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04 August 2006
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Editor’s Note:-
Anthony Galla-Rini’s Passing End’s an Era, California - USA
Mika Väyrynen at Pablo Casals Festival - France
Veronika Todorova Present at the Limburger Sommerfest, Limburgh - Germany
Orquestra d´Acordions de Sabadell’s New Website, Sabadell, - Spain

Jukka-Pekka Kuusela's Performs at Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival – Finland

Rocky Mountain Accordion Celebration, Montana – USA
Friedrich Lips’ Diary Dates, Moscow – Russia
Victor Prieto Trio Performances, New York - USA
Accordion Spectacular, Melbourne – Australia
Accordion Event in Le parc de la Villette, Paris – France
Accordion Teacher Moves to Anglesey, Wales – UK
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Editor’s Note:-

Anthony Galla-Rini war die Personifizierung der Geschichte des Akkordeons im 20. Jahrhundert. Der in Amerika geborene Galla-Rini, der italienischer Abstammung war, spielte, komponierte und gestaltete sich zu den höchsten Standarten und war eine weltweite Inspiration für länger als jedes andere Individuum, welches mit dem Akkordeon in Verbindung gebracht wird. Obwohl wir seinen Tod bedauern, sollten wir seinen durchdringenden Einfluss, der bis in die Zukunft Dank seines Unterrichts und seiner Aufnahmen fortgesetzt werden wird, feiern.

Rob Howard
 
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Anthony Galla-Rinis Tod beendet eine Ära, Kalifornien – USA

Anthony Galla-Rini (1904 – 2006) wurde in Manchester, Connecticut, USA, geboren. Er spielte das Kornett im Alter von Vier Jahren und das Akkordeon im Alter von Sechs. Er erschien in Theatern in Vauderwille im Alter von Sieben und danach studierte er Musiktheorie und die Kunst zu Dirigieren. Als Teenager begann er, Unterricht auf dem Akkordeon zu geben und Musik für dieses Instrument zu schreiben. Er entwickelte sich in einen Konzertkünstler. Er trat in ganz Amerika, einschließlich der Carnegie Halle von New York, bei vielen Anlässen auf und tourte sogar durch Großbritannien und Europa.

Galla-Rini komponierte sein erstes Konzert für Akkordeon 1941 und ein zweites 1976. Ebenso arrangierte er viele der großen Klassiker von JS Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Handel, Tchaikovsky, Verdi und anderen für das Akkordeon.

Dieser große Musiker arbeitete viele Jahre in Hollywood und „Hans Christian Anderson“, „High Noon“ und „Rhapsody in Blue“ sind nur drei der Filme, in denen man ihn auf dem Soundtrack hören kann.

Anthony Galla-Rini trat auf, Unterrichtete, hielt Vorträge und leitete Masterklassen und Workshops länger als jeder andere in der Akkordeonwelt.

Contributed by Joan Sommers

A few hours ago, on the Sunday 30th July 2006, Anthony Galla-Rini had some troubles at the nursing home where he lived. He was taken to hospital where the family quickly gathered to say their goodbyes. His son Ron told me, that Tony Galla-Rini had a massive heart attack and died, at the grand age of 102 years.

Galla-Rini had a huge influence on the development of the accordion over so many decades. He is probably the most published arranger of all time and was famous for his recordings and teaching. His arrangements were always regarded as an epitomy of accuracy and attention to detail.

I have had Tony in my life from the age of 15, so you can see how much his passing means to me. He had a lot of influence on me, personally, and for thousands of other accordionists for such a very long time. He really was a truly great musician to whom every accordionist owes a tremendous gratitude.

This is truly the end of a very historical era of the accordion!
May we all be so blessed to have such a long and productive life.

Joan Sommers
Retired
Professor of Accordion
University of Missouri, Kansas City

A full obituary of the life of Maestro Anthony Galla-Rini is on the Memorials Site along with funeral information, Saturday August 12th, including where you can send personal condolences.
 
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Mika Väyrynen at Pablo Casals Festival - Frankreich
Contributed by Kevin Friedrich

AdventureDer finnische Akkordeonist Mika Väyrynen wird beim bekannten „Pablo Casals Festival“ in Prades, Frankreich vom 7. bis zum 11. August auftreten. Jetzt, im 55. Jahr ist das Pablo Casals Festival eines der respektiertesten Chamber Musikfestivals in der Welt und Mikas Auftritt wird der erste Akkordeonist sein, der zu diesem Event eingeladen worden ist um aufzutreten. Die Auftritte finden in der wunderschönen Abtei von Saint-Michel de Cuxa und anderen Kirchen im Gebiet des Prades statt, wo das Programm zusätzlich zur zeitgenössischen Musik auch Musik von Mozart, Beethoven und Brahms beinhaltet.

FacesWie sie vielleicht von einem Festival, welches den Namen eines weltberühmten Cellisten trägt, erwarten, konzentrieren sich viele der 27 Konzerte auf die schönen tiefen und rauen Noten des Cellos. Jedoch gibt es auch Abende, die Orgelmusik, Mozart’s Klarinetten Konzerten, Orchesterwerken für Kinder, Tschechische Musik und jetzt dem Akkordeon gewidmet sind.

Mikas Auftritte werden Auftritte am 7. August im Casino de Vernet-Les-Bains um 17.30Uhr, am 9. August im Prieuré de Marcevo um 17.30Uhr und am 10. August im Abbaye St Michel de Cuxà um 21.00Uhr sein. Mika wird Werke wie zum Beispiel Tangos von Astor Piazzola, „In Croce“ für Akkordeon und Cello von Sofia Guobaidoulina und Dvorak’s 5 Bagatelles Op.47 für 2 Violinen, Cello und Akkordeon vortragen.
  
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Veronika Todorova auf dem Limburger Sommerfest - Deutschland
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

Die Gewinnerin des „Deutschen Akkordeon- Musikpreises 2006“ und des 5 internationalen Wettbewerbs „Premio Citta di Atri“ (Italien) Veronika Todorova aus Elz (Deutschland) tritt mit der von ihr gegründeten und sehr erfolgreichen, „ Veronika Todorova Band “bei dem traditionellen internationalen Festival „ Limburger Sommerfeste“ im Serenadenhof der Stadt Limburg (Lahn) am 12.08.06 um 20:00 Uhr auf.

Die Musiker Veronika Todorova (Akkordeon) Axel Spreitzer (Schlagzeug) und Detlef Görke (Bass) spielen Werke von Astor Piazzolla, Richard Galliano, Renzo Ruggieri, Vincenzo Abbracciante, Pietro Frosini und Roman Bazhilin in eigener Bearbeitung.

Auserdem ist die 19- jährige Veronika Todorova  für den „Coupe Mondiale 2006“ in Norwegen in der Kategorie Variete- Senior vom Deutschen Harmonika Verband nominiert.

Für weitere Informationen emailen Sie an: veronika_todorova@web.de
  
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Neue Webseite des Orquestra d´Acordions de Sabadell, Sabadell – Spanien
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

Das Orquestra d´Acordions de Sabadell, welches 1991 gegründet wurde und sich unter der Leitung von Miguel Ángel Maestro, Akkordeonlehrer am Professional Conservatory of Music of Sabadell, befindet, hat nun seine eigene Webseite.

Das Orchester gewann verschiedene Wettbewerbe, kürzlich den Accordions Worldwide Award 2006 für den ersten Platz beim International Competition Città di Castelfidardo für Orchester.

Für weitere Informationen emailen Sie an: blaiacord@hotmail.com
  
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 Alexander Shirunov CD forsale
Jukka-Pekka Kuusela's Performs at Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival – Finland

Jukka-Pekka Kuusela performed R. Murray Schafer's piece ‘La testa d'Adriane’ for mezzo-soprano and accordion with Finnish soprano Mari-Anne Hilander (please see picture). ‘La Testa d'Adriane’ is a theater piece, written by the Canadian composer, R. Murray Schafer (b. 1933) in 1977. The performance received standing ovations from an enchanted audience in the beautiful Lentua Concert Hall.

"Kuhmo has always been, and will continue to be a place for championing beauty and quality and for being open to new challenges", says the artistic director Vladimir Mendelssohn.

The festival planning has gone without a hitch. "The reality of a musicians' life is a mixture of concentration, creativity, stress, control and respect for music. There is no 'easy' way for any of us, but we are not daunted by the difficulties," is the Artistic Director's view in a nutshell.
 
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Viatcheslav Semionov CD's  for sale
Contributed by Rob Howard

The 10th annual Rocky Mountain Accordion Celebration takes place next weekend, August 4th to 6th, in Philipsburg, Montana. Guest performers include Lidia Kaminska, Sammy Thomas, The King Bees of The Bayou, the Smilin’ Scandinavians and the Awesome Polka Babes. Accordion technique workshops wil be led by Mike and Margie Aman.

The event is described by the organisers as “a rousing weekend of dancing and listening to music, steak barbeques and outdoor pancake breakfasts, concerts in the 1892 Opera House and a parade of homemade pies.”
  
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Friedrich Lips’ Diary Dates, Moscow – Russia

Russian accordionist Friedrich Lips visits several other countries in the second half of 2006. Lips’ itinerary for the remainder of 2006 includes: -

August 10th – Gubaidulina evening - Dornach, Switzerland
10th to 17th -Tour of Norway

Autumn-tour in the USA:
September 21st - Concert in the UWM, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
22nd and 23rd - Concerts in the Irish Cultural Center, Milwaukee
24th - Concert in the World of Accordions Museum, Superior, Wisconsin
25th - Concert in Elroy, Wisconsin
29th - Concert in Alabama
October 1st - Concert in San Francisco, California
5th - Concert in Seattle, Washington
October 21st - Gubaidulina: ‘Seven Words’ for Bajan, Violoncello and chamber orchestra in Vilinius, Lithuania
22nd - S. Gubaidulina: ‘Seven Words’ for Bajan, Violoncello and chamber orchestra, Minsk, Belarus
24th - S. Gubaidulina: ‘Seven Words’ for Bajan, Violoncello and chamber orchestra in Moscow, Russia
November 3rd - Solo concert and jury chairman in Tscheljabinsk, Russia
10th - E. Podgaits: ‘Ex-Animo’ for Bajan and string quartet, Moscow
21st – Gubaidulina - festival in Toronto, Canada
December 2nd - Gubaidulina: ‘in croce’ for Bajan and Violoncello, Moscow
12th - Gubaidulina: ‘Under the sign of the Scorpions’, concert for Bajan and symphony orchestra, Moscow
13th to 17th - Festival ‘Bajan and Bajanisten’, Moscow
14th - Solo concert in the festival ‘Bajan and Bajanisten’, Moscow
16th - E. Podgaits: ‘Ex-Animo’ for Bajan and string quartet, Moscow

For further information email: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at
 
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Victor Prieto Trio Performances, New York - USA
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

Spanish-born, New York-based accordionist Victor Prieto performs at the following venues:-

August 1st, 7pm – Speranto, New York - Daniela W. Trio
2nd, 8pm - Olea, Brooklyn – Victor Prieto solo performance
5th, 8pm - Cafe Moto, Brooklyn - solo performance
August 13th - PJ Henlys, Brooklyn - Victor Prieto Trio
14th, 7.30pm - Immigrant Sounds Festival II, New York – solo performance
17th, 8pm - La Lanterna, New York – Trio Iberico (Victor Prieto - accordion, Brad Shepik – guitar, Alexis Cuadrado – bass)

For further information email: victorprieto2001@yahoo.com
 
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Accordion Spectacular, Melbourne – Australia
Contributed by Rob Howard

On August 19th at 7pm, the Viennese Ensemble visiting from Vienna, Austria, and the Accordion Orchestra of Melbourne share a concert at the Austrian Club, Sheehan's Rd, Heidelberg. Virtuoso accordionist Bernadette Conlon will conduct the Accordion Orchestra of Melbourne, and will also give a solo performance.

For further information email: accordionbernadette@bigpond.com
 
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Accordion Event in Le parc de la Villette, Paris – France
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

Le parc de la Villette, Paris on August 26th and 27th will be the scene for two days of continuous accordion music, including all styles – jazz, musette, contemporary, ethnic, etc. Players already booked to appear include Daniel Mille, David Venitucci, Lionel Suarez, Didier Dullieux, Jean-Luc Amestoy, Pascal Contet, Jean-François Baëz, Man Xin, Yves Weyh and Zakarya, sheng player Wu Wei, Jean-Luc Bouffard, Ophélie Gaillard, Marianne Piketty, Bijan Chemirani, Serge Adam, Philippe Botta, Carol Robinson and Tom Mays.

Pascal Contet (pictured), the artistic director of this event, is looking for accordionists from anywhere in the world, of any age, style or experience to participate. All participants are offered food and beverage and entrance for the special cabaret evening in Sauvage on August 26th.

For further information email: e.chevalier@villette.com
 
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Accordion Teacher Moves to Anglesey, Wales – UK
Contributed by Rob Howard

Accordion teacher George Garside, from Southport, is moving house to Benllech, Anglesey, North Wales, in September.

George offers tuition on melodeon, BC & BCC# diatonic button accordion, piano accordion & Continental chromatic.

For further information email: georgegarside@talktalk.net
 
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Bericht von Joan Cochran Sommers

Dunkelrote Rose-encore 2 by Friedrich Lips

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Peter Piccini - CD's & music catalog
Gary Morin - strolling accordionist, releases 6 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'AndanteTarantella', 'Autumn Waltz 2', 'Back Bay Waltz', 'Carnivale De Musette', 'Continental Vacation', 'Italia'. 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.
 
An A to Z of the Accordion
The Orquestra d´Acordions de Sabadell, formed in 1991 under the direction of Miguel Ángel Maestro, accordion teacher of the Professional Conservatory of Music of Sabadell, now has its own website.

The orchestra has won several competitions, most recent of which was the special 2006 Accordions Worldwide Award for the 1st Prize at the International Competition Città di Castelfidardo for Orchestras.
 
Gary Dahl Arrangements
The Unites States National Accordions News has been updated with the August edition.
 
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A new site selling a CD titled Classique Senior 1er tour, with sound samples. Music recorded from the La Coupe Mondiale 2004 by Marianne Melodie, of France. Purchase online.
 
Deffner Music catalog
A new site selling a CD titled Classique Senior 2e tour, with sound samples. Music recorded from the La Coupe Mondiale 2004 by Marianne Melodie, of France. Purchase online.
 
Karthause Schmuelling music catalog
A new site selling a CD titled Classique Senior 3e tour, with sound samples. Music recorded from the La Coupe Mondiale 2004 by Marianne Melodie, of France. Purchase online.
 
Yuri Medianik CD's
A new site selling a CD titled Classique Senior 3e tour suite, with sound samples. Music recorded from the La Coupe Mondiale 2004 by Marianne Melodie, of France. Purchase online.
 
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