Trondheim Akkordion Ensemble

[WillardPugh]

I agree about the descant (which might have been brought out with better microphone technique). That having been said, this is WONDERFUL stuff!: far reaching, imaginative, thoroughly musical and tremendously entertaining! I'd go hear these folks anytime!

[dyhanendra]

would have like to have had the descant more prominent, above the accompaniment, this is still very entertaining.

and that's the whole point, isn't it?

[platero55]

You guys need to find an accordion with a 32-foot rank! :-) But seriously, great voicing, articulation and balance. I loved the spirit and energy of your performance. Favorited!

[beaglemusic]

This is amazing!

[Diapasonic]

This is FAR more artistic than most organists can accomplish. Beautiful and musical. They have observed all of Widor's markings faultlessly.

[stormkingfan]

What other venues will they think of next? Kazoos?.... :) How about Jew harps?:D

Pretty amusing(!), but I prefer the organ version. Maybe some accordian manufacturer could custom build one big enough to produce 32' tones.:)

[caseycriste]

Although I agree with musicalwatch about the speed, this is absolutely mind-blowing. Great work.

[danielwh1881]

this is Amazing, Good Work!!!!

[musicalwatch]

Although the piece should never be played this fast on a pipe organ, it is wonderfully convincing in this version. Even the registrations (which accordions can do!) are excellent...

[theremin137]

This is FABULOUS!!!

What would have been kinda fun would have been to have blasted a single FFFF on a 32-foot organ bombarde on the very last note!

[casalsfan]

You know, it never occurred to me that the Widor is really just a long overblown polka...ja, sure! (C'mon, I'm only kidding!)

[hkmcrae]

Whats next, the guitar version?

[proudwesterner]

Heh - was just searching for a guitar version :-)

[organbuilder32]

What a grand performance! It just goes to prove that great music is always great no matter what instrument(s) it it played on. Some organists could learn a thing or two from this...but they probably won't...

[Reesman95]

Your darn right we won't!!!

[organbuilder32]

That's what I like...an open mind. One reason why people don't go to organ recitals any more: No imagination = no audience.

[Reesman95]

Although I will admitt that is kinda' cool

[classicalmusic1mzrt]

Interesting...I never thought it could be played like this. Thanks for posting it

[smiffy1071]

I never would have thought of this piece of music played on an accordian, appart from it being played too fast, I rather like it!

[CharlieLameDeer]

This is totally awesome. I loved every minute of the viewing. I would have liked to hear this done in a cathedral just to hear hnow the instruments sounded with the natural echo chambers. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[CharlieLameDeer]

This is totally awesome. I loved every minute of the viewing. I would have liked to hear this done in a cathedral just to hear hnow the instruments sounded with the natural echo chambers. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[Purator1899]

argh, why do they abuse this wonderful music?????

[yamaho5]

Bravo and Brava!!!!! Very inventive and musical. Thanks.

[Lewwill]

The most musical version ever. Widor would have been proud!