Fazıl Say: Sound bridges between West and East at the SMHMF 2025!
Fazıl Say: Sound bridges between West and East at the SMHMF 2025!
The focus is on the internationally celebrated Turkish pianist and composer Fazıl Say as part of this year's Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival. As reports the [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/kultur/musik/brueckenbau- through-klang-fazl-say-beim-schleswig-Holstein-Musik-Musik-Festival, Fazilsay116.html), Say combines western classical music with the facets of the Turkish folklore, which he as versatile and rhythmic describes. Irregular tact types and a rich musical heritage are the key factors that shape its music.say, which was born in Ankara in 1970, will be experienced as a portrait artist of the festival with a large program of 17 concerts. Various orchestras are invited to present its symphonies, and the festival team even selected its works in Istanbul two years ago, which underlines the artist's close connection to his hometown. Say will appear on the chamber music front with well -known musicians such as clarinetist Sabine Meyer and the cellist Nicolas Altstaedt.
a musical experience of extra class
The mandoline concert that was composed for the virtuoso mandolinist Avi Avital should be mentioned in particular and will experience its premiere on July 13th. In addition to this highlight, Say also brings songs by Schubert and Ravel to the stage, together with the Turkish soprano Görkem Ezgi Yıldırım. In the spirit of his philosophy that music as a universal medium strikes bridges between cultures, it offers its audience a rich mix of eastern and western sounds. In addition to the symphonies, his musical work also includes works that are inspired by its cultural roots, especially in Istanbul. As reported by the Shmf, the works of traditional Turkish music, including dances from the Black Sea, Mesopotamian and Kurdish music as well as Sufi music, will be an important part of its program.A look back at Fazıl Says Werdegang
Fazıl Say has been known as a musical child prodigy since his early childhood and began playing the piano at the age of three. His first composition, the piano sonata, was created at the age of 14. In 2010 he gave his first symphony, the "Istanbul symphony", to the best, which is now often performed in Germany. A real highlight of his career was the premiere of the violin concert "1001 Nights in the Harem", which was presented by Patricia Kopatchinskaja.
not only musically Say impresses his listeners. He also polarized with his political statements, which made him the headlines, as in his indictment in Istanbul 2012 due to the supposed insultation of religious values. Finally, a planned appearance with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra caused a stir, which was canceled due to controversy statements. Nevertheless, Say remains a key figure that has a broad influence both in the field of music and social discussions.
This year's festival, which Fazıl Say comes to the center, will be under the motto of celebrating the cultural diversity and the bridges that are beaten by music. With 17 projects that captivate the audience, and a clear focus on the integration and understanding of eastern and western music, the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival is a hopeful oasis of creativity.
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