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Istanbul metropolis in sound: Fazıl Say and Borusan in Hamburg

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At the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, Fazıl Say concluded his residency with the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic with an evening of jazz, Ravel and his own symphony, capturing the restless energy of an Istanbul-style metropolis.
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Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic: spiritually fulfilling Beethoven

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That a Turkish orchestra excels in Turkish music is no surprise... but in mainstream Western repertoire too? BIPO and Carlo Tenan charm Sheffield with their fresh take on the classics. 

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Carlo Tenan delivers a tempestuous, desperate Mozart Requiem

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The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic and Hungarian National Choir give a searing account of Mozart’s Requiem, superbly guided by conductor Carlo Tenan. 
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She's got rhythm: Barbara Hannigan in Istanbul

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The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra opens the Istanbul Music Festival featuring a showstopping, all-singing, all-conducting Gershwin finale. 
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Glass' Eleventh given Turkish première

Philip Glass' Eleventh Symphony, given its Turkish première at the Istanbul Music Festival, returns to his signature repetitive style. 
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Opening concert of the Istanbul Music Festival

Most music Festivals only have to deal with demanding divas, mercurial maestros or bad weather. In Istanbul there is a lot more at stake.
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Schubert's Unfinished Symphony

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The concertmaster of Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra tells us about her love for Schubert’s famous symphony, which the orchestra plays on their UK tour in April.

Beethoven rules at the 48th Istanbul Music Festival 2020

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It's not all Ludwig van Beethoven in Istanbul, but there is plenty of his greatest hits among an eclectic programme. 

A Turkish première for Der Rosenkavalier

Every season the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra puts on an operatic performance to honour Turkish soprano Leyla Gencer. Sascha Goetzel explains why this year they're performing Der Rosenkavalier