Guy Klucevsek, a master accordionist, composer, collaborator, and fearless punster, passed away on May 22, 2025. To honor Guy’s legacy, a group of close friends—led by his wife, Jan Klucevsek—have organized a concert to celebrate his life and music, featuring works for ensembles, solo accordion, dance, and theater, performed by artists who knew him well, often as collaborators. The music and stories told by friends will reveal Guy’s wonderful sense of humor and humanity.

Bachtopus Accordion Ensemble (Robert Duncan, Peter Flint, Mayumi Miyaoka, Jeanne Velonis) Alan Bern piano (via video) Pete Donovan bass Joseph Franklin speaker Erik Friedlander cello Volker Goetze trumpet Dave Hofstra bass Will Holshouser accordion Jeff Hudgins saxophone, voice Phillip Johnston soprano saxophone John King electric guitar Jerome Kitzke speaker Nathan Koci accordion Joe Kubera piano Jenny Lin piano Laurie McCants speaker Alex Meixner accordion Relâche Ensemble Todd Reynolds violin Bill Ruyle drums Kamala Sankaram voice and accordion Abby Swidler violin and voice Andie Tanning violin Dallas Vietty accordion Doug Wieselman clarinets

A livestream will be available free of charge at 8pm on the day of the performance and archived for future viewing.