Concerto for Classical Accordion

Thursday 1 Oct 2026 6pm
Federation Concert Hall, Nipaluna / Hobart

Copland Appalachian Spring: Suite
Holly Harrison Concerto for Classical Accordion^
Piazzolla Libertango

^Commissioned for the TSO by Penny Le Couteur, Greg Dickson and an anonymous donor.

Australian composer Holly Harrison, known for her rock-inspired, funk-influenced work, has written a piece for outrageously talented accordionist James Crabb.

The Scottish virtuoso then turns his attention to a favourite work by tango composer Astor Piazzolla: Libertango.

The concert opens with Aaron Copland’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Appalachian Spring.

On the podium is Benjamin Northey, whose mid-performance cricket catch on his last TSO visit went viral. Who knows what he’ll get up to this time? William Newbery hosts.

Ticket Price

Adult $49, student $35, 17 and under $15.

Concessions and Seniors pricing applies.

Timings

5:30pm Doors open
6pm Start
7pm Concludes

No interval.

Venue

Federation Concert Hall
1 Davey Street
Nipaluna / Hobart

Entry via the Hotel Grand Chancellor

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