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Friday, 24 October 2008
 7:30 AM  International Accordion Summit - (Argyle Suite)
 Historical first ever Meeting between Executives from:
  -Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA)
  -La Confédération Mondiale de l'Accordéon (CMA)
  -Internazional 'Citta di Castelfidardo' Accordion Competition
  -Internationaler Akkordeon Wettbewerb Klingenthal
 9.00 AM  Registration Area Open
  9.00 AM  Exhibition Area Open
 8.30 AM - 3.30 PM  CIA Coupe Mondiale - Round II (Blythswood Suite)
 8.45 AM - 12.45  CIA Junior Coupe Mondiale - Round II (Birch Suite)
 1.30 PM - 3.45 PM  CIA International Competition for Ensemble/Chamber Music (Birch Suite)
 4.00 PM - 6.00 PM  CIA World Accordion Orchestra II rehearsal - Mandatory for all Members (Blythswood Suite)
 6.00 PM  Break for Dinner Hour
 7.00 - 11.00 PM  CIA Senior Virtuoso Entertainment - Round II and Concert featuring Colchester Accordion Orchestra (Blythswood Suite)
Historical International Accordion Summit

Delegations from the four longstanding World Accordion Competitions made history this morning by holding their first ever joint meeting. Moderated by CIA President Kevin Friedrich, the representivites present included:

  • Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA)
    Kevin Friedrich - President
    Kimmo Mattila General Secretary


  • La Confédération Mondiale de l'Accordéon (CMA)
    Frederic Deschamps - President
    Jacques Mornet - General Secretary


  • Internazional 'Citta di Castelfidardo' Accordion Competition
    Mr. Beniamino Bugiolacchi
    Vincenzo Canali


  • Internationaler Akkordeon Wettbewerb Klingenthal
    Mr. Mafred Gabler - Organizer

    Observors /Assistants included:
    Mr. Mirco Patarini - Italian Translator
    Mr. Herbert Scheibenrief - German Translator
    Mr. Raymond Bodell - Delegate from the NAO (host of 2008 Coupe Mondiale)

The CIA was founded in 1935, and from the commencement it was always recognized that one of the primary aims of the Confederation should be to elevate the status of the accordion. Clearly, this would involve raising the standard of musicianship amongst players of the instrument, and with this objective in mind the CIA developed a World Accordion Festival for performers where contestants competed for the "Coupe Mondiale”.

The unifying force between each of the four organizations is they all been working for this very same goal for many years.  As the CIA celebrates their 61st Coupe Mondiale, the CMA recently celebrated their 58th, Klingenthal their 45th and Castelfidardo their 33rd International competition for Accordionists.

Together, the four competitions have provided 197 years of International Festivals, making next year, 2009, with each of our four competitions, the magnificent milestone year of surpassing 200 joint years of International Competitions! On this milestone alone they have the great reason to reflect on the wonderful opportunities we have afforded some of the finest young accordionists in the world, as they strive for musical excellence.

Klingenthal and Castelfidardo recently united under the auspices of Sister cities, in their quest to support each other in their work to promote the advancement of the accordion.  Similarly, officers of CIA and CMA work closely together and now serve as Executive team members for each others organizations. 

Each of the four competitions has a unique identity, attracting participants and accordion dignitaries from around the world.  Each has a stellar reputation for musical excellence, and our young accordionists from around the world prepare over a long period of time, striving for the honor of winning one of our respective World titles. The CIA and CMA move from country to country each year, and Klingenthal and Castelfidardo are centered in the heart of accordion capitals in their respective countries, continually developing on long standing tradition and support.

Regardless of individual structures, the work undertaken on behalf of the accordion from each of the four competitions, shows that the desire to provide outstanding opportunities for the accordionists of the future remains the underlying goal.

The representivites from each of the four competitions shared ideas about possibilities for joining forces on activities on behalf of the accordion. Each were highly impressed with the results of this historical meeting and the bringing together of the foud competitions under the friendship of music and the accordion.

The representivities concluded the meeting with a celebratory Champagne toast to the future of the joint cooporation and the accordion.

Members of the International Summit during their meeting and later toasting to the future of the accordion on behalf of the four organizations represented.
Back Row left to right:
Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) General Secretary - Kimmo Mattila
Italian Translator - Mr. Mirco Patarini
La Confédération Mondiale de l'Accordéon (CMA) President - Frederic Deschamps
Internazional 'Citta di Castelfidardo' Accordion Competition - Vincenzo Canali
German Translator - Mr. Herbert Scheibenrief
Delegate from the NAO - host of 2008 Coupe Mondiale) - Mr. Raymond Bodell
Seated left to right:
La Confédération Mondiale de l'Accordéon (CMA) General Secretary - Jacques Mornet
Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) President - Kevin Friedrich
Internationaler Akkordeon Wettbewerb Klingenthal Organizer - Mr. Mafred Gabler
Internazional 'Citta di Castelfidardo' Accordion Competition - Mr. Beniamino Bugiolacchi
 
Coupe Mondiale, Round II
The following contestants passed through to Round II of the Coupe Mondiale, where each contestant was required to perform one complete original work for accordion:
 

Maciej Frackiewicz - Poland
Uladzislau Plihauka - Belarus
Petar Maric - Serbia
Eduard Akhanov- Russia
Batalov Redik - Russia
Marko Stojanovic - Serbia
Iryna Serotyuk - Ukraine
Julien Gonzales - France
Dimitri Bouclier - France
Grayson Masefield - New Zealand
Mirko Jevtovic - Serbia
Ksenija Sidorova - Latvia

Pictured below are some of the contestants in Round II:
 
Grayson Masefield - New Zealand
Iryna Serotyuk - Ukraine
Julien Gonzales - France
Marko Stojanovic - Serbia
Junior Coupe Mondiale, Round II
Each of the candidates in the second round of the Junior Coupe Mondiale were required to perform:
 
  • OWN CHOICE PROGRAM: Two (2) pieces must be played of which one must be an original work for accordion. Individual movements from cyclic works are acceptable.
  • Playing time: minimum 10 minutes to maximum 15 minutes playing time
Contestants played in the following order:

Aleksandar Kolovski - Macedonia
Ruslan Turayev - Kazakhstan
Valentina Kasajić - Croatia
Momir Novakovic - Serbia
Darko Dimitrijevic - Serbia
Yicheng Gao - China
Filip Mijailovic - Serbia
Gaelle Vinckier - France
Ilona Suomalainen - Finland
Aleksandar Aleksandrovic - Serbia
Nikolina Furić - Croatia
Yngvild Haaland Ruud - Norway
Johannes Muenzner - Austria
Filip Mijailovic - Serbia
Yicheng Gao - China
Members of the International Jury
 
Ron Van Overbruggen (Netherlands), Miljan Bjeletic (Serbia), Daniel Dobeli (Switzerland), Vjera Odak-Jembrih (Croatia), Joan Sommers (USA) - President,
Douglas Ward (UK)Werner Weibert (Austria), Jörgen Sundeqvist (Sweden), Heather Masefield (New Zealand), Chen Jun (China)

 
Display Stands at the Coupe Mondiale Festival

Several businesses supported the festival with Trade Stands located throughout the Hotel. Below are some pictures from the various trade stands and representitives of the manfucaturers.

Graham Laurie Music
The Music Room

Roland UK
Faithe Deffner (USA) and Massimo Pigini (Italy)
Rob Howard - Author of 'A-Z of the Accordion'
The Accordion Shop
International Competition for Ensemble Music
Seven contestants competed in the International Competition for Chamber Music which required them to play:
 
  • For two (2) to five (5) musicians, minimum one accordion (e.g., can be multiple accordions, or accordions with other instruments).
  • Ensemble Music competition is for acoustic instruments (no electronics). All accordions must be acoustic reed instruments. No MIDI accordions are allowed. One bass accordion may be amplified; however, the candidate must provide their own amplifier.
  • Own Choice Program of concert music consisting of at least two (2) pieces with contrasting style.
  • The competition organizers will not provide instruments other than a piano tuned to A 442.
  • Playing time: minimum 15 minutes to maximum 20 minutes playing time.

Contestants peformed in the following order:

Duo - Netherlands
Renée Bekkers (Accordion)
Pieternel Berkers (Accordion)


Les fréres Bouclier - France
Dimitri Bouclier (Accordion)
Julien Bouclier (Violin)


Trio Acordarchi - Portugal
José Valente (Accordion)
Tiago Afonso (Violin)
Ana Claro (Cello)

Una Sinister - Russia
Yulia Amerikova (Accordion)
Alexander Selivanov (Accordion)


Duo - Russia
Olga Ivashina (Accordion)
Evgeny Listunov (Accordion)

Compromise - Russia
Mikhail Naumov
Alexander Dukhov

Duo - Kazakhstan

Michael Petrov (Accordion)
Zarina Gafiftullina (Piano)

Members of the International Jury
Ron Van Overbruggen (Netherlands), Miljan Bjeletic (Serbia), Daniel Dobeli (Switzerland), Vjera Odak-Jembrih (Croatia), Joan Sommers (USA),
Frédéric Deschamps (France) - President of Jury, Kimmo Mattila (Finland), Werner Weibert (Austria), Jörgen Sundeqvist (Sweden), Heather Masefield (New Zealand)
Una Sinister - Russia
Yulia Amerikova (Accordion) - Alexander Selivanov (Accordion)
Above: Les fréres Bouclier - France: Dimitri Bouclier (Accordion) & Julien Bouclier (Violin)
Below Left:
Duo - Netherlands - Renée Bekkers (Accordion) & Pieternel Berkers (Accordion)
Below Right:
Trio Acordarchi - Portugal: José Valente (Accordion) , Tiago Afonso (Violin) & Ana Claro (Cello)
World Accordion Orchestra II - Rehearsal

Following the very successful World Accordion Orchestra debut performance at the Coupe Mondiale 2007 under the Musical Direction of Joan Sommers, the 61st Coupe Mondiale Festival will in clude the “CIA World Accordion Orchestra II”

The members of the CIA World Accordion Orchestra II included musicians from many different countries – including many officers of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes and delegates attending the 120th CIA Congress. The Concertmaster was once again CIA President Kevin Friedrich.

A preliminary rehearsal was held of the concert program which includes:

  • A Scottish March Selection - Traditional, arranged by Graham Laurie
    conducted by Graham Laurie
  • Film Noir: City at Night - Leonard (Lenny) Stack (World Premiere)
    conducted by the organizer of the inaugural World Accordion Orchestra - Joan C. Sommers (USA)
  • Springtime Symphony - Graham Romani
    Dedicated to the B.C.A. Orchestra in memory of Matyas Seiber (1905-60)

     I Movement: conducted by Elaine Beecham
    II Movement: conducted by Ronnie Brown
    III Movement: conducted by
    Brian Laurie
    IV Movement: conducted by Elaine Beecham

     
Members of the CIA World Accordion Orchestra II rehearsing with conductor Joan C. Sommers
International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music
Antonio Spaccarotella - Italy
Grayson Masefield - New Zealand
Eduard Akhanov - Russia
Angelique Goardou - France
Nicolas Koch - France
Yves Moulin - Switzerland
Pierre Laval - France
Benoît Chabod - France
Sonia Valée France
Dorine Duchez - France
Eric Allard-Jacquin - France
Félicien Brut - France
Anne-Sophie Bonnot - France
Danijel Miladinovic - Austria
Nadezhda Zagorova - Bulgaria

Antonio Spaccarotella - Italy
Grayson Masefield - New Zealand
Eduard Akhanov - Russia
Angelique Goardou - France
Nicolas Koch - France and below Pierre Laval - France
Yves Moulin - Switzerland
Sonia Valée France
Benoît Chabod - France
Dorine Duchez - France
Eric Allard-Jacquin - France
Félicien Brut - France
Anne-Sophie Bonnot - France
Danijel Miladinovic - Austria
Nadezhda Zagorova - Bulgaria
Colchester Accordion Showband, conducted by Elaine Beecham

After the Entertainment competition concluded, the audience was treated to a performance by the Colchester Accordion Showband.

The Colchester Accordion Showband was formed in 1986 from members of the Colchester Accordion Orchestra and band. The Showband has been voted "United KIingdom Accordion Entertainment Champions" now less than twelve tinmes and also Showband of the Year on numerous occassions at the National Championships.

There are 24 accoridonists in the Showband and many of the players have been UK Champions in their own right in various categories. The Showband have toured the USA three times with special performances at Disney World (Florida), Disney Land (Los Angeles). In addition they were the first accordion band to play at Euro Disney. Their program included:

  • Cabaret (John Kander, arr. Kolz)
  • Bohemian Rhapsody (Mercury, arr. Dito)
  • Katiuscha (trad. arr. Ehrlinger/Herold)
  • Swing with the Big Band (arr. Beecham)
  • Galactic Gallery (arr. Peter Snell)
  • Music (John Miles)