Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra Launches 2026-2027 Season
IDSO DenizBank Concerts welcomed the new art season with a grand program held at the Atatürk Cultural Center.
The Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra (IDSO) DenizBank Concerts presented the opening of the 2026-2027 art season to music lovers with a special event held at the Atatürk Cultural Center.
Music Feast at the Atatürk Cultural Center
The Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra DenizBank Concerts held the opening of the 2026-2027 season at the Atatürk Cultural Center.
This special opening program received intense interest from art lovers in Istanbul, making a strong start to the new period.
International Artists on the Same Stage
Under the direction of British conductor Duncan Ward, the concert brought Jan Lisiecki, one of the prominent pianists of the international music world, together with art lovers in Istanbul.
Season Opening Concert Program
Pianist Jan Lisiecki successfully performed E. Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 in the first part of the concert.
S. Prokofiev's 5th Symphony, Op. 100, composed in the shadow of World War II and notable for its historical premiere, formed the second part of the opening program.
Statement from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Ömer Faruk Belviranlı, General Manager of Fine Arts at the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism, made evaluations regarding the opening concert.
Belviranlı stated that the ensemble, whose foundations were laid under the leadership of our late composer Cemal Reşit Rey, has become a global brand.
Message of Determination from the Orchestra Management
Aycan Küçüközkan, Manager of the Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra, emphasized that the orchestra will continue to work with its deep-rooted history and artistic accumulation.
Küçüközkan stated that they are determined to contribute to the country's cultural life and bring the universal music heritage together with listeners.