Martynas scores first ever No.1 for accordionist in Classical Charts

Martynas Levickis has become the first accordionist to top the Classical Artist Album Charts.

Levickis, who released debut album Martynas on July 1, was the 2010 winner of his native Lithuania’s Got Talent and in the same year was named Accordion World Champion. The album, released through Decca Records, features music ranging from Brahms to Katy Perry, Ennio Morricone to Lady Gaga.

He said of the record: “The accordion has never received so much attention in the UK in one ...

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