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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.
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.
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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HamburgFazıl Say at the Elbphilharmonie
Gershwin, Ravel, Tüzün, Say
Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra; Carlo Tenan; Fazıl Say
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Woven like lace: Pelin Akin on 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.