Ryan Corbett really enjoys introducing new audiences to the accordion, and the evening concert planned for 14 October is his first project with pianist Dida Condria (who was recently nominated as a finalist for BBC Young Musician 2022).
The young accordionist was also recently inducted into the BBC Radio 3’s New Generation Artists scheme, which picks the most brilliant young musicians. All the more notable as he is the first accordion player to be accepted.
The concert will be a rare chance to hear a piano and accordion duo perform a mix of pieces, from classical Bach to romantic Franck, as well as more contemporary works, including one based on fairly tales.
Although the accordion is more associated with traditional music, the number of classical teachers for it is growing, and contemporary composers are also increasingly including the instrument in their compositions thanks to its unique sound.
Ryan and Dida are currently rehearsing in Glasgow ahead of their performance in Musselburgh.
Tickets here. As well as the concert at 7.30pm you can book a two course dinner at 6pm at The Bistro making this a special night out. Tickets: £37 (£35) Dinner & Concert, £16 (£14) Concert Only.
Concert Programme:
Franck: Prelude, Fugue & Variation, Op.18
Bach: English Suite No. 2 in A Minor
Liszt: Venezia e Napoli
Lohse: In Liquid…
Trojan: Fairy Tales for Accordion and Orchestra
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