When French accordionist Théo Ould first picked up his instrument at age six, he thought it “an intriguing blend of a computer keyboard and a spaceship, a machine to explore in every sense of the word.” That spirit of wonder and discovery has defined his career. Ould has revitalized the accordion’s place on the concert stage: performing iconic piano works in a different light, commissioning bold new pieces, and crafting programs that transport audiences across continents and centuries.

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Théo Ould, accordion

Longy School of Music of Bard College

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Composition Colloquium: Théo Ould

University of California, Berkeley

Making his debut, this astounding French accordionist has been described by Le Monde as having “a masterly technique and an inexhaustible wealth of phrasing.” Offering a tango-inspired program, Ould evinces his instrument’s rightful place in the classical repertory.

Théo Ould, accordion Union College

Union College

In this musical show for young audiences, ages 5 and up, which combines singing, music, and live drawing to create a dreamlike and whimsical world, a young boy refuses to do his homework and prefers to give free rein to his imagination. His world is then populated by unusual characters: a flea in a car, a rebellious Puss in Boots, musical angels, and even the great Lustucru. Each encounter fuels a story rich in emotion, oscillating between humor and poetry.

Emma Bertin's drawings, projected in real time, create an evolving setting where colors and shapes bring the hero's adventures to life. The scenography, inspired by Japanese kakemonos, structures the space by integrating masks and screens to represent the imaginary world.

But beyond entertainment, the show questions freedom, imagination, and resistance to norms. It celebrates childlike creativity and the power of dreams, affirming the importance of art in the face of the constraints of reality.

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