Accordionist

It began as an experiment exactly twenty years ago. That was when Sardinian trumpeter Paolo Fresu, French accordionist Richard Galliano and Swedish pianist Jan Lundgren first came together for a series of concerts that resulted in the first Mare Nostrum album.

Blue House Jazz – Mare Nostrum

Konserthuset Stockholm

Richard Galliano, French master, accordion virtuoso, arrives at Umbria Jazz in 2024 with the New York Tango Trio, together with Adrien Moignard on guitar and Diego Imbert on double bass. Thirty years after the release of Camera a Sud, Vinicio Capossela in a unique concert. «Playing these songs is a way of continuing to inhabit them, animated more by the feeling of gratitude than by that of nostalgia». The concert is a tribute to Sergio Piazzoli

Richard Galliano - Vinicio Capossela

Arena Santa Giuliana

### Event Description: Avi Avital & Martynas Levikis at Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

**Date:** 15 July 2023  
**Location:** Neubrandenburg, Concert Church

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, where the renowned mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital and prize-winner-in-residence Martynas Levickis will grace the stage together. This concert, the first of two Academy performances, promises to be a spectacular showcase of musical talent and versatility.

**Programme Highlights:**
- **Tippett:** Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli
- **Vivaldi:** Concerto for 2 Violins in A minor, Op.3 no.8, RV 522
- **Galliano:** Opale Concerto
- **Bach:** Violin Concerto in G minor, BWV 1056
- **Mozart:** Symphony No.29 in A major, K.201 186a

The evening's repertoire spans from the baroque elegance of Bach and Vivaldi to the contemporary flair of Galliano’s accordion concerto, seamlessly blending the old with the new. The concert will take place in the acoustically superb Neubrandenburg concert church, ensuring an exceptional auditory experience.

**Tickets:** Available for purchase now.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness two of the most celebrated musicians of our time in a performance that bridges centuries of musical tradition. Secure your tickets today and be part of an evening that promises to be both inspiring and memorable.

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Avi Avital & Martynas Levikis – Festspiele Mecklenburg-vorpommern

Trumpet and accordion – it sounds unusual, but they actually go together perfectly. Just like Lucienne Renaudin Vary and Félicien Brut. Both effortlessly bridge the boundaries between classical, jazz, and pop, blending diverse soundscapes. They skillfully blend the music of their French homeland with global sounds, proving that the accordion is rightfully the instrument of the year 2026!

Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Trumpet

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

"Richard Galliano changed the history of the accordion. We can speak of a time before and after Galliano." (Yasuhiro Kobayashi) The esteem in which Richard Galliano is held across all genres speaks for itself. Above all, however, his warm, poetic accordion sound appeals to us. Between tango, musette, and jazz, a new musical world opens up in which one can always feel at home.

Accordionist

Richard Galliano

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 14, 2026

Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Trumpet · Elbphilharmonie

Oct 16, 2026

Richard Galliano · Konzerthaus Blaibach

Past events

Sep 19, 2025

Blue House Jazz – Mare Nostrum · Konserthuset Stockholm

Jun 12, 2024

Richard Galliano - Vinicio Capossela · Umbria Jazz

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