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Scots accordionist Phil Cunningham embarks on a global adventure to discover how the humble squeezebox has conquered the world. He uncovers the instrument's exotic roots in China.
Scots accordionist Phil Cunningham embarks on a global adventure to discover how the humble squeezebox has conquered the world.
He uncovers the instrument's exotic roots in China, visits an Italian town devoted to making the instrument and is delighted to encounter an orchestra made up almost entirely of accordions.
Great music performances prove why 'The Stomach Steinway' has been embraced the world over.
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Tue 10 May 201123:45
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Dr Feng Hai-Yun Plays The Sheng
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Erhu Duet in Beijing
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The people's piano
Duration: 00:31


