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2013 South Pacific Accordion Championships Entries Closing – New Zealand
New Scandalli "Intense" Models Released at Frankfurt Musikmesse - Germany
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Video: Vitaly TrioTrip New CD, Tour in Israel - Israel
Musikmesse Frankfurt Interview Bugari Armando Director Roberto Ottavianelli - Germany
Video: Concert of “New Music - A Day of Ukrainian Bayan and Accordion” - Ukraine
Video: Roland European V-Accordion Project (REVAPO)
Bruce Gassman New CD, New Jersey – USA
Video: Antonio Figueroa Performs Two Compositions - Argentina
Helen Rich @ Stockport Accordion Club, Cheshire – UK
Video: Kiss and Bye Musique, Festival Deci-Dela - France
Video: TV ORF2 Performance by David Schneeberger
Video: Muzicki Spomenari Antologija Sevdaha
‘14 Years Ago’ – Showstoppers Accordion Orchestra in 1999
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CNIMA J. Mornet Courses for April, Auvergne – France
Rob Reich’s April Gig list, California – USA
Jack Emblow & Tony Compton @ Soar Valley AC, Leicestershire – UK
Giancarlo Caporilli Concert, Rome – Italy
1st Festival d’Accordéon, Beauraing – Belgium
Serenellini Demonstration Evenings, Birmingham – UK
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Roland Announces New FR-8x version Dallapè, Frankfurt - Germanyby Alessandra Curzi, Roland Europe |
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 Roland & Dallapè Limited Edition model.The official debut of the new FR-8x version Dallapè occurred today (Wednesday April 10th) at the opening press conference of the Frankfurt Musikmesse 2013, with the formal announcements by Jun-ichi Miki (President Roland Corporation) and Alfred Maroni (President Roland Europe), a performance by Sergio Scappini (picture below) and the presence of Amleto Dallapè. Background: In September 14th 2010, Roland, a renowned electronic musical instruments manufacturer, became the custodian of the historic brand Dallapè accordions. Roland & Dallapé Report After creating an ‘expansion’ tone used with various V-Accordion models and containing the most famous sounds from the history of the Dallapè accordions, Roland now introduces a special model, produced in limited series, dedicated to the Dallapè company. This new model is characterized by high quality finishes and becomes the new flagship luxury version of the FR-8x, and has on board all the sounds of accordions and Dallapè historical models, to feature the original Dallapè brand made in Stradella. See and hear this new model FR-8x version Dallapè at the Roland V-Accordion stand in Hall 4.1 C 75, Frankfurt Musikmesse. Frankfurt_Musikmesse_2013_Accordion_Live_Report - with impressions from the exhibition. |
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2013 South Pacific Accordion Championships Entries Closing – New Zealandby Heather Masefield |
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 Entries close on April 20th for the 2013 South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival, held in Auckland on Saturday June 1st and Sunday June 2nd, 2013. Download the rules and entry information at: 2013 NZ Prospectus.For 2013, the rules for the international categories closely follow the rules of the Coupe Mondiale. The South Pacific international concert music category has exactly the same rules as the Coupe Mondiale Masters category and the South Pacific entertainment category has exactly the same rules as the Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment category. Junior (under 18years) South Pacific categories require the first round of the Coupe Mondiale Junior concert and entertainment categories. These rules are to encourage international participation. New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) President Sonja Palinich (picture left) writes: “The NZAA is delighted to once again have the use of the outstanding Raye Freedman Arts Centre, a venue that is ideally suited, with excellent acoustics, lighting and all its ‘state of the art’ facilities under one roof. Past events reports at: South Pacific Daily Reports For full information, download: 2013 NZ Prospectus |
New Scandalli "Intense" Models Released at Frankfurt Musikmesse - Germanyby Mirco Patarini |
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 Scandalli Accordions released their new Scandalli "Intense" models at Frankfurt Musikmesse this week, pictured left. See and hear this new model at the Scandalli stand in Hall 4.1 C42, Frankfurt Musikmesse. Further information available at: Scandalli Frankfurt_Musikmesse_2013_Accordion_Live_Report - with impressions from the exhibition. |
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Corrado Rojac Performs in Gubaidulina Concert, Bologna – Italyby Harley Jones |
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 On April 8th accordionist Corrado Rojac performed (with friends of his) the music of Sofia Gubaidulina at the Oratorio San Filippo Neri, Bologna. The Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina was present, and complimented Corrado Rojac and the others on their performance. Pictured are two articles that appeared in the Bologna newspapers. For further information email: info@corradorojac.com |
Video: Vitaly TrioTrip New CD, Tour in Israel - Israelby Harley Jones |
| The new CD - Vitaly triotrip : world music tour of musical influences. Performers are: Vitaly Podolsky (accordion & arrangement), Ido Maimon (drums), Edmond Gilmore (up-right & electric bass), Music producer & arrangement (Shlomo Bat-Ain). Further information contact band manager Yehuda Levin at email: triotripworldmusic@gmail.com |
Musikmesse Frankfurt Interview Bugari Armando Director Roberto Ottavianelli - Germanyby Roberto Ottavianelli, Director Bugari Armando |
 Musikmesse Frankfurt interview with Roberto Ottavianelli (picture left), Director of Bugari Armando.See and hear Bugari Armando instruments at Hall 4.1 C47 Bugari Armando is a world-famous maker of accordions. Could you please tell us a bit about the history of the company? Bugari Armando Company was founded in January 1961. My cousin Armando Bugari took over the company from his father using his name as new company’s name. He kept on serving U.S. customers but he was looking to new customers located in Europe. Bugari Armando produces the full range of piano and button accordions, standard bass as well as convertor. Our goal is to place our instruments in the top level in every segment of the market. Today we have customers all over the world. Our main markets are all of Europe, North and South America as well as Asia. Castelfidardo is famous for its accordion makers. How does this influence your company today? Castelfidardo is the world centre of quality accordion and producers. Together they have created MUSIC MARCHE, a consortium of accordion manufactures. The promotion activity in some cases is regulated by our consortium, for instance in the case of music shows in many countries we join the music event as partners. The main event is “Premio Città di Castelfidardo” which takes place in September of each year. During the show, people of all over the world come to our city to enjoy music. It is a great chance to measure the level of competition among producers of high class instruments. The Accordion is an instrument that is often connected to folk music music, but in reality its applications are much broader, such as accordion players in (for example) jazz and pop music show. Can you please talk a bit about the possibilities the accordion offers as an instrument? Change has been under way for many years. Today accordions are no longer “folk instruments”. Accordions are now used for jazz music, classic contemporary music, pop music as well as for typical national music (Celtic, Balkan, Russian, Brazilian, etc). Accordions are now integrated in musical ensembles with great results. These applications push producers to build different models to fit the type of music that is played. Could you please tell us a bit about the strengths and assets of Bugari Armando? Our main strength is the long tradition as a high class accordion producer. Our know-how and vision combined with our skilled masters allow us a continuous product research and development. In 2006 Bugari Armando has started a partnership with ZERO SETTE, another fine quality accordion producer, in order to share know-how and investments and strengthen our position among market leaders. Although both companies maintain separated production lines and are fully independent, the co-operation has resulted in a plan aimed to take advantage of synergies, enhance our production department, and revamp our marketing and sales network. What are some of the current highlights of your catalogue? We are preparing a completely new catalogue for September of this year. The target is to provide the customer with full information of our instruments including full technical details that usually do not appear on traditional catalogue. Our current catalogue contains some information though. We will also launch a new website in June 2013. This year, the Musikmesse will feature a special stage, the Accordion Stage, to highlight the variety and creativity of accordion players. What do you think of this idea? It is a good idea. Today the accordion is more and more used to play with other instruments. So, it is nice to listen to accordions as part of a larger band. The stage is an ideal place to show the full musical potential of the accordion. How long has Bugari Armando been presenting its products at the Musikmesse? First time we exhibited our accordions was in 1973 when it was the Frühjahrsmesse (Spring Fair) and music was a section of that fair. What is the significance of Musikmesse for Bugari Armando? Musikmesse represents the meeting point with customers from all over the world. Things have changed since 1973 and the market evolution involves new customers coming from new countries as Russia, China, Eastern European countries, Brazil, etc. What will be the focus of your presentation at the Musikmesse? We will introduce our new line of wooden finish accordion with standard bass as well as free basses. At the same time we offer to our customers the personalization of their own instrument with new painted color. There is no limit to their fantasy. Mr. Ottavianelli, thank you for the interview Frankfurt_Musikmesse_2013_Accordion_Live_Report - with impressions from the exhibition. |
Video: Concert of “New Music - A Day of Ukrainian Bayan and Accordion” - Ukraineby Harley Jones |
| On March 30th, 2013 in Kiev, Ukraine, in the concert hall of the National Union of Ukrainian Composers (Pushkinska St. 32), a concert of the musical festival “A Day of Ukrainian Bayan and Accordion" was held. One of the organisers was Volodymyr Runchak. Videos from the concert which ran from 12.00 until 21.00 are on the internet sites:. http://yatv.ru/muzunion/ and http://muzunion.com/video.php There are some 20 videos. Three sample videos are above. Further information on the websites. This concert was organised by the National All-Ukrainian Music Union and the Association of Bayanists and Accordionists of Ukraine, as a project of the concert series “New Music in Ukraine.” |
Video: Roland European V-Accordion Project (REVAPO)by Harley Jones |
| Video: Roland European V-Accordion Project (REVAPO) playing a favorite tango they published on Chinese video website 56.com |
Bruce Gassman New CD, New Jersey – USAby Rob Howard |
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| American accordionist Bruce Gassman has released a new CD, ‘Classic Rock Accordion to Bruce 2, Volume 2’, a sequel, which gives rock and other modern music an accordion makeover. As with the first volume, this CD offers imaginative arrangements of music not often played on the accordion, and takes the accordion in new and exciting directions. The tracks include: 1. Classic Rock - Sly Stone, Steppenwolf, and more 2. Beatles Medley - Lucy in the Sky, Lady Madonna, and more 3. Slow Rock Medley - Otis Redding, The Drifters, and more 5. Before there was Rock - Glenn Miller, Rogers & Hart, Jerome Kern, and more 6. VOL Revisited - Star Wars and Bond 7. Bruce Plays Bruce - The Boss 8. Music for Lovers - Sam Cooke & the Righteous Brothers 9. Lady of Spain - dedicated to the Legendary Dick Contino For further information email: info@accordion2bruce.com |
Video: Antonio Figueroa Performs Two Compositions - Argentinaby Harley Jones |
| Antonio Figueroa of Argentina performs two of his composition, video released in March 2013. First video is "Gracias Dios" Second video is "Concierto a dos Manos" Check out how Antonio works the bellows while using both hands on the treble keys in this video! |
Helen Rich @ Stockport Accordion Club, Cheshire – UKby Rob Howard |
 Stockport Accordion Club presented club member Helen Rich in the role of guest for their Club Night concert on April 10th - and what a gem of a player Helen proved to be in the guest spotlight! Her music included ‘Trieste Overture’ (P. Deiro), ‘Valse A Pierrot’ (J. Colombo), ‘My Florence’ (G. Deiro), ‘Under The Double Eagle’ (JF Wagner), ‘Valse Angelique’ (G. Romani), ‘Reve Passe’, ‘Hungarian Dance 4’ (Brahms), ‘Toby’ (Ivor Beynon), ‘Cubanola’ (Frosini), ‘Black & White Rag’, ‘Hot Points’ (Frosini), ‘Nola’ (F. Arndt), ‘Russian Fantasia’ (Frosini), plus some Scottish dance music, and more. The supporting spots by the SAC Orchestra (MD Brian Jenkins), Chris Green/Betty Molloy, John Trigg/Tony Ainscough, the ever amusing John Higham, and the SAC Quartet of John Trigg/Chris Green/Adrienne Sharpe/Derek Pritchard, all contributed to a super evening of accordion entertainment. For further information email: robaccord5@hotmail.com |
Video: Kiss and Bye Musique, Festival Deci-Dela - Franceby Harley Jones |
| Music by Kiss and Bye at the Festival Deci-Dela, 5th April 2013. Published on Apr 9, 2013 Sonia Rekis (accordéon), Yann Gérardin (bass). |
Video: TV ORF2 Performance by David Schneebergerby Harley Jones |
| Hochachtungsmarsch performed by David Schneeberger on TV ORF2. Interview of Gottfried Hubmann, Styrian harmonica teacher with some students from his class. |
Video: Muzicki Spomenari Antologija Sevdahaby Harley Jones |
| Muzicki Spomenari Antologija Sevdaha "Kraj potoka bistre vode" |
‘14 Years Ago’ – Showstoppers Accordion Orchestra in 1999by Rob Howard |
 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending April 16th 1999 included an item about the Showstoppers Accordion Orchestra and dancers, from New Hampshire, USA, visiting Ireland. This orchestra has a history dating back to 1970, formed to bring together students from the Rosita Lee Music Center. They are under the direction of Rosita Lee Latulippe and Roger Latulippe of Hudson, NH, and have performed in Italy, Ireland, Canada, throughout the USA. In addition to touring the Showstoppers have taken top honors at the New England Music Competition and the American Accordionists' Association (AAA) competitions. SHOWSTOPPERS PERFORMING IN IRELAND Contributed by Kevin Friedrich The Showstoppers Accordion Orchestra and dancers (under the direction of Deedee and Roger Latulippe and Shelly Latulippe-Klimas of the Rosita Lee Music and Dance Centers, Hudson, New Hampshire), will take part on a concert tour of Ireland from July 14 to 22nd. Performances will include July 17th at the Civic Theater in Tallaght, July 18th at the Cabra Castle, Kings Court, Cavan, and in Limerick on July 20th. |
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Future events |
Beltango Concert, Ljubljana – Sloveniaby Harley Jones |
 The highly regarded tango quintet Beltango perform in concert on Saturday April 13th, 8pm, at Dvorana Tabor, Ljubljana, Slovenia. Booking essential due to the limited number of audience. Tel.: 041 769 344 or SMS-mail: info@vija-vaja.orgCDs available online at: Beltango |
CNIMA J. Mornet Courses for April, Auvergne – Franceby Rob Howard |
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| The next CNIMA J.Mornet accordion course takes place from April 22nd to 27th at Les Ludines, 63950 Saint-Sauves d’Auvergne. The ‘stage’ course caters for all styles and all levels with the center team, this time including Claude Thomain amongst the team of teachers. Places are limited, so sign up now! The course includes: - ‘The Tango’, with William Sabatier - open to accordions and bandoneons. THE French specialist tango expert reveals all its secrets to interpret this magical dance. - Introduction to piano jazz with Mathieu Barbier. If you have played mostly classic or variety, will an excursion into the world of jazz tempt you? Mathieu awaits you! From April 29th to May 4th: - Support rhythmic Meurgé Pascal. How to accompany the main styles (musette, swing, blues, Latin, ...). - Ensemble playing - come work your scores led the team CNIMA. Success! The course will include practical tips and instrumental techniques, MIDI and digital accordions, playing and improvising in the gypsy jazz style, stress management, and more. Jacques Mornet has recently released his teaching book Jacques Mornet's [non] Method Book with Video Support. Purchase at: Jacques Mornet For further information view the website at CNIMA J.Mornet or email: cnima@wanadoo.fr |
Rob Reich’s April Gig list, California – USAby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Rob Reich, also a composer and pianist, performs as a soloist and with bands such as Tin Hat, Gaucho, and The Nice Guy Trio. He is based in San Francisco.Rob Reich performs during April, as follows: April 15th, 7pm - 9pm – solo accordion, Divine Café, 1600 Stockton St, San Francisco April 16th, 7pm - 10pm - Kally Price & Rob Reich duet, Blush Wine Bar, 476 Castro St, San Francisco April 17th, 9pm - 11pm - Scott Amendola/Todd Sickafoose Confab, Duende April 18th, 6pm - 8pm – Gaucho, Tartine Bakery, 600 Guerrero St, SF April 18th, 9.30pm – 11.30pm – Gaucho, Yoshi's, Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland April 19th, 8pm - 10pm - Todd Sickafoose's Tiny Resistors, Red Poppy Art House April 21st, 2pm - 4pm - Porto Franco Klezmer All-Stars, Klezmer Brunch, Porto Franco Art Parlor April 22nd, 6pm - 9pm – solo accordion, Loring Café, 37 Grand Ave, Oakland April 23rd, 7pm - 10pm - Kally Price & Rob Reich duet, Blush Wine Bar, 476 Castro St, San Francisco April 24th, 8pm - 10pm – Gaucho, Amnesia, 853 Valencia St, San Francisco April 26th, 5.30pm – 7.30pm – Tin Hat, Nasher Sculpture Gallery, Dallas, Texas April 30th, 7pm - 10pm - Kally Price & Rob Reich duet, Blush Wine Bar, 476 Castro St, San Francisco For further information email: robbyreichmusic@gmail.com |
Jack Emblow & Tony Compton @ Soar Valley AC, Leicestershire – UKby Rob Howard |
 Jazz entertainers Jack Emblow & Tony Compton are the guests at the Soar Valley Accordion Club on Saturday April 20th, 8pm. In support are Harry Hussey and Alan Young, both also jazz accordion entertainers of renown. There will be trade stands featuring Birmingham Accordion Centre, Accordion World magazine, and Kestrel Publications.The venue is the Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE7 7PR. The organizer is David Price. For further information email: dpmusic@hotmail.co.uk |
Giancarlo Caporilli Concert, Rome – Italyby Rob Howard |
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| Accordionist Giancarlo Caporilli performs in concert at the Teatro Principe, Palestrina, on Saturday April 20th, 8.30pm. The city of Palestrina is in the province of Lazio, about 35 km east of Rome. For further information email: info@giancarlocaporilli.net |
1st Festival d’Accordéon, Beauraing – Belgiumby Rob Howard |
 An accordion festival takes place on April 21st, 11am onwards, at the Salle l’Espérance, Pondrome, Beauraing, Belgium. Accordionists appearing include Erika, Anthony Basilico, Claude Martin, Sylviane Mercier, Daniel Dropsy, and Laura Namur.For further information email: Jacquet.paul@skynet.be |
Serenellini Demonstration Evenings, Birmingham – UKby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 There will be demonstrations of Serenellini accordions on the 4th Tuesday of every month, from 7 to 11pm, at the Birmingham Accordion Centre (proprietor Robert Beecroft), 131 Garrison Street (on the corner with Garland Street), Birmingham B9 4DE. With free light refreshments.For further information email: admin@accordioncentre.com |
CD Reviews |
“Wing Span” – Contemporary Danish Accordion Music & Classical Works CD by Adam Ørvadby Alessandro Mugnoz |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of “Wing Span” – Contemporary Danish Accordion Music & Classical Works CD by Adam Ørvad, in Italian language, reviewed by Alessandro Mugnoz. |
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Claudio Jacomucci new CDby Claudio Jacomucci |
 Claudio Jacomucci releasing his new CD with eTracks titled 'Beyond', catalog: CJ201 with sound samples. Music performed by Claudio Jacomucci. Purchase online. |
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Deschamps Channel April – Web TV Showsby Harley Jones |
 Deschamps Channel 18th and 19th April – Web TV ShowFocus featuring Jerome Richard on April 18th. The Culture featuring Viatcheslav Semionov on April 19th - live analysis of his 3 Caprices |
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