One of the greatest classical accordionists - by many regarded as the greatest, Friedrich Lips presents himself on this CD with a charming selection of miniatures used by him as encores. Strolling from classics to modern composers, here he offers a great variety for everyone.

Lips would be one of the rare classical accordionists who has brought together all aspects of accordion performance: technical, musical, artistical, to the level of perfection and thereby setting the standard to all classical accordionists.

Lips is a stunning musician - and even that might be an understatement.

You can hear the precision of a jeweller with his technique, clarity, detail, touch and bellows control. He treats with equal care classical pieces as well as modern. But you also feel while listening to Lips that technical perfection is there only to serve a higher musical meaning. Lips has an incredible, highly developed musical intuition, which together with enormous musical knowledge creates an incredible impression to the listener. His performing manner is also very intellectual and thoughtful, there is nothing left to chance.

The recording starts with the charming Le Cuckoo and carries you swiftly along

Note: For full biographical information and to order this or any of Friedrich Lips' CD's, see his site at http://www.accordions.com/lips