„The History of the Harmonica“ offers fascinating insights into the
historical development of harmonicas and accordions. Using the example of
Trossingen, the epicentre of the harmonica industry on the edge of Germany‘s
Black Forest, the film shows the evolution of the free reed industry as well as
documenting its manifold interactions with the zeitgeist and fashion trends of
past decades.
The film offers numerous historical accounts drawn from the treasure trove of
the German Harmonica and Accordion Museum, home of the world‘s largest
harmonica collection and one of the most important institutions of the
international harmonica scene. As a bonus, the DVD also contains rare historical
film material from the heyday of the harmonica and accordion. A precious piece
of music history, narrated by museum curator Martin Häffner.
1.The German Harmonica & Accordion Museum – A Guided Tour of the
Exhibition
2.The History of the German Harmonica & Accordion
Museum
3.On the Trail of Matthias Hohner
4.Historical Harmonica
Films
