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8th International Competition for Diatonic Accordion (Styrian Type) World Championship 2013 - Austriaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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Daily Reports, Pictures and Results in English and German at: 2013Diatonic |
CMA Trophée Mondial 2013, Samara - Russiaby Anna Bodell |
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![]() CMA President Frédéric Deschamps states “We are delighted to be returning to Samara, venue for the Trophée Mondiale in 2007 for what is sure to be a great festival”. With over €20,000 prizemoney. Categories for competition include Classical (Senior & Junior), National Trophée, Variéte (Senior & Junior), Diatonic Variéte and new for 2013, Bayan Mix and Ensemble. Full details of the category requirements, travel to Samara, hotel accommodation, visa details, a draft schedule of events etc can all be found on the CMA website. Online entries is open Closing Date is 14th July 2013. For further information Anna Bodell@c.m.a@btinternet.com |
Mika Väyrynen’s Bach Recordings Project, Helsinki - Finlandby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
![]() On June 3rd and 4th, Mika Väyrynen will record the world recording premiere of the concerto for accordion and symphony orchestra ‘Prophecy’, by the famous Estonian composer Erkki-Sven Tüür, with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Olari Elts (who won the Sibelius competition for conductors in the year 2000). The concerto was premiered in autumn 2007 and dedicated to Väyrynen, co-commissioned by the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (Finland) and the Orchestra de Bretagne (France). The recording will be published by Online Records in the spring of 2014. The CD includes Accordion Concerto ‘Prophecy’ and ‘Symphony no. 5’ by Erkki-Sven Tüür. For further information view the website of Mika Väyrynen. |
Jukka-Pekka Kuusela Master Class, Hanoi – Vietnamby Dr Herbert Scheibenreif Manager of Friedrich Lips Productions |
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Finnish conductor and concert accordionist Jukka-Pekka Kuusela conducted a symphonic program (Dang Huu Phuc, Chopin, Sibelius) with the Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, on May 23rd and 24th. During his stay he was also invited to give a master class of accordion for the students of the Vietnamese National Academy of Music. The atmosphere of the master class was inspiring and the students welcomed Kuusela’s precise technical advice with praise and admiration. The Vietnamese students had prepared both solo and ensemble programs. The accordion class of the Academy is led by Ngoc Thanh (a graduate of the Gnessin Music Academy, Moscow). |
2013 South Pacific Accordion Championships - New Zealandby Heather Masefield |
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![]() The South Pacific Accordion Championships, which includes the New Zealand Accordion Championships, is held at Epsom, Auckland, on June 1st and 2nd. Head of the Jury will be Prof. Wang Hongyu, Head of Accordion, Vice-President of Media College of Harbin Normal University (picture left). |
Children’s Book, “An Accordion! What is That?” to Become an eBook - USAby Joan Grauman |
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![]() “It’s time to turn this into an eBook,” she insisted. Karen, a school teacher who has seen a tremendous move toward e-readers in the schools, finally convinced her two “old fashioned” friends and collaborators. With help from Joan’s husband, Dan, the narrated eBook with accompanying music will be available very soon. See video above which is a sample page from the eBook. Visit www.accordionbee.com for additional information. Plans are also in the works to produce versions of the eBook in German, Spanish and Italian. Below is a picture of the book creators: Joan Geller Grauman, Karen Malan-Uribe and Mary Tokarski. |
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Rita Davidson Marries 21st May in Florida - USAby Harley Jones |
![]() ![]() Rita lived in New Jersey and Asher lived in Florida. They met on one of the popular Internet dating sites! And it quickly developed into a romance and now marriage! Rita recently retired from a long and distinguished career as a music teacher in the public schools where she used her accordion in the music classes every day! Rita will now be known as Rita Barnea and she will happily continue her accordion activities as Editor of the Accordion USA news, Board member of the AAA, writer, musicologist and performer/workshop presenter. Her email remains the same as Ritabelll@aol.com. Her new mailing address is 9858 Glades Road #229, Boca Raton, Florida, 33434. |
Video: Euronews Reports "Galliano takes the accordion to Vivaldi" - Franceby Harley Jones |
Euronews with the heading "Galliano takes the accordion to Vivaldi" Video: Backstage in Paris euronews caught up with the celebrated musician Richard Galliano to discuss his love affair with the classical accordion. Galliano and his ensemble are currently playing their Vivaldi set as part of a world tour. |
Mirco Patarini Visits Music Academies - Chinaby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
He moved to the Art Institute of Nanjing, where he held some master classes, and then went on to meet the talented students of Normal University in Nanjing. During the final stage of his visit, Mirco Patarini travelled to Shanghai where he held some master classes with the students of the prestigious Conservatory of Shanghai. Considering the great success of the Chinese visits, the passion and the curiosity with which Chinese people are approaching the accordion, we would like to thank them all so much. For further information email: press@scandalli.com |
Video: Innsbruck World Music Festival Solo Concert of Deschamps Students - Austriaby Harley Jones |
Video: Solo Concert for students of Frederic Deschamps at the Innsbruck World Music Festival, recently held in Innsbruck. Three international competition winners who performed, Radu Laxgang (Moldavia), Dorin Grama (Moldavia), Grayson Masefield (New Zealand). Some more videos from this concert in next weeks news. |
5th Gary Dahl Music eBook "Easy Listening Jazz" Now Released - USAby Harley Jones |
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![]() Cat No: DH05 Collection #5 Easy Listening Jazz - 10 titles, I Left My Heart In San Francisco, It's Magic, Twilight Time, In The Mood, Harlem Norcturne, Picnic, Something, Never My Love, Rockin' The Blues, Yesterday, 11 pages of music for only US$24.95 or Euro equivalent. The previous eBooks recently released are: Cat No: DH01 Collection #1 Latin Spectacular - 10 titles, Besame Mucho, Amapola, Tico Tico, Brazil, Beyond the Sea, El Cumbanchero, Adios Muchachos, Spanish Eyes, A Day in the Life of a Fool, Amour, 26 pages of high quality arrangements for only US$24.95 or Euro equivalent. Cat No: DH02 Collection #2 Favorite French Standards - 10 titles, La Vie en Rose, Les Bicyclettes de Belsize, Moulin Rouge, Clair de Lune, Pigalle, Domino, Michelle, Padam Padam, Under Paris Skies, The River Seine, 32 pages of high quality arrangements for only US$24.95 or Euro equivalent. Cat No: DH03 Collection #3 The American Songbook - 10 titles, Tenderly, Angel Eyes, Misty, September Song, Moon River, Summertime, Sentimental Journey, Crazy, The Godfather, Autumn Leaves, 32 pages of music for only US$24.95 or Euro equivalent. Cat No: DH04 Collection #4 Favorite Waltzes & Polkas - 18 titles, Achtung Los, Amazing Grace, Beer Barrel Polka, Beer Barrel Polka (adv), Champagne Polka, Chicken Dance, Clarinet Polka, Edelweiss, Just Because, Let's Have A Party, Maria Elena, Liechtensteiner Polka, My Wild Irish Rose, Red River Valley and You Are My Sunshine, Sunrise Sunset, Vienna My City Of Dreams, Tulips From Amsterdam, You Can't Be True Dear, 56 pages of music for only US$34.95 or Euro equivalent. You can view sample pages of the music online (DH01, DH02, DH03, DH04, DH05) and order from the shopping basket which links to the high security eCommerce site run by Worldpay.com, one of the world's largest internet payment processing systems. There are nearly 200 arrangements on his MusicForAccordion.com website of Gary Dahl. |
Lou Coppola, First Solo Concert Since 1957, Washington - USAby Joan Grauman |
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Pictures above: Lou Coppola with his son John on bass. Lou Coppola, US AAA Virtuoso Champion 1955. On May 19, our club, the Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (WMAS) was treated to a very special concert. For the first time in 56 years, four-time AAA Virtuoso Champion and former US Air Force Strolling Strings accordionist, Lou Coppola, performed a spectacular solo concert. Lou told the audience that his friend, Joan Grauman, “bugged” him for about 9 years to play solos again. Well yes, this is true. I am guilty as charged. It is hard to describe how happy I felt while sitting in that room listening to Lou play those solos! His skills are still beyond excellent and his dynamics and warmth created an excitement in our large social hall that has never before been seen or heard there. Wow, Lou was a huge hit and the cheers could be heard outside the brick walls! Then, Lou brought to the stage superb violinists Stephanie Wiman Myers and David Swanson, and celebrated bass player, John Coppola (Lou’s son). The “Stereo Strings” performed for our club and strolled through the room. Their performance was mesmerizing and totally delightful. Please watch the above videos: Lou playing “Dizzy Fingers” and the Stereo Strings playing “Granada” and “Brazil”. You can hear Lou Coppola and the Stereo Strings at the AAA 75th Anniversary Festival in New York City. They will be the performers during the gala banquet on Saturday, August 17. View the American Accordionists' Association (AAA) website for more information and updates. |
Free Download: Updated Fiddling and Clogging Book by Dr. Daniel Kott - USAby Rita Barnea |
![]() Download at: Clogging Daniel wrote: Many may not be aware aware of the use of the accordion and fiddle in the development of the Western USA. For example, Howe published a book of over 1,000 fiddle tunes for the accordion in the 1800's. Howe was one of the most prolific music publishers of fiddle/accordion and dance choreographers back then. |
Video: Andrej Gropajc (Diatonic Accordion) Pirates of the Caribbean Medleyby Harley Jones |
Pirates of the Caribbean Medley - Andrej Gropajc (Diatonic Accordion), Published on Apr 14, 2013 |
‘14 Years Ago’ – Walter Eriksson Festival held in New Jersey, USA, in 1999by Rob Howard |
![]() 6th Walter Eriksson Musikfest – USA Contributed by Peter Norrman The 6th Walter Eriksson Musikfest will be held from May 29th to 30th 1999 in Vasa Park, Budd Lake, New Jersey, from 11am until midnight both days. The aim of the event is to celebrate and preserve Scandinavian Music. The official opening will feature a Grand March and Children's Music Parade, beginning at 1pm on the 29th with performers from the USA, Sweden and Norway. Entertainment during the musikfest will be provided by The Scandinavian Accordion Club (New York), Torsten & his accordion (Malmö), The Swede & The Norwegian (accordionists), Al Haugen & Tommy Ippolito (Jazz accordionists) and Scandinavian Folkdancers. On the 30th a ‘Folkdance & Music Jamboree’ will be held with Swedish and Norwegian folkdances taught continuously from 1 to 4pm and ‘Accordion Funshop & Lessons’, led by Artie Carlson held from 2 to 3pm. Each evening in the Viking Hall there will be non-stop dance music for as long as the musicians last. Scholarships up to $1,000 will be awarded to eligible music students. All proceeds from the event go to benefit local deserving organizations and non profit groups including the Walter Eriksson Memorial Trust. |
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Accordion: Twin Cities World Ensemble Course, Minnesota – USAby Rob Howard |
![]() The course takes place at the Meeting Room, Windom NE Park Rec. Center, 2251 Hayes St. N.E. Minneapolis, MN 55418. Ensemble members should have an accordion in good working condition, a folding music stand, and a desire to discover world adventures through music. Dee Langley is an award winning musician and composer specializing in both solo and ensemble works for the accordion. Ms. Langley teaches at Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) and is the winner of the 2012 Minnesota Emerging Composer Award (World Music) from the American Composer Forum and the 2011-2012 McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians administered by MacPhail Center for Music. For further information email: dlangley@airaccordion.com |
1st Festival d’Accordéon, Ganshoren – Belgiumby Rob Howard |
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Mirco Patarini On Tour - Brazilby Rob Howard |
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Jimmy Blair AO Concert, Scotland – UKby Rob Howard |
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![]() The original Jimmy Blair Accordion Orchestra was formed in the early 1970s, and its Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced and bands were dominant in the NAO All Britain Championships during the 1970s and into the next decade. The JBAO was revived in 2009 by Gary Blair, son of the late Jimmy Blair, and the new orchestra has proved to be championship winners, magnificently maintaining a long tradition. |
14th Festival d’Accordéon, Bouloire – Franceby Rob Howard |
![]() ![]() Bouloire is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays-de-la-Loire in north-western France. |
Milos Miliojevic June Concert List, England – UKby Rob Howard |
![]() June 5th, 7.30pm – with Paprika, Songlines Encounters Festival, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG June 8th, 7pm – trio: Milos Milivojevic accordion, Katia Lazareva viola, Kristina Blaumane cello. Fundraising concert in support of the Russian Virtuosi of Europe Orchestra violinists Yuri Zhislin and Natalia Lomeiko. Programme: Schubert – ‘Trio Movement D471’, Vivaldi – ‘Summer’ from the Four Seasons, Vivaldi – ‘Concerto for Two violins in A minor op.3 no.8, ‘Allegro’, Dvorak – ‘Bagatelles op.47’, Sarasate arr. Aizpiolea - ‘Introduction and Tarantella’, Piazzolla – ‘Verano Porteno’ (‘Summer in Buenos Aires’), ‘Libertango’, Gershwin – ‘Summertime’. Venue: Abbey Road Church, 16 Abbey Rd, St John’s Wood, NW8 9BD London June 15th, 4.30pm - Paprika perform at the Bradford Festival June 16th, 7pm - Paprika perform at the Bradford Festival June 17th - Kosmos Ensemble, Northern Aldeburgh Festival, North Yorkshire June 17th, 7.30pm - Kosmos Ensemble, Bedford Park Festival, St Michael & All Angels Church, Bath Road, Chiswick, London June 19th, 7.30pm - Chichester Festival, St John's Chapel, St John’s Street, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1UU June 21st, 7.30pm - solo recital at the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, Barnoon Hill, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1AD For further information email: milosmusic@hotmail.com |
Dr. William Schimmel's June/July Schedule, Philadelphia, Manhattan – USAby Rob Howard |
![]() On June 18th Dr Schimmel will perform ‘Why Me? - for Accordion and Strings’, by Latvian composer Anna Veismame with the North South Consonance Ensemble at Christ and St Stephen's Church, Manhattan. Dr Schimmel will perform in Marc Blitztein's ‘The Cradle will Rock’ at City Center, Manhattan, on July 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th. For further information: billschimmel@billschimmel.com |
Romano Viazzani Performances, Wiltshire, London – UKby Rob Howard |
![]() June 6th, 8.30pm - Oliver's Jazz Bar, 9 Nevada St, Greenwich, London SE10 9JL June 9th, 8.30pm - The Bull's Head, Barnes, London SW13 9PY Oliver's Jazz Bar is a cosy basement jazz bar with a modest stage and sound system but with a great atmosphere full of Gallic charm. The Bull's Head, on the other hand, is an established jazz venue with a lovely Yamaha grand piano and full sound and lighting. June 13th, 7.30pm – with vovalist Bethany Jameson, ‘Soirée Parisienne’, Bouverie Hall, Pewsey, Wiltshire Romano writes, “In addition to the two gigs with David Vaughan Romano will be playing with ‘Cabaret Verite’ and Bethany Jameson again soon. I will also be back with ‘Cabaret Verite’ in July on the 12th at The Green Note, Parkway Camden Town London, on July 13th July at Mary and Percy Shelley’s House in Bournemouth, and on July 14th at La Cave in Southwark for Bastille Night. We will be playing some of our latest arrangements and new songs at these last three gigs”. For further information email: romanoviazzani@hotmail.co.uk |
Accordion Babes 2014 Album & Pin-Up Calendar, California – USAby Rob Howard |
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![]() There are lots of tips and diagrams available from the organizer Renee de la Prade for producing a calendar-quality photo, including nuts-and-bolts stuff like image dimensions, and some do's and don'ts for your photo shoot. Please note that a photo needs to be accompanied by a photo release form signed by the applicant and her photographer. The Grand Launch Date for the 2014 Accordion Babes Pin-Up Calendar takes place at the Cotati Accordion Festival on August 17th. For further information email: accordionpinupcalendar@gmail.com |
National Arts Awards for Accordion, Florence – Italyby Holda Paoletti-Kampl |
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The Premio Nazionale Della Arti 2013 (National Arts Awards) – accordion section – take place at the ‘Luigi Cherubini’ Conservatory, Florence, September 13th to 15th. Applications for registration should be made by June 15th. The organiser is Ivano Battiston. For further information email: ivanobattiston@gmail.com |
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Sul Tasto CD by Luca Piovesanby Joan C. Sommers |
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Charnwood Publications releases new eSheetsby Charnwood Publishing |
![]() 'Picnic Time in Bavaria', catalog: M632E, 'Fête Villageois', catalog: M604E, 'The Helter Skelter', catalog: M358E, 'Cavalleta', catalog: M346E, 'ACC 515', catalog: DW503E The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Lynda Griffith release new Book, Playing Wellby Lynda Griffith |
![]() Catalog: lynda01 Playing Well |
Franco Cambareri Releases Two New Compositionsby Franco Cambareri |
![]() 'La Belle Vie', catalog: cfranco172, 'La Danza', catalog: cfranco173 The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
John Raczka release 4 new musicby John Raczka |
![]() 'Beer Barrel Clarinet Polka', catalog:raczka217, 'Brian O'Linn', catalog:raczka218, 'C'est Si Bon', catalog:raczka219, 'Chinatown', catalog:raczka220 The music are in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
Don Grzanna release new musicby Donald E Grzanna |
![]() 'Cielito Lindo', catalog: grza165, 'La Golondrina (The Swallow)', catalog: grza166, 'Pizzicato Polka', catalog: grza167, 'Ragtime Piano Accordion', catalog: grza168 The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card. |
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