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Sound poetry with compressed air and a draft. Innovative, exhilarating and refreshingly different - the Akkordeonale is a unique homage to a much-loved but often underestimated instrument. Here the accordion shows itself with all its charm, temperament and esprit as a soloist or portable orchestra on a strap. Every year since 2009, Dutchman Servais Haanen has brought together musicians from a wide variety of countries to create a surprising ensemble mix across all styles. This year's program: Island sounds from wild Sardinia with organetto and launeddas, classical-contemporary treasures, Scottish high-speed folk, refreshing vocals to accordion from all points of the compass as well as Dutch sound aesthetics, unconventional cello and a moderator with cult status. Pulsating alternations of solos and ensemble pieces and exciting interactions between the musicians are at the heart of every Akkordeonale.

Photo credit: Zsolt Szederkényi

21.5., 8 p.m.

Frankfurter Hof, Augustinerstr. 55, Mainz

2for1: Price category 3 = 36 €

21.5., 19-19.30, box office