6th International Piano Days to Be Held from October 19 to 24
Organized by Anadolu University, the event will host concerts, recitals, talks, and masterclasses for a week.
Organized for the sixth time this year by the Piano Department of the Anadolu University State Conservatory, the International Piano Days meet art lovers from October 19 to 24. A rich program will bring artists and music enthusiasts together throughout the event.
Opening Concert and Program Details
The 6th International Piano Days will open its doors to art lovers with the opening concert titled "Chopin Night", to be held at the Yunus Emre Hall on Monday, October 19, at 8:00 PM. Following this special night where pianist Gülsin Onay will take the stage, the event will continue for a week with works from different periods and genres.
Masterclasses for Young Pianists
Masterclasses will be organized as part of the organization to contribute to the development of young pianists. The masterclass program will be conducted by Prof. Hülya Tarcan on October 20-21, and by İris Şentürker on October 22-23 at the Faris Akarsu Concert Hall.
Rich Concert and Recital Schedule
Many esteemed names will take the stage within the scope of the event. As part of the program, Ercüment Orkut will give a solo jazz concert, while Raffaele d’Angelo, Barış Büyükyıldırım, Sebastiano Brusco, and other artists will perform for music lovers.
Additionally, Emre Dündar and Mehmetali Uzunselvi will meet audiences with the "Boratav Project", Eren Parmakerli and Elif Naz Ertuğrul as "Young Talents", and İnci Yakar Birol and Gözde Yaşar through a cello and piano collaboration.
21st Century Music Talk
In addition to concerts and recitals, academic and artistic sharing will also be featured. A talk titled "21st Century Music" with the participation of Prof. Erdem Çöloğlu and Assoc. Prof. Onur Dülger will be held at the Koral Çalgan Hall on Wednesday, October 21, at 2:00 PM.
Closing with a Four-Hand Piano Recital
The 6th International Piano Days, lasting for a week, will conclude with a closing event at the Yunus Emre Hall on Saturday, October 24, at 8:00 PM. Carles Lama and Sofia Cabruja from the Carles and Sofia Piano Duo will perform works from the four-hand piano repertoire.