Josh studies music, computer science, and religion at UVA (class of 2026). When his grandparents showed him the Chemnitzer concertina that his great-grandather Walter Maczka played, he was intrigued and set out to learn more about its story (and how to play it, a little!) This site became his medium to share the story of the concertina and its unique sound.
Wojenko Wejenko
Translation
Oh War, Little War
Key
G major
Meter
2/4
Medium
pen
Notes
Popular Polish war lament in WW1, with opening lyrics, 'Oh war, little war, what kind of lady you are...'