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Weekly News from Around the World - 12-Aug-2011
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Mario Moreschi Passes Away, Castelfidardo - Italy
Friedrich Lips Future Engagements – Netherlands, Germany, Russia etc.
Deschamps Channel, Web TV 100% Live Teaching of Accordion - France
Wedding in the Schlüchttal Accordion Orchestra, Gurtweil - Germany
15th Accordion Week and 16th Trofeo Nationale de Fisarmonica, Alcobaça‏ - Portugal

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

5th Accordion Art Festival, Pineto – Italy
Dr. Robert Young McMahan and Dr. Paul Cohen Present World Premiere
Domi and Roman’s Popular Training Course, La Bourboule - France
‘A Jimmy Shand Dance Party’ CD, Scotland – UK
‏‘14 Years Ago’ – NZ Symphony Orchestra Features Accordionist

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Serbian Duo of Petar Maric and Alexander Nikolic Perform at Castelfidardo – Italy
Manfred Leuchter "All-Star" Band For Würselen Concert - Germany
Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini at Peekskill Italian Festa, New York - USA‏
Nick Ariondo Peforms in L A Opera’s ‘Brundibar’, Hollywood – USA
‘Accordion Hallucinations’ Concert, Vancouver – Canada
Diatonic Button Accordion Workshop, Scotland – UK

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Don Grzanna selling his CDs
Nihad Hrustanbegovic selling new CD
August Accordion USA News Online 1st August
August 2011 Diatonic News Online 1st August
August 2011 Accordion Russia News Online 1st August

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Mario Moreschi Passes Away, Castelfidardo - Italy

by Accordions Worldwide

With deep sadness, AWW regrets to announce the death last night (10th August during the night), after a short illness of Mario Moreschi. He was 65 years.

Mario was a founder member of the Pasco company and grandson of Giuseppe Moreschi. The Moreschi accordion celebrated its centenary last year.

Picture right: Mario Moreschi at the Pasco Italia / Paolo Soprani stand at the Frankfurt Musik Messe in March 2011.

He leaves a wife Daniela, a daughter Martina and son Michele. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

The funeral will be on Saturday morning, 13 August, in Castlefidardo.

Friedrich Lips Future Engagements – Netherlands, Germany, Russia etc.

by Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions

Leading artist and teacher Friedrich Lips has the following engagements listed:

August 24th – Zutphen, Netherlands; performance of ‘Seven Words’ for bayan, violoncello and chamber orchestra, by Sofia Gubaidulina, who will be present at the concert
August 26th – master class on ‘Vladislav Solotaryov’, Zutphen
August 27th – performance of ‘In croce’ by S.Gubaidulina, Zutphen

September 5th - concert with ‘Piazzolla-Studio’, Bishkek, Kyrgistan (former USSR)
September 6th – master class, Ebendorf, Germany
September30th - solo and duo concert with Vladimir Toncha (cello), Hamburg, Germany

October 4th – ‘Seven Words’ in memoriam of T. Mynbayev, Concert Hall, Gnessin Music Academy, Moscow, Russia
October 9th – ‘Seven Words’ and Piazzolla programme, Minsk, Belarus
October 27th to November 2nd - head of the jury, ‘Coupe Friedrich Lips’, Yemanzhelinsk and Chelyabinsk, Russia

November 24th to 28th - Gubaidulina Festival, Moscow:
November 25th – ‘Under the Sign of Scorpio’ for Bayan and Large Orchestra in Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, Moscow, Valery Polyansky, conducting
November 27th – ‘Tatar Dance’ for bayan and 2 double bass in House of Composers
November 28th – ‘Fachwerk’ for bayan, percussion and chamber orchestra, Great Hall of Conservatory, Michael Agrest, conducting
November 28th - adjudicator at ‘Coupe Byelogorya’, Belgorod, Russia

December 14th to 18th – Festival, ‘Bayan and bayanists’, Moscow

Friedrich Lips is one of the world’s foremost accordion players and teachers. Since 1971 Friedrich Lips has been teaching at the Gnessin Institute in Moscow, having studied there between 1967 and 1974, and in 1989 he became a Professor. As a player, he won first prize in 1969 at the Klingenthal Competition, and has since performed with distinction in concert halls around Russia and in many other countries.

For further information email: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at
View and listen to sound samples of 23 CD's available at Friedrich Lips site.

Deschamps Channel, Web TV 100% Live Teaching of Accordion - France

by Harley Jones

The Deschamps Channel is an exciting form of reality TV and music education where you can follow the accordion master classes of Frédéric Deschamps live as they happen, or view the Video Library of past master classes which is available online at all the time.

The schedule of live master classes will be announced on the website of Frédéric Deschamps.

For example, next week, 18.30 to 22.30 hours French time Monday 15th to Friday 19th August, you can hear master classes by: Christel Sautaux (Switzerland), Evin Kelly (Ireland), Jose Dias and Natanael Teixeira (Portugal), Alexander Kolovski (Macedonia), Matthias Matzke (Germany), Grayson Masefield (New Zealand), as well as courses on Skype with various international artists. The courses are taught in English, French and Italian.

Viewers can also participate by asking questions through the page and Skype and Frédéric Deschamps will respond directly by video.

Next week you are invited to enjoy the musical colors of performers from many countries.

Frédéric Deschamps is further planning to take this technology with him when he makes master classes in other countries of the world as well. View on the Frédéric Deschamps website.

Wedding in the Schlüchttal Accordion Orchestra, Gurtweil - Germany

by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

With beautiful weather during the school holidays the members of Schlüchttal-Akkordeon-Orchester Gurtweil e.V were making music at the wedding of Christian and Angelica in the splendid church of Weilheimto to ensure it was a most memorable day.

The newlyweds and their guests could not resist moving their feet to the carefully selected titles, such as choral, rock and even Flashdance. The performance of the orchestra was honored with thunderous applause, especially when they performed a song for the couple that had been secretly rehearsed.

A joyous occasion for Christian and Angelica with everyone sharing a love of fine music for a very happy occasion.

For further information email: vorstand@sao-gurtweil.de

15th Accordion Week and 16th Trofeo Nationale de Fisarmonica, Alcobaça‏ - Portugal

by Francesca Pigini, Pigini Accordion Factory

Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi and Luca Lucini, Orquestra e Coral de Alcoba conductor Anibal Freire

Pictures above: Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi and Luca Lucini, Orquestra e Coral de Alcoba conducted by Anibal Freire in the beautiful Monastery of Alcobaça, a World Heritage Site and one of seven Wonders of Portugal.

The XV International Accordion Week included the XVI National Trophy of Accordion, with special concerts and events, which made this event one of the best ever Trofeo Nationale. It was a great success!

The 2011 Trofeo Nationale offered about 40 events involving about 40 young accordionists from north to south with a very strong educational component, lots of encouragement and a warm presence amongst all the participants.

As usual, a master class took place, this time by Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi as well as high-class concerts. A highlight was the closing concert with João Barradas (picture right) the Tango Duo of Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi and Luca Lucini and the Orquestra e Coral de Alcoba conducted by Anibal Freire at the Monastery of Alcobaça,.

The Association of Accordion and Orchestra of Alcobaça have, once again, produced a high quality international event for accordion in Portugal, greatly enjoyed by all those who attended.

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

5th Accordion Art Festival, Pineto – Italy

by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

During the 5th Accordion Art Festival Pineto special concerts with Igor Zavadsky (Ukraine) and the great Friedrich Lips (Russia) took place. The international jury included artists such as Zorica Karakutovska, Frederic Deschamps, Herbert Scheibenreif as well as some of the best known Italian masters.

Picture left, Artistic Director Renzo Ruggieri and Friedrich Lips.

The Orpheus Awards (annual critics' prizes) went to: Caesare Chiacchiaretta, El Alma de Piazzolla (Quartet Suarez Paz) for the classical accordion, Daniele Di Bonaventura Sine Nomine (Harmonia Mundi) for the accordion and jazz, Bube Sapravie, B. Petrus Spaghetti Sauce (Most Records) for World Music, and a special Orpheus career award to Friedrich Lips.

The Italian selection for the next Trophée Mondial CMA (Pineto, September 13th to 18th) and the CIA Coupe Mondiale (China, October 1st to 6th) has accepted eight candidates amongst the classical categories, and virtuoso categories: Sciammarella Simone, Francesco Bracci, Domenico D'Annunzio, Bosic Lorenzo, Andrea Di Giacomo, Matthew Petronio, George Albanian, and Antonio Simeone.

The National Final of Roland V-Accordion has seen the triumph of Pietro Adragna in the senior and Andrea Di Giacomo in the junior category.

The Artistic Direction was Renzo Ruggieri, and Salvatore Cauteruccio was the President of the festival, and Claudio Azzaro the Secretary.

The next edition will take place in the first week of June 2012.

For further information email: info@accordionartfestival.com
View and listen to sound samples of 8 CD's available at Renzo Ruggieri site.

Dr. Robert Young McMahan and Dr. Paul Cohen Present World Premiere

by Rita Barnea

Dr. Robert Young McMahan (accordion) and Dr. Paul Cohen (soprano saxophone) presented the World Premiere of Dr. McMahan's composition, "Romp II" at the Tenri Cultural Center.

The premiere was held during the 17th Annual 2011 AAA Master Class and Workshop Series organized and hosted by AAA Board member, Dr. William Schimmel. The composition was very enthusiastically received by the audience.

Listen to the video of the World Premiere at:
http://www.accordion-space4u.com/user.aspx?user=6&item=6&id=228

This unique composition for accordion and saxophone clearly displayed the virtuosic skills of classical saxophonist, Dr. Paul Cohen in addition to the performance skills of Dr. McMahan on accordion.

During the performance, the audience enjoyed the interwoven melodies of saxophone and accordion and a contemporary sound that was exciting yet lyrical at times.

Domi and Roman’s Popular Training Course, La Bourboule - France

by Harley Jones

For the last 9 years, the Music Association of Dores has organized summer accordion training courses with teachers Domi Emorine and Roman Jbanov. The first week of August included players from 5 countries: France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Russia, and Kazakhstan.

Due to the large numbers attending, Domi and Roman brought in an assistant, Félicien Brut, so that each of the trainees benefited from one period a day with the different teachers. The training course was opened up to every level and to all ages, and different music styles were approached: variety, classic, musette, and jazz.

The training course was held in the premises of the Casino Municipal of La Bourboule. The second day, Domi and Roman, as the Paris Moscou Duo, presented their new album, featuring music by Franck Angelis, in a concert open to the public.

This concert was like a musical trip from Russia to France, by imagining the ‘Troika in the Winter’ of Shalaiev, and by singing Russian and French popular airs.

The end of the training course was followed by a video of the first and last day when students saw their progress made during the training course, after which the trainees gave a concert in the room of the city hall of the Mont Dore. Everybody left satisfied with their musical week with the intention to return in further training courses.

You can follow the information of the activities of Domi Emorine and Roman Jbanov on their site: Paris Moscou Duo
Available online is original music by Franck Angelis.

Paris Moscou Duo, Domi Emorine & Roman Jbanov concert

‘A Jimmy Shand Dance Party’ CD, Scotland – UK

by Rob Howard

‘A Jimmy Shand Dance Party’, an LP recorded in 1955 by Jimmy Shand and his Scottish Dance Band, has been released on CD. In the 1950s the legendary button accordionist Jimmy Shand was at the height of his popularity, and his recordings and broadcasts personified Scottish dance music for people in many countries around the world. A most prolific recording artiste, Shand’s LPs, EPs and single releases were eagerly sought, and his music was always cleanly played and made cheerful listening.

Tracks: ‘Grand March’, ‘Canadian Barn Dance’, ‘Glasgow Highlanders’, ‘Hesitation Waltz’, ‘Highland Scottische’, ‘Flowers of Edinburgh’, ‘Pride Of Erin’, ‘Strip The Willow’.

For further information email: info@footstompin.com

‏‘14 Years Ago’ – NZ Symphony Orchestra Features Accordionist

by Rob Howard

Along with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra is the only other fully professional Symphony Orchestra in New Zealand. During the past week, they have been performing music to the 1921 classic silent movie ‘The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse’, about the life of a Tango instructor (played by Rudolf Valentino).

Under the baton of Sir William Southgate, the orchestra performs through the entire movie. Throughout, their timing has to be exact, to combine with the movie, which certainly kept the conductor and orchestra on their toes!

A standout feature was accordionist Tatiana Lanchtchikova. As well as being a vital part of the orchestra, on many occasions she performed solo, which was extremely well received by the sellout audiences, which averaged over 1,500 a night.

Future events

Serbian Duo of Petar Maric and Alexander Nikolic Perform at Castelfidardo – Italy

by Harley Jones

On September 24th the Serbian Duo of Petar Maric and Aleksandar Nikolic will perform a concert as part of the 36th Castelfidardo Premio Concorso & Festival Internazionale Fisarmonica in Italy.

Peter Maric (accordion), winner of Coupe Mondiale and Trophée Mondial classical and entertainment categories and Aleksandar Nikolic (bandoneon) Astor Piazzolla Music Award winner and leader of the highly regarded Beltango Quintet will perform a program titled "Buttons and Bellows, Finally Together" in reference to "After 15 years of collaboration, they finally meet each other on the concert stage" .....

The program will include compositions by Franck Angelis, Zolotariev, Voytenko, Vlasov, Galliano, Piazzolla and by Aleksandar Nikolic.

Manfred Leuchter "All-Star" Band For Würselen Concert - Germany

by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

Well known Manfred Leuchter has gathered a range of musicians around him (with whom he has worked with in recent years) to form an "All-Star" band for a big open-air concert on 20th August in Burg Wilhelmstein in Würselen (near Aachen) in Germany.

This concert is designed to compliment the performance of Manfred Leuchter with other musicians including specially flown-in guests: guitarist Ian Melrose from Scotland, NY-based Syrian clarinet virtuoso Kinan Azmeh, vocalist Dima Orsho from Damascus, the Iranischen percussion-magician Afra Mussawisade and of course the stellar Leuchter band of Antoine Pütz (bass), Steffen Thormählen (drums), Christoph Titz (trombone) und Sebastian Pottmeier (saxophone).

A not to be missed concert!!

Tickets available from: http://tickets.burg-wilhelmstein.com/single.php?cid=354

Mario Tacca and Mary Mancini at Peekskill Italian Festa, New York - USA‏

by Harley Jones

Accordionist Mario Tacca and vocalist Mary Mancini are performing once again at Peekskill's Italian Festa, New York, on Friday August 12th at 6.30pm and Sunday August 14th at 2.30pm.

Each set will be an hour-long performance. The event is an old-fashioned traditional Italian street festival with terrific food, rides for the kids, raffles, a tomato sauce contest, and of course, great Italian music!

For further information email: mariobtacca@hotmail.com
Original music available online at Mario Tacca.

Nick Ariondo Peforms in L A Opera’s ‘Brundibar’, Hollywood – USA

by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

Well-known accordionist and composer Nick Ariondo performs with a small ensemble (MD James Conlon), in ‘Brundibar’ - a Children's Opera, by Hans Krasa - at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, Hollywood, CA.

There are 4 performances, on August 13th and 14th, at 11.30am and 2pm each day. Admission is free. ‘Brundibar’ is an L A Opera production.

For further information email: accomusic@nickariondo.com

‘Accordion Hallucinations’ Concert, Vancouver – Canada

by Rob Howard

‘Accordion Hallucinations’ Concert poster

‘Accordion Hallucinations’ is the somewhat enigmatic title of a concert taking place on September 6th, 9pm, involving Eugene Chadbourne, The Accordion Orchestra, Lewis Holloway, Poly Hatchet, and more, at Nyala African/Ethiopian Cuisine, 4148 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Described in publicity as ‘A night of weird accordion at Nyala!’, this concert promises many surprises!

Diatonic Button Accordion Workshop, Scotland – UK

by Rob Howard

Graeme Mackay is organising his annual workshop for British chromatic button accordions, B/C/C# systems, from September 8th to 11th, in the Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, Scotland.

Tuition is provided by Graeme and Jim Mackay.

The program includes day and afternoon workshops, followed by evening entertainment. Full weekend is £220 including breakfast, lunch dinner and bed along with 3 days tuition.

For further information email: graeme@mackaymusic.co.uk

New and Updated Sites

Don Grzanna selling his CDs

by Donald E Grzanna

Don Grzanna selling his 4 CDs titled 'Accordion Music', catalog: dgrzanna201, 'Accordion Variety', catalog: dgrzanna202, 'Plays Around The World', catalog: dgrzanna203 and 'Holiday For Accordion', catalog: dgrzanna204 with sound samples. Music performed by Don Grzanna. Purchase online.

Nihad Hrustanbegovic selling new CD

by Nihad Hrustanbegovic

Nihad Hrustanbegovic selling his CD titled 'Opus 7 The Cross-over', catalog: nihad301 with sound samples. Music performed by Nihad Hrustanbegovic. Purchase online.