With yo yo ma on cello, wardbergeman on accordion, the silk road. When i developed the hyperaccordion, he says, my goal was to stretch the boundaries of what the traditional. Ayre to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another. Michael wardbergeman new orleans accordion festival. Ann patchett on why we need lifechanging books right now. Wardbergeman has enjoyed a close friendship and working relationship with composer osvaldo golijov for over a decade. The organising committee consists of michael wardbergeman, greg speck, david symons, and stephanie reed. Accordion virtuoso michael wardbergeman, a collaborator with yo yo ma, who led the terrific new orleans brass band jackson square all stars in their sell out shows at heartwood in march. This work features cristina pato on galician bagpipes, kayhan kalhor on kemancheh, david krakauer on klezmer clarinet and michael wardbergeman on hyper accordion. For further details see the new orleans accordion festival website. Ward bergeman has performed as a soloist alongside yoyo ma, dawn upshaw, and many of the major orchestras of the united states. The full english is the fourth soloalbum by judge smith.
Live in italy 2005 dvd guastalla article judge smith. Energized by the spirit of afrocuban music, bossa nova, tango, rumba and flamenco, osvaldo golijov brings the rich tradition of latin american music to his interpretation of the final days in the life of jesus christ on earth as described in the bibles gospel of mark. In 2017, ljova and the kontraband recorded a tiny desk concert for national public radio. Accordion player michael wardbergeman blends a variety of styles for a unique new orleans sound. On the 4 th of october 2005 i flew to verona, with john fury ellis and michael wardbergeman, for a gig taking place in guastalla four days later.
This video looks wonkyhuge until i click it, i dont know why. Michael wardbergeman has spun a slew of websites trying to capture his many musical projects. They shared a love for all things edith piaf and charles trenet, and before long they added serge gainsbourg, eartha kitt, and pink martini to their repertoire. Michael ward bergeman is a passionate performer, songwriter and composer. Les deux jumeaux panorama jazz band panorama brass band. The ensemble features his close collaborators on accordion, bass and percussion, as well as the vocal of inna barmash. Michael ward bergeman accordion ljova viola james sommerville french horn todd palmer clarinet andalucian dogs ensemble,chamber ensemble. Hendrixs little wing with biella da costa and band in venezuela. Yo yo ma, rhiannon giddens, michael wardbergeman, the silk. The final work for the evening is an anniversary tribute to lou harrison, a founding member of the cabrillo festival. The next solo is brought to you by accordionist michael wardbergeman in his first panorama recording. Winter 2017 by doug collette, published on december 9, 2017 at all about jazz.
Accordion player michael ward bergeman blends a variety of styles for a unique new orleans sound. When i developed the hyper accordion, he says, my goal was to stretch the boundaries of what the traditional instrument could do. Finally the whole band jumps into the pool for one last big. Michael ward bergeman on the accordian ideacity 2012 youtube. It is not an accordion with a ritalin prescription, but an instrument that michael wardbergeman designed himself. James infirmary blues track 11 in its unique realization here with accordionist michael ward bergeman one of the guest silk roaders, chinese yangqin player reylon yount, and the wonderful bluescountry vocalist rhiannon giddens, a border crosser herself.
From natures wonders to cellos spiritual odyssey, grant. Not long ago friend michael wardbergeman, renowned accordionist and composer, sent me a clip in which he and. If you doubleclick on the video below, you can see it in its proper proportion. Accordion explained by michael wardbergeman youtube. Big squeezy accordion shop repairs, sales, lessons and. It features curly guitarist john ellis, and michael wardbergeman, the american accordionist, pianist and organist, with rene van commenee who played tabla for the curly project on drums and percussion. See more ideas about accordion book, book art and handmade books. The latter is a concertante work spotlighting the slsos brilliant young cellist daniel lee, along with guest artists michael wardbergeman hyperaccordion, a kind of electric accordion, jamey haddad late of paul simons backup band and keita ogawa, percussionists. Sing me home by silk road ensemble, yoyo ma 888751810129.
Minnesota orchestra minnesota orchestra performs osvaldo. As a taste, here is a justreleased video of yo yo ma, rhiannon giddens, michael ward bergeman, and the silk road ensemble performing st. He surrounds the solo cello with a modern continuo group consisting of two percussion players the excellent jamey haddad and cyro baptista and michael wardbergeman on hyperaccordion, his own. From his classical creations on stages across the world to the roots music projects of his trio groanbox, michael wardbergeman brings. The next solo is brought to you by accordionist michael ward bergeman in his first panorama recording. The festival offers an array of aweinspiring productions, showcasing rising stars of the music. Three of the songs on the full english had been released before, but were now rerecorded, carpet tiles and tell me you love me on dome of discovery 1994, and its the silence that kills. Osvaldo golijov fracas over sidereus overture the new york. Les deux jumeaux panorama jazz band panorama brass. I didnt publicise the show on this site, or anywhere else, since it was. They are joined by christian tamburr vibes and piano and michael wardbergeman accordion. This blog is an outgrowth of my book i went down to.
Aug 11, 2015 accordion player michael wardbergeman blends a variety of styles for a unique new orleans sound. That took him through north america, europe, and asia. Accordionist michael wardbergeman once vowed to play a gig every day for a year. Wonderful disc of live performances which michael ward bergeman made during a year of doing one gig a day performances in 2011. As a taste, here is a justreleased video of yo yo ma, rhiannon giddens, michael wardbergeman, and the silk road ensemble performing st. A somewhat better prepared gig at a pirate jennys club night at the vortex, stoke newington, for judge smith and the young offenders, who on this occasion comprised john ellis on guitar, ian fordham on bass, and, for the first time the incredible michael wardbergeman on piano and accordion. Michael wardbergeman accordion patrick mackey banjo matt perrine tuba paul thibodeaux drums music arranged by ben schenck recorded, edited and mixed by michael seaman at listen up. Panorama jazz band les deux jumeaux cd baby music store. Because of the mainly acoustic instrumentation the album has an unplugged feel to it, and is one of the more accessible albums by judge smith.
Buy silk road ensemble, yoyo mas album titled sing me home to enjoy in your home. Jul 07, 2014 michael wardbergeman is an accordion master from new york. Michael ward bergeman on the accordian ideacity 2012. It is always a pleasure to pick the instrument up from him and listen to the quality work he has performed on it. Mar 10, 2020 accordionist michael ward bergeman once vowed to play a gig every day for a year.
Join the broadwayworld book club with the untold stories of broadway vol. With the addition of new orleans native and traditional jazz bassist joshua gouzy and classical composer, accordion, and world music aficionado michael wardbergeman on accordion, the quartet often performs for house concerts and intimate venues throughout new orleans. Yo yo ma, rhiannon giddens, michael wardbergeman, the. Guitarist jason shooster fell in love with django reinhardt at an early age. If this is any indication, the album will be outstanding. Accordion player michael ward bergeman plays for the extension portion of the mike block string camp in vero beach, florida, july 3rd, 2012. The accordion book is composed of a continuous folded sheet of paper and is often enclosed between two covers. This work features cristina pato on galician bagpipes, kayhan kalhor on kemancheh, david krakauer on klezmer clarinet and michael wardbergeman on hyperaccordion. Energized by the spirit of afrocuban music, bossa nova, tango, rumba and flamenco, osvaldo golijov brings the rich tradition of latin american music to his interpretation of the final days in the life of jesus christ on earth.
All of your favorite nighttown signature dishes including lobster benedict, eggs blackstone, brioche french toast, and quiche du jour. All of the soloists acquitted themselves beautifully. Accordion weekly news in english about all things accordion. Grant park orchestra and chorus carlos kalmar, principal. Happy land bookmark panorama jazz band panorama brass. Feb 01, 2011 michael wardbergeman has spun a slew of websites trying to capture his many musical projects. Marin alsop to lead bso in the rite of spring next month. Nov 21, 2019 with the addition of jazz star joshua gouzy on bass and classical composerworld music aficionado michael wardbergeman on accordion, the band hit the roadlearning french along the way. Wardbergeman started his musical training on piano and violin, but it was his devotion to the accordion and mu.
Using inventive improvisation and arranging techniques, his compositions dazzle with intricate textures, odd rhythms and lilting melodies, creating music that is both. Jul 21, 2016 he surrounds the solo cello with a modern continuo group consisting of two percussion players the excellent jamey haddad and cyro baptista and michael wardbergeman on hyper accordion, his own. Michael wardbergeman is a passionate performer, songwriter and composer. His sensitive and creative approach to music making has led to performances and collaborations with an international array of musicians and composers from. From his classical creations on stages across the world to the roots music. The new generation festival, an event of broad scope and cinematic charm financial times, is a platform for the worlds finest young music talent. More western, but no less exciting, heres an energetic duet with tom jones. His sensitive and creative approach to music making has led to performances. John swenson leave a comment on july 4, 1985 ben schenck experienced the moment that would change his life.
From blues to bjork, to latin and gypsy dances, to a nostalgic russian streetwaltz featuring michael wardbergeman on accordion, ljova pushes the boundaries on his instrument. This blog is an outgrowth of my book i went down to st. With the addition of jazz star joshua gouzy on bass and classical composerworld music aficionado michael ward bergeman on accordion, the band hit the roadlearning french along the way. It was invented to accommodate scrolls that had become unmanageable because of their size and length. Sep 25, 2009 the latter is a concertante work spotlighting the slsos brilliant young cellist daniel lee, along with guest artists michael wardbergeman hyper accordion, a kind of electric accordion, jamey haddad late of paul simons backup band and keita ogawa, percussionists. He has performed extensively throughout the united states, south america and europe. I didnt publicise the show on this site, or anywhere else, since it was to be a private party, with tickets by invitation only. Wonderful disc of live performances which michael wardbergeman made during a year of doing one gig a day performances in 2011. Aug 24, 2018 for further details see the new orleans accordion festival website.
The album gives insights into the histories of the silk. The album closes with the benediction of ode to brigadoona path to all, which adds a beautifully arranged brass quartet. Then, after tomas and ben split another chorus, the horns get out of the way so patrick can give us the line again on his banjo before matt treats us to two b sections on the tuba. Watch his irresistible, feelgood set and get better acquainted with the unusual instrument. With the addition of jazz star joshua gouzy on bass and classical composerworld music aficionado michael wardbergeman on accordion, the band hit the roadlearning french along the way. A dvd recording of a concert by smith in guastalla, italy, live in italy 2005, was released on dvd on 20 march 2006. The ensemble has made appearances throughout the usa, and has also debuted in canada, the united kingdom and taiwan. He was accompanied by john ellis on electric guitar, michael wardbergeman on accordion and rene van commenee on percussion. I trust him without hesitation to look after my beloved allodi accordion. Not long ago friend michael ward bergeman, renowned accordionist and composer, sent me a clip in which he and. Rowan said we didnt want to have accordion noauurghheh. The fond elegy for those we know showcases occhipintis sensitive bass, while high above, with solos from blanco and wardbergeman, blends latin and indian touches. Ljova and the kontraband ljova lev zhurbin composer.
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