'The Spirit of Istanbul' Concert Held in Scotland and Ireland after London and Manchester!
Yunus Emre Institute London continues to bring the "Spirit of Istanbul" to new cities.
Through the harmonious blend of qanun, oud, and percussion, the 'Spirit of Istanbul' swept through the streets of London and Manchester this past week. Turkish music masters brought the Spirit of Istanbul to London and Manchester.
In two evenings celebrating the musical heritage of Istanbul, the Spirit of Istanbul concerts took place at Glasgow University Union and Trinity College Dublin on the 22nd and 24th of May 2024. While Türkiye's acting Consul General in Edinburgh, Demet Kayaoğlu, delivered a short speech at the Glasgow concert, Türkiye's Ambassador to Ireland, Mehmet Hakan Olcay, also spoke briefly about the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye at the Dublin concert.
Bringing together the musical heritage of Istanbul with beautiful works, Türkiye's leading virtuosos Göksel Baktagir on qanun, Yurdal Tokcan on oud, and Bülent Elmas on percussion came together in the concert. Compositions by Göksel Baktagir and Yurdal Tokcan, as well as anonymous pieces, were performed alongside the immortal works of composers such as Abdülkâdir Merâgî, Sultan Selim III, and Tanbûri Cemil Bey during the events. During the Dublin performance, the artists delighted the guests by playing traditional Irish music with Turkish instruments.
As part of the centenary celebrations of the Republic of Türkiye, the Spirit of Istanbul concerts were meticulously organized under the auspices of Yunus Emre Institute London in collaboration with TISS (Turkish Intercultural Society in Scotland) and Trinity College Dublin, offering a unique and magical night of music, supported by Turkish Airlines. With the harmonious blend of qanun, oud, and percussion, 'Spirit of Istanbul' embraced Glasgow and Dublin in May following its performances in London and Manchester.
Both performances drew a large crowd of music fans, including diplomats, community leaders, merchants, and artists from all over the UK, including Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool, Leicester, and Stockport. These highly acclaimed concerts provided music lovers with a one-of-a-kind and spectacular night of music.
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