The king of the concertina has died, at 58

The king of the concertina has died, at 58

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norman lebrecht

July 28, 2017

The Estonian Aivar Teppo was a virtuoso of the concertina, an instrument that has lost its appeal even in its Baltic heartlands. Widely recorded, he was known as king of the concertina and there is no crown prince.

His instruments were built by a relative, August Teppo.

 

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