Tribute Concert

16. As part of the International Istanbul Opera and Ballet Festival, the concert "Homage to Saygun" is being held in memory of Ahmet Adnan Saygun, a pioneer of contemporary Turkish composition during the Republican era.

In the evening, mezzosoprano Aylin Ateş, bass artist Zafer Erdaş, violinist Özgecan Günöz, and members of the string quartet Murat Erginol, Bora Gökay, Verda Gül, and Burak Ayrancı will take the stage.
İbrahim Yazıcı will accompany the performers on the piano during this special night.

In the concert, the reverence for Saygun's musical legacy will be presented to art lovers with powerful voices, impressive melodies, and an unforgettable performance.

Ahmet Adnan Saygun, as one of the most significant composers of the Republican period, has been a valuable figure not only in contemporary Turkish music but also on the universal music stage. With his identities as an educator, musicologist, and conductor, Saygun left an indelible mark on our country's cultural memory and continues to inspire the art world with his works for generations.