About
The young accordionist and composer Nico Gutu is an internationally sought-after soloist and a music and improvisation educator. He discovered his passion for the accordion at the age of six through his grandfather. In addition to studying classical accordion in Weimar and Hannover, he refined his improvisational skills as a guest student in France and Italy. After successfully completing his studies, Nico Gutu, as the sole accordionist in Germany, began studying Jazz and Improvisation at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien in Hannover 2019.
Nico Gutu is a multiple award winner in national and international competitions (China, Switzerland, Russia, Portugal, Italy), including the 1st Prize at the German Accordion Music Prize and the DAAD Prize. He gained special attention and recognition as a soloist with the Orchestra della Calabria in Italy, at the "Klassik in der Altstadt Hannover" music festival, at the "Heidelberger Frühling" international music festival, in a solo performance at the Berlin Philharmonie, as well as at numerous other performances across Europe and Asia.
The most significant artistic impulses for Nico Gutu's work came from collaborations with renowned figures such as the world-famous clarinetist Sharon Kam, cellist Corinna Eikmeier, and acclaimed pianist Daniel García. Equally important for his career were projects with Théâtre à Tempo from Canada, the Theater Bonn, and numerous performances with Marcus Sundermeyer (cello) and other orchestral musicians, including members of the NDR Radiophilharmonie, Cologne Philharmonic, and Beethoven Orchestra.
In addition to his artistic activities, Nico Gutu is actively involved in the conception and organization of new concert formats. With an open and expanded understanding of “classical music” and “concerts,” he develops innovative approaches that enrich classical music with contemporary performance styles. As a music mediator, he boldly and creatively combines baroque, classical, free improvisation, and contemporary music. Moreover, he has worked as a team leader and as a music and improvisation educator across Germany.
Nico Gutu has given his own masterclasses and workshops on an international level and has been invited to serve as a jury member for several competitions in Germany and France.