“Better to pass on an art to your son than bequeath him a thousand gold coins”
Chinese proverb
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« “Richard Galliano has changed the course of accordion history.
We can talk about before and after Galliano. »
Yasuhiro Kobayashi, accordionist and musician accompanist of the singer Bjork
It was my dearest wish: to give a fair place to this instrument, unjustly qualified as the “poor man’s piano” whereas my accordion has always been a Steinway with braces.
I was determined to restore the image of my instrument, so I left my native village and “went up to Paris” like many others. There I had the chance to meet artists who quickly put their trust in me, among whom the among which the accordionists like Joss Baselli, André Astier, the singers like Claude Nougaro, Serge Reggiani, Barbara, jazzmen like Chet Baker, Charlie Haden, Ron Carter and Michel Portal…
Then, in the early 80’s, there was the collaboration and the birth of a friendship with Astor Piazzolla, and a close collaboration on several creations ” Famille d’Artistes “, ” A Midsummer Night’s Dream “, “Three Preludes for Concert Accordion”, “Ballet Tango for four accordions”.
The years 2010 to 2016 were devoted to the realization of four albums (Bach, Vivaldi, Nino Rota, Mozart), at the initiative of the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label.
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Around Gershwin – Richard Galliano
AROUND GERSHWIN Richard Galliano weaves a timeless melody with "Around Gershwin" Richard Galliano, a true free spirit in the musical world, offers us with "Around Gershwin" a sonic odyssey where borders fade and eras blend. Like a melody weaver, he weaves a vibrant musical tapestry where the soul [...]
Presentation Rhapsody in Blue
Rhapsody in Blue: a dream come true Richard Galliano, one of the world's greatest accordionists, fulfills a lifelong dream with an EP (Extended Play) dedicated to George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. "It's a childhood dream," confides the French musician. "I played this piece for the first time around the [...]
Album release “Madreperla” Richard Galliano, South Czech Philharmonic & Miran Vaupotić
The Album will be available from April 15th. Parma Recordings.
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