February 6-7, Calgary—The accordion may conjure images of tape-mended Buddy Holly glasses and suspender-wearing nerds, but the University of Calgary’s Department of Music is offering a new look at this geek-chic instrument and its place in classical music.

For two nights, High Way for One invites you to watch and listen as German accordionist Stephan Hussong masters works by Bach, Stravinsky, John Cage, David Eagle and classical music from the 10th century Japanese Imperial Court.

Hussong is known for his transcriptions of Baroque masterpieces, and the Department of Music website warns that he will “unleash the expressive power of his instrument and transcend any perceived limits of the accordion.” So if super nerds Steve Urquel and Weird Al Yankovic were your only exposure to the instrument, then get ready to brace yourself, because Urquel never sounded this good*.

*(On the other hand, Canadian Polka King, member of the Order of Canada, Shmenge-inspiror and three-time Grammy winner Walter Ostanek certainly has sounded this good, but not in quite the same way.)