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A logo with the text 'Valeriat Barr' in cursive and 'ACCORDIONIST' in uppercase, on a muted green background.

musician based in

Leeds, UK

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Valerie Barr, a distinguished accordionist, captivates audiences with her dynamic versatility as both a soloist and chamber musician, collaborating with the UK's leading ensembles and performing in prestigious productions across classical and contemporary music.

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View fullsize had the most incredible fun playing Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle last night for @cambridgesummermusic festival - no words! stunning playing/singing/arm waving from Tom Primrose, Ben Horden, Sophie Bevan, Emma Roberts, Francis Melville, James Plat
View fullsize last night concluded the run of @martin_green__’s beautiful new opera Life Gets Stretched at @buxtonfestival, premiered with three other mini operas ✨
View fullsize perfect setting and acoustic for a Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle with Bristol Cabot Choir 🪗 Clifton Cathedral appreciation post ✨
View fullsize last gig of the year! 2024 has been wild and wonderful happy Hogmanay!! 🥂 may your 2025 be incredible 🪩
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View fullsize ✨The F****ts and their Friends Between Revolutions✨ by @tedddrh & @philipvenables what a wild, magical ride joining this incredible company for @ruhrtriennale festival der künste! one of the most challenging, provocative and hopeful project
View fullsize got to join @operanorth for a few performances of Wonderland Restored! gorgeous show with different childrens choirs around Yorkshire, wonderful accordion writing and a magical score from @will_todd_music, and I got to see the fab @roxanahaines in a
View fullsize had the pleasure of joining fellow tutors @paulaccordion and @tamsinelliottt for an Accordion Weekend at @halswaymanorfolk 🪗 it was a very welcomed retreat to the countryside with the beautiful building and grounds, and we had lots of keen accordio
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