Sky Arte documentary traces accordion history from Castelfidardo

The documentary 'La Fisarmonica' airs on Sky Arte on Sunday, May 9, tracing the accordion's history from its origins in Castelfidardo, Italy, to its modern significance. The town in the Marche region has produced the world's best accordions since the late 19th century, starting with Paolo Soprani after the Battle of Castelfidardo. The film covers the succession of companies that have continued manufacturing the instrument and includes testimony from notable artists like Richard Galliano. The story moves from local to universal, showing how the accordion has evolved beyond folk music to become essential in much modern music. The Sky Arte website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.