Radu Ratoi  |  Accordion 

Praised for his originality, versatility, virtuosity in the classical and contemporary repertoire, Radu Ratoi is the winner of the most important accordion competitions. Playing solo and chamber, having collaborations with various artists and orchestras, he is giving unbelievable concerts worldwide, attracting the public with his musicality, technique and charisma. In his stellar career as soloist he performed in some of the most important concert halls in the world: Berlin Philharmonic, Radio Concert House Copenhagen, Victoria Concert Hall, Tivoli Hall Copenhagen, Aram Khachaturian’s Concert Hall in Yerevan, Harbin Concert Hall and many others. In 2022 he received one of the most important Moldavian National Distinctions »Master in Arts« from the President of the Republic of Moldova.

He himself characterises the accordion as an ‘instrument with almost unlimited possibilities’ in all musical genres. At the PANTONALE Peace Festival 2023 and 2024, he has already inspired and enchanted the audience with his energy, vigour and virtuosity. We are delighted that he will be performing at our ‘Accordion Spring’ again this year.

Videos
»Transcedental Etudes« by Franz Liszt
»Balkan Tango« by Dražan Kosorić / PANTONALE Peace Festival 2023
Radu Ratoi at the Kick-Off Concert PANTONALE 2024

Photo: Constantin Barcov