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Neues Anmelde-System für den CIA Coupe Mondiale, Glasgow - GB
Lips Accordion Workshop and First Performance – Austria and Bulgaria
Intern. Französiche Qualifikation, Paris - Frankreich
Neue CD ‘And The Accordions Played’, Schottland – GB
Konzertberichte, Masterklassen, Festivals, Wettbewerbe etc
Donal Ring’s Golden Anniversary, Cork – Irish Republic
Tiit Kalluste Concerts – Estonia and Germany
Bevorstehende Konzertdaten/Auftritte usw
Festival Internazionale Fisarmonica, Castelfidardo – Italy
Raimondas Sviackevicius Engagements, Vilnius – Lithuania
Galla-Rini Accordion Camp, California – USA
‘Rezekne 2008’, Kaunata – Latvia
International Master Classes, Rosignano Solvay - Italy
Accordion Teaching Week, Somerset – UK
Café Accordion Orchestra, Minneapolis – USA
Peter Soave and Jean Louis Noton at the Zahrarmonie Festival, Dolomites – Italy
James P.  O'Brien
CD Bericht
Neue und aktualisierte Webseiten


Yuri Medianik CD's
Neues Anmelde-System für den CIA Coupe Mondiale, Glasgow - GB


DDie Anmeldungen für den 61. CIA Coupe Mondiale in Schottland, vom 21.-26. Oktober 2008 wurden komplett revisiert. Diese Neuauflage, nach der Idee des CIA General Sekretär Kimmo Mattila's Sohn Ville, hilft allen Kanditaten, sich leicht durch die verschiedenen Wettbewerbsprozesse unter Berücksichtigung aller Regeln jeder einzelnen Kategorie, zu finden. Online die Verabschiedung der 120. Generalversammlung der Delegierten sowie das Formular für die Nominierung der Jury.

In diesem Bewerb sind sechs Kategorien internationaler Bewerbe ausgeschrieben. Neben den Wettbewerben gibt es eine Anzahl von Aktivitäten sowohl von lokalen als auch internationalen Akkordeonorchesters, dem CIA World Accordion Orchestra II, traditionale schottische Tanzgruppen, schottische Tudelsackgruppen und die Gary Blair Ceilidhband.

Es gibt KEIN Pflichtstück ist für keine Kategorie. Anstatt dessen wird die Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) das beste originale Solo-Werk prämieren. Mit diesem Konzept will man neue orginale Arbeiten für jede Kategorie aktivieren und auszeichnen.

Das offiziell-genannte CIA Hotel, das “Normandy” ist bereits als “ausverkauft” anzusehen... Weitere Zimmeranfragen werden in naheliegenden Hotels untergebracht. Allerdings gibt es noch einige Restzimmer.

Für zusätzliche Information laden wir Sie ein die Webseite www.coupemondiale.org zu konsultieren.
 
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Lips Accordion Workshop and First Performance – Austria and Bulgaria
Beitrag von Dr. Herbert Scheibenreif of Friedrich Lips Productions

Zum 9. mal wurde in Imst ( in Tirol nahe Innsbruck) ein Workshop für Musiker und Künstler verschieder Musikrichtungen vom 7.-11. Juli 20078 organisiert.


Teilnehmer von verschiedenen Ländern hatten die Möglichkeit erholsame Tag emit artistischen Aktivitäten zu kombinieren. Wie kann man musikalische und technische Probleme lösen, sich gut auf der Bühne zu präsentieren konnte man vom Bayan und Akkordeonkünstler Friedrich Lips (von der Gnessin Musikakademie in Moskau) erfahren. Lips’ wird auch im nächsten Jahr in einem Workshop während des ‘Kulturlaub’ vom 13-18 Juli 2009 zur Verfügung stehen.

Sofort nach diesem Workshop reiste Lips weiter nach Bulgarien. Er wurde eingeladen dort Giya Kancheli’s Arbeit ‘Kapote’ (“Once upon a time” in griechischer Sprache) für Bayan und Kammerochester (Erstaufführung in Bulgarien) während des Festivals ‘Varna – Summer’ (seit 1926) vorzuführen. Dieser weltbekannte Komponist wurde in Georgia geboren undlebt nun in Brüssel/Belgien. Das Orchester ‘Moscow Soloists’ wurde von Yury Bashmet dirigiert.

Lips wird diese Stück außerdem während des Moscow festivals ‘Bayan and Bayanists’ im Dezember vortragen.

Möchten Sie zusätzliche Information – dann schreiben Sie bitten via e-mail an: herbert@accordion-cd.co.at
 
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Intern. Französiche Qualifikation, Paris - Frankreich

Die französiche Qualifikation, in welcher die besten der französischen Akkordenkünstler teilnahmen, fand am 20. Juli in La Selle sur le Bied, nahe Paris statt. Die ausgewählten Künstler nehmenn sowohl im Trophée Mondiale Wettbewerb 2008 in Sarajavo (Bosnia und Herzogovina) und dem 2008 CIA Coupe Mondiale in Glasgow Schottland teil.

35 Studenten haben sich in für 4 Kategorien präsentiert. Hier die Teilnehmerliste. Die Jurymitglieder Frédéric Deschamps, Jacques Mornet und Raymond Bodell waren von dem Niveau der Teilnehmer begeistert.

Besonderes Lob wurde dem neuseeländischen Studenten Grayson Masefield vom französische Lehrer par excellence Jacques Mornet zugesprochen Grayson Masefield, ist Neuseeland Akkordeonmeister und studiert seit 2 Jahren in Frankreich Frédéric Deschamps.

Ein Foto von allen Teilnehmern des erfolgriechen Events.
 
An A to Z of the Accordion
Neue CD ‘And The Accordions Played’, Schottland – GB
Beitrag von Rob Howard

Isles FM ist eine Volontär-Radiosendung, die im Jahre 1998 für Schottland’s Inseln gegründet wurde. Auf Sendung 24 Stunden pro Tag gibt es Musik und Unterhaltung mit viel Akkordeonmusik. ‘And The Accordions Played’ ist eine neue CD mit vielen Künstlern von Isles FM der letzten 10 Jahre. Alle Einnahmen der Verkäufe der CD gehen zugunsten eines neuen Gebäudes für das Studio Isles.

Die Künstler auf dieser CD sind: Face The West, Tommy Darky, Blair Douglas, Meantime, Donny and Diane, Fergie MacDonald, Wolfstone, Iain Angus MacLeod, John MacDonald, Donald Black, Lindsay Weir, Lismore Ceilidh Band, Phil Cunningham & Aly Bain, Christophoer Robertson, The Occasionals, Skerryvore, The Vatersay Boys, und Donald Black & Malcolm Jones.

Möchten Sie Information über diese CD – dann schreiben Sie bitte via e-mail an: info@footstompin.com
 
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Donal Ring’s Golden Anniversary, Cork – Irish Republic
Contributed by Rob Howard

2008 marks the 50th anniversary of the Donal Ring Ceilidh Band, one of Ireland’s most accomplished dance bands. Donal Ring, who plays the Hohner Shand Morino, has played the accordion since he was very young, turning professional in 1958. Like many other accordionists of his generation, Donal Ring was initially influenced by Jimmy Shand, whose broadcasts on the BBC and Radio Luxembourg were heard in Ireland.

In 1958, Donal Ring formed his own band, and the present line up is very much a family affair that includes sons Dermot Ring – 5 row button accordion and vocals, Donal Ring junior – 5 row accordion, daughters Mary (Ring) Devereux – piano and bass, Breda (Ring) Cashman – drums and vocals, and Pat Riordan – vocals.

The Donal Ring Ceilidh Band has 9 CDs available, and a new one is in the process of being recorded for the band’s anniversary year. Later this year there will be a series of 50th Anniversary events:
October 11th, 9pm – dance, St Finbarr’s H & F Club, Togher, Cork
November 30th – two concerts (afternoon, 3pm, and evening), The Everyman Palace Theatre, McCurtain St, Cork

For further information email: brydie@donalring.ie
 
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Tiit Kalluste Concerts – Estonia and Germany
Contributed by Rob Howard

Accordionist Tiit Kalluste (born 1962) has performed at all the major jazz and accordion festivals in Estonia. Since graduating from the Estonian Academy of Music, Kalluste has worked as a freelance musician. Although he is primarily noted for being a jazz accordionist, Kalluste is equally well versed in playing folk music, French chansons and Argentinean tangos.

Currently Tiit Kalluste is working as accordion and improvisation teacher in the pop-jazz department of G. Ots Music School of Tallinn and Viljandi Culture College. In 1999 Tiit Kalluste was elected the President of the Estonian Accordion Society.

Concerts, as a duo with saxophonist Villu Veski:

August 20th, 6pm –Käru Lake,
August 21st, 6.30pm - Kärdla Culture Center, Kärdla, Estonia
August 22nd, 7pm - Chamber Hall, Tõrva Church, Tõrva, Estonia
September 20th, 7pm - Münsterland Festival, Hamburg, Germany
 
Deffner Music catalog

Alexander Shirunov CD forsale
Festival Internazionale Fisarmonica, Castelfidardo – Italy
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

The Festival Internazionale Fisarmonica (Summer Edition) takes place in Castelfidardo, Ancona, from July 30th to August 2nd. Concert details include:

July 30th, 9.15pm – concert in the Parco della Rimembranze featuring the band Beltuner in collaboration with the Festival Folk Concerto 11th Edition 2008, sponsored by the Centro Studi Oriente Occidente, directed by Lionell Chapuis in collaboration with the Festival Internazionale della fisarmonica ‘Guido Bogliolo’

July 31st, 9.15pm – concert in the Piazza della Repubblica, by the Orchestra d’Accordeon de la Suisse Francophone
August 1st, 9.15pm – concert in the Piazza della Repubblica, featuring the Benni Madonia Blues Band, line up:
Benito Madonia - guitar and vocals, Nicola Dal Bo - organ and piano, Fabio Rossato - accordion, Andrea Barucca – guitar, Roberto Gazzani – bass, and Danilo Brugnini – drums
August 2nd, 9.15pm – concert in the Piazza della Repubblica, featuring Robert Lucanero – diatonic accordion, organ and vocals, Massimo Sbriscia – guitar, Leandro Scocco - electric bass, Domenico Candellori – percussion, and Maurizio Scalzo – drums.
 
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Raimondas Sviackevicius Engagements, Vilnius – Lithuania
Contributed by Rob Howard

Raimondas Sviackevicius teaches at the International Accordion Summer seminar, Palanga, Lithuania, from August 1st to 7th.

On August 30th, Raimondas Sviackevicius – accordion, Janas Maksimovicius – sax, and Arkadij Gotesman – percussion, perform their "ACCOsax Freeminded" project at the Jazz Bridge Festival, Karlshamn, Sweden.

For further information email: raimondas@sviackevicius.com
 
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Galla-Rini Accordion Camp, California – USA
Contributed by Rob Howard

The Galla-Rini Accordion Camp takes place from July 27th to August 1st, at Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave,San Rafael, California.

The late Anthony Galla-Rini was truly a legend of the accordion -- devoted to the serious and classical study of the accordion, he wrote hundreds of arrangements, published his own tutorial method books, and in 1941, composed his first accordion concerto which he performed with the Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra. A recognised virtuoso, Galla-Rini toured the world, giving concerts and solo recitals, and played on numerous movie soundtracks such as ‘High Noon’ and ‘Laura’.

At the Galla-Rini Accordion Camp, attendees play all kinds of music in the ensemble - classical, semi-classical, American musicals, and more. The emphasis is on learning to play musically, and learning to play in an ensemble, which is an entirely different experience from playing alone.
 
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‘Rezekne 2008’, Kaunata – Latvia
Contributed by Rob Howard

The 5th annual International Accordion Camp also known as ‘Rezekne 2008’, led by Zane Ludborza, takes place from July 23rd to August 3rd in Kaunata, Rezekne LV-4600, Latvia. Artistes involved include Oleg Sharov – Russia, Valery Kolyganov – Sweden, and Jukka-Pekka Kuusela – Finland. The event includes concerts, master classes and seminars.

For further information email: anlud@inbox.lv
 
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International Master Classes, Rosignano Solvay - Italy
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

International Master Classes, from August 21st to 24th, will be held at the Associazione Musicale Antonio Bacchelli, via Ernesto Solvay, 57013 Rosignano Solvay (LI). The teachers will be Janina Rüger and Massimo Signorini (picture right).

For further information email: massimosignorini@alice.it
 
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Accordion Teaching Week, Somerset – UK
Contributed by Rob Howard

Accordion Teaching Week takes place at St Audries Bay Holiday Club, Somerset, England, from September 8th to 13th. Organised by John Romero, this event is a festival that includes teaching workshops and concerts. The teachers include Angie Lukins, John Romero, Gary Blair, Rosemary Wright and Gennaro Fiondella.

The concert performers are Pearl Fawcett-Adriano (picture right), Gary Blair, Harry Hussey, Gennaro Fiondella, Rosemary Wright, and John Romero (picture left).

The Accordion Teaching Week follows on immediately after a Roland V Accordion UK championships weekend, September 6th and 7th, at the same venue.

For further information email: jr@carillonstudios.co.uk
 
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Café Accordion Orchestra, Minneapolis – USA
Contributed by Rob Howard

The Café Accordion Orchestra perform in concert twice on Friday August 1st - from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, and again from 9.45pm to 11.45pm – at the Orchestra Hall, Peavey Plaza, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Café Accordion Orchestra, featuring accordionist Dan Newton, perform an eclectic mix of vintage Swing, Latin, American, and French Café Music. Their music evokes the repertoire of the Bal Musette orchestras, the bands that were popular in Parisian cafés and bistros in the 1920s through 1950s. The heart of this repertoire is the romantic, gypsy-influenced valse-musette or swing waltz. CAO complements the musettes with swing, ballads, tangos, paso dobles, boleros, rumbas, and cumbias to create a wonderfully varied show. While they inject their music with good humor and expressive abandon, their high level of musicianship and passion for performance makes them an entertaining concert act as well as a great dance band.

On July 15th the CAC released a new CD ‘Germaine’, their seventh recording.

For further information email: daddysqueeze@yahoo.com
 

Peter Soave and Jean Louis Noton at the Zahrarmonie Festival, Dolomites – Italy
Contributed by Holda Paoletti-Kampl

During the Zahrarmonie Festival in Sauris, Dolimites, which runs from from July 27th until August 16th, leading American accordion artiste Peter Soave (picture right) will be in concert on Sunday July 27th, at 9 pm, with Quatuor à Cordes. France’s Jean Louis Noton (picture left) performs on Sunday August 10th, at 5 pm. Both concerts are organised by the Centre Culturel de Sauris.
 
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  CD-Kritik von Alessandro Mugnoz

J.S. BACH, "I quaderni"


Riccardo Centazzo
eSheet Music



Gary Dahl - accordionist as well as a composer, arranger, recording artist and music educator, release 1 new work for accordion available for purchase online, ‘Crazy’. 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.

Crazy has continued to be as popular as it was in the late 1940's as a billion seller recording. This arrangement follows the original Patsy Cline billion seller and it still remains the best version.
 

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