videos: 66th Coupe Mondiale Senior Category 3rd Place - Canada
Tommy Scruton (1941-2013), Manchester – UK
Videos: Junior Coupe Mondiale Category Winners - Canada
Celebrating Fathers Day, 100 Year Ago, Ben Emmett Born - UK
Video: Concertino Presents "Storm" (Winter) from the Four Seasons by Vivaldi - Moldova
‘14 Years Ago’ – Whitby Folk Week 1999

Future events

Exhibition "Artigiani del Suono" at the Theatre, Osimo - Italy
Steve Albini Entertains, California – USA
Paul Chamberlain Classical Recital, Scotland – UK
6th Annual Accordion Noir Festival, Vancouver– Canada
Escapade ‘Musique Irlandise’ Concert, Reims – France
Brandon McPhee DVD Release, Scotland – UK
Accordion Workshop, Castelfidardo - Italy

CD Reviews

Martynas CD by Martynas Levickis

New and Updated Sites

Klaus Paier releasing music
Alexander Poeluev releasing a new CD

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38th International Accordion Festival, Castelfidardo - Italy by Rob Howard

This year’s International Accordion Festival takes place in Castelfidardo, Italy, from September 14th to 22nd, with the main festival starting on September 18th including the international accordion competitions. The program of the festival offers Gala Performance concerts at the Theatre, evening and daytime concerts, the Young Club Music to introduce young people to music education, master classes, presentations of CDs, exhibitions and display areas, and a new exciting edition of the Music Reality Show in live streaming and web TV all over the world! Some highlights include: September 14th – performances by the Roberto Lucanero Trio and Giuliano Cameli September 16th and 17th - Music Reality Show begins, involving  Mahatma Costa, Alessandro Gaudio, Netta Skog, Alessandro Berti September 18th – performances by Marco Cardinaletti, Astoria Quintet, Queen Bee & The Groove band September 19th - performances by Paolo D’Ascanio, Accordion Ensemble P. Soprani, Francesco Citera Quartet, Shine Orchestra September 20th - performances by Simone Mannarino, Mogens Bækgaard Duo, Paolo D’Ascanio, Kjell Harald Langhaug, Gugliemi Brothers, Simon Sciammarella, Gianni Mirizzi, Harry Hussey, Gabriele Antonelli, Claudio Jacomucci & Kathleen Delaney, No Time Tango 4rtet, 2TTango, Vince Abbracciante, Adolfo Gasparri, Serata Premio Competition for “Groups, Bands & Piazzola Music”, Orchestra Giovanile Castelfidardo September 21st – The day/evening includes performances by Riccardo Taddei, Simon Sciammarella, Harry Hussey, No Time Tango 4rtet, International Accordion Meeting coordinated by Claudio Jacomucci,  Kjell Harald Langhaug, the Giorgio Albanese Jazz Project, Finale Concert and Prize Giving, Paolo D’Ascanio, Gugliemi Brothers, Danilo di Paolonicola Ethnic Project For further information view: Castelfidardo

Oktoberfest 2013, Munich - Germany by Harley Jones

The world famous Munich Oktoberfest runs from Saturday 21st September until Sunday 6th October with the official opening ceremony at the Schottenhamel tent. The Oktoberfest features German band music of the Munich region, usually featuring accordion in the bands. Beer is served from 10am to 10:30 pm. Large numbers of young people from around the world make international journies to enjoy what may be the largest party in the world. On the weekend, many tents are closed as early in the day as 11am to prevent overcrowding and for safety reasons. Sadly, this editor cannot make it to the 2013 Oktoberfest party! Hopefully, someone attending will be kind enough to send a report, photos or video of the bands featuring accordion. Have a great time.

66th Coupe Mondiale in Victoria - Canada by Harley Jones

Coupe Mondiale Daily Reports of the event including pictures, videos and results at: 2013Coupe The Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) (IMC-UNESCO) held a very successful 66th Coupe Mondiale in Victoria, British Columbia from 17th to 25th August, 2013, hosted by the Canadian CIA member, the BC Accordion Society under the direction of 2013 CIA Honorary Vice President Aleksandar Milojevic. CIA President Raymond Bodell (United Kingdom), on behalf of the CIA Executive Committee and members, welcomed participants from more than 25 countries to the "magnificent event" which attracted contestants, international jury, CIA delegates, former CIA champions and artists, manufacturers, and visitors from around the globe. The Coupe Mondiale competitions with 7 categories were exciting and the videos of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners are on this weeks news and last weeks news. This week you can see videos of the Junior Coupe Mondiale and the 66th Coupe Mondiale (top concert category) which was an intensely close race to the finish line by Russian accordionist Alexander Kolomiytsev (picture left). The other Coupe Mondiale category winners videos were listed last week in the news at: http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=30-Aug-2013&lang=en From the top three contestants, over three exciting rounds of competition where each won one of the three rounds, the overall winner, Alexander Kolomiytsev achieved a winning mark of 23.92 narrowly edging out second place winner Nikola Pekovic of Serbia with a mark of 23.89. For the full review of the event including pictures, videos and results, please visit: 2013Coupe

Carrefour Mondial de l'Accordéon, Quebec – Canada by Rob Howard

The 25th Carrefour Mondial de l'Accordéon took place from August 29th to September 2nd in Montmagny, Quebec. The sun shone, large numbers attended, and the event was like a reunion of accordion friends from many places. The festival was visited by spectators from as far away as Estonia! There was a festive atmosphere, public places were crowded, and on some occasions it was necessary to add extra seating for indoor concerts. Two concerts were held, for the first time, at the Accordion Museum. The audiences responded enthusiastically to the quality and the great variety of music on offer. Artistes included international stars such as Jérôme Richard (France), Pietro Adragna (Italy), the highly accomplished Paris Moscou Duo (picture left, France), concertina virtuoso Alistair Anderson (England), Gary Blair (Scotland), Hector Del Curto Trio (Argentina), Michèle Boudet and Diego Serrano (France), Vladimir Dennissenkov (Russia), diatonic accordion wizard Roberto Lucanero (Italy) and the Irish traditional music trio John Whelan, Haley Richardson and Paddy Keenan (Ireland/USA). Canadian guests were well represented by Accordeons, Brabec et Rumpel, Marie-Jeanne Brousseau and Jérémie Roy, Clément Bérubé, Alexandre B. Caron, Club Carrefour, Keven Desrosiers, and many more. The Carrefour Mondial de l’Accordeon is a non-profit organization whose mission it is to showcase the accordion in its many forms and across genres. For further information email: accordeon@montmagny.com

Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc.

Coupe Mondiale Video Archive and Education Project - Canada by Harley Jones

The Coupe Mondiale Video Archive and Education Project makes available by online video the performances of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners of each Coupe Mondiale category. Sponsor is the Pigini Accordions srl. This weeks news has the videos for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners of: - Coupe Mondiale Senior category - Coupe Mondiale junior category The other Coupe Mondiale category winners videos were listed last week in the news at: http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=30-Aug-2013&lang=en Enjoy the music.

New CD from Karen Fremar, Missouri - USA by Rob Howard

Karen Fremar released a new CD ‘Fremar Night at the Pla-Mor’ on June 15th 2013.  The works are all original works written by Fremar that feature the accordion in a group setting or with electronic backing. The works are mostly Latin influenced. The CD is available for purchase or download at CDBaby.com & iTunes as well as most international digital music sites. Search under "Fremar" and get the tracks you want for your ipod or computer. The tracks include: Night at the Pla-Mor, Introduction & Allegro, The Java House - Fill it to the Rim, The Java House - Dark & Vibrant (Tango), The Java House - The Last Drop, The Java House - Caramel Latte Blues, The Java House - Frappe Freeze, Whatever You Do, Grasping for the Wind (To Honor Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans), Free (Tango), Sterling Illusions, Herricks Road, Fanphasia, Jammin', Bubbling Brook, Vexation. The CD features many professional musicians and alums of the UMKC Conservatory of Music as well as Vivant! Featured musicians include: Karen Fremar - accordion/keyboards, Julie Silfverberg - accordion/keyboards, Judy Johnson – flute, Ronda Adams - electric violin, Beth McCollum – cello, Jason Scheufler – guitar, Dee Sligar – bass, Melody Stroth – piano, Gail Overly - backing accordion, Janne Silfverberg - trombone/hand drums, David Sager – percussion, Sarrah Cantrell - vibes/drums, and Brian Steever - drums.  For further information email: vivant@vivantsound.com

Videos: 66th Coupe Mondiale Senior Category 1st Place - Canada by Harley Jones

66th Coupe Mondiale Senior Category 1st Place: Alexander Kolomiytsev (Russia) - Round I
Sonata in F Minor, K. 386 by Domenico Scarlatti
Images Of The Passing Time - Voice Of The Strolling Soul by Anatoli Kusjakov
Boite à Rythme by Franck Angelis


66th Coupe Mondiale Senior Category 1st Place: Alexander Kolomiytsev (Russia) - Round II
Sonata No. 1 by Viatcheslav Semionov


66th Coupe Mondiale Senior Category 1st Place: Alexander Kolomiytsev (Russia) - Round III
Prelude and Fugue In E Minor by Dmitri Shostakovitch
Suggestion Diabolique Op. 4, No. 4 by Sergei Prokofjev
Nocturne by Leonid Desyatnikov
Don Rhapsody by Viatcheslav Semionov
The Bee by Arkadi Matsanov

Thanks to the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA), Pigini srl, and Accordions Worldwide.

Videos: 66th Coupe Mondiale Senior Category 2nd Place - Canada by Harley Jones

66th Coupe Mondiale Senior Category 2nd Place: Nikola Pekovic (Serbia) - Round I
Les Cyclopes by Jean-Philippe Rameau
Valse Triste by Jean Sibelius, arr. M. Bjeletic
Toccata by Per Nørgard

66th Coupe Mondiale Senior Category 2nd Place: Nikola Pekovic (Serbia) - Round II
Symphony No. 1 by V. Bonakov

66th Coupe Mondiale Senior Category 2nd Place: Nikola Pekovic (Serbia) - Round III
Without A Title by Poul Rovsing Olsen
Prelude and Fugue in B Major by J. S. Bach
Images Od The Passing Time: Selection Movments by Anatoli Kusjakov
Prophetic Dream by Viatcheslav Semionov
Dance Of The Goblins by Antonio Bazzini

Videos: 66th Coupe Mondiale Senior Category 3rd Place - Canada by Harley Jones

66th Coupe Mondiale Senior Category 3rd Place: Marko Sevarlic (Serbia) - Round I
Andante, KV 616 by W. A. Mozart
Sonata by Domenico Scarlatti
High Way For One by Adriana Hoelszky

Sonata No. 2 "Black Birds" by Kalevi Aho

Prelude and Fuga in A Minor by J.S. Bach
Alone by Erkki Jokinen
Lluvia by S. Martinez
Brahmsiana by Viatcheslav Semionov

Tommy Scruton (1941-2013), Manchester – UK by Rob Howard

Accordion teacher and music collector Tommy Scruton died on August 31st in Hope Hospital, Salford, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Tom was taught the accordion in the 1950s by the late Dick Murtagh, and played to a high standard. After army service he became an insurance agent, and taught the accordion part-time for many years until quite recently. He had a particular interest in the music of Pietro Frosini, Guido and Pietro Deiro, Charles Magnante, and Toralf Tollefesen, and was an authority on the lives and works of all five. Tom collected and catalogued virtually all their sheet music, and was very proud of this large collection. He held strong and implacable views extolling the virtues of these masters of yesteryear, and was well-known for his intense dislike of most modern accordion compositions. In recent times Tom set up ‘Tom Scruton Accordion Recordings’, transferring otherwise unavailable LPs on to CDs by accordionists such as Charles Magnante, Toralf Tollefesen, Martin Lukins, Charles Camilleri, Henry Krein, Kramer & Wolmer, Don & Rico Destefano, and many others. The purpose of this project was to make the classic accordion recordings of yesteryear available to present and future generations. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com

Videos: Junior Coupe Mondiale Category Winners - Canada by Harley Jones

Junior Coupe Mondiale Category 1st Place: Bozidar Rajic (Serbia) - Round I
Sonata in E Minor by Domenico Scarlatti
Valse Triste by Jean Sibelius
Finale by Davor Bobic

Junior Coupe Mondiale Category 1st Place: Bozidar Rajic (Serbia) - Round II
Concert Triptych by Viktor Vlasov
The Flight Beyond The Time by Petri Makkonen

Junior Coupe Mondiale Category 2nd Place: Mao Junhao (China) - Round I Prelude and Fugue in D Minor by J.S. Bach
Divertissement Pour Accordéon, 3 Mov. Sérénade by Wolfgang Jacobi
12 in 4 by Bogdan Precz

Junior Coupe Mondiale Category 2nd Place: Mao Junhao (China) - Round II
Metamorphoses by Torbjörn Lundquist
Sonata in D Major K29 by Domenico Scarlatti
Divertimento (2, 3 Movs.) by Viatcheslav Semionov

Junior Coupe Mondiale Category 3rd Place: Aleksandr Komelkov (Russia) Round I
Sonata in D Major by Domenico Scarlatti
Romance by Franck Angelis
Oriental Fantasy "Islamey" by M. Balakirev

Junior Coupe Mondiale Category 3rd Place: Aleksandr Komelkov (Russia) Round I
Prelude and Fugue in G Major (WTC I) by J. S. Bach
Divertimento (2,4 Movs.) by Anatoli Kusjakov
Ghost by A. Letunov
Variations on a Russian Folk Song "Don Walks" by Viatcheslav Semionov

Thanks to the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA), Pigini srl, and Accordions Worldwide.

Celebrating Fathers Day, 100 Year Ago, Ben Emmett Born - UK by Harley Jones

Received this email from daughter Joan, about how her family was going to celebrate Fathers Day. "Here's a picture of my Dad, Benjamin Richard Hornsby Emmett, (well known accordion teacher of Dargaville, New Zealand, who's most famous student was Kevin Friedrich), born 100 years ago this week (3rd September 1913). Dad died nearly 40 years ago: 6th December 1976. I didn't realise the timing until just now - but next weekend I am taking my family - including my sister- for the first time for a family history trip to Coromandel. I will show my family - including my sister Linda - the places where Dad and Mum lived and worked when they first came to New Zealand (and started playing music together in their first dance band - before putting their instruments down and dancing the tango!!). And yes my mum Doreen was definately equal partner! Amazing couple! They met in India in the 1940's while both working for the RAF! Dad learnt the accordion from Matyas Seiber (GS Mathis) in England, and was a friend of UK composer, arranger and historian, Graham Romani! Amongst other family history places we will see our home in the main street of Coromandel. And just up the road the Coromandel Hospital where mum worked (while I took my first steps); plus the Thames Hospital where I was born (and my fiance Wayne died 5 1/2 years ago). Also the Chilterns/Waterworks property where my father stayed with his mentors the Ogilvies while mum was in the hospital having me!" Happy Fathers Day to all fathers around the world.

Video: Concertino Presents "Storm" (Winter) from the Four Seasons by Vivaldi - Moldova by Harley Jones

Performance at the recent Innsbruck World Music Festival in Austria.

‘14 Years Ago’ – Whitby Folk Week 1999 by Rob Howard

The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending September 3rd 1999 reported that the Whitby Folk week had been yet another success. In 2013 this festival is still going strong. The folk festivals in the UK are held in the spring, summer and early autumn months, and provide a public platform for accordionists and other free reed instrument through concerts, dances and workshops. The folk festivals are a great friend to our favourite instrument. Whitby Folk Week - UK  Contributed by Bill Hodgson The popular 34th annual Whitby Folk Week was held from August 21st to 27th in Whitby, Yorkshire, England. Thousands of people enjoyed many hours of official events comprising of dances, concerts, workshops and sessions as well as music stalls, craft fairs, group performances and children's events. Several accomplished accordion, melodeon and concertina players performed and gave very useful workshops. These included Alistair Anderson, Damien Barber, Sara Daniels, Tim van Eyken, George Garside, Johnny Handle, Robert Harbron, John Kirkpatrick, Dave Mallinson, Chris Parkinson, Brian Peters, Chris Pollington, Lester Simpson and Simon Thoumire.

Future events

Exhibition "Artigiani del Suono" at the Theatre, Osimo - Italy by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

Exhibition "Artigiani del Suono" at the Teatro La Nuova Fenice in Osimo, Sat 7 September 2013 at 6 pm Presented by Beniamino Bugiolacchi and Paolo Picchio with musical support of diatonic accordion artist and multi world champion Giuliano Camili. Information: imprese@comune.castelfidardo.an.i

Steve Albini Entertains, California – USA by Rob Howard

On September 7th, 12pm until 2pm, Steve Albini will be performing with drummer/percussionist Jim Lehmann at Cafe Verde's Festa Della Porchetta in Corte Madera, CA.

Paul Chamberlain Classical Recital, Scotland – UK by Rob Howard

Accordionist Paul Chamberlain gives a classical recital at Kinross Parish Church this Sunday, September 8th, 3pm. The programme includes Weber, Khachaturian, Zolotariev, Rameau, Angelis and Granados. Tickets are £10 (school age children £4) and includes afternoon tea. Tickets are available from Milnathort Post Office, from Anne Miller or Alex Cant 07951 627755. For further information email: paul@theaccordionist.com

6th Annual Accordion Noir Festival, Vancouver– Canada by Rob Howard

The 6th annual Accordion Noir Festival will be held at the Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Avenue, Strathcona, Vancouver, British Colombia, September 12th to 15th. Featured artists include Steve Normandin from Montreal, Renee de la Prade from San Francisco, Willow Rutherford from Toronto, David P. Smith from Victoria, and many more. The festival includes concerts, dancing, an Accordion Café, an Accordion Harvest Dinner, accordion repairs workshop, plus the involvement of local radio stations.

Escapade ‘Musique Irlandise’ Concert, Reims – France by Rob Howard

The quartet Escapade, featuring accordionist Pierre Laval, perform Irish traditional music in their ‘Musique Irlandise’ concert on Friday September 13th, 7.30pm, at the Theatre du Chemin Vert, Reims.

Brandon McPhee DVD Release, Scotland – UK by Rob Howard

Brandon McPhee, winner of many competitions in Scotland and still a teenager, is about to release his second DVD. This takes place on Friday September 13th, 8pm, with a concert at the Assembly Rooms, Wick.

Accordion Workshop, Castelfidardo - Italy by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

An Accordion Workshop takes place on September 12th, 13th and 14th at the Accordion Museum in Castelfidardo, Italy, led by Alessandro Mugnoz (picture left) and Corrado Rojac. In addition to accordion tuition, there will be presentations of two recently restored tutor books from the 19th Century, plus a look back at accordions and harmoniflutes from the 19th Century. The first day, September 12th, includes a presentation of the tuition book, ‘Complete Method for Accordion’, written in 1876 by Antonio Lopez Almagro (1838-1904), newly edited by Alessandro Mugnoz. On September 13th there will be a presentation of ‘1839: la fisarmonica di Giuseppe Greggiati’, This rare book, containing 33 lessons, hundreds of exercises and 50 repertoire pieces, was published in Mantua, Italy, in 1839 by a priest, Fr Giuseppe Greggiati. Long considered to be lost, a copy turned up in 2012, and has since been reprinted for study at conservatories in Italy and around Europe. For further information email: info@nuovocdmi.it

CD Reviews

Martynas CD by Martynas Levickis by Joan C. Sommers

CD Reviews Index for the Review of Martynas CD by Martynas Levickis, in English language, reviewed by Joan C. Sommers.

New and Updated Sites

Klaus Paier releasing music by Klaus Paier

Klaus Paier has just released ‘Das Akkordeon Buch’ / ‘The Accordion Book’, a 3 volume set of accordion technique books. The text is in both German and English, and published by jova-music of Munich, Germany. Purchase with credit card.

Alexander Poeluev releasing a new CD by Alexander Poeluev

Alexander Poeluev releasing his new CD titled 'Alexander Poeluev accordion, Live in Rostov-on-Don 2013', catalog: apoeluev01 with sound samples. Music performed by Alexander Poeluev. Purchase online.

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