Accordion, Performance and Long-Term Vision: A Conversation with Leo Florin

About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Swedish accordionist Leo Florin about his experiences and vision in the music world.

Leo Florin is a Swedish accordionist, an active performer, the leader of the Kammerton Association and the artistic director of the Kammerton Festival, as well as a rising voice in today's music world. In this episode of Everything Accordion Podcast, we sit down with Leo and talk about his first encounter with the instrument at a concert in Stockholm, the importance of long-term planning, structuring practice with his 45-15 minute rule, and the balance between artistic growth and administrative demands. Leo also opens up about the challenges young musicians face in today’s fast-paced world, the accordion scene in Sweden and his vision for connecting with audiences through innovative concerts and collaborations. The conversation also highlights Leo’s upcoming projects, including a duo tour with accordionist Jevgenia Sirosh in Austria, as well as the mission of the Kammerton Festival to promote the accordion and foster cultural exchange. Whether you’re a musician, a music lover, or simply curious about the artistic journey, this episode offers an inspiring glimpse into the passion and discipline it takes to build a life in music. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and…

People in this episode

Host: Ghenadie Rotari

Guest: Leo Florin

Topics covered

• accordion
• performance
• long-term vision
• musical challenges
• cultural exchange
• artistic growth

Keywords

• accordion
• performance
• Kammerton Festival
• musical challenges
• artistic growth
• long-term planning
• collaborations

Sponsors

Dr. Herbert Scheibenreif

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kammerton Association, Kammerton Festival

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