
Atsind Duo
Atsind — the Yiddish word for “now” — is an expressive duo featuring violinist Nicolaas Cottenie and accordionist Ira Shiran. They interpret traditional Eastern European music, exploring cultural links between Jewish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Greek, and Turkish sounds. Their performance is a dialogue between violin and accordion that reflects on shared histories and the power of sound to connect different times and places. Nicolaas Cottenie brings a jazz background and deep research into folk roots, while Ira Shiran adds rhythmic precision and emotional depth from his classical and theatrical experience.
Who is performing at Atsind Duo?+
Violinist Nicolaas Cottenie and accordionist Ira Shiran perform as a duo exploring traditional Eastern European sounds.
How do I get tickets for Atsind Duo?+
Tickets on Mood.
What kind of music is played at Atsind Duo?+
The duo interprets traditional folk from Jewish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Greek, and Turkish musical traditions.








