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My Story
with the Accordina
Fascinated by these “wind accordions”, from 1992 onwards, I began creating an accordina of an entirely new design to meet the requirements of today’s musicians; Guided just as much by the desire to achieve “something” as a challenge, as by expressing through a realization, a know-how.
After three years of work and research, the prototype was presented at a concert given by Jacques Bolognesi (accordina), Mico Nissim (piano), Francis Jauvain (accordina) and Pierrick Hardy (guitar) as part of the Journées de la Facture Instrumentale en Seine-Saint-Denis in May 1995.
Since then, I have been continuously manufactoring this instrument.
My accordinas are now being exported throughout the European continent as well as to the United States, Japan, New Zealand, Brazil, Taiwan, Korea…
Laurent Jarry
Master craftsman in craftsmanship
Accordinas maker
Restorer-tuner maker for accordions and bandoneons
The Living Heritage Company (EPV) label is a state recognition mark set up to distinguish French companies with excellent craft and industrial know-how.
Winner of the 2020 prize ” Coup de cœur du public ” and 2nd Prize Athena 2020 awarded by the Trophées d’excellence de l’Artisanat d’Art en Seine-Saint-Denis
Laurent Jarry recommended by the Michelangelo Foundation to feature in the Homo Faber Guide
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Winner of the Grand Prix Départemental des Métiers d’Art (SEMA)
Winner of the 2006 “Artinov” Prize
1949
Patent registration of the first accordina invented by André Borel under the name of Chromatic Harmonicon.
This instrument is in line with the “wind accordions” whose existence dates back to the 19th century.
1992
Beginning of the adventure with the design of a new accordina by looking for a timbre specific to the instrument and a quality of keyboard to meet the requirements of the instrumentalists.
1995
Accordina
The accordina is presented in concerts, as part of the Journées de la Facture Instrumentale en Seine-Saint-Denis.
Laurent Jarry has been the first to design an accordina since André Borel, creator of the instrument after the Second World War, following Charles Wheatstone’s Symphonium in 1829 and the “wind accordions” of the late 19th century.
2004
Accordina 2
Two years of development have resulted in significant improvements to the instrument.
Mounted on a new chassis that promotes sound emission, the specifically developed stainless steel reeds are “handmade”.
The 2nd generation accordina has a richer timbre, a dynamic and powerful sound allowing for an even more nuanced playing.
2017
Accordina 3
After more than twenty years of experience, a 3rd generation accordina is born!
A completely redesigned design and new manufacturing tools offer extreme quality and precision while maintaining a specific and incomparable sound of the instrument.
Models in stock
Natural wood Edition
Unique pieces
3 590.00€