This just gave me a huge new appreciation for the accordion. BTW, I read Ms Agus' book and absolutely loved it, but this is the first time I've heard her play. Such beautiful playing from both musicians, this is spectacular.
I am One Hell of an Accordionist and composer and pianist. I can play the original Hora Staccato ( Not the watered down version most people play). Regardless: Nick is THE TRUE artist/Virtuoso bar none. I work with A certain Pianist who is THE Virtuoso in his field. ( Not Chinese). Nick's innovative use of the Bass and also at times, integrating the Right-Hand to create an incredible added enhancement...BTW: I have an Original 1971 Universal Electric 7/8 th's full Accordion. I am the only owner since 1971. She is my baby. Point is, I wonder if the Effects he obtained on Malaguena can be replicated on a Universal. I see He uses a " Rembrandt " a lot. Anyway: I see and hear Nick as even better than pretty-much any other musician. People that have never truly mastered the Accordion are clueless in two important truths. A: It takes a much more evolved Left and right Connection between the Hemisphere's of the Brain to truly perform using the Auditory, visual and Emotional component parts necessary for his type of brilliance. B: Learn the Accordion BEFORE you learn the piano. I personally have been close friends and taken Music theory classes with Virtuoso pianists. Every single one was afraid/intimidated by the Accordion. It does take a much different musculature and Brain/Muscle-memory to master. However: If you Master the Accordion first, the piano becomes a relatively simple adjustment. Same rule applies to the Clarinet and the SAX. I learned and played the b flat Clarinet all thru school. I picked up Tenor Sax easily by myself because Clarinet is harder than Sax. S. Shaw.
