Friedrich Lips’ CD ‘Russisch und Trepak’ erzielte den 3. Preis der Sektion “Klassik” 2006 Just Plain Folks Music Awards. 25,500 plus Albums und 350,000 plus Lieder wurden eingeschickt und81 Albums aus 67 Liederkategorien von mehr als 70 Ländern nominiert. DieJPF Music Awards wird ausschließlich von Volontären geleitet und gilt als eine der größten und vielseitigsten Musikawards der Welt. DieJust Plain Folks Music Awards Show fand am 4. November imGalaxy Theaterof Santa Ana, CKalifornien statt.
Im September absolvierte Friedrich Lips eine erfolgreiche Konzerttour in den USA mit Besuch in folgenden Städten:Milwaukee, WI (Universität Wisconsin Milwaukee um den 75. Geburtstag vonGubaidulina zu zelebrieren); Green Bay, WI; Superior, WI (World of Accordions Museum); Elroy, WI; Troy Art, Alabama; Montgomery, Alabama; San Francisco,Kalifornien; Blackly Island, Washington. Außerdem warFriedrich im Oktober zu einer Tour in Norwegen von Jon Faukstad eingeladen. Danach präsentierte erGubaidulina’s Arbeiten in verschiedenen Festivals inin Minsk (Bielo-Russland), Vilnius (Lithuanien) und Moskau.
Im April 2006 haben Yuri Medianik (Bayan und Violine) und Oleg Bugaev(Cello) ihre Russlandtour angekündigt.In ihrem Programm spieltYuri im ersten Teil Violine und Cello und im zweiten Bayan und Cello.
Ihre Tour wurde gekrönt von einer Aufführung in der Kammerkonzerthalle des Moscow International Performance Art Zentrums, die dem Bayanlehrer von Yuri, Maestro Viatcheslav Semionov. zu seinem 60. Geburtstag gewidmet wurde. Professor Semionov. kam zu diesem Anlass vor Konzertbeginn auf die Bühne und dankte den Anwesenden mit den Worten, daß dieses Konzert für ihn das allerschönste Geburtstagsgeschenk war, das er je erhalten habe.
Im vorgeführten Konzertprogramm: originale Kompositionen für Violine und Cello mit Transkriptionen von den vorführenden Künstlern selbst arrangiert, wie die J.S. Bach's ‘Sonata in D-Major’ für viola, gamba und clavier sowie Jazz-Stücke und Tangos.
Die Oktobertour führte sie nach: Moskau - Muradeli Performance Hall, Ekaterinburg - Great Philharmonic Hall, Asbest - Concert Hall, Verknaya Pyshma - ‘Fakel’ Hall,Lesnoy - ‘Sovremennik’ Performance Hall, Alapaevsk - Concert Hall, Vologda - Philharmonic Hall, Moscow- Cultural Center ‘Primus Versus’, Moscow - International Performance Arts Center.
Richard Galliano UNAC-Koncert, San Sebastian - Spanien
Der französische Akkordeonvirtuose Richard Galliano ist am 19. November im Auditorium Bastero in Andoain, San Sebastian on in einem Konzert, welches von der UNAC (Union de Acordeonistas)organisiert wird zu sehen und zu hören. Konzertbeginn ist 12 Uhr.
Vor dem Konzert von Richard Galliano wird am 18. November die jährliche Generalversammlung der UNAC abgehalten und am gleichen Abend gibt es einen Gala-Abend mit Abendessen unter dem Motto "accordion soirée" im Arbelaitz Restaurant in San Sebastian.Während derUNAC Generalversammlung gibt es außerdem eine Ausstellung von Recordings, Fotos, Instrumenten, Artikeln, Büchern etc. mit Ausstellungsbeginn 10 Uhr.
On October 29th the North Shore Accordion Orchestra shared a concert with the Auckland Mandolinata Orchestra, conducted by accordionist Bryan Holden, at the Rose Centre, Auckland, New Zealand.
Performers were the Musicale group conducted by Robert Winchester, the Music Makers, conducted by Christine Adams, and the NSAO, conducted by Lionel Reekie, and soloist Grayson Masefield (picture right), the latter recently returned from international accordion competitions in Serbia, Italy and Norway.
Because this sold out concert was a huge success, it is likely to become an annual event.
Caister International Accordion Festival, Norfolk - UK
The 2006 Caister International Accordion Festival, November 2nd/6th, was indeed a great success, enabling a succession of first class accordion artistes to enthral their audiences with a variety of styles and repertoires. The concerts included Scottish dancing, with Gary Blair playing and calling the dances.
The opening night concert began with Harry Hussey playing requests, followed by Italy’s Roberto Lucanero playing lively folk dance tunes on his 2-row diatonic button accordion. Romano Viazzani then performed a repertoire of serious music compositions, including some Piazzolla pieces followed by a complete contrast with Jack Emblow and Tony Compton’s set of jazz standards. The Friday evening concert began with Harry Hussey again playing requests, but was mainly given over to the Art Van Damme Quintet, whose performance of classic jazz arrangements was as exciting as it was nostalgic. The Quintet members were Art Van Damme (picture left - accordion), Pat McCarthy (guitar), Roger Nobes (vibes), Len Skeets (bass), and Bobby worth (drums).
The Saturday evening concert featured Harry Hussey, Roberto Lucanero, Gary Blair and the accordion sextet Norvic Concordia, followed by a performance by Giancarlo Caporilli, from Italy, a regular at this festival, who produced immaculate renditions of Continental and original compositions.
The final concert on Sunday evening was mainly taken up with the weekend workshop orchestras and bands, with excellent performances given by all participants. After these, Pearl Fawcett-Adriano (picture left) took center stage and gave a marvellous performance of popular classics, demonstrating how acoustic and electronic voices can blend tastefully and effectively together.
Following Pearl, there were unscheduled contributions from Romano Viazzani (picture right), Giancarlo Caporilli, and from David Halcrow, Jim Halcrow and Alan Nicolson, a trio of accordionists from Shetland. The festival concluded with all the guest artistes and organiser Heather Smith (picture above right) on stage together, jamming ‘Bel Viso’ with great gusto.
The bi-annual National Accordion Music Composers’ Competition, organised by the North Staffs Accordion Club, produced a crop of original music, and was an important feature of the festival.
The NE Accordion Festival takes place on November 10th and 11th at California Building, 2205 California Step, NE Minneapolis, Minnesota. This festival is a celebration of the free-reed instrument family including both chromatic and piano accordion, concertina, diatonic button accordions and harmonium. Festivities include concerts, workshops, jam sessions, new friends, and an evening dance.
Artistes appearing include Jose Curbelo, Joanna Arnold Darrow, Patrick Harison, Datta Hartman and Machinery Hill, Dee Langley, ‘Skeets’ Langley, Larry Malmberg, Jerry Minar, Dan Newton, Eric Ray and Jenny Schultz, John Scaffeo, and Dan Turpening. The festival is sponsored by KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio.
Immediately after performing Piazzolla’s concert ‘Aconcagua’ with the Berlin Philharmonic, from November 12th to 22nd, Russian accordionist Aidar Gainullin will visit Austria for 8 concerts - Vienna, Graz, St. Andrä, Klagenfurt, Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Salzburg, Hochegg, Neunkirchen, and a workshop at the conservatory in Klagenfurt. His program will include works by J.S. Bach, A. Vivaldi, D. Scarlatti, S. Prokofjev, A. Borodin, A. Schnittke, A. Piazzolla, and others.
After finishing his studies at the famous Gnessin Music Academy in Moscow Aidar Gainullin is now living and working in Berlin. He has already performed with famous orchestras all over the world and is also prizewinner of the Rostropovitch foundation. Recently he has been writing film music and now he is going to publish his own CD and DVD series.
On November 16th, at 8.30pm, Spanish accordionist Victor Prieto will be performing with Emilio Solla and The NY Jazz-Tango Group, featuring jazz saxophonist Donny McCaslin. The venue is the Cornelia Street Café, New York, and the music is based on jazz and tango original compositions by Emilio Solla.
November 24th - Théâtre Entrelacs, Arles
26th, at 4.30pm - Grand Auditorium 2000 Cité des Congrès, Nantes
28th, at 8.30pm - Conservatoire National de Région, Reims
The National Accordion Association is busy celebrating its 20th birthday with a series of events, and the next takes place on November 19th at the Hurst Recreation Center, 700 Mary Drive, Hurst, Texas. This will be a barbeque with accordion entertainment, from 2pm until approximately 4pm. The accordionist artistes performing include Nick Ballarini and ‘Accordion Fusion’, an accordion orchestra.
A new NAA website is currently being created to reflect a national position, but the current NAA website is still functioning, and is being revised and updated.
Virtuoso accordionist Pearl Fawcett-Adriano performs at Stockport Accordion Club on November 22nd, at 8pm. Stockport AC is based at Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel St, Woodley, Stockport (Junction 25, M60).
Pearl Fawcett-Adriano, a former Junior and Senior CMA World Champion, is widely renowned as one of the UK’s greatest accordion talents, and has performed internationally with great acclaim.
A new site selling a CD titled ‘Paris Moscou Duo’, with sound samples. Music performed by Roman Jhbanov and Domi Emorine. Purchase online.
Peter Piccini - accordionist, composer, arranger, performer, releases 3 updated works and 2 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Dreams of Love', 'Remember Portofino', 'Take a Chance with Me', 'Tango Per Te', 'Swingin Time'. 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 "El Primero" with sound samples. Music performed by Fabio Alderighi. Purchase online.