ZZ Music Newsletter May 2015

May Day! Accordion News! ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

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	ZZ Music are very excited to be distributing a insightful new book about a shining light in accordion history: Toralf Tollefsen, the handsome Norwegian accordionist was one of the first truly global accordionists and took the accordion right onto the concert platform of the Royal Albert Hall in the 1940s. Read all about the successes and disappointments of this very interesting accordionist in the first English translation of Jon Faukstad's edition with contributions by Mogens Ellegard, Ola Kai Ledang and Tom Valle and an in depth interview of the great man by Faukstad himself. The book has been faithfully translated into English by our very own Owen Murray of the Royal Academy of Music and spearheaded by the tireless Roland Williams. It's a fascinating read and lists all of Tollefsen's recordings and compositions. We only have very limited stocks so don't delay buy one today! A huge thank you to those who supported my concert with the wonderful Silvia Olari in April. Another unmissable date for your diaries is the Wednesday 3rd of June where I will be headlining with the fabulous Joanna Strand and Friends in an evening of accordion music and wonderful French-themed songs. It's part of a 3-night series featuring Jacqueline Tate on Tuesday 2nd June (with myself as part of the ensemble) and with Rodney Earl Clarke on Thursday 4th June. Finally, the 24th May marks 100 years since Italy's entry into the First World War and for this Paolo Arrigo from Seeds of Italy will be hosting a musical event featuring music from the period with myself on accordion. More news on our news page.

Toralf Tollefsen- World Artist. By Jon Faukstad

‘Toralf Tollefsen World Artist’ is a fascinating and very readable book about the life, career and achievements of Toralf Tollefsen (1914-94), a much loved and internationally renowned accordionist from Norway, a man who truly became a legend in his lifetime.

Toralf Tollefsen -World Artist

Toral Tollefsen, World Artist is a new publication we now have in stock featuring one of the first truly global accordionists of the concert platform. The book tracks the life of this pioneer of the concert accordion through interviews and articles contributed by the editor Jon Faukstad, Mogens Ellegaard, Ola Kai Ledang and others.

Joanna Strand and Friends - Romano Viazzani headlining on accordion Wednesday 3rd June 2015

Joanna Strand has given the Cabaret-going public some great entertainment in the last few years at The Pheasantry, The Forge, The Jermyn Street Theatre in London and the Carlyle and Feinsteins in New York. London’s top Cabaret venue, the wonderful The Crazy Coqs in all its Art Deco glory now beckons and June 2nd, 3rd and 4th 2015 see three nights each with a different headlining artist sharing the platform with Joanna. Sponsored by Franchi Seeds 1783.

24th May 2015 - First World War - Italy joins the conflict Centenery - Accordion Music to commemorate

Accordion music to commemorate First World War with performance by accordionist Romano Viazzani. Seeds of Italy, Harrow 24th May 2015.

Royal Academy of Music - Bartosz Glowacki- Classical Accordion Final Recital

Bartosz Glowacki- Accordion Final Recital The Concert takes place at: The Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, NW1 5HT London, United Kingdom on
Friday May 29th 2015 at 7:30pm – 8:45pm. Programme includes: Gubaidulina, Piazzolla, Lindberg, Zolotariyov, Majkusiak and Messiaen

STOP PRESS - Royal Academy of Music - Free Lunchtime Accordion & Percussion Concert Friday 8th May 2015

The Academy’s Percussion and Accordion Departments collaborate for an exciting programme of twentieth-century music, including the UK premiere of Magnus Lindberg’s Metal Work.

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