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RADU RATOI, accordion
Special Guest: Lun Li, violin
Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center
The Rhoda Walker Teagle Concert

RAMEAU: Overture from Pygmalion, RTC52
J. S. BACH : Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582
LISZT: Transcendental Etudes, S. 139, No. 10, “Appassionata”
SCHUBERT: Presto from String Quartet in D minor, D. 810
PER NØRGÅRD: Anatomic Safari
SAINT-SAËNS: Danse macabre, Op. 40
STRAVINSKY: Suite Italienne
World premiere by YCA Composer-in-Residence Hannah Ishizaki

Moldovan accordionist Radu Ratoi showcases remarkable passion and skill in a program that spans Baroque elegance, Romantic intensity, and contemporary innovation. With the ability to evoke the depth of an organ, the richness of an orchestra, and the agility of a solo instrument, the accordion takes on new dimensions in his hands. Through works by Bach, Liszt, Saint-Saëns, and Schubert, Ratoi highlights the instrument’s expressive and technical range. The program also features a collaboration with violinist Lun Li on Stravinsky’s Suite Italienne, and a world premiere by YCA Composer-in-Residence Hannah Ishizaki.

“This program is a statement of my belief in the accordion’s boundless potential and my passion for elevating its voice on the concert stage. It invites audiences to rediscover the instrument as a vessel for artistry, tradition, and innovation.” - Radu Ratoi

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