REFLECTIONS AND HORIZONS – Hanzhi Wang, accordion

Praised by The New York Times for her “staggering virtuosity and soulful musicianship,” accordionist Hanzhi Wang returns to the Mainly Mozart Festival with “Reflections and Horizons”—a solo recital that pushes the boundaries of what the accordion can express.

The program begins with Baroque elegance—Scarlatti’s fiery sonatas and selections from Bach’s “Goldberg Variations”—before shifting to a more intimate, modern voice. Expect original works by Wang, seasonal miniatures by Martin Lohse, and a trio of Piazzolla pieces that pulse with tango’s intensity. Both poetic and powerful, this is a rare chance to hear one of today’s most innovative artists reimagine a classical instrument.