TLI Presents: Radu Rățoi

Radu Rățoi RAMEAU Overture to Zaïs, RTC 60  J.S. BACH Chaconne in D minor, BWV 1178  J.S. BACH/BUSONI Chaconne in D minor, BWV 1004  Philip GLASS Etude No. 6  ENESCU Romanian Rhapsody No.1, Opus 11  BALAKIREV Islamey  GLINKA/BALAKIREV The Lark  GUBAIDULINA De Profundis  TCHAIKOVSKY Romance in F minor, Opus 5  TCHAIKOVSKY Finale from Violin Concerto, Opus 35 

One of the world's most celebrated accordionists, Radu Rățoi has earned international acclaim for his extraordinary virtuosity, originality, and artistry. Winner of the 2024 Young Concert Artists "Susan Wadsworth" International Auditions and recipient of Denmark's prestigious Léonie Sonning Talent Prize, Rățoi has amassed more than 60 international awards, including an unprecedented sweep of the world's leading accordion competitions. In recital, he reveals the remarkable expressive range of his instrument through dazzling performances that reimagine both beloved classical masterworks and contemporary repertoire.