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In August 2018, Naxos released its first-ever solo accordion album, Hanzhi Wang’s “In the Path of H.C. Andersen.” The release features works by Danish composers that explore both the darkness and luminosity of Hans Christian Andersen’s famous stories. We had the opportunity to speak with Hanzhi about her recent album, misconceptions about accordion music, and more.

Hanzhi Wang isn’t the first accordionist to specialize in new classical music, but she is the first-ever squeezebox player to earn inclusion on the Young Concert Artists roster. Even though more composers these days are writing for the accordion, that’s still a pretty big deal. Wang has a magically dynamic album of concise new works by Nordic composers, On the Path to H.C. Andersen, streaming at Spotify. She’s making her Carnegie Hall debut on Oct 22 at 8:30 PM in Zankel Hall, playing works by B...

Ms. Wang’s appearance at the Terrace in this opening recital of YCA’s 2018-2019 Washington season was co-presented with Washington Performing Arts (WPA). In this, her DC debut, Ms. Wang dazzled all in attendance with her skills, her musicianship. She also offered the audience a surprisingly daring and eclectic repertoire in this (mostly) solo program.

On October 11, 2018，Hanzhi Wang held her Washington Debut Concert in 'Terrace Theater' at the renowned Kennedy Center in USA. The program contained works by Bach, Gubaidulina, Mozart, Lohse and Moszkovsky, as well as Piazzolla's Tango Sensations with the wonderful Omer String Quartet. The concert received standing ovations from a full hall, and the reviews praised the performance.

Yes, it's an accordion. No, it's not a novelty. Keep in mind that fresh-faced artist Hanzhi Wang is the first accordionist to win a place on the roster of Young Concert Artists in 58 years. Hear if she is the real thing or not when Wang visits Opening Nights for a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Episcopal Church , 211 N. Monroe St. Tickets are $30 for general public and $15 for students. Call 850-644-6500 or visit openingnights.fsu.edu.