Julien Labro

Julien Labro is a French-born accordionist, bandoneonist, composer, and arranger whose work spans classical, contemporary, tango, and jazz. He has performed with leading ensembles including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Hartford Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony, and Orchestra of St. Luke’s.

As a composer, Labro has written original concertos and orchestral works for accordion and bandoneon, including Vivaldi 23.5, Apricity, and The Bellows of the Shark. His playing and collaborations have taken him to major stages and festivals across the United States, Europe, Asia, and beyond.