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  Editor’s Note:-
Ronald Beecham stirbt, Colchester – Großbritannien
66. jährlich stattfindender ATG Wettbewerb und Festival, Minneapolis – USA

Mika Väyrynen`s Debut von Gubaidulina’s “Sieben Worten”, Naantali – Finnland

Angel Luis Castaño’s neue CD, Madrid – Spanien
  Coupe Jeunesse, Dunajska Streda – Slovakia
The 2nd International Accordion Festival held in Pontarlier - France
Ernest Deffner Publications Enlarges Music Catalogue, New York – USA
  National Festival of the Accordion, Erbezzo - Italy
Len Wallace Concerts, Ontario – Canada
Guy Klucevsek Concerts, New York - USA
Tiger Lillies in Die Weberischen, Vienna – Austria
Harwich Accordion Week, Clacton-on-Sea – UK
International Accordion Competition, Lanciano - Italy
Accordion High School, Rimini - Italy
Coupe Mondiale, Virginia – USA
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Editor's Note:-

Mit dem Tod von Ron Beecham, hat das Vereinigte Königreich und weitmaschige Akkordeonvereine eine seiner größten und treusten Persönlichkeiten (siehe unten). Jeder, der Kontakt zu Elaine und der Familie in dieser schlechten Zeit wünscht, sollte an:
136 St. Andrews Avenue, Colchester, Essex C04 3AQ, England, Vereinigtes Königreich schreiben.

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Ronald Beecham stirbt, Colchester – Großbritannien
Contributed by Raymond Bodell, Chairperson, NAO of the UK

Der am 13. Juli 1936 in Birmingham geborene Ron Beecham unterrichtete Akkordeon schon viele Jahre bevor seiner Hochzeit mit Elaine. Nach der Hochzeit unterrichteten sie beide für viele Jahre in Birmingham und gründeten die renomierte Akkordeonschule in Colchester, wo er und Elaine hinzogen und ihre 2 Söhne Craig und Lloyd und eine Tochter Tara aufzogen.

1972 wurde Ron zum Vorsitzenden der Nationalen Akkordeonorganisation – einen Posten, den er für die folgenden drei Jahre behielt, des vereinigten Königreiches gewählt wurde. Danach wurde er Generalsekretär von 1975 bis 1983. 1985 wurde er zu einem NAO Präsidenten gewählt. Ron nahm beim CIA Coupe Mondiale 1979, als das Event in Cannes, Frankreich stattfand, als Preisrichter teil. Danach war er beim CIA Winterkongress in Colchester vertreten.

Gemeinsam mit Elaine bereiste er mit dem hoch angesehenen Colchester Akkordeonorchester, welches des Öfteren auch Preise gewann, die Welt..

Ron Beecham starb nach einem kurzen Kampf gegen sehr aggressiven Blasen- und Leberkrebs, in einem Krankenhaus mit seiner Familie an der Seite seines Bettes am 20. Juni 2006. Ron wird sehr vermisst werden von seiner Ehefrau Elaine, seinen drei Kindern Craig, Lloyd und Tara, Schwiegersohn Darren, Enkeltochter Darcy und alljenen, die ihn gekannt haben. Ein sehr bedenkenswerter und hingebungsvoller Mann.
 
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66. jährlich stattfindender ATG Wettbewerb und Festival, Minneapolis – USA
Contributed by Kevin Friedrich

Die Akkordeonisten und Lehrer Gilde (ATG) wird ihren 66. jährlich stattfindenden Wettbewerb und Festival am Ramada Mall of Amerika und Thunderbird Convention Center, Minneapolis, vom 29. Juni bis zum 02. Juli abhalten.

Das diesjährige Festival wird durch den russischen Lehrer und Konzertkünstler Viatcheslav Semionov, vom Gnessin Institut in Moskau gekennzeichnet werden. Semionov wird ein Konzert geben und verschiedene Workshops und Meisterklassen präsentieren. Andere kennzeichnende Gäste sind: Murl Sanders, Stas Venglevski, Amy Jo Sawyer, Minnesota Accordion Quintet, Mike Alongi, Larry Malmberg, John Scaffeo, Dan Newton und das Café Accordion Orchestra, Dee Langley (pictured left) und Orkestar Bez Ime sowie das ATG Festival Orchester 2006 unter der Leitung von ATG President Joan C. Sommers (pictured right),

Tickets für alle Konzerte und Veranstaltungen sind im ATG Anmeldebüro erhältlich und ein vollständiger Zeitplan des Events und weitere Informationen können auf der Webseite des ATG abgerufen werden.

Die dreitägige Feier beinhaltet Konzerte, Workshops, Bankette (mit Unterhaltung), ein Late-Night “Open Stage” Musikshow und sogar Tanz. Das Bankett am Samstag wird ein besonderes Tribute an John Copiskey (posthumously, Johnny’s Music, Duluth, Minnesota) im ATG Accordion Hall of Fame.

2007 wird der ATG in Verbindung mit ihrer Schwesterorganisation, der American Accordionists' Association (AAA), den 60. Geburtstag der Confédération Internationale Des Accordéonistes (CIA) beim Coupe Mondiale in Washington DC vom 14. bis zum 18. August mitveranstalten.
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Mika Väyrynen`s Debut von Gubaidulina’s “Sieben Worten”, Naantali – Finnland
Contributed by Kevin Friedrich

Der finnische Konzertakkordeonist Mika Väyrynen führte Gubaidulina’s “Sieben Worte” gemeinsam mit dem Deutschen Kammeradenakademieorchster unter der Leitung von Ralf Gothoni mit dem Cellisten Mr. Arto Noras am 18. Juni beim Endkonzert des Nantaali Musikfestivals in Finnland auf. Eine der respektiertesten Zimmermusikfestivals in der Welt zog einige der respektiertesten Performer der Welt an. Der Auftritt von Mika erhielt Beifall und wurde vom 1000-köpfigen Publikum der Naantali Kirche sehr gut aufgenommen.

Mika ist einer der aktivsten Konzertakkordeonisten der heutigen Zeit und er engagierte sich sehr in der Zusammenstellung des Konzertrepertoires für Akkordeonisten, indem er mit vielen welt-renomierten Komponisten zusammenarbeitete. Zwei dieser Kollaborationen beinhalten seine Premiere des Pehr Henrik Nordgren’s neuem Konzert mit dem NBC Symphonieorchster und “Metamorphose” von Paavo Korpijaakko.

Am 30. Juni wird Mika Väyrynen einer der internationalen Jurymitgliedern bei der 2. jährlich stattfindenden TV Liveübertragung des internationalen “Primus Ikaalinen” Wettbewerb, welcher während des 34. jährlich stattfinden Sata-Häme Soi International Akkordeonfestival in Ikaalinen, Finnland, abgehalten wird.
Beim gleichen Festival am 1. Juli wird Mika ein Konzert auf dem Bandoneon mit seinem Quintett geben. Das Konzert mit dem Titel 'La Camorra’ wird Konzertarbeiten von Astor Pizzolla einschließlich ‘Four Seasons’ (Portenos), das komplette ‘La Camorra’,’ Concierto para Quinteto’, und Musik von ‘Sur’ vorstellen.
 
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Angel Luis Castaño’s neue CD, Madrid – Spanien
Contributed by Rob Howard

Der Akkordeonist Angel Luis Castaño hat eine neue CD herausgebracht, die durch exklusive spanische Musik für Soloakkordeon gekennzeichnet wird. Die Komponisten sind unter anderem Jesus Rueda, David del Puerto, Gonzalo de Olavide, Josep Soler, Cesar Camarero und Jesus Torres – alle sehr bekannt in Spanien und dessen Ausland, Gewinner von internationalen und nationalen Preisen und Komponistenwettbewerben. Alle Stücke wurden extra für Angel Luis Castaño geschrieben.

Für weitere Informationen emailen Sie an: alcastano@gmail.com
 
   
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Coupe Jeunesse, Dunajska Streda – Slovakia
Contributed by Raymond Bodell

The 16th Coupe Jeunesse International Accordion competition, under the auspices of the CIA, was held from June 4th to 6th in the town of Dunajska Streda, Slovakia.

The competition, featuring some 24 contestants, was conducted in two age classes: Category A up to 14 years, and B up to 17 years, and was of a very commendable standard. Category A was won by Przemyslaw Degorski (Poland), and Category B by Adienn Lukacs (Slovakia).

The International Jury, under the Presidency of Raymond Bodell (photo), CIA Vice President, included Professor Janka Halacova (Slovakia), Graham Laurie (Scotland), Jerzy Kaszuba (Poland), Zoltan Szokolai (Hungary), Edward Wall (Germany), Professor Antonin Dvorak (Czech Republic), Professor Bogdan Dowlasz (Poland) and host from the Slovak Republic, Tibor Racz.

Various concerts were organised during the festival including a fine finale presentation concert in which both winners were featured as well as the very impressive duo Veronika - Milaberska (accordion) and Radovan Dolezal (cello), from the Czech Republic.

The festival next year will be held from May 25th – 29th 2007.
 
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The 2nd International Accordion Festival held in Pontarlier, France
Contributed by Raymond Bodell

Following the great success of the CIA Coupe Mondiale in 2004 held in this French town located near to the Swiss border, the local government were delighted to promote and finance this International Festival over the next five years under the guidance of Frederic Deschamps
The second of these International Festivals was held June 1st -3rd 2006 and featured selected contestants Stephane Belleville (France - photo), Henna-Maija Kuki (Finland) (photo), Jean Ribeiro (Portugal) (photo), Gorka Hermosa (Spain), Cyril Blanchard (France), and Ferdinado Ciarelli (Italy) (Prizewinners photo). All expenses as well as the substantial prize money of €5,000 being sponsored by the local government!

The contest is in three parts, the first was a solo performance judged by an International jury and regional jury, the second was a public text vote following the playing of a CD track from each contestant on radio and the third was a performance with Orchestra, judged by the International jury, regional jury and public audience vote!

The International Jury consisted of Raymond Bodell (UK - CIA Vice President), Kimmo Mattila (Finland - CIA Vice President), Graham Laurie (Scotland) (Jury photo) and Benoid Chabod (France).

This year the contestants were all very professional in their preparation and gave some fine performances. Some certainly demonstrated greater experience in playing with others and clearly the public had very similar opinions as the experts!

The winner this year was 26 year old Stephane Belleville (photo), who certainly demonstrated he had a great professional career in front of him.

Highlight of the opening Gala concert was a fantastic performance of an arrangement of a Piazzolla concerto for Accordion and string Orchestra by Benoid Chabod. This young accordionist demonstrated a lot of maturity and musical feeling.

Also during the weekend festivities was featured a Trophee Regional for young variety players (Photo of Regional Prizewinners) they had two performances to give, the second being backed by the members of the famous Michel Pruvot Orchestra (photo). The winner of this category was 14 year old Lydie Baud.
  
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Ernest Deffner Publications Enlarges Music Catalogue, New York – USA
Contributed by Faithe Deffner

Whether you are looking for Viatcheslav Semionov’s newest composition ‘Divertimento’, Bill Palmer's obscure ‘Ombo’, a melody identified with the legendary Charles Magnante, some favorite Val-Taro musettes, The Beatles’s Greatest Hits or Matt Mathews’ crisp jazz improvisations, you'll find it among the more than 10,000 titles offered by Ernest Deffner Publications of New York.

This 72-year-old firm has revitalized the old catalogues of Pietro Deiro, O. Pagani & Bros, Aretta, Highland and Mosti Publications. Their site includes collections from Alfred, Mel Bay, Santorella, Hal Leonard and other publishers of accordion material. Instruction books relating to all areas of accordion study, plus music for solo, duet, ensemble and orchestra are all offered through prompt, efficient web site or mail orders. The current catalogue is available, or visit Ernest Deffner Publications.
  
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National Festival of the Accordion, Erbezzo - Italy
Contributed by Gary Blair

Scottish accordionist Gary Blair is performing at the 15th National Festival of the Accordion, held in the Palace of Sport, Erbezzo, from June 23 – 26th. This festival is both a National and European accordion competition. Gary Blair’s participation has been arranged by Cooperfisa Accordions.

For further information email: gazzapt@yahoo.co.uk
 
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Len Wallace Concerts, Ontario – Canada
Contributed by Rob Howard

Len Wallace plays music from a variety of European and Celtic traditions, and performs the following concerts:-

July 1st - Fiddler's Hearth, South Bend, Indiana, USA
July 7th - The Kildare House, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
August 4th - The Kildare House, Windsor

Len also publishes an occasional humorous newsletter titled ‘Squeezebox from Hell’.

For further information email: lwallace@mnsi.net
 
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Guy Klucevsek Concerts, New York - USA
Contributed by Rob Howard

Accordionist Guy Klucevsek has two upcoming solo appearances in the New York City area: on July 7th he will present a full solo concert in the cabaret series at Bard Summerscape, in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, at 8.30pm, in the world famous Spiegeltent.

On July 8th he will play a solo set on the First Annual Main Squeeze Accordion Festival in Riverside Park South in New York City.  Both concerts will feature his own compositions from his Winter & Winter recordings, ‘The Heart of the Andes’ and The Well-Tampered Accordion’.

For further information email: gklucevsek@si.rr.com
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Tiger Lillies in Die Weberischen, Vienna – Austria
Contributed by Rob Howard

UK-based punk band The Tiger Lillies are to appear in ‘Die Weberischen’, a musical comedy that is a co-production of the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien and the Vienna Mozart Year 2006.

‘Die Weberischen’ is a work of musical theatre full of satire and black humour, involving the complicated relationship between W.A. Mozart, Mozart´s wife Constanze Weber, her mother, and her three sisters. The play is written by Felix Mitterer, one of Austria´s most well known contemporary authors, and Martyn Jacques, accordionist and front man of The Tiger Lillies.

‘Die Weberischen’ runs from August 28th to September 21st, and all performances begin at 7.30pm.

The Tiger Lillies also perform in three concerts:-
July 13th – Babylon, Istanbul, Turkey
17th – Radison SAS Ballroom, Galway, Ireland
September 24th – Landestheater Linz, Linz, Austria

For further information email: Sophie@tigerlillies.com
 
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Harwich Accordion Week, Clacton-on-Sea – UK
Contributed by Rob Howard

The 20th Harwich Accordion Week, founded by Graham Romani Hon FBCA (1917-1993), takes place from 7th to 11th August at St. James Church, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. The Musical Director is Ian Watson, and the Orchestral Leader is Julie North. This non residential course concludes with a charity concert in St. James Church.
 
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International Accordion Competition, Lanciano - Italy
Contributed by Vladimir Zubitsky

The “Città di Lanciano” International Competition for Accordionists, organised by the Associazione Gruppo Tradizioni Popolari, takes place in Lanciano on October 7th and 8th. This event incorporates two competitions, the ‘VI International Competition for Accordionists Variété and Classic’, and the ‘VIII International Prize for Concert-Accordionists’.

There are money prizes plus Diplomas of Laureate for the first three placed candidates, and all other competitors will receive a certificate of participation.

For further information email: cesaremagnum@hotmail.com
 
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Accordion High School, Rimini - Italy
Contributed by Romano Viazzani

Italian accordionist is to lead the ‘Accordion High School’ in Rimini, a series of advanced lessons concerned with various aspects of accordion playing, from October 2006 to June 2007.
The series of workshops, lectures and seminars involves guest teachers, including Claudio Jacomucci, Luciano Biondini, Roberto Lucanero, Paolo Picchio, Viatcheslav Semionov (Russia), and Matti Rantanen (Finland).

One of the sessions will be a concert to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee - 60 years – of Pigini Accordions, featuring Viatcheslav Semionov, Claudio Jacomucci, and students from Beijing Conservatory and Rimini Conservatory.

Places are limited, and the deadline for applications is July 31st 2006

For further information email: info@claudiojacomucci.com
  
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Coupe Mondiale, Virginia – USA
Contributed by Faithe Deffner (right), 2007 Coupe Mondiale Coordinator

With regard to the Coupe Mondiale, scheduled for the USA in 2007, many of the plans are now firmly in place and more information is now available.
The event will take place at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Alexandria, Virginia, which is located about five miles from Washington DC, with nearby city train for sightseeing. The hotel provides free shuttle service from Reagan National Airport in DC. When booking flights, it may be wise to arrange to fly into Reagan, for some substantial savings - free shuttle vs. about a $50 cab fare from Dulles.
The dates are Monday, August 13th (acclimatization day) to Sunday, August 19th 2007 (departure). There is a special room rate of $99 plus tax, which remains the same from single to quad (up to four in the room). The same rate will apply three days before and three days following the event, for those who wish to extend their stay.
Those who eat at the hotel restaurant, Traditions, may select from two money saving options: Holiday's signature plan where ‘Kids Eat Free’ when accompanied by full-paying adults --  or the AAA/ATG(right) participants special program of 10% off all menu prices.
 
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Gary Dahl Arrangements

A new site selling a CD titled ‘Tarabuk’, with sound samples.  Music performed by Marco Lo Russo of Italy.  Purchase online.
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Gary Dahl - accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator, releases 3 replacements of his works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Les Bicyclettes De Belsize', 'Pigalle', 'Under Paris Skies'. 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.
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A new site selling a CD titled "My Favourite Song Volume 1" with sound samples. Music performed by Enzo Giribaldi of Italy. Purchase online.
Yuri Medianik CD's
Gary Dahl - accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator, releases 5 new works for accordion available for purchase online.Can't Help Falling In Love', 'La Vie En Rose', 'Lille Marlene', 'Silent Night', 'Tulips from Amsterdam'. 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.
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