Everything Accordion Podcast

About Everything Accordion Podcast

A podcast about the musical box also known as the ACCORDION. On this podcast you will hear a about its history, stories from and about accordionists from all over the world, the different types of instruments of its VERY extended family, interviews with prominent musicians and much more!

Publisher

Ghenadie Rotari

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Mar 2021

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

69 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Are Accordionists Living in a Bubble?

   Are accordionists sometimes so focused on the accordion world that we miss opportunities beyond it? In this solo episode of Everything Accordion Podcast, I reflect on a question that has come up repeatedly in conversations with accordionists, students and listeners: is the accordion really as misunderstood and excluded from the wider musical world as we sometimes believe or have we become too comfortable inside our own ecosystem? I look at what I see as three partly separate worlds surrounding the instrument: the accordion competition, festival, and association environment; the broader classical and contemporary music world, where the accordion exists alongside other instruments and art forms; and the many folk and traditional music cultures in which the accordion already has a natural home. These worlds intersect, but often much less than they could. The question becomes particularly interesting when we consider the familiar idea that the accordion is still misunderstood, stereotyped or not taken seriously. Those challenges certainly exist. But could focusing too strongly on them reinforce a mentality that sends us back toward the places where the instrument is already understood: the accordion competitions, accordion festivals and accordion audiences that feel most familiar? Instead of seeing unfamiliarity with the accordion only as an obstacle, I argue that it can also be an opportunity. There are audiences looking for something they have not heard before, musicians interested in new collaborations and festivals searching for distinctive musical ideas. Chamber music is one possible bridge, but certainly not the only one. Perhaps our job is not always to convince existing institutions that they need an accordion. Perhaps we should look for places where interesting music is already being made and ask how the accordion can contribute or create those places ourselves. Ultimately, the musical idea has to come first. We are not simply presenting an instrument. We are presenting music. I would genuinely like this episode to become a conversation. Have you ever felt that the accordion was rejected or misunderstood? And have you experienced the opposite, a situation where stepping outside the traditional accordion environment opened unexpected doors? Share your thoughts in the comments or get in touch with the podcast. This podcast is supported by listeners and friends who believe in the project. A special thank you to Herbert Scheibenreif, a longtime friend of the podcast, for his continued generosity and support. ⁠⁠Support the Podcast →⁠ https://ko-fi.com/everythingaccordionhub ⁠⁠Stay Connected Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/everything_accordion_podcast/⁠ Facebook → ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083336361734⁠⁠ Website → coming soon Subscribe to the Newsletter→ https://tr.ee/AFkhOVMuE7

2. 

   1 Jul 2026

   Anne-Maria Hölscher on Accordion Pedagogy, Technique & Repertoire

   Anne-Maria Hölscher is a Swiss-based accordionist, professor, performer and pedagogue whose work connects contemporary music, repertoire development and a deeply structured approach to accordion education. Her artistic and teaching practice reflects a broad international path, shaped by studies and experiences across Germany, Switzerland, Canada and beyond. In this episode of Everything Accordion Podcast, host Ghenadie Rotari speaks with Anne-Maria about her early relationship with music, her path toward the accordion and the people, places and environments that shaped her development as an artist. A central part of the conversation focuses on her pedagogical thinking and the need for a more systematic understanding of the instrument. Anne-Maria shares her perspective on four important areas of accordion playing and teaching: the relationship between the body and the instrument, the geography of the accordion, finger technique, and bellows technique. Together, these areas offer a way to think about technique not as isolated exercises, but as part of a larger musical and physical system. The conversation also explores her artistic work, including chamber music, ensemble playing, her duo with piano and her recording projects. Anne-Maria discusses her Haydn project for accordion and piano, as well as a forthcoming album with newly commissioned works by Fabien Lévy, Márton Illés, and Enno Poppe. These projects reflect her interest in connecting historical repertoire, transcription, contemporary composition and the ongoing development of the accordion’s artistic language. This episode is especially valuable for accordionists, teachers, students and anyone interested in music education, contemporary repertoire, and the future of the instrument. This podcast is supported by listeners and friends who believe in the project. A special thank you to Herbert Scheibenreif, a longtime friend of Everything Accordion Podcast, for his continued generosity and support. 🔗 Episode Links & Resources Anne-Maria's Website: https://anne-maria-hoelscher.de/ ⁠Connect with Anne-Maria on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/anne_maria_hoelscher/⁠ Watch Anne-Maria's videos on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@anne-maria_hoelscher Farben des Akkordeons Project: https://farbendesakkordeons.de/ ⁠Listen to Anne-Maria's latest Haydn Album:⁠ https://ffm.to/njaee3b Repertoire Quartet Project: https://blog.hslu.ch/akkordeonpaedagogik/repertoire-quartet/ Contribute to the pedagogical database: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=CECjddHXJEmOeDH-qG9uaL_Jkwy2euRJr_xDp2UF6zpUQkQzWlMyMUI3NUY1Tk84Mk0zWlVSSVkxMi4u&route=shorturl Listen and Subscribe to Everything Accordion Podcast Spotify → ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5HlkL0C9tEQpaIGb5nvApf⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts → ⁠⁠https://itunes.apple.com/everything-accordion-podcast⁠⁠ YouTube → ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingAccordion⁠ Amazon Music → ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/abf06795-de32-4ea0-b5b4-224f158d130e/everything-accordion-podcast ⁠⁠Support the Podcast →⁠ https://ko-fi.com/everythingaccordionhub ⁠⁠Stay Connected Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/everything_accordion_podcast/⁠ Facebook → ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083336361734⁠⁠ Website → coming soon Subscribe to the Newsletter→ https://tr.ee/AFkhOVMuE7

3. 

   6 May 2026

   Accordion, Research and Creativity – Fanny Vicens on Expanding the Instrument

   Fanny Vicens is a French accordionist, researcher and innovative performer whose work explores the boundaries of sound, tuning, and contemporary music. From her early fascination with the accordion as a child to her dual training in piano and accordion, Fanny has developed a unique artistic voice that bridges tradition and experimentation. Her work with microtonal accordions and new repertoire is helping to redefine what the instrument can be.In this episode of Everything Accordion, host Ghenadie Rotari speaks with Fanny about her musical journey, her work with the duo XAMP (Extended Accordion and Music Project) and her research into instrument development and alternative tuning systems. They explore how microtonality expands the expressive possibilities of the accordion, how the physical relationship between player and instrument influences sound and why the history of the accordion remains deeply emotional and relevant today.The conversation also touches on Fanny’s upcoming CD project featuring works by Mozart and Haydn, her teaching philosophy and the balance between artistic life, research and family. This episode offers a fascinating insight into the future of the accordion and the creative possibilities that lie beyond traditional boundaries.Whether you’re a musician, a researcher or simply curious about new sound worlds, this episode will open your ears to what the accordion can become.🔗 Episode Links & ResourcesFanny's Website: https://fannyvicens.com/ (https://fannyvicens.com/)Duo XAMP Website: https://duoxamp.com/ (https://duoxamp.com/)Connect with Fanny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fannyvicenspro/ (https://www.instagram.com/fannyvicenspro/)Watch Fanny's videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fannyvicens (https://www.youtube.com/user/fannyvicens)Connect with Fanny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fanny.vicens.1 (https://www.facebook.com/fanny.vicens.1)Read about the Enacting Accordions Research Project: https://www.hemu.ch/recherche/enacting#c8199 (https://www.hemu.ch/recherche/enacting#c8199)Buy Fanny's latest CD: https://duoxamp.com/shop/ ( https://duoxamp.com/shop/)Listen and Subscribe to Everything Accordion PodcastSpotify → ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5HlkL0C9tEQpaIGb5nvApf (⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5HlkL0C9tEQpaIGb5nvApf)⁠Apple Podcasts → ⁠https://itunes.apple.com/everything-accordion-podcast⁠ (⁠https://itunes.apple.com/everything-accordion-podcast⁠)YouTube → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingAccordion (https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingAccordion)Amazon Music → ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/abf06795-de32-4ea0-b5b4-224f158d130e/everything-accordion-podcast⁠ (⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/abf06795-de32-4ea0-b5b4-224f158d130e/everything-accordion-podcast⁠)Support the Podcast⁠Linktree → ⁠https://linktr.ee/everything_accordion ( ⁠https://linktr.ee/everything_accordion)⁠Stay ConnectedInstagram → ⁠https://www.instagram.com/everything_accordion_podcast/⁠ (⁠https://www.instagram.com/everything_accordion_podcast/⁠)Facebook → ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083336361734⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083336361734⁠)Website → coming soonSubscribe to the Newsletter→ ⁠https://linktr.ee/everything_accordion⁠ (⁠https://linktr.ee/everything_accordion⁠)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

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Quality

60

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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