Maria Telesheva, a young accordionist from Eugene, earns national and international spotlight

Maria Telesheva, a young accordionist from Eugene, earns national and international spotlight

A North Eugene High School student crosses the stage with a beaming smile at the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration. The accordion strapped across her torso is nearly half her size, but Maria Telesheva carries it as though it’s an extension of herself.After a cheerful introduction and a nod to the audience, many of whom play the very same instrument, Maria shifts into another mode entirely. The moment she begins to play, she disappe…