We will celebrate this unbelievable fact on 17th November 2017 with a great event at the same venue we have performed for the last 30 years, Burg zu Perchtoldsdorf (Castle of Perchtoldsdorf), near Vienna. Tickets available from: w.weibert@kabsi.at
Also, we’ll have many performances with our accordion friends in Vienna, Graz, Bavaria a.s.o.
Founded:
In 1967 by Prof. Walter Maurer (1975-2006 Secretary General of the C.I.A. Confederation Internationale des Accordionists), was comprised of the best soloists in Austria and virtually has remained together ever since. One of the secrets of this lasting success is consistency.
Director:
Werner Weibert
Repertory:
The repertory contains all styles and epochs. More than half of their standard programs are compositions from Vivaldi, Bach to Mozart and Mussorgsky, from Johann Strauss to Gershwin, Bernstein, Piazzolla and many more. Success was also achieved through performances of original music by Rudolf Wuerthner, Brehme, Schollum, Jacobi, Dobler or Seiber, just to mention a few.
Over the years the Ensemble has developed an indistinguishable sound, which has been used as a model for other ensembles and orchestras to strive for. The big aim of the ensemble, whether it be classic or light music, is the genuine interpretation.
Sound/Aims:
From the first hour they prove that the accordion claims its place in the concert hall. In this field the Viennese Accordion Chamber Ensemble was certainly one of the pioneers.Since their 1985 tour of the USA, many show elements were added underlining their versatility even further.
Concerts/Events/Tours:
The ensemble performed many successful concert tours in all parts of the world. Their sound – which has its origin in own arrangements – not only inspires Austrian friends and fans, but is admired with a great international reputation.
Highlights from popular concert tours:
1977, Eindhoven (Netherlands)
1978, Prague and Koenigingraetz (CSSR)
1978, Lodz (Poland)
1985, USA / New York and Disney World (Orlando-Florida)
1987, Belgrade (Yugoslavia)
since 1988 Yearly great concert in Perchtoldsdorf, nearby Vienna
1990, Australia (Perth, Adelaide, Sydney) and New Zealand (Auckland, Wellington a.s.o.)
1991, Trossingen (Germany)
2001, USA / Texas (San Antonio, Austin) and California (San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco)
2006, Australia (Perth, Melbourne, Geelong, Woolongong, Sydney).
Highlights:
The career of the ensemble has many accomplishments, but there are special reminiscences: A concert in the world famous Carnegie Hall 1985 was the highlight along with several performances in Disney World, or to get the Merit Award (1992) of the Conféderation Internationale des Accordeonistes (C.I.A.) as a further sign of its importance for the accordion music.
The Ensemble:
The members of the well known group are:
Ladies: Sylvia Zobek, Margarete Gebauer and Elisabeth Weibert
Gentlemen: Werner Weibert, Guenther Zobek, Walter Dietz, Anton Barink and Christian Hoeller (new member and well known in the accordion scene of Austria).
Audio/Video:
Since 1984 the Viennese Accordion Chamber Ensemble recorded four CDs and one Video. The CDs represent a cross section through the repertory including the show elements, and reveals the artistic development of the ensemble. CD list below.
Video excerpts from concert at the 2014 Coupe Mondiale in Salzburg:
Franz Schubert, Oktett 3rd movement (Arr. Werner Weibert)
Richard Strauss, Rosenkavalier-Waltz AV 139 (Arr. Rudolf Würthner-WAKE)
Contact/Kontakt:
Werner Weibert
Telefon / Phone: +43-664-2106552
E-mail: w.weibert@kabsi.at
The Viennese Accordion Chamber Ensemble CD’s
Accordion in Concert
Aufnahmen 1978-1984
Händel, Wassermusik
Mozart, Rondo/Kl.Nachtmusik
Seiber, Irische Suite
Kneip, Bagatelle
Reznicek, Donna Diana
Strauß, Frühlingsstimmen
Bernstein, West Side Story
Bui, Festival Melody
Glahé, Gänsemarsch/Huckepack
Brasilia
Haendel, Watermusic
Mozart, Rondo/Little Nightmusic
Seiber, Irish Suite
Kneip, Bagatelle
Reznicek, Donna Diana
Strauss, Voices of Spring
Bernstein, West Side Story
Bui, Festival Melody
Glahé, March of the Geese/Pickback
Brasilia
Everlasting Classics
Aufnahmen 1990
Strauß, Frühlingsstimmen
Mozart, Entführung a. d. Serail
Schubert, Oktett/3.Satz
Marcello, Konzert in D-moll
Dvorák, Slawischer Tanz Nr.8
Tschaikowsky, Blumenwalzer Strauß,Pizzikato-Polka
Fischer, Blumenkorso
Brahms, Ungarischer Tanz Nr.5
Strauß, Kaiserwalzer
Recorded 1990
Strauss, Voices of Spring
Mozart, The Abduction from the Seraglio
Schubert, Octet in F / 3rd Movement
Marcello, Concerto in D-Minor
Dvorák, Slavonic Dance No. 8
Tchaikovsky, Waltz of the Flowers
Strauss, Pizzicato-Polka
Fischer, Flowerparade
Brahms, Hungarian Dance No. 5
Strauss, Emporer Waltz
Accordion in Concert, Vol. 2
Aufnahmen 1999
Vivaldi, Alla rustica
Mozart, Hochzeit des Figaro
Beethoven, Sextett/1.+ 3.Satz
Mussorgsky, Bilder einer Ausstellung
Gershwin, Time for Gershwin
Piazzolla, Ballet Tango
Rodriguez, La Cumparsita
Kander, NewYork, NewYork
Gershwin, Lady be good
Secunda, Bei mir bist du scheen
Williams, That Cat is high
ABBA, Thank you for the Music
Recorded 1999
Vivaldi, Alla rustica
Mozart, The Marriage of Figaro
Beethoven, Sextet in E-flat major
Mussorgsky, Pictures at an exhibition
Gershwin, Time for Gersrhwin
Piazzolla, Ballet Tango
Rodriguez, La Cumparsita
Kander, New York New York
Gershwin, Lady be good
Secunda, Bei mir biast du scheen
Williams, That Cat is high
ABBA, Thank you for the music
Live in der Burg
Aufnahmen 2000-2004
Brehme, Ballett-Suite-Marsch
Brehme, Ballett-Suite-Tango
Tschaikowsky, Tanz der Schwäne
Brahms, Ungarischer Tanz Nr. 1
Brahms, Ungarischer Tanz Nr. 6
Dvorák, Slawischer Tanz Nr.10
Würthner, Variationen über „Komm, lieber Mai“
Strauß, Eljen a Magyár
Piazzolla, Tristango
Piazzolla, Libertango
Piazzolla, Oblivion
Gershwin, Ein Amerikaner in Paris
La Rocca, Tiger Rag
Amberg/Ager, Wochenend’ und Sonnenschein
Öldorp, Hallo, liebe Damen
Live at the Castle
Recorded 2000-2004
Brehme, Ballett-Suite-March
Brehme, Ballett-Suite-Tango
Tschaikowsky, Dance of the Swans
Brahms, Hungarian Dance No. 1
Brahms, Hungarian Dance No. 6
Dvorák, Slavonic Dance No. 10
Würthner, Variations on “Komm, lieber Mai”
Strauß, Eljen a Magyár
Piazzolla, Tristango
Piazzolla, Libertango
Piazzolla, Oblivion
Gershwin, An American in Paris
La Rocca, Tiger Rag
Amberg/Ager, Weekend and sunshine
Öldorp, Hello dear Ladies
