Highlights

Coupe Mondiale Results, Daily Reports and Video Online, Salzburg – Austria
Video: Is Sergei Lobkov the Most Romantic Winner? - Austria
Brandon McPhee’s All Scotland Championship Success, Perth - UK
CIA Honors Luigi Bruti, Herbert Scheibenreif and Marco Cinaglia - Austria
Ukraine International "Order of Honor" Awarded to Mirco Patarini, Salzburg - Austria

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

Videos: Senior Coupe Mondiale Winners, Round I - Austria
‘The Full Set’ CD/DVD by The Occasionals, Scotland – UK
2014-2018 Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Committees - Austria
Videos: Coupe Mondiale Senior Virtuoso Entertainment Winners - Austria
‘14 Years Ago’: Accordion Seminar held in Turkey’ in 2000
Video: Wiener Neustädter ZiehHarmoniker - That’s groovy! - Austria

Future events

CT Tango Ensemble Concerts, Cape Town, Magaliesburg, Johannesburg, Stellenbosch – South Africa
Declan Aungier plays for dancing – Irish Republic
Stas Venglevski Master Classes – Austria
17th NE Accordion Festival, Minneapolis – USA
Marco Lo Russo Concert, Piacenza – Italy
Frederic Deschamps Master Class, Haguenau – France
University Ensemble Concert, Bogota – Colombia
Stockport Accordion Club ‘Members’ Night’ Charity Concert, Cheshire – UK
Accordion Open Day, London – UK
Christine Schmid Revue Performance, Zell – Germany

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Coupe Mondiale Results, Daily Reports and Video Online, Salzburg – Austria by Harley Jones

The 67th Coupe Mondiale World Accordion Championships held in Salzburg last week, organised by the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) and hosted by the Austrian CIA member Harmonikaverband Österreichs (HVÖ) was a superb event. The Daily Reports feature full results and lots of pictures and video at: Videos / Video Timetable: 2014CM-Video Daily Reports at: http://coupemondiale.org/2014/at_coupe_main.htm View pdf files of all Coupe Mondiale category results and marks for all candidates at: http://www.coupemondiale.org/2014/at_report_c_results.html The Prize Winners Final Concert including the World Accordion Orchestra is online at: http://www.coupemondiale.org/2014/V01PrizeGiving.htm

Video: Is Sergei Lobkov the Most Romantic Winner? - Austria by Harley Jones

Sergei Lobkov (Russia), winner of the Coupe Mondiale Senior Virtuoso Entertainment category, surely deserves an extra award for being the “most romantic” winner! View the video above of Sergei at the Prize Giving Concert. After being introduced by CIA President Raymond Bodell and Holda Paoletti-Kampl, Sergei admits on the stage to being very nervous and we sure found out why, only a few seconds later, when he invites Daria Lyubshina, (film director and actress) to the stage, and is quickly on bended knee. The audience loved it as you can hear from the cheering!!!! and as you can see from the photo below, the dramatic offer by Sergei was very happily accepted by the beautiful Daria Lyubshina as she proudly displays the ring to the still cheering audience.

Brandon McPhee’s All Scotland Championship Success, Perth - UK by Rob Howard

Teenage accordionist Brandon McPhee, from Wick, was crowned the All Scotland Senior Accordion Champion 2014 on October 25th at the annual All Scotland Accordion & Fiddle festival in Perth, also taking home the Jimmy Shand Shield and the Mickie Ainsworth Cup back to home to Caithness. Brandon, for the third time, also won the All Scotland Button Key Accordion Open Championship title. Shand Morino player Brandon McPhee made his first CD at the age of 11, and has since gone on to make several recordings and DVDs, and win many 1st places in local and national competitions. He also sings and plays the guitar, and is already a mature stage performer..

CIA Honors Luigi Bruti, Herbert Scheibenreif and Marco Cinaglia - Austria by Harley Jones

Video above of CIA President Raymond Bodell and Holda Paoletti-Kampl making the presentations. The Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) presented the Merit Award to Luigi Bruti and Herbert Scheibenreif at the Coupe Mondiale Prize Giving Concert on the 1st November. Luigi Bruti was instrumental in the creation and development of the Roland V-Accordion from its earliest days to production until 2014 as well as for his other accordion promotional activities and performances. Herbert Scheibenreif has long contributed to the accordion world with his promotion of Friedrich Lips and his recordings, performing in the Viennese Accordion Chamber Ensemble, Executive member of the Harmonikaverband Österreichs (HVÖ) and Vice-President of the CIA. Marco Cinaglia was presented the CIA Honored Friend of the Accordion Award for his contribution to the Roland V-Accordion and promotion of accordion generally.

Ukraine International "Order of Honor" Awarded to Mirco Patarini, Salzburg - Austria by Harley Jones

The Ukraine International "Order of Honor" is a special national medal of Ukraine awarded to people characterized by high moral principles who have acted with honor, often to improve relations between countries and people. This Medal crowned with motto "Honorem Habeo" (Latin - "I have the Honor") and surrounded by laurel branches to symbolise, a straight and steady path to protect your ideals and follow them! This very prestigious Ukrainian medal was presented to Mirco Patarini at the 2014 CIA Congress of Delegates in Salzburg (picture above) by well known Ukrainian politician and accordionist Yan Tabachnyk who thanked Mirco Patarini very much for many years of assistance to accordionists and accordion endeavours in the Ukraine. Picture left is Mirco Patarini and Yan Tabachnyk. Picture below of the medal. This national award has also been given to: Presidents of Ukraine (L. Kravchuk, L. Kuchma, V. Yanukovych) President of Russia - V. Putin President of Azerbaijan - Heydar Aliev President of Armenia - Robert Kocharian President of Israel - Moshe Katsav Ambassador of United States - John Tefft Mayor of New York - Rudolph Giuliani Vladimir Kraine, Joseph Kobzon and other important politicians, scientists, musicians and public figures.

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

Videos: Senior Coupe Mondiale Winners, Round I - Austria by Harley Jones

Senior Coupe Mondiale Round I Winners - Rounds II and III will be published next week.

1st Place: Vitaly Kondratenko (Russia) - Round I Program:
D. Scarlatti Sonata B Minor
V. Semyonov Prophetic Dream
D. Kabalevsky Rondo A Minor

2nd Place: Laimonas Salijus (Lithuania) Round I Program:
J.S. Bach Toccata E Minor
S. Slonimsky, Intermezzo In Memory Of Brahms
J. Tamulionis, Allegro Rustico
3rd Place: Ma Qi (China) Round I Program:
Scarlatti Sonata in G Major F. Angelis Etude P. Makkonen Tango-Toccata

Rounds II and III of the Coupe Mondiale Winners will be online for the next week's news. Coupe Mondiale Video Archive and Education Project is sponsored by Pigini srl, with the assistance of Accordions Worldwide and the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA).

‘The Full Set’ CD/DVD by The Occasionals, Scotland – UK by Rob Howard

‘The Full Set’ is a CD/DVD of Scottish ceilidh dance music by The Occasionals, from Edinburgh, led by accordionist Freeland Barbour. The CD contains 16 tracks, and the DVD includes demonstrations of 12 popular ceilidh dances plus a one hour documentary film of the band on tour. Also included is a booklet containing all the steps/instructions for 12 dances seen on the DVD. CD tracks: Alex & Hazel Barbour, Tinker's Horse, Nineteenth Century Set, American Set, Old Victoria, Dashing White Sergeant, Soor Milk Cairt, Wild Colonial Boy, Lake Louise, Soldier's Dance, John MacDonald, Old Favourites, The Friendly Waltz, The Russian Ballet, The Full Set Polka, The Orkney Eva Three Step DVD tracks: The Gay Gordons, The Highland Schottische, The Eva Three Step, The Virginia Reel, St. Bernard's Waltz, Dashing White Sergeant, The Military Two Step, The Pride of Erin Waltz, The Britannia Two Step, Strip the Willow, The Canadian Barn Dance, The Eightsome Reel; documentary film The band line up is Freeland Barbour – piano accordion, Kevin MacLeod – banjo, mandolin and guitar, Gus Millar – drums, and the late Ian Hardie – fiddle. ‘The Full Set’ is available from The Occasionals website or from the Music in Scotland website. For further information email: jiml@musicinscotland.com

2014-2018 Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Committees - Austria by Harley Jones

Elected at the 2014 Coupe Mondiale and 132nd General Assembly of Delegates was the CIA Executive (photo above) and the CIA Music Education Committee (photo below). CIA Executive 2014 to 2018: standing left to right: Kevin Friedrich (USA) Ambassador, Harley Jones (New Zealand) Public Relations Manager, Mirco Patarini (Italy) - Chairperson of the Music Committee, Joan Sommers (USA) CIA Honorary Member Seated: Li Cong (China) - Vice President, Herbert Scheibenreif (Austria) - Vice President, Raymond Bodell (United Kingdom) - President, Viatcheslav Semionov (Russia) - Vice President, Kimmo Mattila (Finland) - General Secretary/Treasurer. CIA Music Committee 2014 to 2018: Top Row: Mijlan Bjeletic (Serbia), Andreas Nebl (Germany), Jorgen Sundeqvist (Sweden), Kasys Stonkus (Lithuania). Front Row: Grayson Masefield (New Zealand), Mirco Patarini (Chairperson - Italy), Alexander Selivanov (Vice Chairperson - Russia).

Videos: Coupe Mondiale Senior Virtuoso Entertainment Winners - Austria by Harley Jones

Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment 1st Place: Sergei Lobkov (Russia) - Round I Program:
C. Corea Spain
L. Fancelli 10 km al finestrino
A. Astier La tempête

Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment 1st Place: Sergei Lobkov (Russia) - Round II Program:
A.v. Damme Deep Purple
H. Curtin The Flintstones
L. Fancelli After you've gone

Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment 2nd Place: João Guerreiro (Portugal) - Round I Program:
R. Galliano Heavy Tango
C. Corea, arr. G. Giuliano Armando’s Rumba
H. Uehara The Tom and Jerry show

Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment 2nd Place: João Guerreiro (Portugal) - Round II Program:
J. Frade Fradeti Polka
M. Laginha Mãos na parede
J. Brahms, arr. I. Yashkevitch Hungarian Dance No. 5

Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment 3rd Place: Mahatma Costa (Brazil) - Round I Program:
M. Costa/a. Spaccarotella Tango Italiano
M. Costa/a. Spaccarotella Got A Match
M. Costa/a. Spaccarotella Vira E Mexe/frevo

Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment 3rd Place: Mahatma Costa (Brazil) - Round II Program:
M. Costa/a. Spaccarotella Saudade Tango
M. Costa/a. Spaccarotella Jazz Time
M. Costa/a. Spaccarotella Volo Degli Angeli

Coupe Mondiale Video Archive and Education Project is sponsored by Pigini srl, with the assistance of Accordions Worldwide and the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA). News Editor Rob Howard writes: "The highly creditable performance and 2nd place result by the young Portuguese accordionist, whose teacher is Hermenegildo Guerreiro, was a boost for the accordion in his country. The participation of João Filipe Guerreiro had the support of the Regional Directorate of Culture of the Algarve, the Algarve Myth - Accordionists Association of the Algarve, the Mayor of Castro Marim, and the Folklore Group of Faro."

‘14 Years Ago’: Accordion Seminar held in Turkey’ in 2000 by Rob Howard

The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending November 3rd 2000 included an article about a cruise in the Caribbean 14 years ago, with entertainment by the Puerto Rico Accordion Orchestra. This must have been a splendid way to spend a few days in November. What has happened since to the Puerto Rico Accordion Orchestra? Can anyone tell us? Native Puerto Rico Tunes For Holiday Makers - Puerto Rico Contributed by Jane Berkovitz The Puerto Rico Accordion Orchestra will perform a repertoire of tunes native to Puerto Rico when they entertain guests on the ‘Nordic Empress’ Caribbean cruise ship from November 17th to 20th. Two percussionists, an announcer and a dancer will accompany the 15 member accordion orchestra. Their programs will include ‘Aguinaldo Jibaro’, ‘La Boricua’, as well as popular pieces like ‘Lara's Theme’, ‘Can Can’, and ‘Syncopated Clock’.

Video: Wiener Neustädter ZiehHarmoniker - That’s groovy! - Austria by Harley Jones

Friederike Steiner, Conductor. The Wiener Neustädter ZiehHarmoniker performing at the 2014 Coupe Mondiale in Salzburg. This video is the first half of their performance. View the second half performance, second video box at: http://www.coupemondiale.org/2014/V31snvR2Eur.htm The accordion orchestra was founded in 1978 and, over the years, evolved from a five-member ensemble to a big orchestra conducted by Friederike Steiner since 30 years. Nowadays, in addition to the orchestra, there are also an ensemble and a youth orchestra, to develop the future generation of accordionists. The numerous activities of the ZiehHarmoniker range from regional concerts to various events throughout Austria and participation in church occasions. Musically, the compromise between the technical possibilities as non-professionals and their own high expectations is being targeted. The repertoire includes mostly swing and jazz specially arranged for accordion orchestra. However, Tango or Tango Nuevo as well as “classics” from pop and rock are also going to be performed. In various competitions awards were achieved, recently 2nd price at the “Prague Harmonica Days 2013” when performing “Escualo” by Astor Piazzolla/Werner Weibert, “Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka” by Johann Strauss and “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Freddie Mercury in the category of adult orchestras.

Future events

CT Tango Ensemble Concerts, Cape Town, Magaliesburg, Johannesburg, Stellenbosch – South Africa by Rob Howard

The CT Tango Ensemble performs this month, as follows: November 7th, 8/9.30pm – a performance of Vivaldi’s ‘4 Seasons’ (using Vivaldi’s original performance notes) at the Blah Flah Bar, 84 Kloof St, Cape Town November 8th and 9th, 12.30pm – “A little bit of France”, Black Horse Brewery & Restauarant, Magaliesburg November 15th, 8.30pm - with Melanie Scholtz, The Orbit – Home of Jazz, Johannesburg November 16th, 6.30pm until 8.30pm - Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, Stellenbosch The members of the CT Tango Ensemble for these bookings are Stanislav Angelov - bandoneon, accordion, arranger, Petrus de Beer – violin, and Christian de Haan - double bass. For further information email: music@goodmusic.co.za

Declan Aungier plays for dancing – Irish Republic by Rob Howard

Video above: Declan Aungier Performs "Irish Saturday Night" Published on Apr 18, 2014 on location in West Cork. Accordionist Declan Aungier plays for dancing this weekend, as follows: Friday November 7th - Ardattin Inn, County Carlow Saturday November 8th - Kades Kounty, Glenville, County Cork Sunday November 9th, 3pm until 6pm - Clonmel Park Hotel, County Tipperary Sunday November 9th, 10pm until midnight, Ocean View Hotel, Owenahincha, County Cork Monday November 10th, 9.30pm until 11.30pm – Gandon Inn, Ballybrittas, County Laois Declan Aungier began studying the piano accordion at the age of 9, became interested in Irish/Scottish traditional music at age 13, and became All-Ireland Under 18 Piano Accordion Champion in 1987. He switched to the 5-row Continental button accordion, and works as a solo entertainer, with many albums to his credit, providing music ranging from Country and Irish, some Irish traditional music, and music from the present day, including some jazz. Also skilled on keyboards, piano and guitar, Declan is also church organist in his home village of Rathangen, County Kildare. For further information email: declan@declanaungier.com

Stas Venglevski Master Classes – Austria by Rob Howard

In the first week of November US-based Moldovan bayanist Stas Venglevski has been touring Austria, performing concerts and holding master classes. On November 7th he holds a master class at Kärnter Landeskonservatorium, Mießtaler Str 8, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee. On November 8th he holds a master class at St. Peter-Freienstein, and on November 9th a master class at the Musikschule Leobendorf, Nußallee 2C, Leobendorf. Stanislav ‘Stas’ Venglevski, originally from Moldova, and resident in the USA since 1992, is renowned as a virtuoso of the bayan. Stas is a graduate of the Russian Academy of Music in Moscow where he received his Masters Degree in Music under the tutelage of Friedrich Lips. For further information email: stas@stasv.com

17th NE Accordion Festival, Minneapolis – USA by Rob Howard

This year’s NE Accordion Festival takes place on November 7th and 8th at the Waite Park Recreation Center, Enter Door #2 (34th Ave.), 1810 34th Ave, NE Minneapolis, Minnesota. The times are: Friday November 7th – 6pm - 9pm Saturday November 8th - 10am – 7pm The guest artists include The Accordion Merry Makers, Bob Barnes, Finn Hall, Helmi Harrington, Dee Langley, Lenoard ‘Skeets’ Langley, Randy McPeck, Machinery Hill, Minnesota Accordion Ensemble, Jennifer Ramautar, Dan Turpening, and the Twin Cities Accordion Players. Activities include concert performances and workshops, such as the Squeez-In Accordion Orchestra (for festival patrons to join), ‘How to memorize your music’ - Dr. Helmi Harrington, ‘How to Ship or Travel with your Accordion’ - Randy McPeck, and ‘The Do's and Don'ts of Fixing Your Accordion Yourself’ - Dan Turpening. For further information email: squeezermn@yahoo.com

Marco Lo Russo Concert, Piacenza – Italy by Rob Howard

Video above: Published on Mar 18, 2013, Modern Accordion by Marco Lo Russo, Dancers: Alessia Colasanti and Sara De Santis, Choreography: Francesco Milana Marco Lo Russo performs a range of compositions and improvisations - inspired by art, food and wine - with a mix of tango jazz and world music on Sunday November 9th, 10am until 2pm, at the Cellar of Vicobarone, Piacenza, Italy. Marco Lo Russo has recently returned from a highly successful tour of Cuba. For further information email: dina@marcolorusso.com

Frederic Deschamps Master Class, Haguenau – France by Rob Howard

Frederic Deschamps will hold a master class on Tuesday November 11th at the Ecole de Musique, 7 rue St-Georges, 67500 Haguenau. Haguenau is a commune in the Alsace region of eastern France. For further information email: musique67@wanadoo.fr

University Ensemble Concert, Bogota – Colombia by Rob Howard

On Tuesday November 11th, 6pm, the Experimental Ensemble of the National University (MD Lácides Romero Meza) perform music by Handel, Jhon Blow, Monti, Firpo, and Piazzolla at the Sala de la Cultura del Nogal Calle, Bogota, Colombia. Entry is free.

Stockport Accordion Club ‘Members’ Night’ Charity Concert, Cheshire – UK by Rob Howard

Stockport Accordion Club present a ‘Members’ Night’ concert on Wednesday November 12th, 8pm, in aid of the charity ‘Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide’ (SOBS). Stockport AC has been affected by suicide three times, most recently the shocking and tragic death of Kesia Letherbarrow, the 17-year old accordion playing granddaughter of club member Dorothy Brincat. Previously there was Daniel, the son of local accordionist Ray Peacock, and former SAC member Stuart Thomas, a brilliant accordionist and artist – both victims of severe depression. SOBS offers group counselling, support groups, retreats, and a national helpline. It is funded through donations and the occasional grant, and all its helpers are volunteers. Next week’s concert has no booked guest, and all the music will come from the club’s membership. The list of performers to date includes Dorothy Brincat, Dorothy & Norbert Normile, Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, Phil Watson, Moira Hague, Rob Howard, John Jones, Helen Rich, Chris Green & Betty Molloy, Walter Perrie, Adrienne Sharpe & John Trigg, John Trigg (‘Tribute to Ken Longley’ spot), Stockport AC Quartet, Stockport AC Band (MD Adrienne), Stockport AC Band (MD Derek Stubbs), and the Stockport AC Orchestra (MD Brian Jenkins). The venue is Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel St, Woodley, Stockport SK6 1NF (Junction 25 on the M60). Admission is £5. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com

Accordion Open Day, London – UK by Rob Howard

An Accordion Open Day at the Royal Academy of Music, London, will take place on Thursday November 13th, 10am – 5pm. It will take place in the Richard Lewis Room and is free with no booking required. Here is the schedule for the day: 10am – 12 noon: Head of Accordion Owen Murray (picture left) introduces the work of the Accordion Department, the career possibilities open to young accordionists, repertoire development and the accordion as a chamber music instrument. 1.05pm: Accordion Chamber Music concert in the David Josefowitz Recital Hall – free, no tickets required. Academy students perform chamber music works by Schnittke, Locatelli, Piazzolla, and Trojan for classical accordion, violin, cello and guitar. 2pm – 5pm: Workshop for young accordionists to play and receive advice. Anyone interested in taking part should send an email to accordion@ram.ac.uk with their age and proposed repertoire.

Christine Schmid Revue Performance, Zell – Germany by Rob Howard

Video: Published on Oct 2, 2014, SRF 1 "Happy Day" TV show on Swiss TV with Rockband Gotthard and Christine Schmid on the accordion. They perform "C'est La Vie" by Gotthard. Accordionist Christine Schmid performs with her pianist Florian Metz in a revue, "Frauen sind keine Engel" ("Women are no angels"), on Friday November 14th, 8pm, at the Kulturcafe Fräulin, Zell, Germany. Free admission.

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