A musical journey representing cultures from all over the globe each week, culminating in the Accordion Festival. Curated by Ariana Hellerman.
Accordions Around the World is a four-week series that brings dozens of accordionists, as well as bandoneón, bayan, concertina, and harmonium-players of different musical genres, to perform at Bryant Park. Audiences have a chance to experience the range of this often-overlooked instrument in an intimate performance setting. Wander the park to explore different musical stylings or set up a picnic in one location and experience different artists as they rotate around the park.
Accordions Around the World performances take place on Wednesdays from July 24 – August 14, 2019 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. On Friday, August 16 at 5pm, the series culminates with the Accordion Festival, a five-hour celebration showcasing four accordion-led bands playing music from a range of different cultures. This year’s festival includes the winner of Colombia’s prestigious Festival de Vallenato, el Rey Vallenato Beto Jamaica, and more to be announced this summer.
Complete Performance Line Listings
July
July 24, 5:30pm: Accordions Around the World
July 31, 5:30pm: Accordions Around the World
August
August 7, 5:30pm: Accordions Around the World
August 14, 5:30pm: Accordions Around the World
August 16, 5pm: Accordion Festi
About Bryant Park Corporation:
Bryant Park Corporation (BPC), a private not-for-profit company, was founded in 1980 to renovate, finance and operate Bryant Park in New York City. BPC is funded by income from events, concessions and corporate sponsors, as well as an assessment on neighboring properties, and does not accept government or philanthropic monies.
In addition to providing security, sanitation, and horticultural services, BPC offers restaurants, food kiosks, world-class restrooms, and a wide range of free events throughout the year. The Midtown Manhattan park is visited by more than 12 million people each year and is one of the busiest public spaces in the world. BPC’s website, bryantpark.org, offers more detailed information and a schedule of upcoming events.
For further information:
Twitter: @bryantparknyc
Instagram: @bryantparknyc
Arianaslist@gmail.com
Location and Directions:
Bryant Park is situated behind the New York Public Library in midtown Manhattan, between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Take the B, D, F, or M train to 42nd Street/Bryant Park; or, take the 7 train to 5th Avenue.
