Accordionist Julien Labro will present an online concert for Taiwan and the World Accordion Day Festival. In addition he will give an online masterclass on Friday, May 6, 2022.
Times are:
-NYC: 8:30-10 AM EST
-Tokyo: 9:30-11 PM
-Paris: 2:30-4 PM
-LA: 5:30-7 AM PST

French-born Julien Labro has established himself as a prominent accordion and bandoneón player in both the classical and jazz genres, deemed to be “a triple threat: brilliant technician, poetic melodist and cunning arranger.” His artistry, virtuosity and creativity have earned him international acclaim and continue to astonish audiences worldwide.

Picking up the accordion at age nine, Labro’s earliest influence was traditional folk music and the melodic, lyrical quality of the French chanson. After graduating from the Marseille Conservatory and sweeping first prize in many international accordion competitions, Labro moved to the United States to further pursue his musical dream. Equipped with advanced degrees in classical music, jazz studies and composition, Labro draws from his diverse background and eclectic musical influences in his search for new themes and untried concepts, evolving and developing his ideas into new projects.

Julien has worked with numerous symphonies, chamber ensembles, and collaborators around the world. His albums and busy, globe-spanning performance schedule are a testament to his musical journey. Labro performs on the bandoneón, an instrument with the appearance of a square accordion. It was invented in Germany but quickly made its way to Argentina, where it became synonymous with the Argentine tango.

For more info: julien@julienlabro.com