Prominent Turkish pianist and composer Fazıl Say expressed disappointment with freedom of expression in Europe after his upcoming concerts in Switzerland were unilaterally cancelled by organizers due to his pro-Palestine views, he said in a message on Friday. “Officials from MIGROS cited
The new creative initiative “Keşif,” designed by the founding teams of Bozcaada Jazz Festival, 3dots and Fermente, in order to bring together institutions and communities with common values, will host its project “Build a Bridge with Jazz” between Oct. 18 and 27.
On 13 October, Arter will host pianist and educator Toros Can who has been awarded the Diapason d’Or twice, and his daughter Beril Can, for a special performance focused on Hungarian composer Béla Bartók’s Mikrokosmos (1926–1939). Considered one of the essential sources for piano
Beats By Girlz Turkey and the British Council’s ‘My City, My Voice’ project, which was first launched in 2021 as part of the WOW – Women’s World Festival Istanbul, once again pursued the inspiring voices of this geography in its second edition
The former home of French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg has been a site of pilgrimage for his fans for more than 30 years. The building in the 7th arrondissement of Paris is plastered with images of the late French icon and various other artworks.
Within the scope of the Beyoğlu Cultural Road Festival, organized by the Culture and Tourism Ministry and Türk Telekom, various events will take place at the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) and Galataport Istanbul from Sept. 30 to Oct. 15. Türk Telekom Open
Istanbul State Opera and Ballet will open the 2023-2024 season with the ‘Season Opening Night’ to be held at the Türk Telekom Opera Hall in Atatürk Cultural Center on September 27. ‘Season Opening Night’ shows will also host the audiences on September
Well-known Turkish ballet dancer and choreographer Tan Sağtürk has become the State Opera and Ballet (DOB) general director, according to the announcement in the Official Gazette. Sağtürk is the second director with a ballet background to manage the institution. One of the
Freddie Mercury’s prized piano that he used to compose “Bohemian Rhapsody” and other hits by Queen sold for more than $2 million on Sept. 6 as some of the late singer’s massive collection of flamboyant stage costumes, fine art and original lyrics
The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra (BIPO), Borusan Quartet, and Borusan Music House are gearing up to bring music enthusiasts together with a series of concerts featuring all genres of music in the upcoming season. During a press conference at the Borusan Sanat
Arter will host the Tonedmelisma Music Festival between 8-10 September 2023. Organized under the direction of composer Ataç Sezer, the festival will host world-renowned virtuosos of classical music such as Aaron Pilsan, Minguet Quartett, Onur Özkaya and Senka Simonović around the theme
Have the Rolling Stones just announced the release of a new album? The band’s representatives say “no comment” but the fans, who have been waiting for a new LP for almost two decades, think they might be about to get some satisfaction.
