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Istanbul Music Festival opens 54th edition with global performers

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The 54th Istanbul Music Festival opened Thursday evening at Istanbul’s Atatürk Cultural Center with a ceremony honoring composer Turgay Erdener and pianist Maria João Pires, launching a two-week program that will bring international orchestras and free public performances to venues across the city.

The 54th Istanbul Music Festival opened Thursday evening at the Atatürk Cultural Center with a ceremony honoring composer Turgay Erdener and pianist Maria João Pires, marking the beginning of a two-week program featuring international orchestras and ensembles.

Opening honors

Behzod Abduraimov performed with the Tekfen Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Aziz Shokhakimov to launch the festival’s musical programming. Composer Turgay Erdener received the festival’s Honor Award during the ceremony, while pianist Maria João Pires was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her contributions to classical music.

"In the Moment"

This year’s edition operates under the theme "In the Moment," exploring the transient yet lasting nature of musical performance across 23 concerts. The Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Kammerakademie Potsdam, Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra, and CCN/Aterballetto are among the ensembles taking part in performances staged across Istanbul’s principal concert halls and selected cultural venues.

Public performances and organization

More than 80 artists and ensembles are participating, including Bruce Liu, Kian Soltani, Lucas and Arthur Jussen, Ian Bostridge, Iestyn Davies, and Sara Correia. Festival director Efruz Çakıraya told Anadolu that the program includes free public concerts on June 14 at Yoğurtçu Park in Kadıköy and on June 20 at Yıldız Park in Beşiktaş, intended to reach wider audiences. The festival is organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, with sponsorship from Borusan Holding and support from Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Titles :istanbul music festival i̇ksv turgay erdener maria joão pires behzod abduraimov atatürk cultural center vienna symphony orchestra classical music

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