Accordion Performer, a photo from Almaty, East

Photographer's Note

In Russia and Russian republics today independence nations the accordions are very popular instruments.

The accordion arrived in Russia around 1820, and manufacturing began soon afterwards in the 1830's. During this time, accordionists usually played traditional Russian folk tunes. From 1820 to 1926 better quality accordionists gradually appeared and performers were now playing music arranged for the accordion. From 1926 to 1945 some accordionists began earning a living from teaching, greatly improving the general playing standards.
In the 1930's the chromatic accordion was being widely used by the top concert artists. In 1936 in St. Petersburg “Red Guerilla” began to manufacturer accordions. Since 1945, solo performers have become an important part in the development of the accordion throughout Russia. After World War II the number of recitals increased. Famous performers and teachers taught and encouraged a new generation of musicians.

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jhm (211738) 2021-01-29 9:16

Hello Zbigniew,

I am a big fan of accordion music, many simply play without a score.
The man has real the head for a musician.
Also the smile of the man with grey beard makes your picture attractive.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Royaldevon (86484) 2021-01-29 12:12

Hello Zbigniew,

I love the moustache and this happy, friendly guy seems to like it, too!

You have made an excellent portrait of this cheerful musician.
The facial details are sharp and you have placed his eyes neatly on the thirds line.
The accordion is very sharp too!
The musician and accordion fill the f/g with interest, nicely set against a slightly blurred b/g.

My warm regards,
Bev 😊

Silvio1953 (222991) 2021-01-29 13:16

Ciao Zbgniew, great portrait of musician in actionn, nice expression, excellent clarity, fine details, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ifege (49505) 2021-01-29 22:36

Hi Zbigniew
Superb portrait of this Kazach accordion player. Perfect detail.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (117850) 2021-01-29 23:03

Hello dear friend and have a nice day
the smile of his face changed my mood
now and I am feeling better...
But I would like to listen his music too...
regards
costantino

jemaflor (148292) 2021-01-29 23:28

Hi Z,
A smiling portrait of this happy musician, I imagine the music ... perfect sharpness, superb mustache ! Tfs.

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lousat (140026) 2021-01-30 4:38

Hi Zbigniew,interesting note about the history of accordions in Russia and in the new republics coming from the ex URSS too,a beautiful portrait of this playes,he seems very proud to be the model for you,great quality as usual. Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2021-02-04 15:45

Olá Zbigniew,
bela imagem do músico aqui com seu instrumento. Curioso o bigode também. Belo registro.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas