New Melody everyday of the Year

New Melody everyday of the Year

Saturday 13 May 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (133).
Take Ten (F. Marocсo), Vladimir Ushakov
Once the famous jazz alto saxophonist Paul Desmond came up with a five-quarter melody and the whole world learned "Take Five". After that there was a real boom "Take 6", Take 7, 8, 9... Fantastic jazz accordionist Frank Marocco composed a piece that became very popular among accordionists. The author entitled his work "Take Ten".
Accordionist Vladimir Ushakov performed the composition "Take Ten" by Frank Marocco at the Anniversary concert-evening of Accordion Club of Fredericia (Denmark).

Friday 12 May 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (132).
Boogie woogie (trad.), V. Ushakov, S. Likhachov, accordion orchestra
Since 1995 the soloists of St. Petersburg Musette ensemble have united powerful cultural creative and friendly relations with the Accordion Orchestra of Daugavpils (Latvia) and its remarkable leader Valery Mikhailovich Hodukin. Petersburg musicians took part in numerous creative projects, accordion festivals, accordion gatherings and other events held at the initiative of Valery Hodukin. Traditional Boogie Woogie performed by Daugavpils Accordionists and Soloists Orchestra Vladimir Ushakov and Sergei Likhachov, conductor Valery Hodukin.

Thursday 11 May 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (131).
Cubanola (P. Frosini), Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov
A distinctive feature of the repertoire of the accordion duet Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov is the fact that the performers are creating their own versions of the compositions, own transcriptions and arrangements. We suggest you listen to the arrangement of the popular piece of the composer and accordionist Pietro Frosini "Cubanola" by the Duo.

Wednesday 10 May 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (130).
Where does the Motherland begin (V. Basner/M. Matusovsky). M. Buzhor and V. Ushakov
In the days of celebrating the anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War, we often think about the Motherland, the significance of this concept, about the love of the Motherland, about the history of the country, about its fate. Let us listen once again to the words of the song of the composer Veniamin Basner and the poet Mikhail Matusovsky "Where does the Motherland begin" performed by the St. Petersburg singer Metodie Buzhor, accompanied by Vladimir Ushakov (piano).
"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (129).
Veterans' Waltz (Ye. Golovchiner/V. Busilkov), choir of the veterans
Happy Victory Day, dear friends! Special greetings and sincere thanks to our dear veterans! A few years ago, the St. Petersburg TV channel "100TV" made a recording of the program about creation of song about Victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). The authors, the poet Yevgeny Golovchiner and composer Victor Busilkov wrote the song "Veterans’ Waltz" and the TV channel has produced the audio recording and video clip. In the recording took part the musicians of St. Petersburg, Chorus of veterans of the Officers' House, children's choir of theater studio and orchestra of the State Capella of Saint-Petersburg under conduction of Vladislav Chernushenko.

Monday 8 May 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (128).
My Fair Lady Potpourri (F. Loewe), Valentin Osipov and "Accodemia"trio
The celebration of the 72th anniversary of the great Victory has started. We honor our veterans and thank them for bringing us the happiness of living descendants in the peace for many decades. We were lucky enough to communicate with many colleagues musicians, veterans of the Great Patriotic War. Today we want to congratulate and express our gratitude to our wonderful colleague, performer on the English concertina and xylophone, Valentin G. Osipov. During the war, Valentin Osipov, beeing a boy, has performed in concerts in hospitals more than 800 times, for which after the war he was awarded the medal "For valiant labor in the Great Patriotic War". Valentin Osipov performs a "My Fair Lady Potpourri" composed by Frederick Loewe, accompanied by "Accodemia" accordion trio.

Sunday 7 May 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (127).
Waltz (P. Tchaikovsky). "Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet
May 7, 1840, was born Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a great Russian composer. For accordionists great talent of the composer is significant by the fact that Tchaikovsky was the first classical composers included the accordion in the stuff of symphonic scores of his work. In 1883 he completed the score of the Suite for orchestra No. 2 in C major, the second part (Scherzo burlesque) where in the score by Tchaikovsky himself indicated the Accordeons (harmonica). And so the modern accordionists are grateful to the great composer for the respect shown to their instrument.
Waltz from Serenade for string orchestra in C major takes the Baltic international accordion quintet "Excelsior".

Saturday 6 May 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (126).
Roses (V. Dikusarov). "Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet
Today we continue the topic of initiations. On May 6 an amazing woman celebrates her Birthday. Maya A. Chukhray, a woman utterly devoted to the art, familiar with many composers and performers, leading an active correspondence with musicians using modern means of communication. Famous composer Victor Dikusarov dedicated to this wonderful woman his beautiful composition "Roses". Baltic international accordion quintet "Excelsior" with deep respect congratulates Maya with her Birthday and with best wishes presents the composition "Roses" by Victor Dikusarov.

Friday 5 May 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (125).
Improvisation No.15 (F. Poulenc). "Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet
Today, we indirectly touch on the theme of French chanson, which yesterday's note began. French composer of the early and mid twentieth century, the author of contemporary classical music, Francis Poulenc composed his cycle of Improvisations, one of them, No. 15, was dedicated to the great French singer Edith Piaf. Baltic international accordion quintet "Excelsior" performs "Improvisation No. 15" by Francis Poulenc.

Thursday 4 May 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (124).
Pigalle (G. Ulmer), Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble
Because the style "Musette" was developed in Paris, it is clear that the repertoire of musicians playing in this style, dominated by tunes associated with Paris and the Paris theme.
Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble performs the melody of the song "Pigalle" by composer Georges Ulmer (2001).

Wednesday 3 May 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (123).
Lady named Music (S. Bolotnikov). Bolo-band
We continue to acquaint you with the artistry of the St. Petersburg rock musician, guitarist Sergei Bolotnikov, who invited accordionist Vladimir Ushakov to participate in the recording at Studio and filming the video for the song "Lady named Music." The Director of the clip Boris Kononov, music and lyrics by Sergei Bolotnikov.

Tuesday 2 May 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (122).
Novitango (A. Piazzolla). "Milonga" Instrumental Trio (Daugavpils, Latvia)
So, the last month of spring has arrived, ahead is the summer, and all we are focused on updating and enhancing our vitality and in all nature as well.
Tango of Astor Piazzolla with a peculiar title "Novitango" performed by the instrumental trio "Milonga": Svetlana Stavitskaya (accordion), Elena Skurjate (violin) and Aliona Vindedze (piano), 1999.

Monday 1 May 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (121).
Chattanooga Choo Choo (H. Warren), "Musette Squared" musical project
The May has arrived, spring has entered its last month, but the weather is not always warm and sunny, sometimes it reminds a real winter! As a small humorous reminder about winter days we invite you to listen to the famous composition "Chattanooga Choo Choo" by Harry Warren from the popular movie "Sun valley Serenade" performed by musicians of a joint musical project "Musette Squared".

Sunday 30 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (120).
Troubadour Serenade (G. Gladkov/Yu. Entin). M. Buzhor and Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensmeble
The St. Petersburg musicians, accordionists Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov in their work often collaborating with vocalists. Their joint performances with famous St. Petersburg singer Metodie Buzhor are taking a special place. Listen to the popular "Serenade of the Troubadour" by Gennady Gladkov and Yuri Entin performed by Metodie Buzhor and St. Petersburg Musette Ensemble at the Grand concert hall "Oktiabrsky", Saint-Petersburg.

Saturday 29 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (119).
Libertango (A. Piazzolla). "Milonga" Instrumental Trio (Daugavpils, Latvia)
The Duo accordionist Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov, having a variety of creative views and taking part in many musical projects, often performing works that repeat in different combinations. But never the same arrangement and performing concept of works. "Libertango" is the most famous tango composed by Astor Piazzolla, which is played by many musicians and groups. In 1999 it was performed by the instrumental trio "Milonga" and Vladimir Ushakov.

Friday 28 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (118).
I Love Paris (C. Porter). Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble & Catherine Loriot
American composer Cole Porter created many works in the genre of the musical. For the musical "Can-Can", he wrote one of the most popular songs "I love Paris". The song "I love Paris" sounds performed by the St. Petersburg singer Catherine Loriot, accompanied by Saint-Petersburg Musette ensemble.

Thursday 27 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (117).
Syncopated Clock (L. Anderson). "Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet
The repertoire of the Baltic international accordion quintet "Excelsior" contains works by classical music, folk music and variety compositions. There are also a few humorous pieces-sketches. One of them is the composition "Syncopated clock" by Leroy Anderson performed by the Quintet heard at the solo concert at Small hall of Saint-Petersburg Philharmonic on 7th may 2006.

Wednesday 26 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (116).
Kūko, kūko dzeguzīte (R. Pauls). V. Ushakov, N. Ovchinnikov, S. Stavitskaya
Musicians have always faced a difficult choice – what to play if the entire program of the concert already performed, and the audience doesn't let go. A good option is popular in a given place (country, city) tune! Latvian composer Raimonds Pauls wrote the melody for the song "Sing, cuckoo" which became very popular in Latvia. The melody of the song "Kūko, kūko dzeguzīte" by R. Pauls sounds as an encore performed by the trio Svetlana Stavitskaya, Nikolai Ovchinnikov and Vladimir Ushakov (Limbazhi, Latvia, 2015).

Tuesday 25 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (115).
Springende Punkte (A. Vossen). Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov
German accordionist and composer Albert Vossen known as the author of the composition "Flick-Flack", which with a light hand of Leningrad accordionist Yuri Shakhnov became widespread in Russia under the name "Carousel". In the artistry of Albert Vossen are many other bright, attractive pieces. Polka "Springende Punkte" by Albert Vossen performed by the accordion duet Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov.

Monday 24 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (114).
Spanish Suite (V. Azarashvili). "Milonga" Instrumental Trio (St. Petersburg, 1999)
For instrumental trio "Milonga", which included Svetlana Stavitskaya (accordion), Elena Skurjate(Violin) and Aliona Vindedze (piano), 1999 was a special and momentous Year: the ensemble became the laureate of the international competition "Baltica-Harmonica" and recorded the audio album "Baroque and Blue" in the Studio of the St. Petersburg House of Radio. "Spanish Suite" in 5 parts of composer Vazha Azarashvili performed by Instrumental trio "Milonga" (1999).

Sunday 23 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (113).
Mari (F. Poulenc)."Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet
Today we turn to contemporary classical music. French composer Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) composed the choral composition "Marie" on poems by Guillaume Apollinaire (1880-1918).
The participants of the Baltic international accordion quintet "Excelsior" made the arrangement of this work for their ensemble and often performed it in concerts as an instrumental piece.

Saturday 22 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (112).
La Valse a Margaux (R. Galliano). Vladimir Ushakov and Sergei Likhachov
These days marks the 20th anniversary of the day when the accordion duet Vladimir Ushakov and Sergei Likhachov was invited and took part in the international accordion festival organized by the Scandinavian Accordion Club (SAC) of New York. Composition "Valse a Margaux" by Richard Galliano performed by the duet (New York, USA, 1997).

Friday 21 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (111).
Northern Lights (Yu. Peshkov). S. Stavitskaya, V. Ushakov. Limbazhi accordion orchestra
The work of the famous accordionist, composer and teacher Yuri Peshkov extraordinarily popular. The compositions of the musician performed in many countries. The festival accordion orchestra of the city of Limbazhi (Latvia) accompanies the accordion duet Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov, performing the composition by Yuri Peshkov "Northern lights", conductor Viktor Nikandrov. Performance in the framework of the international festival of music for accordion in Limbazhi.
"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (110).
Chiquilin de Bachin (A. Piazzolla / H. Ferrer). M. Buzhor and Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble
Some time ago you had possibility to get acquainted with the artistry of the St. Petersburg singer Metodie Buzhor. In a joint creative process of a singer and musicians of St. Petersburg Musette Ensemble was born own version of the composition "Chiquilin de Bachin" written by Astor Piazzolla and Horacio Ferrer. A fragment of a solo concert Metodie Buzhor in the concert hall "Oktiabrsky" held 08.03.2014 (Saint-Petersburg, Russia). Accompanies "St. Petersburg Musette Ensemble" under the baton of Vladimir Ushakov.

Wednesday 19 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (109).
Moonlight Serenade (G. Miller), "Musette Squared" musical project
Accordionist, teacher and composer from Omsk Vladimir Yepifanov arranged and combined in "Concert triptyque", three compositions from the film "Sun Valley Serenade". You have already had the opportunity to listen to the composition "In the mood" (Joe Garland), today we offer you to listen to the second part of the triptyque, the composition "Moonlight Serenade" of Glenn Miller. Performed by the combined musicians of the musical project "Musette Squared".

Tuesday 18 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (108).
Sentimentale (C. Bolling), "Milonga" Instrumental Trio
The name of a French jazz pianist and composer Claude Bolling (Claude Bolling) is very well known among jazz fans. One of his most popular works, the Suite for flute and jazz piano trio, performed by musicians around the world with great enthusiasm. The musicians transcribe this work to other performing ensembles. Listen to one part of this Suite, which is entitled "Sentimentale" performed by the instrumental trio "Milonga" (1999) – Svetlana Stavitskaya (accordion), Elena Skurjate (violin), Aliona Vindedze (piano).

Monday 17 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (107).
Laurita (R. Galliano). Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble
We have already mentioned the presence in the repertoire of the duet of accordion players Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov of the works of the famous Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla. A little known fact that close friend to Piazzolla was the popular French accordionist Richard Galliano. Creative artistry of the musician is so bright and diverse that it became the highest world standard in the performing arts among accordionists. The compostition "Laurita" by R. Galliano performed by the Saint-Petersburg Musette ensemble (Daugavpils, Latvia, 2014).

Sunday 16 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (106).
Overcoat (A. Shnitke). "Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet
Happy Easter! We congratulate all Christians on the bright holiday of Easter!
Polka "Overcoat" from music to play "Revizsky fairy tale", written by composer A. Schnitke, performed by Baltic international accordion quintet "Excelsior" (Vilnius, Lithuania, 2007).

Saturday 15 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (105).
Evening Way Home - V. Yeriomin. "Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet
Creativity of St. Petersburg composer and teacher Vladimir Yeriomin (1934-2005) is largely based on the Russian music, carries the philosophical concept of Russian art. Many of his works were composed for ensembles of Russian folk instruments. The composer left a great big creative legacy.
In these days leading up to the Easter holidays, we wish you always find your way! Your way home! The composition "Evening Way Home" by Vladimir Yeriomin performed by the Baltic international accordion quintet "Excelsior" (Juodkrante, Lithuania, 2007).

Friday 14 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (104). 
Impromptu (V. Dmitriev)
Once in the 60-ies of XX century were popular ensembles in the composition of quartets – accordion, clarinet, guitar and double bass. We remember the quartets of Boris Tikhonov, Vladimir Dmitriev and other performers. Today, with the possibilities of modern instruments, capable of reproducing not only the sounds of the accordion, but sounds of many instruments of a Symphony orchestra, it became possible to play compositions written for the Quartet, by a smaller composition, for example, by a duet. Duo of accordionists Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov perform the piece "Expromt" written by composer Vladimir Dmitriev.
"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (103).
Adiós muchachos (J. C. Sanders), Vladimir Ushakov
One of the wonderful events, still popular and loved in France, is a Bal-Musette. Among the compositions performed in the program of the Bal-Musette waltzes, mazurkas, Javas, polkas, foxtrots, pasodobles, rumbas, cha-cha-cha and tango. In 2002, the variety program "Reine de Musette", held on stage of the St. Petersburg Variety Theatre, popular tango "Adiós muchachos" (C. J. Sanders) was performed by Vladimir Ushakov.
"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (102).
Cloud (S. Bolotnikov). Bolo-band
Some time ago we introduced you to the wonderful rock guitarist, composer and poet Sergei Bolotnikov. The artistry of this brilliant musician is unusually diverse and multifaceted. Listen to the song "Cloud" by Sergei Bolotnikov, to take part in the work on which the author invited the accordionist Vladimir Ushakov. The Director of the clip Boris Kononov.

Tuesday 11 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (101).
Meditango (A. Piazzolla), S. Stavitskaya and V. Ushakov, "Metelitsa" Orchestra
For any soloist, performing accompanied by a large orchestra is a very honorable and responsible affair. The composition of Astor Piazzolla "Meditango" (Tango Meditation) is traditionally performed by Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov in the instrumental duet – accordion and piano. We suggest you listen to this composition in an unusual performance – a duet accompanied by the State Orchestra of Russian Folk Instruments "Metelitsa", directed by Igor Tonin. Solo – Laureate of the international competitions Svetlana Stavitskaya.
"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (100).
Lights and shadows (P. Pizzigoni), S. Stavitskaya and V. Ushakov 
Today, the project "New Melody Everyday of the Year" has a small significant event. Since the beginning of the year, 100 days have passed, which means that we introduced you to one hundred of compositions performed by various musical groups and projects with the participation of Vladimir Ushakov and Svetlana Stavitskaya. The action itself sets a lot of thinking! Your feedback, comments, suggestions, likes and number of views allow us to make a lot of interesting conclusions. We hope for the continuation of this program, as well as for the expansion of your audience interest – do not hesitate to share your favorite compositions with friends, repost, write comments, address any questions you are interested in, start some debate!

Sunday 9 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (099).
Swedish Psalm (A. Byzov), Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov
Where does the world go? After heavy mourning days for victims of the terrorist act in St. Petersburg, terrible news from Stockholm followed. How long it will be going on? And this is just before Palm Sunday, a week before Easter, celebrated by followers of all branches of Christianity this year in one day! We condole and express the words of our support and sympathy to the inhabitants of the Swedish capital and the people of Sweden.
"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (098).
20 Years After (A. Piazzolla). "Milonga" Instrumental Trio
We have already talked about that the repertoire of many musical projects with the participation of Vladimir Ushakov and Svetlana Stavitskaya contains the works of Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla occupying a special place. The instrumental trio "Milonga" twenty years ago has performed a composition by A. Piazzolla "20 Years After" (Daugavpils, Latvia).

Wednesday 5 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (095).
Epilogue (A. Byzov). "Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet
SAINT-PETERSBURG…WE REMEMBER…
"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (094).
Etude in C# minor (A. Skriabin). "Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet
These days do not need a lot of words! We mourn and condole! We can do it! We will overcome!

Monday 3 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (093).
Concerto for two accordions and synthesizer, Part II, (V. Yeriomin). Trio "Accodemia", Italy
Some time ago we introduced you to the work of the St. Petersburg composer Vladimir Eremin. His chamber piece "Concerto for two accordions and synthesizer" in two parts was already represented here by the first part. Today we present you the second part of this great work. Fragment of performance of the instrumental trio "Accodemia" in Castelfidardo (Italy, 2005).
"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (092).
Potpourri on Melodies by Yves Montand (V. Kuznetsov/V. Ushakov).
Luminary of Leningrad pop music scene, the famous bayan player Vladimir Kuznetsov has created a "Potpourri on themes of songs of Yves Montand", French actor and singer. Vladimir Ushakov composed the transcription and arrangement of this piece which entered the repertoire of St. Petersburg Musette ensemble and soloists of the collective, accordionists Vladimir Ushakov, Sergei Likhachev and Svetlana Stavitskaya. In the future, we will introduce you with all versions. Today, the "Medley" is performed by Laureates of International contests Vladimir Ushakov (accordion) and Sergei Likhachov (button accordion), 2010.

Saturday 1 April 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (091).
In the Mood (J. Garland), "Musette Squared" musical project
Today is the first of April! We wish each other a good mood on the April fool's day! And help us in this famous melody from the film "Sun Valley Serenade". The composition is Joe Garland’s "In the Mood" performed by the musical project "Musette Squared", consisting of musicians from St. Petersburg Musette Ensemble and Omsk Chamber ensemble "Musette".

Friday 31 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (090).
Concerto in B minor (A. Vivaldi). "Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet (in Lithuania)
The accordion in its contemporary form, the instrument is relatively young. In the Vivaldi time no such instruments existed. So accordionists wishing to play music of the classical era, they play transcriptions of classical music compositions for their instruments. Here is how sounds the Concerto in b minor by Antonio Vivaldi arranged for accordion quintet and chamber orchestra. Baltic international accordion quintet "Excelsior", the Chamber orchestra of St. Christopher (Lithuania), conductor Stefan Fraas (Germany), performance at the International accordion festival in Vilnius (Lithuania), 2004.

Thursday 30 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (089).
Fusion (B. Precz). "Milonga" Instrumental Trio
We are continuing the theme of modern music. Polish composer Bogdan Precz (1960-1996) wrote the composition "Fusion". The musicians of the instrumental trio "Milonga" made the musical arrangement of this work. This song is included in audio album "Baroque and Blue", recorded by the trio "Milonga" in 1999 in Saint-Petersburg (Russia).

Wednesday 29 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (088).
Asleep, Fear (A. Piazzolla). "Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet
The repertoire of the Baltic international accordion quintet "Excelsior" and other music projects with the participation of Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov often contains the works of Astor Piazzolla. In 2006 the Quintet performed at the Concert hall of the Russian Academy of Music n.a. Gnesinyh in Moscow with a solo concert, where musicians have performed two compositions by A. Piazzolla from the cycle "Five tango sensations".

Tuesday 28 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (087).
Nostalgie (Yu. Peshkov), S. Stavitskaya, V. Ushakov, Limbazhi Accordion Orchestra
For thirty years every two years the international accordion festival is held in Limbazhi (Latvia). The main organizer of the festival is Victor Nikandrov, amazing person, teacher, Director of the music school of the city of Limbazhi. Many musical projects with the participation of Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov have participated in the festival in Limbazhi. Waltz "Nostalgie" composed by Yuri Peshkov performed by the Duo accompanied by accordion orchestra of the city of Limbazhi, conductor Victor Nikandrov.

Monday 27 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (086).
Fantaisie Polka (M. Peguri – J. Peyronnin). Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble
The repertoire of Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble consists the classics of the style "musette", the works of the early-mid twentieth century, written by the famous musicians and composers of this genre. Polka "Fantaisie" by Michel Peguri and Jean Peyronnin was performed during the solo concert of the ensemble at the festival "Musical August in Daugavpils" (Latvia, 2014).

Sunday 26 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (085).
Buenos Aires (S. Bolotnikov), Bolo-Band
Today we switch from accordion music to modern rock music. In our program, "New Melody Everyday of the Year" we have already talked about the wonderful Saint-Petersburg rock guitarist, musician and composer Sergei Bolotnikov. We offer to your attention the composition of Sergei Bolotnikov "Buenos Aires" from the music to the movie "Señora" performed by the group "Bolo-Band" (Saint-Petersburg, 2002).

Saturday 25 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (084).
Step (Yu. Peshkov). "Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet
In 2003 in Saint-Petersburg in the framework of the concert series "Meetings of the Friends on the Neva riversides" St. Petersburg Musette Ensemble presented a concert program devoted to the creativity of a great accordionist, composer and teacher Yuri Peshkov, living in Riga (Latvia). In the program called "Parisian waltz" famous accordionists (soloists and groups) of Russia, Latvia and Lithuania took part, also Yuri Peshkov was performing. Accompanied by Baltic international accordion quintet "Excelsior" Yuri Peshkov performs his own composition "Step" ("Tap Dance").

Friday 24 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (083).
Prière à Notre-Dame / Suite Gothique (L. Boëllmann), accordion duet
Among the concert venues, where accordion duet Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov performs, many churches and cathedrals. The repertoire traditionally selected according the place of performance. "Prière à Notre-Dame" (III part) from the "Suite Gothique" by L. Boëllmann performed by the Accordion Duo in the Church of the city Vester Hæsinge (Denmark, 2009).

Thursday 23 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (082).
Night City (N. Chaikin). Trio "Accodemia"
In their creative work accordionists Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov are trying to cover different areas of music – from chamber to pop. One of the most important tasks they consider mandatory referral to the work of colleagues and teachers of the older generations. At the concert devoted to the works of the famous composer and teacher Nikolai Chaikin, instrumental trio "Accodemia" performed rarely heard the work of the author, Foxtrot "Night City".

Wednesday 22 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (081).
Spanish Suite (A. Beloshitsky). Svetlana Stavitskaya, accordion (Latvia)
We present to your attention a soloist of St. Petersburg Musette Ensemble, participant of such musical projects as the instrumental trio "Milonga", the Baltic international accordion quintet "Excelsior", an instrumental Duo with Vladimir Ushakov, the musical project "Musette Squared" – winner of the international competitions Svetlana Stavitskaya. Our archive contains a video, the solo performance of Svetlana in 1997, where she performs "Spanish Suite" by composer A. Beloshitsky.

Tuesday 21 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (080).
Suomi Tango (C. Thykier). Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov
In 2009, the Accordion Duet Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov has toured in Denmark, where they met the Danish composer, critic and historian Claus Thykier. In the program of one of the concerts in Helsingør, hometown of the composer, the duet of accordionists performed "Suomi Tango", written by Claus Thykier.

Monday 20 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (079).
Ninos Muzika (F. Latenas). "Milonga" Instrumental Trio (Daugavpils, Latvia)
The piece written by the contemporary Lithuanian composer Faustas Latenas "Ninos Muzika" performed by the instrumental trio "Milonga" (Latvia): Svetlana Stavitskaya (accordion), Elena Skurjate (violin), Aliona Vindedze (piano), Daugavpils, 1999.

Sunday 19 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (078).
"Lark" (G. Dinicu)
Famous composition "The Lark" composed by Romanian Gypsy virtuoso musician and composer Grigorash Dinicu has been performed enormous number of times over time since the creation, and many musicians have performed it in various arrangements and instrumental combinations.
Here is how it sounds performed by a solo English concertina, accompanied by a trio of accordions. The legend of St. Petersburg stage, Valentin Osipov and the accordion trio "Accodemia", Svetlana Stavitskaya, Vladimir Ushakov and Sergei Likhachov. Fragment of the concert.

Saturday 18 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (077).
"Carnival Night" Potpourri (A. Lepin), Shafayat Gadzhiev and Vladimir Ushakov
The film "Сarnival night" (1956) directed by E. Ryazanov has become incredibly popular, thanks to different elements, including music composed by A. Lepin. Over the past decades, music and songs from the movie has been performed many times by different performers. Duet of accordion players Shafayat Gadzhiev and Vladimir Ushakov performs own version of the Medley on themes from the music to the film "Carnival night" (A. Lepin).

Friday 17 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (076).
Fever (J. Davenport/E. Cooley), Irina Chenina and "Musette Squared" musical project
"Fever" is one of the most popular songs, was composed 60 years ago. There are many versions of this song by different performers. In 2016, the musicians of the joint project "Musette Squared" demonstrated their version of the song during a tour in the Baltic States. Soloist Irina Chenina.

Thursday 16 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (075).
Fear (A. Piazzolla). "Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet
We offer to your attention another piece by Astor Piazzolla, written in the form of a fugato. Composition "Fear" is included in to a musical cycle "Five tango sensations". In 2002, the Baltic International Accordion Quintet "Excelsior" participated in the international competition in Lanciano (Italy), where Quintet has performed this piece.

Wednesday 15 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (074).
Säkkijärven Polkka (tradit.), Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble
In 1996, Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble participated in the International accordion festival in the city of Jyderup (Denmark). During the festival, the TV channel TvØst recorded program with the participation of St. Petersburg Musette Ensemble.
Traditional Finnish "Säkkijärven Polkka" performed by Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble.

Tuesday 14 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (073).
Oblivion. (A. Piazzolla), Trofim Antipov, Svetlana Stavitskaya, Vladimir Ushakov
Well-known Belarusian bayanist, winner of international competitions Trofim Antipov recently announced a 2017 International summer school master classes and the International competition of bayan and accordion players "AccoPremium – 2017", which will be held in summer and autumn in Belarus. As teachers of the summer school master classes and jury members of international competition invited Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov. The musicians met Trofim Antipov in Moscow in 2006, having performed together in one of the concerts of the Festival "Garmonika – the soul of Russia" the composition "Oblivion" by Astor Piazzolla.

Monday 13 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (072).
Samba "Carnival" (V. Novikov). "Milonga" Instrumental Trio (Sanok, Poland)
As a remembrance of the recently ended carnival (in Rio de Janeiro, in Venice, etc.) will sound today the composition "Carnival" by the Russian bayanist and composer Victor Novikov, performed by instrumental trio "Milonga" (Latvia): Svetlana Stavitskaya – accordion, Elena Skurjate – violin, Aliona Vindedze – piano (Sanok, Poland, 2000).

Sunday 12 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (071).
Night Serenade (Tofiq Quliyev), Shafayat Gadzhiev & Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble
The first days of spring full of romance!
We have already mentioned the name of Shafayat Gadzhiev, our great friend, mate and lover of the accordion. Today we invite you to listen to the composition "Night Serenade" by Azerbaijani composer Tofiq Quliyev, performed by Shafayat, accompanied by Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble.

Saturday 11 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (070).
Ausencias (A. Piazzolla). Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble
11th March 1921 born Astor Piazzolla, Argentinian composer, musician, performer on the bandoneon, an innovator in tango music, the Creator of "the new tango" (nuevo tango).
In the repertoire of all musical projects with the participation of Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov music of Astor Piazzolla holds a special place. In 2006, the musicians became laureates of the international competition (Italy) in the category of music by A. Piazzolla.
The composition "Ausencias" by A. Piazzolla performed by Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble in the variety program "Accordionissimo", Variety Theater, St. Petersburg, 2001.

Friday 10 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (069).
Menuet (M. Likhachov) CD Version. "Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet
We offer you to listen one of the first compositions in the repertoire of the Baltic international accordion quintet "Excelsior". Piece "Menuet" by Saint-Petersburg composer Mikhail Likhachov was included in the audio album "Bach goes to town" (2001).
"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (068).
Flambée Montalbanaise (Gus Viseur), Ivan Medvedev and Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble
Today, March 9th, our great friend, colleague and classmate, member of the first staff of the Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble, performer on button accordion Ivan Medvedev celebrates the Anniversary. We sincerely congratulate Ivan on this auspicious occasion and wish him good health, creative longevity, luck and success, wealth and prosperity. The video archive has preserved a record from the concert where Ivan Medvedev performs, accompanied by Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble (2002). The composition "Flambée Montalbanaise" (Gus Viseur).

Wednesday 8 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (067).
Preparense (A. Piazzolla). Svetlana Stavitskaya (accordion)
Today people in Russia celebrate International Women's Day! Dear women! With deepest respect and tender love we congratulate you with this wonderful spring holiday! Let your face always beautify smiles and eyes sparkle from happiness!
On this day, we introduce our wonderful soloist. Member of numerous musical projects, Laureate of international competitions Svetlana Stavitskaya performs a tango "Preparense" by Astor Piazzolla.

Tuesday 7 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (066).
So sind Wir! (A. Vossen). "Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet
At regularly held in Moscow musical festival "Garmonika – the soul of Russia", organized by the Alfred Mirek's Museum of Garmonika was a wonderful tradition – a Gala concert of the festival and its closing ceremony was held in the well-known Concert hall named after P. I. Tchaikovsky. In 2006 at this glorious scene was performing Baltic International Accordion Quintet "Excelsior". Composition by German author and accordionist Albert Vossen "So sind Wir!"

Monday 6 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (065).
Le Bal de la Marine (F. Deguelt/J.-P. Mottier), Ivan Ovchinnikov & St. Petersburg Musette Ensemble
It gives us sincere pleasure to introduce you our colleagues and friends. We have already talked about the remarkable young St. Petersburg accordionist Nikolay Ovchinnikov. Today we offer you to get acquainted with his older brother Ivan Ovchinnikov. A musician by vocation, Ivan frequently performs on concert stages of St. Petersburg. Recently, the brothers entered the Studio and recorded the first composition together, maybe soon we will see a new Duo on the scene. Ivan Ovchinnikov performs the waltz "Le Bal de la Marine" (F. Deguelt/J.-P. Mottier), accompanied by Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble.

Sunday 5 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (064).
Hungarian Dance No.5 (J. Brahms)
Valentin Osipov is an outstanding musician, a treasure of the national culture, a unique performer on the English concertina, the pride of the St. Petersburg variety stage. With the music program "Evergreen melodies" Valentin Osipov visited many countries. And everywhere he always met with success. In the period 2005-2011 Valentin Osipov often performed accompanied by a trio of accordionists "Accodemia". Musicians have performed concerts in England and Denmark. Hungarian dance No. 5 by J. Brahms performed by the creative tandem of Valentin Osipov and trio "Accodemia".

Saturday 4 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (063).
I will harness a Troika of horses (M. Lazorev/Fadeev), Fiodor Tarasov and accordion duet
We talked about how collaborative playing of music contributes to the familiarity of the musicians with each other. "Chamomile ball", a traditional event dedicated to the Day of Family, Love and Devotion, held in the garden of "Hermitage" (Moscow) July 5, 2014. In the concert program have performed St. Petersburg Duo of accordionist Svetlana Stavitskaya and Vladimir Ushakov and the famous bass Fiodor Tarasov from Moscow presenting their solo programs. Then, artists came together and performed a few numbers. The old song "I will harness a Troika of horses" (M. Lazorev/Fadeev).

Friday 3 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (062).
Habanera (G. Bizet), Bolo-Band
In 2002 in Saint-Petersburg Big Concert Hall "Oktiabrskiy" was held the concert "The Best guitars of Russia", which was presented the artistry of four leading Russian guitarists: two from Moscow and two from St. Petersburg. One of St. Petersburg's musicians was Sergei Bolotnikov, rock guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, poet and arranger. Sergei Bolotnikov has performed with his group Bolo-Band, he invited accordionist Vladimir Ushakov to join the group. We offer you to see video from the concert. The famous Habanera by Georges Bizet in a rock version by Bolo-Band.
"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (061).
Towards the Spring - V. Yeriomin. "Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet
Spring has arrived! All nature turns to the sun, to heat, to awakening after the winter hibernation!
In the repertoire of the Baltic international accordion quintet "Excelsior" ten years ago there was the composition "Towards the Spring" of the St. Petersburg composer Vladimir Yeriomin. The video recorded at the concert of the quintet at the Festival-workshop in Palanga (Lithuania) in 2007.

Wednesday 1 March 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (060).
Vladimir Ushakov & Sergei Likhachov - St. Petersburg Musette Ensemble - Vasa Park New Jersey - 1997
2017, in many ways a jubilee year for us. 20 years ago came out our first CD. Also 20 years ago there was a tour of the soloists of St. Petersburg Musette Ensemble, Vladimir Ushakov and Sergei Likhachev in the United States. In New Jersey and New York held performances of the duet in the framework of International accordion music festival, conducted by the Scandinavian accordion. Our American friends have the video of those performances that gives us the opportunity to share them with you.

Tuesday 28 February 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (059).
"Только раз бывает в жизни встреча" Методие Бужор
On the last day of winter, we offer to your attention the ancient Russian romance "Only once..." (B. Fomin/ P. Hermann) in a variety arrangement. The popular singer, bass-baritone Metodie Buzhor performs the romance, accompanied by Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble. The performance took place on March 8, 2014 in Big Concert Hall "Oktiabrsky" in St.-Petersburg, Russia.

Monday 27 February 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (058).
Yes! (V. Yeriomin). Trio "Accodemia"
We have received the video from Italy. In 2005, the instrumental trio "Accodemia" performed in Castelfidardo (Italy). The program consisted of works by St. Petersburg composer Vladimir Yeriomin, who wrote several compositions especially for this trio. The music was diverse: from contemporary chamber to variety. Here is the composition "Yes!" written by Vladimir Yeriomin performed by the trio "Accodemia".

Sunday 26 February 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (057).
Concerto in C Major - A. Vivaldi. Alexander Kiskachi (recorder) and "Excelsior" Quintet
Let us turn our view on classical music. In the wide repertoire of the Baltic accordion quintet "Excelsior", there are several works called "Concerto for ... and orchestra". Among them, there are two classical Concerto composed by Antonio Vivaldi. One of them we offer you to listen today. "Concerto for sopranino recorder C major", RV 443. Soloist – the famous St. Petersburg flutist Alexander Kiskachi, accompanied by the quintet "Excelsior".

Saturday 25 February 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (056).
Les Parapluies De Cherbourg - M. Legrand. "Milonga" Instrumental Trio
Today we continue the French theme. Fantasia on popular melody by M. Legrand from the film "Les Parapluies De Cherbourg" was performed by the instrumental trio "Milonga" during one of the performances at the International music festival in the city Ringe (Denmark) in 2010.

Friday 24 February 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (055).
Sous le ciel de Paris (H. Giraud – J. Drejac). Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble & Catherine Loriot
Did you know that now continues the French-Russian Year of cultural tourism? In our understanding the image of France is forever associated with the image of the accordion. French musical style "Musette" born in France, settled in Paris, and has long overstepped the borders and spread throughout the world, is an essential part of French culture. "Sous le ciel de Paris" sings the famous St. Petersburg singer Catherine Loriot, accompanied by Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble.
"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (054).
Guard Soldier (N. Tchaikin). "Accodemia" Accordion Trio
Today Russia celebrates Day of defender of the Fatherland.
The famous Russian composer and teacher Nikolai Tchaikin wrote once a military march and entitled it "Guard soldier". March is arranged and performed by accordion trio "Accodemia".

Wednesday 22 February 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (053).
Remembering Corelli - V. Locheris. "Excelsior" Baltic International Accordion Quintet
In 2003, the Baltic international accordion quintet "Excelsior" took part in the grand event "Big musical parade" held in the concert hall of the Lithuanian national Philharmonic in Vilnius (Lithuania) during whole day. One of the quintet performed works was the composition "Remembering Corelli" by contemporary Lithuanian author Vidas Locheris.

Tuesday 21 February 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (052).
Milonga del Angel (A. Piazzolla), Saint-Petersburg Musette Ensemble
Meeting once, in childhood or adolescence, with the name and works of Master, for many years of our life we are drawn to a light image of a man who represents for us the tops of professional skill, the human spirit... These people are our Teachers in life, in profession... When these teachers are with you, you are calm and confident in the future. But when they go into eternity, you lose some support, and feeling a poignant loneliness... Today millions of lovers of the accordion, Russian accordion community received sad news from Moscow, where on February 19 has passed away well-known in the world and famous throughout the Soviet Union, the legendary accordionist, People's artist of Russia Valery Kovtun. Rest in peace, Master!

Monday 20 February 2017

"New Melody Everyday of the Year" (051).
Fuga y Misterio (A. Piazzolla), "Musette Squared" project
In the creative legacy of Argentine composer, innovator in tango music, Astor Piazzolla can be found works, written in the form of a fugato (fugue-like). In the program of the international music festival in 2016 in Latvia, the united musicians of the "Musette Squared" project in their solo concert performed popular composition of Astor Piazzolla "Fuga y Misterio".