Two solo performances from contrasting composers and virtuosi of the

diatonic accordion.

Brash, adventurous and phenomenally skilled Anne Niepold takes her

humble accordion in startling directions combining a love of traditional

music with jazz composition and improvisation.

The internationally acclaimed accordion player Riccardo Tesi is rated as one

of the most daring and innovative musicians in the European world music

scene drawing on ancient and modern musical languages.

“Anne is an incredible diatonic accordion player. Nothing scares her.

She knows no limits. On the contrary, she magni es the constraints of

her “small” accordion.” Magazine Accordéon et Accordéonistes

“Riccardo Tesi is one of the most inspiring musicians currently found

on the European music scene. He develops Italian folk music further,

into his very own blend of Italian tradition, Mediterrean in- uences,