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20th Annivesary, Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini, Florence - Italy
Tian Jianan Releases Free Bass Accordion Solo Album, Beijing - China
Renzo Ruggieri Arrangement, Volo Degli Angeli (Flight of the Angels) Now Available - Italy
Reports for Concerts, Masterclasses, Competitions, Festivals, etc. |
Ionica Minune and Group, Recent Concert - Serbia
NAO Southern Area Accordion Festival Results 2012, Dorset – UK
Nick Ariondo and John Acevedo Concert, California – USA
Grand Soufflet, Rennes – France
Eddie Giffney Performs with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - New Zealand
Massimo Andreotti at the 9th Festival of Accordion, Piazza al Serchio - Italy
Mazaika and the Meerkats TV Theme, London – UK
Pascal Savard Presents Au Bonheur de Nacre TV October Show - France
‘14 Years Ago’ – Maurice Larcange and Pascal Contet Join Forces
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The Stormin’ Norman Review, New Jersey – USA
Auckland Symphony Orchestra Concert, Takapuna – New Zealand
Kilfenora Ceili Band Concert, Limerick – Republic of Ireland
Lácides Romero Concert, Bogota – Colombia
George Zuchowski @ Leyland Accordion Club, Lancashire – UK
Morris Dancing Music Workshop, Grantham – UK
Berlin Akkordeon Quartett Concert, Berlin – Germany
Group and Individual Accordion Tuition, Istanbul – Turkey
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Finnish Accordion Association 60th Anniversary Celebration - Finlandby Minna Plihtari |
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  The Finnish Accordion Association (Suomen Harmonikkaliitto - SHL) celebrates its 60th Anniversary Concert on Saturday 17th November in the Tampere Hall.Performing are: - Finnish Youth Accordion Ensemble, the Prize Winner in the Pula competition in Croatia 2011 (photo above) - Maria Kalaniemi & Timo Alakotila - Sami Hopponen, 1st Prize in the "Golden Accordion" 2007 - Viivi Maria Saarenkylä, 1st Prize in the "Golden Accordion" 2010 - Jonna Pirttijoki, Master of Music, one of the top singer & accordionist - Julia Suihkola, 2nd Prize in the "Golden Accordion" 2012 - Kalle Makkonen, 1st Prize in the children's "Silver Accordion" in 2012 The Finnish Accordion Association (SHL) was founded in 1952 and the first President was Leander Norrback (picture right). Today, there are some 4,500 members all over Finland, including professional members as well as accordion amateurs. Approximately 60 regional member associations are also involved in the national association. Their two biggest annual events are: - Ships Cruise, Turku to Stockholm, the worlds most popular accordion cruise with 2,500 guests and performers. - Sata-Häme Soi Festival, known for the Golden and Silver accordion competitions and the International Primus Ikaalinen Competition. The Finnish Accordion Association is a member of the CIA since 1959. |
20th Annivesary, Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini, Florence - Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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 On Saturday November 10th 2012, the Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini, Villa Favard (Rovezzano), Florence celebrated the 20th anniversary of the accordion being 'upgraded' to degree level on the 13th April 1992. This established a Chair of Accordion and a degree course similar to the other instruments at the important Florentine institution. Ivano Battiston (picture above) was the founder and is still holder of the academic chair. Florence and Pesaro were the two cities to obtain the first accordion chairs in Italy. This achievement with important Italian music institutions rewarded the work of many musicians and teachers, who were promoting the concert accordion. It is to these teachers that this event extends a most heartfelt tribute. From 2pm there was a display by the Accordion Museum Castelfidardo and the famous collection fidardense.L introduced by Ivano Paterno, of the Conservatory of Castelfranco, Veneto. At 4pm, there was a Tribute to the Fathers of the Italian Accordion public meeting coordinated by Beniamino Bugiolacchi and Ivano Battiston, in which the speakers remembered the past and some ideas for the future. The concert, at 6pm, titled ‘Accordion: past, present and future’, involved by invitation some names that have and are still making the history of this instrument, as Gervasio Marcosignori (absent for family reasons), Paolo Gandolfi, Romano Benetello, Ivano Paterno, Caberlotto Roberto, Gilberto Meneghin, Francesco Gesualdi, Pietro Adragna and Ivano Battiston. Impressions of the 20th Anniversary in Florence: www.accordions.com/cherubini Further information email: ivanobattiston@gmail.com |
Tian Jianan Releases Free Bass Accordion Solo Album, Beijing - Chinaby Harley Jones |
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| Tian Jianan held a press conference and concert on the 10th November to release her new Free Bass Accordion Solo CD album featuring works, Jianan performed to win a number of international awards and competitions. The concert was held on the 10th floor of the Central Conservatory of Music. Tian Jianan performed classical and popular repertoire in the first and second half of her concert demonstrating the quality of musicianship which has won her two gold medals and one silver medal at the recent 65th Coupe Mondiale in Spoleto, Italy and the 37th Castelfidardo International Accordion Competition in Italy. The new CD has ten concert works by composers of Germany, Italy, Russia, China, France, Poland, Sweden and other countries and includes Tian Jianan’s analysis and summary for each work in Chinese and English. Tian Jianan has been a student at the Central Conservatory of Music Middle School for the last 6 years, teacher Cao Xiao-Qing. Coinciding is the 55th anniversary of the Central Conservatory of Music Middle School. Tian Jianan has dedicated the new CD to her school, as it was during these last 6 years of accordion courses, that she has won many Chinese and international competitions such as Klingenthal, Castelfidardo and the Coupe Mondiale. Further information and purchase the new CD at: tjianan02 |
Renzo Ruggieri Arrangement, Volo Degli Angeli (Flight of the Angels) Now Available - Italyby Harley Jones |
 Above is a video of Raffaele Crusco performing Volo Degli Angeli (Flight of the Angels) composed by Carmen Carrozza and arranged by Renzo Ruggieri (picture left) especially for international competitions. Arranger Renzo Ruggieri has now made this music available for sale at: rrenzo502 Its not often that such a superb arrangement, ideal for international entertainment categories, is available for sale. Raffaele Crusco won 2nd place in the 2012 Coupe Mondiale Virtuoso Entertainment category in Spoleto, Italy and Volo Degli Angeli was his opening piece for his Round 2 program. Other students of Renzo Ruggieri have performed this arrangement success in international competitions. 9 CD's and eTracks albums at: Renzo Ruggieri |
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Weaver Valley Accordion Band 30th Anniversary Concert, Cheshire - UKby Rob Howard |
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| The Weaver Valley Accordion Band (MD Ken Farran) celebrated their 30th anniversary with a memorable concert on November 10th at Frodsham Community Centre, Frodsham, Cheshire. The band opened in lively style with Sousa’s ‘Liberty Bell’, and followed with ‘Love is the sweetest thing’/Over the rainbow’, ‘Leonora’, ‘Fiddler on the roof’, ‘Perhaps’/’Sway’, ‘Voi Che Sapate’ (Mozart), ‘Cuckoo Waltz’/’Schneewaltzer’, ‘April in Portugal’/‘Spanish Eyes’, ‘Samorim’, ‘Blaze Away’, ‘Wien Bleibt Wien’, ‘O Sole Mio’/‘La Cumparsita’, ‘Lawrence of Arabia’, ‘Arnbacher March’, ‘La Paloma’, ‘New York, New York’, ‘Waltz No 2’ (Shostakovich), ‘Venetian Masquerade’, and ‘Radestzky March (J. Strauss Sr). The program was varied, well played, and drew two encores. There were excellent spots from band members Jean Finney, singing and playing (guitar), her own compositions, Mike Turner performing three George Formby songs on his banjolele, and the accordion duo Ken and Wendy Farran. Founded in 1982 by accordion teacher and NAO Vice President Ken Farran, the Weaver Valley Accordion Band have performed at many concerts, special events and competitions, and has performed in Germany and the Netherlands. For further information email: jean.finney@ntlworld.com |
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Ionica Minune and Group, Recent Concert - Serbiaby Harley Jones |
 There are three videos of a recent concert by Romanian Ionica Minune and his Group in Serbia.The first two videos were published last week. The third video is published now. Ionica Minune has travelled and performed in many parts of the world (such as France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Japan and even Malaysia) to acclaim for his excellent music. Enjoy. |
NAO Southern Area Accordion Festival Results 2012, Dorset – UKby Rob Howard |
 The National Accordion Organization Southern Area Accordion Festival, organized by Bob Downer, took place on Saturday November 3rd at The Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne, Dorset. The adjudicators were Colin Whitfield and Samantha Catling.Results: 9 and Under Solo: 1st - Sophia Luck Beginners - Under 11: 1st - Oscar Luck Folk: 1st - Egidio Spadaccini, 2nd - Janice Ledwith, 3rd - Ian Aitkenhead Continental: 1st - Egidio Spadaccini, 2nd - Michael Price Open Duet – Adults: 1st Helen Newton and Nigel Pasby Open Premier Duet: 1st - Helen Newton and Nigel Pasby Accordion with another instrument: 1st - Celia Ashley and Hilary Tilley Beginners - Over 16: 1st - Ian Aitkenhead Beginners - 11 to 16: 1st - Russell Payne Composition: 1st - Richard Brunning, 2nd - Celia Ashley Polka: 1st - Adam Smith, 2nd - Egidio Spadaccini Open Duet - Children/Beginners: 1st - Russell Payne and Sue Dickins, 2nd - Toby Quinn and Adam Quinn Open Group - Children/Beginners: 1st - Kennet Accordion Training Orchestra Girls Group, 2nd - Kennet Accordion Training Orchestra Boys Band Solo - 15 and under: 1st - Adam Smith Open Solo: 1st - Adrienne Griffiths, 2nd - Adam Smith, 3rd - Helen Newton Musette: 1st - Egidio Spadaccini, 2nd - Adam Smith Accordion Club Band: 1st - South Hampshire Accordion Club Band Advanced Group - Own Choice: 1st - Kennacity Open Group – Adults: 1st - Kennet Accordion Group, 2nd – Kennacity, 3rd - South Hampshire Accordion Group Open Art Level Group: 1st - Kennet Group Elementary Orchestra: 1st - Kennet Accordion Training Orchestra Accordion Mixed Ability Band: 1st - Chris Carrington Accordion Band Advanced Orchestra - Test Piece: 1st - Kennet Accordion Orchestra Advanced Orchestra - Own Choice: 1st - Kennet Accordion Orchestra Accordion Band – Open: 1st - Kennet Accordion Orchestra, 2nd - Solent Accordions, 3rd - Kennet Accordion Training Orchestra Entertainment – Group: 1st - Twynham Accordioholics Entertainment – Band: 1st - Kennet Accordions The next NAO Southern Area Accordion Festival takes place on Saturday November 2nd 2013 at The Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1AS. Festival Organiser/Information/Entry Forms: Bob Downer, 212 Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 2BZ; telephone: 01202 – 885192; email: naouk@btinternet.com |
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Nick Ariondo and John Acevedo Concert, California – USAby Harley Jones |
Perpetual Motion solo - Paganini, arr. Ariondo
| Video of Nick Ariondo, accordionist and composer, performing at his recent concert with viola virtuoso John Acevedo. Above are two videos of works that were performed at concert, held at the Sanctuary at First Baptist Church of Glendale, on November 7th. The first video, Ariondo's "Kalamatiano for Viola & Accordion" is an international prize-winning composition and winner of Italy's Ancona Prize. The Ariondo/Acevedo duo was invited to perform the "Kalamatiano" at the 17th International Viola Congress where they received a standing ovation and consecutive curtain calls. The music is available from Acco-Music Publications. For further information email: accomusic@nickariondo.com |
Grand Soufflet, Rennes – Franceby Rob Howard |
 Le Grand Soufflet, which took place from October 11th to 20th in Rennes, Brittany, is a festival of mainly Cajun and Zydeco music. The festival attracted 12,500 spectators and there were 24 shows and dances, featuring CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Cory Pesaturo, Bonbon, Steve Riley & Whiskey Women, Pigalle, Malice, D’Tinto, and others.Next year’s event is set for October 10th to 19th 2013. For further information email: info@legrandsoufflet.fr |
Eddie Giffney Performs with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - New Zealandby Heather Masefield |
 2010 New Zealand Accordion Champion Eddie Giffney is a 3rd year student at the University of Auckland School of Music. On the 9th November, Eddie Giffney performed his final piano recital. Two days later he performed with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra at the Trusts Stadium, Waitakere premiering his arrangement of the Vivaldi's Violin Concerto in G minor - 3rd Mvt arrranged for accordion and string orchestra as part of his university studies. This superb arrangement was well received by the hundreds of locals who had come to see the "meet the instruments" section of the event in an informal setting. |
Massimo Andreotti at the 9th Festival of Accordion, Piazza al Serchio - Italyby Harley Jones |
| The video above is Massimo Andreotti at the 9th Festival of Accordion, Piazza al Serchio, (Garfagnana) in July 2012. For the complete DVD, contact Videomix. Videomix production of Guidi and Muccini, Castelnuovo Garfagnana (LU) 0583644264 videomix@videomixonline.it |
Mazaika and the Meerkats TV Theme, London – UKby Rob Howard |
 The duo Mazaika – Igor Outkine (accordion) and Elizabeth Harrson (violin) – have recorded the well known ‘Coronation Street’ theme tune in polka style for a TV commercial for a ‘Compare the Market’ with the meerkats advert. |
Pascal Savard Presents Au Bonheur de Nacre TV October Show - Franceby Harley Jones |
| Accordion TV program 'Au Bonheur de Nacre' (28:02 mins) presented by Pascal Savard (picture left) and TV station LM tv Sarthe (http://www.lmtv.fr), was broadcast late October 2012. This program features accordionists: Felician Brut and Pierre Laval. LM tv - Sarthe is a local television, news, culture and entertainment TV station, located in Le Mans. Le Mans is a city in France, located on the Sarthe River. The LM tv station covers Maine, Anjou and Touraine on channel 23. |
‘14 Years Ago’ – Maurice Larcange and Pascal Contet Join Forcesby Rob Howard |
  The Accordions Worldwide news for November 20th 1998 included a report of master classes in Paris, France, given by Maurice Larcange (pictured right) and Pascal Contet (pictured left). Maurice Larcange (1927-2007) was both an internationally famous star of musette music and the founder of an accordion school that has produced a large number of star performers. Pascal Contet is still a very active concert accordionist and teacher. DANGER AND TRAPS - FRANCE Contributed by Frédéric Deschamps On October 31st and November 1st, master classes were held by two entirely different performers with almost opposite repertoires: Maurice Larcange, the ‘Musette Star’ and Pascal Contet, a specialist in contemporary music. The two classes took place in a new school run by Jérôme Richard and Frédéric Deschamps in Paris, as a way of inaugurating the school. Maurice Larcange shared his professional experience by covering on-stage behaviour, choosing a pseudonym, dangers and traps of the profession, information about the many works composed by him, and advice on album recording. Pascal Contet incites and provokes composers to write works for the accordion. During his masterclass, students shared his ‘Techno-Electro-Acoustical’ experiences, and had a taste of improvisation by creating an ensemble piece. The entire weekend proved full of surprises. |
Future events |
Karen Tweed's Tour Dates – Sweden, UK, Denmarkby Harley Jones |
 Accordionist Karen Tweed has the following dates in her diary:November 16th – the May Monday Quintet with Timo Alakotila (piano), Karen Tweed (accordion), Roger Tallroth (guitar), Emma Reid (fiddle), Timo Myllkangas (double bass) – concert at 7pm in the Vernissa Hall, Tikkurila, Vantaa, and at 8.30pm, jam session & dance in the Vernissa Café, Tikkurila, Vantaa November 18th - Karen Tweed teaching at Dursley, Gloucestershire, England November 22nd - Karen Tweed teaching at Droitwich; Chrissy: 01905 799237 / 07766911714 November 24th - Karen Tweed & Timo Alakotila (May Monday) performing at the 20th Anniversary Celebrations at Halkaerkro, Near Nibe, Jutland, Denmark For further information email: karentweed@yahoogroups.co.uk |
The Stormin’ Norman Review, New Jersey – USAby Rob Howard |
 Accordionist Bruce Gassman teams up with pianist/vocalist Stormin’ Norman Seldin, and others, in a concert at The Lanes at Sea Girt, Sea Girt, New Jersey, on November 17th, 8pm. |
Auckland Symphony Orchestra Concert, Takapuna – New Zealandby Heather Masefield |
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| The Auckland Symphony Orchestra perform in concert on Sunday November 18th, 2.30pm, at the Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna. The guest conductor will be Gary Daverne and the solo accordionist is Stephanie Poole. The programme includes ‘Daverne - A Musical Party’. Gary (founder conductor of the ASO) will be conducting music from the film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and the premiere of his composition, ‘Musical Party for Solo Accordion and Orchestra’. Stephanie Poole, three-times winner of the New Zealand Solo Accordion Championship, will play the solo accordion part in this composition, which is dedicated to the late Silvio De Pra. This community concert is a family-friendly event with an orchestral programme designed to entertain all ages. For further information email: ghia@ihug.co.nz |
Kilfenora Ceili Band Concert, Limerick – Republic of Irelandby Rob Howard |
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| The Kilfenora Ceili Band perform in concert at the Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick, on November 18th, 8pm. Founded in County Clare in 1909, the Kilfenora are Ireland’s longest established ceili band. The band nowadays also frequently performs on concert stages in addition to playing for dancing. The current line-up is John Lynch – accordion, banjo - Claire Griffin, Tim Collins – concertina, flutes - Anthony Quigney, Garry Shannon, fiddles – Anne-Marie McCormack, Anne Rynne, Eimear Howley, Sinead Heagney, piano - Fintan McMahon, drums - Sean Griffin. For further information email: jlynch.ennis@eircom.net |
Lácides Romero Concert, Bogota – Colombiaby Rob Howard |
 On Monday November 19th, 5pm, accordionist Lácides Romero and clarinet player Francisco Romero will perform a concert of classical music in the Auditorium of the Centro Cultural Gabriel Betancourt Mejía of the Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, Bogota. Free admission.The program includes: ‘Allemande and Gigue in G Major’ - G.F. Handel (accordion solo) ‘Señor Jou’ - Pablo R. Camacaro (clarinet solo) Variations on ‘Carnaval of Venice’ (Duo) ‘Hungarian Dance No 6’ – J. Brahms ‘Czardas’ – V. Monti ‘Hora Stacatto’ – G. Dinicu ‘Intermezzo No. 1’ - Luis A. Calvo ‘Malvaloca’ (Danza) - Luis A. Calvo ‘Sandino’ (Fox-Trot) - Efraín Orozco ‘Emma’ (Danza) - Carmen Manrique ‘A Yolombó’ (Pasillo) - Carlos Vieco ‘María Eugenia’ (Danza) - Carlos Vieco ‘Atardecer’ (Pasillo) - Carlos Vieco For further information email: lacidesromero@gmail.com |
George Zuchowski @ Leyland Accordion Club, Lancashire – UKby Rob Howard |
 Accordion entertainer George Zuchowski is the guest at Leyland Accordion Club on Wednesday November 21st, 8pm. The venue is The Priory Club, Broadfield Drive, Leyland, Lancashire PR25 1QN. The organizer is David Batty.For further information email: david@accordionclub.co.uk |
Morris Dancing Music Workshop, Grantham – UKby Rob Howard |
| A one day course for playing Morris dance tunes (any instruments), organized by JS Arts, takes place on November 24th at The Archway, 15 Swinegate, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6RJ. The course leader is the melodeon player Liam Robinson. For further information email: jsarts09@gmail.com |
Berlin Akkordeon Quartett Concert, Berlin – Germanyby Rob Howard |
 The Berlin Akkordeon Quartett perform at WABE, Danziger Strabe 101, 10405 Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, on Thursday November 29th, 8pm.For further information email: kontakt@akkordeonquartett.de |
Group and Individual Accordion Tuition, Istanbul – Turkeyby Rob Howard |
| The Turkish accordion association Iberya Özkan Akordeon Tölyesi offers accordion tuition at the GÜRCÜ SANAT EVI (Georgian Arts Hall), Istanbul, and every Wednesday, 7.30pm until 10pm, there is a well supported accordion workshop. There is also a range of tuition offered for many other instruments at GÜRCÜ SANAT EVI. For further information email: ibeka@mynet.com |
CD Reviews |
More From Less CD by Stas Venglevskiby Joan C. Sommers |
 CD Reviews Index for the Review of More From Less CD by Stas Venglevski, in English language, reviewed by Joan Cochran Sommers. |
New and Updated Sites |
Karen Fremar New Musicby Karen Fremar |
 Karen Fremar - accordionist, composer, releases 4 new original compositions for accordion, available for purchase online.'Lemony Yellow', catalog: kfremar-FB-801, 'Movin’ On', catalog: kfremar-FB-803, 'March', catalog: kfremar-A-103, and 'Trail Ride', catalog: kfremar-A-113. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Gary Dahl updates musicby Gary Dahl |
 Gary Dahl - Author, composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator announces the following updated music titles for purchase on-line. 'Besame Mucho', catalog: DH0153, 'You Belong To My Heart', catalog: DH0161, 'La Vie En Rose', catalog: DH0181, and 'Spanish Eyes', catalog: DH0220. Samples for this music is now available at the Music For Accordion web site. The music is in eSheet format e-mailed directly to your computer. Easy purchase with credit card. |
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