Classical Repertoire for Accordion and Orchestra

Henry performs Astor Piazzolla’s Adios Nonino with Maestro Kirk Muspratt and the Northwest Indiana Symphony (September 2005).

Classical Repertoire for Accordion and Orchestra


Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992): Adios Nonino for accordion (bandoneón) and orchestra

Allegro vivace, Tristemente e cantabile. (8 min.)


Astor Piazzolla: Tres Tangos for accordion (bandoneón), piano, harp, percussion and strings

Allegro marcato, Moderato, Presto. (16 min.)


Astor Piazzolla: Double Concerto for accordion (bandoneón), guitar and orchestra

Allegro marcato, Moderato, Presto. (16 min.)


Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000): Rubaiyat for accordion, narrator and orchestra

One movement. (14 min.)


Anthony Galla-Rini (1904-2006): Concerto in Gm for accordion and orchestra

Allegro moderato con passione, Largo, Allegro vivace (Movimento di Tarantella).


Jean Wiener (1896-1982): Concerto for accordion and orchestra

Brandebourgeoisement, Cantabile, Molto vivace. (15 min.)


Nikolai Chaikin (1915-2000): Concerto No. 1 for accordion and orchestra

Moderato poco maestoso, Andante non troppo, Allegro vivo. (25 min.)


Charles Camilleri (1931-2009): Concerto for accordion and strings

Andante Moderato, Andante, Allegro Vivace. (15 min.)


Henry Doktorski (b. 1956): Four Polish Carols for accordion and strings

Allegro, Adagio, Allegretto, Allegro. (10 min.)


Go to: Repertoire Part 2: Classical Works for Solo Accordion—Original works and transcriptions.