Using just one instrument, Mario Batkovic creates music of orchestral power—intimate, hypnotic, and monumental. The Bern-based composer, accordionist, and multi-instrumentalist defies conventional categories; at the heart of his work lies a radical exploration of the accordion’s sonic, rhythmic, and mechanical possibilities. In this way, he develops a unique sonic universe in which the musician and the instrument become one.His acclaimed solo album *Mario Batkovic* introduced this symphonic vision to a global audience. With *INTROSPECTIO*, he opened his musical universe to collaborations and new constellations. His work ranges from uncompromising solo performances to electronic music, film and video game scores, and works for symphony orchestra and choir—all characterized by sonic curiosity, physical intensity, and a constant exploration of musical boundaries.In 2023, Batkovic was awarded the Swiss Music Prize. More than ten years after his first solo album, he now returns to the accordion with *MARIO BATKOVIC II*: more immediate, radical, and uncompromising than ever.
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