Art by Ivan Šverko

Ivan Šverko is a Croatian classical accordionist and professor, born in Pula in 1985. He studied classical accordion in Pula before continuing his training at the prestigious Sibelius Academy in Helsinki. A winner of numerous international competitions, Šverko is known for exploring the accordion far beyond its traditional folk associations, bringing together Baroque, classical and contemporary repertoire. Today, alongside his international performances, he teaches classical accordion at the Academy of Music in Pula.