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There is no limit of numbers of candidates from each country.
Ensemble members may be from multiple nationalities.
For two (2) to five (5) musicians in any formation, minimum one acoustic accordion (e.g., can be multiple accordions, or accordions with other instruments).
World Music Ensemble is for all acoustic and electronic instruments (including bandoneon, chromatic or diatonic accordion, bisonoric or unisonoric models, with possibility of exchanging during performance) but the candidates must provide their own equipment.
Music Requirements for World Music Ensemble:
The Candidates must perform:
Own Choice Program of concert music consisting of at least two (2) pieces with contrasting character.
It can include any popular, folk, rock, jazz, Latino or any other genre of traditional or modern entertainment music. Performance must be in an Entertainment style. Using classical music material and themes, arranged and performed in entertainment style are allowed.
One (1) of these pieces must be a transcription (arrangement) of a work that is not originally written for accordion.
Marking will take into consideration program choice, level of playing and ensemble work.
Playing time: maximum 20 minutes.
Contestants List in Performance Order
More information about the individual performance times, music program and video will be added to the page as the event proceeds.
16:35 – 01. Allegro Kazakhstan
00:00 Program
00:48 Rondo Capriccioso – A. Repnikov
05:20 Fugata – A. Piazzolla
08:24 Winter – A. Vivaldi
11:24 Rondo Capriccioso – V. Zolotaryov
17:58 Lezginka – A. Khachaturian
16:55 – 02. Quintet Of Shenzhen Art School China
00:00 Program Bach Goes To Town – A. Templeton
Violentango – A. Piazzolla
The China Under Lights – T. Jialiang
17:15 – 03. Duo Alexey Loganov & Daria Sakharova Russian Federation
00:00 Program
00:20 Moscow Fantasy – V. Semionov
05:07 The Shadows Of Your Smile (Latin Medley) – O. Dobrotin
10:09 Jalousie Tango Tzigane – J. Gade, arr. A. Na Yun Kin
17:35 Break
17:50 – 04. Appassionato Duo Russian Federation
00:00 Program
00:44 Czardas – V. Monti, arr. Appassionato Duo
06:09 Fly Me To The Moon – B. Howard, arr. Appassionato Duo
09:33 Fantasy of the Theme Of G. Gershwin’s Song “The Man I Love” – A. Tsfasman
13:42 Hava Nagila – A. Idelsohn, arr. Appassionato Duo
18:10 – 05.Trio “Scythians” Kazakhstan
00:00 Program
00:37 Ordabasy – S. Abdinurov
04:53 Folk On-Line – A. Abdinurov
14:00 Küy Tartýs – Medley, arr. A. Gaissin
18:25 06. The Kazan Bayan Trio Russian Federation
00:00 Program
00:55 Apipa – R. Kuramshin
04:43 Basso Ostinato – V. Vlasov
09:26 Kavkaz Scherzo – Y. Romanov
14:35 Rassypuha – V. Gridin
18:45 07. Akkoduo Russian Federation
00:00 Program
00:51 Balkan Tango – D. Kosoric
04:56 Japanese Suite, Op.33, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th mvts. – G. Holst, arr. Akkoduo
12:11 Balkan Rhapsody, 3. Fest In The Mountains – V. Semionov, arr. Sibduo
19:05 08. Atyrau Accordion Ensemble Kazakhstan
00:00 Program
00:34 Merry Cowboy – V. Demchenko
03:50 Lezginka – A. Khachaturian
06:53 Balkan Dance – J. Wojtarowicz
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