About this episode

In this episode, Anthony Schulz discusses his experiences with the accordion, the music community in Australia, and the balance between tradition and innovation in music.

Anthony Schulz is an acclaimed Australian accordionist, music educator and current president of the Accordion Society of Australia. With a career spanning decades, Anthony has performed with world-renowned artists from Luciano Pavarotti to ECM’s Barre Phillips, and with ensembles across genres from chamber music to jazz and folk. His passion lies in championing the accordion as a versatile and refined instrument while building strong musical communities. In this episode we speak with Anthony about his early memories of the instrument, the evolution of the accordion scene in Australia, and the importance of community and role models in shaping musicians. We explore Anthony’s current projects, including a tango trio and a quartet, as well as his vision for the future of the accordion. The conversation highlights improvisation, musical identity, and the balance between honoring tradition and embracing innovation. Whether you’re an accordionist, a music educator, or simply curious about the instrument’s role in today’s world, this episode offers deep insights into how music can connect, inspire and transform. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube! Reach out with…

People in this episode

Host: Ghenadie Rotari

Guest: Anthony Schulz

Topics covered

• improvisation
• accordion
• music community
• music education
• musical identity
• tradition vs innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Accordion Society of Australia

Places: Australia

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