Accordionist

With its evocation of snowy northern landscapes and an unforgettable, triumphant finale, Sibelius’ Second Symphony stands as an emblem of Finland’s nationalist spirit. The program begins with Brahms’ gloriously lyrical tribute to Haydn and Prophecy, a one-movement accordion concerto exploring the tradition of clairvoyance in various cultures by Estonian composer (and progressive rock veteran) Erkki-Sven Tüür.

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Sibelius 2 & Tüür Accordion Concerto

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The esteemed Paavo Järvi returns with the serene beauty of Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, and the grandeur of Sibelius’s Symphony No. 5, inspired by the natural beauty of the composer’s Finnish homeland. Accordion sensation Ksenija Sidorova adds a fresh twist to the program with Kõrvits’s dynamic Concerto for Accordion and Orchestra.

Debussy & Sibelius

David Pecaut Square

More of a suite than a concerto, Václav Trojan’s Fairy Tales is full of appealing and catchy melodies. The seven short movements each describe a fairy-tale character, such as the sleeping princess, the charming prince and the evil dragon.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Bristol Beacon

After a sombre opening, the overture to Mozart’s most enduring opera skips off in a gleeful, fugal allegro and is notable for the brilliant use of counterpoint and dynamic contrasts. More of a suite than a concerto, Václav Trojan’s Fairy Tales is full of appealing and catchy melodies. The seven short movements each describe a fairy-tale character, such as the sleeping princess, the charming prince and the evil dragon. Thomas de Hartmann’s charming vignettes also delve into the rich heritage of folklore. Having read Dante’s epic poem The Divine Comedy, an episode from the Inferno section fired Tchaikovsky’s imagination: the tale of Francesca, a young woman from Rimini who has been condemned to eternal damnation because of an illicit love affair. After an unsettling introduction, he vividly depicts the driving winds of Hell before the music dies away to a whisper and a pathetic theme on solo clarinet launches Francesca’s tale before building in a long crescendo of passion.

Fairytales and Folklore

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Accordionist Ksenija Sidorova, is a completely captivating performer and, if you haven’t already seen her in action, this is your chance to put that right!

LCO & Friends: the one with Ksenija Sidorova

Two eloquent champions of their respective instruments, fearless in their pursuit of engaging repertoire and fresh artistic adventures, unite for a lunchtime programme that spans an oceanwide expanse of musical styles and moods. MILOŠ sets the scene with the debonair Prelude to Mexican composer Manuel Ponce’s homage to Bach’s near-contemporary, the lutenist Sylvius Leopold Weiss, with Ksenija Sidorova’s accordion virtuosity enhancing their recital’s energy quotient with her dazzling Piazzolla reflections.

MILOŠ guitar; Ksenija Sidorova accordion

Wigmore Hall

The sixth ZKO Festival celebrates diversity, joie de vivre, and happiness. We invite you to join us for our featured artist, the Latvian accordionist Ksenija Sidorova, who captivates audiences with her temperament, vibrancy, humor, and impressive virtuosity. At the ZKO Festival, she will showcase her remarkable versatility with a selection of works ranging from Johann Sebastian Bach to Astor Piazzolla, as well as enchanting melodies from film music classics such as Yann Tiersen's * Le fabuleux déstin d'Amélie* and Nino Rota's score for Federico Fellini's masterpiece * La Strada *.

ZKO Festival — Bachrauschen mit Ksenija Sidorova

ZKO House

Guitar & Accordion — A musical joint venture
The sixth ZKO Festival celebrates diversity, joie de vivre, and happiness. We invite you to join us for our featured artist, the Latvian accordionist Ksenija Sidorova, who captivates audiences with her temperament, vibrancy, humor, and impressive virtuosity. At the ZKO Festival, she will showcase her remarkable versatility with a selection of works ranging from Johann Sebastian Bach to Astor Piazzolla, as well as enchanting melodies from film music classics such as Yann Tiersen's * Le fabuleux déstin d'Amélie* and Nino Rota's score for Federico Fellini's masterpiece * La Strada *.

Accordionist

Ksenija Sidorova

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 7, 2026

MILOŠ guitar; Ksenija Sidorova accordion · Wigmore Hall

Jun 3, 2027

ZKO Festival — Bachrauschen mit Ksenija Sidorova · Zürcher Kammerorchester

Jun 4, 2027

ZKO Festival — Von Venedig nach Buenos Aires mit Ksenija Sidorova · Zürcher Kammerorchester

Jun 5, 2027

ZKO Festival — Cinema Paradiso mit Ksenija Sidorova · Zürcher Kammerorchester

Jun 6, 2027

ZKO Festival — Time to Tango mit Ksenija Sidorova · Zürcher Kammerorchester

Past events

2 - 4 Apr, 2026

Sibelius 2 & Tüür Accordion Concerto · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Oct 30 - Nov 2, 2025

Debussy & Sibelius · Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Accordion in Gymnopédie No. 1 by Satie

Zürcher Kammerorchester

Accordion in Aconcagua by Piazzolla

Zürcher Kammerorchester

Accordion in La Strada by Rota

Zürcher Kammerorchester

Accordion in Suite for Variety Orchestra by Shostakovich

Zürcher Kammerorchester

Accordion in Dances: Concerto for Accordion and Orchestra by Kõrvits

Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Accordion in Serenade by Arnold

Wigmore Hall

Accordion in Sketch III by Akhunov

Wigmore Hall

Accordion in Chaconne by Akhunov

Zürcher Kammerorchester

Accordion in Adagio: Prayer for Peace by Akhunov

Zürcher Kammerorchester

Accordion in Symphony in A major, Wq. 182/4 by Bach

Zürcher Kammerorchester

Accordion in Escualo for guitar and accordion by Piazzolla

Zürcher Kammerorchester

Accordion in Hommage à Liège by Piazzolla

Zürcher Kammerorchester

Accordion in Le fabuleux déstin d'Amélie Poulain by Tiersen

Zürcher Kammerorchester

Accordion in Il Postino by Bacalov

Zürcher Kammerorchester

Accordion in 8½ by Rota

Zürcher Kammerorchester

Accordion in Adagio and Rondo for Glass Harp and Ensemble in C minor, KV 617 by Mozart

Zürcher Kammerorchester

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