Chris Avery

Hartwin is an accordionist and composer, born and based in the Northern part of Belgium called ‘Flanders’; The heart of Europe. The name ‘Hartwin’ is old Germanic and means ‘strong friend’, a role he endeavours to fulfil in his personal life and his presence as an artist. His instrumental songs serve as the medium through which he shows his most authentic self, his connection with the divine, and offer hope, joy, inner peace, and emotional support during challenging times. Over the years, he developed a unique style of playing the diatonic accordion combining melancholy and simplicity, creating a cinematic and atmospheric universe. His music has a certain softness that can be best experienced first-hand during live concerts where the listener finds himself in a safe space for emotional connection and healing. In a world where authenticity resonates deeply with listeners, Hartwin’s music speaks to the heart and offers the accompanying soundtrack for the listener’s inward journeys and reflections. Chris Avery is a Welsh guitarist-composer bridging ancient melody and contemporary performance with his guitar and voice. Rooted in traditional Welsh music, his performances move fluidly between genres, from traditional dance music to Bach. He has appeared on stages from Glastonbury to Shakespeare’s Globe, and on BBC Radio 2’s Folk Show and Radio 3’s In Tune. In this concert, old melodies are heard not as museum pieces, but as living music.