As part of the sister city exchange with Germany and Reading, the German-based HHC Reutlingen accordion club, Hohner Handharmonika und Akkordeon Club, will make its first appearance at the 67th annual Kutztown Folk Festival on July 4 and July 5.
“We’re honored to present this world-renowned talent at Kutztown Folk Festival, thanks in part to Dave Kline of Reading Eagle, former Mayor Tom McMahon and Kutztown University Foundation,” said festival Director, Steve Sharadin. “With folk music as the club’s focal point festival guests will experience yet another feature of authentic Pennsylvania Dutch culture in addition to traditional food, craftsmanship, and more.”
Founded in 1930, HHC Reutlingen is one of the oldest accordion clubs in Germany with an ever-evolving repertoire ranging from classical to show tunes, dance rhythms and more. Under the leadership of Horst Amann, the club has gained global recognition with an award-winning reputation marked by success at international competitions including the highly acclaimed World Music Festival in Innsbruck, Austria.
The club’s performance schedule at the Kutztown Folk Festival is July 4 and 5, on the Main Stage from 1 to 1:45 p.m. and from 4 to 4:45 p.m., and on the Hoe Down Stage from 5 to 5:45 p.m.
The 2016 Kutztown Folk Festival will run July 4 to July 7 and July 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and July 2 to July 3 and July 8 to July 9 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For information about tickets, events, and more, visit KutztownFestival.com.
