inigo berrade - accordion
Born in 1994 in Barañáin (Navarra), Iñigo started learning accordion at the age of seven in the local Music School with Marian González. In the following years, he studied Professional Degree in Pamplona with Salvador Parada and Bachelor of Music at the Conservatory of Music in Navarra with Nekane Iturrioz, obtaining an "End of Degree" award.
In 2015 he moved to London to study Master of Arts and Advanced Diploma degree, both at the Royal Academy of Music in London under Professor Owen Murray. Complementarily, he gained a Master in Music Research from the Valencia International University.
He has assisted in various courses and masterclasses taught by renowned musicians like Friedrich Lips, Matti Rantanen, Magnus Lindberg or Claudio Jacomucci.
He has taken part in concerts and festivals both in Spain and in different European countries, especially the United Kingdom, where he has performed in venues such as Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall or Wigmore Hall (where he is an usual collaborator in their Learning Department). Among the instrumental ensembles he has played with are the Philharmonia Orchestra (under Vladimir Ashkenazy), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Glyndebourne Youth Opera.
Iñigo enjoys collaboration with contemporary composers, which has led to the première of new works for different ensembles and art forms, including two accordion concertos.
He is an active chamber musician, member of Diphonon Duo with Greek violist Michael Iskas, and participates regularly in several and varied chamber music groups.
In 2015 he moved to London to study Master of Arts and Advanced Diploma degree, both at the Royal Academy of Music in London under Professor Owen Murray. Complementarily, he gained a Master in Music Research from the Valencia International University.
He has assisted in various courses and masterclasses taught by renowned musicians like Friedrich Lips, Matti Rantanen, Magnus Lindberg or Claudio Jacomucci.
He has taken part in concerts and festivals both in Spain and in different European countries, especially the United Kingdom, where he has performed in venues such as Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall or Wigmore Hall (where he is an usual collaborator in their Learning Department). Among the instrumental ensembles he has played with are the Philharmonia Orchestra (under Vladimir Ashkenazy), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Glyndebourne Youth Opera.
Iñigo enjoys collaboration with contemporary composers, which has led to the première of new works for different ensembles and art forms, including two accordion concertos.
He is an active chamber musician, member of Diphonon Duo with Greek violist Michael Iskas, and participates regularly in several and varied chamber music groups.
bartosz glowacki - bandoneon
Bartosz Glowacki is one of the leading lights of a new generation of accordionists. His artistic goal is to improve awareness of the accordion in classical music, as well as to develop a new repertoire for his instrument.
He was born in Poland, where he has studied classical accordion with Professor Andrzej Smolik in the National Music School in Sanok. In 2015 he graduated from The Royal Academy of Music with the first class diploma and Regency Award for noticeable achievements.
Bartosz won the Polish Young Musician of the Year in 2009, following which he represented Poland in the Eurovision Young Musicians Competition in Vienna. Here, he performed Mikolaj Majkusiak's "Concerto Classicco" for accordion and symphony orchestra in the grand finale with the ORF Vienna Symphony Orchestra. He is a recipient of many prizes in National, as well as International Music Competitions. He is a recipient of The Countess of Munster Musical Trust, John Hosier Special Award 2015 and Zygmunt Zaleski Foundation.
As a soloist he has performed in many prestigious concert halls, for example, The Wigmore Hall, The Royal Festival Hall, The Purcell Room, Salle Cortot, The Colston Hall, Studio SI of The Polish National Radio Station, and many others. He has premiered compositions by Luke Bedford, Richard Causton, Richard Ayres, Christopher Austin, Maciej Zimka, Marko Nikodijevic, Diana Burrell and Johannes Schöllhorn. As well as being a soloist, Bartosz is extremely active chamber musician. He is a founding member of The Deco Ensemble, described as an “exceptional ensemble of the highest caliber”, with a “strong and highly individual voice”. The ensemble has toured Europe extensively. Highlights from last season included sold-out performances in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Brighton, York, Bristol, Brussels, Bratislava, Strasbourg, Rome, and Poland, including appearances at Wigmore Hall, Colston Hall, Norfolk and Norwich festival. Next season’s engagements include recitals at the Purcell Room, Royal Albert Hall, National Philharmonic Hall in Warsaw, Salle Cortot in Paris and are taking the ensemble as far as Azerbaijan. Deco Ensemble’s debut album ‘Encuentro’ was released in July 2015.
During his career, he collaborated with many world famous musicians such as Nigel Kennedy, Trevor Pinnock, Rob da Bank, Atom String Quartet, Meccorre String Quartet, Dave Maric and many others. Bartosz has worked with musical institutions like The Royal Opera House, The Chroma Ensemble, The Philharmonia Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, Welsh National Opera, The City of London Sinfonia, The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, The Sinfonia Varsovia, ORF Symphony Orchestra and many others. With these institutions, he has performed multiple new operas and orchestral works, which feature the accordion in several different styles.
He was born in Poland, where he has studied classical accordion with Professor Andrzej Smolik in the National Music School in Sanok. In 2015 he graduated from The Royal Academy of Music with the first class diploma and Regency Award for noticeable achievements.
Bartosz won the Polish Young Musician of the Year in 2009, following which he represented Poland in the Eurovision Young Musicians Competition in Vienna. Here, he performed Mikolaj Majkusiak's "Concerto Classicco" for accordion and symphony orchestra in the grand finale with the ORF Vienna Symphony Orchestra. He is a recipient of many prizes in National, as well as International Music Competitions. He is a recipient of The Countess of Munster Musical Trust, John Hosier Special Award 2015 and Zygmunt Zaleski Foundation.
As a soloist he has performed in many prestigious concert halls, for example, The Wigmore Hall, The Royal Festival Hall, The Purcell Room, Salle Cortot, The Colston Hall, Studio SI of The Polish National Radio Station, and many others. He has premiered compositions by Luke Bedford, Richard Causton, Richard Ayres, Christopher Austin, Maciej Zimka, Marko Nikodijevic, Diana Burrell and Johannes Schöllhorn. As well as being a soloist, Bartosz is extremely active chamber musician. He is a founding member of The Deco Ensemble, described as an “exceptional ensemble of the highest caliber”, with a “strong and highly individual voice”. The ensemble has toured Europe extensively. Highlights from last season included sold-out performances in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Brighton, York, Bristol, Brussels, Bratislava, Strasbourg, Rome, and Poland, including appearances at Wigmore Hall, Colston Hall, Norfolk and Norwich festival. Next season’s engagements include recitals at the Purcell Room, Royal Albert Hall, National Philharmonic Hall in Warsaw, Salle Cortot in Paris and are taking the ensemble as far as Azerbaijan. Deco Ensemble’s debut album ‘Encuentro’ was released in July 2015.
During his career, he collaborated with many world famous musicians such as Nigel Kennedy, Trevor Pinnock, Rob da Bank, Atom String Quartet, Meccorre String Quartet, Dave Maric and many others. Bartosz has worked with musical institutions like The Royal Opera House, The Chroma Ensemble, The Philharmonia Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, Welsh National Opera, The City of London Sinfonia, The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, The Sinfonia Varsovia, ORF Symphony Orchestra and many others. With these institutions, he has performed multiple new operas and orchestral works, which feature the accordion in several different styles.
Mirek salmon - bandoneon
Mirek Salmon is an experienced accordionist, pianist and bandoneonist. His busy freelance career
has seen him perform on stage at WOMAD, London and Edinburgh jazz festivals as well as live performances on BBC Radio 4 and Radio 3. He was a featured accordionist for a Renault
advertising campaign and his playing appears on many television programmes as a result of his session work. He has performed with a wide variety of artists including Mark Padmore, Nina Hagen and the Drifters.
His recent emergence on the tango scene has seen him perform at many tango clubs around the country with his trio Tango Calor. In 2017 he was invited to perform at La Ghironda festival in Puglia and joined the acclaimed Argentinian singer Martin Alvarado for some of his UK tour. Mirek also presented Piazzolla's Four Seasons in concert with members of the Welsh National Opera orchestra. He plays a Rheinische system AA bandoneon.
has seen him perform on stage at WOMAD, London and Edinburgh jazz festivals as well as live performances on BBC Radio 4 and Radio 3. He was a featured accordionist for a Renault
advertising campaign and his playing appears on many television programmes as a result of his session work. He has performed with a wide variety of artists including Mark Padmore, Nina Hagen and the Drifters.
His recent emergence on the tango scene has seen him perform at many tango clubs around the country with his trio Tango Calor. In 2017 he was invited to perform at La Ghironda festival in Puglia and joined the acclaimed Argentinian singer Martin Alvarado for some of his UK tour. Mirek also presented Piazzolla's Four Seasons in concert with members of the Welsh National Opera orchestra. He plays a Rheinische system AA bandoneon.