Galliano vs. Galliano

There is a time before and after Galliano – one description of Richard Galliano’s impact on establishing the accordion on concert stages. Rejecting the stereotype of the accordion as “the poor man’s piano,” Galliano built a career that first took him to Paris and then to the world’s greatest stages, along with collaborations with icons of jazz, chanson and tango, from Chet Baker and Charlie Haden to Claude Nougaro and Barbara. A pivotal moment in his journey was his encounter with Astor Piazzolla, which marked a new chapter for the accordion.

The celebrated accordionist and bandoneonist performs with the Zagreb Philharmonic in a program that celebrates the accordion as a concert instrument of immeasurable possibilities and also brings acclaimed Czech conductor and violinist Jan Talich to Zagreb. It was here that Talich’s international violin career began, following his victory at the Václav Huml Competition in 1989. In addition to appearing as a soloist, he performed for two decades as a member of the legendary Talich Quartet, founded by his father. Over the past twenty years, he has also appeared as a conductor, including as chief conductor of the South Czech Philharmonic. As a representative of the Czech school of interpretation and a teacher, he is sought after around the world.

The Zagreb Philharmonic, an orchestra with more than 150 years of tradition and one of the most enduring symbols of Croatian musical culture, has shaped the artistic life of Zagreb and Croatia for generations. This year, with four festival concerts, it once again confirms its key role in shaping the identity of Zagreb Classic.

Maurice Ravel: Pavane for a Dead Princess

Richard Galliano: Elles et moi. Triptyque

Richard Galliano: Poème symphonique sur le nom de Claude Nougaro

Claude Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun

Richard Galliano: Madreperla

Tango ostinato

Balade mélancolique

Mazurka antillaise

Astor Piazzolla: Oblivion

Richard Galliano: Tango pour Claude