Electronic Press Kit · 2026
Anatoli
Taran
Accordionist · Composer · Warsaw, Poland
🏆 World Accordion Champion · Trophée Mondial 2016
Biography
Anatoli Taran is a Belarusian accordionist based in Warsaw, widely recognized for his technically exceptional playing and innovative approach to the instrument. His distinctive sound bridges jazz, tango, and contemporary music — pushing the accordion far beyond its traditional boundaries.
"A fixture on the European concert circuit, performing in sold-out venues from France to Switzerland."

He is a member of juries at international accordion competitions and an endorsed artist of Victoria Accordions. Today based in Warsaw, he performs regularly at the city's most atmospheric venues while continuing to develop his ensemble projects for European audiences.


Profile
Based inWarsaw, Poland
GenreJazz · Tango · Contemporary
InstrumentVictoria Accordion (endorsed)
LanguagesRussian · Polish · English · French
ComposerBallad for Her · Vasilisa · Silent Water
Awards & Recognition
2016 · Portimão, Portugal
1st Prize — 66th Trophée Mondial de l'Accordéon
World Accordion Champion · Senior Variety
2017 · Onet-le-Château, France
1st Prize — 67th Trophée Mondial de l'Accordéon
Taran Quartet · Jazz category
2017 · Vilnius, Lithuania
1st Prize — International Accordion Competition
Solo category
2017 · Berck-sur-Mer, France
Grand Prix — Trophée Accordéopale
Concours International d'Accordéon
2015 · Castelfidardo, Italy
1st Prize — PIF International Accordion Prize
Variety category · Solo
2015 · Mons, Belgium
1st Prize — International Accordion Competition
Variety category
2015 · Moscow, Russia
1st Prize — Int'l Festival of Bayan & Accordion
Light Music category
Since 2016
Juror · PIF Castelfidardo, Italy
International Accordion Prize
Since 2016
Endorsed Artist · Victoria Accordions
Official partnership · Italy
AT anatoltaran.com · info@anatoltaran.com
Projects
Taran Quartet
A jazz formation celebrated for its inventive sound — spanning modern jazz and avant-garde. Winners of the 67th Trophée Mondial de l'Accordéon, France 2017. The quartet performs original compositions inspired by various genres and cultural influences, lending their music a distinctive character.
Tango d'Amore Project
A dedicated tango project exploring the full emotional range of the genre — from classic Buenos Aires tango to nuevo tango. Performing at the finest venues across Warsaw and throughout Poland.
Discography
2013
Jazz Piece
Compositions for Accordion
Carnaval · Ballad for Marie · 3 For Stein · Autumn Leaves · Armando's Rumba · Prelude to the Cyclical Night · Minor Swing · Armageddon · Made in France · The Shadow of Your Smile · Country Style · Lilichka
feat. Andrei Minkov (clarinet)
2018
Solo
Solo accordion
Piece of Cake · Tea for Toots · Besame Mucho · Made in France · Lilichka · Song for Joss · Manha de Carnaval · Swing Valisain · Armando's Rhumba · Fou Rire
Available on SoundCloud
Notable Collaborations
2020 · Minsk, Belarus
Vincent Peirani
Shared stage performance. Winter Jazz Minsk Festival · with Taran Trio.
2016 · Montmagny, Canada
Daniel Mille
Shared stage performance & improvisation. Carrefour Mondial de l'Accordéon.
Contact & Booking
Email info@anatoltaran.com
Phone +48 575 832 607
Website anatolitaran.com
© 2026 Anatoli Taran · All rights reserved · Warsaw, Poland