New Melody everyday of the Year

New Melody everyday of the Year

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".