In
den nächsten Tagen werde ich die große Ehre haben, nach
China
zum Spring Shanghai International Accordion Festival (vom 2. bis
zum 6. Mai), welches von Professor Li
Cong organisiert wird, zurückzukehren. Li Cong ist Organisationsdirektor,
der viele Jahre lang viel für das Akkordeon in China getan hat.
Viele andere bekannte Akkordeonisten aus der ganzen Welt werden an
diesem großen Event teilnehmen und wir werden die täglichen
Berichte Online stellen.
Meine letzte Tour nach China war 1988 als Direktor des Air
New Zealand Accordion Orchestra und Solist, und führte "Rhapsody
for Accordion and Orchestra" gemeinsam mit dem bekannten Komponist
und Dirigent Gary
Daverne ONZM (notiert durch mich auf CD mit Akkordeonorchester
und Symphonieorchester).
Wir waren das erste Akkordeonorchester welches eingeladen wurde, durch
China zu touren und die Tour beinhaltete vollständig im Fernsehen
übertragene Konzerte in der Shanghai Halle und der Beijing Konzerthalle.
Ein Gast unserer Tour war der AAA
Präsident Faithe
Deffner.
Heutzutage folgen die chinesischen Akkordeonorchester dem Beispiel
des Air New Zealand Accordion Orchestra, (welches Standing Ovations
in ganz Europa und Nord-Amerika auf vielen verschiedenen Touren genießt)
indem sie ihr ganzes Programm aus dem Gedächtnis vortragen.
Meinen Hut als Vizepräsident der
pazifischen Akkordeonsüdmeisterschaften tragend, freue ich
mich auch, viele chinesische Freunde, die an diesem Event in Neuseeland
in den vergangen Jahren teilnahmen, zu treffen. Es wird sicherlich
schön.
San
Francisco Accordion Festival, Kalifornien - USA
beigetragen
durch Rob
Howard
Das
16. jährlich stattfindende San Francisco Accordion Festival,
ein Event, welches den nationalen Accordion Awareness Monat sowie
das Hervorheben des offiziellen Musikinstrumentes San Franciscos feiert,
wird am 4. Juni im Del Monte Square in Cannery an der Fisherman's
Wharf abgehalten werden. Dieses Event geht von Mittags um 12.00 Uhr
bis um 18.00 Uhr und ist gekennzeichnet durch eine große Vielfalt
an Akkordeonbands und es wird das San Francisco Main Squeeze Umzug
beinhalten.
Das
San Francisco Festival, welches von Tom Torriglia organisiert wurde,
ist auch ein Geldbeschaffungsmittel für "Music in Schools
Today" durch den Verkauf von Tombola-Losen, mit der Chance fabelhafte
Preise zu gewinnen. Festivalbesucher können ihre Instrumente,
die sie nicht mehr benötigen, beim Festival absetzen und Music
in Schools Today wird diese Instrumente in Bay Area Schulen wiederverwerten.
Künstler, die während des Festivals erscheinen sind: The
San Francisco Accordion Band, Kielbasia - The Polish Lunch Lady, Culann's
Hounds (Fired-up Irish Musik), Conjunto Romero, Big Lou's Polka Casserole,
Bella Ciao (Italiano swing und Pop) und Those Darn Accordions.
Neues Buch: "Music while you work", Kent - USA beigetragen durch Rob
Howard
Ein
neues Buch, welches die Story des BBC Radioprogramm "Music
while you work", wurde veröffentlicht. Das Buch wurde
von Akkordeonist und Rundfunksprecher Brian Reynolds geschrieben
und es behinhaltet Informationen über die meisten Musiker,
Bands und Orchester die über die Jahre erschienen. Diese Show
war die Idee von Premierminister Winston Churchill im Juni 1940;
er wollte ein tägliches Musikprogramm welches die öffentliche
Moral verstärkt und die Anstrengungen des Krieges motivierte.
Das Akkordeon kennzeichnete"Music while you work" bedeutsam
und das Buch beinhaltet Biographien (mit Bildern) von Jack Emblow,
Gerald Crossman, Promo Scala und George Scott-Wood. Gerald Delmondi,
Albert Delroy, Pearl Fawcett, Henry Krein und Billy Reid sind ebenfalls
Namen, die in dieser gut geschriebenen und behutsam dokumentierten
Geschichte erscheinen.
"Music while you work" wurde täglich bis 1967 übertragen.
Dieses nostalgische Buch, ein faszinierender Rückblick, ist
in Hardcover und die ISBN - Nummer zum Bestellen ist die 1-84624-004-2.
Bruce
Springsteen's Pete Seeger Tribute CD und Europatour, New Jersey
- USA
beigetragen
durch
Rob Howard
Die
neue CD "Wes hall overcome: The Seeger Sessions" von Rocksänger
Bruce Springsteen ist gekennzeichnet durch Songs, die geschrieben
und bekannt durch den berühmten legendären American Folk
Sänger Peter Seeger. Diese Aufnahmen verlassen den gewöhnlichen
Stil von Springsteen und die begleitende Band für die Aufnahmen
und für die bevorstehende Europatour umfasst Charles Giordano
am Pianoakkordeon und weitere.
Die neue CD hat sein öffentliches Debut wenn Springsteen beim
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival am 30. April erscheint.
Die
Details der Europatour sind folgende:
Mai 2006
05. - Dublin, Irland - The Point
07. - Manchester, England - The Manchester Evening News Arena
08. - London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo Theatre
10. - Paris, Frankreich - Palais Bercy
12. - Milan, Italien - Forum Arena
14. - Barcelona, Spanien - Badalona Arena
16. - Amsterdam, Niederlande - Heineken Music Hall
17. - Frankfurt, Deutschland - Festhalle
20. - Oslo, Norway - Spektrum Arena
21. - Stockholm, Sweden - Hovet Arena
Alexander
Shirunov Konzert, Frankfurt - Deutschland
beigetragen durch Rob
Howard
Der
russische Akkordeonist Alexander
Shirunov aus St. Petersburg gibt ein Konzert an der Universität
für Musik und Kunst in Frankfurt am 14. Mai um 11.Uhr.
Alexander
Shirunov hatte schon viele Erfolge, einschließlich der
Gewinn des CIA Coupe Mondiale Piano Accordion Titel und der zweite
Preis in der CIA Coupe Mondiale Entertainment Rubrik im November
2005 in Castelo Branco, Portugal.
Charity
Dance Event, Valledupar - Columbia
Contributed by Rob
Howard
A number of traditional Vallenato dance teams, with accordion
and other instrumental accompaniment, performed for several hours
on April 27th to raise funds for Catholic Church agencies doing social
work on behalf of the poor. Vallenato is an Afro-Caribbean dance style
from northern Columbia, usually accompanied by accordionists.
Classical
Accordion Raises Over $300 for Classical Radio, Ohio - USA
Contributed by Rob
Howard
The
Classical Accordion was featured on Dayton Public FM Radio stations
WDPR and WDPG on April 5th, from noon until one pm. Classical accordion
aficionado (and mayor of Webster Station, Ohio) Charlie Campbell sponsored
a $250 Challenge Grant during the station's Spring Fundraiser. He
appeared on the air promoting the classical accordion and playing
excerpts from Henry Doktorski's solo compact disc 'Classical Accordion
Recital' in an effort to convince listeners to telephone the station
and make a pledge. His theme was "Accordion, Yes!"
To make the broadcast more interesting, Campbell's partner on the
show, Susie Weaver, acted as a foil and proclaimed "Accordion,
No!" and played classical music without accordion.
However, Mr. Campbell had a slight edge, as the previous day he had
sent an email message to Henry Doktorski announcing the event, and
requested that Mr Doktorski send a message to the members of his classical
accordion email list (over 200 people), including many overseas classical
accordion lovers.
Tone C. Hundére, from Norway, was so excited about the event,
that she publicized it by putting a prominent notice on the homepage
of www.trekkspill.no, the largest and most popular website devoted
to the accordion in the Norwegian language. It is possible that hundreds
of accordionists worldwide tuned in to hear the broadcast.
The "Accordions Yes!" camp secured seven pledges worth over
$300 while the "Accordions No!" camp only secured two pledges
worth $90.
Musicians
Going Back to School to Get Married, Toronto - Canada Contributed
by Rob
Howard On
May 27th, at 1.30pm, Acclarion, Canada's premier classical accordion
and clarinet duo, invites you to join them as they share their love
for music and each other in a special Concert-Wedding to take place
at the University of Toronto's Edward Johnson Building.
Becky Sajo and David Carovillano were two strangers with a common
interest that would unite them in more ways than one. Having met
at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Music, Becky with the clarinet,
and David with the accordion, it was a chance opportunity to perform
together in David's final year of his Master's degree that would
change their lives forever.
"I
asked Becky to perform Ray Leudeke's 'Serenity' for accordion and
clarinet on my final recital based on someone's recommendation.
She responded with a husky, business-like tone that she would 'think
about it'. After agreeing to do it, we learned quickly in rehearsal
that we had a lot more in common than just music. Soon, after school
was complete, we were planning our future together, both musically
and personally!" says David.
With their musical future looking bright, Becky and David are thrilled
to share their special day with family, friends, and music enthusiasts.
Joining them for the concert portion of the event will be harpist,
Erica Goodman, and pianist, Angela Park debuting new compositions
by David. Acclarion will perform a sixty-minute concert of 'ear
tickling music' on stage at University of Toronto's Walter Hall,
Edward Johnson Building, to be immediately followed by their wedding
ceremony on the very same stage. A cocktail reception will follow
and all are welcome to attend.
Wazemmes
Accordion Festival, Lille - France Contributed by Rob
Howard
The
Wazemmes Accordion Festival takes place from May 4th to June 6th,
featuring a large number of events including concerts, workshops and
dances. Accordionists involved include Kimmo Pohjonen (Finland), Robert
Santiago and his Orchestra, Maria Kalaniemi (Finland), Roger Danneels
(Belgium), Rony Verbiest Trio (Belgium), Evelina Petrova (Russia)
and Bert Von Laethem (Belgium), plus many others from France and other
countries.
Full details
are available about this month long festival.
A
music festival takes place from the 31st of May 31st to June 5th in
the Castle Plankenwarth, near Graz, featuring button accordion and
zither playing Viennese Schrammelmusik music. The Schrammel brothers
Johann and Joseph were violinists and prolific composers in the 19th
Century, and contemporaries of Johann Strauss.
John
Romero Concert, Uxbridge - UK
Contributed by Rob
Howard
Uxbridge
Accordion Club present John Romero as guest artiste on July 10th,
at 8pm. Uxbridge AC meet at The Anglers Retreat, Cricketfield Road,
off Swan Road, West Drayton, Middlesex, England - close to Heathrow
Airport and J4 of the M4. The evening also includes a play along session
led by accordionist Angie Lukins.
Buffalo
Jambalaya, Maryland - USA
Contributed by Rob
Howard
The
annual Buffalo Jambalaya, a Cajun and Zydeco music and dance festival,
takes place from August 10th to 13th in Darlington, Maryland, at Camp
Ramblewood. Musicians involved include Rosie Ledet and The Zydeco
Playboys, Brian Jack and The Zydeco Gamblers, and Kevin Naquin and
The Ossun Playboys. The bandleaders, all accordionists, will lead
workshops. The festival also includes dance tuition and great Cajun
food.
Jamie
Lyons, from Stockport, England, is a teenage accordionist who has
performed in Sweden and China. His teacher, Liza Austin Strange MBE,
asks: "If you were going to Paris would you know where to find
the best Paris musette music venues and teachers? I want to send Jamie
for a few days to Paris with my husband to listen and learn! Any ideas
gratefully received."
A new site
selling a CD titled 'Primus
Ikaalinen' with sound samples. Music recorded from Finnish Accordeon
Institute in Finland. Purchase online.
A new site selling a CD titled 'Muistojen
Harmonikka' with sound samples. Music recorded from Finnish Accordeon
Institute in Finland. Purchase online.
A new site selling
a CD titled 'Kultainen
Harmonikka Soi CD1 and CD2' with sound samples. Music recorded
from Finnish Accordeon Institute in Finland. Purchase online.
James O' Brien - composer, arranger and performer, releases another
5 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Die
Latern'(traditional), 'Du,
Du Liegst Mir Im Herzen' (traditional), 'La
Cárcel de Cananea' (traditional), 'Le
roi d-Yvetot' (traditional), 'Passacaglia
in c minor for Accordion' (traditional). Samples of this music
are available on the site. The music is in eSheet format, able to
be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card.
A new site selling
a CD titled "Historiallisia
Harmonikkalevytyksia 2" with sound samples. Music recorded
from Finnish Accordeon Institute in Finland. Purchase online.
A new site selling a CD titled "Historiallisia
Harmonikkalevytyksia 3" with sound samples. Music recorded
from Finnish Accordeon Institute in Finland. Purchase online.
A new site selling
a CD titled "Paljetti"
with sound samples. Music recorded from Finnish Accordeon Institute
in Finland. Purchase online.
A new site selling a CD titled "Klaveeritranskriptioita"
with sound samples. Music recorded from Finnish Accordeon Institute
in Finland. Purchase online.
Bericht
vorbei Renato
Belardinelli
Das
San Francisco Festival, welches von Tom Torriglia organisiert wurde,
ist auch ein Geldbeschaffungsmittel für "Music in Schools
Today" durch den Verkauf von Tombola-Losen, mit der Chance fabelhafte
Preise zu gewinnen. Festivalbesucher können ihre Instrumente,
die sie nicht mehr benötigen, beim Festival absetzen und Music
in Schools Today wird diese Instrumente in Bay Area Schulen wiederverwerten.
Ein
neues Buch, welches die Story des BBC Radioprogramm "Music
while you work", wurde veröffentlicht. Das Buch wurde
von Akkordeonist und Rundfunksprecher Brian Reynolds geschrieben
und es behinhaltet Informationen über die meisten Musiker,
Bands und Orchester die über die Jahre erschienen. Diese Show
war die Idee von Premierminister Winston Churchill im Juni 1940;
er wollte ein tägliches Musikprogramm welches die öffentliche
Moral verstärkt und die Anstrengungen des Krieges motivierte.
Die
neue CD "Wes hall overcome: The Seeger Sessions" von Rocksänger
Bruce Springsteen ist gekennzeichnet durch Songs, die geschrieben
und bekannt durch den berühmten legendären American Folk
Sänger Peter Seeger. Diese Aufnahmen verlassen den gewöhnlichen
Stil von Springsteen und die begleitende Band für die Aufnahmen
und für die bevorstehende Europatour umfasst Charles Giordano
am Pianoakkordeon und weitere.
Die
Details der Europatour sind folgende:
Der
russische Akkordeonist 
On
May 27th, at 1.30pm, Acclarion, Canada's premier classical accordion
and clarinet duo, invites you to join them as they share their love
for music and each other in a special Concert-Wedding to take place
at the University of Toronto's Edward Johnson Building.
"I
asked Becky to perform Ray Leudeke's 'Serenity' for accordion and
clarinet on my final recital based on someone's recommendation.
She responded with a husky, business-like tone that she would 'think
about it'. After agreeing to do it, we learned quickly in rehearsal
that we had a lot more in common than just music. Soon, after school
was complete, we were planning our future together, both musically
and personally!" says David. 
The
Wazemmes Accordion Festival takes place from May 4th to June 6th,
featuring a large number of events including concerts, workshops and
dances. Accordionists involved include Kimmo Pohjonen (Finland), Robert
Santiago and his Orchestra, Maria Kalaniemi (Finland), Roger Danneels
(Belgium), Rony Verbiest Trio (Belgium), Evelina Petrova (Russia)
and Bert Von Laethem (Belgium), plus many others from France and other
countries. 
A
music festival takes place from the 31st of May 31st to June 5th in
the Castle Plankenwarth, near Graz, featuring button accordion and
zither playing Viennese Schrammelmusik music. The Schrammel brothers
Johann and Joseph were violinists and prolific composers in the 19th
Century, and contemporaries of Johann Strauss. 
Uxbridge
Accordion Club present John Romero as guest artiste on July 10th,
at 8pm. Uxbridge AC meet at The Anglers Retreat, Cricketfield Road,
off Swan Road, West Drayton, Middlesex, England - close to Heathrow
Airport and J4 of the M4. The evening also includes a play along session
led by accordionist Angie Lukins.
The
annual Buffalo Jambalaya, a Cajun and Zydeco music and dance festival,
takes place from August 10th to 13th in Darlington, Maryland, at Camp
Ramblewood. Musicians involved include Rosie Ledet and The Zydeco
Playboys, Brian Jack and The Zydeco Gamblers, and Kevin Naquin and
The Ossun Playboys. The bandleaders, all accordionists, will lead
workshops. The festival also includes dance tuition and great Cajun
food.
