The shape-shifting sounds of the accordion | Maria Telesheva
Summary
Eighteen-year-old accordionist Maria Teleshiva demonstrates her instrument’s versatility, playing classical and rock pieces while explaining its complex mechanics. She shares how her father, a professional player, taught her since childhood, leading to performances on NPR and TED. Curator Chloe Shasha Brooks discusses discovering Maria and the challenge of finding college programs for this rare instrument, highlighting music’s transformative power for young people.
Topics discussed
Intro: Maria Teleshiva and the accordion
Sponsors: Creighton, Whole Foods, Land Rover
Maria's performance and musical range
Accordion mechanics and Maria's origin story
Performance of Schubert's Moments Musicaux
Curator Chloe Brooks on discovering Maria
Outro and production credits
Sponsors: Kohler, Ambetter, Liquid I.V.
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