The Niepold Cutting duo brings together two great musicians and friends. Two strongs personalities in the small world of the diatonic accordion. A meeting to challenge, to be inspired. To bring together two very particular personal universes with intelligence and mischievousness.

Because the concert can be danced and the bal is listened to. Because the accordion is not cheesy. Because the world definitely needs mixtures. Because there are styles but especially music.

The musicians:

• Anne Niepold (BE) – diatonic accordion
• Andy Cutting (UK) – diatonic accordion

Anne Niepold (BE) has always had a reputation for breaking the conventions around this instrument. By never hesitating to take it out of her comfort zone, she has greatly contributed to it having todday, a privileged place on the list of “fully fledged” instruments. She tames music with curiosity, energy and with freedom, always…

Andy Cutting (UK) is a living legend. He has won the prestigious “Folk Musician of the Year Award” from BBC Radio 2 three times and his style is recognizable among all, unmatched. Between english heritage and modern tradition, his playing is characterised by strong melodies and a special use of the bellows. The quiet force…