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Das Wichtigste aus aller Welt...
Premiere des Bayan Konzerts, Zagreb – Kroatien
Konzerttour des 2006 Coupe Mondiale Gewinners in Portugal
Neue CD von Ferran Martinez – Spanien
Blackpool und Wyre Akkordeon und Musik Festival in Lancashire - GB
Konzertberichte, Masterklassen, Festivals, Wettbewerbe etc
19th Annual Russian Festival, California - USA
Jean-Louis Noton Serenades Miss Beaujolais, Villefranche - France
Accordéon et Accordéonistes March Edition - France
Bevorstehende Konzertdaten/Auftritte usw
St Patrick’s Day Events, Dublin – Ireland
Dick Contino Concert, California – USA
8th International Accordion Festival, Vienna - Austria
Seminars under the direction of Frédéric Deschamps – France
Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, New Jersey - USA
She’koyokh at the Royal Albert Hall, London – UK
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Musikhaus pro-harmonika
CD Bericht
Neue und aktualisierte Webseiten


Titano Accordion Company
Premiere des Bayan Konzerts, Zagreb – Kroatien

Am 5. März trat das kroatische Kammerorchester, unter der Leitung von Maestro Tomislav Facini in der Konzerthalle des kroatischen Musikinstituts von Zagreb auf und präsentierte die Premiere des ersten Akkordeonkonzerts der kroatischen Musikgeschichte vor – das Eshaton Konzert für Bayan und Orchester, komponiert von Davor Bobic.

Der Solist war Miran Vaupotic aus Kroatien. Der 1982 in Zagreb geboren Künstler gewann zahlreiche Wettbewerbe und tourte weitgehend in West- und Osteuropa als Solist.

„Eshaton" ist ein dreiteiliges Stück, welches die Vorteile des Konzertakkordeons besonders hervorhebt. Der Name „Eshaton" ist biblischen Ursprungs und dem Thema „Johannes Offenbarung". Der Komponist Davor Bobic hat über 100 Arbeiten geschrieben und promovierte in Komposition, Musiktheorie und Akkordeon am staatlichen Konservatorium „P.I. Tchaikowsky" in Kiev, Ukraine.

Für weitere Informationen emailen Sie bitte an: artagent.vjeran@hinet.t-com.hr
  
Friedrich Lips CD Collection
Konzerttour des 2006 Coupe Mondiale Gewinners in Portugal
Beitrag von Kevin Friedrich

Der Gewinner des Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Coupe Mondiale 2006 Vladimir Vladimirovich Chernykh aus Russland war in Portugal vom 22. Bis zum 27. Februar auf Konzerttour, die vom CIA Mitglied, dem Conservatório Regional de Castelo Branco, als Teil seines Preises des 59. Coupe Mondiale, der in Asker, Norwegen gesponsort wurde.

Vladimir spielte in ausverkauften Konzerthallen im Civil Governor’s House in Castelo Branco (23. Februar), Vila Velha de Rodão Art Centre Hall (25. Februar) und er gab auch ein Konzert und eine Lehrstunden für Musikstudenten an der Arts Polytechnic Schule (26. Februar).

2002 gewann Vladimir den 1. Preis beim internationalen Wettbewerb in Klingenthal (Deutschland) in der Kategorie "Unter 18" und 2005 gewann er den 1. Preis beim Internationalen Wettbewerb in Arrasate (Spanien), der vom CIA Mitglied „Hauspoz" Euskal Herriko Akordeoi Elkartea gesponsert wurde.

Der Tourmanager Carlos Semedo freut sich, dass er die Konzerttour mit einem Minimum an 3 Konzerten in Portugal für den Gewinner des 60. Coupe Mondiale, der vom 13. bis zum 18. August 2007 in den USA stattfindet, ebenfalls bestätigen kann.
  
Edition Harmonia music catalog
Ferran Martinez New CD – Spain
Contributed by Rob Howard

Der spanische Bayanakkordeonist, Ferran Martinez, ein Student des Musikkonservatoriums in Barcelona, hat eine neue CD mit dem Titel ‘Capricho’ auf den Markt gebracht.

Foldende Stücke werden darin präsentiert: ‘Recuerdos de la Alhambra’, ‘El Sitio de Zaragoza’, ‘Suspiros de Espana’, ‘La Revoltosa’, ‘Malaguena’, ‘Asturias’, ‘Granada’, ‘Bolero’, und andere.

Für weitere Informationen emailen Sie an: fmc_martinez@yahoo.com
  
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Blackpool und Wyre Akkordeon und Musik Festival in Lancashire - GB

Die Marine Hall, die Esplanade, Fleetwood in Lancashire ist erneut der Austragungsort für dieses Festival, welches am Ostersonntag, 08. April stattfindet.

Dieses traditionsreiche Osterakkordeonfestival, welches nun seit über 20 Jahren von der NAO Vorsitzenden Gina Brannelli organisiert wird, zieht immer viele junge Akkordeonisten in den Kategorien Solisten, Duett und Ensembles an.

Die Juroren des Festivals sind Raymond Bodell und Frederick Parnell. Das Festival endet mit einem Konzert. Parnell. The festival will conclude with a Prize Presentation concert.

Für weitere Informationen Emailen Sie bitte an: accordions@btinternet.com
  
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An A to Z of the Accordion
19th Annual Russian Festival, California - USA
Contributed by Jon Hammond

Jon Hammond writes: “The 19th annual Russian Festival took place in San Francisco from February 9th to 11th, including much really fantastic accordion music. I know that Limpopo played again and they have a fantastic accordionist, Yuri Fedorko (picture below), who dances the gopak while playing the accordion, it is amazing!”

The festival also featured Medovyi Spas, a vocal and instrumental ensemble directly from Moscow, who included a bayanist in their ensemble. Also appearing was Vladimir Riazantsev, a former principal dancer from the Moiseyev Dance Ensemble in Moscow, and a fine bayan player.

The Russian Festival presented 3 days of entertainment including Russian dancers, singers, and musicians in colorful and dynamic costumes. There was lots of Russian food and drink, and numerous vendors selling Russian arts and crafts, an incredible art exhibit and fun for the entire family. It was like being in Russia without leaving the Bay Area.
 
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Jean-Louis Noton Serenades Miss Beaujolais, Villefranche - France
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

The selection of Miss Beaujolais 2007 on March 3rd during a gala evening in Villefranche on Saône took place to the sound of dynamic accordionist Jean-Louis Noton. The 800 guests were entertained by the amazing facilities of the midi Cavagnolo in the hands of a wonderful musician, all having a great time.
  

Sebastiano Cali
Accordéon et Accordéonistes March Edition - France
Contributed by Harley Jones

Last week, the Monthly National magazine Accordéon et Accordéonistes released their March issue. The review is almost entirely focussed upon women. The teaching section by Frédéric Deschamps presents to you innovations and different styles; for example the last arrangement of Jerome Richard especially arranged for the young New Zealand artist Grayson Masefield.

The composition by Astor Paizzola is also very celebrated – Adios Nonino. Equally celebrated but in a different style (using free bass) is the recent composition of Viatcheslav Semionov, his Caprice N°3 - Polar Lights performed in france by the accordionist Jean Ribeiro.

Yet a different style is a composition by Jérôme Richard, Frédéric Deschamps and the winner of the Variety category at the Coupe Mondiale 2004 Phil Bouvier entitled “Violons espagnols”.

To receive this magazine and discover the information each issue contains, please contact Maurice Bruneau: abc.bruneau@wanadoo.fr
  
Accordion Repairs Made Easy - Reuther

Gary Dahl esheet
St Patrick’s Day Events, Dublin – Ireland
Contributed by Rob Howard

The annual St Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 12 noon, and starts at Parnell Square in the centre of Dublin. This involves all kinds of musicians and bands, including many accordionists.

At 2pm, accordionist Sharon Shannon performs in a unique concert for children, joined by Irish dancer Colin Dunne in a performance that won’t leave anyone sitting in their seats for long! This takes place at The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children, 11 A Eustace Street, Temple Bar.

At Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, from 2.30pm to 5.30pm, the Kilfenora Ceili Band play for ceili dancing.

In the evening, Sharon Shannon performs in a special St Patrick’s Day concert at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin.

For further information email: info@stpatricksfestival.ie
 
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Dick Contino Concert, California – USA
Contributed by Rob Howard

On March 17th, legendary American accordionist Dick Contino joins with Tony-winning Broadway star singer, Melba Moore for two shows (4.30pm and 7.30pm) at the Sun City Sierra Ballroom, 38180 Del Webb Blvd, Palm Desert, California.

Dick Contino achieved nationwide stardom after performing ‘Lady of Spain’ on Horace Heidt's ‘Youth Opportunity Talent Show’ in 1946. Contino went on to make frequent TV appearances, including 48 on the Ed Sullivan Show alone. He still performs regularly throughout the US and remains one of the most famous accordionists in history.
  
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8th International Accordion Festival, Vienna - Austria
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

The 8th International Accordion Festival is taking place in different venues in Vienna from February 24th until March 25th. 200 accordion artistes from around the world have been performing in a series of concerts.

The guest list has included Raúl Barboza, Renato Borghetti, Heinz Ditsch, Krzysztof Dobrek, Richard Galliano, Otto Lechner, Martin Lubenov (picture right), Madagascar All Stars, Motion Trio, Klaus Paier, Stefan Sterzinger, Riccardo Tesi, Ulrich Kodjo Wendt, and Zamballarana, and many others.

For further information email: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at
 
The Ins and Outs of the Accordion
Seminars under the direction of Frédéric Deschamps – France
Contributed by Harley Jones

Seminars were held from February 18th to 2nd March in Chevannes, a small town of Loiret. There were two seminars, both directed by Frédéric Deschamps.

Senior students, children, beginners and professionals, accordionists with buttons or piano keyboards, as well as bandoneonists participated since there is no division of our instrument since we all share the same passion: music.

When Frédéric is the organiser - there are never any social barriers or limitations whatever your level – since all levels have a place. All involved in these seminars evolves and move in perfect harmony.

Adults listen to the performances of the young virtuosos preparing the world competitions, the young dream to imitate their elders of Gonzales, Chabod, Blanchard, Vinckier, Belleville, Nortier, Buirette, Durafour, Sauvain, Dehier, Teppaz, Sanfaute, Ballandier, Legrand, Théault, Blocher, Bonnot, and all improve from listening to each other.

All these young artistes duly qualified at the CIA Coupe Mondiale qualifying festival which followed these seminars.

The next seminars conducted by Frédéric are to be held from the 7th – 12th and 16th - 21st April. Information and applications - Frederic Deschamps +33 6 17 85 38 19 or frederic.deschamps@wanadoo.fr
 
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Jimmy Sturr Orchestra, New Jersey - USA
Contributed by Rob Howard

On March 18th, at 2pm, Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra perform at the Bayway Polish Club, 625 Pulaski St, Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Accordionist Jimmy Sturr’s big band polka sound is popular across the USA, and has recorded with pop, rock, and country artistes such as Willie Nelson, Bobby Vinton and Delbert McClinton. One of polka's most popular artistes, 16-time Grammy winners Jimmy Sturr and his Orchestra have recorded over 100 albums, play over 150 functions a year, and have a regular show on RFD-TV.

For further information email: jgladdis@verizon.net
 
Alexander Shirunov CD forsale
She’koyokh at the Royal Albert Hall, London – UK
Contributed by Rob Howard

On March 30th, at 12 noon, the London-based band She’koyokh perform at the Royal Albert Hall, as part of the Ignite series of lunchtime concerts.

She’koyokh is a group of young British musicians, including an accordionist, who bring a fresh and infectious energy to Balkan folk music from Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey, as well as an extensive repertoire of Askenazi Jewish melodies once played in the streets of Poland, Romania and the Ukraine.

Since premiering Kriwaczek’s ‘Concerto for Klezmer Ensemble’ at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in 2004, She’koyokh has toured the UK and Europe.
 
Finland Recordings
Help Required

Jef De Haes, from Belgium, is looking for the ‘1st Concerto for Bayan and Orchestra in F’, by K. Myaskov.

Contact: jef_de_haes@hotmail.com
 
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Yuri Medianik CD's
A new site selling a CD titled "Bonne Fête MaMan" with sound samples. Music recorded from the Marianne Melodie Recording Production in France. Purchase online.

A new site selling a CD titled "Georgette Plana" with sound samples. Music recorded from the Marianne Melodie Recording Production in France. Purchase online. 
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A new site selling a CD titled "Chansons de France - Mistigri" with sound samples. Music recorded from the Marianne Melodie Recording Production in France. Purchase online.

A new site selling a CD titled "Chansons de France - Alain Vanzo" with sound samples. Music recorded from the Marianne Melodie Recording Production in France. Purchase online. 
Enzo Giribaldi eBook Accordion Course for Beginners
A new site selling a CD titled "The Red Bike" with sound samples. Music recorded from the Finnish Accordeon Institute in Finland. Purchase online.

A new site selling a CD titled "Russian Hammond’s Bolero" with sound samples. Music performed by Jon Hammond. Purchase online. 
Viatcheslav Semionov CD's  for sale
A new site selling a CD titled "The NDR Session Projekt" with sound samples. Music performed by Jon Hammond. Purchase online.

Franco Cambareri - accordionist, composer, producer, releases 5 new works for accordion available for purchase online. 'Angelina', 'Blue Lake (Lago Blu)', 'Don Miguel', 'Marching Parade', 'Russia by Night'. 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. 
Charnwood Music Publishing
A new site selling a CD titled "The Last Supper" with sound samples. Music performed by Friedrich Lips. This cd has a strong Christian theme, featuring music that concerns the treachery of Judas at the Feast of the Last Supper. Purchase online.
 
Deffner Music catalog
The Viennese Accordion Chamber Ensemble site has been updated of new photos on the main site and also cd cover photos with correct information on new cd site.

The site for the 5th International Competition for Styrian and Diatonic Accordion site has been updated of more information and photos. 
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