How does an Accordion Work?
Close your eyes and imagine someone playing the accordion. If the first image that comes to mind is an old man in a beret playing a nice folk song next to a French bar, you're probably not alone. But for classical musician Ksenija Sidorova, it's a good thing. "It's a cliché that classical actors try to get away from, but I think it's a big part of our history and it shows that connection in every direction," he says. - says the latest episode of Classic FM's video series, Discover Instruments. "It's a tool that speaks to a lot of people." What is the History of the Accordion? "It was first licensed in Vienna, in 1829, only as a left wing," says Ksenija. “The right hand held it, and the right hand followed the songs. Since then the accordion has become a large box with many different sounds and keyboards. “It became a popular tool in the second half of the 20th century, especially after the Second World War, when people took ...