The accordion world was saddened to learn of the passing away of renowned composer Anatoli Kusiakov on July 11, 2007. Kusiakov was born in the region of Ushe Ivanovsk on June 7, 1945.
He finished his studies of composition at the music pedagogical Institute of Rostov (class of L. P. Klinitchev) in 1971 and reached the grade of “Aspirantura” at the Conservatory in Moscow (class of S. A. Balasanyan) in 1974.
Since 1974 he has been teaching composition and instrumentation, became Rector (1981-88) and since 1989 Professor at the Music Pedagogical Institute in Rostov (since 1992 called the Rachmaninoff Conservatory). Renowned for his composing and teaching, he was awarded the Merited Artist of Russia title in 1986. He was prize-winner at the all Russian Competition for composers in 1977.
In 2003, the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) awarded Kusiakov the CIA Merit Award, at the General Assembly of Delegates in Helsinki, Finland in recognition of his life long work and outstanding contributions to the International accordion movement.
During the 15th International Festival "Bayan and Bayanists" held in Moscow in December 2004, a concert was dedicated to his works which have had a great influence on the bayan literature. On this occasion the “Silver Disk” for special achievements attained during a musical career was awarded to him.
His works include:
-Cloud” for Symphony Orchestra and Vocals
-Theater Music for Bayan,
-Sonata No. 1 (1979) dedicated to Viatcheslav Semionov
-Sonata No. 2 (1981, dedicated to Viatcheslav Semionov
-Sonata No. 3 (1978)
-Sonata No. 4 (1990)
-Sonata No. 5
-Sonata No. 6 - Winter Sketches Suite (1981) dedicated to Viatcheslav Semionov
-Fuga and Burleska (1981)
-Five Spanish pictures for Flute and Bayan (1990)
-Autumn Landscapes Suite (1989)
-Three Miniatures (1990)
-Partita in four parts (1990)
-Elegic music for Bayan – “Farewell” (1990)
-Divertissement (1992)
-Concert for Bayan and Chamber Orchestra (1998)
-Spring Pictures” Suite (1999)
-Sonata No. 7 - Misterium (March 2006) dedicated to Mika Väyrynen
Note: Sonata No. 7 is believed to have been his last work, and Mika Väyrynen will perform the world premiere in Spring 2008.
‘Nuits de Nacre’ Akkordeon Festival, Tulle - Frankreich
Das 19. Jährich stattfindende Tulle Akkordeonfestival findet vom 13. bis zum 16. September 2007 statt.
Das Festival ist auch bekannt als die Nuits de Nacre. Hier finden die meisten der ca. 70 Konzertre und Tänze abends in Festzelten oder auf Open-Air Bühnen, dem städtischen Theater oder verschiedenen Gaststätten, Bierstuben in der Innenstadt von Tulle statt. Die Musikalischen Stilrichtungen sind Musette, Folk, Jazz, Rock, Variety und Klassik.
Außerdem gibt es bei dem Festival die Möglichkeit, einen Blick in die Maugein Akkordeonfabrik zu werfen.
Der russische Akkordeonist Alexander Shirunov ist kürzlich von seiner Skandinavien-Tour zurückgekehrt. Dort hatte er bei zwei bekannten Festivals, dem Sata-Häme Soi Festival in Ikaalinen, Finnland und dem Ransater Akkordeonfestival in Schweden Auftritte. Beide Events werden seit über 20 Jahren ausgetragen und bieten abwechslungsreiche und eindrucksvolle Programme.
Als Gewinner des 1. Primus Ikaalinen Wettbewerb (2005) wurde Alexander dieses Jahr als Gastkünstler zum 35. Sata-Häme Soi Akkordeonfestival eingeladen.
Er spielte auf verschiedenen Bühnen, hatte aber zwischenzeitlich auch die Möglichkeit die wundervolle Atmosphäre des Events zu genießen und den sehr spannenden 3. Primus Ikaalinen Wettbewerb zu sehen und zu hören, welcher zweifellos das Highlight des Festivals war.
Das Ransater Akkordeon-Festival gilt als eines der größten Akkordeonevents in der Welt wird hauptsächlich durch Künstler aus Norwegen, Schweden und Dänemark, sowie einige internationale Gäste kennzeichnet. Alexander spielte zweimal auf der Hauptbühne, ein grosses Open-air Amphitheatre.
Alexander spielte Werke von S. Hylen, C. ein. Jularbo, P. Frosini - P. Deiro, A. Astier und anderen.
Am 21. Juli wird es eine “Ladies Day” Serie mit Konzerten, die durch weibliche Akkordeonistinnen gekennzeichnet sind, bei der “Accordion Connection”, 136 NH Route 106, Unit 1 Gilmanton, New Hampshire, geben.
Das Programm beinhaltet schottische, französische, klassische und bekannte Musik. Die Konzerte sind: um 10.00 Uhr – Sylvia Miskoe, um 12.00 Uhr – Mary Tokarski, um 13.00 Uhr – Anita & Bob Siarkowski und um 14.00 Uhr – Donna Maria Regis. Die Besucher können auch ihre eigen Instrumente mitbringen um diese von professionellen technischen Experten überprüfen zu lassen.
Der Akkordeon-Showroom bietet auch eine grosse Auswahl an neuen Instrumenten an. Um keine der angesagten Events zu entbehren gibt es ein Brunch-Buffet. Das „Ladies Day-Konzert“ ist am 21. Luli und zelebriert damit den 50. Jahrestag der “Accordion Connection”, welche 1957 von Arthur Welch gegründet wurde.
Der portugisische Akkordeonist João Gentil hat im Jule und Agust in Portugal auf den Azoreninseln mehr als 30 Konzerte im Programm.
Das kreative und vielseitege Duo João Gentil und Luís Formiga – Drums, werden Repertoire von Astor Piazzolla, Richard Galiano, Gotan Project, Yann Tiersen, Renzo Ruggieri und vielen anderen vorführen. Die musikalischen Arrangements sind von João Gentil und Luis Formiga mit Elektro-Tano und Jazzeinflüssen.
Die Konzertdaten sind :
13. Juli - Fórum de Coimbra, Portugal – ein Event mit moderner Musik, welcher vom Dr. Watch Juwelenladen organisiert wird.
15. Juli - Mistérios da Música’ – S. Caetano, Portugal
22. Juli bis 25. Juli - EXPOFACIC – Cantanhede, Portugal
23. Juli - Festas S. Tomé, Mira
24. Juli - Semana Cultural de Ançã, Terreiro do Paço
28. Juli - Escadas para o Céu – Sta Maria da Feira
01. August bis 03. August - Festival Internacional Andanças 2007 – www.pedexumbo.com – S. Pedro do Sul
06. August - Festas S. Miguel, Pena
09. August - Festas Presa, Mira
10. August - Festival Batata Assada N’Areia, Praia da Tocha
16. August - II Festival Leitão, Covões
Das Pigini Super-Sirius Bayan Knopfakkordeon von Ian Watson wurde am Sonntag aus seinem abgeschlossenen Autokofferraum in Südlondon gestohlen.
Das Pigini Logo ist aufgrund von TV-Auftritten abgedeckt Die Seriennummer 760 ist im Holz unter dem Verdeck der Stimmblöcke.
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Wenn Sie von weiteren gestohlenen Akkordeons wissen, dann ersuche wir Sie, dies an Akkordeon Weltweit mitzuteilen, wo sie auf der Accordions Worldwide Stolen Accordions List eingetragen werden, welches es Dieben damit hoffentlich etwas schwieriger macht.
Finnish accordionist Mika Väyrynen recently performed a concert with his quintet ‘La Camorra’, comprising Mika on bandoneon, Henrik Perello - violin, Ismo Eskelinen - guitar, Kirmo Lintinen – piano, and Tarja Nyberg - double bass. Performing the music of Piazzolla, the concert took place at the ‘Sonkajärvi Soi’ Festival under the artistic directorship of the famous guitarist Ismo Eskelinen.
Sultans Flooded Out - Parky Sails on Solo!, England - UK
Accordionist John Kirkpatrick became a victim of recent severe floods. He wrote: “On the way to Nettlebed Folk Club on June 25th for a gig with The Sultans of Squeeze, my car was overwhelmed by flood water near Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire.
I was one of many, and had to be towed back to a garage, a journey we only just managed even with the extra height of a huge breakdown vehicle. By then it was too late to get to Nettlebed and poor Chris Parkinson, who had had the good sense to go down to the vicinity the day before, ended up having to do the evening solo.
Congratulations to Parky on managing to complete his first solo gig for over ten years! and apologies to my fans.
My car's been written off, I had to hire a car the next day, that got a puncture - two hours delay. Cars, eh?”
Editor: Moral of the story - Accordions are definitely more reliable!!
Fisitalia, well-known company for the production of high standard and excellent service, have presented their ‘made in Italy’ instruments during the well-known Seul-Coex 2007 exposition in South Korea, which took place from June 14th to 16th 2007. 94 companies from 7 different countries were exhibiting, with approximately 28,000 visitors looking for news about musical instruments. Especially appreciated by the public were the accordions ‘made in Italy’ by Fisitalia.
A Bastille Day concert takes place on Saturday July 14th, at 8 pm. The free event takes place at the Universalist National Memorial Church, 1810 16th Street, NW (at S Street), Washington, DC 2009. On the program are French pieces by composers as varied as Ravel and Brel, performed by vocalists, a violinist, and accordionists Rick and Mara.
The Zero Sette Accordion Orchestra, from the Basque region of northern Spain, are in concert on July 14th, 9pm, at ‘La Torre’, Casa de Cultura, Guadarrama, Madrid, organised by the Chorale of Guadarrama. Entrance: 4 euros.
The Maine Celtic Celebration takes place from July 19th to 22nd in Belfast, Maine. This festival of Irish music, song and dance includes informal concerts, dances, displays of Irish dancing and informal music sessions. Performers include bohola – featuring accordionist Jimmy Keane, Ladies of the Lake – featuring button accordionist Maggie Ericson, the Napper Tandies – featuraccordionist Randy Billings, and the Stillson School of Irish Dancing.
Jimmy Keane - 5 times All Ireland Senior Piano Accordion Champion and member of the Irish American band bohola, will be holding a piano accordion workshop. The workshop will take place on Friday July 20th at 10.30am at the Fred Hutchinson Center in Belfast, Maine. The workshop is free, but the organisers are asking for a donation of $10to the Celtic Celebration Fund.
Jean-Marc Marroni is leading an accordion course from July 22nd to 28th at Serre Eyraud, close to Gap in Provence. Members of several accordion schools meet together to work on the interpretation of Baroque, classical and contemporary works, as well as more modern popular music.
The lively and colourful Romanian dance ensemble Doina, with their orchestra, from Bucharest, perform at the Peter Barkworth Theatre, Stockport College on Saturday July 28th, 7pm. Also appearing are the Fosbrooks, local performers of traditional dance, music and song. Both performers’ accompanists include various accordionists.
MusicForAccordion.com site releases 4 new music of 'Sonatine', ‘Scene De Bal’, ''Nola', 'The Blue Danube'. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card.
Yehuda Oppenheimer update 2 arrangements of 'Fuer Adina', and ‘Accordion Mon Amour’. Samples of the music are available online. The music is in eSheet format, able to be emailed to your computer. Purchase with credit card.
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‘Nuits de Nacre’ Akkordeon Festival, Tulle - Frankreich
Der russische Akkordeonist 
Am 21. Juli wird es eine “Ladies Day” Serie mit Konzerten, die durch weibliche Akkordeonistinnen gekennzeichnet sind, bei der “Accordion Connection”, 136 NH Route 106, Unit 1 Gilmanton, New Hampshire, geben.
Der portugisische Akkordeonist 
Das Pigini Super-Sirius Bayan Knopfakkordeon von Ian Watson wurde am Sonntag aus seinem abgeschlossenen Autokofferraum in Südlondon gestohlen.
La Camorra Quintet Performs in Finland
Accordionist John Kirkpatrick became a victim of recent severe floods. He wrote: “On the way to Nettlebed Folk Club on June 25th for a gig with The Sultans of Squeeze, my car was overwhelmed by flood water near Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire.
‘Made in Italy’ Seul-Coex – South Korea
Zero Sette Accordion Orchestra Concert, Madrid – Spain
The Maine Celtic Celebration takes place from July 19th to 22nd in Belfast, Maine. This festival of Irish music, song and dance includes informal concerts, dances, displays of Irish dancing and informal music sessions. Performers include bohola – featuring accordionist Jimmy Keane, Ladies of the Lake – featuring button accordionist Maggie Ericson, the Napper Tandies – featuraccordionist Randy Billings, and the Stillson School of Irish Dancing.
Romanian Ensemble ‘Doina’ Concert, Stockport - UK
