Nazar Tabachyshyn

Hong Kong’s top accordion performer

Nazar Tabachyshyn is one of Hong Kong’s most sought after accordionist whose solos and performances have captured hearts and souls everywhere. His prolific profile includes solo concerts with the City Chamber Orchestra and the Greater Bay Area Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as solos at French May Festival, Musicus Fest, Jazz on the Lake and Freespace Jazz Festival.

Nazar is the founder of Hong Kong’s first tango band, “Café 852”, which captivated audiences at Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, and Hong Kong Museum of Art, as well as livehouse venues, music festivals and private events. As a founding member of “Jennie & Nazar Duo”, he has been invited to host ceilidh – a lively Scottish social dance – at the British Consulate, Fringe Club and Taipei’s British Chamber of Commerce. The duo also educates tertiary students about traditional European folk music at universities in Hong Kong.

An enthusiastic band musician, Nazar is a key member of “Kitchen Ceilidh”, a folk band which plays traditional Irish, Scottish and Canadian music, most notably at St. Andrew’s Balls at Hong Kong Football Club and Hong Kong Masonic Lodge. He is also part of “Salvaje”, Hong Kong’s first Afro-Brazilian percussion ensemble, often seen at Freespace and Jockey Club.

On top of his role as a performer, Nazar was a music director for IFC mall’s Christmas “Oriental Express” concert series, Art Basel afterparties and private events. He is committed to organising heartfelt and unforgettable musical journeys under his event production company “Nazario Music”.