Mario Batkovic Solo

With 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. From this, he creates a distinctive sonic universe in which performer and instrument become one.

His acclaimed solo album MARIO BATKOVIC introduced this symphonic vision to audiences around the world. With INTROSPECTIO, he opened up his sonic universe to collaborations and new constellations. His work ranges from uncompromising solo performances to electronic music, film and video game scores, as well as compositions for symphony orchestra and choir – all driven 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.